Marina, CA · Monterey County

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Affidavit Self-Certification for Compliance of Smoke Alarms and Carbon Monoxide Alarms

Property owners or licensed contractors submit this certification to verify required smoke and carbon monoxide alarms are installed and functional.

What this form is

This affidavit certifies that smoke alarms and carbon monoxide alarms have been installed, tested, and are functional for a residential building permit. The city requires it before final sign-off of permits requiring alarm compliance, including residential permits with a valuation over $1,000. It asks for the property address, permit number, bedroom and story counts, alarm totals, signer’s role, signature, and date.

Who needs it

A property owner or California-licensed contractor completes this certification for a residential permit requiring smoke and carbon monoxide alarm compliance.

How to submit it

Complete and return the certification to the City of Marina Building Division at 211 Hillcrest Avenue, Marina, CA 93933, before final sign-off of applicable permits.

About notarization

This document is signed without a notary; it asks the property owner or licensed contractor to sign and date the certification.

How to submit this form

  1. 1

    Download The Affidavit

    Download the smoke and carbon monoxide alarm compliance affidavit PDF.

  2. 2

    Complete The Form

    Enter the property address, permit number, bedroom and story counts, alarm totals, and signer information.

  3. 3

    Sign And Date

    The legal owner or California-licensed contractor signs and dates the certification.

  4. 4

    Return It To The City

    Return the certification to the Building Division before final sign-off of applicable permits.

Frequently asked questions

What does the smoke and carbon monoxide alarm affidavit certify?
It certifies that required smoke and carbon monoxide alarms are installed in compliance with the requirements described on the form and have been tested and are functional.
Who completes the Marina alarm compliance affidavit?
The signer must identify as either a California-licensed contractor or the legal owner of the property. The form requests the property and building permit details.
Do I need a notary for the smoke alarm compliance affidavit?
No. The document does not require a notary; the property owner or licensed contractor signs and dates the certification.
How do I submit the alarm compliance affidavit?
Return the completed certification to the City of Marina Building Division at 211 Hillcrest Avenue, Marina, CA 93933, before final sign-off of applicable permits.

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