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299F.50 DEFINITIONS.

Subdivision 1.Scope.

As used in sections 299F.50 and 299F.51, the terms defined in this section have the meanings given them.

Subd. 2.

MS 2006 [Renumbered subdivision 8]

Subd. 3.

MS 2006 [Renumbered subdivision 10]

Subd. 4.

MS 2006 [Renumbered subdivision 7]

Subd. 5.Approved carbon monoxide alarm.

"Approved carbon monoxide alarm" means a device meant for the purpose of detecting carbon monoxide that is certified by a nationally recognized testing laboratory to conform to the latest Underwriters Laboratories Standards (known as UL2034 standards).

Subd. 6.

MS 2006 [Renumbered subdivision 9]

Subd. 7.Dwelling unit.

"Dwelling unit" means an area meant for living or sleeping by human occupants.

Subd. 8.Installed.

"Installed" means that an approved carbon monoxide alarm is hardwired into the electrical wiring, directly plugged into an electrical outlet without a switch, or, if the alarm is battery-powered, attached to the wall of the dwelling.

Subd. 9.Operational.

"Operational" means working and in service.

Subd. 10.Single and multifamily dwelling.

"Single and multifamily dwelling" means any building or structure which is wholly or partly used or intended to be used for living or sleeping by human occupants.

NOTE: This section, as added by Laws 2006, chapter 260, article 3, section 20, is effective January 1, 2007, for all newly constructed single family and multifamily dwelling units for which building permits were issued on or after January 1, 2007; August 1, 2008, for all existing single family dwelling units; and August 1, 2009, for all multifamily dwelling units. Laws 2006, chapter 260, article 3, section 20, the effective date.

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