As of July 1t, this new law went into effect - we at Mirabella Properties would like to hear your thoughts on the subject.....

Mandatory CO Detector (Carbon Monoxide Detector) Installation for California Homeowners

Although the bill (SB 183) was signed into law in 2010, California residents must have carbon monoxide detectors in their homes as of July 1, 2011.

Who is impacted? This timeline applies to single-family homes, including individually-owned condominiums, (owner or tenant occupied) that have appliances that burn fossil fuels or homes that have attached garages or fireplaces. Types of fossil fuels include coal, kerosene, oil, wood, fuel gases, and other petroleum or hydrocarbon products, which emit carbon monoxide as a byproduct of combustion.

How much does a CO detector cost? Approximately $20 to $60

How is the law enforced? People requesting home loans will have to show that they have installed CO detectors in their homes.