{"data":{"id":"us-tx/tex.-property-code-92.257","jurisdiction":"us-tx","citation":"Tex. Property Code § 92.257","heading":"INSTALLATION PROCEDURE.","body":"(a) Subject to Subsections (b) and (c), a smoke alarm must be installed according to the manufacturer's recommended procedures.\n(b) A smoke alarm must be installed on a ceiling or wall. If on a ceiling, it must be no closer than six inches to a wall or otherwise located in accordance with the manufacturer's installation instructions. If on a wall, it must be no closer than six inches and no farther than 12 inches from the ceiling or otherwise located in accordance with the manufacturer's installation instructions.\n(c) A smoke alarm may be located other than as required by Subsection (a) or (b) if a local ordinance or a local or state fire marshal approves.\nActs 1983, 68th Leg., p. 3651, ch. 576, Sec. 1, eff. Jan. 1, 1984.\nAmended by:\nActs 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 257 (H.B. 1168), Sec. 3, eff. September 1, 2011.","path":["PROPERTY CODE","TITLE 8. LANDLORD AND TENANT","CHAPTER 92. RESIDENTIAL TENANCIES","SUBCHAPTER F. SMOKE ALARMS AND FIRE EXTINGUISHERS"],"source_url":"https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/PR/htm/PR.92.htm#92.257","current_through":"89th 2nd Called Legislative Session, 2025","vintage":"","retrieved_at":"2026-08-27T01:47:37Z","sha256":"c0c3165a75651b03b8364dd644e9eba193b75b62cf50a9a520481b2ab90369d7","source_id":"us-tx","stale":false,"prev":"us-tx/tex.-property-code-92.255","next":"us-tx/tex.-property-code-92.2571"},"notice":"GroundRules: Original legal text. Not legal advice."}