Inspect smoke alarms and give tenants the annual certification. Virginia landlords must give tenants a written certificate that all smoke alarms are present, have been inspected, and are in good working order, and because the Code calls for it no more than once every 12 months, a yearly inspection with a signed certificate for each tenant meets the duty and documents that the alarms work.
The Virginia rule
Each rule shows its schedule, its primary sources, and the date it was last verified.
Related rules in Virginia
The Virginia guide lists every compliance obligation, the seasonal maintenance calendar, and baseline upkeep.
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