Cal. Civ. Code § SPS 328.03
Smoke detectors.
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SPS 328.03 Smoke detectors. Smoke detectors shall be installed and maintained in accordance with s. 101.645 (3), Stats., in a dwelling, for which initial construction commenced before June 1, 1980.
Wisconsin Administrative Code § SPS 328.03 requires that smoke detectors be installed and kept in working order in residential dwellings whose original construction began before June 1, 1980. The rule incorporates the standards set out in Wisconsin Statute § 101.645(3), meaning those statutory requirements govern what type of detectors must be used and where they must be placed. This provision applies specifically to older housing stock and does not cover buildings where construction started on or after that date.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § SPS 328.03, operators of pre-June 1, 1980 residential dwellings are generally expected to ensure that smoke detectors are both properly installed and continuously maintained in compliance with Wis. Stat. § 101.645(3). Compliant operators typically document installation locations, test detectors regularly, and replace units that fail or reach the end of their service life. Keeping records of maintenance activity can help demonstrate ongoing compliance with this provision.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
§ SPS 328.03 establishes that tenants living in dwellings built before June 1, 1980 have a right to functioning, properly installed smoke detectors meeting the standards of Wis. Stat. § 101.645(3). If smoke detectors are missing, non-functional, or improperly placed, tenants may have grounds to raise this as a habitability concern through local building or housing code enforcement channels. Tenant-rights organizations in Wisconsin can help residents understand what options are generally available when a landlord does not meet this requirement.
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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