Iowa Admin. Code r. 661-211.13

Current through Register Vol. 47, No. 5, September 4, 2024

Rule 661-211.13 - Carbon monoxide alarms-alternative systems

(1)Carbon monoxide detection systems. Commercially installed carbon monoxide detection systems which have the capability of notifying all occupants of dwelling units or sleeping units within a building shall be an acceptable alternative to the installation of carbon monoxide alarms and shall be deemed compliant with this chapter.

(2)Combination alarms. The carbon monoxide alarm may be combined with smoke detecting devices provided that the combined unit complies with the respective provisions of 661-Chapter 210 regarding smoke detectors and this chapter regarding carbon monoxide alarms or other reference standards and applicable codes. A combined carbon monoxide alarm/smoke alarm shall emit different alarm signals for carbon monoxide and for smoke. Combination carbon monoxide alarm/smoke alarms shall be an acceptable alternative to carbon monoxide alarms.

Adopted by IAB February 28, 2018/Volume XL, Number 18, effective 2/7/2018