Carbon monoxide / Green Building & Sustainable Home Renovation Information & Advice

...carbon monoxide in the home Prevention strategies and risk mitigation Choosing detection technology: dedicated vs. combination alarms Installation requirements and global building codes In brief Common sources of carbon monoxide in the home In the most simple terms, carbon monoxide is a byproduct of the incomplete co...

...Carbon monoxide (CO) Carbon monoxide is often called the silent killer, as it is a colourless and odourless gas. Symptoms of exposure to high levels include headaches, nausea, fatigue, and disorientation. One of the reasons why it’s so dangerous is that people often think they’re sick, and instead of leaving the house,...