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Tex. Property Code § 92.257

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE

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Tex. Property Code § 92.257, INSTALLATION PROCEDURE, Texas, version 1 as recorded 2026-07-09, yourstate.us, https://yourstate.us/provision/564757
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(a) Subject to Subsections (b) and (c), a smoke alarm must be installed according to the manufacturer's recommended procedures. (b) A smoke alarm must be installed on a ceiling or wall. If on a ceiling, it must be no closer than six inches to a wall or otherwise located in accordance with the manufacturer's installation instructions. If on a wall, it must be no closer than six inches and no farther than 12 inches from the ceiling or otherwise located in accordance with the manufacturer's installation instructions. (c) A smoke alarm may be located other than as required by Subsection (a) or (b) if a local ordinance or a local or state fire marshal approves.