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Smoke Alarms: Pittsburg vs Walnut Creek

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

Pittsburg and Walnut Creek 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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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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