Thursday morning February 10, 2011 was the weekly meeting of the Pasadena Foothills Association of Realtors MLS meeting. We had one person on our agenda, attorney Kelly G. Richardson, Esq. of Richardson & Harman, PC - our Associations legal counsel. Those agents who actually take the time to go to our weekly meetings are able to stay abreast of any changes that take place and can quickly get the information out to the community and most importantly - to our clients. With that, here's the topic!
New Law Re: Carbon Monoxide Detectors
- Carbon monoxide "CO" accounts for approximately 500 non fire related deaths per year averaging 23 deaths in California annually.
- SB 183 Lowenthal - Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Prevention Act of 2010 is the law to research.
- Deadlines for the Installation of CO Detectors: July 1, 2011 for Single Family Dwelling Units and January 1, 2013 for all other existing dwelling units.
- This law applies to residences with fossil fuel burning heaters or appliances, a fireplace or an attached garage.
- See manufacturer's instructions for how many to install and where.
- Violation Consequences: 30 days to correct after initial notice and a $200 fine thereafter.
- Private remedy for failure to comply - $100.00 exclusive remedy
- List of Approved "CO" detection devices - by State Fire Marshall
- ***Possible 6 month delay in deadline - if the State Dept. of Housing and Community Development and Fire Marshall determine insufficient supply of devices.
and...
State Fire Marshall web site: http://osfm.fire.ca.gov/
Carbon Monoxide detectors range in price form just a few dollars ($6.00) and upwards of $45.00 depending on maker and model, so shop wisely.
For further information on this subject I direct you to the government website http://www.cdc.gov/co/
As always, providing you the latest information to simplify your lives - and protect you!
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