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Smoke Alarms: Concord vs San Ramon

How do smoke alarms rules compare between Concord, CA and San Ramon, CA?

Concord and San Ramon have similar restriction levels.

Concord, CA

Contra Costa County

Heavy Restrictions

Concord adopts the California Residential Code and California Health & Safety Code 13113.7-13114, which require working smoke alarms in every sleeping room, outside each sleeping area, and on every floor of all residential dwellings. Alarms installed since July 2014 must be 10-year sealed-battery or hardwired with battery backup. Alarms are required at sale, rental turnover, and any permitted alteration.

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San Ramon, CA

Contra Costa County

Heavy Restrictions

San Ramon enforces the California Building Code and California Health & Safety Code sections 13113.7-13114 for smoke alarm placement. Smoke alarms are required in every sleeping room, outside each sleeping area, and on every floor of a dwelling. All alarms installed in new construction and substantial remodels must be hardwired with battery backup and interconnected.

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