ATTENTION NEW YORK CITY RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS:

How Old are the Carbon Monoxide Alarms in Your Building?

In 2004 NYC enacted a law requiring carbon monoxide (CO) alarms in most residences. Many of the units installed at that time have already or will soon reach the end of their useful life, and will begin beeping every 30 seconds. Kidde CO alarms are UL-listed and will beep after seven years of power.

There is a new ordinance that takes effect April 25, 2012 and requires CO alarms to be replaced at the end of the manufacturer's suggested useful life (with a 6 month compliance date).

NYC Local Bill Number 0746-2011:

• Impacts all multiple dwellings and one- and two- family homes. Some units in buildings without fossil fuel burning furnaces or boilers may be exempt (see Department of Buildings regulations).
• Replacement CO alarms shall comply with UL 2034 and emit an end-of-life notification.
• CO alarms must be placed within each dwelling unit and within 15 feet of each sleeping area.
• Dwelling occupant shall reimburse the owner in the amount of $25 for the cost of the CO alarm replacement.

Once an alarm sounds its end-of-life warning, it will not 
detect CO. Beat the Beep! Protect your family by installing 
a new Kidde CO alarm immediately!

Is Your Carbon Monoxide Alarm Beeping?
View a quick reference guide to determine if your
alarm has reached its end of life.

NYC carbon monoxide alarm
law compliance details.

NOTICE: PLEASE READ: This information is Kidde’s summary interpretation of the NYC Local Bill Number 0746-2011, and was prepared as general reference material ONLY. This summary is NOT authoritative. For your specific compliance requirements please refer to the actual language of theNYC Local Bill Number 0746-2011 or consult legal counsel.

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