Amador County, CA Fire Regulations: Smoke Detectors (2026)

Smoke and carbon monoxide alarm requirements in unincorporated Amador County come from California statute and the California Building/Residential Code, which the county adopts, rather than a unique local ordinance. California Health & Safety Code 13113.7 requires State Fire Marshal-approved smoke alarms in all dwelling units intended for human occupancy. Under current code, alarms must be installed in each sleeping room, outside each separate sleeping area in the immediate vicinity of bedrooms, and on every level of the home including basements. Since July 1, 2014, battery-operated smoke alarms sold in California must contain a non-replaceable 10-year battery. The Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Prevention Act of 2010 (HSC 13260 et seq.) requires a State Fire Marshal-approved carbon monoxide alarm in every dwelling unit that has a fossil-fuel-burning heater or appliance, a fireplace, or an attached garage. These devices are especially important in Amador's foothill communities, where propane appliances and wood stoves are common heat sources. Alarm compliance is typically verified at point of sale or rental and through fire-district and building-permit inspections; CAL FIRE and local fire districts encourage working alarms as part of overall home fire safety.