ME LD2012

Beginning January 1, 2027, carbon monoxide detectors must be installed in bedrooms and adjacent areas of any newly constructed occupancy where required by the National Fire Protection Association's Life Safety Code

Educational facilities must install carbon monoxide detectors in accordance with the Life Safety Code, replacing the previous minimum requirement of just one detector per building

The Commissioner of Public Safety's authority to adopt rules on carbon monoxide detectors changes from mandatory ("shall") to permissive ("may")

Enforcement authority is explicitly granted to the Office of the State Fire Marshal, state/county/municipal law enforcement officers, municipal code enforcement officers, and state/county/municipal fire inspectors