This bill mandates the installation of carbon monoxide detectors in all school buildings, both public and private, to enhance safety and prevent potential health hazards associated with carbon monoxide exposure. The requirement for these detectors can be waived if it is determined that there is no potential carbon monoxide hazard in the school, such as in facilities without a heat source that could emit carbon monoxide. The Commissioner of Community Affairs is tasked with developing regulations regarding the placement and standards for these detectors, which are already required in other residential settings.

Additionally, the bill allows local governing bodies to establish fees to cover the costs of inspections and the issuance of compliance certificates related to the installation of carbon monoxide detectors. The bill also includes provisions for construction permits, stipulating that applications for school buildings must include plans for the installation of these detectors unless a carbon monoxide hazard is deemed non-existent. The Commissioner of Community Affairs will oversee the implementation of these regulations and ensure compliance with the new requirements.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 52:27D-124