Carbon monoxide detectors the new rule for Hamilton
Hamilton residents who have fuel-burning appliances in their home or garage will now be required to have carbon monoxide detectors installed on their premises.
On April 15th, a new law came into effect that made having one of these detectors mandatory for dwellings with fewer than six residents, while those with more than six will have until October to comply.
A fine of between $50,000 and $100,000 may be levied against those who don’t observe these new regulations.
The public information officer for the Hamilton Fire Department, Claudio Mostacci, noted that along with these devices, it’s important that people know the warning signs of exposure to carbon monoxide.
It is a colorless, odorless gas that is produced anytime there is an incomplete combustion of a fuel. The symptoms that indicate it could be present include nausea, dizziness, headaches and confusion. Brochure printers can create informational materials for distribution to the public, letting them know about the danger and what they can do to keep themselves safe.
The chief of the city’s fire department pointed out that most of the cases of poisoning by this gas occur in the home, so it’s important that people prevent it from building up in the first place. Installing these detectors will let them know if and when it does, giving them a chance to get to safety.
On April 15th, a new law came into effect that made having one of these detectors mandatory for dwellings with fewer than six residents, while those with more than six will have until October to comply.
A fine of between $50,000 and $100,000 may be levied against those who don’t observe these new regulations.
The public information officer for the Hamilton Fire Department, Claudio Mostacci, noted that along with these devices, it’s important that people know the warning signs of exposure to carbon monoxide.
It is a colorless, odorless gas that is produced anytime there is an incomplete combustion of a fuel. The symptoms that indicate it could be present include nausea, dizziness, headaches and confusion. Brochure printers can create informational materials for distribution to the public, letting them know about the danger and what they can do to keep themselves safe.
The chief of the city’s fire department pointed out that most of the cases of poisoning by this gas occur in the home, so it’s important that people prevent it from building up in the first place. Installing these detectors will let them know if and when it does, giving them a chance to get to safety.