We rank the following CO – carbon monoxide detectors from best to worst considering a few factors and our experience. This is our professional opinion only and of course YMMV. We would like to hear your opinion of which smoke detector you think is best – or worst – and why. All detectors below are […]
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We rank the following smoke detectors from best to worst considering a few factors and from our experience. This is from our professional opinion only and of course YMMV. We would like to hear your opinion of which smoke detector you think is best – or worst – and why. What is your experience with
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Carbon Monoxide Detectors – Choose good quality carbon monoxide alarms from local Home Depot or Loews – don’t be cheap. At a minimum, industry experts recommend a CO alarm be installed on each level of the home — ideally on any level with fuel burning appliances and outside of sleeping areas. Additional CO alarms are
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For 2025, and as for previous years since 2014, the state of California requires – when selling – all newly installed battery only type smoke detectors to have a 10 year battery installed inside which can not be replaced. If the batteries in the smoke detector you have are replaceable, they are not California compliant
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Easy method to measure and find out exactly the flow or GPF – gallons per flush – your toilet is using per flush. California building codes require toilets to be 1.28 GPF if brand new in 2023, but any toilet that flushes 1.6 GPF (or less) are typically considered ‘low flow’. The City of Angeles
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Below is a copy of the most recent city of Los Angeles 9a report. Form can be filled out then printed or simply downloaded. The form contains four pages. Bookmark this page for your records when selling in the city of Los Angeles. Have questions about how to fill out the 9a report? Send us
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