What is about the new Carbon Monoxide law?
You probably have heard in the radio news about the new California law requiring carbon monoxide detectors installed in your homes. California Senate Bill 183 requires Carbon Monoxide Alarms installed for dwelling units intended for human occupancy with a fuel burning appliance, fireplace or attached garage.
What are the effective dates?
It starts July 1, 2011 for existing Single-Family dwellings
It starts January 1, 2013 for existing Multi-Family dwellings
What is Carbon Monoxide?
Carbon Monoxide is a colorless, odorless gas which is highly toxic to humans and animals in high quantity. Because of those three main characteristics, people could be inhaling and not realize it.
How does Carbon Monoxide formed?
Carbon Monoxide is formed when there is not enough oxygen to produce Carbon Dioxide. Thus, most likely Carbon Monoxide is formed in an enclosed space such as enclosed garage while vehicle is operating. Other scenarios where Carbon Monoxide can form are from malfunctioning fuel-burning appliances such as furnaces, water heaters, and gas and kerosene room heaters. Portable generators, fireplaces, and charcoal burned in enclosed space can also generate Carbon Monoxide.
What are the numbers of Carbon Monoxide poisoning?
According to California Air Resources Board, up to 40 California residents die each year from carbon monoxide poisoning. There is also hundreds of avoidable emergency room visits and hospitalization each year. According to Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the common symptoms of Carbon Monoxide poisoning are headache, dizziness and vomiting, but high levels can cause loss of consciousness and death.
What are the numbers of Carbon Monoxide poisoning?
According to California Air Resources Board, up to 40 California residents die each year from carbon monoxide poisoning. There is also hundreds of avoidable emergency room visits and hospitalization each year. According to Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the common symptoms of Carbon Monoxide poisoning are headache, dizziness and vomiting, but high levels can cause loss of consciousness and death.
How do we prevent Carbon Monoxide poisoning?
Carbon Monoxide poisoning is an avoidable deaths which is preventable by installing carbon monoxide detectors.
Which Carbon Monoxide detectors are approved for installation?
COMPLIANT KIDDE ALARM
Battery Operated:
- Kidde KN-COB-B (9CO5-02) Battery Operated Carbon Monoxide Alarm
Hardwired with Battery Backup:
- Kidde KN-COB-IC (900-0120) (21006406) AC Wire-In Carbon Monoxide Alarm w/ Alkaline Battery Back-up
- Kidde Silhouette KN-COPF-i (21007426) 120V AC/DC Wire-in Low Profile Carbon Monoxide Alarm
Combination Smoke/ CO Alarms:
- Kidde KN-COB-IC (900-0120) (21006406) AC Wire-In Carbon Monoxide Alarm w/ Alkaline Battery Back-up
- Kidde KN-COSM-IB (900-0114) (21006377) AC Wire-In with Battery Back-Up Combination Carbon Monoxide & Smoke Alarm with Ionization Sensor
- Kidde KN-COPE-I (21007624) AC Wire-In with Battery Back-Up Combination Carbon Monoxide & Smoke Alarm with Photoelectric Sensor
Plug-In:
- Kidde KN-COB-LCB-A (900-0193) (21006137) AC Powered, Plug-In with Battery Backup Electrochemical Sensor Carbon Monoxide Alarm
- Kidde KN-COB-DP-LS (900-0235) (21007329) Nighthawk AC Plug-in Operated Carbon Monoxide Alarm
COMPLIANT BRK/ FIRST ALERT ALARMS
Battery Operated:
- BRK Electronics CO250B 9V DC Battery Operated Tamper Resistant Electrochemical Carbon Monoxide (CO) Alarm
- BRK Electronics CO250LB 9V DC Lithium Battery Operated Tamper Resistant Electrochemical Carbon Monoxide (CO) Alarm
- BRK Electronics CO400B 9V DC Battery Operated Electrochemical Carbon Monoxide (CO) Alarm
- BRK Electronics CO410B 9V DC Battery Operated Electrochemical Carbon Monoxide (CO) Alarm with Digital Display
Plug-In with Battery Backup:
- BRK Electronics CO604B 120V AC/DC Plug-in with 9V Battery Backup Electrochemical Carbon Monoxide (CO) Alarm
- BRK Electronics CO614B 120V AC/DC Plug-in with 9V Battery Backup Electrochemical Carbon Monoxide (CO) Alarm with Digital Display
Hardwired with Battery Backup:
- BRK Electronics CO5120BN 120V AC/DC Hardwired with 9V Battery Backup Electrochemical Carbon Monoxide (CO) Alarm
- BRK Electronics CO5120PDBN 120V AC/DC Hardwired with 9V Battery Backup Electrochemical Carbon Monoxide (CO) Alarm with Digital Display
Combination Smoke/ CO Alarms:
- BRK Electronics SC9120B 120V AC/DC Hardwired with 9V Battery Backup Ionization Smoke Alarm and Carbon Monoxide Combo Alarm
- BRK Electronics SC7010B 120V AC/DC Hardwired with 9V Battery Backup Photoelectric Smoke Alarm and Carbon Monoxide Combo Alarm
- BRK Electronics SCO2B 9V Alkaline Battery Operated dual ionization Smoke Alarm and Carbon Monoxide Combo Alarm
- BRK Electronics SCO2LB 9V Lithium Battery Operated Photoelectric Smoke Alarm and Carbon Monoxide Combo Alarm
- BRK Electronics SCO5B 2 AA Battery Operated Photoelectric Smoke Alarm and Carbon Monoxide Combo Alarm
Click here for more info regarding the UL listed and pre-approved model that complies with the Carbon Monoxide CA law.
For your specific compliance requirements please refer to the actual law or regulation or consult legal counsel.
