Staying safe from Carbon Monoxide at home
DO
- Do use your extraction fan when cooking. If you don't have, one open window.
- Do save the Gas Emergency Service Number on your phone: 0800 111 999.
- Do register your appliance for the latest product safety updates.
- Look out for crisp blue flame rather than a floppy yellow flame on gas appliances.
DON'T
- Don't use a large cooking pan or pot to cook over multiple rings on your gas hob of stove.
- Don't block flues or ventilation bricks and passages, these help to maintain good are quality.
- Don't ever put a generator or any other diesel or petrol burning appliance inside a building, or positioned where fumes can blow inside. The build-up of carbon monoxide from these can kill in minutes.
- Don't ignore it if a neighbour or friend tells you they feel unwell at home but better outside, make sure they know about carbon monoxide so they can act.
Understanding the new Carbon Monoxide Regulations
In 2022, the laws are changing for smoke and carbon monoxide alarms across the UK. Carbon Monoxide is a 'silent killer' and cannot be detected by our human senses. The most effective may to ensure your safe is to have a sounding alarm, to alert you of dangerous levels of carbon monoxide.
This year, many more domestic properties will be legally required to have such alarms. Below is a link to the new rules across Scotland, Wales and England.
Rules apply to all rented homes from 1 October 2022, Potential £5,000 penalty for landlords (see Eddie Hughes MP letter).
