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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)
3 hospitalized after high levels of carbon monoxide found in apartment complex
WCVB Boston
LEICESTER, Mass. - Three people were hospitalized late Monday after high levels of carbon monoxide were found inside a Leicester apartment complex. - First responders were called to 507 Stafford St. for a report of an unresponsive person. Crews found high levels of carbon monoxide throughout the apartment, fire officials said. - Residents were evacuated, and the cause was traced to a gas hot water heater. (More)
High carbon monoxide levels shut down Yonkers train station
News 12 Westchester
YONKERS - Dangerously high carbon monoxide levels shut down the Yonkers Metro-North train station Monday evening. - Officials say that around 9:30 p.m., a strong smell of gas was reported, and three MTA officers became ill with headaches and nausea. - With the Yonkers police and fire departments assisting, MTA fire crews tested and discovered high levels of carbon monoxide. - The station was evacuated, and trains in both directions bypassed the station. - MTA officials say there was an issue with the boiler in the building. Once it was fixed, the carbon monoxide levels in the building were tested again and found to be normal. (More, Video Report)
Carbon monoxide scare at West Side restaurant; nobody hurt, Madison Fire says
Madison.com
A West Side restaurant was evacuated Monday morning because of high readings of carbon monoxide and evidence of a problem with natural gas. - Noodles and Company, 7050 Mineral Point Road, was evacuated at about 7 a.m. Monday as Madison Fire Department firefighters responded to the activated carbon monoxide alarm. The restaurant wasn't open at the time. (More)
Two Iowa Park residents hospitalized with carbon monoxide poisoning
KFDX
IOWA PARK (KFDX/KJTL) - Megan Veitenheimer was set to visit two of her clients in Iowa Park this morning. When she knocked on the door, one of the residents did respond. "But she wasn't talking normal," Veitenheimer said. - That's when she knew something was wrong. She called police and immediately tried to get inside. - "I was knocking on the windows. I was knocking on the door, trying to open the doors, trying to get in through the windows. And I couldn't get in," Veitenheimer explained. - Iowa Park police, Fire and Wichita Falls Fire arrived, securing the scene, making sure there was no other potential danger. - The assistant Iowa Park Fire Chief said there was a carbon monoxide leak and its source is unknown. (More, Video Report)
Take precautions to prevent carbon monoxide poisoning
Dothan Eagle
The Florida Department of Health urges Floridians to prevent carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning if they are without power following Hurricane Michael. - Alternative sources of power such as generators can cause CO to build up in a home and poison the people and animals inside. - CO is found in fumes produced by burning fuels such as gasoline, natural gas, propane, kerosene, charcoal and wood. - Large amounts of CO can quickly overwhelm a person without warning, which leads to greater risk of illness or death especially with increased exposure time. (More)
Firefighters warn of invisible killer: carbon monoxide
KSNB Local 4
GRAND ISLAND, Neb. (KSNB) - The Grand Island Fire Department is warning the public of a silent killer...carbon monoxide. - Carbon monoxide is created when fuels such as natural gas, propane, and others fuels are not burned completely. - “CO gas is very common, typically on any given year we will go to probably 10 to 20 calls that involve this that are pretty serious in nature,” Fire Chief Cory Schmidt said. “In fact, the other day we transported a one and a half year old child to the hospital that was experiencing CO poisoning.” - CO poisoning symptoms are similar to the flu, so many people don't know they have a leak in their house. (More)
WCVB Boston
LEICESTER, Mass. - Three people were hospitalized late Monday after high levels of carbon monoxide were found inside a Leicester apartment complex. - First responders were called to 507 Stafford St. for a report of an unresponsive person. Crews found high levels of carbon monoxide throughout the apartment, fire officials said. - Residents were evacuated, and the cause was traced to a gas hot water heater. (More)
High carbon monoxide levels shut down Yonkers train station
News 12 Westchester
YONKERS - Dangerously high carbon monoxide levels shut down the Yonkers Metro-North train station Monday evening. - Officials say that around 9:30 p.m., a strong smell of gas was reported, and three MTA officers became ill with headaches and nausea. - With the Yonkers police and fire departments assisting, MTA fire crews tested and discovered high levels of carbon monoxide. - The station was evacuated, and trains in both directions bypassed the station. - MTA officials say there was an issue with the boiler in the building. Once it was fixed, the carbon monoxide levels in the building were tested again and found to be normal. (More, Video Report)
Carbon monoxide scare at West Side restaurant; nobody hurt, Madison Fire says
Madison.com
A West Side restaurant was evacuated Monday morning because of high readings of carbon monoxide and evidence of a problem with natural gas. - Noodles and Company, 7050 Mineral Point Road, was evacuated at about 7 a.m. Monday as Madison Fire Department firefighters responded to the activated carbon monoxide alarm. The restaurant wasn't open at the time. (More)
Two Iowa Park residents hospitalized with carbon monoxide poisoning
KFDX
IOWA PARK (KFDX/KJTL) - Megan Veitenheimer was set to visit two of her clients in Iowa Park this morning. When she knocked on the door, one of the residents did respond. "But she wasn't talking normal," Veitenheimer said. - That's when she knew something was wrong. She called police and immediately tried to get inside. - "I was knocking on the windows. I was knocking on the door, trying to open the doors, trying to get in through the windows. And I couldn't get in," Veitenheimer explained. - Iowa Park police, Fire and Wichita Falls Fire arrived, securing the scene, making sure there was no other potential danger. - The assistant Iowa Park Fire Chief said there was a carbon monoxide leak and its source is unknown. (More, Video Report)
Take precautions to prevent carbon monoxide poisoning
Dothan Eagle
The Florida Department of Health urges Floridians to prevent carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning if they are without power following Hurricane Michael. - Alternative sources of power such as generators can cause CO to build up in a home and poison the people and animals inside. - CO is found in fumes produced by burning fuels such as gasoline, natural gas, propane, kerosene, charcoal and wood. - Large amounts of CO can quickly overwhelm a person without warning, which leads to greater risk of illness or death especially with increased exposure time. (More)
Firefighters warn of invisible killer: carbon monoxide
KSNB Local 4
GRAND ISLAND, Neb. (KSNB) - The Grand Island Fire Department is warning the public of a silent killer...carbon monoxide. - Carbon monoxide is created when fuels such as natural gas, propane, and others fuels are not burned completely. - “CO gas is very common, typically on any given year we will go to probably 10 to 20 calls that involve this that are pretty serious in nature,” Fire Chief Cory Schmidt said. “In fact, the other day we transported a one and a half year old child to the hospital that was experiencing CO poisoning.” - CO poisoning symptoms are similar to the flu, so many people don't know they have a leak in their house. (More)
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
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Video - Propane (LPG) tanks of any size can violently compound a structure fire – KEEP THEM OUTSIDE
BLEVE (Boiling Liquid Expanding Vapor Explosion) Demonstration - How it Happens Training Video--------
Carbon Monoxide Intoxication
BLEVE (Boiling Liquid Expanding Vapor Explosion) Demonstration - How it Happens Training Video--------
Carbon Monoxide Intoxication
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
Colder temperatures prompt spike in carbon monoxide calls
WESTERNMASSNEWS.com
Now that the colder weather is here, many of us are starting to fire up those furnaces and fireplaces. That means local fire departments are starting to get busy with emergency calls for possible carbon monoxide detection. (Video Report)
Carbon Dioxide, Not Carbon Monoxide
Parents Take Issue With District After Potentially Toxic Gas Found In School
CBS New York
MIDDLESEX, N.J. (CBSNewYork) — Parents in Middlesex County say their kids have been complaining about feeling sleepy and sick. Air quality test results from the state show elevated levels of carbon dioxide. The district was made aware of this on Sept. 14. Middlesex Borough Schools Superintendent Dr. Linda Madison said the school immediately began short-term remediation tactics. “That was open the windows, open the doors. Make sure that the uni-vents are blowing if they can work,” Dr. Madison said. (Video Report)
Problems Begin With First Cold Night Of The Year
Windcrest house fire possibly sparked in chimney
FOX 29
SAN ANTONIO - Authorities are investigating the cause of a fire that heavily damaged a home in the Windcrest area overnight. - The fire began just before 11 p.m. Monday at a home on the 8000 block of Hickory Forest. - The fire came on the first cold night of the year, and firefighters believe the blaze started in the chimney of the house. (More)
WESTERNMASSNEWS.com
Now that the colder weather is here, many of us are starting to fire up those furnaces and fireplaces. That means local fire departments are starting to get busy with emergency calls for possible carbon monoxide detection. (Video Report)
Carbon Dioxide, Not Carbon Monoxide
Parents Take Issue With District After Potentially Toxic Gas Found In School
CBS New York
MIDDLESEX, N.J. (CBSNewYork) — Parents in Middlesex County say their kids have been complaining about feeling sleepy and sick. Air quality test results from the state show elevated levels of carbon dioxide. The district was made aware of this on Sept. 14. Middlesex Borough Schools Superintendent Dr. Linda Madison said the school immediately began short-term remediation tactics. “That was open the windows, open the doors. Make sure that the uni-vents are blowing if they can work,” Dr. Madison said. (Video Report)
Problems Begin With First Cold Night Of The Year
Windcrest house fire possibly sparked in chimney
FOX 29
SAN ANTONIO - Authorities are investigating the cause of a fire that heavily damaged a home in the Windcrest area overnight. - The fire began just before 11 p.m. Monday at a home on the 8000 block of Hickory Forest. - The fire came on the first cold night of the year, and firefighters believe the blaze started in the chimney of the house. (More)
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...
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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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