This is so important it should be a feature post. I have done my part, and am re blogging it as well.

At this time of year especially we invariably read about CO poisoning due to a faulty space heater, a leaky gas heater, etc. and although accidents with faulty equipment do happen, they do not need to result in death.

California has a new law, but if you live somewhere that does not mandate such equipment, recommend the CO detectors to your clients and friends anyway.

Via Jeff Dowler ~ Carlsbad Real Estate ~ 760-840-1360 (RE/MAX Moonlight Beach (CA DRE Lic. # 01490977)):

Carbon Monoxide - The Silent Killer Prompts a New Law in California for 2011 

Crime Scene? Or the Fault of Carbon Monoxide?The dangers of carbon monoxide have been known for quite some time, although perhaps not as well publicized as they should be. We still hear stories of people succumbing to CO poisoning every year.

The problem, of course, is you cannot smell CO. 

California has passed a new law that goes into effect January 1, 2011 regarding the use of carbon monoxide detection devices.

This new law, SB 183, enacts the 2010 Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Prevention Act that requires that a carbon monoxide detector be placed in any dwelling that is intended for human occupation. This is true for homeowners as well as owners of rental property. 

Failure to comply is punishable by a fine of up to $200 for each offense. 

Owners of existing single-family dwelling units must comply by July 1, 2011. 

All others must comply by January 1, 2013.  

The Transfer Disclosure Statement (TDS) and the Manufactured Home Transfer Disclosure Statement (MHTDS) will now also include a disclosure about carbon monoxide detectors.

 

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1 Comments on Carbon Monoxide - The Silent Killer | New Law in California for 2011

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2010
378,887 Points 5 Featured Posts Attended Rain Camp Called Shot Master

Boy we've been here about 240 years without the government sticking their noses in this issue... so much for our liberty on this one.

I'm invincible!  I've lived 45 years without Carbon Monoxide gettin me!
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