Smoke Alarm Laws
Starting 1/1/2015, the State Fire Marshal will required all smoke alarms to:
For more information, please view California State Fire Marshal Information Bulletin 13-006
Carbon Monoxide Detector Requirements
Carbon monoxide is colorless, odorless, and tasteless, but highly toxic to humans. The Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Prevention Act of 2010 requires all single-family homes with an attached garage or a fossil fuel source (a HVAC unit, fireplace, gas stove, etc.) to install carbon monoxide detectors within. Owners of multi-family leased or rental quarters, such as apartment buildings, rented single-family homes and duplexes are also required to install CO detectors.
For more information, please view California Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Prevention Act of 2010
Additional Resources
Milpitas Fire Department - Fire Prevention
Starting 1/1/2015, the State Fire Marshal will required all smoke alarms to:
- Display the date of manufacture
- Provide a place where the date of installation can be written; and
- Incorporate a hush feature
For more information, please view California State Fire Marshal Information Bulletin 13-006
Carbon Monoxide Detector Requirements
Carbon monoxide is colorless, odorless, and tasteless, but highly toxic to humans. The Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Prevention Act of 2010 requires all single-family homes with an attached garage or a fossil fuel source (a HVAC unit, fireplace, gas stove, etc.) to install carbon monoxide detectors within. Owners of multi-family leased or rental quarters, such as apartment buildings, rented single-family homes and duplexes are also required to install CO detectors.
For more information, please view California Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Prevention Act of 2010
Additional Resources
Milpitas Fire Department - Fire Prevention
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The information on this page is for informational purposes only. This material does not constitute legal advice, please check with your local fire marshal for up to date policies.
The information on this page is for informational purposes only. This material does not constitute legal advice, please check with your local fire marshal for up to date policies.
