Who completes the smoke and carbon monoxide alarm affidavit?

The property owner or licensed contractor completes and signs it to certify that the alarms are installed in compliance and are functioning for the referenced permit.

When should I complete this affidavit?

The form says to complete and sign it before requesting a final inspection. It warns that the project will not be approved if the form is incomplete at inspection.

How do I submit the smoke alarm affidavit?

Complete and sign the affidavit before requesting the project's final inspection. The form does not give a separate submission address or portal.

Do I need a notary for the smoke alarm affidavit?

No. The property owner or licensed contractor signs and dates this affidavit; it does not state that a notary or notarized attachment is required.

Imperial Beach, CA · San Diego County

No notary required

Affidavit of Smoke Alarm and Carbon Monoxide Alarm Installation

Property owners or licensed contractors complete this affidavit to certify required smoke and carbon monoxide alarms are installed and functioning for a building permit project.

What this form is

This affidavit lets a property owner or licensed contractor self-certify smoke and carbon monoxide alarm installation for certain building permit projects that do not require an interior final inspection. The city says to complete and sign it before requesting a final inspection. It asks for the permit number, project address, owner and contractor details, alarm installation information, and the signer’s name, signature, and date.

Who needs it

A property owner or licensed contractor needs this affidavit for a covered building permit project that does not require an interior final inspection.

How to submit it

Complete and sign the affidavit before requesting a final inspection. The form says failure to have it completed at inspection will result in the project not being approved.

About notarization

This affidavit is signed without a notary; the property owner or licensed contractor signs and dates it, and no notarized attachment or related step is stated.

How to submit this form

1
Download The Affidavit
Download the Smoke Alarm and Carbon Monoxide Alarm Installation Affidavit.
2
Complete The Form
Enter the permit number, project address, owner and contractor details, and the requested alarm installation information.
3
Sign And Date
The property owner or licensed contractor certifies alarm installation and functioning, then signs, prints their name, and dates the affidavit.
4
Complete It Before Final Inspection
Complete and sign the affidavit before requesting a final inspection; the form warns it must be completed at inspection for project approval.

Frequently asked questions

Who completes the smoke and carbon monoxide alarm affidavit?: The property owner or licensed contractor completes and signs it to certify that the alarms are installed in compliance and are functioning for the referenced permit.
When should I complete this affidavit?: The form says to complete and sign it before requesting a final inspection. It warns that the project will not be approved if the form is incomplete at inspection.
How do I submit the smoke alarm affidavit?: Complete and sign the affidavit before requesting the project's final inspection. The form does not give a separate submission address or portal.
Do I need a notary for the smoke alarm affidavit?: No. The property owner or licensed contractor signs and dates this affidavit; it does not state that a notary or notarized attachment is required.

Need something notarized?

This Affidavit of Smoke Alarm and Carbon Monoxide Alarm Installation doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Imperial Beach form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.