I would just like to highlight the importance of carbon monoxide alarms. Following the unfortunate tragedy of the Sligo family, it is now known that a wrapper from a multi-pack crisp packet was to blame. It was thrown onto the fire which instead of burning, it was blown into the chimney and blocked the flue, causing the products of combustion, i.e. carbon monoxide, back into the room.
Many people think that carbon monoxide is just a by-product of natural gas, but in fact it is a by-product from burning ANY FOSSIL FUEL, such as NATURAL GAS, BOTTLED GAS, OIL, COAL, TIMBER, etc.
Carbon monoxide alarms should be placed in every room there is a fuel being burnt, such as kitchens, living rooms, etc. An alarm should also be located in any room such as bedroom that an unlined flue passes through that room within the wall structure. Clay liners are porous and carbon monxide can enter a bedroom through the wall if for example a bird built a nest in the chimney.
Also always install a crow guard on any open flue.
Many people think that carbon monoxide is just a by-product of natural gas, but in fact it is a by-product from burning ANY FOSSIL FUEL, such as NATURAL GAS, BOTTLED GAS, OIL, COAL, TIMBER, etc.
Carbon monoxide alarms should be placed in every room there is a fuel being burnt, such as kitchens, living rooms, etc. An alarm should also be located in any room such as bedroom that an unlined flue passes through that room within the wall structure. Clay liners are porous and carbon monxide can enter a bedroom through the wall if for example a bird built a nest in the chimney.
Also always install a crow guard on any open flue.