Buena Park, CA Fire Regulations: Smoke Detectors (2026)

Buena Park does not impose its own smoke-detector standard; residential smoke-alarm and carbon-monoxide requirements come from California law and the California Building/Residential Codes, enforced locally through the city's adopted codes and the Orange County Fire Authority. Under Health and Safety Code Section 13113.8, every single-family dwelling sold must have an operable smoke alarm approved and listed by the State Fire Marshal. Smoke alarms must be installed in each sleeping room, in the hallway or area outside each separate sleeping area, on every story of the dwelling, and in basements. Since July 1, 2014, the State Fire Marshal has required solely battery-powered smoke alarms to contain a non-replaceable, non-removable battery capable of powering the alarm for at least 10 years. Carbon monoxide alarms are required under California's Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Prevention Act in dwelling units that have a fuel-burning appliance (gas furnace, water heater, fireplace or stove) or an attached garage; CO alarms must be installed outside each sleeping area and on every level. A home with no fuel-burning appliances and only a detached garage is generally not required to have a CO alarm. When a building permit is pulled for additions, alterations or repairs above the statutory cost threshold, owners must bring smoke and CO alarms up to current code. Landlords are responsible for installing and maintaining required alarms in rental units.