What is Senate Bill 1394 (SB-1394) & Senate Bill 745 (SB-745)?
SB-1394 (Lowenthal) was signed on September 21, 2012 by Governor Brown and chaptered into law. The new law requires smoke alarms listed by the Office of the State Fire Marshal to display the date of manufacture on the device, provide a place on the device where the date of installation can be written. The law also requires that smoke alarms that are battery operated to have a battery with a minimum life of ten (10) years.
Senate Bill 745 was signed by Governor Brown and chaptered into law. The new law has some revised language to the current law that passed last year (SB 1394-Lowenthal).
Featured Smoke Alarms
Nest Protect Smoke & Carbon Monoxide Alarm, Battery (2nd gen)
Nest Protect looks for fast-burning fires, smoldering fires, and carbon monoxide. It tells you where the danger is and alerts your phone in case you’re not home.
First Alert 2-in-1 Z-Wave Smoke Detector & Carbon Monoxide Alarm
The First Alert ZCOMBO-G is a z-wave protocol smoke and carbon monoxide combination alarm. This battery operated alarm will operate with 3rd party, certified z-wave Devices enabled with the First Alert protocol and the basic Command class required by all z-wave Devices.
What does the law state in general?
This new law would require that, commencing January 1, 2014, in order to be approved and listed by the Office of the State Fire Marshal, a smoke alarm shall display the date of manufacture on the device, provide a place on the device where the date of installation can be written, incorporate a hush feature, incorporate an end-of-life feature that provides notice that the device needs to be replaced, and, if battery operated, contain a non-replaceable, non-removable battery with a minimum 10-year life that is capable of powering the smoke alarm for a minimum of 10 years. This law would also allow the Office of the State Fire Marshal the authority to create exceptions to the above provisions via the regulatory process.
More Approved Smoke Alarms and Detectors
First Alert BRK 7010B Hardwire Smoke Alarm with Photoelectric Sensor and Battery Backup
The First Alert BRK 7010B hardwire photoelectric smoke alarm with battery backup is a hardwire 120V single or multiple station smoke alarm designed for residential home use and institutional locations such as hospitals, hotels, motels, dormitories and other multiple family dwellings. This alarm is inter-connectable and can be installed and linked with up to 18 compatible devices.
First Alert BRK SC-9120B Hardwire Combination Smoke/Carbon Monoxide Alarm with Battery Backup
The BRK SC9120B hardwire combination smoke and carbon monoxide alarm detects two hazards with one simple unit.
First Alert P1010 10-Year Photoelectric Smoke and Fire Alarm
The First Alert P1010 atom 10-year smoke and fire alarm provides maximum protection while showcasing a micro design that adds an element of style to safety. This photoelectric alarm is a fraction of the size of a standard alarm and provides all the necessary protection to help keep your family and your home safe.
Kidde i12010SCO Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Alarm
The Kidde i12010SCO is a combination smoke and carbon Monoxide unit with 10 year sealed battery back up. This unit has a voice alert, hush feature and interconnect able with 24 devices 18 of which can be initiating.
Honeywell 5808W3 Wireless Photoelectric Smoke/Heat Detector
Since there are no holes to drill or wires to run, you can preserve the beauty of the building while protecting it. The 5808W3 is an ideal smoke detector for those difficult to wire locations, applications where room aesthetics are critical, or where hazardous materials exist.
Kidde P3010B Worry-Free Bedroom Photoelectric Smoke Alarm with Voice Alarm and 10 Year Sealed Battery
Kidde Worry Free Smoke Alarms offer a variety of benefits to the millions of Americans who rely on continuous battery-powered smoke and fire detection in their homes. The alarms are powered by sealed, long-life lithium batteries for 10 years (the life of the alarm), meaning they are always on.
