Pennsylvania Smoke & CO detectors

Does a landlord have to provide smoke and carbon monoxide detectors in Pennsylvania?

Pennsylvania's Carbon Monoxide Alarm Standards Act requires the owner of a rental multifamily dwelling (three or more households in separate apartments) that has a fossil fuel-burning heater or appliance, a fireplace or an attached garage to install an operational, approved carbon monoxide alarm near the bedrooms and the fuel-burning heater or fireplace, replace missing or disabled alarms between occupancies, and make sure batteries work when a new occupant moves in. During the tenancy the occupant maintains, tests and replaces batteries and must tell the owner in writing about problems. Willful failure to install or maintain a required alarm is a summary offense with a fine of up to $50, and municipalities may set stricter rules. This act covers carbon monoxide alarms only. Statute text: "Provide and install an operational, centrally located and approved carbon monoxide alarm in the vicinity of the bedrooms and the fossil fuel-burning heater or fireplace." (Carbon Monoxide Alarm Standards Act, Act of Dec. 18, 2013, P.L. 1229, No. 121, §§ 2, 5, 6).

Verified Source: Carbon Monoxide Alarm Standards Act, Act of Dec. 18, 2013, P.L. 1229, No. 121, §§ 2, 5, 6 · last checked 2026-10-19