TimNY
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Mac, did they give you that in writing? I'd like a copy (I can FOIL it from them if you don't want it to come from you).
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Carbon Monoxide detector locations
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pwood
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attached garage and/or fuel burning appliance a co detector is required here.Mule said:
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Our contractors are the same. They are installing the combo's everywhere, even when not required. They are buying in bulk, and when we asked a couple about it, they said the cost difference is so small, it doesn't pay to take a chance on missing a required CO detector. One miss and the trip back to fix it eats up all the savings from several projects. So they just install the combo's and move on.
I don't care if they spend money stupidly... however.. the CO detectors already installed are a good idea should some homeowner decide they want to install a free standing fire place using LP instead of Natural gas.. seen it in my "previous life".
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They are required here per a State Amendment. They are required to be installed in the "general vicinity" of each sleeping area.
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RJJ
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Mac: Nice fish! How did you upload that guppy? Forget the CO / I just need to hijack this thread for a moment!
Yes. A cracked or rusted out heat exchanger could very well allow CO to enter the warm air supply.Mac said:
I don't like combo units because most, if not all, CO detectors need to be replaced at 5 years or less. Smoke detectors have a 10 year life.
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Published: June 27, 2011
Updated: 11:18 a.m.
Install carbon-monoxide detector by Friday
By LANDON HALL
THE ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER
lhall@ocregister.com
The deadline for owners of single-family homes to install carbon-monoxide detectors is this Friday, July 1.
A state law passed last year goes into effect that day, affecting homes that have an attached garage, fireplace or appliance that burns fossil fuel, like natural gas.
Failure to install a detector can result in a $200 fine, but if caught, a homeowner will get 30 days to install one. The State Fire Marshal says acknowledges that enforcement will be difficult, but that the program is more about educating the public about the danger.
An estimated 30-40 accidental deaths in California are caused each year by carbon-monoxide poisoning, according to the State Air Resources Board. Until now, only new homes had to have the detectors installed.
The gas, CO, is a byproduct of fuel combustion. The gas can become trapped in garages or spaces between walls. It's colorless and odorless. The National Fire Protection Association recommends installing one detector per floor of the house, with an additional unit near each sleeping area.
Units can be bought for anywhere from $18 to $100. On a recent visit to Home Depot I found mostly just one brand, Kidde, whose various models are on the State Fire Marshal's list of approved devices. The "Intelligent Alarm" is a combination smoke/CO detector that gives a voice alert ("FIRE! FIRE!") if there's danger. It costs $38.97. But a more basic model by Code One costs just $17.78.
For further information, check out the Fire Marshal's FAQ page.
Updated: 11:18 a.m.
Install carbon-monoxide detector by Friday
By LANDON HALL
THE ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER
lhall@ocregister.com
The deadline for owners of single-family homes to install carbon-monoxide detectors is this Friday, July 1.
A state law passed last year goes into effect that day, affecting homes that have an attached garage, fireplace or appliance that burns fossil fuel, like natural gas.
Failure to install a detector can result in a $200 fine, but if caught, a homeowner will get 30 days to install one. The State Fire Marshal says acknowledges that enforcement will be difficult, but that the program is more about educating the public about the danger.
An estimated 30-40 accidental deaths in California are caused each year by carbon-monoxide poisoning, according to the State Air Resources Board. Until now, only new homes had to have the detectors installed.
The gas, CO, is a byproduct of fuel combustion. The gas can become trapped in garages or spaces between walls. It's colorless and odorless. The National Fire Protection Association recommends installing one detector per floor of the house, with an additional unit near each sleeping area.
Units can be bought for anywhere from $18 to $100. On a recent visit to Home Depot I found mostly just one brand, Kidde, whose various models are on the State Fire Marshal's list of approved devices. The "Intelligent Alarm" is a combination smoke/CO detector that gives a voice alert ("FIRE! FIRE!") if there's danger. It costs $38.97. But a more basic model by Code One costs just $17.78.
For further information, check out the Fire Marshal's FAQ page.