70-20-113. Definitions -- notice of presence of smoke detectors upon sale of dwelling. (1) In this section, the following definitions apply:
     (a) "Dwelling" means a building or portion of a building, including a mobile home or housetrailer, that contains not more than two dwelling units.
     (b) "Dwelling unit" means a building or portion of a building that contains living facilities with provision for sleeping, eating, cooking, and sanitation for not more than one family.
     (c) "Smoke detector" means a device that detects visible or invisible particles or combustion.
     (2) Upon the sale or transfer of ownership of a dwelling not otherwise required to have a smoke detector, the seller shall provide a written notice to the buyer in a buy-sell agreement or at the time of the sale to the buyer that the dwelling is equipped or is not equipped with smoke detectors or other fire detection devices.
     (3) Neither the seller nor his agent is liable in a civil action for failure to comply with, or negligence in complying with, the requirements of this section. Evidence of failure to comply with, or negligence in complying with, this section is not admissible in a civil action.

     History: En. Sec. 1, Ch. 30, L. 1991.