ORS 90.316: Carbon monoxide alarm.
Edition: 2025 EditionEffective: 2026-01-01Last verified: 2026-09-07
(1) Unless a dwelling unit contains one or more properly functioning carbon monoxide alarms installed in compliance with State Fire Marshal rules and with any applicable requirements of the state building code when a tenant takes possession of the dwelling unit, a landlord may not enter into a rental agreement creating a new tenancy in the dwelling unit if the dwelling unit: (a) Contains a carbon monoxide source; or (b) Is located within a structure that contains a carbon monoxide source and the dwelling unit is connected to the room in which the carbon monoxide source is located by a door, ductwork or a ventilation shaft. (2) The landlord shall provide a new tenant with alarm testing instructions as described in ORS 90.317. (3) If a carbon monoxide alarm is battery-operated or has a battery-operated backup system, the landlord shall supply working batteries for the alarm at the beginning of a new tenancy. [2009 c.591 §10; 2011 c.42 §5]
Official history and status
History: Note: See 105.844.
Administrative rules citing this section
- OAR 415-052-0100: Purpose — implements
- OAR 415-052-0105: Definitions — implements
- OAR 415-052-0110: Revolving Loan Fund — implements
This rule cites
- ORS 90.317 — resolved
Cited by
Official source: https://www.oregonlegislature.gov/bills_laws/ors/ors090.html