Department of Public Safety
Tips to Help Prevent Accidental Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
Accidental CO poisoning can happen any time.
March 1, 2012
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This article is 13 years old. It was published on March 1, 2012.
The St. Louis Fire Department offers these helpful tips to prevent accidental carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning:
- Have all fuel-burning appliances (furnaces, stoves, space heaters, dryers, and water heaters) professionally installed and maintained.
- Never use a portable generator indoors, including in your home, garage, basement, crawlspace, shed or partially-enclosed area -- even with ventilation. Opening doors and windows or using fans will NOT prevent CO buildup in the home.
- Never bring a charcoal grill in an enclosed area, even with ventilation.
- Never leave a car running in an attached garage, even with the garage door open.
- Install CO alarms near sleeping areas. Alarms can be battery operated, plug-in with battery backup or hardwired with battery backup.
For more information about carbon monoxide alarms, you may call the St. Louis Fire Department HQ at (314) 533-3406.
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