For those who may be unaware, carbon monoxide detectors are now mandatory in all Ontario homes. The new regulation, Bill 77, The Hawkins-Gignac Act, came into effect on October 15, 2014, as an update to Ontario's Fire Code.
Not only is having a carbon monoxide detector the law in Ontario, it may save your life or the life of a family member. The Hawkins-Gignac Foundation was established in the memory of family members who lost their lives due to CO poisoning. Please go to their website of endthesilenceDOTca for the full story, and dedication of two families instrumental in changing the law in Ontario to prevent CO tragedies and end the silence.
As per the Ontario Association of Fire Chiefs: "A CO alarm will now be required near all sleeping areas in residential homes and in the service rooms, and adjacent sleeping areas in multi-residential units. Carbon monoxide alarms can be hard-wired, battery-operated or plugged into the wall."
It is an odourless, tasteless, invisible gas also known as the "Silent Killer". This gas can harm you whether you are exposed to high levels over a short period of time, or lower levels over a long period of time. In our homes, it is generally the result of incomplete combustion of fossil fuels, including natural gas, propane, wood, and oil. All flame-fuelled appliances produce carbon monoxide, and if it is not properly vented, that carbon monoxide can be released into the home. Furnaces, stoves, water heaters, dryers and fireplaces are the most common sources.
The most common symptoms of this gas are poisoning include headache, nausea, burning eyes, fainting, confusion and drowsiness. They are often mistaken for the flu. The elderly, children and anyone with heart or respiratory conditions may be particularly sensitive to carbon monoxide. Symptoms usually improve when the individual is away from the home for a period of time. Be especially wary if more than one member of the household is experiencing symptoms.
CO detectors monitor the accumulation of carbon monoxide over a period of time, and will sound an alarm when the gas has been detected. They are designed to go off before you experience any symptoms, so don't ignore them. If the alarm sounds, turn it off, move all household members outside to fresh air, and check to see if anyone is experiencing symptoms of exposure. If any symptoms are present, call 911. If no one is experiencing symptoms, ventilate the home by opening windows and doors and contact a qualified HVAC technician to diagnose the cause and resolve the situation immediately.
Install a CO detector. Protect your family and comply with the law because early detection is the only prevention.For more details http://www.langtonclimatecare.com.
Not only is having a carbon monoxide detector the law in Ontario, it may save your life or the life of a family member. The Hawkins-Gignac Foundation was established in the memory of family members who lost their lives due to CO poisoning. Please go to their website of endthesilenceDOTca for the full story, and dedication of two families instrumental in changing the law in Ontario to prevent CO tragedies and end the silence.
As per the Ontario Association of Fire Chiefs: "A CO alarm will now be required near all sleeping areas in residential homes and in the service rooms, and adjacent sleeping areas in multi-residential units. Carbon monoxide alarms can be hard-wired, battery-operated or plugged into the wall."
It is an odourless, tasteless, invisible gas also known as the "Silent Killer". This gas can harm you whether you are exposed to high levels over a short period of time, or lower levels over a long period of time. In our homes, it is generally the result of incomplete combustion of fossil fuels, including natural gas, propane, wood, and oil. All flame-fuelled appliances produce carbon monoxide, and if it is not properly vented, that carbon monoxide can be released into the home. Furnaces, stoves, water heaters, dryers and fireplaces are the most common sources.
The most common symptoms of this gas are poisoning include headache, nausea, burning eyes, fainting, confusion and drowsiness. They are often mistaken for the flu. The elderly, children and anyone with heart or respiratory conditions may be particularly sensitive to carbon monoxide. Symptoms usually improve when the individual is away from the home for a period of time. Be especially wary if more than one member of the household is experiencing symptoms.
CO detectors monitor the accumulation of carbon monoxide over a period of time, and will sound an alarm when the gas has been detected. They are designed to go off before you experience any symptoms, so don't ignore them. If the alarm sounds, turn it off, move all household members outside to fresh air, and check to see if anyone is experiencing symptoms of exposure. If any symptoms are present, call 911. If no one is experiencing symptoms, ventilate the home by opening windows and doors and contact a qualified HVAC technician to diagnose the cause and resolve the situation immediately.
Install a CO detector. Protect your family and comply with the law because early detection is the only prevention.For more details http://www.langtonclimatecare.com.
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