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Carbon Monoxide
Overview
The 2009 Oregon Legislature passed HB 3450, the Lofgren and Zander Memorial Act, requiring the installation of carbon monoxide alarms in specific residential applications with a carbon monoxide source. The purpose of the bill is to reduce deaths and poisonings from carbon monoxide.
 
The Office of State Fire Marshal worked with partners and stakeholders to develop rules for minimum standards for carbon monoxide alarms in one and two family dwellings and multifamily housing. The Office of State Fire Marshal will continue to educate Oregonians about the requirements of the bill and installing carbon monoxide alarms.
 
Applicable Statutes, Rules & Fire and Life Safety Codes
Carbon Monoxide House Bill 3450 Enrolled
 
Permanent Carbon Monoxide Alarm Rules 
Effective December 28, 2010
 
Carbon Monoxide Statutes
 
New Construction Requirements
 
Frequently Asked Carbon Monoxide Questions
Frequently Asked Carbon Monoxide Questions (condensed version) 
Frequently Asked Carbon Monoxide Questions  
 
Information for Realtors, Home Inspectors and Property Management
The following chart provides general guidance and clarification for the requirements of smoke and carbon monoxide (CO) alarms as it relates to Oregon law. The Office of State Fire Marshal does not endorse any particular brand or style of smoke or CO alarm.
 
Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Alarm Chart 
Frequently Asked Questions (condensed version) about Carbon Monoxide Alarms When Selling or Renting a Residence 
Frequently Asked Carbon Monoxide Alarm Questions 
 
Free onsite training available
We encourage realtors, home inspectors and property management companies to consider onsite group training for their personnel, related to the requirements for smoke and/or CO alarms when selling, inspecting or renting 1 and 2 family or multifamily dwellings.
 
Call (503) 934-8228, or email colleen.olson@state.or.us for more information, or to schedule a training session.
 
Resources
National Fire Protection Association - Carbon Monoxide Information 
 
National Fire Protection Association - Non-Fire Carbon Monoxide Incidents Reported in 2005
  
Consumer Products Safety Commission - Carbon Monoxide Information 
 
Building Codes Division