CS/CS/SB 1822--Carbon monoxide detectors.

This bill requires that one or more carbon monoxide sensor devices be installed in any portion of a public lodging establishment that has an enclosed space or room containing a certain type of boiler regulated under Ch. 554, in a portion of the establishment which also contains sleeping rooms. The bill exempts public lodging establishments that have adequately mitigated the carbon monoxide hazard as determined by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants (division) of the Department of Business and Professional Regulation. The bill also requires that each carbon monoxide device must have been tested and listed as complying with the most recent Underwriters Laboratories, Inc., Standard 2034, or its equivalent. The devices must be integrated into the establishment's fire detection system. The bill requires the division to adopt rules regarding the installation of the sensors and the determination of whether the establishment has adequately mitigated a carbon monoxide hazard. The bill requires every building for which a building permit is issued for new construction on or after July 1, 2008, that has fossil-fuel-burning heaters or appliances, a fireplace, or an attached garage, to comply with installation of carbon monoxide alarms. It defines "carbon monoxide alarm" and "fossil fuel." The bill also requires the Florida Building Commission to adopt rules to administer the provisions of the bill and requires the commission to incorporate the requirements of the bill into the next revision of the Florida Building Code. This bill is named "Janelle's Law" in memory of Janelle Bertot, Anthony Perez, and Tom Lueders, who all died from carbon monoxide poisoning in Florida. Approved by the governor, these provisions take effect July 1, 2007. Chapter 2007-141 L.O.F.