Sec. 92.253. EXEMPTIONS. (a) This subchapter does not apply to: (1) a dwelling unit that is occupied by its owner, no part of which is leased to a tenant; (2) a dwelling unit in a building five or more stories in height in which smoke alarms are required or regulated by local ordinance; or (3) a nursing or convalescent home licensed by the Department of State Health Services and certified to meet the Life Safety Code under federal law and regulations. (b) Notwithstanding this subchapter, a person licensed to install fire alarms or fire detection devices under Chapter 6002 , Insurance Code, shall comply with that chapter when installing smoke alarms.
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