Madera enforces the California Building / Fire Code requirements for smoke alarms in every dwelling unit and CO alarms in any dwelling with fuel-burning appliances or attached garages. Owners of rental dwellings must install and maintain detectors before the unit is rented and at change of occupancy.
The City of Madera adopts the California Building and Fire Codes by reference in Title IV Ch. 1 (Building Regulations). Smoke alarms are required in each sleeping room, outside each separate sleeping area, and on every story (CBC §R314 / CFC §907). Carbon monoxide alarms are required under California Health & Safety Code §13260 in any unit with a fuel-burning appliance, fireplace, or attached garage. Since Jan 1, 2014, replacement smoke alarms in California residences must be 10-year sealed-battery devices. Owners of rental dwellings must install required alarms before initial occupancy and verify operation at every change of tenancy.
Failure to provide working smoke/CO alarms is a Building Code violation enforceable by Stop-Work, fines up to $1,000 per day, and tenant rights under Civil Code §1941.1. Landlord non-compliance can be reported to Code Enforcement.
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