Elderly Couple Survives Carbon Monoxide Poisoning

As per Section R315 Carbon Monoxide Alarms are required outide of each separate sleeping area in the immediate vicinity of the bedrooms.  This is required in new residences that have either fuel-fired appliances or attached garages.

In existing residences that have either fuel-fired appliances or an attached garage this is having work performed that requires a permit, carbon monoxide alarms are required outside of each sleeping area in the immediate vicinity of the bedrooms.

The alarms are required to meet UL 2034 and be installed in accordance with the 2009 International Residential Code and the manufacturer's installation instructions.