• Anemia@lemmy.world
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    11 months ago

    Never even heard of carbon monoxide detectors irl. Is it used with integrated garages or something like that?

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      11 months ago

      Where I live they are required by code in any dwelling that has gas appliances or furnaces. On each level of the dwelling.

      Not only that but they are required to be present in the house when selling the house as well.

      This essentially guarantees that all houses will eventually be up to code as the remediation is required before sales can occur.


      Personally I put one in each room. Unfortunately this also comes as an unfortunate expense. Since combination smoke + CO detectors run ~$30 a piece.

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        11 months ago

        Right, you (i assume) americans use gas stoves and heating etc. Honestly i’ve never even seen a gas stove or gas furnace in person.

        The more you know.

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      At least where I am from they are common in more urban areas (mandated technically, but as mentioned SLUMLORDS so its not sctually done in practice) as they have more cars and are nearer to restaurants and other stuff that can have a CO leak.