Keep in mind that laws and codes change all of the time based on various situations, locations, and events. Be sure to independently research and ask questions about the laws and codes pertaining to your vacation rental. The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) is a company that writes life-safety codes and standards. Each individual city, state, or local office uses and adopts these codes on a local level.

Your best bet for interpretation of these laws and codes would be through your local Fire Marshall or county office. I think we all get that "lump in the throat" feeling when we hear inspections from a local governing authority; however, this is just one step in protecting both you and your renters. A quick note: Don't forget to check the smoke detector batteries in your vacation rental home. Putting a sticker with the date on it is the best way to keep tract of the last time you changed it. © Christine Karpinski 2006

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