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Olympian Civil Home and CARBON MONOXIDE INSPECTION INCLUDES:
Carbon monoxide is often a byproduct of the incomplete combustion of natural gas, wood, or any known carbon based fuel. It is a clear, odorless, and tasteless gas, and can cause death if gone undetected. Long term exposure to low levels (sometimes not detected by inexpensive carbon monoxide detectors) can cause long-term health effects. Carbon monoxide detectors with a minimum sensitivity of 30 ppm and with no time delay must be installed at locations where natural gas appliances and or fireplaces are used. Olympian Home & Building Inspectors also recommends installing carbon monoxide detectors and smoke alarms on each floor of multi-story structures and within 10 feet of entrances to all bedrooms.
The Dangers of Carbon Monoxide
Carbon monoxide (CO) is a colorless, odorless, and tasteless toxic gas that kills. It is produced when a carbon-based fuel like gasoline, propane, charcoal, or oil is burned. Sources on a boat may include things like engines, generators, cooking range, and water heaters.
Why is it so Dangerous and What Can One Do About it? Carbon monoxide (CO) enters your bloodstream through your lungs, blocking the oxygen your body requires. Prolonged exposure to low concentrations and rapid exposure to high concentrations can certainly kill you.
Emergency Treatment for CO Poisoning CO poisoning is a life threatening emergency that requires immediate action. The following is a quick list of things that should be done if CO poisoning is known or suspected. The victim may be in an area of high CO concentration, which means you or others could in danger from exposure to CO.
SMOKE ALARMS Install at least one smoke alarm on every level of the house, in the hallway outside the bedrooms, and inside every bedroom (or sleeping area). Install additional smoke alarms in or near the kitchens*, in family rooms (especially those with a working fire place or heat source), and near any workshops. *Smoke alarms that are installed in kitchens should always have a silence feature.
CARBON MONOXIDE (CO) ALARMS Install at least one CO alarm outside of all bedrooms (or sleeping areas) where it will awaken all residents in case it alarms at night. For added protection and peace of mind, install a CO alarm on each and every level of the home, and one in the general vicinity of the furnace and any other fuel-burning heat source.
FIRE EXTINGUISHERS Install a fire extinguisher on each and every level of your home, including the garage and the basement. Install a kitchen fire extinguisher within easy reach (but not directly above) of your stove and cook top range. Install additional fire extinguishers in workshops, home offices, and near any fireplaces.
HEAT ALARMS Heat alarms can also be installed in areas not generally suitable for smoke alarms, like garages and attics. Always check with all of the applicable national and local building codes prior to installing any of the recommended home safety products. |
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