What does the Smoke–Carbon Monoxide Alarms Affidavit certify?

It certifies that the listed smoke and carbon monoxide alarms were installed according to manufacturer instructions and applicable code requirements, and that they were tested and are operational.

Who must sign the affidavit?

The property owner or contractor must sign and date the affidavit for it to be accepted. The form says a contractor's signature is not required if the owner signs.

Rio Dell, CA · Humboldt County

No notary required

Smoke–Carbon Monoxide Alarms Affidavit

Property owners or contractors use this affidavit to certify that smoke and carbon monoxide alarms are installed and operational at a Rio Dell property.

What this form is

This affidavit lets a property owner or contractor self-certify installation and operation of smoke and carbon monoxide alarms when no interior access for inspection is required. It asks for the property owner, permit number, property address, numbers of alarms installed, and owner or contractor signatures and dates. The form states the alarm locations and installation requirements that apply to the property.

Who needs it

A property owner or contractor completing the affidavit for a property where smoke or carbon monoxide alarm installation is being certified must sign and date it.

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 without a notary; no notarized or sworn attachment is identified, so the owner or contractor signs and dates it.

How to submit this form

1
Download The Affidavit
Download the Smoke–Carbon Monoxide Alarms Affidavit for the Rio Dell property.
2
Complete The Property Details
Enter the owner, permit number, property address, and numbers of smoke and carbon monoxide alarms installed.
3
Review The Alarm Requirements
Review the form's alarm placement, installation, and power supply information.
4
Sign And Date The Affidavit
The property owner or contractor signs and dates the affidavit; the owner may sign without a contractor signature.
5
Submit It To The City
Submit the completed affidavit to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.

Frequently asked questions

What does the Smoke–Carbon Monoxide Alarms Affidavit certify?: It certifies that the listed smoke and carbon monoxide alarms were installed according to manufacturer instructions and applicable code requirements, and that they were tested and are operational.
Who must sign the affidavit?: The property owner or contractor must sign and date the affidavit for it to be accepted. The form says a contractor's signature is not required if the owner signs.
Do I need a notary for the Smoke–Carbon Monoxide Alarms Affidavit?: No. This document is signed without a notary; no notarized or sworn attachment is identified, so the owner or contractor signs and dates it.
How do I submit the Smoke–Carbon Monoxide Alarms Affidavit?: Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.

Need something notarized?

This Smoke–Carbon Monoxide Alarms Affidavit doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Rio Dell form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.