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Carbon Monoxide Poisoning and Prevention: How to Protect Indoor Air Quality in Homes from CO Contamination

...appliances and attached garages. Prevention strategies and risk mitigation Prevention is the primary line of defense. Homeowners should schedule annual inspections, while contractors must ensure that all combustion equipment is sealed-combustion or direct-vented to minimize backdrafting risks. Annual maintenance and ...