HOA Legi-Slate

On March 19, 2009, House Bill 09-1091 ("HB 1091") was sent to Governor Ritter for signature.  As discussed in the January 14, 2009 posting on HOA Legi-Slate, HB 1091 was introduced in response to the tragic deaths of the Lofgren family resulting from carbon monoxide poisoning.  HB 1091, as sent to the Governor, outlines in part requirements for the installation and placement of carbon monoxide detectors as follows:

1. Any single family dwelling or unit in a multi-family dwelling offered for sale or transfer on or after July 1, 2009, will be required to have carbon monoxide detectors installed if the unit has a fuel-burning heater or appliance, a fireplace or attached garage;  
2. Rental units, with fuel-fired appliances or attached garages, that are altered, repaired or fuel-fired appliances are replaced on or after July 1, 2009, must be equipped with operational carbon monoxide detectors and landlords will be required to provide maintenance and replacement of the detectors when notified by tenants of such a need.
3. Rental units, with fuel-fired appliances or attached garages, with a change of occupancy on or after July 1, 2009, must be equipped with operational carbon monoxide detectors and landlords will be required to provide maintenance and replacement of the detectors when notified by tenants of such a need. 

The bill also outlines the types of carbon monoxide detectors that may be installed, the locations required for installation and the responsibilities of tenants in rental units. 

The Governor is expected to sign HB 1091 into law as early as today.