CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTOR ACTIVATION NOTICE OF FINDINGS

 

Carbon Monoxide is an odorless, tasteless, colorless gas that is DEADLY. It is the by-product of a fuel burning process.    It can cause symptoms that can mimic flu, unconsciousness and even death.      Many appliances around the home are capable of producing Carbon Monoxide when faulty or unusual conditions exist. Since the source may be transient in nature, the source may not always be detectable.

 

The Ennis Fire Department responded to investigate a possible Carbon Monoxide problem at: Time:_____ hours.

 

Location:____________________________________________________ on ____/___/200__.

CARBON MONOXIDE  ٱ was   ٱ was not found by our instruments.  Our instruments found the highest interior level of CO to be ____ PPM.

 

WHAT DOES THIS READING MEAN ?

 

9 PPM or less: Our instruments did not detect elevated levels at this time. However, this does not mean that higher levels did not exist prior our arrival nor that higher levels will not accumulate after our departure.     Check your carbon monoxide detector per manufacturer recommendations, and replace or reset the detector as directed by the manufacturer.

 

More than 9 PPM: Our instruments have detected potentially dangerous levels of carbon monoxide.   We recommend that you leave this building immediately.  We feel that it is unsafe to reoccupy this building until repairs are made and your detector is replaced or reset as directed by the manufacturer.

 

100 PPM or greater:  We have detected a potentially lethal level of carbon monoxide in your home.    Leave your building immediately.  It is not safe until repairs are made or the source is found and corrected. Gas to your building has been cut and will not be approved for reconnect until repairs have been made by a licensed technician. Replace or reset your detector as directed by the manufacturer.  Carbon monoxide affects individuals differently depending on size, age and medical history of the occupants.   Therefore, families with young children or members with medical conditions, or aged individuals should take extra precautions in the event that carbon monoxide is detected.

 

Issued By: _______________________________ Badge# ________         on ____/____/200__.

 

Received By: ____________________________________________         on ____/____/200__.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CHECKLIST FOR CARBON MONOXIDE RESPONSE INVESTIGATIONS

 

LOCATION: _____________________________ DATE: ____/____/200__  INCIDENT #: _________

 

QUICK CHECKLIST SYMPTOMS:

                                    Yes      No

Headache                     ٱ         ٱ

Fatigue                         ٱ         ٱ

Nausea                         ٱ         ٱ

Dizziness                      ٱ         ٱ

Confusion                     ٱ         ٱ

Are any occupants of the residence feeling ill ?               ٱ Yes              ٱ No

if yes, do they feel better when away from the house ?    ٱ Yes              ٱ No

 

Since the detector's alarm went off, what have you done ?

________________________________________________________________________________________

 

Shut-off carbon monoxide sources?        ٱ Yes      ٱ No

If yes, which one ? ________________________________________________

 

Let in fresh air ?                                    ٱ Yes     ٱ No

If yes, how and for how long ? ____________________________

 

PPM ACCEPTABLE                         ٱ Yes      ٱ No   PPM Reading: _______

 

LOCATION CHECKLIST

                                                                                                                        Location          PPM

Chimney:                      Clogged flue, blocked opening                                    ________        _____

Fireplace:                      Gas or Wood                                                               ________        _____

Portable Heater:            Emissions                                                                     ________        _____

Gas Refrigerator:                                                                                               ________        _____

Kitchen Stove:                                                                                                   ________        _____

Cook-top Vent:                                                                                                  ________        _____

Gas Dryer:                                                                                                        ________        _____

Water Heater:               Chimney pipe                                                               ________        _____

Furnace:                       Flue, pipe, heat exchanger                                          ________        _____

Barbecue Grill:              In enclosed area                                                          ________        _____

Car Garage:                  Car started or ran recently                                          ________        _____

Operating Fireplace:      Possible downdraft                                                      ________        _____

 

Carbon monoxide Detector:                 Make: _____________________________________

Model: _____________________________________

Serial #: ____________________________________

 

Officer in Charge:__________________________________ Badge #:_______