Denver Real Estate Blog

A new state law in Colorado effective July 1, 2009 requires the seller of every residence to be responsible for having carbon monoxide (CO) detectors in the home prior to closing.

The detector(s) must be installed in all homes with a fuel-fired heater ar appliance, a fireplace (both wood burning & gas log), or an attached garage.  Additionally, a CO detector must be installed within 15 feet of the entrance to each room lawfully used for sleeping.   The installation may be at ceiling height as well as pluged in above a baseboard.  All hardwired and plug-in detectors should have a battery backup.

CO detectors are a great idea, but I’m sure more lives are saved by smoke alarms, that ironically are not required for a real estate sale.

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