California Health & Safety Code §13113.7 and §13114 require working smoke alarms in all Livermore dwellings; 10-year sealed battery alarms required since 2015.
All single-family homes and rentals in Livermore must have smoke alarms in each bedroom, outside sleeping areas, and on each floor per CA H&S Code §13113.7. Alarms installed since July 2015 must be 10-year sealed lithium units or hardwired with battery backup. Carbon monoxide alarms are also required (SB 183) in homes with attached garages, fuel-burning appliances, or fireplaces. Livermore requires compliance at point of sale via home inspection disclosures, and LPFD verifies alarms during rental inspections and permit finals.
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