Where should i place a carbon monoxide detector.
Carbon monoxide detector ceiling or wall.
In rooms with a fuel burning appliance or an open fire it s best practice to mount the co detector on the wall at least 6 inches about 15 cm away from the ceiling at a location higher than the height of any window or door if otherwise not specified in the user manual.
However some studies show carbon monoxide doesn t settle at the floor float in the middle or rise to the top.
Rather it disperses at an equal concentration throughout the room.
Carbon monoxide often won t rise all the way up to the ceiling like smoke does until the concentration of the gas is at a critically dangerous level.
If possible hang it next to the door or passageway leading to the rest of the living area.
Keep the detector out of the way of pets and children.
Mount detectors on the wall at least a couple feet below your ceiling or even lower.
Mount the carbon monoxide detector vertically on a wall keeping a distance of 10 cm between the upper side of the housing and the ceiling.
Do not mount the carbon monoxide detector directly above the fireplace.
The detector may be placed on the ceiling.
Do not place the detector right next to or over a fireplace or flame producing appliance.
Locate a spot on each floor of the home on a wall that is at least a foot from the top of a flat ceiling or at least 3 feet from the peak of a pitched ceiling.
Each floor needs a separate detector.