Smoke Detectors: Petaluma vs Rohnert Park
How do smoke detectors rules compare between Petaluma, CA and Rohnert Park, CA?
Petaluma, CA
Sonoma County
Petaluma adopts California Residential Code §R314 and §R315 via PMC §17.04.020, requiring smoke alarms in every sleeping room, outside sleeping areas, and on each story, and CO alarms outside sleeping areas in dwellings with fuel-burning appliances or attached garages.
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Sonoma County
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Key Facts Comparison
| Fact | Petaluma | Rohnert Park |
|---|---|---|
| Locations | Each bedroom, hallway, each story | - |
| CO Alarms | Outside sleeping areas | - |
| New Build Standard | Hardwired + interconnected | - |
Highlighted rows indicate differences between cities.
Petaluma FAQ
Do older homes need to be retrofitted?
Battery-only smoke alarms in correct locations satisfy resale and rental obligations; hardwiring is not retroactively required.
Rohnert Park FAQ
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