The Los Angeles City and County Fire Departments have been made aware of a possible scam by a private company offering the sale of "approved" Carbon Monoxide detectors for a fee of $126.00 - "or face fines or penalties per California Senate Bill 183 (SB183)".While SB 183 does mandate the installation of carbon monoxide detectors in California single family homes, no Federal, State or local government agency (including Fire, Law Enforcement or Health) are soliciting the purchase of carbon monoxide detectors. Consumers should investigate all mail and in-person solicitations and respond cautiously.
The Los Angeles City and County Fire Departments fully support SB 183 and recommend that all residents install carbon monoxide detectors as required by law.
Your Fire Department urges you to take the necessary steps to ensure proper ventilation around any appliance that may generate this toxic gas, and purchase your CO detectors at any home improvement center or large retail outlets for approximately $20. Remember, once installed, these alarms should be tested monthly, just as with your (already installed) smoke alarms. It is important to note, these do not replace your traditional smoke alarms! There are, however, some units available that will serve a dual function and provide protection against both.
For more information and some helpful tips on the dangers of Carbon Monoxide, please visit fire.lacounty.gov or lafd.org to read the recent post on our blog:
Submitted by Brian Humphrey, Spokesman
Los Angeles Fire Department
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