OH HB271

Amends section 3737.82 and enacts section 3781.21 of the Revised Code to establish new requirements for smoke detectors in residential premises

Defines "sealed battery smoke detector" as a device with tamper-resistant housing powered by a nonreplaceable, nonremovable energy source capable of operating for a minimum of 10 years from the manufacture date

Requires replacement of existing non-hardwired smoke detectors with sealed battery smoke detectors when: the detector reaches 10 years old or malfunctions; ownership of owner-occupied premises changes; a new tenant takes possession; or alterations requiring plan approval are made where hardwired detectors are not required

Directs the state fire marshal to adopt rules incorporating replacement requirements into the state fire code, and directs the board of building standards to adopt matching rules in the nonresidential and residential building codes

Repeals the existing section 3737.82 upon enactment