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Smoke Alarms: Concord vs Walnut Creek

How do smoke alarms rules compare between Concord, CA and Walnut Creek, CA?

Concord and Walnut Creek 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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Walnut Creek, CA

Contra Costa County

Heavy Restrictions

Walnut Creek follows the California Building Code and California Residential Code requirements for smoke alarms: installed in every sleeping room, outside each sleeping area, and on every floor (including basements), hardwired with battery backup and interconnected in new construction. Sellers must provide a smoke alarm certification at every residential property transfer.

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