Pleasant Hill, CA · Contra Costa County
Smoke Detector Certification
Property owners or licensed contractors complete this certification to confirm smoke and carbon monoxide alarms are installed and tested at a qualifying residential project.
What this form is
This form certifies that smoke alarms and carbon monoxide alarms have been installed and tested in the specified locations. The self-certification option is available for exterior alterations, repairs, or additions when the City of Pleasant Hill Building Inspector does not access the dwelling interior during construction. It asks for the project address, permit number, owner and contractor information, signatures, and dates.
Who needs it
Property owners or licensed contractors use this form for qualifying exterior residential work when the Building Inspector does not access the dwelling interior.
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 document is signed without a notary; the owner and contractor sign and date the certification.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download The Form
Download the Smoke Detector Certification PDF.
- 2
Complete Project Details
Enter the project address and permit number, then print the property owner's name and provide the licensed contractor and license details.
- 3
Verify And Sign
Verify that the alarms are installed and tested in the specified locations; the owner and contractor sign and date the certification.
- 4
Submit To The City
Submit the completed form to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
Frequently asked questions
- What does the Smoke Detector Certification confirm?
- It certifies that smoke alarms and carbon monoxide alarms are installed and tested in the specified locations. The form collects project, owner, and licensed contractor details.
- Who can use the self-certification option?
- The form says self-certification is available for exterior alterations, repairs, or additions when the City of Pleasant Hill Building Inspector does not access the dwelling interior during construction.
- Do I need a notary for the Smoke Detector Certification?
- No. The owner and contractor sign and date the certification; the document does not require notarization.
- How do I submit the Smoke Detector Certification?
- Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
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