Bulletin 1997 V28-1

Smoke Detector Law

Please remember...

The law requiring smoke detectors in North Carolina applies to all residential rental properties - regardless of the age of the dwellings. The smoke detector law went into effect January 1, 1996.

Any licensee who fails to comply with the law when acting as a property manager for others or when handling personal rental properties will be subject to disciplinary action by the Real Estate Commission.