Corte Madera, CA · Marin County

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Smoke Detector & Carbon Monoxide Alarm Certificate Of Compliance

Property owners complete this certificate to confirm required smoke detectors and carbon monoxide alarms are installed for qualifying building projects in Corte Madera.

What this form is

This certificate records an owner's confirmation that smoke detectors and carbon monoxide alarms meet the requirements stated on the form. It applies when additions, alterations, or repairs to dwelling units exceed $1,000, and is intended for certain exterior projects where normal access to the dwelling interior is not achieved. The owner provides the property address, permit number, printed name, signature, and execution date.

Who needs it

A property owner may need this certificate for an exterior building project when normal access to the dwelling interior is not achieved and the permit requires compliance.

How to submit it

Return the completed certificate to the Town building inspector before final signoff of a building permit requiring compliance. The form lists the Community Development Department at 300 Tamalpais Drive, Corte Madera, CA 94925.

About notarization

This certificate is signed without a notary; the owner declares under penalty of perjury, but the form lists no separate notarized attachment or sworn step.

How to submit this form

  1. 1

    Download The Certificate

    Download the Smoke Detector & Carbon Monoxide Alarm Certificate of Compliance PDF.

  2. 2

    Complete The Form

    Enter the property address and permit number, then print the owner's name, sign, and provide the execution date.

  3. 3

    Review The Declaration

    Confirm the alarm installation statement and declaration are accurate before signing.

  4. 4

    Return It To The Town

    Return the certificate to the Town building inspector before final signoff of a permit requiring compliance.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a notary for this certificate?
No. The owner signs the certificate without a notary and declares under penalty of perjury; no separate notarized attachment or sworn step is listed.
How do I submit the certificate?
Return the completed certificate to the Town building inspector before final signoff of a building permit requiring compliance.
When does the certificate apply?
The form says alarm requirements apply when additions, alterations, or repairs to dwelling units exceed $1,000. It is used for certain exterior projects when normal interior access is not achieved.
What information does the form request?
It asks for the property address, permit number, owner's printed name, signature, and execution date, along with a declaration about alarm installation.

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