What does the detector compliance certificate confirm?

The property owner certifies that smoke and carbon monoxide detectors have been installed according to the requirements on the form and the manufacturers’ instructions.

Who completes this certificate?

The property owner completes it for a single-family home and provides the property address, building permit number, and counts of installed detectors.

Do I need a notary for the detector compliance certificate?

No. The certificate has no notary block; the owner signs and dates it and declares under penalty of perjury that the statement is true.

San Pablo, CA · Contra Costa County

No notary required

Certificate of Compliance for Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Detectors

Property owners complete this certificate to confirm smoke and carbon monoxide detectors are installed before the city issues a building permit final sign-off.

What this form is

This certificate records the property address, building permit number, and counts of installed smoke and carbon monoxide detectors. The property owner certifies that the detectors meet the requirements stated on the form and the manufacturer’s instructions. San Pablo requires the completed certificate before issuing final sign-off for the building permit; the form says to give it to the Building Inspector at final inspection.

Who needs it

The property owner must complete and return this certificate for a single-family home when the city requires it before building permit final sign-off.

How to submit it

Give the completed certificate to the Building Inspector at final inspection, before the City issues final sign-off of the building permit. The handout lists the Community Development Building Division at 1000 Gateway Avenue, San Pablo, CA 94806.

About notarization

This certificate is signed without a notary; the owner also declares under penalty of perjury that the statement is true.

How to submit this form

1
Download The Certificate
Download the smoke and carbon monoxide detector compliance certificate.
2
Complete The Form
Enter the property address, building permit number, and numbers of installed smoke and carbon monoxide detectors; then sign and date it.
3
Give It To The Building Inspector
Provide the completed certificate to the Building Inspector at final inspection, before final sign-off of the building permit.

Frequently asked questions

What does the detector compliance certificate confirm?: The property owner certifies that smoke and carbon monoxide detectors have been installed according to the requirements on the form and the manufacturers’ instructions.
Who completes this certificate?: The property owner completes it for a single-family home and provides the property address, building permit number, and counts of installed detectors.
Do I need a notary for the detector compliance certificate?: No. The certificate has no notary block; the owner signs and dates it and declares under penalty of perjury that the statement is true.
How do I submit the certificate?: Give the completed certificate to the Building Inspector at final inspection, before the City issues final sign-off of the building permit.

Need something notarized?

This Certificate of Compliance for Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Detectors doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another San Pablo form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.