Georgia Smoke & CO detectors

Does a landlord have to provide smoke and carbon monoxide detectors in Georgia?

Yes. Every dwelling unit in an apartment, house, condominium or townhouse must have an approved smoke detector: new units built on or after July 1, 1987 need a listed detector installed per the manufacturer, and older units need a battery-operated detector kept in good working order (O.C.G.A. § 25-2-40(a)(1)-(2)). Detectors go near each sleeping area and on each story (§ 25-2-40(b)). No carbon monoxide rule was in this section.

Verified Source: O.C.G.A. § 25-2-40(a)(1)-(2), (b) · last checked 2026-10-23