S.B. 2136 Summary

• Requires sellers of residential real property to equip buildings with working smoke alarms that conform to all applicable State and county building or residential codes upon sale or transfer of the property.

• Defines "residential real property" as real property with a dwelling unit of not more than four family units where the primary use is occupancy as a home, including condominiums or cooperative apartments.

• Assigns enforcement authority to each county fire department.

• Takes effect upon approval with no retroactive application to rights, duties, penalties, or proceedings that existed before the effective date.