Carbon monoxide detection requirements can be confusing given the differences between existing and new building requirements, knowing where the detectors should be located and whether you need them at all. Any building that uses a fossil fuel burning appliance should have CO detection. The locations for that detection are varied and a subject for another [Read More]
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New Carbon Monoxide Requirements
Since January 1, 2016 the State of Illinois has required carbon monoxide (CO) detectors in schools which fall under the jurisdiction of the Illinois State Board of Education. Public Act 099-0470 inserted language to 105 ILCS 5/10 that added the requirement for school boards of education to ensure each school has proper CO detection in [Read More]
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