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Carbon Monoxide Detectors

Carbon Monoxide is a silent but deadly killer, but the dangers that it brings can be protected against. New York State Law has made it mandatory that detection devices be installed in all commercial buildings.

New York state law (Title 19. Part 1228.4). requires:

Owners of all new and existing commercial buildings and restaurants to install and maintain operable carbon monoxide (CO) detecting devices that meet State Fire Prevention and Building Code Council Standards. The law applies to commercial buildings or restaurants with appliances, devices or systems that may emit carbon monoxide (e.g., fuel fired furnaces and boilers, space heaters with pilot lights or open flames, wood stoves, fireplaces, stoves, ovens, gas water heaters) or that have an attached garage.

In addition to costly personal injury claims, failure to comply with the law can result in strict penalties including, but not limited to, steep civil penalties, imprisonment or both.

To ensure compliance with NY state regulations and any laws in their municipality, we recommend that businesses contact their licensed security and fire system providers for assistance is acquiring, installing and maintaining the required CO detecting devices.

The complete text of 19 NYCRR 1228.4 can be found here.