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Smoke Detectors: Brentwood vs San Ramon

How do smoke detectors rules compare between Brentwood, CA and San Ramon, CA?

San Ramon has fewer restrictions than Brentwood.

Brentwood, CA

Contra Costa County

Heavy Restrictions

California Health & Safety Code Section 13113.7 and Title 24 require working smoke alarms in every bedroom, outside sleeping areas, and on each floor of all Brentwood dwellings. Units built or substantially remodeled since 2015 must have 10-year sealed lithium battery or hardwired interconnected alarms. Carbon monoxide alarms are also mandatory under SB 183.

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San Ramon, CA

Contra Costa County

Some Restrictions

California Health and Safety Code Section 13113.7 and the California Building Code require working smoke alarms in every bedroom, outside each sleeping area, and on every story of all dwellings in San Ramon. Alarms must be hardwired with battery backup in new construction and interconnected. Sellers must disclose compliance at property transfer.

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