Carbon Monoxide Headquarters
Chronic CO Poisoning:
Where to Find Carbon Monoxide
Elevated CO Concentrations are More Likely in:
Smaller multi-unit dwellings
Households using gas ranges for cooking
Dwellings heated by gas wall furnaces
Low(er) CO Concentrations are More Likely in:
Single family dwellings
Homes with forced-air furnaces
Residences with electric cooking appliances
From: Colome, et al. California residential indoor air quality, Vol. II, Carbon monoxide and air exchange rate: a univariate and multivariate analysis. Irvine, CA: Gas Research Institute, Pacific Gas and Electric Company, San Diego Gas and Electric Company, and Southern California Gas Company, July, 1994.
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