MS SB2175

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, 2019.

Equipment must meet or exceed Underwriter's Laboratories Standard Number 2075 for detection or Standard Number 2034 for warning systems, and comply with National Fire Protection Association standards and manufacturer instructions.

Regulations shall establish testing and inspection frequency requirements for carbon monoxide detection and warning equipment in school buildings.

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

School boards, superintendents, supervisory agents, and their employees are granted liability protection for failure to detect carbon monoxide if equipment is properly installed and maintained per manufacturer instructions and state regulations.