Investor · Riverside, CA · Member since 2011 · 2k+ posts · 3k+ votes
The Fed might be shut down, but the local beaurocrats keep coming up with new laws:
As of January 1, 2014, owners are required to ensure that all residential rental units have operable smoke alarms installed at the beginning of each new tenancy. Additionally, owners are required to inspect and maintain the devices in all residential rental units and each smoke alarm installed must be on the State Fire Marshal’s list of approved devices. In order to install, inspect, and maintain the device, owners are permitted to enter the unit during normal business days and hours, provided the give the tenant written notice at least 24 hours in advance. Failure by the owner to comply with any part of the law is an infraction that can result in a fine of $200.00 per violation.
Rental Property Investor · Upstate, NY · Member since 2012 · 3k+ posts · 3k+ votes
12y
The last home we did was $600
CO2 & Smoke are now req'd outside of all bedrooms, basement, first floor etc etc We had to go with FM models to avoid tearing apart walls we had already completed.
that's ridiculous. Smoke detectors must have a nonremovable battery that can last 10 years.
I have not seen a 9v battery that has an expiration date as far as 2023.
This also requires that the 9v battery be soldered in.
Even solar powered rechargeable batteries only last about 18months. So I would assume the detector would need to be hardwired (like they are up here) to recharge the 9v & these we are replacing about every 12months as they seem to be cooked'.
Investor · Southeast, MI · Member since 2012 · 2k+ posts · 1k+ votes
12y
Just be glad you don't need a permit for smoke detectors. One city near me requires an electrical permit for battery operated smoke detectors. Also, if you're not a licensed master electrician, then you can't pull the permit. The electrician has to. A $6 smoke detector ends up costing a lot more. Your government at work.....
Rental Property Investor · Upstate, NY · Member since 2012 · 3k+ posts · 3k+ votes
12y
The last home we did was $600
CO2 & Smoke are now req'd outside of all bedrooms, basement, first floor etc etc We had to go with FM models to avoid tearing apart walls we had already completed.
The latest in smoke detectors are ones with non-removable lithium batteries that supposedly last 10 years. At the end of the 10 years you throw away the entire smoke detector and install a new one.
One place here requires that smoke detectors be hard wired AC and interconnected to every detector in the building. Somebody burns a pizza in their oven in unit 5, and all 40 units have their detectors go off.