Verify smoke alarms and CO detectors are working. California law requires smoke alarms in each bedroom, outside each sleeping area, and on every level, plus carbon monoxide alarms outside each sleeping area and on every level of any unit with a gas, oil, or other fossil fuel heater or appliance, a fireplace, or an attached garage, all working when each new tenant moves in, so testing them at every turnover and once a year keeps the unit compliant and catches a failed alarm before an emergency.
The California rule
Each rule shows its schedule, its primary sources, and the date it was last verified.
Related rules in California
The California guide lists every compliance obligation, the seasonal maintenance calendar, and baseline upkeep.
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