MS SB2171

State Fire Marshal shall adopt and administer regulations for carbon monoxide detection and warning equipment in all public and nonpublic school buildings, effective July 1, 2018.

Carbon monoxide detection equipment must meet or exceed Underwriter's Laboratories Standard Number 2075, and carbon monoxide warning equipment must meet or exceed Standard Number 2034.

Regulations shall establish testing and inspection frequency requirements and mandate compliance with manufacturer's instructions and National Fire Protection Association standards.

Battery-operated carbon monoxide warning equipment and plug-in equipment with battery backup are prohibited in public and nonpublic school buildings.

School boards, superintendents, supervisory agents, and their employees are granted liability protection for carbon monoxide detection failures if equipment is installed and maintained according to manufacturer's instructions and state regulations.