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Carbon Monoxide Detectors: Pittsburg vs Richmond

How do carbon monoxide detectors rules compare between Pittsburg, CA and Richmond, CA?

Pittsburg and Richmond have similar restriction levels.

Pittsburg, CA

Contra Costa County

Heavy Restrictions

California Health and Safety Code section 13263 and SB 183 (the Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Prevention Act of 2010) require carbon monoxide alarms in every dwelling with a fossil-fuel appliance, a fireplace, or an attached garage. Pittsburg enforces the rule through the California Residential Code as adopted locally. Alarms must be installed outside each sleeping area and on every story, and must be listed to UL 2034 or CSA 6.19.

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Richmond, CA

Contra Costa County

Heavy Restrictions

California Health & Safety Code Β§17926 requires carbon monoxide alarms in every Richmond dwelling that has a fossil-fuel appliance, fireplace, or attached garage. Alarms must be installed outside each sleeping area and on every level, and sellers must certify compliance at the point of sale.

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