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As of August 1, 2024, the State of Minnesota will require owners of hotels, motels, and lodging houses to install a carbon monoxide (CO) alarm in any room that can be lawfully used for sleeping. This statute requires an approved and operational CO alarm to be installed within ten feet of sleeping areas in single-family and multi-family dwellings, as well as in every guest room of a hotel or lodging house. Owners of multifamily dwellings and hotels/lodging houses must provide and install CO alarms within ten feet of any room lawfully used for sleeping. They are also responsible for replacing alarms that are missing or inoperable. Occupants of multifamily dwellings must maintain CO alarms provided by the owner and replace them if necessary. Removing batteries or rendering CO alarms inoperable is prohibited. Exceptions can occur if a multifamily dwelling has approved and operational CO detectors installed between 15 and 25 feet of CO-producing fixtures, provided there is a centralized alarm system or other mechanism for responsible parties to hear the alarm. Some dwellings may be exempt if they pose minimal carbon monoxide risks. State-operated facilities are also exempt. A first offense against these regulations results in a safety warning, while subsequent offenses will result in a petty misdemeanor.

ECSI's VP and General Manager, Matt Myers, recently announced the promotion of Ryan Dickey to Chief Estimator. In his new role, Ryan will be responsible for pioneering ECSI’s estimating department and overseeing the preparation of accurate and competitive cost estimates for electrical projects. new processes and strategies When asked, “Why estimating?” Ryan said that the combination of engineering, sales, and a competitive spirit helps to keep things interesting day-to-day. His favorite project since starting at ECSI in 2019 has been North Loop Green III, a mixed occupancy high-rise in downtown Minneapolis. The project presented a number of systems challenges that Ryan enjoyed solving and working through.  Looking ahead, Ryan aims to develop new processes and strategies to continue to help inspire his team for future success and enjoy the work that they’re doing. Congratulations, Ryan, on a well-deserved promotion!

ECSI's VP and General Manager, Matt Myers, recently announced the promotion of Chris Weis to Lead Designer. Chris has always been passionate about design and the feeling he gets when he sees his creations on paper come to life. He also appreciates that design can be used to help businesses, communities, and individuals. Prior roles of Chris  Chris began with ECSI in October 2022. As an enthusiast of the arts, he chose the company after he saw the way ECSI and Hunt worked together to install lighting and sound during a theater project. He decided that working with ECSI would be a good way to continue his involvement in the arts. In his new position, Chris will establish standards to enhance design flow and address complex questions arising from various systems and their field installations. He will also oversee drawing reviews and collaborate with colleagues to create precise shop drawings on-site. Chris is eager to streamline processes and collaborate with other departments while continuing to embrace his love of design. They can’t wait to see what he does in his new role! Congratulations, Chris!