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Where should I place a carbon monoxide detector?

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Because carbon monoxide is slightly lighter than air and also because it may be found with warm, rising air, detectors should be placed on a wall about 5 feet above the floor. The detector may be placed on the ceiling. Do not place the detector right next to or over a fireplace or flame-producing appliance. Keep the detector out of the way of pets and children. Each floor needs a separate detector. If you are getting a single carbon monoxide detector, place it near the sleeping area and make certain the alarm is loud enough to wake you up.

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Original Article Source Credits:   Environmental Protection Agency , https://www.epa.gov/

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Link to Original Article:  https://www.epa.gov/indoor-air-quality-iaq/where-should-i-place-carbon-monoxide-detector



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