Nicoles Law- This law requires that all buildings which have fossil-fuel burning equipment
or enclosed parking areas to have Carbon Monoxide detectors. This will sense Carbon Monoxide which is a colorless, odorless
tasteless gas. This gas has been called the silent killer as persons are unaware they are being over come by this dangerous
gas. These detectors are required on every level of the home and within 10 feet of each sleeping area and in habitable
portions of basements and attics. The CO (Carbon Monoxide) Detectors maybe
- Battery operated with battery monitoring ; Or
- Plug-in's with battery back up; Or
- Hard wired with battery back up ; Or
- Low Voltage system; Or
- wireless , or
- Qualified combination (Smoke / Carbon monoxide alarm)
Acceptable combination smoke detectors and carbon monoxide alarms must have simulated voice and tone
alarms that clearly distingusih between the two type of emergencies. State building code mandates that only photoelectric
combination alarms are permitted within 20 feet of a bathroom or kitchen.
All affected residences must install approved carbon monoxide alarms by MARCH 31st 2006
Where hard wired systems are required the dead line is January 1st 2007.
If you have any questions you can call the Fire Prevention division of the Randolph Fire Department
at 781 961 0991 Ext 15 or the Department of Fire Services web site at
