Carbon monoxide detector - Revision history

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	* Heat alarm.		* Heat alarm.
	* Homes (Fitness for Human Habitation) Act 2018.		* Homes (Fitness for Human Habitation) Act 2018.
		+	* Interlinked fire alarm safety laws in Scotland.
	* Intruder alarm.		* Intruder alarm.
	* Ionisation smoke alarm.		* Ionisation smoke alarm.

Editor at 12:35, 4 June 2021

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−	In April 2018, the ~~government~~ announced it was undertaking a review of rules that require carbon monoxide alarms to be fitted in homes across England when solid fuel appliances such as wood burning stoves and boilers are installed. The review will examine the regulations to establish whether they remain fit for purpose and will consider new research into the number of carbon monoxide poisonings and whether the rate of installation is being affected by the cost of alarms. (Ref. [https://www.gov.uk/government/news/government-to-launch-review-into-carbon-monoxide-alarms https://www.gov.uk/government/news/government-to-launch-review-into-carbon-monoxide-alarms])	+	In April 2018, the Government announced it was undertaking a review of rules that require carbon monoxide alarms to be fitted in homes across England when solid fuel appliances such as wood burning stoves and boilers are installed. The review will examine the regulations to establish whether they remain fit for purpose and will consider new research into the number of carbon monoxide poisonings and whether the rate of installation is being affected by the cost of alarms. (Ref. [https://www.gov.uk/government/news/government-to-launch-review-into-carbon-monoxide-alarms https://www.gov.uk/government/news/government-to-launch-review-into-carbon-monoxide-alarms])

	= Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki =		= Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki =
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	* Glass break detector.		* Glass break detector.
	* Heat alarm.		* Heat alarm.
		+	* Homes (Fitness for Human Habitation) Act 2018.
	* Intruder alarm.		* Intruder alarm.
	* Ionisation smoke alarm.		* Ionisation smoke alarm.

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	* Fire detection and alarm system.		* Fire detection and alarm system.
	* Gas Safe.		* Gas Safe.
		+	* Glass break detector.
	* Heat alarm.		* Heat alarm.
	* Intruder alarm.		* Intruder alarm.

Editor at 16:12, 26 August 2020

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	In 2015, the government introduced new regulations requiring private rented sector landlords in England to instal a carbon monoxide alarm in any room used as living accommodation where solid fuel is used. Detectors must be tested at the start of each tenancy, and penalties for failure to comply can be up to £5,000.		In 2015, the government introduced new regulations requiring private rented sector landlords in England to instal a carbon monoxide alarm in any room used as living accommodation where solid fuel is used. Detectors must be tested at the start of each tenancy, and penalties for failure to comply can be up to £5,000.
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		+	= 2018 review =

	In April 2018, the government announced it was undertaking a review of rules that require carbon monoxide alarms to be fitted in homes across England when solid fuel appliances such as wood burning stoves and boilers are installed. The review will examine the regulations to establish whether they remain fit for purpose and will consider new research into the number of carbon monoxide poisonings and whether the rate of installation is being affected by the cost of alarms. (Ref. [https://www.gov.uk/government/news/government-to-launch-review-into-carbon-monoxide-alarms https://www.gov.uk/government/news/government-to-launch-review-into-carbon-monoxide-alarms])		In April 2018, the government announced it was undertaking a review of rules that require carbon monoxide alarms to be fitted in homes across England when solid fuel appliances such as wood burning stoves and boilers are installed. The review will examine the regulations to establish whether they remain fit for purpose and will consider new research into the number of carbon monoxide poisonings and whether the rate of installation is being affected by the cost of alarms. (Ref. [https://www.gov.uk/government/news/government-to-launch-review-into-carbon-monoxide-alarms https://www.gov.uk/government/news/government-to-launch-review-into-carbon-monoxide-alarms])
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	= Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki =		= Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki =

		+	* BS EN 50291.
	* Carbon monoxide		* Carbon monoxide
	* Carbon monoxide Requirement J3.		* Carbon monoxide Requirement J3.

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−	* Carbon monoxide.	+	* Carbon monoxide
		+	* Carbon monoxide Requirement J3.
	* Combustion appliance.		* Combustion appliance.
	* Fire detection and alarm system.		* Fire detection and alarm system.
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	* Types of domestic boiler.		* Types of domestic boiler.

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	Carbon monoxide (CO) is a colourless, tasteless and odourless gas that is highly poisonous. It can cause serious damage to health if inhaled over a long period, and can quickly cause neurological damage, paralysis or death.		Carbon monoxide (CO) is a colourless, tasteless and odourless gas that is highly poisonous. It can cause serious damage to health if inhaled over a long period, and can quickly cause neurological damage, paralysis or death.
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	In April 2018, the government announced it was undertaking a review of rules that require carbon monoxide alarms to be fitted in homes across England when solid fuel appliances such as wood burning stoves and boilers are installed. The review will examine the regulations to establish whether they remain fit for purpose and will consider new research into the number of carbon monoxide poisonings and whether the rate of installation is being affected by the cost of alarms. (Ref. [https://www.gov.uk/government/news/government-to-launch-review-into-carbon-monoxide-alarms https://www.gov.uk/government/news/government-to-launch-review-into-carbon-monoxide-alarms])		In April 2018, the government announced it was undertaking a review of rules that require carbon monoxide alarms to be fitted in homes across England when solid fuel appliances such as wood burning stoves and boilers are installed. The review will examine the regulations to establish whether they remain fit for purpose and will consider new research into the number of carbon monoxide poisonings and whether the rate of installation is being affected by the cost of alarms. (Ref. [https://www.gov.uk/government/news/government-to-launch-review-into-carbon-monoxide-alarms https://www.gov.uk/government/news/government-to-launch-review-into-carbon-monoxide-alarms])

−	~~= Find out more =~~	+	= Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki =
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−	=== Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki ===	+

	* Carbon monoxide.		* Carbon monoxide.
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	* Mains gas.		* Mains gas.
	* Multi-sensor alarm.		* Multi-sensor alarm.
		+	* Over £1 billion lost every year due to false alarms.
	* Smoke damper.		* Smoke damper.
	* Smoke detector.		* Smoke detector.
	* Types of domestic boiler.		* Types of domestic boiler.

−	[[Category:Health_and_safety_/_CDM]] [[Category:Products_/_components]]	+	[[Category:Health_and_safety_/_CDM]] [[Category:Products_/_components]] [[Category:DCN_Product_Knowledge]]

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	Carbon monoxide (CO) is a colourless, tasteless and odourless gas that is highly poisonous. It can cause serious damage to health if inhaled over a long period, and can quickly cause neurological damage, paralysis or death.		Carbon monoxide (CO) is a colourless, tasteless and odourless gas that is highly poisonous. It can cause serious damage to health if inhaled over a long period, and can quickly cause neurological damage, paralysis or death.

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	* Smart detector: Alerts the occupant via their smartphone as well as triggering the alarm.		* Smart detector: Alerts the occupant via their smartphone as well as triggering the alarm.
	* Patch: This is a cheaper option which changes colour if there is carbon monoxide in the atmosphere, however, this is less safe as it does not sound an alarm.		* Patch: This is a cheaper option which changes colour if there is carbon monoxide in the atmosphere, however, this is less safe as it does not sound an alarm.
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−	~~Since 2010, the building regulations have required that carbon monoxide alarms are installed in properties that have solid fuel burning appliances.~~

	Detectors should have a EN 50291 mark and a British Standards' Kitemark (or equivalent European mark). They should be installed in accordance with manufacturers’ instructions, typically at head height in each room with a combustion appliance. They should be tested regularly, and batteries replaced as required.		Detectors should have a EN 50291 mark and a British Standards' Kitemark (or equivalent European mark). They should be installed in accordance with manufacturers’ instructions, typically at head height in each room with a combustion appliance. They should be tested regularly, and batteries replaced as required.
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		+	Since 2010, the building regulations have required that carbon monoxide alarms are installed in properties where a replacement, or new fixed solid fuel burning appliance is installed.

	In 2015, the government introduced new regulations requiring private rented sector landlords in England to instal a carbon monoxide alarm in any room used as living accommodation where solid fuel is used. Detectors must be tested at the start of each tenancy, and penalties for failure to comply can be up to £5,000.		In 2015, the government introduced new regulations requiring private rented sector landlords in England to instal a carbon monoxide alarm in any room used as living accommodation where solid fuel is used. Detectors must be tested at the start of each tenancy, and penalties for failure to comply can be up to £5,000.

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Carbon monoxide (CO) is a colourless, tasteless and odourless gas that is highly poisonous. It can cause serious damage to health if inhaled over a long period, and can quickly cause neurological damage, paralysis or death.

Carbon monoxide is produced when a combustion appliance such as a boiler, heater, oven, and so on, does not completely burn a carbon-based fuel. This might include fuels such as; gas, oil, paraffin, coal, wood or charcoal. Typically, fuel might not be completely burned if an appliance has been incorrectly installed or maintained or if vents chimneys or flues are blocked. It may also enter a property through shared chimneys or flues.

If a building is powered entirely by electricity, a carbon monoxide detector is not necessary, but there should be one in every room in a building where there is a fuel-burning boiler, fire, or stove.

Because carbon monoxide is colourless, tasteless and odourless, it is difficult for people to detect, but it can be identified by a carbon monoxide detector. This can be a standalone unit or a combined unit that also operates as a smoke detector. Typically, an audible alarm is sounded if carbon monoxide is detected.

There are several different types of carbon monoxide detectors/alarms:

* Sealed battery: Batteries are sealed inside the detector and an alarm sounds when they run out.
* Replaceable battery: Batteries will need replacing every 2-3 years.
* Smart detector: Alerts the occupant via their smartphone as well as triggering the alarm.
* Patch: This is a cheaper option which changes colour if there is carbon monoxide in the atmosphere, however, this is less safe as it doesn’t sound an alarm.

Detectors should have a EN 50291 mark and a British Standards' Kitemark (or equivalent European mark). They should be installed in accordance with manufacturers’ instructions, typically at head height in each room with a combustion appliance. They should be tested regularly, and batteries replaced as required.

From 2010, the building regulations have required carbon monoxide alarms when solid fuel burning appliances are installed. In 2015, the government introduced new regulations requiring private rented sector landlords in England to have a carbon monoxide alarm in any room used as living accommodation where solid fuel is used.

In April 2018, the government announced it was undertaking a review of the regulations to establish whether they remain fit for purpose.

= Find out more =

=== Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki ===

* Carbon monoxide.
* Combustion appliance.
* Fire detection and alarm system.
* Gas Safe.
* Heat alarm.
* Intruder alarm.
* Ionisation smoke alarm.
* Mains gas.
* Multi-sensor alarm.
* Smoke damper.
* Smoke detector.
* Types of domestic boiler.

[[Category:Health_and_safety_/_CDM]] [[Category:Products_/_components]]

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	Carbon monoxide (CO) is a colourless, tasteless and odourless gas that is highly poisonous. It can cause serious damage to health if inhaled over a long period, and can quickly cause neurological damage, paralysis or death.		Carbon monoxide (CO) is a colourless, tasteless and odourless gas that is highly poisonous. It can cause serious damage to health if inhaled over a long period, and can quickly cause neurological damage, paralysis or death.

−	Carbon monoxide is produced when a combustion appliance such as a boiler, heater, oven, and so on, does not completely burn a carbon-based fuel. This might include fuels such as; gas, oil, paraffin, coal, wood or charcoal. Typically, fuel might not be completely burned if an appliance has been incorrectly installed or maintained or if vents chimneys or flues are blocked. It may also enter a property through shared chimneys or flues.	+	Carbon monoxide is produced when a combustion appliance such as a boiler, heater, oven, and so on, does not completely burn a carbon-based fuel. This might include fuels such as; gas, oil, paraffin, coal, wood or charcoal. Typically, fuel might not be completely burned if an appliance has been incorrectly installed or maintained or if vents, chimneys or flues are blocked. It may also enter a property through shared chimneys or flues.

	If a building is powered entirely by electricity, a carbon monoxide detector is not necessary, but there should be one in every room in a building where there is a fuel-burning boiler, fire, or stove.		If a building is powered entirely by electricity, a carbon monoxide detector is not necessary, but there should be one in every room in a building where there is a fuel-burning boiler, fire, or stove.

−	Because carbon monoxide is colourless, tasteless and odourless, it ~~is difficult for people to detect~~, but it can be ~~identified~~ by a carbon monoxide ~~detector. This can be a standalone unit or a combined unit that also operates as a smoke~~ detector. Typically, an audible alarm is sounded if carbon monoxide is detected.	+	Because carbon monoxide is colourless, tasteless and odourless, people may not notice it, but it can be detected by a carbon monoxide detector. Typically, an audible alarm is sounded if carbon monoxide is detected.

	There are several different types of carbon monoxide detectors/alarms:		There are several different types of carbon monoxide detectors/alarms:

		+	* A standalone unit
		+	* A combined unit that also operates as a smoke detector.
	* Sealed battery: Batteries are sealed inside the detector and an alarm sounds when they run out.		* Sealed battery: Batteries are sealed inside the detector and an alarm sounds when they run out.
	* Replaceable battery: Batteries will need replacing every 2-3 years.		* Replaceable battery: Batteries will need replacing every 2-3 years.
	* Smart detector: Alerts the occupant via their smartphone as well as triggering the alarm.		* Smart detector: Alerts the occupant via their smartphone as well as triggering the alarm.
−	* Patch: This is a cheaper option which changes colour if there is carbon monoxide in the atmosphere, however, this is less safe as it ~~doesn’t~~ sound an alarm.	+	* Patch: This is a cheaper option which changes colour if there is carbon monoxide in the atmosphere, however, this is less safe as it does not sound an alarm.
		+
		+	Since 2010, the building regulations have required that carbon monoxide alarms are installed in properties that have solid fuel burning appliances.

	Detectors should have a EN 50291 mark and a British Standards' Kitemark (or equivalent European mark). They should be installed in accordance with manufacturers’ instructions, typically at head height in each room with a combustion appliance. They should be tested regularly, and batteries replaced as required.		Detectors should have a EN 50291 mark and a British Standards' Kitemark (or equivalent European mark). They should be installed in accordance with manufacturers’ instructions, typically at head height in each room with a combustion appliance. They should be tested regularly, and batteries replaced as required.

−	~~From 2010, the building regulations have required carbon monoxide alarms when solid fuel burning appliances are installed.~~ In 2015, the government introduced new regulations requiring private rented sector landlords in England to ~~have~~ a carbon monoxide alarm in any room used as living accommodation where solid fuel is used.	+	In 2015, the government introduced new regulations requiring private rented sector landlords in England to instal a carbon monoxide alarm in any room used as living accommodation where solid fuel is used. Detectors must be tested at the start of each tenancy, and penalties for failure to comply can be up to £5,000.

−	In April 2018, the government announced it was undertaking a review of the regulations to establish whether they remain fit for purpose.	+	In April 2018, the government announced it was undertaking a review of rules that require carbon monoxide alarms to be fitted in homes across England when solid fuel appliances such as wood burning stoves and boilers are installed. The review will examine the regulations to establish whether they remain fit for purpose and will consider new research into the number of carbon monoxide poisonings and whether the rate of installation is being affected by the cost of alarms. (Ref. [https://www.gov.uk/government/news/government-to-launch-review-into-carbon-monoxide-alarms https://www.gov.uk/government/news/government-to-launch-review-into-carbon-monoxide-alarms])

	= Find out more =		= Find out more =