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What is the new law for carbon monoxide detectors? We rent an apartment. Are the landlords required to provide them? What about smoke detectors? We live on the second story 2 bedroom apartment with one smoke detector.
We live in Jamestown, NY.
Or does anyone know a website were I can find the info?
Answer
âIn the case of a building constructed on or after January 1, 2008, a carbon monoxide alarm shall be installed in each of the following locations:
â1. Within each dwelling unit or sleeping unit, on each story having a sleeping area.
â2. Within each dwelling unit or sleeping unit, on each story where a carbon monoxide source is located.
âOne carbon monoxide alarm installed on a story of a dwelling unit or sleeping unit having both a sleeping area and a carbon monoxide source shall suffice for that story within that dwelling unit or sleeping unit.
âIn the case of a building constructed before January 1, 2008, a carbon monoxide alarm shall be installed in each of the following locations:
â1. Within each dwelling unit or sleeping unit, on the lowest story having a sleeping area.
âIn the case of a building constructed on or after January 1, 2008, a carbon monoxide alarm shall be installed in each of the following locations:
â1. Within each dwelling unit or sleeping unit, on each story having a sleeping area.
â2. Within each dwelling unit or sleeping unit, on each story where a carbon monoxide source is located.
âOne carbon monoxide alarm installed on a story of a dwelling unit or sleeping unit having both a sleeping area and a carbon monoxide source shall suffice for that story within that dwelling unit or sleeping unit.
âIn the case of a building constructed before January 1, 2008, a carbon monoxide alarm shall be installed in each of the following locations:
â1. Within each dwelling unit or sleeping unit, on the lowest story having a sleeping area.
carbon monoxide detector?
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My apt does not have one of those. heck there is not even one in the whole building. there is a large laundry room in the basement and there are no detectors down there, not even a fire alarm. I asked very nicely if they would install some and they said i would have to pay myself. Is there some law where they have install these kind of detectors? thanks!
Answer
I'm not sure about a law, but you can buy one for not a lot of money at Wal-Mart (probably Kmart, too).
We didn't have one, and it turned out that our furnace was leaking. We kept feeling weak and having horrible headaches. Then, the repairman had to be called when the furnace wouldn't light. Later, he told us that we were so lucky but didn't understand why we weren't very ill. That's one time I was so grateful for my habit of partially opening a window even in winter; my mom wants the furnace set high, and it's far too hot for me. Well, it's fortunate for us that that open window vented the fumes.
A fire alarm also is inexpensive. We were grateful for ours when a fire started in the dryer vent. That's when we learned that you shouldn't use those dryer sheets. At first, we thought that was just an urban legend, but several people who do repairs and other work said that this does happen. The stuff in the dryer sheets can accumulate. Then, should there be any lint buildup, a fire can start!
Think about this: Once you buy and install these devices, you can always take them with you if you find another place. It's better to have them than not. I can assure you of that. Also, if they're yours, you'll be certain they have batteries and are in working order. A landlord/superintendent might not bother with them.
I'm not sure about a law, but you can buy one for not a lot of money at Wal-Mart (probably Kmart, too).
We didn't have one, and it turned out that our furnace was leaking. We kept feeling weak and having horrible headaches. Then, the repairman had to be called when the furnace wouldn't light. Later, he told us that we were so lucky but didn't understand why we weren't very ill. That's one time I was so grateful for my habit of partially opening a window even in winter; my mom wants the furnace set high, and it's far too hot for me. Well, it's fortunate for us that that open window vented the fumes.
A fire alarm also is inexpensive. We were grateful for ours when a fire started in the dryer vent. That's when we learned that you shouldn't use those dryer sheets. At first, we thought that was just an urban legend, but several people who do repairs and other work said that this does happen. The stuff in the dryer sheets can accumulate. Then, should there be any lint buildup, a fire can start!
Think about this: Once you buy and install these devices, you can always take them with you if you find another place. It's better to have them than not. I can assure you of that. Also, if they're yours, you'll be certain they have batteries and are in working order. A landlord/superintendent might not bother with them.
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