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Author: PSK | Publish date: 25 October 2023

Beware of carbon monoxide

25 October 2023, Author: PSK

Carbon monoxide is an odorless and highly poisonous gas. They can detect it special detectors installed in houses and rooms where gas heating appliances are used. Let's remember about periodic inspections ventilation and gas appliances. Let's take care of our safety and our loved ones.

Started heating season. Under the influence of intensive use of heating equipment, There are cases of people being poisoned by carbon monoxide, also known as carbon monoxide.

Oxide carbon is produced during incomplete combustion (in the absence of oxygen). It's gas extremely life-threatening, because it is imperceptible (odorless, colorless and tasteless). It blocks the access of oxygen to the body by occupying its places in red blood cells, causing death by suffocation.

Remember about:

  • checking the condition of the technical development of space or water heating equipment, in particular the use of gas appliances,
  • periodic review of the Chimney
  • ensuring the supply of adequate amount of air, in particular for boiler rooms and bathrooms, kitchens and rooms where fuel-fired appliances are located Gas
  • checking the patency ventilation system and the condition of the flue gas ducts. Do not obstruct ventilation and air inlet openings, grilles ventilation systems and door openings,
  • not heating the space residential gas stove!
  • Replacement/repair by persons with appropriate permissions, faulty devices Heating.

Danger associated with improper ventilation is particularly dangerous in the case of tight Windows.

In In case of doubt, contact the owner or the owner immediately building manager.

Remember the possibility of installing a carbon monoxide detector in rooms where gas appliances used for water heating and/or heating are used Rooms.