Matthew j
if it is can you still live in your house
Answer
Most home carbon monoxide detectors report in parts per million rather than "level". 400 parts per million will kill you. 50 parts per million is the limit for workplace exposure. 30 parts per million will give you a headache. I would be concerned at any consistent reading over 10 parts per million and would try very hard to find the problem and eliminate it. Carbon monoxide is the leading cause of poisoning death in the US, accounting for over 1,500 fatalities per year.
Most home carbon monoxide detectors report in parts per million rather than "level". 400 parts per million will kill you. 50 parts per million is the limit for workplace exposure. 30 parts per million will give you a headache. I would be concerned at any consistent reading over 10 parts per million and would try very hard to find the problem and eliminate it. Carbon monoxide is the leading cause of poisoning death in the US, accounting for over 1,500 fatalities per year.
Carbon Monoxide Detectors?
psychoholi
Should they be mounted high on a wall or low to the floor to properly detect Carbon Monoxide?
The detector I have is in no way going to be slept through, believe me. Should I mount it at head level with the bed? I guess really what I'm also trying to find out is if Carbon Monoxide is heavier or lighter than air.
Answer
It is recommend you place CO alarms near the sleeping areas, and on each level of the home. A good rule of thumb for the number and placement of CO alarms for your particular home is to place CO alarms near smoke and fire alarms that have been installed to meet current building code requirements in your area. Do not place CO alarms in the furnace room, kitchen or garage as these locations could lead to nuisance alarms.
Generally, one detector can be adequate for 1,200 to 1,500 square feet of living space. The most important determination for the number of CO alarms needed is whether an alarm can be heard in all sleeping areas. If you install only one CO alarm in your home, install the detector near bedrooms, not in the basement or furnace room.
For ease of viewing the visual indicators, (digital displays or alarm lights), it is recommended to place the CO alarm at eye level or above. Do not place the CO alarm in "dead air" spaces (no closer than 6" from the ceiling or floor) or turbulent air spaces such as by an open window, door or by a ceiling fan.
It is recommend you place CO alarms near the sleeping areas, and on each level of the home. A good rule of thumb for the number and placement of CO alarms for your particular home is to place CO alarms near smoke and fire alarms that have been installed to meet current building code requirements in your area. Do not place CO alarms in the furnace room, kitchen or garage as these locations could lead to nuisance alarms.
Generally, one detector can be adequate for 1,200 to 1,500 square feet of living space. The most important determination for the number of CO alarms needed is whether an alarm can be heard in all sleeping areas. If you install only one CO alarm in your home, install the detector near bedrooms, not in the basement or furnace room.
For ease of viewing the visual indicators, (digital displays or alarm lights), it is recommended to place the CO alarm at eye level or above. Do not place the CO alarm in "dead air" spaces (no closer than 6" from the ceiling or floor) or turbulent air spaces such as by an open window, door or by a ceiling fan.
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