Smoke Alarms: Richmond vs San Ramon

Every dwelling in Richmond must have working smoke alarms in each sleeping room, outside each sleeping area, and on every level, as required by California Health & Safety Code §13113.7 and the California Residential Code. Alarms installed since 2015 must be 10-year sealed-battery or hardwired models, and sellers must certify compliance at transfer.

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.