NC S711

Requires landlords to install at least one operable fuel gas detector in every room containing an appliance fueled by propane, natural gas, or liquified petroleum gas, with installation required within 30 days of property acquisition.

Landlords must ensure detectors are in working order at the beginning of each tenancy and must immediately replace or repair detectors upon written notice of deficiency.

Tenants are responsible for maintaining detectors in working condition and must notify landlords in writing of needed repairs, with tenants not liable for damages from detector operation or effectiveness.

Establishes civil penalties for non-compliance ranging from $250-$1,000 for single-family properties and $1,000-$5,000 for multifamily buildings, with escalating penalties for multiple offenses within 90 days.

Amends the North Carolina Building Code to require fuel gas detectors in all multifamily residential buildings and single-family residential properties, installed per manufacturer requirements.