Are smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors required in my home?
Yes, in Wisconsin, owners of all new and existing one and two family homes must install working smoke detectors and owners of all single-family and multi-unit dwellings must install carbon monoxide detectors. At least one detector is needed on every occupied level of the home. Basements and any finished attic spaces must also have working smoke detectors. A smoke detector must be installed within six feet of any sleeping room, at the head of each open stairway and at the door of any enclosed stairway. We recommend that you also place a working detector in every bedroom, especially if you sleep with the door closed.

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