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Do I need a carbon monoxide alarm?
If you have sources of carbon monoxide, often through an attached garage, fireplace or gas-fueled appliances, you should have an operational alarm in your home. Common sources for carbon monoxide include: furnaces, boilers, gas stoves, gas ovens, gas and wood fireplaces, water heaters, clothes dryers, wood stoves, power generators, motor vehicles, power tools, lawn equipment, and tobacco smoke
Where should I install my carbon monoxide alarm?
Carbon monoxide alarms should be installed in a central location, outside sleeping areas and on every level of the home. Follow manufacture’s guidelines for placement and mounting height.
How old is too old?
Carbon monoxide alarms can be rated for 5, 7, or 10 years, depending on the manufacture. Follow manufacture’s guidelines but when in doubt, replace the alarm.
How can I tell the age of my alarm?
Date of manufacture can be found on the back of your alarm. If the date is missing or unreadable, replace the alarm.
How do I maintain my alarm?
Test carbon monoxide alarms at least once a month. Replace batteries at least every year. Replace alarms as earlier noted.
What Do the Beeps From Your Carbon Monoxide Alarm Mean?
4 Beeps and a Pause: EMERGENCY. This means that carbon monoxide has been detected in the area, you should move to fresh air, call 9-1-1.
1 Beep Every Minute: Low Battery. It is time to replace the batteries in your carbon monoxide alarm.
5 Beeps Every Minute: End of Life. It is time to replace your carbon monoxide alarm.
Battery Replacement
We have resumed carbon monoxide alarm installations with a few requirements.
Homeowners must wear a mask and maintain a safe distance while personnel are inside the residence.
This service requires our staff to enter multiple dwellings a day and has the potential to spread the virus. This is for the safety of ourselves and the public.
Indian Land Fire Rescue will install new carbon monoxide alarms and/or replace the batteries in your existing carbon monoxide alarms, as long as you have the new alarms / batteries.
