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12/08/2010
CO Threat Alarms Stormont Ministers
There's a growing momentum to calls for the compulsory installation of carbon monoxide detectors in new homes being built in Northern Ireland.
Stormont Enterprise Minister Arlene Foster (pictured) and DUP party colleague Finance Minister Sammy Wilson are to support calls for compulsory carbon monoxide alarms, following the double tragedy in Castlerock, Co Londonderry last week.
As the Health and Safety Executive Northern Ireland, (HSENI) is continuing its major investigation, Arlene Foster said on Wednesday: "I share peoples' safety concerns about carbon monoxide and I will meet with my ministerial colleague, Finance Minister Sammy Wilson, to determine the legislation required to make carbon monoxide detectors compulsory in new builds.
"This is similar to the provisions that are in place for smoke detectors in new dwellings."
Carbon monoxide (CO) is a highly poisonous substance, which has no taste, smell or colour.
It comes from the incomplete burning of gas and Liquid Petroleum Gas (LPG) and normally happens when a gas appliance has been incorrectly fitted, badly repaired or poorly maintained.
CO can also occur if flues, chimneys or vents are blocked.
Minister Wilson said: "Arlene Foster and I are meeting to discuss, this and other matters this week.
"We will consider if the regulations for which my Department and DETI have a responsibility, need to be amended to reduce the likelihood of a similar incident happening again," he said.
A carbon monoxide alarm looks similar to a smoke alarm and is very easy to fit by following the manufacturer’s instructions.
Arlene Foster concluded: "The HSENI has been planning a major province wide campaign in partnership with 15 key stakeholders which launches in the autumn."
HSENI emergency helpline number is 0800 0320 121.
See:Castlerock Gas Tragedy Probe Renewed
See:Builder Fined Over Carbon Monoxide
(BMcC/GK)
Stormont Enterprise Minister Arlene Foster (pictured) and DUP party colleague Finance Minister Sammy Wilson are to support calls for compulsory carbon monoxide alarms, following the double tragedy in Castlerock, Co Londonderry last week.
As the Health and Safety Executive Northern Ireland, (HSENI) is continuing its major investigation, Arlene Foster said on Wednesday: "I share peoples' safety concerns about carbon monoxide and I will meet with my ministerial colleague, Finance Minister Sammy Wilson, to determine the legislation required to make carbon monoxide detectors compulsory in new builds.
"This is similar to the provisions that are in place for smoke detectors in new dwellings."
Carbon monoxide (CO) is a highly poisonous substance, which has no taste, smell or colour.
It comes from the incomplete burning of gas and Liquid Petroleum Gas (LPG) and normally happens when a gas appliance has been incorrectly fitted, badly repaired or poorly maintained.
CO can also occur if flues, chimneys or vents are blocked.
Minister Wilson said: "Arlene Foster and I are meeting to discuss, this and other matters this week.
"We will consider if the regulations for which my Department and DETI have a responsibility, need to be amended to reduce the likelihood of a similar incident happening again," he said.
A carbon monoxide alarm looks similar to a smoke alarm and is very easy to fit by following the manufacturer’s instructions.
Arlene Foster concluded: "The HSENI has been planning a major province wide campaign in partnership with 15 key stakeholders which launches in the autumn."
HSENI emergency helpline number is 0800 0320 121.
See:Castlerock Gas Tragedy Probe Renewed
See:Builder Fined Over Carbon Monoxide
(BMcC/GK)
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