MS SB2415

State Fire Marshal must adopt and administer regulations for carbon monoxide detection and warning equipment in all public and nonpublic school buildings, effective July 1, 2024.

Regulations must establish requirements for equipment markings, literature, installation procedures, testing frequency, maintenance, and replacement instructions for school officials.

Carbon monoxide detection equipment must meet or exceed Underwriter's Laboratories Standard Number 2075, or warning equipment must meet or exceed Standard Number 2034, and comply with National Fire Protection Association standards.

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

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