As of January 1, 2007 a new Minnesota carbon monoxide law requires that all newly-constructed, single and multi-family dwellings have a UL listed carbon monoxide alarm installed. The law states that 1 detector be installed within 10 feet of all bedrooms in the home. This may mean that some homes will require more than 1 detector if the there are multiple sleeping areas throughout the building.
As of August 1, 2008 all existing single families are required to have appropriate number of CO detectors and on August 1, 2009 all multi-family dwellings will need to come into compliance. View more detail about the new Minnesota law here...
Why was this law enacted? From 2002 to 2006, 92 Minnesotans lost their lives to accidental carbon monoxide poisoning. Carbon monoxide is produced from the combustion of fossil fuels. Thus the burning of propane, natural gas, charcoal, wood and gasoline all produce this silent killer. Since CO is an orderless and tasteless gas it is especially important to have a detector to sound an alarm.
To help you comply with the new Minnesota Carbon Monoxide law we have found a simple battery powered unit that will provide the protection you need. Many units are of the plug in variety, but we feel that these are not necessary and possibly inadvisable if you have pets or children that could knock them loose or damage them. Honeywell's SF350RVUL provides continuous system testing and sounds an alarm when the unit has malfunctioned and when the unit needs to be replaced, usually in about 5 years. At only $29.95, Honeywell has provided a product that you can afford and put your trust in. Purchase one here....
