Carbon Monoxide Detection and Alarm Requirements: Literature Review

Fire Protection Research Foundation report: “Carbon Monoxide Detection and Alarm Requirements: Literature Review"
Author: Nathan Johansen, Fire Protection Research Foundation
Date of issue: February 2021

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Carbon Monoxide Detection and Alarm Requirements: Literature Review*

This report summarizes the current requirements for installation of Carbon Monoxide (CO) detectors in various occupancies through a literature review of applicable Codes and Standards, and State regulations. Non-fire CO incident injury and death data from available sources are also presented.

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* Errata issued June 7, 2021. Download the errata. (PDF)