How many carbon monoxide detectors are to be installed?

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cpxchiseen

Beginning as of July 1, 2011, all homes of California must install carbon monoxide detectors. However does the law specify where the detectors are to be installed and how many? Should I just replace every smoke detector with a carbon monoxide/smoke detector or add carbon monoxide detectors in specific spots?

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Our towns code states that there should be one for every smoke-detector. And there has to be 1 smoke detector on each story + one in each room that could, possibly, maybe be used as a bedroom someday + one directly outside each room that could, possibly, maybe be used someday as a bedroom + one inside and outside each hallway + one by each egress door + one within 5 feet of the furnace + one in each bathroom
I would need 17 in the house I'm living in. Since the regulations are so stupid and overbearing, I only have 1 (and am in gross violation of the International Property Maintenance Code)

btw I live in a crappy little ghost town in the Midwest
Republicans LOVE pushing regulations on poor people

should a person be concerned about a peak level of 34 on a carbon monoxide detector?

juliablue

while conducting a routine test on my carbon monoxide detectors, one of them had a peak level of 34 and the other 11. Should I be concerned?

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check with local fire and see if they can calibrate or check with a known good meter, if its right then yes normal safe levels are less than 10.

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A Basic Shopping List for the New Baby?

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meme

What do i Really need for a new born baby ???? We don't have much money times are hard so we just want to get what we really need ???

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Try ebay and craigs list and 2nd hand stores. If you go to once upon a child the stuff is cheap but for them to buy it it has to be in good condition

Crib (you dont need a bassinet, just put her straight in crib) (portable/mini cribs are cheaper)

Car seat (NEWW! ask your doctor or social worker resources for getting fre or cheap one, there have alot of programs here, you take a class pay 20$ and get a brand new one)

Stroller (it is nice to have), depending on your lifestyle you might really need one

Play-pen (good for travel, and you can use it instead of a crib)

Diaper bag( or just use a book bag)
Bottles ( it is way cheaper to breastfeed)
Blankets
Bath tub ( it will be hard to bath her in a sink)
crib Mattress

waterproof matress pads are nice to have, but you dont have it. you wont have to change sheets EVERYTIME

Fitted Crib Sheets
Bouncy Seat and swings are great to have, you only need one or the other if moneys really tight, they have alot at OUAC and criags list

booster seat when they start solids (or a high chair, but booster seats are cheaper)

Activity Mat are good for them learning

Onesies (ALOT)
Footed Sleepers (ALOT)
Hats
Cotton Shirts
Washcloths
Hooded TowelsBaby Wash
Baby Lotion
Diaper Rash Cream
Brush and Comb
Thermometer
Infant Nail Clippers
Emory Board
Nasal Aspirator
Baby health care kit
Medication Measurer
Dreft (or other baby laundry detergent)
Diapers
Wipes (unscented)
Wipes Travel Container
Nipples
Bottle Brush
Pacifiers (3-4)
Burp Cloths (cloth diapers work great)
Bibs
teething rings
Breast Pump
Nipple Ointment
Breast Pads
Boppy or a nursing pillow
Baby Sling (great to have so you can get stuff done)
Safety Items (cupboard latches; outlet covers; carbon monoxide detector; safety gates; etc.)

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How do you detect natural gas leak?

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verset

This is probably a stupid question, but I've been an electric user all my life! I just moved to a house that uses natural gas for stove and water heater.

Does a Carbon Monoxide detector detect a slight natural gas leak? I ask because I was cleaning behind by range/oven, and I could smell a faint odor of what I think is natural gas. If there was a small small leak, would the carbon monoxide detector catch it?

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The 2 answers above are correct. Before calling gas company you might want to see if pilot lights are all lit( if it has flame style pilot light). If a pilot light has blown out you will get a slight smell of gas because it is not being burned. If you have a newer style stove that clicks when you turn it on ( electronic ignition) then there won't be a standing pilot light and you probably have a gas leak.

How does a Carbon monoxide alarm work?

raver82

I never heard of a Carbon monoxide alarm before until my sister came home with one yesterday. I was just wondering how it works? if Carbon monoxide is colorless and odorless and whatever else how can you get it in a house what does it come from? I'm clueless about it. I spent most of science class in school asleep.

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Hello raver82:

CO is deadlier than natural gas; because it is odorless/colorless, people don't realize that it is present. It will cause death with as little as 30ppm within 30 minutes. CO is extremely hazardous to infants, the elderly and people with breathing disorders or who have difficulty breathing.

The detectors must be powered at all times in order to work properly. The mechanism is able to capture the CO molecules and if a high concentration (over 15 ppm) are detected, it will sound an alarm.

Symptoms of CO poisoning are grogginess, headache, fatigue, sleepiness, irritation of the nasal passages and lungs, and sometimes vomiting or diarrhea. Some complain of experiencing the same effects of alcohol.

A CO detector is as important as the smoke detector. CO is a result of inefficient combustion of hydrocarbons; the largest source in a home is the family car(or truck). If you have a natural gas appliance (furnace, water heater or stove), it is a wise investment to have the CO detector. After the car, the other main source of CO is the gas stove. If you have a gas stove, it is critical that you have an exhaust hood or vent for the stove that exits outside the home.

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Please tell me if you actually need to mount a carbon monoxide detector?

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0tsoa

I'm buying one and can't tell from the product description if you have to mount it somewhere specific; can I leave it on a desk or shelf?

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Installation locations vary by manufacturer. Manufacturersâ recommendations differ to a certain degree based on research conducted with each oneâs specific detector. Therefore, make sure to read the provided installation manual for each detector before installing.

If they don't mention a specific location, then it likely isn't important

I have a nighthawk carbon monoxide detector, I have no idea what those digital numbers are for?

dreamer236

I was cooking in the kitchen today and I notice the number got up to 9 but the alarm did not go off. I just want to know about these numbers, I have no idea how far the numbers go. I thank you for your help.

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If you can't find the manual, try looking up your model on the internet. The numbers *may* indicate parts per million of CO detected. It takes 1000ppm to cause unconsciousness in an hour, so 9ppm isn't good, but it is considered "normal" background CO.

Take a look at http://www.nfpa.org/itemDetail.asp?categoryID=280&itemID=18270&URL=Research+&+Reports/Fact+sheets/Home+safety/Carbon+monoxide+poisoning&cookie%5Ftest=1 for additional information.

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What number's should I kook for on my carbon monoxide detector?

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Kenneth W

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Not sure if I understand your question. If you mean the display (if yours has one) that should read 0, unless you are testing it with the test button. My NightHawk model 900-0014-04 reads 163 when the test button is pressed then sounds the alarm. Check the manual for your unit or look on the back of it for test instructions.

Most are calibrated for 200 PPM in less than 35 minutes and have an alarm response time of less than 90 minutes for a 100 PPM concentration of CO.

How much time does one ciggarette take off of your life?

Michelle I

This guy told me once, but I forgot, and I it's just a thing I would like to know.

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cant give certain figure but believe its a health hazard
i work with carbon monoxide detectors,allowable concetration to work in 100 ppm on mines,ciggarette smoke
makes this detector record 2000+ppm,so imagine the damage to the lungs etc...

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My Kidde hardwired smoke detector keeps beeping, what should I do?

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Q. My Kidde hardwired smoke and carbon monoxide detector just recently has started chirping/beeping every minute or so. I have done extensive research, and I'm not getting any answers that are applicable.

I replaced the battery several times, and the beeping continued. The detector was installed last year, so is not too old, and I even flicked the breaker switch on and off... Nothing works.

Please help me out here.

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These units are problematic. You probably should just replace it. At least you will have some peace of mind.

My Carbon Monoxide alarm keeps beeping every 30 seconds?

Eriko <3

Does this mean that its detecting something or its the battery? Im worried.
i only had 2 new batteries so i took the other 2 straight out, put them in and it beeped for a good 1or 2 seconds after and that was it. idk if i was supposed to press anything or "reset" it but the beeping stopped. idk.

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Every 30 seconds chirp is low battery on most detectors.

http://www.firstalert.eu/support/faq

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What do I need to be aware of when using a propane space heater?

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cottonlily

I'm moving into a rental house that has a big rectangular metal space heater. It has to be plugged in but it's fueled by propane. That kinda baffles me, but whatever, I've always had CH/AC. My question is what do I need to know about this thing? All I know so far is that I'll need a carbon monoxide detector which the re-modelers are already installing.

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A lot of space heaters do not require electricity to operate, but they have blower fans as an option to help circulate the heat.

Check the rating plate on the heater. It should state the minimum clearances to be maintained from combustibles etc.

These type of heaters work quite well for heating an open area. You wont get a lot of benefit from it in rooms off of the main room, but they work pretty well...They are PERFECTLY SAFE if they are maintained and serviced properly. If they weren't they wouldn't be allowed in homes.

What are the physical effects of carbon monoxide poisoning before death?

confused i

After the body was removed from the vehicle there was blood present in & on the side of the vehicle, and drops of blood on the ground. Why would blood be present from carbon monoxide poisoning? Also, by running a hose from the tailpipe through the window of the vehicle and sealing the window, how long would it take for death?
Would the person be able to turn the key off but not able to open the door? The vehicle was turned off but the doors were locked when the person was found. Could they have decided not to go thru with it, had the mobility to turn off the car and not had enough mobility to open the door?
This was an apparent suicide but there wasn't a note found and I have alot of questions. The presence of blood, the key turned off, the doors locked?......all of these things really puzzle me.

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CARBON MONOXIDE POISONING

THE FACTS

As colorless as the air, this sudden killer is responsible for 700 fatalities a year in the United States. Carbon Monoxide (CO) is not to be confused with Carbon Dioxide (CO2), which is responsible for the bubbles in your gingerale. CO is a product of inefficiently burnt fuels that are created by an appliance or heating unit in the home. One in five deaths by CO poisoning can be attributed to a malfunctioning appliance, either due to poor maintenance or a design fault. Carbon Monoxide is the inevitable by-product of the burning of all carbon based fuels, and the less of it that is in the air, the better.

CO is deadly because it is not detectable to the five human senses. To confuse matters more, symptoms of CO poisoning mimic common every day ailments such as migraine headaches or the flu. This insidious threat to home safety is responsible for 113,333 emergency situations in the U.S. every year. There are two basic types of carbon monoxide poisoning, ACUTE and CHRONIC.

SYMPTOMS AND DIAGNOSIS

ACUTE CO poisoning is rarely detected until its victims become quite ill. In this kind of scenario, a heating unit or appliance breaks down and emits lethal levels of gas in a short time. The severity of the symptoms varies depending on the concentration of the gas in the air. The chart below gives you an idea of when to suspect that CO is the culprit behind your discomfort.

The numbers below represent the concentration or amount of CO that is in the air as per parts per million (ppm) followed by its physical effects:

* At 35 ppm - No adverse effects until after about 8 hours of exposure
* At 200 ppm - Mild headache after 2-3 hours of exposure
* At 800 ppm - Headache, nausea and dizziness at 45 minutes. Physical collapse at 2 hours.
* At 1000 ppm - Loss of consciousness at 1 hour.
* At 3200 ppm - Dizziness and nausea at10 minutes. Loss of consciousness occurs at 30 minutes.
* 12,800 ppm - Collapse, loss of consciousness and death after 1-3 minutes of exposure.

CHRONIC CO poisoning can be difficult to diagnose as the symptoms of long-term exposure mimic common disorder such as the flu. Long-term exposure to smaller amounts of CO has been associated with diabetes and brain damage. There is a middle range of slightly higher exposure over a shorter period of time. In this scenario, a gas heater breaks down and an entire family can suffer nausea and dizziness over a period of two weeks indicating that it might be from CO leak.

Persistent symptoms of CO poisoning include

* Fatigue
* Dizziness
* Nausea
* Vomiting
* Confusion
* Convulsions
* Respiratory problems
* Rapid breathing
* Persistent cough
* Concentration problems
* Hallucinations
* Panic attacks
* Clumsiness
* Severe muscle pains
* Trembling
* Vision problems


CAN IT BE PREVENTED?

CO takes its victims by surprise so poisoning is as hard to predict as any act of fate. However, there are measures you can take to immediately allay the severity of the situation.


* First and foremost, outfit your home and garage with a CO detector. Human beings are unable to smell CO so these devices act as a second nose. These devices resemble a fire alarm and sound off at the first subtle whiff of gas.
* Have a qualified professional regularly check your heating systems, chimneys, furnaces, stoves and cookers for flaws, leaks, efficiency and structural weaknesses.
* Be mindful and observant. For example, if you suspect your furnace is not working, don't use it until it is fixed.
* Be a savvy consumer. Before purchasing a major appliance, check with the manufacturer or a consumer safety groups to see if the brand has a good reputation.

PREPARATION

Carbon monoxide poisoning is accidental, and you should prepare for it just as you would any other catastrophe that might strike without warning. As is the case with fires, it is a good idea to make sure that all doors windows and exits are kept free of obstacles. Keeping a window open, while using appliances such as tabletop gas cookers is also a good idea.

WHAT TO DO IF THE UNFORTUNATE OCCURS

If at any time you feel you have been exposed to dangerous carbon monoxide fumes you should remove yourself from the area immediately and seek medical assistance. In this case, it is also advisable to open doors and break windows to let fresh air in and speed evacuation.

Emergency treatment for acute CO poisoning almost always includes keeping the victim warm as well as dosing them with supplemental oxygen via a mask.

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My carbon monoxide alarm is beeping every 30 sec! Should i be worried?

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John

Its beeping once every 30 sec. I dont have batteries to change them now. Should i be worried?

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Never ignore a CO alarm. This alerts before an emergency, before symptoms giving you time to resolve the problem.
You should be testing and vacuuming the cover monthly.
Have you looked at the display?
LB for low battery.
Don't ignore a reading of 30 PPM.
You can reset or call the toll free consumer hot line to diagnosis over the phone and assist you with any questions.
You can open windows, vent appliances, back car out of garage a safe distance from the living quarters.
An emergency would be a reading of 100 ppm without symptoms.
50-100 should be a concern but not ignored.

Elderly, pregnant women, small children who are more susceptible should be watched for symptoms such as headache, fatigue, dizziness and nausea.

If you do a test and reset and it reactivates within 24 hours, call a qualified technician.
So, to sum up:

* Get out of the house and call 911 if the carbon monoxide alarm starts beeping loudly.

* Change the battery if alarm chirps one quick little beep every few minutes.

* If you need more advice, call the nonemergency phone number for your fire department.

can carbon monoxide detectors detect small amounts?

mEl

i have an older furnace and i have a detector but i was wondering if the detectors detect small trace amounts of cm or only the major leaks.

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Basically there are 3 levels that should activate the alarm 70 ppm, 150 ppm and 400 ppm depending upon how long the levels are detected.

I am a home inspector. I check CO as part of my inspection. Most furnaces and water heaters operating in normal conditions will have less than 20 parts per million in the flue stack (after the vent diverter). So 70 ppm CO is a pretty high level.

Kitchen ranges often exceed 400 parts per million on startup.

Ceramic log sets usually peg the meter at 2000 ppm.

From 1st Alert one of the leading manufacturers of home alarms:

<< WHAT LEVELS OF CO CAUSE AN ALARM?
Underwriters Laboratories Inc. Standard UL2034 requires residential CO
Alarms to sound when exposed to levels of CO and exposure times as
described below. They are measured in parts per million (ppm) of CO over
time (in minutes).
UL2034 Required Alarm Points*:
⢠If the alarm is exposed to 400 ppm of CO, IT MUST ALARM BETWEEN
4 and 15 MINUTES.
⢠If the alarm is exposed to 150 ppm of CO, IT MUST ALARM BETWEEN
10 and 50 MINUTES.
⢠If the alarm is exposed to 70 ppm of CO, IT MUST ALARM BETWEEN
60 and 240 MINUTES.
* Approximately 10% COHb exposure of 10% to 95% Relative
Humidity (RH).

The unit is designed not to alarm when exposed to a constant level
of 30 ppm for 30 days.

CO Alarms are designed to alarm before there is an immediate life threat.
Since you cannot see or smell CO, never assume itâs not present.
⢠An exposure to 100 ppm of CO for 20 minutes may not affect average,
healthy adults, but after 4 hours the same level may cause headaches.
⢠An exposure to 400 ppm of CO may cause headaches in average, healthy
adults after 35 minutes, but can cause death after 2 hours. >>

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My carbon Dioxide alarm thing is showing 236. What does this mean?

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Matt

My carbon monoxide reader alarm thing is showing 236. Does anyone know what this means and is it at a dangerous level?

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Either there is a high level of CO at the detector or it is malfunctioning. If you can, take it outside and see what it reads. If it is close to zero there really is a high level in the house. If there is no obvious source, like a fireplace, I would ask the fire department to help me investigate. I would call their business number, not 911.

What should I do when my Carbon Monoxide alarm detects Carbon Monoxide?

Sasha

Who should I call?
Should I open windows?
Should I evacuate immediately?
Whats the first thing I should do if the alarm sounds?

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Carbon Monoxide gas is colorless, tasteless and odorless.
First thing: Get Out the house!
2. Leave the door open to ventilate the house.
3. Wait an 1 hour then open windows for cross ventilation and step out.
All this assuming nothing is on fire. Carbon Monoxide is a product of something Burning, even your car's exhaust will trigger the alarm if there is enough concentration of these gas.
Off course if there is smoke, there is fire and something is burning. Call 911.

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How do sensors work? I need slightly technical information?

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nandiana20

I'm doing this paper on wireless monitoring and I really need to know how sensors basically work and more specifically how temperature ,pressure ,light,radiation, force and toxic gas sensors work. I'm not an electronics student. So an extremely simple explanation would be helpful.

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It is a HUGE field, so you will have to do some web searching. Manufacturers pages are usually good places to find explanatory info.

Temperature:
Thermocouple - makes use of the fact that a junction of 2 different metals produces a voltage difference which varies with temperature.
Thermistor - a resistor whose value changes with temperature. There are 2 types, PTC and NTC, positive / negative temperature coefficient.

Pressure:
Typically you have a silicon membrane with a force sensor (strain gauge) on it. Pressure on one side of the membrane causes it to distort, which causes a change in resistance in the sensor.

Light:
Photodiode - a diode that leaks current according to how much light falls on it.
Light-dependant resistor (LDR) - does what it says!

Radiation:
Ionisation type detectors - basically a gas-filled tube. When a radiation particle strikes a gas atom it creates an ion, or charged atom. An electric field attracts the ion to a plate, where it is detected as a pulse of current.
Scintillation detector - use a crystal that produces a flash of light when struck by a particle. The flas is detected by a light sensor.

Force:
Strain gauge - a thin film of resistive material. Resistance changes when it is flexed.
Force sensing resistor (FSR) - resistance changes when squeezed
Piezoelectric bimorph - produces a voltage when flexed

Toxic gas:
Carbon monoxide detectors...
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carbon_monoxide_detector

What would be a good intruder alarm system (sans video) VALUE FOR MONEY wise?

i know there are motion detectors, glass break sensors, door/window sensors and video. i know too that there are auto dial systems. heat and carbon monoxide sensors.

but i just want the simple door/window sensors & motion detectors with dial feature thank you!

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the simplest one is the G.E. Simon XT. It is a wireless, self-contained, user-friendly alarm system that dials out and is, in my opinion, the easiest one for a regular person with no alarm technician experience, to program.

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Carbon Menoxide detector question?

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mhmmm

I have a carbon menoxide detector by kiddie hawk. Whenever I click the Test/Reset button, it displays 888 and then the number 260. Does anybody know what the number 260 could mean? Thanks.

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Sorry, but I think you have an error in the question as I don't think there no such chemical as carbon menoxide. Do you mean carbon monoxide?

Why not contact the service department of the firm that made your detector? They would know.

my carbon monoxide detector keeps beeping and it says "err."? whats going on?

hmmmm.....

i've never had anythink like this happen. the detector is a few years old, and all the sudden about 15 minutes ago i heard something beep and then i heard it beep again and realized it was the detector. when i went to see what was going on all it said was "Err." or what obviously means error. why is it doing this and whats going on?!?! never ever have i had the thing go off because of carbon monoxide! and its not showing numbers, i've tried unplugging it and it plugs in and lights up 888 [like it always does] and then goes to Err.

whats going on with it? am i safe, or should i get out of the house? and how do i fix this?

please i need help asap!

thanks!
whoops i just realized what category this is in! sorry

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I would call for assistance immemorially and stay stationed outside of the house.

A family friend of ours had a similar problem.

Call over a neighbor for assistance.

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In NY, is it a state law that a seller of the home must provide a carbon monoxide detector?

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mlpluvsya

Can someone give me a link to an official page where I can print out the regulations for this?

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I just took a test to become alarm technician certified and it does sound like i have heard that before There are so many codes lately that are getting changed and passed that no one really knows what is going on. check this link I have provided it may help or maybe it has a link to some where can help or maybe even look at state laws and regulations or something of the sort. God bless.
http://www.alarm.org/

New carbon monoxide detector law?

ChasesM

What is the new law for carbon monoxide detectors? We rent an apartment. Are the landlords required to provide them? What about smoke detectors? We live on the second story 2 bedroom apartment with one smoke detector.
We live in Jamestown, NY.
Or does anyone know a website were I can find the info?

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âIn the case of a building constructed on or after January 1, 2008, a carbon monoxide alarm shall be installed in each of the following locations:

â1. Within each dwelling unit or sleeping unit, on each story having a sleeping area.

â2. Within each dwelling unit or sleeping unit, on each story where a carbon monoxide source is located.

âOne carbon monoxide alarm installed on a story of a dwelling unit or sleeping unit having both a sleeping area and a carbon monoxide source shall suffice for that story within that dwelling unit or sleeping unit.

âIn the case of a building constructed before January 1, 2008, a carbon monoxide alarm shall be installed in each of the following locations:

â1. Within each dwelling unit or sleeping unit, on the lowest story having a sleeping area.

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How do I test for the following pollutants in a lab (Environmental Chemistry)?

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beltlessbo

Sulfer Dioxide (SO2)
Carbon Monoxide (CO)
Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2)
Ozone (O3)
Lead and Heavy Metals (Pb, Hg, etc.)
Any other that may pertain to this subject.

Thank you.

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Solids like lead and other heavy metals could obtained by filtering the air particles out of the air. They all form insoluble precipitates with carbonic acid (H2CO3).

Ozone can be determined by its sharp smell if in enough concentrations. In Central Florida it is a common smell in the air after a thunder and lightening storm.

NO2 is a brown gas that is easily seen in concentrations in the distant near the horizon.

SO2 can be determined by bubbling the air though water and testing for increased acidity. It also has a sulfur like smell in concentrations.

CO is the most difficult gas. It is colorless and odorless. It will any animal life that is forced to breath it. There are CO detectors that can be bought. I had one in the cabin of my boat which had an inboard gasoline engine.

All of these gases can be detected by a gas chromatograph in a lab.

How should i be prepared if the following situations occur?

Mike

1. Gas leak in home or building
2. boating accident
3. vehicle trapped in blizzard
4. fire or explosion in a public place
5. violence in a public place

Thank you.

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1. Get a carbon monoxide detector and learn the odor of natural gas.
2. Be sure to have a life vest.
3. Have a 5 x 2 inch diameter candle (2 inches wide, 5 long), matches and a blanket in your car. It will keep you warm enough to live until help can come.
4. Have a cell phone that's charged and working. Otherwise, good luck with that.
5. Same as number four. Also, a good pair of running shoes might be good too.

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In NY, is it a state law that a seller of the home must provide a carbon monoxide detector?

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mlpluvsya

Can someone give me a link to an official page where I can print out the regulations for this?

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I just took a test to become alarm technician certified and it does sound like i have heard that before There are so many codes lately that are getting changed and passed that no one really knows what is going on. check this link I have provided it may help or maybe it has a link to some where can help or maybe even look at state laws and regulations or something of the sort. God bless.
http://www.alarm.org/

New carbon monoxide detector law?

ChasesM

What is the new law for carbon monoxide detectors? We rent an apartment. Are the landlords required to provide them? What about smoke detectors? We live on the second story 2 bedroom apartment with one smoke detector.
We live in Jamestown, NY.
Or does anyone know a website were I can find the info?

Answer
âIn the case of a building constructed on or after January 1, 2008, a carbon monoxide alarm shall be installed in each of the following locations:

â1. Within each dwelling unit or sleeping unit, on each story having a sleeping area.

â2. Within each dwelling unit or sleeping unit, on each story where a carbon monoxide source is located.

âOne carbon monoxide alarm installed on a story of a dwelling unit or sleeping unit having both a sleeping area and a carbon monoxide source shall suffice for that story within that dwelling unit or sleeping unit.

âIn the case of a building constructed before January 1, 2008, a carbon monoxide alarm shall be installed in each of the following locations:

â1. Within each dwelling unit or sleeping unit, on the lowest story having a sleeping area.

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have central gas heat. fumes from vents smell like exhaust. What? Why? Dangerous? Wht to do?

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donnacaren

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Ok you could be having a problem with carbon monoxide but carbon monoxide (CO) is oderless so that is not causing the smell. Purchase a CO detector if you do not have one, they are available at Wal-Mart etc and are inexpensive and a good idea to have. Next you need to call your HVAC company or plumber, you could have a cracked heat exchanger or incomplete combustion due to the regulator malfunctioning or needing adjusted. By all means do not use the heater until it is fixed. Yes CO is dangerous but it is rare to find a level that is deadly, OSHA says 30 parts per million over an 8 hour period is the limit. If high CO concentrations are a problem you will experience symptoms such as a cherry red tone to the face, headaches, nausea, and confusion.

Who do I contact about a neighbor that is causing a problem with my health?

Spanky C

I have a neighbor that tries to work on cars in the building. He floods my place with car exhaust to the point where it makes me feel sick. It sets off carbon monoxide detectors everyday. I've been sent to the hospital twice.

I've tried contacting OSHA, our local fire department, the police, the building owner, I've talked to the guy who is causing the problem. All say they will get right on it and fix it, but nothing ever changes. No one does anything about it. I don't have the money to hire a lawyer and take this guy to court.

I would move but I live within walking distance to my job. I can't drive because I have seizures. There is no public transportation here either.

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Go to your county health department.

Otherwise you may need to speak to an attorney about getting an injunction against repairing cars in the building... if it's not safe, it's not safe.

I don't know what's to "fix" - the building needs ventilated, apparently.

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Is it normal for a carbon monoxide detector to read 0 ppm?

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dfjkdfj

Sorry for posting a second time, but the first question did not get any good answers. Is it normal for a carbon monoxide detector to read 0 PPM? I have one that shows the highest level over the past 24 hours, and whenever I check it always reads 0 PPM. Is this normal? I would think there might be one or two PPM in the house, considering the lowest level it would bother sensitive people is 30 PPM.

Answer
Actually in the 0 to 29 ppm level CO detectors are not allowed to display the actual CO level, and are required to display zero in that range according to CO alarm standards developed by Underwriters Laboratories (UL2034) in collaboration with the US Consumer Product Safety Commission. (The display and alarm specifications of UL2034 are matched in a Canadian standard, CSA 6.19-01)

Carbon Monoxide detector is beeping every 30 seconds to 1 minute?

Bob

My Carbon Monoxide detector has been beeping every 30 seconds to 1 minute for like 12 hours.

Is this just a battery problem? I don't have the time to get a new one or a new battery today, can I just put it outside so I don't have to hear it and get one this week?

Thanks

Answer
Putting it outside will keep you from hearing the beeps, BUT, it will also keep the detector from doing its job. I suggest you buy a new battery. Better to be safe than sorry. How old if the detector? They should be replaced every 10 years or so, sometimes more often.

How to select a carbon monoxide detector.

http://www.ezfix101.com/2011/08/how-to-buy-carbon-monoxide-detectors.html

what is Carbon Monoxide.

http://www.ezfix101.com/2011/08/how-does-carbon-monoxide-detector-work.html

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name any five devices, which contain microprocessors.?

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Malik Abd

examples are 1) microwave oven 2) washing machine 3) calculater 4) ? 5) ? 6) ? 7) ? 8) ?

Answer
Are you kidding? You can't think of 5 more things?

Personal devices:
cell phones
watchs
calculators
computers and laptops
cameras
ipods (itouch, ipads, zune, other mp3 players, etc)
metal detectors
remote-controlled airplanes
pedometers

Computers:
infrared keyboards and mice
disk drives
switches
hubs

Commercial devices:
treadmill (incumbent bike, elliptical,...)
bank vaults
cash registers
supermarket bar code scanners
public address systems
film processors
movie projectors
slot machines
vending machines
lottery ticket dispensing machines

Business:
printers
faxes
copiers
environmental control systems
automatic door openers (supermarkets, hotels)
credit card processors
ATM machines

Home:
clock/radios
stoves/ovens
microwave ovens
washing machines
driers
phones
stereo systems
TV's
DVD players
DVD recorders
DVR devices
cable boxes
thermostats
air conditioners
motion detectors (for alarms and lighting)
smoke detectors
radon detectors
carbon monoxide detectors

Alarms:
water pumps
burglar alarm systems
fire alarm systems

Games:
children's toys (like Simon says, remote controlled things)
hand-held games (gameboys, etc)
WII and X-boxes (and other gaming systems)
telescopes (my MEAD has software that can track earth moment, etc)
halloween (and other holiday) decorations
electronic signs
billboards (like at ball games and Times Square)

Medical:
pace makers
insulin auto-injectors
heart monitors
hearing aids

Municipal devices:
traffic lights
walkie-talkies (and other fire/police/emt communication devices)
train switching devices
EZ-pass readers (and other simiar toll-paying devices)
train ticket purchasing machines

Industry
vehicles (cars, airplanes, boats, trains, trucks, etc)
navigational systems (tomtom, loran, etc)
sonar systems
seizmometors
oil well ground location devices (also used for archeological excavation, and finding water tables)
telescopes (the big ones, like in hawaii or mountain tops)
amplifiers
synthesizers
electric guitars and drums
electronic gyroscopes (used in cranes, rockets, and ships)

Military:
smart bombs
missiles
guns
turrets
tanks
sonic guns

Police:
FLIR systems
radar systems (like at air control towers and ships)
radar guns (for your speeding tickets)
infrared motion and camera systems (for you running lights)
uv locators (finding suspects and bodies)
lie detectors

How much would a live-aboard boat cost?

Weefy12

I'm 22 years old and moving out of my parents' house soon, and I thought instead of buying/renting an apartment, to buy a boat I could live on (Not sure if it's possible to rent. If it is, then that's a possible option). I'd probably want to live-aboard for about 3-5 years. I'd want the boat to be capable of cruising on the ocean coast. Also, I'd want it to be able to sail to Catalina Island in California from Los Angeles; that's about as far as I'd want to sail out. I'm going to be the only one living aboard. Any price ranges or any other tips would be helpful.

Answer
Here in California, to do a full time live-aboard, you'll be paying an additional fee for the privilege. I would advise you to have at least 30'+. I own a 60' motor yacht and it's very expensive. Most CA marinas have limited "Full Time" live aboard slips due to the requirements for water/sewer hookups as required by Environmental Laws. The live-aboard additional cost is an additional $250 on top of the regular fees. There are special rules that you must adhere to also. Finding a "Rental" isn't likely. I don't live onboard my yacht full time, but spend more time there than my land-based home. I'd recommend a sailboat instead of a power boat. Maintenance will be lighter and costs less than a power boat. Find something with a decent galley that you can work with, a good bath room with running water, and a sleeping area that fits you. Taller people have the hardest time with this. Like John said, it's the heat coming into the craft that becomes intolerable, not the cold.

I've traveled to Mexico with my smaller 26' Express Cruiser, and this summer will be traveling with my motor yacht to Alaska.

A few safety items that you need to have is a carbon monoxide detector, at least 3 fire extinguishers, and a VHF radio for offshore communications. It's also nice to have a AC/DC TV to watch and an AM/FM/CD radio too.

Remember, you won't have much storage space! So you won't have a lot of clothing and shoes. You'll never have much more than 3 days of food on board on average. You'll need bottled water in one gallon size bottles stored onboard.

I've enjoyed my 26', but I love having more of a home with my 60' yacht. With that I'm fully self sufficient. I grocery shop once a week for the yacht.

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What do I need to be aware of when using a propane space heater?

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cottonlily

I'm moving into a rental house that has a big rectangular metal space heater. It has to be plugged in but it's fueled by propane. That kinda baffles me, but whatever, I've always had CH/AC. My question is what do I need to know about this thing? All I know so far is that I'll need a carbon monoxide detector which the re-modelers are already installing.

Answer
A lot of space heaters do not require electricity to operate, but they have blower fans as an option to help circulate the heat.

Check the rating plate on the heater. It should state the minimum clearances to be maintained from combustibles etc.

These type of heaters work quite well for heating an open area. You wont get a lot of benefit from it in rooms off of the main room, but they work pretty well...They are PERFECTLY SAFE if they are maintained and serviced properly. If they weren't they wouldn't be allowed in homes.

Do you recommend getting a carbon monoxide detector hard-wired in to home or buy an outlet detector?

HAPPY_DAYZ

I am buying a new home, and was wondering about the pro's and con's of having a carbon monoxide dectector hard wired into my homes (this is very costly)

-OR-

Should i buy a device that plugs into an outlet that can monitor carbon monoxide?

What do you suggest ?
What do you use in your homes?

Thanks!

Answer
Always good to have a hard wired system through out the house.But Kiddie makes a great detector that is battery operated and will do the job as good as any hard wired system.Just remember in October to change the batteries whether you need to or not it is good practice.October is fire prevention month so do this and you will be safe.

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