MP Backs Carbon Monoxide Campaign
Fri, 29 Jan 2010
The national Carbon Monoxide campaign “Zero Deaths” officially began on the 19th January. The aim of the project is to raise awareness of the poisonous gas and the threat it poses to householders. In the UK over the last 2 years, over 800 people have been recorded as being affected by carbon monoxide leaks and 130 of those have lost their lives.
Dave Anderson, a Member of Parliament from Tyneside, has backed the project and called upon all homeowners and residential landlords to ensure that their properties are equipped with functioning carbon monoxide alarms. The MP is even looking to pass legislation that would require all landlords to install carbon monoxide alarms in their rental properties. He said:
“This silent killer is produced when fuel-burning appliances such as boilers are incorrectly fitted, badly repaired, poorly maintained or if flues, chimneys and vents are blocked. Boilers should be checked every year but having an alarm provides a permanent check on Carbon Monoxide which has no colour, taste or smell but is lethal.”
The campaigning MP added: “I'm keen that all landlords are legally required to fit audible Carbon Monoxide alarms for them to receive their annual gas safety certificate. All new homes should include these alarms as is the case for smoke alarms. The alarms are widely available and some retailers are even offering discounts in support of the campaign.”
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