Carbon Monoxide Detectors
Carbon Monoxide Detectors are required to be installed
in all residential buildings that use fossil fuel burning appliances and/or
have attached enclosed garages by March 31, 2006.
Wood, natural gas, coal and oil are all fossil fuels.
Your property must be inspected by the fire dept for
CO detectors before the sell or transfer of ownership.
Carbon Monoxide is an odorless, colorless, poisonous
gas produced by the incomplete combustion of fuels.
Symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning are headache,
dizziness, nausea, fatigue, and shortness of breath.
If your detector is sounding or you are experiencing
any of these symptoms call the Fire Dept immediately.
For more information call the Framingham Fire Dept
at (508) 620-4950 or visit the Mass Dept of Fire Services website at
www.mass.gov/dfs
