Smoke Detectors and CO Detectors

As always, we'll be supplying you with 2 Smoke Detectors in your House Kit.  We'll also include a Carbon Monoxide Detector in your House Kit.  As of July 1, all single-family homes (in California) with a gas appliance, a fireplace or attached garage is required to have CO Detectors installed.  So we've decided to install at least one detector in every home we work on.  (Multi-family residences will be required to abide by this law by January 2013.)  So plan to include the installation of a CO Detector as part of your scope.

Here are some guidelines for WHERE to install Smoke Detectors AND Carbon Monoxide Detectors:

Smoke Detectors

• At a minimum, install them outside each sleeping area.  
• For maximum coverage, install one in each bedroom, on every level of your home, and in every living area. (If you need more than 2, let us know.)  
• Mount them in the middle of the ceiling, at least 6 inches from the corner/wall. 
• Do not mount them near heating or cooling ducts.
• In Mobile Homes, mount them on inside walls.

Carbon Monoxide Detectors

• They should be installed outside sleeping areas and on every level of the home.  (If you need more than one, let us know.)
• The detectors we are providing are electric with a battery back-up.  So you'll need to find a place near an outlet.  

More information about Smoke Detectors and CO Detectors is included in the envelope with your credit cards.