The first contact for general information about CO alarms, features and response is the Office of the County Fire Marshal.

Office of the County Fire Marshal. 
Donald.Beard@MeckenburgCountyNC.gov
Telephone: (704) 336-2154

For information regarding effective compliance dates of January 1, 2002 for Rented Dwelling Units or all Existing Residential Units, please telephone the Mecklenburg County Health Department at (704) 336-5100.

If you need immediate information about the symptoms of Carbon Monoxide Poisoning click here now or call 911 if your alarm sounds and for emergency medical assistance for CO exposure.

Additional information may be obtained at:

Mecklenburg County Health Department
Office of the Health Director
249 Billingsley Road
Charlotte, NC 28211
http://www.meckhealth.org

Land Use and Environmental Services
Department of Engineering and Building Standards
700 North Tryon Street
Charlotte, NC  28202
http://www.charmeck.org/Departments/LUESA/Home.htm

City of Charlotte Fire Department
228 East Ninth Street
Charlotte, NC  28202
http://www.charmeck.org/Departments/Fire/home.htm

We Want Your Help

If you have a CO alarm story we want to hear from you! This includes any alarm activation. Tell us the story.

Our story includes some challenges regarding enforcement of the ordinance. Give us your thoughts on the following:

What is the best and most efficient way to address violators of the Carbon Monoxide Ordinance?

Discussion:

Strict enforcement of the ordinance would mean criminal action taken against violators. Education is the primary strategy currently in use to enforce the ordinance. However, chronic non-compliance will mean more stringent enforcement measures against these violators.  Our goal with this ordinance is to PROTECT the public from Carbon Monoxide poisoning and exposure. 

The roles of other departments and agencies are critical towards ensuring compliance with the ordinance. The Fire Department responds to alarm episodes but does not take corrective action. Agents involved with permitting new home construction could delay permits for failure to comply with the ordinance. The main challenge is enforcement at  existing homes and businesses.

Thank you for your comments and suggestions.

Send to Sylvia.Daniel@MecklenburgCountyNC.gov