Carbon Monoxide Alarm, Replaceable Batteries

A Carbon Monoxide (CO) alarm is the only way to alert residents to the presence of Carbon Monoxide within a property. A CO alarm via an audible alert

For maximum protection for private rental properties smoke alarms must be installed on every floor where there is living accommodation (e.g., bedrooms, living rooms, hallways)
Heat alarms should be installed in kitchens and areas prone to false alarms.
Carbon monoxide alarms must be fitted in rooms with solid fuel appliances (e.g., wood-burning stoves, coal fires). Consider installing interconnected alarms to increase safety, especially in larger properties or properties with multiple tenants.

Carbon Monoxide is produced when fuels burn incompletely – this could be from a boiler, gas fire, oven, log burner or a blocked flue or chimney. It can also travel through walls from adjoining properties, so as well as having an alarm next to appliances in your property we would also advise you to have one in living spaces and bedrooms. To help prevent a Carbon Monoxide leak we advise getting your appliances regularly serviced by reputable engineers who are gas safety registered.

Install a CO alarm in every room with a fuel-burning appliance such as a boiler, gas fire, or wood-burning stove. Position it on the ceiling or high on a wall, between 1m and 3m from the CO source. For full coverage, fit one in every bedroom and living area too. See our guide on how many carbon monoxide alarms you need for room-by-room advice.