posted on Thursday, December 10, 2009 4:21 PM
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Firefighters Prepare for Carbon Monoxide Detector Law in New Hampshire
Firefighters in the Conway, NH, area are helping businesses and people prepare for New Hampshire’s new carbon monoxide detector law that takes effect Jan. 1.
The new law requires that rental units of any kind, even hotels and motels, be equipped with carbon monoxide detectors as well as smoke detectors.
Conway Fire Chief Steve Solomon tells WMWV-FM that most leaks of the potentially deadly, colorless and odorless carbon monoxide are caused by improperly maintained heating appliances.
North Conway Fire Chief Pat Preece says 1,500 people die every year in the United States from carbon monoxide poisoning.
Both firefighters are urging people to have their heating systems checked every year and ensure the vents are clear, especially after storms.