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- These appliances must “breathe in” air to burn the fuel properly. Know where the air comes from and
ensure vents/air bricks etc. remain unobstructed (particularly after building work).
- The appliances must also “breathe out” the waste gases (including the CO) – usually through a flue or
chimney. Ensure chimneys and flues are not blocked or leaking, and get them checked every year.
Check for excessive rust or cracks on appliances and pipe work.
- Never leave your car, motor bike or lawnmower engine running in the garage with the garage door
closed. Never leave the door from the house to the garage open if the car is running.
- Never adjust your own gas pilot lights.
- Never use a gas cooker or a barbecue for home heating.
- Children should be warned of the dangers of CO poisoning and instructed never to touch, or interfere
with the CO Alarm. Do not allow small children to press the Test/Hush button as they could be subjected
to excessive noise when the unit alarms.
- Leaving windows or doors slightly open (even a few inches) will significantly reduce the risk of high
levels of CO occurring. The high levels of draught-proofing in modern houses reduces ventilation and
can allow dangerous gases to build up.
- Install CO Alarms in all the areas recommended in this leaflet.
- Recognise that CO poisoning may be the cause when family members suffer from “flu-like” symptoms
when at home but feel better when they are away for extended periods.
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