Springfield, MO Building Safety: Carbon Monoxide Detectors (2026)

(A)In all structures used for residential purposes, a service upgrade or modification must include:(1)GFI receptacles in kitchen(s) and bathroom(s), if outlets are in existence at the time of the service upgrade;(2)Approved hard-wired, dual-powered, interconnected smoke alarms installed and located per the adopted building code;(3)A minimum of two (2) 20 amp grounded small appliance branch circuits in kitchens;(4)Carbon monoxide detectors installed according to R315.1 where the structure has an attached garage or fuel-fired appliances; and,(5)Corrections to all apparent hazards.(B)Damage repair. If a fire or other similar incident damages any part of the electrical system within a residential structure, the system, in addition to all damaged systems, must be completely repaired and:(1)All apparent hazards within the structure must be corrected.(2)Hard-wired, dual-powered, interconnected smoke detectors and carbon-monoxide detectors must be installed and located per the adopted building codes.(3)A total or partial upgrade of the electrical system may be required if, in the opinion of an electrical expert in the Department of Building Development Services, the condition of the existing electrical system constitutes a potential threat to the safety and welfare of current or future occupants.