Murrieta, CA · Riverside County
Smoke Detectors and Carbon Monoxide Self-Certification
Property owners use this certification to confirm required smoke and carbon monoxide alarms are present and functional at a project address.
What this form is
This form lets a property owner certify that smoke and carbon monoxide alarms are present and functional in the listed locations. The city says it is used when the inspector cannot normally access the dwelling interior during construction, commonly for exterior projects such as re-roofing or patio covers. For final inspection approval, the completed form must be on site with the job card.
Who needs it
A property owner may use this form when normal interior access is unavailable during construction, including for exterior projects such as re-roofing or patio covers.
How to submit it
The completed form must be on site with the job card for final inspection approval. It lists the Building and Safety Department at 1 Town Square, Murrieta, CA 92562.
About notarization
This certification is signed and dated without a notary; it does not identify any attached document or sworn step.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download The Form
Download the Smoke Detectors and Carbon Monoxide Self-Certification form.
- 2
Complete The Certification
Enter the permit number, date, project address, and property owner information, then check all required alarm locations.
- 3
Sign And Date
The property owner signs and dates the certification.
- 4
Have It On Site
Keep the completed form on site with the job card for final inspection approval.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Smoke Detectors and Carbon Monoxide Self-Certification?
- No. The property owner signs and dates this certification without a notary. The form does not identify an attachment or related sworn step.
- When is this self-certification used?
- The city says it is used when its inspector does not achieve normal access to the dwelling interior during project construction, often for exterior work.
- How do I submit the completed form?
- The completed form must be on site with the job card for final inspection approval. The form lists the Building and Safety Department at 1 Town Square, Murrieta, CA 92562.
- What alarm locations must the owner certify?
- The form asks the owner to confirm alarms are present and functional in the listed locations, including outside sleeping areas, in sleeping rooms, and on each story.
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This Smoke Detectors and Carbon Monoxide Self-Certification doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Murrieta form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.