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Carbon monoxide detector soon to be required in rental units. A California law that requires the installation of carbon monoxide detectors is being gradually phased in. Question: I recently bought a duplex. I need to complete repairs to the property in order to list the two units for rental. A friend recently told me that I have to install a carbon monoxide detector as well as a smoke detector if I rent out one of the units. Are these devices necessary?
As you likely know, carbon monoxide detectors are now required in California for all single family dwellings as of July 1, 2011 (apartments by January 1, 2013). Any dwelling with a gas heater or appliance, fireplace or attached garage must install a carbon monoxide alarm (First Alert).