smokealarms@charlottenc.gov
500 Dalton Avenue Charlotte, NC 28206
704-336-3974
To participate in the CFD Smoke/Carbon Monoxide Alarm program, complete the following acknowledgements:
About the CFD Smoke Alarm / CO Program
View the NC Fire Code Requirements
NC FIRE CODE REQUIREMENTS
8-74. Fire Protection Systems
A. General. All systems, devices and equipment to detect a fire, actuate an alarm, or suppress or control a fire or any combination thereof shall be maintained in an operable condition at all times in accordance with the North Carolina Fire Prevention Code and manufacturer's reccomendation.
B. Smoke Alarms. Single or multiple-station smoke alarms shall be installed and maintained per the following:
C. Power source. When an electrical power source is required, single-station smoke alarms shall receive their primary power from the building wiring provided that such wiring is served from a commercial source and shall be equipped with a battery backup. Smoke alarms shall emit a signal when the batteries are low. Wiring shall be permanent and without a disconnecting switch other than as required for over current protection. This video (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TjD6rEoUcE8 ) explains how to install a wired smoke alarm(s).
D. Interconnection. For residential dwellings built after June 30, 1999 where more than one smoke alarm is required to be installed, the smoke alarms shall be interconnected in such a manner that the activation of one alarm will activate all of the alarms in the individual unit. The alarm shall be clearly audible in all bedrooms over background noise levels with all intervening doors closed.
Other Important Acknowledgements
View the Landlord Requirements for Renters
§ 42‑42. Landlord to provide fit premises.
(a) The landlord shall:
(b) The landlord is not released of his obligations under any part of this section by the tenant's explicit or implicit acceptance of the landlord's failure to provide premises complying with this section, whether done before the lease was made, when it was made, or after it was made, unless a governmental subdivision imposes an impediment to repair for a specific period of time not to exceed six months. Notwithstanding the provisions of this subsection, the landlord and tenant are not prohibited from making a subsequent written contract wherein the tenant agrees to perform specified work on the premises, provided that said contract is supported by adequate consideration other than the letting of the premises and is not made with the purpose or effect of evading the landlord's obligations under this Article. (1977, c. 770, s. 1; 1995, c. 111, s. 2; 1998‑212, s. 17.16(i); 2004‑143, s. 3; 2008‑219, ss. 2, 6; 2009‑279, s. 3; 2010‑97, s. 6(a); 2012‑92, s. 1; 2022‑56, s. 2.)
Renter's Acknowledgement
Living Outside of City of Charlotte Limits
Living Outside of Mecklenburg County
I have read, understood and met the guidelines of the above acknowledgements for the program
Full Address of Requester
Homeowner Status
To determine your address fire jurisdiction and year your home was built, visit:
I am (one or more of the following):
Occupancy of the home: How many
I am requesting:
CFD will process your request and may contact you for more information to assess your needs. Upon approval, we will schedule firefighters to schedule a time for further in-home assessment and possible installation. You will be required to agree to the following waiver.
SMOKE ALARM / CARBON MONOXIDE ALARM INSTALLATION LIABILITY RELEASE WAIVER
In consideration for voluntarily providing and installing battery-powered smoke alarm(s) or carbon monoxide alarm(s) in my home, I, for myself, my dependents, my heirs, executors, administrators, successors, or any others with interest, hereby waive any actions or claims of any nature that I have or might in the future have against any and all individual or organizational participants in the above referenced program, including but not limited to the Charlotte Fire Department, the municipality and the officers, agents or employees growing out of or resulting from the installation and / or failure of the smoke alarms, carbon monoxide alarms or batteries, and I further agree to hold harmless any and all organizational and individual participants in the above referenced program from and against all damages of any kind, to persons or property, growing out of or resulting from the installation and failure of such smoke or carbon monoxide alarms and / or batteries in my referenced home. By signing this document, I certify that the smoke alarm(s) and or carbon monoxide alarm (s) were tested in my presence and is / are in good working order. I acknowledge that I have received information from the installer team regarding the testing and maintenance of the installed alarms. I hereby acknowledge and accecpt that the responsibility for testing and maintenance of said installed alarms is mine and mine alone. I acknowledge having read, understood, and agreed to the above waiver, release and indemnity.
Sign to Acknowledge that you have read, understood and agreed to this waiver
Allow up to 30 days for requests to be processed. Our priority is emergency response and CFD may decline or end community/alarm programs at any time.
Please keep a copy for your records.