California Health & Safety Code §13113.7 and §13114 require working smoke alarms in every dwelling unit, installed in each sleeping area, outside each bedroom, and on every story. Alarms in homes built or substantially remodeled after 2014 must be hardwired with battery backup. As of July 2014, all replacement battery-only alarms must be 10-year sealed lithium models per SB 745.
California's smoke alarm law (Health & Safety Code §13113.7) requires every single-family dwelling and rental unit in Temecula to have working smoke alarms: (1) in each bedroom; (2) in the hallway or common area outside each separate sleeping area; (3) on every story including basements. Sellers must provide written disclosure of compliance at transfer of title (per Civil Code §1102.6). Landlords must maintain alarms in rental units; tenants must notify landlords of malfunctions. Since July 1, 2014, SB 745 requires that all newly purchased battery-only alarms be sealed 10-year lithium models that cannot be disabled by removing the battery. New construction and significant renovations (over $1,000 in permitted work to a sleeping area) must use hardwired alarms with battery backup, interconnected so one trigger sounds all (per California Building Code R314). Temecula building permits will not pass final inspection without compliant alarms. Combined smoke/carbon monoxide alarms are recommended (CO alarms required separately under SB 183 in homes with attached garages or fuel-burning appliances). Replace alarms every 10 years from manufacture date stamped on the unit. Free battery and basic alarm installs may be available through Riverside County Fire community risk reduction programs.
Specific penalty amounts for this ordinance are not published in a publicly accessible fine schedule. Contact Temecula code enforcement directly for current fines, enforcement procedures, and hearing options.
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