The purpose of this chapter is to ensure the safety of the Town
of Fairhaven residents from carbon monoxide poisoning.
For the purposes of this chapter, the following words shall
have the meanings respectively ascribed to them:
APPROVED CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTOR
A device designed to detect the presence of carbon monoxide,
and which complies with all applicable state and federal regulations,
bears the label of a nationally recognized standard testing laboratory,
and meets the revised standard of at least UL 2034 dated October 1,
1995 and subsequent revisions or its equivalent.
FIRE CHIEF
The head of the Fire Department, or his or her designee.
Upon the sale or transfer of any building or structure designed
or occupied in whole or in part for residential purposes in the Town,
the seller shall submit to an inspection by the Fire Chief for purposes
of compliance with this chapter.
If any provision of this chapter is declared invalid or unenforceable,
the other provisions shall continue in full force and effect.
This chapter shall become effective on January 1, 2006, or on
such later date as may otherwise be provided by law, and shall apply
thereafter to any building or structure designed or occupied in whole
or in part for residential purposes in the Town which utilizes a fossil
fuel powered heating unit contained within the interior of the building
or structure, upon the sale or other conveyance of an interest in
title to such building or structure on and after such effective date.