S.B. 449 Summary

• Requires property owners of residential real property to disclose in mandatory seller disclosures whether installed smoke alarms comply with existing state or county building or residential codes.

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

• Mandates the state fire council post the smoke alarm informational guide on the state fire council website and each county fire department website.

• Defines "smoke alarm" as a stand-alone, self-contained device with a detector that senses products of combustion and sounds an audible or visual warning.

• Effective date: July 1, 2050.