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We can learn from others mistakes and efforts to prevent poisoning.
Carbon monoxide safety, we are all in this together.
“To respond to people's needs, humanitarian action has evolved from a temporary fix to a long-term safety net.” Peter Maurer (1956, bio link)
Daily News Links Are Below These Opening Questions And Warnings
How much carbon monoxide are you in when in any motor vehicle?
Did you know that many people do not measure the air they breathe.
Did you know that many people do not measure the air they breathe.
After prevention there is no greater awareness than measurement.
Awareness leads to quick thinking. Measurement leads to quick action.
Are you in the know?
Do I know enough about carbon monoxide and carbon monoxide poisoning to justify never knowing how much is in the air I breathe every day, everywhere I go?”
There are some people who want to be notified of the presence of carbon monoxide at levels or concentrations as soon as the gas is present, at concentrations well below those that can instigate poor health symptoms but not be high enough levels to sound the CO alarm they own.
There are some people who do not want to push a button on their CO alarm to see what low, aggravating levels of the poison might be in their home, or anywhere.
The most recommended CO Alarm in U.S. is a high level alarm
Standard for Single and Multiple Station Carbon Monoxide Alarms
UL 2034
1.3 Carbon monoxide alarms covered by this standard are not intended to alarm when exposed to long-term, low-level carbon monoxide exposures or slightly higher short-term transient carbon monoxide exposures, possibly caused by air pollution and/or properly installed/maintained fuel-fired appliances and fireplaces…
Bob Dwyer Carbon Monoxide Safety Association
COSA provides Carbon Monoxide safety education and training.
Awareness leads to quick thinking. Measurement leads to quick action.
Are you in the know?
Do I know enough about carbon monoxide and carbon monoxide poisoning to justify never knowing how much is in the air I breathe every day, everywhere I go?”
There are some people who want to be notified of the presence of carbon monoxide at levels or concentrations as soon as the gas is present, at concentrations well below those that can instigate poor health symptoms but not be high enough levels to sound the CO alarm they own.
There are some people who do not want to push a button on their CO alarm to see what low, aggravating levels of the poison might be in their home, or anywhere.
The most recommended CO Alarm in U.S. is a high level alarm
Standard for Single and Multiple Station Carbon Monoxide Alarms
UL 2034
1.3 Carbon monoxide alarms covered by this standard are not intended to alarm when exposed to long-term, low-level carbon monoxide exposures or slightly higher short-term transient carbon monoxide exposures, possibly caused by air pollution and/or properly installed/maintained fuel-fired appliances and fireplaces…
Bob Dwyer Carbon Monoxide Safety Association
COSA provides Carbon Monoxide safety education and training.
World Wide Reports - Pollution and Health Effects
Carbon Monoxide News Links –
More news links below (International Spelling; no edits)
Bonnaroo death: 32-year-old man found dead Friday morning at festival campground
USA TODAY
MANCHESTER, Tenn. - A Bonnaroo attendee was found dead Friday morning on the venue's grounds marking the 13th death at the music and arts festival in its 17-year history, officials said. - Glen Aussicker, a firefighter shift leader, said most of the calls stemmed from carbon monoxide alarms triggering in RVs so far this week. Most of the alarms sounded off during the evening hours, he said. - If an RV alarm sounds, firefighters say residents should immediately open all windows to allow the poisonous air to escape, leave the camper and dial 911. - They are also reminding campers carbon monoxide doesn't just affect people inside RVs. - Firefighters are asking festival attendees to remember not to pitch tents next to an RV's exhausts or even car exhausts — especially if someone is in the car cooling off with the AC or charging their phone…
Milton homeowners fined for missing, non-functional smoke and CO alarms
InsideHalton.com
The Milton Fire Department charged homeowners in two incidents last fall with fire code violations related to smoke and carbon monoxide (CO) alarms, which resulted in the homeowners' pleading guilty in court recently and receiving a combined $3,000 in fines. - The Milton Fire Department is reminding residents that working smoke alarms are the only early warning you have to escape if there is a fire in your home. - “CO alarms are also essential warning devices because CO, the ‘silent killer,’ is an invisible, odourless and colourless gas, created when fuels burn incompletely,” stated the press release. - CO is produced through incomplete combustion and can be produced by a furnace, hot water heater, gas fireplace/appliance and wood stoves. Motor vehicles are also a source of CO and should only be run outside of the garage…
Grant provides 180 home CO detectors
The County
CARIBOU, Maine — Cary Medical Center recently wrapped up a yearlong community education initiative to help Aroostook residents prevent and detect carbon monoxide poisoning. - Through a grant provided by State Farm, and partnerships with local fire departments, this program provided education and resources on the dangers of carbon monoxide as well as home fire safety planning. - “Through this program, we were able to provide 180 carbon monoxide detectors to area residents who did not have a working detector in their home,” said Fire Safety Program Coordinator Elizabeth Singer, who installed most of the detectors in area homes…
Indiana Mom Devastated by Mystery Illness Finally Learns the Truth Thanks to Home Contractors
Inside Edition
Even her doctor, Mary Beth Hensley, couldn't figure out what was making Wilson so sick. The woman tried many medications and specialists ran all sorts of tests, but all turned up nothing. - "[She had] cardiac testing, chest x-rays, MRI’s [of] the brain, the spine, to see if something was related," Dr. Hensley said. "I felt we were very thorough, but didn't come up with a solution." - In the end, it was a team of home construction workers — hired to remodel Wilson's bathroom — who figured out the cause. - It turned out that the furnace and water heater in her home were not properly installed and leaking small amounts of carbon monoxide, the clear, odorless gas known as the silent killer…
USA TODAY
MANCHESTER, Tenn. - A Bonnaroo attendee was found dead Friday morning on the venue's grounds marking the 13th death at the music and arts festival in its 17-year history, officials said. - Glen Aussicker, a firefighter shift leader, said most of the calls stemmed from carbon monoxide alarms triggering in RVs so far this week. Most of the alarms sounded off during the evening hours, he said. - If an RV alarm sounds, firefighters say residents should immediately open all windows to allow the poisonous air to escape, leave the camper and dial 911. - They are also reminding campers carbon monoxide doesn't just affect people inside RVs. - Firefighters are asking festival attendees to remember not to pitch tents next to an RV's exhausts or even car exhausts — especially if someone is in the car cooling off with the AC or charging their phone…
Milton homeowners fined for missing, non-functional smoke and CO alarms
InsideHalton.com
The Milton Fire Department charged homeowners in two incidents last fall with fire code violations related to smoke and carbon monoxide (CO) alarms, which resulted in the homeowners' pleading guilty in court recently and receiving a combined $3,000 in fines. - The Milton Fire Department is reminding residents that working smoke alarms are the only early warning you have to escape if there is a fire in your home. - “CO alarms are also essential warning devices because CO, the ‘silent killer,’ is an invisible, odourless and colourless gas, created when fuels burn incompletely,” stated the press release. - CO is produced through incomplete combustion and can be produced by a furnace, hot water heater, gas fireplace/appliance and wood stoves. Motor vehicles are also a source of CO and should only be run outside of the garage…
Grant provides 180 home CO detectors
The County
CARIBOU, Maine — Cary Medical Center recently wrapped up a yearlong community education initiative to help Aroostook residents prevent and detect carbon monoxide poisoning. - Through a grant provided by State Farm, and partnerships with local fire departments, this program provided education and resources on the dangers of carbon monoxide as well as home fire safety planning. - “Through this program, we were able to provide 180 carbon monoxide detectors to area residents who did not have a working detector in their home,” said Fire Safety Program Coordinator Elizabeth Singer, who installed most of the detectors in area homes…
Indiana Mom Devastated by Mystery Illness Finally Learns the Truth Thanks to Home Contractors
Inside Edition
Even her doctor, Mary Beth Hensley, couldn't figure out what was making Wilson so sick. The woman tried many medications and specialists ran all sorts of tests, but all turned up nothing. - "[She had] cardiac testing, chest x-rays, MRI’s [of] the brain, the spine, to see if something was related," Dr. Hensley said. "I felt we were very thorough, but didn't come up with a solution." - In the end, it was a team of home construction workers — hired to remodel Wilson's bathroom — who figured out the cause. - It turned out that the furnace and water heater in her home were not properly installed and leaking small amounts of carbon monoxide, the clear, odorless gas known as the silent killer…
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
We challenged middle school students to create posters warning people about the dangers of poisonous carbon monoxide (CO). Did students ever step up to the challenge! We received 700 poster entries – a record number! Watch the video of the winning posters.
We challenged middle school students to create posters warning people about the dangers of poisonous carbon monoxide (CO). Did students ever step up to the challenge! We received 700 poster entries – a record number! Watch the video of the winning posters.
Please Note: "Place a carbon monoxide alarm with a digital display on a seat in the motor vehicle when you are out driving in emergency snow conditions (or always for that specific). Harmful levels of carbon monoxide (CO) can penetrate inside a motor vehicle just due to prevailing winds and exhaust not moving away from the vehicle but under it. If you want to learn more about carbon monoxide, begin measuring it with a personal CO monitor everywhere you go." Bob Dwyer, CSME Carbon Monoxide Safety
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Please, stop diagnostic errors; start testing for carboxyhemoglobin
Journal of Neurology and Neuroscience
Carbon monoxide (CO) intoxication is one of the main causes of poisoning in industrialized countries and it often leads to diagnostic errors…
Carbon monoxide intoxication.
Carbon monoxide intoxication.
nih.gov
However individuals with ischemic heart disease may experience chest pain and decreased exercise duration at COHb levels between 1% and 9%. COHb levels between 30% and 70% lead to loss of consciousness and eventually death…
Carbon Monoxide Safety Tips
However individuals with ischemic heart disease may experience chest pain and decreased exercise duration at COHb levels between 1% and 9%. COHb levels between 30% and 70% lead to loss of consciousness and eventually death…
Carbon Monoxide Safety Tips
National Fire Protection Association
… If the CO alarm sounds, immediately move to a fresh air location outdoors or by an open window or door. Make sure everyone inside the home is accounted for. Call for help from a fresh air location and stay there until emergency personnel….
NOTE: Listed U.L. 2034 & CSA 6.19 Carbon Monoxide Alarms
VISUAL DISPLAY:
Must not display under 30PPM in normal operation
AT 70, 150 & 400 PPM display must be accurate within plus or minus 30 Percent
SENSITIVITY TESTING: Resist alarming first times shown, must by second shown time
70PPM [PLUS OR MINUS 5PPM ... [BETWEEN 60 _ 240 MINUTES]
150PPM [PLUS OR MINUS 5PPM] ... [10 - 50 MINUTES]
400PPM [PLUS OR MINUS 10PPM ... [4 - 15 MINUTES]
“CITIZENS WILL CONTINUE TO DIE & BECOME SERIOUSLY ILL DAILY!”
George Kerr (1933-2017)
NOTE: Listed U.L. 2034 & CSA 6.19 Carbon Monoxide Alarms
VISUAL DISPLAY:
Must not display under 30PPM in normal operation
AT 70, 150 & 400 PPM display must be accurate within plus or minus 30 Percent
SENSITIVITY TESTING: Resist alarming first times shown, must by second shown time
70PPM [PLUS OR MINUS 5PPM ... [BETWEEN 60 _ 240 MINUTES]
150PPM [PLUS OR MINUS 5PPM] ... [10 - 50 MINUTES]
400PPM [PLUS OR MINUS 10PPM ... [4 - 15 MINUTES]
“CITIZENS WILL CONTINUE TO DIE & BECOME SERIOUSLY ILL DAILY!”
George Kerr (1933-2017)
More news links below –
We have all been CO poisoned, some more than others
The following link takes you to a site with views from those who have been poisoned. The seriousness of carbon monoxide poisoning, the grief, suffering and disorientations experienced are clearly portrayed with the intent to help others and prevent future poisonings. With respect, please visit: Carbon Monoxide Survivor
What is in the air you are breathing right now?
What will you be doing today; walking into poison?
Who will be responsible for the air you breathe?
We have all been CO poisoned, some more than others
The following link takes you to a site with views from those who have been poisoned. The seriousness of carbon monoxide poisoning, the grief, suffering and disorientations experienced are clearly portrayed with the intent to help others and prevent future poisonings. With respect, please visit: Carbon Monoxide Survivor
What is in the air you are breathing right now?
What will you be doing today; walking into poison?
Who will be responsible for the air you breathe?
You may be the only person who can prevent your own poisoning.
We are all vulnerable to carbon monoxide exposure and poisoning.
Everyone has been poisoned by CO and will be poisoned again. The degree of the poisoning depends upon allowing yourself to be in a situation where someone else controls the air you breathe and the mechanisms for alarming notification.
Please read the alarm information on the package and in the instructions that come with the carbon monoxide alarm. Know that if it is a U.L. 2034 Listed product (or CSA 6.19 Listed), it is a high level alarm that has been tested to alarm no sooner than 70 PPM at the lowest (the alarm must resist for one hour when above this level) and when over 400 PPM before 15 minutes at the highest concentration, after resisting alarming for 4 minutes when over this level.
Know when your fire department and emergency responders begin wearing their breathing apparatus and what their civilian evacuation levels are for carbon monoxide; it may be as soon as the gas is present in your presence. Pregnant women, infants & children, people with heart & respiratory struggles, those suffering depression or chronic headaches and all people of vulnerable health should be alerted as soon as the gas begins to concentrate, around 10 PPM (parts per million) or lower.
You most likely need a low level carbon monoxide detector to sound off when carbon monoxide hazards are just beginning, not after you’ve been exposed to levels that make you have headaches, flu-like symptoms, increased tiredness, heart stresses or worse.
Do not take risks with carbon monoxide. Take responsibility for the air you breathe and the combustion systems you are responsible for. If you don’t do it for yourself, do it for others, unless you think $45.00, high level protection is good enough.
Help prevent injuries and deaths; don’t guess about carbon monoxide. Measure carbon monoxide for safety and knowledge. The more you test the more you learn. GET BUSY
Measurement is continuing education at its best. Bob Dwyer, CSME Carbon Monoxide Safety
Everyone has been poisoned by CO and will be poisoned again. The degree of the poisoning depends upon allowing yourself to be in a situation where someone else controls the air you breathe and the mechanisms for alarming notification.
Please read the alarm information on the package and in the instructions that come with the carbon monoxide alarm. Know that if it is a U.L. 2034 Listed product (or CSA 6.19 Listed), it is a high level alarm that has been tested to alarm no sooner than 70 PPM at the lowest (the alarm must resist for one hour when above this level) and when over 400 PPM before 15 minutes at the highest concentration, after resisting alarming for 4 minutes when over this level.
Know when your fire department and emergency responders begin wearing their breathing apparatus and what their civilian evacuation levels are for carbon monoxide; it may be as soon as the gas is present in your presence. Pregnant women, infants & children, people with heart & respiratory struggles, those suffering depression or chronic headaches and all people of vulnerable health should be alerted as soon as the gas begins to concentrate, around 10 PPM (parts per million) or lower.
You most likely need a low level carbon monoxide detector to sound off when carbon monoxide hazards are just beginning, not after you’ve been exposed to levels that make you have headaches, flu-like symptoms, increased tiredness, heart stresses or worse.
Do not take risks with carbon monoxide. Take responsibility for the air you breathe and the combustion systems you are responsible for. If you don’t do it for yourself, do it for others, unless you think $45.00, high level protection is good enough.
Help prevent injuries and deaths; don’t guess about carbon monoxide. Measure carbon monoxide for safety and knowledge. The more you test the more you learn. GET BUSY
Measurement is continuing education at its best. Bob Dwyer, CSME Carbon Monoxide Safety
Savannah's Law now in effect
The Hendricks County Flyer
Senate Enrolled Act 100, authored by State Sen. Mike Delph (R-Carmel), has been ceremonially signed into law by Gov. Eric Holcomb. - SEA 100, also known as Savannah’s Law, allows fire departments, including volunteer fire departments, to test vehicular carbon monoxide levels free of charge as a public service for all Hoosiers, at their request. - The namesake of this law, Savannah Bettis, was tragically killed in a car accident as a result of carbon monoxide poisoning three years ago. Since then, the Bettis family has been promoting carbon monoxide testing and donating proper testing equipment to fire departments. Delph noted that he is thankful for the work John and Wendy Bettis, Savannah’s parents, have done and their passion for helping prevent other tragedies like this from happening in Indiana…
Tara and Ian McNaughton honoured for their commitment to life safety.
muskokaregion.com/
“The awards are an expression of appreciation for those who have made significant contribution toward making Ontario a safer place in which to live,” - “Since Gravenhurst Home Hardware stepped up, we’ve distributed about 80 carbon monoxide alarms to residents of Gravenhurst at no charge,” said Larry Brassard, fire chief. “Ian and Tara live in our community and support a variety of community initiatives, and so it’s about time that we said thanks to both of them in a tangible way.”…
Arnprior Fire Department gears up for annual program
insideottawavalley.com/
The Arnprior Fire Department is once again performing its annual Home Fire and Life Safety Program as part of the department’s fire prevention and public-education program. - It is a legal requirement of the Ontario Fire Code that every home in Ontario must have a working smoke alarm on all levels of the home and all sleeping areas. As well, all homes with a fuel-fired appliance and/or attached garage are required to have working carbon-monoxide alarms in all sleeping areas. - Who is responsible? Homeowners, landlords, tenants…
The Hendricks County Flyer
Senate Enrolled Act 100, authored by State Sen. Mike Delph (R-Carmel), has been ceremonially signed into law by Gov. Eric Holcomb. - SEA 100, also known as Savannah’s Law, allows fire departments, including volunteer fire departments, to test vehicular carbon monoxide levels free of charge as a public service for all Hoosiers, at their request. - The namesake of this law, Savannah Bettis, was tragically killed in a car accident as a result of carbon monoxide poisoning three years ago. Since then, the Bettis family has been promoting carbon monoxide testing and donating proper testing equipment to fire departments. Delph noted that he is thankful for the work John and Wendy Bettis, Savannah’s parents, have done and their passion for helping prevent other tragedies like this from happening in Indiana…
Tara and Ian McNaughton honoured for their commitment to life safety.
muskokaregion.com/
“The awards are an expression of appreciation for those who have made significant contribution toward making Ontario a safer place in which to live,” - “Since Gravenhurst Home Hardware stepped up, we’ve distributed about 80 carbon monoxide alarms to residents of Gravenhurst at no charge,” said Larry Brassard, fire chief. “Ian and Tara live in our community and support a variety of community initiatives, and so it’s about time that we said thanks to both of them in a tangible way.”…
Arnprior Fire Department gears up for annual program
insideottawavalley.com/
The Arnprior Fire Department is once again performing its annual Home Fire and Life Safety Program as part of the department’s fire prevention and public-education program. - It is a legal requirement of the Ontario Fire Code that every home in Ontario must have a working smoke alarm on all levels of the home and all sleeping areas. As well, all homes with a fuel-fired appliance and/or attached garage are required to have working carbon-monoxide alarms in all sleeping areas. - Who is responsible? Homeowners, landlords, tenants…
How much carbon dioxide is produced per kilowatt hour when generating electricity with fossil fuels?
US Energy Information Administration
Energy Information Administration - EIA - Official Energy Statistics from the U.S. Government...
Sit and rest a while; miss the children, prevent repeating this tragedy.
Corfu carbon monoxide deaths: Memorial unveiled in Horbury
Corfu carbon monoxide deaths: Memorial unveiled in Horbury
BBC News
A memorial bench to two young children who died from carbon monoxide poisoning while on holiday in Corfu has been unveiled in West Yorkshire…
To all parents everywhere; grief's pain alerts others
Out of tragedy comes the light of love
Chester County Press
Inside, Carly and Daulton had passed away from carbon monoxide poisoning. The gas tank was empty and the ignition was still on. Fumes from the exhaust had been drawn into the car through the air vents… “One of the best things for me is to talk to parents who have also lost a child,” Donna said.
A memorial bench to two young children who died from carbon monoxide poisoning while on holiday in Corfu has been unveiled in West Yorkshire…
To all parents everywhere; grief's pain alerts others
Out of tragedy comes the light of love
Chester County Press
Inside, Carly and Daulton had passed away from carbon monoxide poisoning. The gas tank was empty and the ignition was still on. Fumes from the exhaust had been drawn into the car through the air vents… “One of the best things for me is to talk to parents who have also lost a child,” Donna said.
VideoNex
In this informative and succinct video, learn how to identify and appropriately execute the use of a CO2 Fire Extinguisher…
CDC Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
New Movie Release 2015In this informative and succinct video, learn how to identify and appropriately execute the use of a CO2 Fire Extinguisher…
CDC Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
Carbon Monoxide Poisoning. Public domain video from CDC. Carbon monoxide (sometimes referred to as CO) is a colorless, odorless gas produced ...
A well put together video is found with the next link, but remember: U.L. 2034 Listed CO Alarms are high level alarms. Use them for protection against acute levels, but be aware you can still experience symptoms of the poisoning even though the devices are in place.
DailyMotion
About Carbon Monoxide and Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
About Carbon Monoxide and Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
JEMS.com - ...site has been designed with this in mind – to create a visual, interactive, educational resource which can hopefully end incidents of carbon monoxide poisoning and save lives… For more information, please visit - www.thesilentkiller.co.uk
Who is responsible for the air you breathe?
Take control inside your homes.
-Link to: → CO alarm standards –
The lowest U.L. 2034 & CSA 6.19 carbon monoxide alarm test point is:
- 70 PPM to 149 PPM –resist one hour, must alarm before 4 hours
Please read the alarm information on the package and in the instructions. Know when your fire department and emergency responders begin wearing their breathing apparatus and what their civilian evacuation levels are for carbon monoxide; it may be before 70 PPM. It is for pregnant women, infants & children, the elderly and all people of vulnerable health. Bob Dwyer, CSME Carbon Monoxide Safety
- 70 PPM to 149 PPM –resist one hour, must alarm before 4 hours
Please read the alarm information on the package and in the instructions. Know when your fire department and emergency responders begin wearing their breathing apparatus and what their civilian evacuation levels are for carbon monoxide; it may be before 70 PPM. It is for pregnant women, infants & children, the elderly and all people of vulnerable health. Bob Dwyer, CSME Carbon Monoxide Safety
Tribute
George Kerr, a pioneer in smoke and carbon monoxide alarm manufacturing passed away in his home during the early morning of July 4, 2017. George will always be remembered for his passion to save lives and protect the health of people through low level carbon monoxide detection and alarming. He lived for over 84 years, beginning his career in fire safety in 1953. “We’ll never know how many lives we’re saving, but I know we are saving a few.” George E. Kerr (1933-2017)
George Kerr, a pioneer in smoke and carbon monoxide alarm manufacturing passed away in his home during the early morning of July 4, 2017. George will always be remembered for his passion to save lives and protect the health of people through low level carbon monoxide detection and alarming. He lived for over 84 years, beginning his career in fire safety in 1953. “We’ll never know how many lives we’re saving, but I know we are saving a few.” George E. Kerr (1933-2017)
- Carbon monoxide toxicity-Emergency Medicine Ireland
- Carbon Monoxide Survivor- Views from those who have been poisoned.
- Carbon Monoxide detection- National Fire Protection Association
- Carbon Monoxide Survivor- Views from those who have been poisoned.
- Carbon Monoxide detection- National Fire Protection Association
· Please take CARBON MONOXIDE SAFETY CARE during all holiday and everyday activities.
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U.S. Carbon Monoxide Laws for each state
National Conference of State Legislatures
As of March 2018, a majority of states have enacted statutes regarding carbon monoxide (CO) detectors, and another 11 have promulgated regulations on CO detectors. Alaska requires detectors approved by the state fire marshal be installed in all dwellings. Connecticut requires them in all new construction, as does New Hampshire, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Utah, Vermont, Washington and West Virginia. Florida also requires them in new construction, and in every room with a boiler. Minnesota passed a law requiring detectors in motor boats.
CO Detectors in U.S. Homes
27 states and the District of Columbia require carbon monoxide detectors in private dwellings via state statute: Alaska, California, Colorado, Connecticut, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia (via adoption of the International Residential Code), Illinois, Iowa, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Tennessee, Utah, Vermont, Washington, West Virginia and Wisconsin. Certain states limit the installation to buildings with fossil-fuel burning devices, others only require the device be installed upon the sale of the property or unit.
Another 11 states require carbon monoxide detectors in private dwellings regulatorily through the adoption of the International Residential Code or via an amendment to their state’s building code: Alabama, Georgia, Idaho, Kentucky, Louisiana, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Virginia, and Wyoming.
CO Detectors in U.S. Schools
California, Connecticut, Illinois, Maine and Maryland require carbon monoxide (CO) detectors in school buildings.
CO Detectors in U.S. Hotels and Motels
Fourteen states require the installation of carbon monoxide detectors in hotels and motels under the statute. - Three of those states (New Jersey, Vermont and Wisconsin) have complementary administrative regulations. - Two states (Kansas and Washington) have requirements through administrative regulations alone.
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Ontario Canada Carbon Monoxide Alarm Legislation
Ministry of Community Safety & Correctional Services
Hawkins-Gignac Act
Fire Protection and Prevention Act, 1997
National Conference of State Legislatures
As of March 2018, a majority of states have enacted statutes regarding carbon monoxide (CO) detectors, and another 11 have promulgated regulations on CO detectors. Alaska requires detectors approved by the state fire marshal be installed in all dwellings. Connecticut requires them in all new construction, as does New Hampshire, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Utah, Vermont, Washington and West Virginia. Florida also requires them in new construction, and in every room with a boiler. Minnesota passed a law requiring detectors in motor boats.
CO Detectors in U.S. Homes
27 states and the District of Columbia require carbon monoxide detectors in private dwellings via state statute: Alaska, California, Colorado, Connecticut, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia (via adoption of the International Residential Code), Illinois, Iowa, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Tennessee, Utah, Vermont, Washington, West Virginia and Wisconsin. Certain states limit the installation to buildings with fossil-fuel burning devices, others only require the device be installed upon the sale of the property or unit.
Another 11 states require carbon monoxide detectors in private dwellings regulatorily through the adoption of the International Residential Code or via an amendment to their state’s building code: Alabama, Georgia, Idaho, Kentucky, Louisiana, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Virginia, and Wyoming.
CO Detectors in U.S. Schools
California, Connecticut, Illinois, Maine and Maryland require carbon monoxide (CO) detectors in school buildings.
CO Detectors in U.S. Hotels and Motels
Fourteen states require the installation of carbon monoxide detectors in hotels and motels under the statute. - Three of those states (New Jersey, Vermont and Wisconsin) have complementary administrative regulations. - Two states (Kansas and Washington) have requirements through administrative regulations alone.
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Ontario Canada Carbon Monoxide Alarm Legislation
Ministry of Community Safety & Correctional Services
Hawkins-Gignac Act
Fire Protection and Prevention Act, 1997
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Red Cross - Disaster Relief to safely assist law enforcement, fire department, utility company, city, county and state authorities as repair and rebuilding moves forward. Bob Dwyer, CSME Carbon Monoxide Safety
Nationally, the Red Cross provides food and shelter to people affected by as many as 70,000 fires annually, or about one fire every eight minutes.
The following companies are acknowledged for their continued support of carbon monoxide safety education and this daily news blog. They may just have what you are looking for.
The Energy Conservatory
Masimo - see RAD 57
Mahugh Fire & Safety
ESCO Institute
TPI - Test Products International
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Nationally, the Red Cross provides food and shelter to people affected by as many as 70,000 fires annually, or about one fire every eight minutes.
The following companies are acknowledged for their continued support of carbon monoxide safety education and this daily news blog. They may just have what you are looking for.
The Energy Conservatory
Masimo - see RAD 57
Mahugh Fire & Safety
ESCO Institute
TPI - Test Products International
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