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Carbon Monoxide Detector Law for Single Family Homes and Duplexes To Take Effect Feb. 1st

Posted by Tristan R. Pettit, Esq. in Carbon Monoxide Detectors / Comments

The new state law requiring that carbon monoxide detectors be installed in all single family homes and duplexes takes effect on February 1, 2011. The law requires that a functional CO2 detector be installed in the basement and on each floor (except the attic, garage or storage area) of each property.  This law can be found at sec. 101.647 of the Wisconsin Statutes.   The only exception to this would be if the building has all-electric heat ...

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