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Smoke Alarms: Pittsburg vs San Ramon

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

Pittsburg and San Ramon have similar restriction levels.

Pittsburg, CA

Contra Costa County

Heavy Restrictions

Every dwelling in Pittsburg must have working smoke alarms installed per California Health and Safety Code section 13113.7 and the California Residential Code. Alarms are required in each sleeping room, outside each sleeping area, and on every floor including basements. Since 2015, replacement alarms in California must be 10-year sealed-battery or hardwired models with battery backup and must bear the State Fire Marshal listing.

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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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