Does TX Require CO Detectors in a Condo if Owner Occupied?

[BigD LLC]

Just received the following revision from client

"Please comment/note if there are any applicable states or local codes that require CO detectors. If required, photo must be included or comment made there is none present.". I commented that I did observe them to be present at the time of my inspection, but now they either want a statement claiming local/municipal/state codes do not require them or photographic proof.

I'm aware that a landlord must provide CO Detectors for any rental properties, but the subject is a condo occupied by the owner/borrower. Unfortunately, the owner will not be back in town for over a month. Looking for the path of least resistance....Obviously, do not want to make a misleading statement, but won't have access to the property to take my own photos as proof for the client anytime soon.

Any advice or insight would be extremely appreciated.

Subject property is in the City of Dallas.

 

[Koryanakin]

I would call a home inspector and ask. They typically know more than us appraisers do about those things. They have always been helpful to me in the past.

 

[Tom D]

this big city recently made everyone need them, because some person dies every 10 years from co. normally, now the smoke & co are now combined into 1 detector if bought recently. did you ask the owner if both were in the same unit. and by chance, how would you really know if it was/had a co detector? sometimes stupidness just doesn't think about what they are asking for.

 

[Mike Kennedy]

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