1. Health and Safety
  2. Safety Devices
  3. Carbon Monoxide (CO) Alarms
  4. CO Detection and Warning Equipment
  5. CO Detection and Warning Equipment

CO Detection and Warning Equipment

Detail ID 2.0102.1
Topic
Safety Devices
Subtopic
Carbon Monoxide (CO) Alarms
Desired Outcome

Properly selected and installed CO alarms

SF Single Family Site-Built Housing
MH Manufactured Housing
MF Multifamily Housing

Specifications

  • SF
  • MH
  • MF

Select CO alarms that are listed and labeled in accordance with UL 2034, or approved by the authority having jurisdiction, and have a minimum of:

10-year manufacturer's warranty

Contain internal non-replaceable batteries

Ensure proper equipment selection

  • SF
  • MH
  • MF

Install CO alarms in the locations required by the Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ)

Ensure proper location

  • SF
  • MH
  • MF

Install CO alarms in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions

Ensure proper installation

  • SF
  • MH
  • MF

Provide occupants the manufacturer's written instructions

Ensure occupants have access to written user's manuals
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Carbon Monoxide (CO) Alarms