CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTION INFORMATION
New York State has adopted a rule that amends the Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code by adding provisions requiring the installation of carbon monoxide detection in all new and existing commercial buildings that have appliances, devices or systems that may emit carbon monoxide or an attached garage. School facilities are included in the definition of commercial buildings. The rule became effective on June 27, 2015. The rule has been proposed for adoption as a permanent measure.
- Carbon Monoxide Newsletter Article July 2015 (07/23/15)
- Unless the school district’s buildings are currently in compliance with the requirements of the rule, NYSED encourages school districts to complete and submit a certification statement to NYSED. A template for the written certification statement that can be used during the transition period has been provided by NYSED. Please use the following link to submit certification to NYSED:
- Certification Form (07/23/15)
- Carbon Monoxide Detection for Commercial Buildings
- The complete rule text is available on the NYS Department of State website (07/23/15)
- Technical Guideline for Public School Districts and BOCES to comply with regulations for Carbon Monoxide Detection in Commercial Buildings:
- This document focuses on the requirements under the new regulations for the installation of carbon monoxide detection in existing public school & BOCES buildings.
- Public School & BOCES Guidelines (59KB) (09/15/15)
- Technical Guideline for Non-Public Schools to comply with regulations for Carbon Monoxide Detection in Commercial Buildings:
- This document focuses on the requirements under the new regulations for the installation of carbon monoxide detection in existing non-public school buildings.
- Non Public School Guidelines (37KB) (01/26/16)
- Carbon monoxide presentation (3.6MB) to Nassau/Suffolk and Southern Westchester BOCES on December 15, 2015. (12/16/15)
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September 7, 2017