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Eliminating the Carbon Monoxide Detector Requirements in the 2012 International Building Code and International Residential Code
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Eliminating the Carbon Monoxide Detector Requirements in the 2012 International Building Code and International Residential Code
Summary:
MTAS was asked whether it is permissible to eliminate the carbon monoxide detector requirements in the 2012 IBC and IRC and if that complies with standards adopted by the State Fire Marshal.
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