Firefighter Z
04-06-2011, 08:46 AM
For those who live in Multifamily dwelling (Townhouses, Apartment Duplex's, etc.) and those who are Landlords.. Are you aware of the new Law that took effect February 1st 2011?
Wisconsin’s Carbon Monoxide (CO) Law Takes Effect on February 1
Effective February 1, 2011, property owners must install Carbon Monoxide alarms in every home on every level near sleeping areas.
Wisconsin’s new carbon monoxide (CO) law will help ensure safe homes with the presence of CO alarms. But FIRE and CARBON MONOXIDE PREVENTION starts with education about this new law.
What You Need to Know
All single family and two-unit homes – new and existing – must install a CO alarm on every floor level, near sleeping areas.
New construction must be hard-wired with a battery back-up.
Existing homes may install any type of CO alarms; battery, plug-in, or combination smoke/CO devices.
A carbon monoxide detector required under this section shall bear an Underwriters Laboratories, Inc., listing mark.
The law takes effect February 1, 2011.
Alarms should be installed in accordance with directions from manufacturer.
Exceptions
CO alarms are only required in new and existing homes that have any fuel burning appliance, which includes: stoves, ovens, grills, clothes dryers, furnaces, boilers, water heaters, fireplaces and heaters OR an attached garage.
Alarms do not need to be installed in the attic, garage or storage area of homes.
Maintenance
Test alarms monthly.
Replace alarms according to manufacturer instructions.
Check batteries and replace twice a year.
Alarms should never be disconnected or unplugged.
Batteries should never be removed for other uses.
The reason why I'm posting this is that my Landlord that owns the Townhouse I live in. DOES NOT want to take care of this.
I formally typed them a letter with a print out of the law and also highlighted certain area's. I also stated that after they recieved this letter from the day they get it that they have 5 days to install the CO Detectors. (It even states so in the Law) They have not complied and now I am involving the City.
I have a Friend that works for a local Fire Department who is a Fire Inspection also and came and gave me a fire inspection of my place and it pretty much failed.
An exhaust vent that goes from my Water heater to my chimmney. The cement that holds the and seals is broken away and missing. My water main that comes from the otherside there is a opening thats 20 inchs high and 20 inches long that should be completely sealed. (I can smell the neighbor cig. smoke)
Wisconsin’s Carbon Monoxide (CO) Law Takes Effect on February 1
Effective February 1, 2011, property owners must install Carbon Monoxide alarms in every home on every level near sleeping areas.
Wisconsin’s new carbon monoxide (CO) law will help ensure safe homes with the presence of CO alarms. But FIRE and CARBON MONOXIDE PREVENTION starts with education about this new law.
What You Need to Know
All single family and two-unit homes – new and existing – must install a CO alarm on every floor level, near sleeping areas.
New construction must be hard-wired with a battery back-up.
Existing homes may install any type of CO alarms; battery, plug-in, or combination smoke/CO devices.
A carbon monoxide detector required under this section shall bear an Underwriters Laboratories, Inc., listing mark.
The law takes effect February 1, 2011.
Alarms should be installed in accordance with directions from manufacturer.
Exceptions
CO alarms are only required in new and existing homes that have any fuel burning appliance, which includes: stoves, ovens, grills, clothes dryers, furnaces, boilers, water heaters, fireplaces and heaters OR an attached garage.
Alarms do not need to be installed in the attic, garage or storage area of homes.
Maintenance
Test alarms monthly.
Replace alarms according to manufacturer instructions.
Check batteries and replace twice a year.
Alarms should never be disconnected or unplugged.
Batteries should never be removed for other uses.
The reason why I'm posting this is that my Landlord that owns the Townhouse I live in. DOES NOT want to take care of this.
I formally typed them a letter with a print out of the law and also highlighted certain area's. I also stated that after they recieved this letter from the day they get it that they have 5 days to install the CO Detectors. (It even states so in the Law) They have not complied and now I am involving the City.
I have a Friend that works for a local Fire Department who is a Fire Inspection also and came and gave me a fire inspection of my place and it pretty much failed.
An exhaust vent that goes from my Water heater to my chimmney. The cement that holds the and seals is broken away and missing. My water main that comes from the otherside there is a opening thats 20 inchs high and 20 inches long that should be completely sealed. (I can smell the neighbor cig. smoke)