Bill > S287

Introduced Session

This bill provides an additional layer of protection for occupants of certain multiple dwelling units requiring carbon monoxide detectors. The bill requires that any hotel or multiple dwelling unit that is required to be equipped with a carbon monoxide detector and that is already equipped with a monitored fire alarm system, also be equipped with a monitored carbon monoxide system. The bill defines a "monitored fire alarm system" as a fire detection or suppression system that, in addition to sounding a localized siren or alert, also transmits a notification to the local fire department or emergency services entity in order to alert that entity of a potential fire emergency requiring response from the department or entity. A "monitored carbon monoxide system" is defined by the bill as a carbon monoxide sensor device that, in addition to sounding a localized siren or alert, also transmits a notification to the local fire department or emergency services entity in order to alert that entity of a potential carbon monoxide emergency requiring response from the department or entity.

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Brian Stack (D)*,  Shirley Turner (D)*, 

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Community and Urban Affairs Committee (on 01/09/2024)

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