FHA Home Loan Appraisals - Security Bars and Smoke Detectors

Security bars: Security bars are acceptable if they comply with local fire codes.

Smoke detectors:  At least one operating UL-approved smoke detector, acceptable to the local building and fire codes must be installed in each hallway adjacent to the bedrooms.  On levels of the home that do not include bedrooms, at least one operating smoke detector must be centrally located.