CT HB05228

Requires carbon monoxide detection and warning equipment in all mercantile business buildings, in addition to existing requirements for new residential buildings and public or nonpublic school buildings.

Establishes January 1, 2019 as the effective date for certificate of occupancy requirements, which mandate compliance with carbon monoxide equipment standards before new mercantile business buildings can be occupied.

Specifies that mercantile business buildings must use carbon monoxide detection equipment meeting Underwriters Laboratories Standard Number 2075 or warning equipment meeting Standard Number 2034.

Prohibits battery-operated or plug-in carbon monoxide warning equipment with battery back-up power as the primary power source in mercantile business buildings with building permits issued on or after January 1, 2019.

Defines "mercantile business building" as a building or structure classified as "Mercantile Group M" in the State Fire Prevention Code.