What is a carbon monoxide alarm?

A device that detects carbon monoxide and produces a distinct audible alarm when carbon monoxide (CO) is detected. It can operate either as a distinct unit, as two or more single station units wired to operate in conjunction with each other, or as part of an alarm system that contains CO detectors. A CO detector may look like this:A carbon monoxide detector

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1. What is carbon monoxide?
2. Why is carbon monoxide harmful?
3. Where does carbon monoxide in the home come from?
4. What is a carbon monoxide alarm?
5. Are carbon monoxide alarms required in existing, owner-occupied single-family homes and duplexes?
6. What are landlord / tenant responsibilities?
7. Where in the home should carbon monoxide alarms be installed?
8. Do current rules require carbon monoxide alarms on all levels of the home?
9. What are acceptable power sources for carbon monoxide alarms?
10. What are the maintenance requirements for carbon monoxide alarms?
11. What should people do when the carbon monoxide alarm sounds?