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When did carbon monoxide (CO) alarms become required by law in Florida homes?
Thursday, May 16, 2019
Florida Statute 553.885 requires that any new home, or addition to a home, permitted on or after July 1, 2008, that has a fossil-fuel burning heater or appliance, a fireplace, or attached garage shall have a carbon monoxide alarm installed within 10 feet of each sleeping room. For full details, see our blog post Are carbon monoxide alarms required to be installed in homes in Florida?
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Here’s links to a collection of our blog posts about SAFETY:
• Does all tempered glass have a label?
• What is the best place to install carbon monoxide alarms (CO detectors) in a house?
• Why is it important to use "cabinet screws" to mount the upper cabinets in the kitchen?
• When was a solid wood door first required between the garage and house?
• Should I get a lightning rod system to protect my house?
• What are the "Aging In Place" features to look for when buying a retirement home?
• How do I safely remove a dead rodent (rat, mouse or squirrel) from the attic?
• Does pushing the test button on a smoke alarm test the smoke sensor device inside?
• What is the minimum height of a ceiling fan above the floor?
• Should a smoke alarm be installed in the kitchen?
• Why is a double cylinder deadbolt lock on an exterior door a safety hazard?
• Why are rubber washing machine hoses a safety risk?
• What can I do to avoid kitchen accidents and injuries?
• Where are smoke alarms required to be located?
• Are old vinyl tile floors dangerous?
• How can I use safety checks to limit my tenant liability for a rental house?
• Do you inspect for trip hazards around the home?
• When should I replace my smoke alarms?
• Why is an anti-tip device now required behind the range?
• What are the hazards to avoid when going into an attic?
• What are the warning signs of a dangerous deck?
• What is the difference between a handrail and a guardrail?
• Why are window security bars dangerous?
• How can formaldehyde gas in a house be a problem?
• What does the new Florida smoke alarm law require?
• Which trees are most likely to fall over on your house in a hurricane?
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