Carbon Monoxide Detectors
Residential Carbon Monoxide Detector Guidelines
Detector Installation
- On a wall about five feet above from floor level.
- It is recommended installing the detector at least 6 inches from all exterior walls and at least 3 feet from HVAC vents.
- Each floor needs its own set of monoxide detectors when required by building codes.
- Follow manufacturer's recommendations or follow guidelines by Standard 720 of the National Fire Protection Association.
Detector Requirements
- Install outside each sleeping area
- Install on every level of home
Carbon Monoxide(CO) is the “Invisible”Killer
Carbon monoxide is a colorless
and odorless gas.
If you suspect that you are experiencing CO poisoning, get fresh air immediately. Leave the home and call for assistance from a neighbor’s home.
You could lose consciousness and die from CO poisoning if you stay in the home.
