Building Officials Association of Florida
Protecting Lives and Property since 1953

Interpretation #7784

Published September 22, 2026

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Original Request

Code Version
2014
Code
BUILDING
Code Description
Chapter
Section
414.5.3
Topic
Standby power for CO sensors

Question

Is it the intent of this Code section to require Enclosed Parking Garages, which have required mechanical ventilation, and CO (carbon monoxide) detection systems, to operate automatically on FPL and Emergency or standby power, such as a generator ?