Fla. Stat. 553.883
Smoke alarms in one-family and two-family dwellings and townhomes

One-family and two-family dwellings and townhomes undergoing a repair, or a level 1 alteration as defined in the Florida Building Code, may use smoke alarms powered by 10-year nonremovable, nonreplaceable batteries in lieu of retrofitting such dwelling with smoke alarms powered by the dwelling’s electrical system. A battery-powered smoke alarm that is newly installed or replaces an existing battery-powered smoke alarm as a result of a level 1 alteration must be powered by a nonremovable, nonreplaceable battery that powers the alarm for at least 10 years. The battery requirements of this section do not apply to a fire alarm, smoke detector, smoke alarm, or ancillary component that is electronically connected as a part of a centrally monitored or supervised alarm system; that uses a low-power, radio frequency wireless communication signal; or that contains multiple sensors, such as a smoke alarm combined with a carbon monoxide alarm or other multisensor devices, and is approved and listed by a nationally recognized testing laboratory.

Source: Section 553.883 — Smoke alarms in one-family and two-family dwellings and townhomes, https://www.­flsenate.­gov/Laws/Statutes/2024/0553.­883 (accessed Aug. 7, 2025).

553.70
Short title 553.71
Definitions 553.72
Intent 553.73
Florida Building Code 553.74
Florida Building Commission 553.75
Organization of commission 553.76
General powers of the commission 553.77
Specific powers of the commission 553.79
Permits 553.80
Enforcement 553.83
Injunctive relief 553.84
Statutory civil action 553.85
Liquefied petroleum gases 553.86
Public restrooms 553.88
Adoption of electrical and alarm standards 553.721
Surcharge 553.775
Interpretations 553.781
Licensee accountability 553.791
Alternative plans review and inspection 553.792
Building permit application to local government 553.793
Streamlined low-voltage alarm system installation permitting 553.794
Local government residential master building permit program 553.835
Implied warranties 553.837
Mandatory builder warranty 553.841
Building code compliance and mitigation program 553.842
Product evaluation and approval 553.844
Windstorm loss mitigation 553.865
Private spaces 553.883
Smoke alarms in one-family and two-family dwellings and townhomes 553.885
Carbon monoxide alarm required 553.886
Energy efficiency technologies 553.895
Firesafety 553.896
Mitigation grant program guideline 553.898
Preemption 553.899
Mandatory structural inspections for condominium and cooperative buildings 553.7921
Fire alarm permit application to local enforcement agency 553.7922
Local government-expedited approval of certain permits 553.7931
Alarm system registrations 553.7932
Simplified permitting processes 553.8425
Local product approval 553.8991
Resiliency and Safe Structures Act

Current through Fall 2025

§ 553.883. Smoke alarms in one-family & two-family dwellings and townhomes's source at flsenate​.gov