El Monte, CA · Los Angeles County
Smoke Detector and Carbon Monoxide Alarm Self-Certification
Property owners, HOA representatives, and contractors use this form to certify smoke detector and carbon monoxide alarm locations and operation for permitted residential work.
What this form is
This form certifies that smoke detectors and carbon monoxide alarms are present and functional in the listed locations for the property covered by a permit. The city says self-certification may be presented to the inspector during a project in lieu of a physical inspection, for specified inspection stages such as reroof sheathing or a solar panel final inspection. It asks for the project address and permit number, checked alarm locations, and signatures.
Who needs it
A property owner or authorized HOA representative, and the contractor responsible for the work, complete and sign the certification for applicable permitted residential construction.
How to submit it
Present the completed certification to the city inspector during the project at the applicable inspection stage listed on the form. The form identifies City Hall West at 11333 Valley Boulevard.
About notarization
This form is signed without a notary; the property owner or HOA representative and contractor sign and date it.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download The Form
Download the Smoke Detector and Carbon Monoxide Alarm Self-Certification PDF.
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Complete The Property Details
Enter the project address and permit number, then check the applicable smoke detector and carbon monoxide alarm locations.
- 3
Sign And Date
The property owner or authorized HOA representative and the contractor responsible for the work sign and date the form.
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Present It To The Inspector
Present the certification to the city inspector during the project at the applicable inspection stage listed on the form.
Frequently asked questions
- What does the Smoke Detector and Carbon Monoxide Alarm Self-Certification do?
- It lets a property owner or authorized HOA representative and the responsible contractor certify that smoke detectors and carbon monoxide alarms are present and functional in the listed locations.
- Who completes this form?
- The property owner or authorized HOA representative completes the owner certification, and the contractor responsible for the work completes the contractor certification.
- Do I need a notary for the Smoke Detector and Carbon Monoxide Alarm Self-Certification?
- No. This form is signed and dated by the property owner or HOA representative and the contractor; it does not include a notary block.
- How do I submit the Smoke Detector and Carbon Monoxide Alarm Self-Certification?
- Present the completed form to the city inspector during the project at the applicable inspection stage listed on the form.
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This Smoke Detector and Carbon Monoxide Alarm Self-Certification doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another El Monte form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.