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Do I need a carbon monoxide detector for a home inspection?
I am building a house and want to make sure I am in full compliance with all building and safety laws. Do I need a carbon monoxide detector to pass a home inspection?
Nick Kunze · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
Yes, you do need a carbon monoxide detector by law. Plus, it is very dangerous to live in a house without a working detector.
Carbon monoxide detectors are required on every habitable floor of a home. Make sure you have detectors set up and working before your inspection.
Carbon monoxide is an odorless, scentless, tasteless, and colorless gas that can be deadly. Without working carbon monoxide sensors, you could experience serious illness or even death in the home.
Household items that emit carbon monoxide include:
- Fossil fuel-burning appliances
- Fireplaces
- Grills
- Running cars in a shut garage
If your carbon monoxide alarm goes off, leave the house and call the fire department. Don’t ignore an alarm—your life may depend on it.
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