Carbon Monoxide is a deadly, colorless and odorless gas, generally present as a product of a malfunction, as the case of a tennis professional, who died September 1995, believed from a faulty gas heater.

     Some cities, recognizing the danger of gases, have passed ordinances in response to these dangerous gases, i.e. carbon monoxide, natural, propane, radon, etc.

     Sources of Carbon Monoxide may be from poorly ventilated areas; fueled appliances, barbecues, chimneys, dryers, fireplaces, furnaces, heaters, refrigerators, stoves or cooktop vents.

     Carbon Monoxide Detectors are relatively new to the alarm industry, however, install easily and operate similar to smoke detectors.

     At present, some may view "system connected detectors" as cost restrictive, while "stand alone" are more affordable.

     As purchases of carbon monoxide detectors, system or stand-alone types, become more pronounced and time progresses it is hoped cost of these devices will decrease or become more economical.

      Carbon Monoxide Detectors are wall mounted, with suggested installation, minimum of one per household mounted adjacent to sleeping area. Another located near the residence's heating source is suggested as an additional measure of safety.

      Carbon Monoxide Detectors are available from similar sources of smoke detectors.