Minn. R. agency 151, ch. 7511, pt. 7511.0915

Current through Register Vol. 49, No. 20, November 12, 2024

Part 7511.0915 - SECTION 915, CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTION

Subpart 1.IFC section 915.1.1.

IFC section 915.1.1 is amended by adding an exception to read:

Exception: In multi-family dwellings, approved and operational carbon monoxide alarms may be installed between 15 and 25 feet of carbon monoxide-producing central fixtures and equipment provided there is a centralized alarm system or other approved mechanism for responsible parties to hear the alarms at all times.

Subp. 2.IFC section 915.2.

IFC section 915.2 and subsections 915.2.1 and 915.2.2 are amended to read as follows:

915.2Locations. Where required by Section 915.1.1, carbon monoxide detection shall be installed in the locations specified in Sections 915.2.1 through 915.2.3.

915.2.1Dwelling units. Carbon monoxide detection shall be installed in dwelling units outside of each separate sleeping area within 10 feet of the bedrooms. Where a fuel-burning appliance is located in a bedroom or its attached bathroom, carbon monoxide detection shall be installed within the bedroom.

915.2.2Sleeping units. Carbon monoxide detection shall be installed in sleeping units.

Exception: Carbon monoxide detection shall be allowed to be installed outside of each separate sleeping area within 10 feet of the sleeping unit where the sleeping unit or its attached bedroom does not contain a fuel-burning appliance and is not served by a forced air furnace.

(Section 915.2.3 remains unchanged.)

Minn. R. agency 151, ch. 7511, pt. 7511.0915