Lawndale, CA · Los Angeles County
Certification of Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Alarm Compliance
Permit applicants for eligible one- and two-family dwelling projects use this form to certify that smoke and carbon monoxide alarms are installed and operational.
What this form is
This certification is for one- and two-family dwelling projects when the building inspector cannot access the dwelling interior during construction; its use is subject to the inspector’s approval. It asks for the property address, permit number, unit count, alarm compliance confirmations, and required signatures. Properties with multiple dwelling units must also complete the Multifamily Address Supplement listing each unit.
Who needs it
A permittee for an eligible one- or two-family dwelling project may use this form when the inspector cannot access the dwelling interior and approves its use.
How to submit it
Upload the completed form and any additional documentation requested by the inspector to EPIC-LA at epicla.lacounty.gov before permit finalization.
About notarization
This document is signed without a notary; the signer declares under penalty of perjury that the residence complies with the stated alarm requirements.
How to submit this form
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Download The Certification
Download the certification form and, for a property with multiple dwelling units, the Multifamily Address Supplement.
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Complete The Form
Enter the property address, permit number, and unit count, confirm the alarm requirements, and obtain the signatures required for the permittee.
- 3
Gather Any Requested Documents
Include additional documentation, such as alarm photographs or UL labels, if requested by the inspector.
- 4
Upload To EPIC-LA
Upload the completed form and any requested documents to EPIC-LA before permit finalization.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Alarm Compliance Certification?
- No. The form has signature and date fields but no notary block. The signer declares under penalty of perjury that the residence complies with the stated alarm requirements.
- Who can use this certification?
- It is for one- and two-family dwelling projects when the inspector cannot access the dwelling interior during construction. Use is subject to the building inspector’s approval.
- How do I submit the certification?
- Upload the completed form and any additional documentation requested by the inspector to EPIC-LA at epicla.lacounty.gov before permit finalization.
- Do properties with multiple dwelling units need another page?
- Yes. Complete the Multifamily Address Supplement and list an address for each dwelling unit. An accessory dwelling unit without a separate address should be listed as “ADU.”
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