Carbon Monoxide Detectors Mandated by HB 3450

The Oregon legislature passed HB 3450 in June mandating residential carbon monoxide detectors under the state building code. This requirement becomes effective in April of 2011. Carbon monoxide detectors will also be required in all residences with a carbon monoxide source at the time of sale under State Fire Marshall rules also to become effective in April 2011. Until the rules are adopted and the time of sale requirement becomes effective, no change in real estate practice is necessary.