Test your Carbon Monoxide
knowledge with these questions:
How often should I
have my fireplace flue and the flues of other fuel-burning
appliances checked?
Every year. Have all
fuel-burning venting systems in your home checked by an expert
every year.
How often should my
gas appliances be checked?
Every year. Have all gas
appliances checked every year. Your CORGI gas company may be
willing to do this for you.
Do all gas appliances
need to be vented? Yes. All gas appliances must be vented
so that CO will not build up in your home.
How often should my
chimney vent be checked for defects or blockage?
Every year. Chimneys can be
blocked by debris. This can cause CO to build up inside your home.
Have your chimney checked or cleaned every year.
Should the horizontal
vent pipes to my fuel appliances be perfectly level?
No. Indoor vent pipes should
go up slightly as they go toward outdoors. This helps prevent CO or
other gases from leaking if the joints or pipes aren't fitted
tightly.
Should I use my gas
range or oven for heating?
No. Using a gas range or oven
for heating can cause a build up of CO inside your home.
Should I use a
charcoal grill or a barbecue grill indoors?
No. Using a grill indoors
will cause a build up of CO inside your home.
Should I use a
portable gas camp stove indoors?
No. Using a gas camp stove
indoors can cause CO to build up inside your home.