CT SB00427

Requires transferors of one- or two-family residential buildings (with building permits issued before October 1, 2005) to provide an affidavit certifying that smoke and carbon monoxide detectors are installed or that the building is exempt from carbon monoxide requirements due to lacking fuel-burning appliances, fireplaces, or attached garages.

Transferors who fail to comply must credit the transferee $250 at closing.

Smoke detectors must sense visible or invisible smoke particles, be installed near bedrooms per manufacturer instructions, and provide an audible alarm; may be battery-operated.

Carbon monoxide detectors must sense carbon monoxide in parts per million, be installed per manufacturer instructions, and provide an audible alarm; may be battery-operated.

Exempts transfers between coowners, to family members without payment, by court order, government entities, foreclosure deeds, refinancings, mortgage security transfers, and transfers by executors or trustees.