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Disclaimer Carbon Monoxide Law The representations made in this presentation are a summary opinion provided by the presenter and are in no way meant to be used as a substitution of the complete carbon monoxide law. Several sections have been truncated and/or condensed specifically for the format of this presentation. Please see the full text available online Part 1228.4 of Title 19 NYCRR for CO Detection in Commercial Buildings 5/13/2015. We recommend contacting your local Authority Having Jurisdiction for questions and/or advice.
Overview About Carbon Monoxide (CO) Brief History in NYS Important Definitions Occupancies & Examples (New vs. Existing) Options for Protection Q&A - Discuss
What is Carbon Monoxide? CO not CO2 (Carbon Dioxide) Colorless, odorless, toxic gas Created by incomplete combustion of carbon Mixes like air (density of air 1.00 vs CO density 0.98) In NYS causes 450 E.R. visits & 55 deaths annually
History of CO in NYS 2003 CO Law in homes/residential new or sold 2007 Expanded residential, multi-dwelling, institutional 2010 Amanda s Law, retro-active all dwellings 2010 Commercial CO law, 15 sleeping units 2015 All commercial with a source of CO Transition Period June 27, 2015 June 27, 2016
Transition Period June 27, 2015 June 27, 2016 Doesn t mean we don t have to do anything now Effective date is June 27, 2015 Many AHJ s enforcing now during turnover for Certificate of Occupancy
Important Definitions CO Sources Any Appliance/HVAC Unit that can produce CO from burning fuel - Natural Gas, Propane, Wood, Oil, Paper Burning, etc.. Garage / Vehicle related space Existing Commercial Building Constructed prior to December 31, 2015 or complete application for building permit for original construction by December 31, 2015 New Everything else Carbon Monoxide Law
Detection Zone A story of a commercial building Can be more or less than 10,000 square feet 2 or more HVAC in a story separate zones Garage is not zone, but the rest of the building is (on that story) Group E (education) each Classroom with direct CO exposure is a zone
Locations - According to the AHJ Centrally Located Maximize detection in occupied area AND must be within 100 of a CO (Zones +10,000 Sq. Ft) Exception: +10K, Non-HVAC single source zone (sec (e), 2, ii.) says it may be placed between CO and remainder of zone
Example #1: Forced hot air (natural gas, oil, etc.) 1 HVAC Rooftop unit Central common Each classroom = own zone 1 = CO Zone 1 Zone 2 Zone 3 PARKING GARAGE RESTAURANT 1 TENANT SPACE #1 2 3 CLASSROOM #1 CLASSROOM #2
Example #2: Baseboard heat (water) natural gas / oil Garage (or other source) 1 Zone - not direct CO exposure through ductwork Zone 1 1
Example #3: Forced hot air (natural gas, oil, etc.) 3 HVAC Units Separated Each classroom = own zone Zone 1 Zone 2 Zone 3 Zone 4 Zone 5 PARKING GARAGE 2 RESTAURANT 1 3 4 5 TENANT SPACE #1 CLASSROOM #1 CLASSROOM #2
Example #4: Zones 10,000 Sq. Ft or Less 1 HVAC Unit One CO Centrally Located * Zone 1 STORAGE DINING 1 KITCHEN OFFICE
Example #5: Zones +10,000 Sq. with 1 HVAC Centrally Located & within 100 of CO Add as required in addition to centrally located Zone 1 STORAGE 2 PRIVATE DINING DINING 1 KITCHEN OFFICE
Example #6: Multi-tenant with own HVAC Centrally Located within occupied space Separate HVAC, separate zones = own CO Zone 1 Zone 2 1 2 TENANT #1 TENANT #2 Zone 1 Zone 2
Example #7: Carbon Monoxide Law Large Open Space Multiple HVAC Central & 100 Rule Applies 3 x CO s not Every HVAC needs a CO in shared space/zone HVAC 1 HVAC 3 HVAC 5 1 2 3 HVAC 2 HVAC 4 LARGE OPEN SPACE +10,000 SQUARE FEET HVAC 6
Required Any commercial building that has a source of CO Any commercial building attached to a garage (or other motor vehicle related occupancy) Not Required Storage only & occupied occasionally for maintenance Meets canopy definition (open without sidewalls 75% perimeter)
Carbon Monoxide Alarms vs. Detection Systems CO Alarm Device that detects CO and sounds locally (stand alone or interconnected) CO Detection System Multiple interconnected devices (may be part of fire alarm)
10 Year Sealed COMBO System 12-24V DC COMBO Battery
Carbon Monoxide Alarms Allowed: Hardwired w/ Battery back-up 10 year sealed (existing only) Not Allowed: Combo CO/Smoke detectors
Carbon Monoxide Alarms Carbon Monoxide Law New Construction - Interconnection If CO Alarm installed in normally unoccupied zone then a CO Alarm must be placed in occupied zone (adjacent) Sign in proximity of each CO Alarm ***Approved signs in approved locations (ask your AHJ)
Example #8: New Construction Unoccupied CO source (Interconnection) Baseboard heat (water) CO Alarm & Sign in Occupied Space Carbon Monoxide Law OFFICE OFFICE OFFICE 2 CO Sign STORAGE 1 BOILER ROOM
Carbon Monoxide Detection Systems Combination detectors allowed (UL 2075 & UL 268) Smoke reports fire alarm & evacuates CO reports different alarm (supervisory) local notification Central station supervision (must call out)
Example #9: Carbon Monoxide Law Detection System addressable fire alarm panel Combination Smoke / CO detectors (wired to panel w/ battery backup) Sounder Bases for CO & Fire alarm for Evac Reports CO Supervisory to Central Station OFFICE OFFICE S C CONFERENCE ROOM S C COMMON AREA S C
Mixed Use Buildings (Residential & Commercial) New construction mixed use buildings Code states Shall be interconnected Refer to 2010 Commercial Code
Summary AHJ, AHJ, AHJ Good faith effort now with June 27, 2016 in mind QUESTIONS?
Resources Email glbsservice@glbs-inc.com for info Presentation 2015 CO Law 2010 CO Law Amanda s Law Direct NYS DOS Page & Pdf NYS YouTube Video Carbon Monoxide Law