CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTORS

St. Louis Revised Code tit. 25, ch. 25.60

in effect

St. Louis Revised Code § 25.60.010 Definitions.

25.60.010 - Definitions. For purposes of this chapter the following definitions shall apply: (1) "Fossil fuel" shall include coal, natural gas, kerosene, oil, propane and wood. (2) "Rehabbed" shall mean any repair or reconstruction of the interior of the building or structure which requires a permit under the applicable Building Code. (1994 C., § 25.60.010; Ord. No. 63842, § 1, 1996.)

St. Louis Revised Code § 25.60.020 Required—Single-family residential buildings.

25.60.020 - Required—Single-family residential buildings. The owner of every new building or structure within the City of St. Louis which is intended to be occupied for residential purposes by a single family and every single-family residential building or structure which is rehabbed after the effective date of the ordinance codified in this chapter, and which is heated by a fossil fuel powered heating unit which is fully contained within the interior of the building or structure, shall install not less than one (1) approved carbon monoxide detector outside the area of sleeping rooms and additional units as required by the Fire Marshal. (1994 C., § 25.60.020; Ord. No. 63842, § 2, 1996.)

St. Louis Revised Code § 25.60.030 Required—Multiple-family residential buildings.

25.60.030 - Required—Multiple-family residential buildings. The owner of every new building or structure within the City of St. Louis which is intended to be occupied for residential purposes by more than one family and every multiple-family residential building or structure which is rehabbed after the effective date of the ordinance codified in this chapter, and which is heated by a fossil fuel powered heating unit which is fully contained within the interior of the building or structure, shall install not less than one (1) approved carbon monoxide detector in each unit of said building or structure. (1994 C., § 25.60.030; Ord. No. 63842, § 3, 1996.)

St. Louis Revised Code § 25.60.040 Compliance—Rules and regulations.

25.60.040 - Compliance—Rules and regulations. A carbon monoxide detector is deemed approved for purposes of this chapter if it complies with all applicable state and federal regulations, and 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 revision or its equivalent. The Fire Marshal shall issue rules and regulations, not inconsistent with the provisions of this chapter, for the implementation and administration of the provisions of this chapter relating to carbon monoxide detectors. (1994 C., § 25.60.040; Ord. No. 63842, § 4, 1996.)

St. Louis Revised Code § 25.60.050 Unlawful to make detector inoperable.

25.60.050 - Unlawful to make detector inoperable. It shall be unlawful for any person to, in any way to make inoperable a carbon monoxide detector required under this chapter, except that this provision shall not apply to any building owner, manager, and/or agent of said building owner or manager in the normal procedure of maintenance including replacement of batteries. (1994 C., § 25.60.050; Ord. No. 63842, § 5, 1996.)

St. Louis Revised Code § 25.60.060 Maintenance.

25.60.060 - Maintenance. The owner of a building or structure which is subject to the provisions of this chapter, shall supply, install, test, as per the manufacturers specifications, and maintain required carbon monoxide detectors. The owner shall also supply all necessary equipment required for the operation of said detectors. (1994 C., § 25.60.060; Ord. No. 63842, § 6, 1996.)

St. Louis Revised Code § 25.60.070 Penalty for violation.

25.60.070 - Penalty for violation. Any violation of this chapter shall be punishable by a fine of not less than $50.00 nor more than $500.00 and/or confinement for a period not to exceed ninety (90) days. Each day that said violation continues shall constitute a separate violation of Section 25.60.010. (1994 C., § 25.60.070; Ord. No. 63842, § 7, 1996.)

Source: City of St. Louis, Missouri, Revised Code of the City of Saint Louis, 2020, Annotated, and City Charter (Municode Library, library.municode.com)URL: https://library.municode.com/mo/st._louis/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=TIT25BUCO_CH25.60CAMODEFetched: 11/1/2026