1、CRS INSIGHT Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress INSIGHTINSIGHTi i Carbon Monoxide Detection Requirements for Military Housing G. James Herrera Analyst in U.S. Defense Readiness and Infrastructure Updated July 30, 2019 Carbon monoxide (CO) is a colorless, odorless, and tasteless gas that
2、can cause sudden illness or death if a person is exposed to certain quantities. Often referred to as the “silent killer,” CO poisoning kills over 430 people annually in the United States (U.S.), and approximately 50,000 people seek emergency medical treatment. Most states have enacted statutes or ad
3、opted regulations that require CO detectors or alarms in private dwellings. In these states, owners are required to install at least one battery-operated or hard wired CO detector or alarm in a housing unit. Likewise, the Department of Defense (DOD) and the Military Services have taken CO risk reduc
4、tion measures for housing they own and operate. However, DOD estimates about 63% of military families live off-post in private sector housing, or otherwise not on a military installation in DOD-maintained property. This military population is subject to the CO safety measures enacted by state or loc
