CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTORS SET TO EXPIRE Contact: Firefighter Tasha Lange Public Education Coordinator Tel. 217/342-2555 Attention Effingham Community, The Effingham Fire Department has seen an influx of CO calls within the last couple of months due to expired CO detectors. State Law known as the Carbon Monoxide act was passed in 2006 and went into effect in 2007. It requires each residence that uses fossil fuels for energy or has an attached garage to install Carbon Monoxide alarms within 15 feet of any rooms used for sleeping. Most of the detectors installed in 2007 had a seven year expiration date. They are now activating with a “chirping” sound which alerts home owners to replace the detector. These particular units are showing a 2006 or 2007 manufacture date which can be found on the back side of the detector. If the alarm has expired it will “chirp” if the detector is activating due to a presence of CO it will alarm a different distinct tone. Carbon Monoxide often referred to as CO is a colorless odorless gas that is found in combustion fumes which are produced by vehicle engines, gas ranges and gas heating systems. Symptoms include headache, dizziness, nausea, confusion and death. The Effingham Fire Department urges citizens to contact the Fire Department if they are unsure of any activation of their CO detectors. The Department strongly believes in a better safe than sorry policy. The Fire Department possesses monitors which can check the home for the presence of CO within a matter of minutes.
Posted on: Tue, 11 Mar 2014 14:18:18 +0000
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