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Smoke Alarms: Antioch vs Richmond

How do smoke alarms rules compare between Antioch, CA and Richmond, CA?

Antioch and Richmond have similar restriction levels.

Antioch, CA

Contra Costa County

Heavy Restrictions

All Antioch dwellings must have working smoke alarms under California Health and Safety Code Section 13113.7 and the California Residential Code. Alarms are required in each sleeping room, outside sleeping areas, and on every level including basements. Battery-only units sold after July 2015 must be 10-year sealed lithium battery models.

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Richmond, CA

Contra Costa County

Heavy Restrictions

Every dwelling in Richmond must have working smoke alarms in each sleeping room, outside each sleeping area, and on every level, as required by California Health & Safety Code Β§13113.7 and the California Residential Code. Alarms installed since 2015 must be 10-year sealed-battery or hardwired models, and sellers must certify compliance at transfer.

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