OfflineSmoke Alarms have been required per the International Residential Code since the 1970's, however, Carbon Monoxide (CO) Alarms have only been indroduced as a requirement since 2006 and are manditory as of the 2009 edition of the IRC. Local Building Codes and/or the local Building Offical's mandates can supersede the IRC. So make sure if your doing extensive rehabbing or adding onto an existing structure, that you follow the appropriate guidlines for insuring your investment property is safe for renters or for re-sale.
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Thanks for the tip. It is always a good idea to keep everyone safe and a few dollars on these types of items can go a long way. Ensure you advise the tenant in the lease to frequently check batteries and that they are responsible to verify the workign condition ofthese types of items. It is a safe practice for everyone and a good routine to have. Believe and Achieve!
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I would highly recommend getting carbon monoxide alarms in several areas of your house. Especially close to any rooms where children may be sleeping. Some smoke alarms that you purchase that go in the ceiling have carbon monoxide sensors in them. I have done research on this and found that by getting the sensors that plug into the outlets in your walls many times can work better, and can alarm you quicker of any dangerous fumes that may be harming you and your family. Carbon monoxide gasses actually go to the low points of the rooms first. Many gasses rise, but not Carbon Monoxide. So if you have your sensors plugged into the walls where the outlets are usually around 18” above the ground. They can notify you quicker than the ones that are mounted on the ceiling. You can pick up sensors at any of your home improvement stores and they range in price. Get a few that fit within your budget and get them installed. It is a very cost effective way to protect you and your love ones from this silent killer. Hope this information helps.