East Palo Alto, CA · San Mateo County

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Smoke & Carbon Monoxide Alarms Owner Certificate of Compliance

Property owners or their agents complete this certificate to confirm required smoke and carbon monoxide alarms are installed, tested, and operational.

What this form is

This certificate is a self-certification of smoke and carbon monoxide alarm installation for cases where interior access for inspection is not required. It says the permit cannot be finalized until the signed certificate is returned to the Building Division or inspector. The form asks for the permit number, property address, alarm counts, owner or agent and contractor information, signatures, dates, and contractor license number.

Who needs it

Property owners or their agents use this certificate when certifying required smoke and carbon monoxide alarms for a permit.

How to submit it

Return the signed certificate to the Building Division or inspector at 1960 Tate Street, East Palo Alto, as the form directs.

About notarization

This certificate is signed and dated without a notary; no notarized attachment or sworn step is identified.

How to submit this form

  1. 1

    Download The Certificate

    Download the Smoke & Carbon Monoxide Alarms Owner Certificate of Compliance.

  2. 2

    Complete The Form

    Enter the permit number, property address, alarm counts, owner or agent details, and any contractor information.

  3. 3

    Sign And Date

    The owner or agent and contractor sign and date the certificate as applicable.

  4. 4

    Return It To The City

    Return the signed certificate to the Building Division or inspector at 1960 Tate Street.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a notary for the Smoke & Carbon Monoxide Alarms Owner Certificate of Compliance?
No. The certificate calls for signatures and dates without a notary; it identifies no notarized attachment or sworn step.
How do I submit the Smoke & Carbon Monoxide Alarms Owner Certificate?
Sign and return the certificate to the Building Division or inspector at 1960 Tate Street, East Palo Alto.
What information does the certificate ask for?
It asks for the permit number, property address, smoke and carbon monoxide alarm counts, owner or agent and contractor details, signatures, dates, and contractor license number.

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