When selling a ‘duplex‘ in the city of Los Angeles, the following items must be certified as compliant for escrow purposes.
- All toilets must be low flow meaning they flush 1.6 gallons per flush or less per flush.
- Water heater tank(s) must be double strapped to prevent tip-over. Tankless water heaters do not need a strap.
- Smoke detectors – Must be hard wired type if the duplex is attached. Must be in each bedroom and adjacent bedroom hallway. A working smoke detector must be on each level of the home if the home has multiple floors.
- Carbon monoxide detectors – Must have a working CO or carbon monoxide detector on each level (at least) and in any sleeping room with a gas appliance.
- Earthquake shut off valve – Must be installed on each gas meter if there is more than one meter.
A ‘duplex’ is defined by public records or title, and contains two units which may be either attached or detached to each other. An ‘ADU’ is not considered a ‘duplex’ unit in the eyes of the city of Los Angeles, even though the property may contain two (detached or attached style) units.
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