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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 subd 8]

Subd. 3.

MS 2006 [Renumbered subd 10]

Subd. 4.

MS 2006 [Renumbered subd 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 subd 9]

Subd. 7.Dwelling unit.

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

Subd. 7a.Hotel.

"Hotel" means any building, or portion thereof, containing six or more guest rooms intended or designed to be used, or which are used, rented, or hired out to be occupied, or which are occupied for sleeping purposes by guests.

[See Note.]

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. 8a.Lodging house.

"Lodging house" means any building, or portion thereof, containing not more than five guest rooms which are used or are intended to be used for sleeping purposes by guests and where rent is paid in money, goods, labor, or otherwise.

[See Note.]

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: Subdivisions 7a and 8a, as added by Laws 2023, chapter 52, article 5, sections 38 and 39, are effective August 1, 2024. Laws 2023, chapter 52, article 5, sections 38 and 39, the effective dates.

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