Keep Your Family and Indio Area Home Safe with a Carbon Monoxide Detector
Carbon Monoxide (CO) is an odorless, colorless poisonous gas that is a byproduct of combustion. Stoves, heaters, water heaters, and heat pumps are potential sources of CO. In order to keep your home safe, safety experts recommend that you install at least one carbon monoxide alarm near sleeping areas in your home—but there are other areas that should be protected as well.
The experts at Hydes are happy to advise you on the best locations for your carbon monoxide detectors.
Where To Install Your Carbon Monoxide Detectors
According to the State Building Code Requirements, effective January 1, 2019, carbon monoxide alarms should be installed in the following locations:
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Outside of each separate sleeping area in the immediate vicinity of the bedrooms.
- One every occupiable level of a dwelling unit, including basements.
- Where a fuel-burning appliance is located in a bedroom or its attached bedroom, a carbon monoxide alarm shall be installed within the bedroom.
- Carbon monoxide alarms shall receive their primary power from the building wiring and shall have a battery backup.
CO Detectors for Added Safety in the Coachella Valley
Carbon monoxide is an invisible, odorless threat, making a reliable CO detector an essential part of any home or business safety plan. Look for carbon monoxide detectors that have been reviewed by trusted organizations such as the National Comfort Institute (NCI) and Underwriters Laboratories.
Choosing a quality detector and having it properly installed can provide valuable peace of mind and an important layer of protection for the people and property you care about.
