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Smoke Alarms and CO Alarms in CALIFORNIA… What, Where and When? – Michelle Calkins and Associates
Posted on June 29, 2014 February 26, 2016 by Michelle Calkins Realtor
Smoke Alarms and CO Alarms in CALIFORNIA… What, Where and When?
The last few days this topic keeps coming up and there are so many questions about the “smoke detector/Co” law and I was in need of the answer my self. I can’t figure out why but California, that I love so much, keeps changing the law on Smoke Detectors and Carbon-monoxide Alarms. IT’S SO ANNOYING and not to mention hard to keep up with. Here is what I found:
I found this: Clearing up smoke alarm laws for residential properties… on this: http://journal.firsttuesday.us/clearing-up-smoke-alarm-laws-for-residential-properties/
Beginning July 1, 2014, the State Fire Marshal will require all battery-operated smoke alarms to contain a non-replaceable battery that lasts at least ten years. [Health & S C §13114(b)]
Beginning January 1, 2015, the State Fire Marshal will require all smoke alarms(battery-powered, or powered by electricity) to:
Does this mean all the existing smoke alarms need to be replaced to meet these new alarm requirements? No. Operable hardwired and battery-operated smoke alarms which were approved and listed when they were installed don’t need to be replaced immediately. [Health & S C §§13113.7(a)(4); 13113.7(d)(3)]
When an existing smoke alarm no longer works, the replacement smoke alarm is to meet all new requirements. For example, a battery-powered smoke alarm installed on July 2, 2014 is required to have the non-replaceable ten-year battery, but is not required to display the date of manufacture.
Editor’s note — Battery-powered smoke alarms do not need to adhere to new battery requirements if they are ordered or inventoried on or before July 1, 2014. However, this exception only applies until July 1, 2015. [Health & S C §13114(b)(2(B)]
To ensure safe conditions, residential rental and lease agreement forms include a provision requiring the landlord to comply with all safety ordinance and regulations, including smoke alarm law. [See first tuesday Forms 550 §7.3 and551 §7.2]
An owner responds to a tenant’s notification of an inoperable smoke alarm in their unit by correcting the defect. 24-hour written notice is given to the tenant before the owner or their agent enters and performs the repairs. Repairs are performed only during business hours. [Health & S C §13113.7(d)(2); see first tuesday Form 567]
Additionally, beginning January 1, 2016 owners of any residential rental property are to install additional smoke alarms to ensure devices are located in accordance with current local building standards. [Health & S C §13113.7(d)(3)]
In California, smoke alarms are to be installed on each floor and in each sleeping room. Proper smoke alarm placement also depends on local ordinance. [Calif. Building Code §310.9]
The recent law changes do not mandate the frequency of owner inspections. However, landlords have a duty to inspect the premises upon entry for any purpose. Inspections need not be thorough, but landlords are liable for any dangerous condition that is observable by a reasonable person. [Mora v. Baker Commodities, Inc. (1989) 210 CA3d 771]
WHERE DO MY SMOKE ALARMS NEED TO BE PLACED?
Here is the regulation from the Cal Fire Website: http://www.fire.ca.gov/communications/communications_firesafety_smokealarms.php
Install smoke alarms in every bedroom, in the hallways leading to the bedrooms, and on each level of your home, including the basement. Smoke alarms should be mounted on the ceiling 4” from the wall; wall mounts should be 4-12” from the ceiling. Do not install near draft areas (windows, vents.). Call your local fire department if you are unsure about placement.
Smoke alarms with non-replaceable (long-life) batteries are designed to remain effective for up to 10 years. If the alarm chirps, warning that the battery is low, replace the entire smoke alarm right away. For smoke alarms with any other type of battery, replace batteries at least once a year. If the alarm chirps, replace only the battery.
Test your smoke alarm. A suggested frequency is every month by simply holding down the test button. Vacuum your alarm at least once a year. Dust and cobwebs can impair sensitivity. Never paint over a smoke alarms. Smoke alarms should be replaced every 10 years.
I found this: CARBON-MONOXIDE DETECTORS on this: http://www.car.org/legal/disclosure-folder/carbon-monoxide-detectors/?view=Print&url=h…
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5 Replies to “Smoke Alarms and CO Alarms in CALIFORNIA… What, Where and When?”
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Howard R. Moore says:
It would also be quite helpful if there were a “Bullet-point” summary of the requirements!
Michelle Calkins Realtor says:
The placement is noted in BOLD RED. I hope you found that helpful.
Michael Tower says:
If your landlord hasn’t installed any CO detectors, and I’ve been living hear for at least 3 years, is there anything I can do legally? Today PG&E turned my gas off due to a gas and CO leak that’s been going for a year if not longer.
Hi Michael, I am sorry, I don’t know the rental laws. I would contact a larger rental company and ask them.
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