All Pittsburg residences must have working smoke alarms in every bedroom, outside each sleeping area, and on every floor, plus carbon monoxide alarms outside sleeping areas. Requirements follow California Health and Safety Code 13113.7 and 13260 and are enforced at sale, permit, and rental inspections.
Smoke alarm requirements in Pittsburg follow the California Building Standards Code and California Health and Safety Code Sections 13113.7 (smoke alarms) and 13260-13263 (carbon monoxide alarms), as enforced by the Pittsburg Fire Department and Building Division. Every single-family home, townhome, apartment, and condominium must have smoke alarms installed inside each sleeping room, in the hallway or area outside each separate sleeping area, and on every story including basements. In new construction and during major remodels or permitted alterations exceeding 1,000 dollars, alarms must be hardwired with battery backup and interconnected so that all alarms sound when any one is triggered. Existing residences may use 10-year sealed lithium battery units as an alternative to hardwiring. Since July 1, 2014, all newly installed battery-only smoke alarms sold in California must contain a non-removable 10-year sealed battery. Carbon monoxide alarms are required outside each sleeping area and on every level in any home with a fuel-burning appliance, fireplace, or attached garage. Landlords must install and maintain alarms and test them at the beginning of each tenancy; tenants are responsible for reporting malfunctions and for replacing batteries in non-sealed units during tenancy. Property sellers must disclose and ensure compliant alarms are in place at the point of sale.
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