Abington, PA Building Safety: Carbon Monoxide Detectors (2026)

Township Code § 123-1, part of Article I adopted by Ordinance No. 1894 in 2003 and effective that same year, requires that "a new carbon monoxide detector, commonly referred to as a 'C/O detector,' must be installed within 40 feet of all bedrooms in all single-family, two-family, and multiple-family dwellings sold in Abington Township," and that the installation be completed "at or before the time of settlement." Section 123-2 imposes a parallel requirement for a new single-station smoke detector on every level and in every bedroom of the same dwellings sold after the article took effect.

Section 123-4 requires that both the CO detectors and the smoke detectors be U/L rated and approved. Section 123-3 additionally requires new CO and smoke detectors, installed to the CABO/BOCA National Fire Prevention Code of 1990 or its successors, whenever a single-family, two-family or multifamily dwelling undergoes new construction or substantial alteration, though only the added or altered portion of an existing dwelling is covered. Chapter 123 also requires, under § 123-5, that the numeric street address be displayed on the front facade of any dwelling offered for sale, and under § 123-6, that a signed affidavit on the Township's Exhibit A form be submitted at or before settlement confirming compliance.