Verify smoke detectors at each new tenancy and annually. North Dakota requires smoke detection systems in every residential rental and treats a willful failure to install them as a class B misdemeanor, and in rentals other than single-family homes the landlord must confirm the system works when each new tenant moves in, so a check at every turnover plus a yearly look catches missing or dead detectors.
The North Dakota rule
Each rule shows its schedule, its primary sources, and the date it was last verified.
Related rules in North Dakota
The North Dakota guide lists every compliance obligation, the seasonal maintenance calendar, and baseline upkeep.
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