CT HB06160

Requires sellers of one or two-family residential buildings (with building permits issued before October 1, 2005) to provide an affidavit certifying working smoke and carbon monoxide detectors before transferring title, effective January 1, 2014.

Smoke detectors must sense visible or invisible smoke particles, be installed near each bedroom per manufacturer instructions, and provide an audible alarm when activated; battery operation is permitted.

Carbon monoxide detectors must display carbon monoxide levels in parts per million, be installed per manufacturer instructions, and provide an audible alarm when activated; battery operation is permitted.

Sellers who fail to comply must credit the buyer $250 at closing.

Eight exemptions apply including transfers between coowners, transfers to family members without consideration, court-ordered transfers, government transfers, foreclosure deeds in lieu, refinancing transactions, and transfers by executors or trustees.