Carbon Monoxide Detectors Division of State Fire Marshal
Carbon Monoxide Detectors Division of State Fire Marshal Code Enforcement Bureau
Ohio Division of State Fire Marshal § The Division of State Fire Marshal is the oldest established office of its kind in the United States § Our mission is to safeguard the public, its property and the environment from fire and related risks through education, regulation, investigation and enforcement § The Division is responsible for modernizing, promulgating and enforcing the Ohio Fire Code 2
Code Enforcement Bureau § The Code Enforcement Bureau conducts fire safety inspections, alongside local officials, to ensure schools, nursing homes, hotels/motels and other facilities meet the standards set by the Ohio Fire Code to safeguard the lives and property of some of Ohio’s most vulnerable citizens § Administers permits for the installation, alteration and removal of Flammable and Combustible Liquid Aboveground Storage Tanks § Maintain Record of Emergency Evacuation Drill information § Fire Department Citation 3737. 42 3
Ohio Fire Code § The purpose of the Ohio Fire Code (OFC) is to establish the minimum requirements consistent with nationally recognized good practice for providing a reasonable level of life safety and property protection from the hazards of fire, explosion or dangerous conditions in new and existing buildings, structures and premises, and to provide a reasonable level of safety to fire fighters and emergency responders during emergency operations § The italicized language found through the OFC, is language that has been amended or added to the model code – “Ohioized” 4
Objectives § Discussion on SFM technical bulletin #18 -001 -Carbon Monoxide Detectors in New and Existing Buildings § Understand the new language that has been added to Section 1103. 9 of the Ohio Fire Code for existing buildings § Clarification regarding the existing code 5
Where Are They Required § Ohio Building Code Section 915 § Requirements on where new detector shall be installed § Ohio Fire Code Section 1103. 9 § Addresses existing structures § Redirect to Section 915 § Dwelling units in Use Group I-1, I-2, I-4, R and classrooms in E § Required under certain conditions 6
New Buildings vs Existing Buildings § New Structures § Required to be installed under the 2017 Ohio Fire Code provisions § Existing Structures § Only certain sections of Chapter 11 can be used for existing structures unless distinct hazards can be proven § Section 1103. 9 is applicable to existing structures identified therein § On or before January 1, 2019 existing Group I-1, I-2, I-4, R and E occupancies shall be equipped with carbon monoxide alarms 7
Power Supply § New Structures § In accordance with Section 915. 4. 1, unit must receive power from the buildings power/wiring source § Existing Structures § Units may be battery operated to avoid costly retrofit 8
Required Conditions § Condition 1 § Carbon monoxide detection is required in any dwelling unit, sleeping unit or classroom that contains a fuel burning appliance or fireplace § No Exceptions!! 9
Required Conditions § Condition 2 § Carbon monoxide detection is required in any dwelling unit, sleeping unit or classroom that is served by a fuel fired forced air furnace § Exception § If a carbon monoxide detector that sends a signal to a constantly attended location is in the room or area serviced by the main duct then detection IS NOT required in dwelling unit, sleeping unit or classroom 10
Required Conditions § Condition 3 § Carbon monoxide detection is required in any dwelling unit, sleeping unit or classroom that is located in a building that contains a fuel burning appliance or fireplace § Exception 1 § Not required if there are no communicating openings between the appliance or fireplace and user area § Exception 2 § If carbon monoxide detection is provided in an approved location between the user area and appliance/fireplace or in the room containing the appliance/fireplace 11
Required Conditions § Condition 4 § Carbon monoxide detection must be provided in any dwelling unit, sleeping unit or classroom that is located in a building with an attached garage (not open garage) § Exception § If there is no communicating opening, the affected area is one floor above or below, the connecting corridor from area to garage is open ended or there is carbon monoxide detection provided between 12
Types of Detection Required § Carbon monoxide alarms wired directly into the building wiring § Shall be listed in accordance with UL 2034 § Wiring cannot have a disconnect other than overcurrent protection § Combination smoke/carbon monoxide alarms § Only allowed if they are listed in accordance with UL 2034 and UL 217 § Battery backup is required § Existing buildings/structures without commercial power can be solely supplied from a battery 13
Types of Detection Required § Carbon monoxide detection systems must be installed in accordance with NFPA 720 § Locations listed in the Ohio Fire Code trump those listed in NFPA 720 § Units must comply with UL 2075 § Combination units must comply with UL 2075 and UL 268 14
Use Group E Occupancies § New Structures § Classrooms in Group E occupancies that contain more than 30 students § Alarm signal shall also send the signal to a location that is constantly attended by staff 15
Maintenance § All devices shall be maintained in accordance with NFPA 720 § Any detector that fails to the test/function or produces end of life signals, shall be replaced in accordance with the requirements of the manufacturer 16
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