New law requiring the installation of carbon monoxide detectors in ALL homes in Chicago

There’s a New State Law Requiring the Installation of Carbon Monoxide Detectors In Your Home. What Do You Need To Know?

In 2006, the Illinois General Assembly passed a new law which requires the placement of Carbon Monoxide Detectors in residences. Find out what you should know about detectors and your compliance with this law.

Public Act 94-741 mandates that every dwelling unit in Illinois must be equipped with at least one carbon monoxide alarm within 15 feet of every room used for sleeping purposes.

This law is effective January 1, 2007.

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