Berkeley, CA · Alameda County
Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Alarm Affidavit
Property owners use this affidavit to certify that smoke and carbon monoxide alarms are installed at a permitted dwelling in accordance with the stated requirements.
What this form is
This form lets a property owner certify that smoke and carbon monoxide alarms have been installed according to the manufacturer’s instructions and the referenced code sections. It lists alarm placement and installation requirements, and says alarms are required in certain new or existing dwellings, including when permitted alterations, repairs, or additions occur. The form asks for the property address, permit number, owner name, signature, date, and alarm locations on floor plans.
Who needs it
A property owner completing the form for a dwelling where smoke or carbon monoxide alarms are required under the conditions described on the affidavit needs this document.
How to submit it
Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
About notarization
This affidavit is signed and dated by the property owner without a notary; no notarized attachment or related step is identified.
How to submit this form
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Download The Affidavit
Download the Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Alarm Affidavit PDF.
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Complete The Property Information
Enter the property address and permit number, then provide the owner name, signature, and date.
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Mark Alarm Locations
Show smoke alarm and carbon monoxide alarm locations on the floor plans provided.
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Submit To The City
Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
Frequently asked questions
- What does the Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Alarm Affidavit certify?
- The property owner certifies that smoke and carbon monoxide alarms have been installed according to the manufacturer’s instructions and referenced code sections.
- Who completes this Berkeley alarm affidavit?
- The owner of the property identified on the form completes it, providing the property address, permit number, name, signature, date, and alarm locations.
- Do I need a notary for the Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Alarm Affidavit?
- No. The property owner signs and dates this affidavit without a notary; the document identifies no notarized attachment or related step.
- How do I submit the Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Alarm Affidavit?
- Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
Need something notarized?
This Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Alarm Affidavit doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Berkeley form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.