Carbon Monoxide

This colorless, odorless gas is the by-product of combustion (fires, cooking, smoking, vehicle emissions) and can cause death at high levels.
At lower levels, it can create nausea, disorientation, and other adverse effects. Carbon monoxide alarms are recommended for all residences as a safety precaution (similar to smoke detectors).
To eliminate the possibility of carbon monoxide build-up in your home air: Inspect all gas appliances —Make sure all gas appliances are properly vented and operating according to manufacturers’ specifications. Verify that the pilot lights are lit.
Do not operate propane stoves or barbeques indoors. Make sure car exhaust does not enter the home—Homes with attached garages can experience unsafe carbon monoxide levels from car exhaust.
When you start your car or turn it off, the car exhaust remains in the garage, which can then enter your living area and circulate for hours.
To avoid contamination, leave the garage door open for half an hour to ensure that the exhaust is not vented into the home.









