OAR 918-500-0590: Smoke Alarms

Manufactured dwellings must have approved operating smoke alarms installed and located according to the following: (1) At the time of initial sale and installation, a new manufactured dwelling must have operating smoke alarms installed complying with the federal Manufactured Home Construction and Safety Standards (24 CFR 3280). (2) After the initial sale or installation, a manufactured dwelling must have approved operating smoke alarms according to the following: (a) When a manufactured dwelling is relocated to or within a manufactured dwelling park, mobile home park, or combination park, as required by ORS 90.740; (b) When a manufactured dwelling is being altered or repaired to the degree that a permit is required; (c) When a manufactured dwelling is being installed on a site as a secondary installation; (d) When a manufactured dwelling is being sold or offered for sale, as required by ORS 479.260(2); (e) When a manufactured dwelling is being rented, leased, or offered for rent or lease, as required by ORS 479.270; (f) When a visual inspection is being performed on a manufactured dwelling by the division; and (g) Prior to an Oregon insignia of compliance being issued by the division. (3) Unless specified otherwise, smoke alarms must be installed according to the device manufacturer’s instructions and located according to the following: (a) In the living area remote from the kitchen and cooking appliances; (b) In each room designated for sleeping; (c) In the corridor or area giving access to sleeping areas; and (d) On each additional level where sleeping areas are located. [Publications: Publications referenced are available from the agency.]