What level of carbon monoxide is dangerous?

Michelle

My NIGHTHAWK carbon monoxide detector is reading 9...I did just cook a turkey, but...help?

Answer
That detector is reading in parts per million (ppm). 9 ppm is basically harmless. OSHA allows workers to be exposed to 50 ppm. 100ppm is considered fatal. They set those detectors very low to give you plenty of time to correct a problem.
What JB said about opening a window is a good idea.

Carbon monoxide detector says 13... is this safe?

laura

I read somewhere that 1-70 you could expieriance fatigue, vomiting, dizzyness, ect. but it's not deadly. is this true? how do you get the carbon monoxide levels to go down? any help on this would be great, thanks!

Answer
http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/pubs/466.html

Standard for Action Levels
The following action levels have been defined as minimums for BPI certified Carbon Monoxide Analysts. Analysts may work for a government agency or business entity that has adopted more stringent standards than the ones defined in this document. As such, CO Analysts may enforce those higher standards. Under no circumstances shall a BPI certified CO Analyst recognize less stringent standards or ignore conditions in excess of the defined action levels. The action levels are considered net indoor ambient readings - i.e. - indoor ambient minus outdoor ambient readings.

0 to 9 parts per million (ppm)
Normal - No Action: Typical from: outdoor sources, fumes from attached garages, heavy smoking, fireplace spillage and operation of unvented combustion appliances. With ambient conditions in this range, analysts may continue testing sequences.

10 to 35 parts per million (ppm)
Marginal: This level could become problematic in some situations. Actions: Occupants should be advised of a potential health hazard to small children, elderly people and persons suffering from respiratory or heart problems. If the home has an attached garage, document CO levels in garage. Accept this level as normal for unvented appliances but not for vented appliances. If unvented appliances are in operation, recommend additional ventilation in the areas of operation. With ambient conditions in this range, analysts may continue testing to locate the CO source.

36 to 99 parts per million (ppm)
Excessive: Medical Alert. Conditions must be mitigated. Actions: Ask occupants to step outside and query about health symptoms. Advise occupants to seek medical attention. If occupants exhibit any symptoms of CO poisoning, have someone drive them to a medical facility. Enter the building, open doors and windows to ventilate the structure. Turn off all combustion appliances until the CO level has been reduced to safe levels. If forced air equipment is available, continuos operation of the air handler is recommended at this time. If the home has an attached garage, document CO levels in garage. Test combustion appliances one at a time to determine the source of CO production. If an appliance is determined to be the source of CO production, it should be shut off and not used until a qualified technician with proper test equipment can service it.

100 - 200 parts per million (ppm)
Dangerous: Medical Alert. Emergency conditions exist. Actions: Evacuate the building immediately and check occupants for health symptoms. Advise all occupants to seek medical attention. Occupants should have someone else drive them to a medical facility. If occupants exhibit symptoms of CO poisoning, emergency service personnel must be called. Evacuation is important, but Analysts must not subject themselves to excessive conditions. Maximum exposure time is 15 minutes. Open all doors and windows that can be done quickly. If the home has an attached garage, document CO levels in garage. Disable combustion appliance operation. Continually monitor indoor ambient levels while moving through the building. Once the atmosphere within the structure has returned to safe levels and the appliances have been turned back on, locate the source of CO production for corrective measures.

Greater than 200 parts per million (ppm)
Dangerous: Medical Alert. Emergency conditions exist. Actions: Evacuate the building immediately and check occupants for health symptoms. Advise all occupants to seek medical attention. Occupants should have someone else drive them to medical facility. If occupants exhibit symptoms of CO poisoning, emergency service personnel must be called. Evacuation is important, but analysts must not subject themselves to these conditions. Do not stay inside or re-enter the building until conditions have dropped below 100 ppm. Open all doors and windows that can be done quickly without entering the structure. Call the local utility to shut off gas supply (if applicable and necessary). If the home has an attached garage, document CO levels in garage if possible to do so without being subjected to high levels of CO. Once the atmosphere within the structure has returned to safe levels, restore fuel supply to appliances. Operate and test the appliances one at a time to determine the source of CO production.

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do carbon monoxide alarms work well?

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I was wondering whether carbon monoxide alarms work well? I'm looking for a decent one to install in my lounge, to monitor the gas fire we have.

Would one like this be ok?
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/KIDDE-HOME-SAFETY-PACK-SMOKE-AND-CARBON-MONOXIDE-ALARMS-/110646529101?pt=UK_Safety_Alarms&hash=item19c30c0c4d#ht_1785wt_754

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They do work and you should have them in your home. Keep in mind that the sensor life is 3-5 years. Also note that co alarms only go off when co levels become dangerous. Long term exposure to low levels of co can be bad for your health. Having a working co detector doesn't guarantee safety. Have gas fired appliances and fireplaces checked regularly.

New baby needs?

Q. I'm 25 weeks pregnant w/ my second child. My other child is almost 5. I have somewhat forgotten exactly what I will need when the new baby comes home, and was wondering if you can give me a list of everything she will need like onesies, burp rags, diapers, bibs, etc.........I'm making a list to start buying things and I don't want to leave anything off! Thank you for your help.

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Basic Layette
__ 3-6 Onesies
__ 3-6 Hats and Booties
__ 3-6 Receiving Blankets
__ 3-6 Sleep & Play outfits
__ 3-6 Bibs
__ 3 Gowns
__ Diapers (4 dozen cloth, at least 8 diaper covers & 8 Safety Pins)
(Figure using 8 disposable diapers per day minimum)

Basic Necessities
__ Infant Car Seat
__ First Aid Kit
__ Syrup of Ipecac
__ Smoke Detector for Baby's Room
__ Carbon Monoxide Detector
__ Thermometer
__ Diaper Bag with changing pad
__ Brush and Comb
__ Baby Shampoo
__ Soap
__ Lotion
__ Baby Oil
__ Petroleum Jelly
__ Baby Powder
__ Cotton Swabs
__ Baby Wipes
__ Diaper Rash Ointment
__ Nail Scissors
__ Suction Bulb
__ Pacifier (Buy a couple different styles, your baby will have a preference.)
__ Pacifier Tether (Make sure that the cord is short.)
__ Spray Sanitizer or Disinfectant (ie. Lysol)
__ Bath Water Thermometer
__ 4-6 Baby Washcloths
__ 2-3 Hooded Bathtowels
__ 6-8 Bottles
__ Bottle Brush
__ Laundry Soap (Mild)
__ Bleach

Bedding
__ Sleeping Wedge (Keeps baby sleeping on it's side.)
__ Bedding Set (Comforter, bumper pad, skirt, fitted sheet, diaper stacker.)
__ 3-6 Fitted Crib Sheets
__ 3 Crib Pads

Furniture & Durable Baby Accessories
__ Crib
__ Mattress
__ Changing Table (Preferably with safety rails, always with safety straps.)
__ Changing Table Pad (Plastic or vinyl and easy to santize.)
__ Rocking Chair
__ Cradle or Bassinet
__ Stroller
__ Playpen
__ Bouncer Infant Seat (For in-home use only.)
__ Diaper Pail
__ Baby Monitor
__ Lamp with night light

Helpful Extras to Make Life More Comfortable
__ Baby Carrier (ie. front pack or sling)
__ Nursing Pillow
__ Nursing Stool
__ Humidifier
__ Swing
__ Portable Crib
__ Baby Bath Tub
__ Car Rear Window Mirrors (Allows you to see your baby in the back seat.)
__ Head support - Padded Seat
__ Soothing music that contains Heartbeat and Womb Sounds
__ Infant Sunglasses with 100% UV Protection
__ Mobile
__ Foot and Wrist Rattles
__ Bottle Warmer
__ Bottle Insulator Covers
__ Bottle Sterilizer (If you don't have a dishwasher.)
__ Dishwasher Basket for Nipples and Rings
__ Baby Wipe Warmer
__ Car Seat Protector (Protects upholstery beneath and around the car seat.)
__ Stroller Cup Holder (Attaches to handle or side.)
__ Hands-Free Baby Bottle
__ Baby Milestones and Memories Book
__ Nursery Wallpaper and Paint
__ Toys

Things to Buy Later...5 months and older
__ High Chair
__ Stationary Exercise & Play Seat
__ Back Pack Carrier
__ Outlet Covers
__ Drawer Latches
__ Safety Gates
__ TV and VCR Covers
__ Bath Seat
__ Bathtub Spout Cover
__ Baby Food Grinder
__ Books
__ Feeding Dishes and Utensils
__ Tub Toys

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How do I install a hardwired smoke/carbon monoxide detector in my home?

maltesefal

At times, the present detector's alarm sounds for no reason and must be replaced. I'd like to do it myself and avoid the expenses of a professional. I know how to shut off the electricity at the site and have all necessary tools.

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Call an electrician if you mess up the detector will not work this could be very dangerous. It isn't like wiring a light if you mess up a light it just wont work you mess up this and the smoke will fail to sound during a fire.

If you don't know how to do it how do you know you have the tools you need.


********"Hi i am glad to me you" has no clue what he is taking bout there in no positive or negative wiring in a house. Electrical tape is almost never to be used for a permanent connection it will dry out with age and loose it adhesive leave the wire exposed to arcing and become a fire hazard. In the rare case tape is use for a permanent connection(burndies for very large wires in industrial setting) it is a special fat rubber tape that you will not find at home depot a roll is about $10 and an entire roll is used for just one connection making a ball of tape about the size of a baseball

Many code rules in play here smoke placement using 14-3 not 14-2 all smokes must be on an arc fault breaker

this is NOT a do it yourself type project

Smoke Detectors Question?

kasmira25

I just moved into a whole house and have noticed that there is one non working old as dirt smoke detector in the kitchen and non anywhere else in the house.

How many smoke detectors do i need?
I live in upstate NY
The house has a full unfinished basement, first floor,second floor with 4 bedrooms and bathroom, unfinished attic.
Gas heat and stove- so do i need a carbon monoxide detector?
I have two small children
The house is not new, its an older victorian

Any info would be helpful as to the amount and placement!! Thank you!

Answer
Not sure what the laws are regarding them, but I will give you best practices.

There should be at least one smoke detector and one carbon monoxide detector on each level of the home.

Each bedroom should have it's own smoke detector, preferably near the door to catch any smoke entering from the hallway.

Don't put a smoke detector in the kitchen due to nuisance alarms, but it's a good idea to have one nearby.

So I would recommend 8 smoke alarms and 3 CO detectors. If you want you can substitute 3 CO/smoke combo detectors.

Put one in each bedroom, one in the main hall on the second floor, two on the main floor, and one or two in the basement depending how big it is.

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How can I get out of my apartment lease? If I go to court, do I have a strong case?

Lyss

Beginning:
I picked the apartment in the middle of june, the landlord said it would be ready on August 1st. We moved in Aug. 3rd, with a lot of work needing to still be done. He said it would only be two more weeks, and that it is live-able because we have a working bathroom, although it was not completed.

Middle: Over the course of 3 months (We've been living there), he has been in and out of our apartment a number of times.. he would come to work on things for a few days, and disappear for a week or two, and come back when he's ready. Also, we asked that he comes in the day time so he's not to disturb us after work, he comes usually while we are there, after 8pm, and doesnt leave till we are trying to go to sleep.

He is always asking for me, and refuses to discuss problems with my roommate, she has a temper, but he started before she lost it. He only comes to work on the apartment if I'm there... which ive been trying to stay somewhere else, because he's there.... and he will even come late if there was work to be done, in my room.

He does everything himself to avoid paying more. He finds cheap (time consuming) ways to work on the apartment. He will hire people to work for the day. And sometimes creates more work for himself to do later (most of the time through using the wrong paint, causing bubbles, or when he installed my ceiling fan, he drilled holes to look for the beam, instead of using a beamfinder...things like that). Another reason I want to move, is that I live in a crappy, "Crackhead-filled" neighborhood. It isnt safe. I dont like to leave after I get home from work.

Now:

I should mention that my roommate and I are two 20 year old females, and he does have wondering eyes.. So I see that he would want to pro-long his work. It is getting ridiculous, we waited a month and two weeks to move in, and then, it's been 3 months now we've lived there, and we still need smoke detectors and a carbon monoxide detector. He needs to put door moulding on my closet and a new front door and windows which he has already purchased. There are other things he's promised, and not provided, A micro-wave to go with our stove, bathroom cabinet knobs, the doors dont open without them.. New ceiling fans and light fixures, in my roommates room, and living room and kitchen. New Toilet... His excuse is (HE HAS MANY) He relies on the other tenents rent to pay for things for the apartment, (and at one point for oil, for our heat), and when they dont, we get screwed. That sould NEVER be an issue.

It is starting to get cold now, (I live in Brooklyn NY, by the beach, coney island), and it isnt even winter. Our heat has been a problem the whole time. He turns it on for only a half hour or so, and then it shuts off. My roommate has Lupus, and she gets cold and sick easily, she can do what she can to keep warm but sometimes it isnt enough. He came one day, because we told him to patch up tiny cracks and holes in our walls that the wind from outside has come in. It is a 120 year old building. He always says that he isnt, "One of those landlords who dont care". And tells us that if we are still cold, we can turn on our stove (which is dangerous, for us, and we have two small active dogs, and did I mention, WE PAY THE GAS.)


Another issue, We have Mold in our bathroom, (Which he worked on when we were moving in, so he should know that it was there, and chose to stay quiet, and collect)

I know that he would want to go to court, please be aware of what he might say,
* My roommate was late with her half of rent twice but only by a week
* My roommate's boyfriend has been staying there, the whole time. (Mostly because he doesnt feel comfortable leaving us with him always in the house.) And he has threatened to raise the rent, because of the boyfriends presence.
* He spent time building me a bigger closet, but still had plenty of time to work on other things in the apartment after, and before we became upset.
* He may say that we told him, "no it's okay, take your time, we want it done right"... But we didnt mean 4 months, for something that should only take 2 weeks. And a few times we turned him away, because it was too late and we had work in the morning.. Or we just got tired of seeing him in our apt.

So this is the most I can think of... What do you think? We only want to break the lease and get the F#%K out!!


If it helps, I live in New York City... those laws would apply.

Answer
By law, building owners must provide all tenants with the following levels of heat (During the heating season, October 1 through May 31):

Between 6 a.m. and 10 p.m., heat must register at least 68 degrees Fahrenheit when the outside temperature falls below 55 degrees;
Between 10 p.m. and 6 a.m., heat must register at least 55 degrees Fahrenheit when the outside temperature falls below 40 degrees.
Tenants in New York City with heat and/or hot water complaints via the City's Citizen Service Center by dialing 311 and ask for the NYC Central Complaint Bureau's Hot Line.

In addition, rent stabilized and rent controlled tenants can file a complaint with the New York State Division of Housing and Community Renewal (718-739-6400) if the landlord is violating the above rules. For more details, see the relevant fact sheet on our web site.

If you find that the landlord IS in fact meeting the heating standards but it still feels cold to you, you might talk with the landlord about repairing windows or other openings that are allowing drafts to enter the apartment. Sometimes some caulking, tape or insulation around windows will provide tremendous heat saving benefits.


New York City Housing Maintenance Code requires landlords to provide and install smoke detecting devices in each apartment unit. Renters are responsible for maintenance and repair of the smoke detector(s) (i.e.; installing batteries, etc..). If the smoke detector is battery operated, the owner may charge the tenant up to $10 per smoke detector. For more information, see the Attorney General's guide on smoke detectors.

Landlords are also required to provide and install at least one approved carbon monoxide alarm within each dwelling unit. The landlord may charge the tenant $25 per carbon monoxide alarm. More details can be found on the NYC HPD website.

For more, visit this website: http://www.housingnyc.com/html/resources/faq/quality.html#dreading

Also, now make sure your landlord knows that you KNOW the laws. Tell him if he doesn't comply with the laws, you will report him. So, if he wishes not to comply and he wants to avoid the hassle you are going to cause him, tell him he can let you guys out of your lease without penalty (and be specific here, with 30 days notice to find a new place, full refund of your deposit, etc. and GET the agreement in writing). So, basically, learn the laws, threaten him, give him choice to be compliant or to terminate the lease for you.

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is a level 6 cardon monoxide really bad?

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.

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.

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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.

The law on Carbon Monoxide and Smoke Detectors in my house?

Q. I am purchasing a single family home that was built in 1974. The previous owner took their battery operated smoke detectors.
Can anyone tell me what the Maine law is for having these? Obviously I need smoke detectors. Do I need Carbon Monoxide detectors as well? Do these need to be hard wired in? How many do I need of each?

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Smoke detectors required. The owner shall properly install, or cause to be properly installed, smoke detectors in accordance with the National Electric Code and the manufacturer's requirements. In single-family dwellings, at least one smoke detector, which may be photoelectric, ionization or a combination of both, must be installed in each area within, or giving access to, bedrooms. These smoke detectors may be powered by the electrical service in the dwelling, by battery or by a combination of both. Any smoke detector located within 20 feet of a kitchen or a bathroom containing a tub or shower must be a photoelectric-type smoke detector.

The CO detectors are a good idea but I believe only required in multi-family dwellings. Check around the link.

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The pilot light in my gas furnace goes out every day, is it a health hazard?

Q. My landlord refuses to repair the gas furnace, even though the pilot light has been going out on a weekly basis for all the 8 months I have been his tenant. The only thing he has done so far is (last week) to get a plumber to install a new ignotion switch. (Previously, it was having to be relit with a long match as the switch was broken.)

Putting a new switch on only makes it easier to relight, it doesn't solve the problem of why it was going out to begin with. Since this was done 5 days ago, the gas has gone out every day, the last two days it was twice in one day. The ladt time we had to re-light it todsy, it took numetous attempts over about 20 minutes.

I am a NY tenant. We rent a 2 family house with my family on the ground floor. when the gas boiler goes out, it means the tenant upstairs has no hot water either. She told us this has been going on for 4 years, yet does not seem willing to 'rock' the boat.

First question is my highest concern- is this a health hazard to my family and I? I have had a huge increase in migraines and wonder if this is connected.

Can I force my landlord to repair it?

In NY, is the landlord obligated to 1/ install smoke and carbon monocide detectors and 2/ to have the gas boiler (furnace) inspected annually? This is a legal requirement in many European countries.

Thanks so much for any advice or thoughts! All will be greatly appreciated.

Answer
If this is a forced air furnace there is a very important and possibly dangerous situation that hasn't been raised. A cracked heat exchanger will not only keep blowing the pilot out but can cause carbon monoxide buildup.

Relight the pilot and burner and wait for the blower to cycle on.If you see the flame fluttering, or worse yet, if the flame starts moving towards the the front part of the heat exchanger cell shut it off completely and possibly start shopping for a new furnace!

However a severely rusted burner assembly on some brands can cause the same symptoms. Hopefully a good cleaning with a wire brush will cure your problem.

Good luck!

I've got a hard decision to make. help?

In Hell

I will try to make a long story short. But you need some details though...
we've lived in this camper before we got this place we are in now. It was hell and we were so grateful to escape.

So, we HAD a nice place to live and everything is going fine when all of a sudden my fiance gets laid off work (i have a medical condition so i don't work in public, and can't seem to find a decent work at home job that isn't a scam.).

Now, we are not able to pay the rent at the end of the month so we have to leave. Our only option is to live in this 15' camper trailer that his dad has

The problem is, the only place to put it is on his dads property next to his cousins house. His cousin does not want us there because he is scared we will 'snitch' on him for his illegal drug use and trafficking. (i hate the guy and he hates me)

I do not want to live there because
#1 cmon, a 15 foot long camper?
[This is not ours, but it looks similar http://www.dougandjack.com/trailer.jpg ]

#2 His brother is the most idiotic, condescending, conceited asshole on the face of the planet. And we would have to do our laundry at his house.

#3 One day someone is going to open their mouths and he is going to get busted for all that drug sh i t. Then, we will not have a place to live. [ The county I live in, supposedly it's illegal to live in a camper trailer, because it is unsafe living conditions. A camper trailer is for camping trips lasting maybe a week. Not intended for everyday living. SO, when the cops come we will have to leave.]

#4 The unsafe living conditions:
Carbon monoxide exposure DAILY. the hot water heater emits a lot of it (we HAD a CO detector but someone stole it)
There is a propane leak
There is a water leak
The shower floor has cracks in it and the bathroom/shower is tiny.
There is no oven


So i am debating whether or no i should live under a bridge or just run away forever. Don't get me wrong, i love my fiance, but he keeps defending his dad and his cousin. [OK, so his dad keeps being an asshole because i don't have a job. He is mad at my fiance and wants him to get rid of me. We've tried to tell him about my condition but he thinks i am faking it. God i can't BELIEVE this guy...]


I'm going crazy and i need some kind of help. I talk to my fiance he says 'we have no choice...' i think that's bullshit. there has to be another way,.









Yes, this is a desperate cry for help if anyone has any advice or resources. I'm in Texas. We're already on food stamps and the local churches are exhausted of funds because of all the other people who are in the same boat we are.
....Plus there is a 2 year waiting list. there are so many people with my same problem that got there before i did. I couldn't possibly tell you what it's like to be me and live through the SH IT i have to live through. I have had jobs before, i'm not a deadbeat, i just need help.
Are you 18 or older? Yes.
Why are you living this way? Because i have looked for a solution. all solutions require money.
Where are YOUR parents? Other family? My mother made bad descisions when she was young and she has been in jail on and off since 1987, 3 years after i was born.
God, what a scam: what scam? did i ask for anything besides a suggestion? I didn't ask for money, or food, or a money order. God stop over analyzing sh it before you know the truth. You should really retire from yahoo answers if you are going to be like this.
i read the first answerer, and thank you for answering without being a smartass. as for the 2nd answerer it was a CO detector that WE bought and put in there. it is a 78 model camper. I never said we couldn't afford food. he JUST got laid off and the unemployment doesn't begin till towards the end of the month. we wont have the money in time. the internet is paid till the end of the month, same for the other bill except electric which is due the 30th.

Please God you don't have any children!: no, i am not that stupid. I wouldn't put my body through that nor put myself through having to work 2 jobs to support ungrateful kids.
What medical condition could you possibly have that keeps you from working in public?
:i have an anxiety disorder, depression and mental issues. I need help but we haven't had the $500 down payment that they want to see me and help me.
and bit ch I've lived in Texas since i was 6 years old, i am now 24. i have traveled all over the US and one thing i have found is there are silly laws all over the place. ones you wouldn't believe exist. Please take your smart - ass back to school and send your kids to a foster home. They will be much better off.
it looks like the 'additional details' are out of order.... i apologize if things seem odd. read the 2nd one first then the 1st one then the 3rd then this one ...lol <3 yahoo answers.

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It is time to move. Looks, there are millions of people in Africa that are dying of thirst everyday and we send money to these people all the time to get them water and allow them to survive. All we really have to do is move them to water and solve the problem. Same thing here, only in another fashion. There are no jobs where you are. MOVE. Go somewhere that will accept you and help you out. If you have the medical condition you say you do, you should be able to get some relief from social security or another government organization. I know plenty of people that are OCD and have PTSD. They are actually fine people but can't hold a job for 5 minutes because of concentration issues. They get all sorts of government money. Secondly, your fiance should be able to find a job. Move to an area where the jobs are. I know my answer sounds too simple but look at it from all aspects. (Also, know that I am not against helping out the people of 3rd world countries, I just think there are better places and people that should have a whack at the billions of dollars spent out of our country before the homeless in our cities are overlooked.) Anyway, that is just my opinion. In a more complete answer to your question, do not move where you are being asked to live. It is a nice offer, but frankly the cousins need to see jail time, and the dad needs to say to his kid he loves him and all that rot, but he cares more for him then to force him into a camper. Good luck in whatever you do.

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I think I'm living in an illegal apartment and I want to report my landlord?

Mark's

I'm living in an apartment in Massachusetts and I think my apartment is illegal. The apartment is in the landlord's basement, which is partially underground. There is only one real window in the entire house that is very high up. The window is also impossible to get open, leaving me worried about how I would get out of here if there was a fire.

I heard that every time a new resident moves into the apartment that there has to be an inspection. I really doubt there was any inspector that came over to look at the place when the lady before me left. The place was a mess!

I only see one smoke detector and no carbon monoxide detector. The smoke detector doesn't blink either, leaving me to believe that its probably not working. Also, there are electrical wires hanging from the ceiling and parts of the ceiling are caved in and falling down. When I looked at the part of the caved in ceiling it was held together by tape!

I'm leaving in a few months to a new apartment... is there any way I can report this guy? If I were to report him, what would happen to him? Like would he go to jail or would he just get a large fine? Also, is it possible to anonymously to report him? I'd like a lot of detail if possible... thank you!
I was not able to view the apartment before I moved in. Also, I didn't know this apartment was illegal until last week.
I never signed a lease... he never presented one to me! I never signed any documents, only a check for the rent.

Answer
1. Yes, you can report a possible illegal rental.

2. If this is the first report...the landlord will get a warning. Second and subsequent reports have a fine of $500.00.

3. No..the landlord has a right to know who reported him...so anonymously reporting will get you know where.

4. If the apartment is illegal...expect to be given a 3-5 days notice to vacate from the building inspector....since it is illegal for you to be living there.

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Work and Exhaust/gas/paint fumes.Harmful?

Q. I work in the office part of a shop. Sometimes the guys in the back run the machines and trucks or painting. The vents pull the air from the shop. When I come in the morning the fumes are so strong I can taste them and make me a little sick and sometimes give me a headache. They don't run the machines and trucks when I'm actually here, well they usually don't and when they do they open the big doors , but the smelly fumes still come in here strongly. I was wondering how dangerous could this be to me?
We have a carbon monoxide detector and it doesn't detect anything.

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Chronic exposure to any airway irritant is potentially harmful to your lungs and remaining aspects of your respiratory system. Buy an N95 mask for use when the fumes are inherently strong or become more bothersome to you. Keep it in your desk drawer and use it whenever you need it.
You can find them at auto parts stores, Wal-Mart and eBay.

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Is California's highest in the nation unemployment related to its highest in the nation taxburden?

Q. @Eric, I am not saying it is the rich. It is the high taxes killing jobs in California.

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The unemployment rate is tied to the business climate-taxes are only part of that.

Another part is the amount of crap you have to go through to get anything done in this state. It always seems to require 42 state agencies, any one of which can say no for any reason (or for no reason).

Here's one example--I basically can no longer use my fireplace because of "bad air quality". By any actual measure, the air quality is better than it was 10, 20 or 30 years ago, but they've redefined "bad air quality" so that many more days fall into that category.

And because I have a fireplace (which I'm not allowed to use), I'm legally required to have a carbon monoxide detector in my home, in case the fire that I'm not allowed to burn causes a carbon monoxide build up. The most recent data I ran across in a short search is from 1979-1988 (when you could use your fireplace basically every day if you wanted), where it showed that non-vehicle carbon monoxide inhalation caused 270 deaths. Not per year--for the entire decade.

Nearly 1/4 of those occured in cabins or tents (where people might do something like run a kerosene heater or stove to keep warm, and didn't properly vent it). So because an average of 21 people per year died in houses from carbon monoxide (that's .00009% of the state population at the time), I'm legally required to install and test a carbon monoxide detector-in fact, I could not legally sell the house without one, and I couldn't have any sort of construction done (even something like an electric water heater our in the garage). I'm not saying it's a bad idea to have one, but to legally require it!? That's just asinine.

Is my paranoia of heaters useless?

Q. It's pretty cold for California right now (46° degrees) and my family has the heaters on. I turned the heater off in my room and kept the windows open. I'm EXTREMELY warm still, I have bundled myself up in warm clothes and blankets... I simply can't stand the idea of breathing in carbon monoxide. Or suffocating from it. I also need to breathe cool air in order to sleep (even if I'm bundled). The idea of breathing warm air.. bothers me.

Is this completely stupid?

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I don't know if I would call it useful, but I certainly wouldn't call it stupid! Carbon monoxide is odorless and colorless, and defective heaters and carbon monoxide poisoning do kill people every year. It's like being afraid of sharks. Which I am. So I don't swim in the ocean.

There's a couple of things that might help. You can get a good carbon monoxide detector at Home Depot for about $30. This would absolutely protect you. Or get an electric heater. Electric heaters don't produce carbon monoxide.

The chance of dying from a heater/carbon monoxide accident in your lifetime is 1 in 1,500,000.
The possibility of dying from a snake bite or bee sting during your lifetime is 1 in 100,000.
The chance of dying in a car accident in your lifetime is 1 in 80.

And sharks? 1 in 11 million. Yes, that's the highest odds here ... but it doesn't stop my phobia. But it's just a phobia, I don't feel any urge to swim in the ocean, and I'm perfectly healthy and happy otherwise. It's not a big deal.

You may not change this, even with the statistics, even with a CO detector, or an electric heater. Does it matter? No, not if you're not putting yourself in harm's way. Bundling is perfectly fine. Breathing cold air is perfectly fine. Or leave your door open so a little bit of the heat in the rest of the house can drift in -- it won't be too warm, but you won't be shivering either.

be well!

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