New Carbon Monoxide Detector Law Goes Into Effect in Colorado on July 1, 2009
Tuesday, June 2nd, 2009EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2009
The State of Colorado has passed a new law that goes into effect July 1, 2009. It basically requires the seller of a residential property, to ensure that a Carbon Monoxide Detector be placed within 15 feet of the entrance to each bedroom.
Every law is open for interpretation. Thats what Lawyers and Judges are for. Still it seems it is probably easiest to just try to comply with this law by installing these items in your home prior to selling it. Or preferably sooner for your safety.
A quick search on google for combination carbon monoxide smoke detector, yielded 283,000+ results and seems from a glance that the units might be found as cheaply as $21.99, average around $40.00 and cost upwards of $100 at some locations. So shop around a bit. If I get time, I will share my findings as I need to get new smoke detectors for my house anyway…
This law will be required to be disclosed on new listing contracts and will likely jam up a closing or two along the way. So be aware, be prepared and prevent this problem from stopping or delaying your sale.
The law is also know as the:
Here is the most pertinent excerpt (as I saw it):
Carbon monoxide alarms in single-family dwellings - rules.
Here is a link to the full copy of the bill:
Hope this helps you and your family be safe and informed for your next real estate transaction.