California Health and Safety Code Section 13113.7 and the California Building Code require working smoke alarms in every bedroom, outside each sleeping area, and on every level of a dwelling. Carbon monoxide detectors are also required in homes with fuel-burning appliances or attached garages.
California law requires smoke alarms in all existing and new residential dwellings. Under the California Building Code and Health and Safety Code, smoke alarms must be installed in each bedroom, outside each sleeping area in the immediate vicinity of the bedrooms, and on every story of the dwelling including basements. All smoke alarms in new construction and remodels requiring a permit must be hardwired with battery backup and interconnected so that activation of one alarm sounds all alarms. For homes built before 1992, battery-operated smoke alarms are acceptable unless the property undergoes a remodel requiring a building permit. Carbon monoxide detectors are required under the California Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Prevention Act in all dwelling units with a fossil-fuel-burning appliance, fireplace, or attached garage. The Sanger Fire Department conducts inspections and may install free smoke alarms for qualifying residents.
Failure to maintain working smoke alarms in a rental property violates California Health and Safety Code and may result in landlord liability. Sellers must provide a written statement of compliance during property transfers. Noncompliance can result in code enforcement action by the Sanger Building Division.
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