Florida (where at least one of these deaths occurred) only recently began requiring CO detectors and only for new construction. Requires that every building fo

Florida (where at least one of these deaths occurred) only recently began requiring CO detectors and only for new construction. Requires that every building for which a building permit is issued for new construction on or after July 1, 2008, and having a fossil-fuel-burning heater or appliance, a fireplace, or an attached garage shall have an approved operational carbon monoxide alarm installed within 10 feet of each room used for sleeping purposes. http://www.ncsl.org/research/environment-and-natural-resources/carbon-monoxide-detectors-state-statutes.aspx http://www.ncsl.org/research/environment-and-natural-resourc...