Greetings!
CO alarms became a mandatory device in Orillia on April 2nd for any home with flammable fuel burning equipment like furnaces, hot water tanks, fireplaces, gas stoves & dryers. This includes natural gas, propane, heating oil, kerosene, gasoline, wood or charcoal. It also included all homes with attached garages.
As mentioned last month, carbon monoxide is not detectable by smell or taste and as CO builds up in your body, you are unable to get vital oxygen that your body needs to function.
Nowhere is safety more important than in your home. Even if your are not an Orillian, many communities have this important topic on their bylaw agenda -so this month get the scoop on your home's safety guardians.
Cheers, Terry
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| OUTDATED ALARMS | |
Just like your milk in the fridge - if it's outdated, don't count on it.
Smoke alarms have a "replace by" date. It is usually 10 years (some just 5 years) after it is installed. Even if the test button still emits sound, it does not guarantee the alarm properly detects smoke.
CO alarms have a 5 or 7 year "replace by" date (depending on the manufacturer). The chemicals used to detect the carbon monoxide deteriorate with age and cannot be relied on past their stated lifespan. |
When assessing your current alarms remember one
SMOKE ALARMS are required on every level of your home - including the crawlspace. 
