An Act To Amend The Laws Governing Carbon Monoxide Detectors

This bill updates Maine laws to improve carbon monoxide detector requirements for new buildings and educational facilities. It mandates that new construction of homes, hotels, and dormitories built on or after August 1, 2012 must have detectors in each bedroom and access areas, with an additional requirement starting January 1, 2027, to follow national fire safety codes for other occupancy types. The law also changes how educational facilities must install detectors, requiring compliance with national safety codes rather than just a minimum of one unit, and clarifies which officials can enforce these rules. All detectors must be powered by both electricity and a battery, or use specific alternative battery options depending on the device type.