Thursday, May 10, 2012

Carbon Monoxide News - May 10, 2012

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Connecticut legislature passes bill requiring smoke and carbon monoxide detectors
The Republic
Under the legislation, carbon monoxide detectors would be required if there is a fireplace, fuel-burning appliance or attached garage. It also allows the commissioner of Construction Services to conduct a public awareness campaign to educate the public ...

Pickens Fire Receives Donated Equipment from Firehouse Subs
Patch.com
The department received four carbon monoxide detectors worth more than $2000 from the Easley sub shop. By Carolyn Farr Smith Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation awarded more than $2000 of equipment to Pickens Fire Department Wednesday during a ...

Carbon monoxide danger warning to campers
Midweek Herald
Campers are being urged to take extra care and remember the dangers of carbon monoxide poisoning. Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service's community safety and risk management manager Phil Martin is reminding campers to take care when camping and ...

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National Conference of State Legislatures
Carbon Monoxide Detectors State Statutes
Twenty-five U.S. states have statutes that require carbon monoxide detectors in certain residential buildings. Updated Nov. 2011
Alaska | Arkansas | California | Colorado | Connecticut | Florida | Georgia | Illinois | Maine | Maryland | Massachusetts| Michigan | Minnesota | Montana | New Jersey | New Hampshire | New York | North Carolina | Oregon | Rhode Island | Texas | Utah | Vermont | Virginia | Washington | Wisconsin | West Virginia

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