Protect Your Family and Obey the New Law: Carbon Monoxide Detectors
As of February lst, it will be a state requirement that all homes have a carbon monoxide detectors. Some municipalities with code compliance requirements related to sales of properties may already have this rule in effect, but as of February lst, the entire state will be under this new law.
This is actually an expansion of the current law that covers one and two family dwellings. The expansion now requires these saftey devices in the basement and all levels of the dwelling, except attic and storage areas of new and existing homes.
CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTORS will protect your family from potentially fatal poisoning from this odorless, tasteless and invisible gas. It seems like every now and then, there is a story on the news about a family that was sickened or worse yet, killed from leaking carbon monoxide gas from a gas furnace, water heater or appliance. Because it is odorless and tasteless, it is known as the silent killer. If there is some leaking of carbon monoxide, a person may feel sick, and when they leave the premises, and get fresh air, they start to feel better. According to experts, it is the leading cause of poisoning yearly.
Just like the laws covering smoke detectors, there is no fine for non-compliance, but they will definitely be on the list for home inspections. And of course, regardless of a law, if it protects your family or tenants it is worth the small cost to install!
To find out other ways to increase your families saftey at home, feel free to contact me at Shorewest Realtors. I serve the City and Suburbs of Greater Milwaukee.
Posted by: 
Pat Tasker
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