Does your Property Need a Carbon Monoxide Alarm?

Carbon monoxide alarms, or CO alarms, must be fitted in rooms containing a solid fuel burning appliance, such as a log burning stove, according to UK law. The Carbon monoxide detectors should also be installed in rooms containing gas appliances.

How can carbon monoxide alarms can Save Your Life?

Carbon monoxide is a colourless, odourless, and tasteless gas that can be fatal if inhaled. The gas can be produced from the burning of most types of fuel. It is a particularly dangerous gas since it can’t be detected by the human senses. A carbon monoxide detector is essential to protect against carbon monoxide poisoning in any enclosed space where there is a possibility of this gas being emitted. Ideally an alarm should be positioned at head height about one to three meters away from a potential source of carbon monoxide.