1. (a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated.

2. (b) “Carbon monoxide alarm” means a device that:

   1. (1) senses carbon monoxide;
   2. (2) when sensing carbon monoxide, is capable of emitting a distinct and audible sound;
   3. (3) is listed and carries the listing of a nationally recognized testing laboratory approved by the Office of the State Fire Marshal; and

   4. (4)

      1. (i) is wired into an alternating current (AC) powerline with secondary battery backup; or

      2. (ii) for a hotel, a lodging or rooming house, or a rental dwelling unit:

         1. 1. is wired into an alternating current (AC) powerline with secondary battery backup;
         2. 2. is battery-powered, sealed, tamper resistant, and using a long-life battery that has a life of not less than 10 years; or
         3. 3. is connected to an on-site control unit that monitors the carbon monoxide alarm remotely so that a responsible party is alerted when the device activates the alarm signal and receives its primary power from a battery or the control unit.

3. (c)

   1. (1) “Dwelling” means a building or part of a building that provides living or sleeping facilities for one or more individuals.
   2. (2) “Dwelling” includes a one or two family dwelling, multifamily dwelling, hotel, lodging or rooming house, or dormitory.
4. (d) “Hotel” has the meaning stated in § 9-201 of this article.

5. (e) “Install” means to attach to the wall or ceiling of a dwelling in accordance with:

   1. (1) the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 720 standard for the installation of carbon monoxide warning equipment in dwelling units; and
   2. (2) the manufacturer's recommendations.
6. (f) “Lodging or rooming house” has the meaning stated in § 9-201 of this article.
7. (g) “Rental dwelling unit” has the meaning stated in § 6-801 of the Environment Article.
8. (h) “Sleeping area” has the meaning stated in § 9-101 of this article.

Added by Acts 2007, c. 401, § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 2007. Amended by Acts 2015, c. 151, § 1, eff. May 12, 2015; Acts 2016, c. 174, § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 2016; Acts 2016, c. 175, § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 2016.