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Smoke Detectors: Murrieta vs Temecula

How do smoke detectors rules compare between Murrieta, CA and Temecula, CA?

Murrieta and Temecula have similar restriction levels.

Murrieta, CA

Riverside County

Heavy Restrictions

Under California Health and Safety Code section 13113.7 and the California Residential Code, Murrieta homes must have smoke alarms in every bedroom, outside each sleeping area, and on every level. New construction and major remodels require hardwired interconnected alarms with battery backup, while existing homes must have 10-year sealed-battery alarms if replacing.

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Temecula, CA

Riverside County

Heavy Restrictions

California Health & Safety Code Β§13113.7 and Β§13114 require working smoke alarms in every dwelling unit, installed in each sleeping area, outside each bedroom, and on every story. Alarms in homes built or substantially remodeled after 2014 must be hardwired with battery backup. As of July 2014, all replacement battery-only alarms must be 10-year sealed lithium models per SB 745.

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Murrieta FAQ

Where do smoke alarms need to go in a Murrieta home?

Inside each bedroom, in the hallway outside the bedrooms, and on every story. Two-story homes with basements must have alarms on all three levels.

Do I need a carbon monoxide alarm too?

Yes, if your home has an attached garage, a fireplace, or any fuel-burning appliance. CO alarms are required under state law, typically adjacent to sleeping areas.

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