Carbon Monoxide is a colorless, odorless, tasteless, and non-irritating toxic gas. It is a by-product of incomplete combustion from fuels such as: gasoline, wood, coal, propane, oil, and methane.

Special instruments are required to detect Carbon Monoxide, which is just slightly lighter than air and does not easily evaporate, especially in enclosed areas.

Carbon Monoxide can be detected in Commercial Buildings by strategically located detectors or sensors, which are connected to the Building's Fire Command Center. When dangerous levels are detected, the Fire Alarm Panel will receive a "Supervisor Signal," indicating the location of the triggering sensor. It will also send a Carbon Monoxide Alarm Signal to the Central Station Monitoring company.

The Building Response and Evacuation of Occupants will be dictated by the Floor Level of the CO Detector activation:

• Lower Floor CO Sensor Activation Response (Activation for the 5th Floor and Below).
•   >Evacuate to Exterior Assembly Area as directed by FLSD.
• Upper Floor CO Sensor Activation Response (Activation for the 6th Floor and Above).
•   >Evacuate to an In-Building Relocation Area as directed by FLSD.