Should Carbon Monoxide Detectors Be Low?
Because Carbon Monoxide Is Slightly Lighter Than Air and Also Because It May Be Found with Warm, Rising Air, Detectors Should Be Placed on a Wall About 5 Feet...
Because carbon monoxide is slightly lighter than air and also because it may be found with warm, rising air, detectors should be placed on a wall about 5 feet above the floor. The detector may be placed on the ceiling.
Can carbon monoxide detectors be placed low?
Why carbon monoxide (CO) alarms don't need to be installed near the floor. There's a myth that carbon monoxide alarms should be installed lower on the wall because carbon monoxide is heavier than air. In fact, carbon monoxide is slightly lighter than air and diffuses evenly throughout the room.
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Where should carbon monoxide detectors be placed in a home?
The International Association of Fire Chiefs recommends a carbon monoxide detector on every floor of your home, including the basement. A detector should be located within 10 feet of each bedroom door and there should be one near or over any attached garage. Each detector should be replaced every five to six years.
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