San Bernardino, CA · San Bernardino County
Smoke Detector/Carbon Monoxide Retrofit Notification
This form records smoke and carbon monoxide alarm installation at a dwelling for a property owner or contractor completing permitted alterations, repairs, or additions.
What this form is
The notification explains when smoke and carbon monoxide alarms must be installed for dwelling work requiring a permit, including work valued at $1,000 or more. Its self-certification section asks for the property address, permit number, name, signature, date, owner or contractor designation, and number of alarms installed. It also summarizes alarm placement, replacement, and interconnection requirements.
Who needs it
Property owners or contractors doing qualifying dwelling work may use this form to provide the required alarm installation self-certification.
How to submit it
Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
About notarization
This document is signed without a notary; the owner or contractor completes and signs the self-certification, then dates it.
How to submit this form
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Download The Notification
Download the Smoke Detector/Carbon Monoxide Retrofit Notification PDF.
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Complete The Self-Certification
Enter the property address, permit number, name, owner or contractor designation, and number of alarms installed; then sign and date.
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Check For Additional Materials
The notification lists no attachments. Check whether your permit process calls for any additional materials.
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Submit To The City
Submit the completed form to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
Frequently asked questions
- What does the Smoke Detector/Carbon Monoxide Retrofit Notification cover?
- It explains alarm installation requirements for certain dwelling work requiring a permit and provides a self-certification section to record the property and alarm information.
- Who completes the self-certification?
- The form provides checkboxes for owner or contractor, along with fields for the property address, permit number, name, signature, date, and number of alarms installed.
- Do I need a notary for the Smoke Detector/Carbon Monoxide Retrofit Notification?
- No. This document is signed without a notary; the owner or contractor completes and signs the self-certification, then dates it.
- How do I submit the Smoke Detector/Carbon Monoxide Retrofit Notification?
- Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
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