Section 17926 Of Chapter 2. Rules And Regulations From California Health And Safety Code >> Division 13. >> Part 1.5. >> Chapter 2.
17926
. (a) An owner of a dwelling unit intended for human occupancy
shall install a carbon monoxide device, approved and listed by the
State Fire Marshal pursuant to Section 13263, in each existing
dwelling unit having a fossil fuel burning heater or appliance,
fireplace, or an attached garage, within the earliest applicable time
period as follows:
(1) For all existing single-family dwelling units intended for
human occupancy on or before July 1, 2011.
(2) For all existing hotel and motel dwelling units intended for
human occupancy on or before January 1, 2017.
(3) For all other existing dwelling units intended for human
occupancy on or before January 1, 2013.
(b) With respect to the number and placement of carbon monoxide
devices, an owner shall install the devices in a manner consistent
with building standards applicable to new construction for the
relevant type of occupancy or with the manufacturer's instructions,
if it is technically feasible to do so.
(c) (1) Notwithstanding Section 17995, and except as provided in
paragraph (2), a violation of this section is an infraction
punishable by a maximum fine of two hundred dollars ($200) for each
offense.
(2) Notwithstanding paragraph (1), a property owner shall receive
a 30-day notice to correct. If an owner receiving notice fails to
correct within that time period, the owner may be assessed the fine
pursuant to paragraph (2).
(d) No transfer of title shall be invalidated on the basis of a
failure to comply with this section, and the exclusive remedy for the
failure to comply with this section is an award of actual damages
not to exceed one hundred dollars ($100), exclusive of any court
costs and attorney's fees. This subdivision is not intended to affect
any duties, rights, or remedies otherwise available at law.
(e) A local ordinance requiring carbon monoxide devices may be
enacted or amended if the ordinance is consistent with this chapter.
(f) On or before July 1, 2015, the department shall submit for
adoption and approval pursuant to Chapter 4 (commencing with Section
18935) of Part 2.5, building standards for the installation of carbon
monoxide detectors in hotel and motel dwelling units intended for
human occupancy. In developing these standards, the department shall
do both of the following:
(1) Convene and consult a stakeholder group that includes members
with expertise in multifamily dwellings, lodging, maintenance, and
construction.
(2) Review and consider the most current national codes and
standards available related to the installation of carbon monoxide
detection.
(g) For purposes of this section and Section 17926.1, "dwelling
unit intended for human occupancy" has the same meaning as that term
is defined in Section 13262.