Resources
Here are a number of resources to provide additional information about carbon monoxide, heat exchanger issues, contractor reliability, building codes and other stuff to help keep your family safe.
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Better Business Bureau | Check with the BBB in your area BEFORE you hire a contractor or repair company. |
EPA CO Fact Sheet (pdf) | Protect Your Family and Yourself from Carbon Monoxide Poisoning, fact sheet |
EPA IAQ & CO | EPA Indoor Air Quality Discussion of Carbon Monoxide |
CPSC | Consumer Products Safety Commission – Home Heating Equipment |
CPSC CO Info |
Carbon Monoxide Information Center (pubs) |
CDC | Centers for Disease Control – Carbon Monoxide Poisoning |
Medline Plus CO Poisoning | Medical information and general warnings about carbon monoxide |
Direct Reading Guidelines |
Carbon Monoxide Safety by the Occupational Health and Safety Administration |
Personal CO Monitor | Carbon Monoxide Inspector – portable, waterproof, shock resistant, digital CO meter, continuous readout |
Carbon Monoxide Alarm | Pro-Tech carbon monoxide alarm with 5-yr battery, tamper-resistant mounting, low level digital readout. |
Heat Exchanger Cracks | Good pictures of heat exchanger cracks |
Reputable Sources | Industry information from various agencies and publications. Direct links to the International Fuel Gas Code, heat exchanger tests and industry articles. |
Flue Sizing Tables (pdf) | AmeriVent Flue Sizing Tables |
IFGC (pdf) | International Fuel Gas Code – 2012 html |
NFPA-54 2006 (pdf) | National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1-2006, note that this is superceeded by the 2009 and 2012 editions. |
Common Venting | American Society of Home Inspectors: Common Venting Gas Appliances, Casey & Stone |
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