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Requires the state uniform fire prevention and building code to include standards requiring the installation of an operable carbon monoxide detector in restaurants
In Senate Committee · Housing, Construction And Community Development · Sponsor Betty Little
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BILL NUMBER:A6311
Title of bill
An act to amend the executive law, in relation to the state uniform fire prevention and building code standards for the installation of carbon monoxide detectors in restaurants
Purpose
To require the installation of carbon monoxide detectors in restaurants that have appliances, devices or systems that may emit carbon monoxide.
Summary of provisions
Section one - amends subdivision 5-a of section 378 of the executive law to add restaurants to the list of places where carbon monoxide detectors are required
Section two - contains the effective date.
Existing law
Subdivision 5-a of section 378 of the executive law requires carbon monoxide detectors in every one or two-family dwelling constructed or offered for sale after July 13,2002, any dwelling accommodation located in a condominium or cooperative, or any multiple dwellings constructed or offered for sale after August 9, 2005 where the dwelling unit has appliances, devices or systems that may emit carbon monoxide or has an attached garage.
Justification
On November 17, 2007 more than 47 customers and staff at the Log Jam Restaurant in Queensbury, New York were overcome with carbon monoxide poisoning as a result of a malfunctioning appliance. The emergency personnel on scene reported readings as high as 5,000 parts per million in the dining room. This unfortunate event could have been avoided had the restaurant installed carbon monoxide detectors. The Log Jam has since installed carbon monoxide detectors in their restaurant in order to protect their patrons and staff.
Carbon monoxide is a colorless, odorless gas that can be fatal if unde- tected. It is the product of the incomplete combustion of solid, liquid and gaseous fuel and carbon monoxide is most often referred to as the "silent killer".
Carbon monoxide detectors are presently required in every one or two-fa- mily dwelling constructed or offered for sale after July 13, 2002, any dwelling accommodation located in a condominium or cooperative, or any multiple dwellings constructed or offered for sale after August 9, 2005 where the dwelling unit has appliances, devices or systems that may emit carbon monoxide such as natural gas, oil, propane, coal, kerosene, butane, wood, and gasoline. It also applies to dwellings with an attached garage. It only makes sense to add restaurants to this list.
Furthermore, carbon monoxide detectors are relatively inexpensive and would not present any undue financial hardship to restaurants.
Legislative history
2007-2008: A.10987 - Governmental Operations/S.7725 - Housing, Construction and Community Development.
Fiscal implications
None to the State.
Effective date
This act shall take effect on immediately and shall apply to any restau- rant constructed or offered for sale after December 1, 2009.
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