HomeMy WebLinkAboutCarbonMonoxideDetectorsThere are separate regulations
covering Carbon Monoxide
Detectors/Alarms in One and Two -
Family Dwellings in Wisconsin. There
are also separate regulations covering
Smoke Detectors in various types of
buildings.
• Any Carbon Monoxide Detector that
bears an Underwriters Laboratories
listing mark or similar mark from an
independent product safety
certification organization is acceptable
for use in Wisconsin.
• Carbon Monoxide Detectors/Alarms
must be installed according to the
instructions of the manufacturer of the
device.
• Violations of the CO regulations in
SPS 362.0915 are subject to possible
penalties. See s. 101.149 (8), Stats.
• If you need assistance to access
services or need material in an
alternate format, please contact the
Department of Safety and
Professional Services. TDD Relay dial
711 in Wisconsin, 800-947-3529
outside.
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The owner of a residential building must
maintain carbon monoxide detectors / alarms
according to the manufacturer's instructions.
An occupant of a unit in a residential building
may give the owner of the residential building
written notice that a CO device is not functional
or has been removed by a person other than
the occupant. The owner of the residential
building shall repair or replace the
nonfunctional or missing device within five
days after receipt of the notice.
DIS also has One and Two -Family Dwelling
Smoke Alarm and CO Detector/Alarm info online:
https://dsps.wi.gov/Documents/Programs/UDC/
SmokeAlarmsCarbonMonoxideAlarms.pdf
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In Wisconsin, if you have fuel -burning
appliances in a multi -unit residential
building (3 or more units), you must
have carbon monoxide detectors/
alarms.
Carbon monoxide is a colorless,
odorless gas produced by incompletely
burning fuel containing carbon. You
can't see it, smell it, or taste it; but
carbon monoxide can kill.
A carbon monoxide detector/alarm is a
device that detects the presence of
carbon monoxide and sounds an alarm
to give people in the area a chance to
safely leave the building.
What are some examples of multi -unit
residential buildings subject to the
requirement for detectors/alarms?
They include public buildings used for
sleeping or lodging, such as hotels,
motels, condominiums, apartment
buildings, dormitories, fraternities,
sororities, convents, seminaries, jails,
prisons, homeless shelters, and
community -based residential facilities.
Also included are tourist rooming
houses (cabins) and bed and breakfast
establishments. Hospitals and nursing
homes are not included.
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Carbon Monoxide poisoning can cause
brain damage and death.
Carbon Monoxide Gas is the leading
cause of accidental poisoning
deaths in the United States.
Carbon Monoxide Gas is produced by
common household fuel -burning
appliances. When not properly
vented, poison gas from these appliances
can build up in a room or building.
Early symptoms of Carbon Monoxide
Poisoning such as headaches, nausea,
and fatigue are often not connected to
carbon monoxide as the deadly gas builds
up undetected.
A Carbon Monoxide Detector/Alarm is a
device that will detect the presence of
Carbon Monoxide (CO) and sounds an
alarm to give people in the area a chance
to safely leave the building. CO
Detectors/Alarms by themselves are not
Smoke Detectors, and vice versa.
However, there are combination
Smoke/CO devices.
R 06/18
Minimum Carbon Monoxide Detector Locations
Multi -Unit Residential Buildings
Consult Code SPS 362.0915
June 12, 2018
Combustion Appliance including
fireplaces; gas ranges and clothes dryers
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FIRST FLOOR
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SECOND FLOOR
Bedroom
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Notes:
Fuel Burning Appliance Outside of the Unit (Example: Gas Fireplace):
1 A carbon monoxide detector is not required in the Unit when a carbon monoxide detector is provided on
the ceiling between the fuel -burning appliance and the Unit.
Fuel Burning Appliance (Example: Gas Stove):
2 A carbon monoxide detector shall be provided in the unit that contains a fuel -burning
appliance and shall be located in the immediate vicinity of the sleeping room.
Forced -Air Furnace
A carbon monoxide detector is not required in a Unit if a carbon monoxide detector is
provided in the first room or area served by each main duct leaving the furnace and one of the following is
satisfied:
1 The carbon monoxide alarm signals are automatically transmitted to all units served by the furnace
and to a designated location at a facility staffed by trained personnel on a continuous basis where
alarm and supervisory signals are monitored, and facilities are provided for notification of the fire
department.
2. In addition to the first room or area served by each main duct leaving the furnace, a carbon monoxide
detector is installed in every 4th unit on the same floor as that first room or area.
Apartment No's. I and 3 do not require carbon monoxide detectors because they do not have any
combustion appIiances.