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How Many Alarms? The number and location of smoke alarms is specified in section 310.9. 1.4 of the California Building Code. One smoke alarm should be placed on each floor in non-sleeping areas.

Continuous alarm from the detector without any smoke could be caused by any number of things from the detector needing cleaning,detector defective or even a high humidity condition. If you are satisfied that there is no fire or smoke condition then You probably don't need to take any action.

If the alarm sounds, vacate the house. Then, it's best to call 911 or the fire department to come out and test for the source of carbon monoxide.

California Health and Safety Code Section 13113.8(b) requires the seller of a single-family home to certify in writing to the buyer that the property is in compliance with California state law concerning smoke detector(s).

California enacted SB 183, known as the Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Prevention Act, in May 2010. The law (Cal. Health & Safety Code § 13261) codified the state's building code that all 'dwelling units intended for human occupancy' be required to have a carbon monoxide detector.

If your smoke or carbon monoxide alarm becomes contaminated by excessive dirt, dust or grime, and cannot be cleaned, you should replace the detector immediately. You may have placed your smoke and CO alarms in an area prone to false alarms, so relocate the detector if it sounds frequent unwanted alarms.

Here's a simple guide: Smoke alarms alert you with three beeps in a row. Carbon monoxide alarms alert you with four beeps. A single chirp means the battery is low or the detector should be replaced.