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It’s the LawSenate Bill 183 in California requires Carbon Monoxide Alarms for dwelling units intended for human occupancy with a fuel burning appliance, fireplace or attached garage. Effective DateEffective date of this law is January 1, 2011 for new construction, July 1, 2011 for existing single family dwellings and January 1, 2013 for all other. Dwellings Affected“Dwelling unit intended for human occupancy” means a single-family dwelling, factory-built home as defined in ...

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Only BRK CO alarms with a "smart interconnect" can be interconnected with smoke and heat alarms. The smart interconnect sends a unique signal for smoke and CO alarms on one interconnect wire. With non-smart interconnect CO products, no electrical hazard is associated with such a connection of CO and smoke alarms. However, homeowner confusion can arise when an alarm condition exists when these two devices are interconnected as they have different horn patterns.

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    The National Fire Protection Association NFPA recommends one smoke alarm on every floor, in every sleeping area, and in every bedroom.  In new construction, the smoke alarms must be AC powered and interconnected.  See 'Agency Placment Recommendations for details.  For additional coverage, it is recommended you install a smoke alarm in all rooms, halls storage areas, finished attics, and basements, where temperatures normally remain between 40 F and 100 F Ma...

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