Clovis enforces California requirements for smoke alarms in every bedroom, outside sleeping areas, and on each floor. Carbon monoxide detectors are required in all dwellings with fossil fuel appliances or attached garages. Alarms must be hardwired with battery backup in new construction.
California Health and Safety Code 13113.7 and the California Residential Code require smoke alarms in every sleeping room, outside each sleeping area, and on every floor including basements. In new construction and remodels requiring permits, alarms must be hardwired with battery backup and interconnected so that activation of one alarm triggers all units. Existing homes must have operable smoke alarms at minimum using battery-powered units. California law also requires 10-year sealed lithium battery smoke alarms when replacing battery-only units. Carbon monoxide alarms are required under the California Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Prevention Act in all dwelling units with fossil fuel burning appliances, fireplaces, or attached garages. CO alarms must be installed outside each sleeping area. The Clovis Building Division verifies compliance during inspections for new construction and remodels. Landlords must provide functioning smoke and CO alarms at the start of each tenancy. The Clovis Fire Department conducts fire safety inspections and offers free smoke alarm installation programs for qualifying residents.
Landlords who fail to install smoke or CO alarms face civil penalties. Building permit final inspections will not pass without compliant alarm installations. The fire department can issue correction notices during inspections.
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