Protect yourself from liability. Make sure all your rental units
have CO alarms and a CO maintenance plan! Carbon monoxide (CO)
is the leading cause of poisoning deaths in the United States.
It is an odorless and tasteless gas that is the by-product of
combustion (burning fuel). Malfunctioning appliances can put
your tenants at risk of carbon monoxide poisoning. Dealing with
carbon monoxide is a simple, two-step process: - Make sure all
your units have functioning carbon monoxide alarms. - Make sure
gas-burning appliances are maintained regularly. While CO alarms
are not required by most local housing codes, they are still a
good idea. CO alarms operate much like fire detectors. Battery-
powered alarms will operate even if there is a power outage. It
is not necessary to buy the deluxe model or an alarm that
measure multiple things like smoke and natural gas. An
inexpensive CO alarm will do. These alarms can be purchased for
as little as $20. According to www.carbonmonoxidekills.com,
proper placement of a carbo