multi-family dwelling for which a building permit is issued for new
construction on or after July 1, 2009, that has a fuel-burning heater or
appliance, a fireplace, or an attached garage to have an operational carbon
monoxide alarm installed within a specified distance of each room
lawfully used for sleeping purposes.
Sets forth the maintenance and installation requirements for carbon
monoxide alarms in single-family dwellings and dwelling units in
multi-family dwellings that are used for rental purposes.
Specifies that nothing in the act shall be construed to limit a
municipality, city, home rule city, city and county, county, or other local
governmental entity from adopting or enforcing more stringent
requirements for the installation and maintenance of carbon monoxide
alarms.
Establishes that any person who installs a carbon monoxide alarm
according to the manufacturer's published instructions shall have no
liability to any person with respect to the operation, maintenance, or
effectiveness of the carbon monoxide alarm.
1 Be it enacted by the General Assembly of the State of Colorado:"