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Avoiding Exposure to Carbon Monoxide in Your Home

Carbon Monoxide Awareness Week focusing on ways to keep safe

News.ontario.ca
November 2, 2020

To mark Carbon Monoxide Awareness Week 2020, Ontario's Office of the Fire Marshal is encouraging everyone to test their carbon monoxide alarms and ensure all fuel-burning appliances, chimneys and outside vents in their home are inspected annually to prevent carbon monoxide poisoning.

"Carbon Monoxide Week serves as an excellent reminder to test and check the carbon monoxide alarms in our homes to ensure they are working properly," said Solicitor General Sylvia Jones. "With the onset of cooler weather and people spending more time indoors, it's imperative that we take preventative steps to avoid the danger related to carbon monoxide to protect our loved ones."
Here is how you can protect yourself from the dangers of carbon monoxide:

 

In Ontario, the law requires that carbon monoxide alarms be installed outside all sleeping areas of homes with a fuel-burning appliance like a gas furnace, a fireplace or an attached garage. Installing carbon monoxide alarms on every level of a home provides added protection.

"It's essential to have all fuel-burning appliances inspected by a registered contractor to check for leaks and ensure there is no build-up of carbon monoxide happening," said Ontario Fire Marshal Jon Pegg. "Carbon monoxide is known as the silent killer because it is an invisible, tasteless and odourless gas that can be deadly, and only carbon monoxide alarms can detect the presence of this lethal gas. Install alarms in your home and test them monthly."

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