H.B. 1478 Summary

• Requires property owners of residential real property to disclose in seller disclosure statements whether installed smoke alarms comply with existing state or county building or residential codes, based on information provided by the state fire council.

• Mandates the state fire council to create and maintain an informational guide on approved smoke alarms that meet existing building or residential codes.

• Requires the informational guide to be posted on the state fire council website and each county fire department website.

• Effective November 1, 2022.