In Ontario, over 65% of all carbon monoxide deaths and injuries occur in homes.
Sources of Carbon Monoxide
Many Ontario households have, on average, 4–6 fuel-burning appliances that produce carbon monoxide.
These appliances include:
• Furnace
• Water heater
• Fireplace
• Portable Fuel-Fired Generators
• Dryer
• Barbecue
• Stove
• Portable Fuel-Fired
• Heaters
Sources of Carbon Monoxide
- Many Ontario households have, on average, 4–6 fuel-burning appliances that produce carbon monoxide.
These appliances include:
• Furnace
• Water heater
• Fireplace
• Portable Fuel-Fired
Generators
• Dryer
• Barbecue
• Stove
• Portable Fuel-Fired
Heaters
Safety Checklist
- Get an annual inspection for all fuel-burning appliances in your home.
- Visit COSafety.ca to find a registered fuel contractor near you.
- Check that outside furnace vents are not blocked.
- Never use a portable fuel-burning appliance or device in an enclosed space.
- If your home has a fuel-burning appliance or attached garage, install a carbon monoxide alarm adjacent to each sleeping area.
- If your condo or apartment building has
- a service room, carbon monoxide alarms must be installed in the service room and adjacent to each sleeping area of all condo/ apartment units above, below and beside the service room.
- If your condo/apartment building has a garage, carbon monoxide alarms must be installed adjacent to each sleeping area of all condo/apartment units above, below and beside the garage.
- For added protection, install a carbon monoxide alarm on every storey of the home according to manufacturer’s instructions.
Beat the Silent Killer