posted on Thursday, May 07, 2009 8:42 AM
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klehan
CO Detector Law Passes Maine House, Now to Senate
It is a well-known fact that all apartments in Maine must have fire detectors. But soon, carbon monoxide detectors may be added to the list of rental unit must-haves.
A bill that would require carbon monoxide detectors in all single-family homes being converted into apartments or rental units passed in the Maine Senate Tuesday.
The bill, LD 550, was sponsored by Sen. Bill Diamond (D-District 12).
"Carbon monoxide is a toxic gas that you can't see, smell or taste. Every year Maine citizens die as a result of this deadly gas. The passage of this bill will help greatly in the prevention of carbon monoxide poisoning," Diamond said in a prepared statement.
The bill now heads to the Maine House for a vote.