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Declaration of Installation
for Smoke Alarms and Carbon Monoxide Alarms
The newly adopted 2016 California Residential Code requires the installation of Carbon
Monoxide Detectors in dwelling units and in sleeping units within which fuel-burning appliances
are installed and in dwelling units that have attached garages. The policy for Carbon Monoxide
Alarms in Butte County states: “Any permit obtained in which the value of work exceeds $1000
associated with a Residential Group R Dwelling Unit or Sleeping Unit shall conform to the
following 2016 California Residential Code requirements for Smoke and Carbon Monoxide
Alarms (Section R314 & R315).”
2016 California Residential Code requirements for Carbon Monoxide Alarms:
R315.1 New construction: An approved carbon monoxide alarm shall be installed in dwelling
units and in sleeping units within which fuel-burning appliances are installed and in dwelling
units that have attached garages.
R315.1.2 Power supply: For new construction required carbon monoxide alarms shall receive
their primary power from the building wiring where such wiring is served from a commercial
source and shall be equipped with a battery back-up. Alarm wiring shall be directly connected to
the permanent building wiring without a disconnecting switch other than as required for over-
current protection.
Exceptions:
1. In dwelling units where there is no commercial power supply the carbon monoxide alarm may be solely
battery operated.
2. In existing dwelling units a carbon monoxide alarm is permitted to be solely battery operated where
repairs or alterations do not result in the removal of wall and ceiling finishes
or there is no access by means of attic, basement or crawl space.
R315.1.3 Interconnection. Where more than one carbon monoxide alarm is required to be
installed within the dwelling unit or within a sleeping unit the alarm shall be interconnected in a
manner that activation of one alarm shall activate all of the alarms in the individual unit.
Exception:
1. Interconnection is not required in existing dwelling units where repairs do not result in the
removal of wall and ceiling finishes, there is no access by means of attic, basement or crawl
space, and no previous method for interconnection existed.
R315.2 Where required in existing dwellings: Where a permit is required for alterations,
repairs or additions exceeding one thousand dollars ($1,000), existing dwellings or sleeping
units that have attached garages or fuel-burning appliances shall be provided with a carbon
monoxide alarm in accordance with Section R315.1. Carbon monoxide alarms shall only be
required in the specific dwelling unit or sleeping unit for which the permit was obtained.
R315.2.6 Alarm requirements: No person shall install, market, distribute, offer for sale or sell
any carbon monoxide device in the State of California unless the device and instructions have
been approved and listed by the State Fire Marshal.
Butte County Department of Development Services
PERMIT CENTER
7 County Center Drive, Oroville, CA 95965
Main Phone (530) 538-7601 Fax (530) 538-7785
www.buttecounty.net/dds
FORM NO
DBI-01
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Carbon monoxide alarms required by Sections R315.1 and R315.2 shall be installed in the
following locations:
1. Outside of each separate dwelling unit sleeping area in the immediate vicinity of the
bedroom(s).
2. On every level of a dwelling unit including basements.
R315.1.5 Multiple-purpose alarms: Carbon monoxide alarms combined with smoke alarms
shall comply with Section R315, all applicable standards, and requirements for listing and
approval by the Office of the State Fire Marshal, for smoke alarms.
Butte County’s Interpretation of 2016 CRC, Sections 314 & 315 for
Smoke Alarms & Carbon Monoxide Alarms:
Where alterations, repairs or additions exceeding $1,000 in valuation, existing dwellings shall be
retrofitted with smoke alarms and those that have attached garages or fuel-burning appliances shall have
carbon monoxide alarms installed. Existing smoke alarms can be replaced with dual function alarms for
Smoke and Carbon Monoxide and in most cases will comply with the aforementioned code requirements
for Carbon Monoxide Alarms.
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DECLARATION OF INSTALLATION UNDER THE PENALTY OF PERJURY
As Owner/Contractor, I/we affirm and declare under the penalty of perjury, under the laws
of the State of California, by our signatures below as Owner/Contractor, that I/we will
comply prior to final inspection with Items A & B as specified herein:
A. Both Owner/Contractor have read and clearly understand the aforementioned 2016
California Residential Code (CRC) Carbon Monoxide Alarm requirements.
B. Both Owner/Contractor are responsible for installing Carbon Monoxide Alarms prior to
final inspection as per the aforementioned building code and maintaining such
installation. Smoke Alarms will also be installed prior to final inspection as per the 2016
CRC.
Smoke and Carbon Monoxide alarms are now installed in the following locations:
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Owner’s name (print): ________________________________________ _________ __
Owner’s signature: _________________________________Date: ___ __ ________ ___
Contractor’s name (print): _________________________CSLB License: _________ ___
Contractor’s signature: _______________________________Date: ______________ _
Project Address: _________________________________________Permit #:__________ ____