New Haven, Conn., Code of Ordinances tit. V § 608
Carbon monoxide detectors; type and installation (New Haven Housing Code)
Operative Text
(a) Each installed carbon monoxide detector shall be battery-operated, a plug-in-type or hard-wired (where required by this code, building code or fire code). (b) All carbon monoxide detectors must be approved by a nationally recognized standards testing laboratory, and installed in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions, as well as conform to local, state and federal laws and regulations, including this Code, the SBC and SFC.
New Haven Code of Ordinances tit. V § 608 establishes technical standards for carbon monoxide detectors in residential settings. Each detector must use battery power, be a plug-in unit, or be hard-wired depending on what applicable codes require. Additionally, every detector must carry approval from a nationally recognized testing laboratory and be installed following the manufacturer's instructions, while also complying with local, state, and federal requirements.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under tit. V § 608, property owners and managers are generally expected to select carbon monoxide detectors that bear certification from a nationally recognized standards testing laboratory—such as UL—and to install each unit in the manner and location specified by the manufacturer. The power source (battery, plug-in, or hard-wired) must match whatever the applicable building or fire code requires for the specific unit or building type. Operators typically keep documentation of the detector model, its laboratory approval, and the installation method to demonstrate compliance with § 608 and related codes.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Tit. V § 608 gives tenants a basis to verify that any carbon monoxide detector in their unit meets specific technical standards—laboratory approval, correct power source, and manufacturer-compliant installation. If a detector appears to be uncertified, improperly powered, or installed contrary to the manufacturer's instructions, tenants may have grounds to raise a code-compliance concern with New Haven's relevant housing or fire inspection authority. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with New Haven's housing code can help residents understand what documentation or inspection requests may be available under § 608.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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