Guides
Smoke Cert by Town guides
Plain, sourced guides on smoke alarm and carbon monoxide alarm certificates required when selling a home. Every guide lists the official sources it is based on.
Home Safety
New Jersey
Smoke Alarms
Where smoke alarms must go: levels, bedrooms and hallways
Learn where smoke alarms belong for safety and resale: every level, bedrooms, hallways, stairs, and the state rules home sellers should check.
Read the guide →Photoelectric vs. ionization smoke alarms
Learn how photoelectric and ionization smoke alarms differ, which type fits resale rules, and how to avoid common inspection delays.
Read the guide →Alarm rules
Carbon monoxide alarm placement rules
Where should carbon monoxide alarms go? Learn the core placement rules, plus Massachusetts and New Jersey differences that matter at resale.
Read the guide →10-year sealed-battery alarms: when they are required
Practical guide to when 10-year sealed-battery smoke alarms are required, with Massachusetts 26F and New Jersey resale rules and key exceptions.
Read the guide →Home sale
Home Sale
Portable fire extinguisher rules for selling a home
Portable fire extinguisher rules at home sale vary by state. Learn what Massachusetts and New Jersey require, what changed, and how to check local rules.
Read the guide →How to pass a smoke certificate inspection the first time
A practical, first-time pass guide for smoke certificate inspections, with Massachusetts and New Jersey resale rules, alarm checks, timing tips, and FAQs.
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