Guidelines for Homeowners and Tenants (Last Updated: November 5, 2004) WHAT BUILDINGS ARE COVERED?
• What does the new law require and where can I get a copy? Almost every house and apartment in New York City must have a carbon monoxide detector installed before November 1, 2004. This includes one and two family dwellings. The new law and the Department of Buildings Carbon Monoxide Detector Rules (1 RCNY § 28-02) are available online. See “New Carbon Monoxide Detector Regulations” for links to all the available documents, including forms, brochures and guidelines. • Are owner-occupied units exempt from the carbon monoxide installation requirements? No. The law covers all residential buildings, whether or not the house or apartment is owner-occupied. • Are any houses or apartments exempt from the carbon monoxide installation requirements? Almost all houses and apartments must install carbon monoxide detectors. The exceptions are for houses and buildings that do not have a furnace, boiler, and/or water heater that burns fossil fuel (gas, oil or coal), and do not have other potential C
