Installing smoke alarms

We explain the rules you need to know when installing smoke alarms.

Battery-powered smoke alarms do not require a:

  • Permit
  • Contractor
  • Zoning check and site plan
  • Inspection
  • Construction plan review

Hard-wired smoke alarms require a:

  • Permit
  • Zoning check and site plan
  • Inspection
  • Construction plan review

Before you start

Review the following:

Permits

Request accessible format

If you need help with this information, please email 311, or call 311 or 612-673-3000.

Please tell us what format you need. It will help us if you say what assistive technology you use.

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Minneapolis Development Review

Community Planning & Economic Development

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Public Service Building
505 Fourth Ave. S., Room 220
Minneapolis, MN 55415

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Friday
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