Do I need a notary for the Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Alarm Retrofit Verification?

No. The owner and tenant, if applicable, sign and date the verification; the document does not require a notary.

Who uses this alarm verification?

A dwelling’s owner and, if applicable, tenant use it to verify that required smoke and carbon monoxide alarms are installed, tested, and functioning.

When is this verification used?

The document says it is used when normal access to the dwelling interior by a City of Delano Building Inspector is not achieved during project construction.

Delano, CA · Kern County

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Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Alarm Retrofit Verification

This verification is for property owners and tenants to confirm required smoke and carbon monoxide alarms are installed and working in a dwelling.

What this form is

The form records an owner’s and, if applicable, a tenant’s verification that smoke and carbon monoxide alarms are installed, tested, and functioning. The document describes retrofit requirements for existing dwellings when permitted alterations, repairs, or additions exceed $1,000, and says the alarms must be installed by the time a final inspection is requested. It also identifies required alarm locations.

Who needs it

An owner or tenant may use this verification when City of Delano inspectors cannot access the dwelling interior during project construction.

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 verification is signed and dated by the owner and tenant, as applicable, without a notary.

How to submit this form

1
Download The Verification
Download the Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Alarm Retrofit Verification form.
2
Complete The Form
Print the owner’s name, tenant’s name if applicable, and dwelling address; verify the alarms and sign and date.
3
Review Alarm Locations
Confirm the document’s listed alarm locations and installation requirements apply to the dwelling.
4
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

Do I need a notary for the Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Alarm Retrofit Verification?: No. The owner and tenant, if applicable, sign and date the verification; the document does not require a notary.
Who uses this alarm verification?: A dwelling’s owner and, if applicable, tenant use it to verify that required smoke and carbon monoxide alarms are installed, tested, and functioning.
When is this verification used?: The document says it is used when normal access to the dwelling interior by a City of Delano Building Inspector is not achieved during project construction.
How do I submit the alarm verification?: Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.

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