Clovis, CA Fire Regulations: Smoke Detectors (2026)
Key Facts
- Smoke Alarms
- Every bedroom + each floor
- CO Alarms
- Required near sleeping areas
- New Construction
- Hardwired + battery backup
- Battery Type
- 10-year sealed lithium required
- Interconnection
- Required in new builds
Summary
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.
13113.7.
(a) (1) Except as otherwise provided in this section, smoke alarms, approved and listed by the State Fire Marshal pursuant to Section 13114 at the time of installation, shall be installed, in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions in each dwelling intended for human occupancy.
(2) For all dwelling units intended for human occupancy for which a building permit is issued on or after January 1, 2014, for alterations, repairs, or additions exceeding one thousand dollars ($1,000), the permit issuer shall not sign off on the completion of work until the permittee demonstrates that all smoke alarms required for the dwelling unit are devices approved and listed by the State Fire Marshal pursuant to Section 13114.
(4) Unless prohibited by local rules, regulations, or ordinances, a battery-operated smoke alarm, which otherwise met the standards adopted pursuant to Section 13114 for smoke alarms at the time of installation, satisfies the requirements of this section.
(b) "Dwelling units intended for human occupancy," as used in this section, includes a one- or two-unit dwelling, lodging house, apartment complex, hotel, motel, condominium, stock cooperative, time-share project, or dwelling unit of a multiple-unit dwelling complex, or factory-built housing as defined in Section 19971.
(d) (2) The owner of a hotel, motel, lodging house, apartment complex, or other multiple-dwelling complex in which units are rented or leased, and commencing January 1, 2014, the owner of a single-family dwelling that is rented or leased, shall be responsible for testing and maintaining alarms required by this section
(B) At the time that a new tenancy is created, the owner shall ensure that smoke alarms are operable. The tenant shall be responsible for notifying the manager or owner if the tenant becomes aware of an inoperable smoke alarm within his or her unit.
(e) A violation of this section is an infraction punishable by a maximum fine of two hundred dollars ($200) for each offense.
Full Breakdown
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.
Violations & Fines
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
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