In case you haven't heard...A new law was passed that will affect nearly every California homeowner. Senate Bill 183 requires carbon monoxide detectors be placed in all California dwelling units. They have set a deadline of July 1, 2011 for single family homes, and January 1, 2013 for all other dwelling units (multi-family, apartments, motels, etc.).
Carbon monoxide detectors are a wise precaution to have. According to the American Medical Association, carbon monoxide poisoning is the leading cause of accidental poisoning deaths in the US. The California Air Resources Board has determined that 30-40 "avoidable deaths", on average, occur in California each year due to unintentional carbon monoxide poisoning. Additionally this is the cause of 175-700 "avoidable" emergency room visits and hospitalization in the state.
So if you don't already have a carbon monoxide detector in your home, grab one next time you are shopping and install it. It's a smart thing to do, and soon, it will be the law.
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