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  • New York CARBON MONOXIDE ALARM LAW - 2/22/2010

    In the State of New York CO alarms must be installed in ALL new and existing one and two-family dwellings, multifamily dwellings and rentals having a fuel-burning appliance, system or attached garage.



    WHAT IS CARBON MONOXIDE?

    Carbon monoxide is a highly toxic invisible gas. It is the product of the incomplete combustion (burning) of wood and fossil fuels such as home heating fuel oil, natural gas, gasoline, kerosene and coal. Major sources of CO in homes are from fuel burning (not electric) heaters, water heaters, fireplaces, wood burning stoves, gas clothing dryers and a vehicle running in a closed garage. When these appliances are not properly maintained or properly vented to a chimney, CO can build up in a building. Carbon monoxide is very dangerous because it is a colorless, odorless, tasteless and non-irritating gas. Breathing CO (resulting in CO poisoning) is harmful and can be fatal. The warning signs of CO poisoning are headache, dizziness, fatigue, shortness of breath and nausea.



    WHAT DOES THE NEW CARBON MONOXIDE ALARM LAW REQUIRE?

    CO alarms must be installed in ALL new and existing one and two-family dwellings, multifamily dwellings and rentals having a fuel-burning appliance, system or attached garage.



    WHEN MUST CARBON MONOXIDE ALARMS BE INSTALLED?

    Enforcement of the carbon monoxide alarm law occurs on February 22, 2010.



    WHAT TYPES OF CARBON MONOXIDE ALARMS ARE REQUIRED?

    CO Alarms must be labeled and listed to comply with UL 2034 or CSA 6.19 and installed in accordance to manufacturers instructions.



    WHERE SHOULD CARBON MONOXIDE ALARMS BE INSTALLED?

    The NFPA recommends CO alarms be installed in central location outside each sleeping area and on every level of the home.



    WHAT SHOULD BE DONE IF A CARBON MONOXIDE ALARM ACTIVATES?

    If you know which unit is causing the problem, open windows, shut off the fuel supply to the unit and call a service company to have the unit repaired. If you do not know the cause of the activation of the alarm, remove everyone from the house and call the Fire Department (911).



    FOR QUESTIONS RELATED TO CARBON MONOXIDE LAW

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