Did You Know? New California Law
July 20, 2011
We are now twenty days into the month of July and a new California law affecting residential homeowners went into effect on July 1, 2011. It requires carbon monoxide detectors to be installed in every "dwelling unit intended for human occupancy."
You may ask: What is a carbon monoxide detector? It is a device similar to a smoke detector that signals the detection of carbon monoxide in the air. Under the law it must produce a distinct audible alarm when carbon monoxide is detected in the air. It can be a battery powered device, a plug-in device with a battery backup, or a device that is wired into the alternating current power line of the dwelling unit with a secondary battery backup. Home Depot, Lowe's and other home supply stores have stocked a supply of these devices with a variety of features.
For minimum security, a CO alarm should be centrally located outside each sleeping area in the immediate vicinity of the bedrooms. The Alarm should be located at least 6 inches from all exterior walls and at least 3 feet from supply or return vents.
If you haven't already installed a CO Alarm, it is important to do so. If you have a home listed for sale, you need to know that the appraiser will call out the lack of a CO Alarm and will need to reinspect to make certain that one has been installed prior to loan approval. If you own rental property, it is important to install the CO Alarms ASAP to be in compliance with the law.
We are now twenty days into the month of July and a new California law affecting residential homeowners went into effect on July 1, 2011. It requires carbon monoxide detectors to be installed in every "dwelling unit intended for human occupancy."
You may ask: What is a carbon monoxide detector? It is a device similar to a smoke detector that signals the detection of carbon monoxide in the air. Under the law it must produce a distinct audible alarm when carbon monoxide is detected in the air. It can be a battery powered device, a plug-in device with a battery backup, or a device that is wired into the alternating current power line of the dwelling unit with a secondary battery backup. Home Depot, Lowe's and other home supply stores have stocked a supply of these devices with a variety of features.
For minimum security, a CO alarm should be centrally located outside each sleeping area in the immediate vicinity of the bedrooms. The Alarm should be located at least 6 inches from all exterior walls and at least 3 feet from supply or return vents.
If you haven't already installed a CO Alarm, it is important to do so. If you have a home listed for sale, you need to know that the appraiser will call out the lack of a CO Alarm and will need to reinspect to make certain that one has been installed prior to loan approval. If you own rental property, it is important to install the CO Alarms ASAP to be in compliance with the law.
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