El Cerrito, CA · Contra Costa County
Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Form
Property owners use this form to certify smoke and carbon monoxide alarm installations for a dwelling unit associated with a city permit.
What this form is
This form records the property address, permit number, and number of smoke and carbon monoxide alarms installed, and lets the owner certify that the information is accurate and complies with the stated code sections. The document explains alarm installation requirements and says smoke alarms are required when a permit valuation exceeds $1,000, while carbon monoxide alarms are required whenever a permit is obtained.
Who needs it
A property owner completing a permit-related certification for smoke and carbon monoxide alarms in a single-family or multifamily dwelling unit.
How to submit it
Once complete, email the form to [email protected].
About notarization
This document is signed and dated without a notary; it does not mention any notarized or sworn attachment or related step.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download The Form
Download the Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Form PDF.
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Complete The Form
Enter the property address, permit number, and numbers of smoke and carbon monoxide alarms installed.
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Sign And Date
Print your name, sign the certification, and enter the date.
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Email The Form
Email the completed form to [email protected].
Frequently asked questions
- What does the Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Form certify?
- The property owner provides the address, permit number, and alarm counts, then certifies that the information is accurate and complies with the stated code sections.
- Do I need a notary for the Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Form?
- No. This document is signed and dated without a notary, and it does not mention a notarized or sworn attachment or related step.
- How do I submit the Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Form?
- Complete the form and email it to [email protected], as directed on the document.
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This Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Form doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another El Cerrito form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.