 See References in Text note below.

using amounts appropriated to the Commission for each of fiscal years 2022 through 2026, to extent such funds are available.

Editorial Notes

References in Text

This title, referred to in subsec. (f), is title II of div. Q of Pub. L. 117–103, which enacted this section and provisions set out as notes under this section and section 2051 of this title.

Codification

Section was enacted as part of the Nicholas and Zachary Burt Memorial Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Prevention Act of 2022 and also as part of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2022, and not as part of the Consumer Product Safety Act which comprises this chapter.

Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries

Findings and Sense of Congress

Pub. L. 117–103, div. Q, title II, § 202, Mar. 15, 2022, 136 Stat. 813, provided that:

“(a)

Findings.—

Congress finds the following:

“(1)

Carbon monoxide is a colorless, odorless gas produced by burning any fuel. Exposure to unhealthy levels of carbon monoxide can lead to carbon monoxide poisoning, a serious health condition that could result in death.

“(2)

Unintentional carbon monoxide poisoning from motor vehicles and improper operation of fuel-burning appliances, such as furnaces, water heaters, portable generators, and stoves, annually kills more than 400 individuals and sends approximately 15,000 individuals to hospital emergency rooms for treatment.

“(3)

Research shows that installing carbon monoxide alarms close to the sleeping areas in residential homes and other dwelling units can help avoid fatalities.

“(b)

Sense of Congress.—

It is the sense of Congress that Congress should promote the installation of carbon monoxide alarms in residential homes and dwelling units across the United States in order to promote the health and public safety of citizens throughout the United States.”

Definitions

Pub. L. 117–103, div. Q, title II, § 203, Mar. 15, 2022, 136 Stat. 813, provided that: “In this title [enacting this section and provisions set out as notes under this section and section 2051 of this title]:

“(1)

Carbon monoxide alarm.—

The term ‘carbon monoxide alarm’ means a device or system that—

“(A)

detects carbon monoxide; and

“(B)

is intended to sound an alarm at a carbon monoxide concentration below a concentration that could cause a loss of the ability to react to the dangers of carbon monoxide exposure.

“(2)

Commission.—

The term ‘Commission’ means the Consumer Product Safety Commission.

“(3)

Compliant carbon monoxide alarm.—

The term ‘compliant carbon monoxide alarm’ means a carbon monoxide alarm that complies with the most current version of—

“(A)

the Standard for Single and Multiple Station Carbon Monoxide Alarms of the American National Standards Institute and UL (ANSI/UL 2034), or any successor standard; and

“(B)

the Standard for Gas and Vapor Detectors and Sensors of the American National Standards Institute and UL (ANSI/UL 2075), or any successor standard.

“(4)

Dwelling unit.—

The term ‘dwelling unit’—

“(A)

means a room or suite of rooms used for human habitation; and

“(B)

includes—

“(i)

a single family residence;

“(ii)

each living unit of a multiple family residence, including an apartment building; and

“(iii)

each living unit in a mixed use building.

“(5)

Fire code enforcement officials.—

The term ‘fire code enforcement officials’ means officials of the fire safety code enforcement agency of a State or local government or a Tribal organization.

“(6)

International fire code.—

The term ‘IFC’ means—

“(A)

the 2015 or 2018 edition of the International Fire Code published by the International Code Council; or

“(B)

any amended or similar successor code pertaining to the proper installation of carbon monoxide alarms in dwelling units.

“(7)

International residential code.—

The term ‘IRC’ means—

“(A)

the 2015 or 2018 edition of the International Residential Code published by the International Code Council; or

“(B)

any amended or similar successor code pertaining to the proper installation of carbon monoxide alarms in dwelling units.

“(8)

NFPA 720.—

The term ‘NFPA 720’ means—

“(A)

the Standard for the Installation of Carbon Monoxide Detection and Warning Equipment issued by the National Fire Protection Association in 2012; and

“(B)

any amended or similar successor standard relating to the proper installation of carbon monoxide alarms in dwelling units.

“(9)

State.—

The term ‘State’—

“(A)

has the meaning given the term in section 3(a) of the Consumer Product Safety Act (15 U.S.C. 2052(a)); and

“(B)

includes—

“(i)

the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands; and

“(ii)

any political subdivision of a State.

“(10)

Tribal organization.—

The term ‘Tribal organization’ has the meaning given the term in section 4(l) of the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act (25 U.S.C. 5304(l)).”