Minnesota HF3787 mandates sealed batteries and national testing standards for smoke alarms in certain dwelling units.

Minnesota HF3787 amends the State Fire Code to require sealed batteries and national testing standards for smoke alarms in specific dwelling units. Effective August 1, 2027, any replacement smoke alarm must be equipped with a sealed battery if it contains a battery as a primary or backup power source. Additionally, the smoke alarm must be tested and listed by a nationally recognized testing laboratory for its specified purpose to standards published on or after October 1, 2022.

Minnesota HF3787 mandates sealed batteries and national testing standards for smoke alarms in certain dwelling units.

Minnesota HF3787 amends the State Fire Code to require sealed batteries and national testing standards for smoke alarms in specific dwelling units. Effective August 1, 2027, any replacement smoke alarm must be equipped with a sealed battery if it contains a battery as a primary or backup power source. Additionally, the smoke alarm must be tested and listed by a nationally recognized testing laboratory for its specified purpose to standards published on or after October 1, 2022.