When To Replace a Carbon Monoxide Detector?

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How Long Does A Carbon Monoxide Detector Alarm Last?

Carbon monoxide detector lifespan typically lasts between 5 and 7 years, although some co detector lifespan models may last up to 10 years. It’s important to be aware of your smoke and carbon monoxide detector alarm’s lifespan and replace it when necessary, as even a battery change won’t revive an expired alarm.

Here are some additional things to keep in mind about carbon monoxide alarms:

If you’re unsure about the age of your carbon monoxide alarm, it’s best to err on the side of caution and replace it. You can usually find the manufactured date on the back of the alarm.

A Carbon Monoxide close call for a Twin Cities man is a reminder to check for expired carbon monoxide alarm lifespan.

 

 

Where To Check For CO Detector Expiration Date?

In 2009, Underwriters Laboratories (UL), began requiring an end-of-life warning to alert homeowners when their carbon monoxide alarm has reached the end of its useful life. Carbon monoxide alarms do not detect the presence of carbon monoxide when in end-of-life mode.

  1. Check the back of your detector for either a build date or an expiration date.
  2. If there’s no date or your CO monitor it is more than seven years old, replace it now.

 

Where To Install Carbon Monoxide Detector Alarms?

Illinois homeowners and landlords are required by law Public Act 094-0741 to install at least one approved carbon monoxide alarm, in operating condition, within 15 feet of every sleeping room. 

  1. Carbon monoxide neither rises toward the ceiling nor sinks to the floor.
  2. CO is about the same weight as air. So detectors that don’t have a digital display to read can be mounted anywhere as long as they’re at least 15 in. below ceilings.
  3. Install one on each level of your home, including basement.
  4. Locate CO detector in hallways near bedrooms but at least 15 ft. away from fuel-burning appliances.
  5. Small children around? Consider buying a talking CO detector. A voice warning is more effective at directing children than a shocking horn.
  6. Building owners responsibility is to supply and install all required alarms.
  7. Tenant responsibility is to test and to provide general maintenance for the alarms.

 

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What Is Carbon Monoxide Gas? 

Carbon monoxide (CO) is a poisonous, colorless, odorless and tasteless gas. Exposure to a small amount of carbon monoxide CO which is a colorless, odorless gas over time can cause symptoms like shortness of breath, nausea, dizziness, lightheadedness, or headaches. High levels can prove fatal, with approximately 450 people dying every year of CO poisoning, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

 

What Is A Dangerous Level Of CO?

As CO levels increase and remain above 70 ppm, symptoms may become more noticeable (headache, fatigue, nausea). As CO levels increase above 150 to 200 ppm, disorientation, unconsciousness, and death are possible.

 

 

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