Carbon Monoxide (CO)

Protecting Yourself & Your Family From Carbon Monoxide Poisoning

Install an Alarm

Install at least one UL (Underwriters Laboratories) listed carbon monoxide alarm with an audible warning signal near the sleeping areas and outside individual bedrooms.

Carbon monoxide alarms measure levels of CO over time and are designed to sound an alarm before an average, healthy adult would experience symptoms. It is very possible that you may not be experiencing symptoms when you hear the alarm. This does not mean that CO is not present.

Professional Checks

Have a qualified professional check all fuel burning appliances, furnaces, and venting and chimney systems at least once a year.

When purchasing an existing home, have a qualified technician evaluate the integrity of the heating and cooking systems, as well as the sealed spaces between the garage and house. The presence of a carbon monoxide alarm in your home can save your life in the event of CO buildup.

Never Use Your Oven as a Heater

Never use your range or oven to help heat your home and never use a charcoal grill or hibachi in your home or garage.

Never Keep a Car Running in a Garage

Never keep a car running in a garage. Even if the garage doors are open, normal circulation will not provide enough fresh air to reliably prevent a dangerous buildup of CO.