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University Park — Part XIV Title Six Housing § 1462-02

Smoke detectors required

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Verified 11/10/2026 · Next check 12/10/2026
University ParkCO & Smoke Alarms

Operative Text

University Park — Part XIV Title Six Housing § 1462-02
All dwelling units in the Village shall have installed the minimum number of smoke detectors required for the particular structure as provided by this chapter. (Ord. 497. Passed 7-14-81.)
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Plain English

Section 1462-02 of University Park's Part XIV Title Six Housing code establishes that every dwelling unit within the Village must have smoke detectors installed, with the required number determined by the type of structure as specified elsewhere in the same chapter. The rule applies universally to all dwelling units, regardless of size or age. It was enacted under Ordinance 497 and has been in effect since July 1981.

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For Property Managers

Under § 1462-02, property owners and managers in University Park are expected to ensure that every dwelling unit they operate has the minimum number of smoke detectors installed as specified for that structure type under the chapter. Compliant operators typically conduct regular inspections to confirm detectors are present, functional, and meet the quantity requirements tied to the building's classification. Keeping records of installations and any maintenance performed is a common practice among operators seeking to demonstrate ongoing compliance.

General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.

For Tenants

Section 1462-02 gives residents of University Park dwelling units the right to have a minimum number of smoke detectors installed in their homes, as determined by the structure type outlined in the chapter. If a tenant believes their unit lacks the required detectors, they may raise this as a housing code violation with the appropriate local housing or code enforcement authority. Tenant-rights organizations in the area can help residents understand what the chapter requires for their building type and what options are generally available when a landlord has not complied.

General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.

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Rules and statutes that cite this regulation

IL Muni § 1468-02
IL Muni § 1468-02
IL Muni § 1460-01
IL Muni § 1460-04
IL Muni § 1460-01
IL Muni § 1460-01
IL Muni § 1460-04
IL Muni § 1466-06
IL Muni § 1468-08
IL Muni § 1470-05
IL Muni § 1468-06
IL Muni § 1468-07
IL Muni § 1468-99
IL Muni § 1464-01
IL Muni § 1464-05
IL Muni § 1464-03
IL Muni § 1470-05
IL Muni § 1470-03

Related Rules

§ 26C
Certain public accommodations; automatic smoke or heat detectors
§ 26D
Definitions applicable to Secs. 26D to 26F
§ 26E
Residential buildings or structures; installation of smoke detectors

Source Information

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