California Health & Safety Code Β§13113.7 requires working smoke alarms in every bedroom, hallway, and level of all dwellings, with sealed 10-year batteries.
California Health & Safety Code Section 13113.7 requires smoke alarms in every sleeping room, in hallways adjacent to sleeping rooms, and on every level of a dwelling including basements. Alarms installed or replaced after July 1, 2015 must have a 10-year sealed non-replaceable battery (or be hardwired with battery backup) and must be listed by the State Fire Marshal. Carbon monoxide alarms are separately required under CA H&S Β§17926 in any dwelling with a fuel-burning appliance, fireplace, or attached garage. Landlords and vacation rental operators must certify working alarms at each tenant or guest turnover. Palm Springs vacation rental inspections verify compliance; missing or disabled alarms can result in permit denial or strike. Homeowners selling a property must provide proof of compliance as part of the transfer disclosure.
Specific penalty amounts for this ordinance are not published in a publicly accessible fine schedule. Contact Palm Springs code enforcement directly for current fines, enforcement procedures, and hearing options.
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