Los Gatos, CA · Santa Clara County
Smoke & Carbon Monoxide Alarm Retrofit Verification
Property owners or contractors complete this verification to certify that smoke and carbon monoxide alarms are installed and functioning in an existing dwelling.
What this form is
This form records a property owner’s or contractor’s certification that smoke and carbon monoxide alarms in an existing dwelling meet the stated requirements, have been tested, and function properly. The form says alarm installation is required when permitted alterations, repairs, or additions are made, and alarms must be installed by the time a final inspection is requested. It also describes alarm locations and installation specifications.
Who needs it
A property owner or contractor may complete this voluntary verification when normal access to the dwelling interior is not achieved during project construction.
How to submit it
Submit the form to your inspector or email it to [email protected], as stated on the form.
About notarization
This document is signed without a notary; the property owner or contractor signs and dates the verification.
How to submit this form
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Download the Form
Download the Smoke & Carbon Monoxide Alarm Retrofit Verification.
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Complete the Verification
Enter the property address and permit number, then have the property owner or contractor sign, date, and print their name.
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Submit the Form
Submit it to your inspector or email it to [email protected].
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Smoke & Carbon Monoxide Alarm Retrofit Verification?
- No. The form calls for a property owner or contractor to sign and date it; no notary is required.
- Who can complete this verification?
- The form may be completed by either the property owner or the contractor. The signer certifies that the alarms are installed, meet the stated requirements, have been tested, and function properly.
- When does the form say the alarms must be installed?
- The form says alarms must be installed by the time a final inspection is requested for the project.
- How do I submit the verification?
- Submit the completed form to your inspector or email it to [email protected], as directed on the form.