Kidde Works With Wisconsin Fire Officials and State Legislators to Raise Awareness of New Carbon Monoxide Alarm Laws
Senator Dave Hansen, Representative Gordon Hintz, the Wisconsin Homebuilders Association, Safe Kids Wisconsin, and Green Bay Fire joined Kidde, the leading manufacturer of residential fire safety products, at a press event on March 10 to raise awareness of the new state laws that will help protect Wisconsin residents from carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning.
Later that day, Governor Jim Doyle signed SB 415, which will require carbon monoxide alarms in all new and existing one- and two-family residences having a fuel burning appliance, fireplace or an attached garage beginning February 1, 2011. A previously passed law, effective April 1, 2010, requires CO alarms in all multi-family dwellings having a fuel-burning appliance.
“We knew that we needed to expand the original law to help save all residents from this toxic gas,” said Representative Hintz, sponsor of SB 415. “While it offered protection for some residents, it left many families vulnerable to carbon monoxide poisoning.”
“By working with fire officials and homebuilders, we were able to illustrate why everyone needs to have a CO alarm,” added Senator Hansen.
At the press event, Kidde announced a donation of 400 carbon monoxide alarms that will be distributed to the Green Bay and Oshkosh Fire Departments, as well as Safe Kids Wisconsin and the Wisconsin Homebuilders Association, for installation in low-income homes.
“Kidde is proud to work with the Green Bay and Oshkosh fire departments, as well as Safe Kids to help get CO alarms into the homes of Wisconsin families,” said Chris Rovenstine, vice president of Kidde R&C. “We’re honored to help raise awareness of this life-saving legislation.”
Carbon monoxide is the leading cause of accidental poisoning deaths in America, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Produced when fuel is burned, carbon monoxide is emitted by common fuel-burning appliances such as furnaces, water heaters, fireplaces, and stoves. Additional sources may include improperly ventilated generators, space heaters, fireplaces, barbecue grills, and car exhaust.
“The only safe way to detect this colorless, odorless gas in your home is with a working carbon monoxide alarm,” said Libbe Slavin, Safe Kids Wisconsin Coordinator. “If you don’t have a CO alarm in your home, I urge you to install one today. Don’t wait for the law to take effect.”
For more information about the new law and how to protect your family from carbon monoxide, visit Knowaboutco.com
Senator Dave Hansen, Representative Gordon Hintz, the Wisconsin Homebuilders Association, Safe Kids Wisconsin, and Green Bay Fire joined Kidde, the leading manufacturer of residential fire safety products, at a press event on March 10 to raise awareness of the new state laws that will help protect Wisconsin residents from carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning.
Later that day, Governor Jim Doyle signed SB 415, which will require carbon monoxide alarms in all new and existing one- and two-family residences having a fuel burning appliance, fireplace or an attached garage beginning February 1, 2011. A previously passed law, effective April 1, 2010, requires CO alarms in all multi-family dwellings having a fuel-burning appliance.
“We knew that we needed to expand the original law to help save all residents from this toxic gas,” said Representative Hintz, sponsor of SB 415. “While it offered protection for some residents, it left many families vulnerable to carbon monoxide poisoning.”
“By working with fire officials and homebuilders, we were able to illustrate why everyone needs to have a CO alarm,” added Senator Hansen.
At the press event, Kidde announced a donation of 400 carbon monoxide alarms that will be distributed to the Green Bay and Oshkosh Fire Departments, as well as Safe Kids Wisconsin and the Wisconsin Homebuilders Association, for installation in low-income homes.
“Kidde is proud to work with the Green Bay and Oshkosh fire departments, as well as Safe Kids to help get CO alarms into the homes of Wisconsin families,” said Chris Rovenstine, vice president of Kidde R&C. “We’re honored to help raise awareness of this life-saving legislation.”
Carbon monoxide is the leading cause of accidental poisoning deaths in America, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Produced when fuel is burned, carbon monoxide is emitted by common fuel-burning appliances such as furnaces, water heaters, fireplaces, and stoves. Additional sources may include improperly ventilated generators, space heaters, fireplaces, barbecue grills, and car exhaust.
“The only safe way to detect this colorless, odorless gas in your home is with a working carbon monoxide alarm,” said Libbe Slavin, Safe Kids Wisconsin Coordinator. “If you don’t have a CO alarm in your home, I urge you to install one today. Don’t wait for the law to take effect.”
For more information about the new law and how to protect your family from carbon monoxide, visit Knowaboutco.com
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