Regulations

All toxic/combustible gases that can accumulate indoors must be monitored to never exceed specific concentrations as outlined by appropriate government health and safety agencies in your jurisdiction.

To adhere to these guidelines a properly maintained gas detection system must be installed.

Maintaining the detection system is critical to ensure:

  • Continued efficient operation.

  • Alarm settings are set to current regulatory compliance standards.

  • Protection of occupants.

  • Reduce liability.

Examples of toxic/combustible gases and the source (s) that are all regulated:

  • Carbon monoxide (CO). Produced by incomplete combustion.

  • Nitrogen dioxide (NOâ‚‚). A by-product of diesel engine combustion.

  • Combustible gases. Methane, propane, natural gas, ethanol, butane from various sources.

  • Refrigerants. Chillers.

  • Chlorine. Swimming pools.

  • Hydrogen. Lead Acid battery charging rooms.