Document Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Detector Compliance

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Checklist Tasks

• Locate all detectors and note their positions on a floor plan.
• Check each detector’s installation date to track replacements.
• Test each detector and log the results for verification.
• Replace detector batteries and record brand and date.
• Clean detector vents to ensure proper function.
• Verify each detector type matches local code requirements.
• Check for expired detectors against manufacturer replacement intervals.
• Photograph each detector in place with a timestamp for proof.
• Log chirping or error codes and notify your landlord in writing.
• Ensure detectors aren’t blocked by furniture and adjust placement.
• Review lease and local codes for detector maintenance obligations.
• Store logs, photos, and receipts in a secure digital folder.