A Carbon Monoxide Alarm Can Save Your Life...
Why You Need A Carbon Monoxide Alarm
It's the Law
Senate Bill 1924 in North Carolina requires Carbon Monoxide Alarms for residential rental properties with a fuel burning appliance, fireplace or attached garage.
Effective Date
Effective date of this law is January 1st, 2010.
Dwellings Affected
New and existing residential rental properties with a fossil fuel burning appliance, fireplace or attached garage.
Installation Requirements
A landlord that installs one carbon monoxide alarm per rental unit per level shall be deemed to be in compliance.
Approved Alarms
Alarms are required to be approved by an nationally recognized testing laboratory (NRTL) such as UL or ETL to the ANSI/UL 2034 standard. Alarms may be electrical or battery operated with hardwired and interconnected alarms being required for New Construction. Combination smoke and carbon monoxide alarms are also acceptable as long as they meet ANSI/UL 2034 and 217 standards.
Exemptions
Exemptions are included for buildings containing neither attached garage nor fuel-burning appliances.
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