3a. Additional information on where to place CO Alarms in recreational vehicles
s
Caravans and boats
Caravans and boats may have additional risks of carbon monoxide ingress through
air vents due to the nearby presence of other vehicles, engines, generators or
barbecues, however this does not change the basic guidance on location of the
Alarm. Caravans and boats should be fitted with an Alarm in the same room as
any combustion appliance(s), located in accordance with section 3. lf the caravan
CO Alarm
about
1 to 2m
Figure 3
Location in bedrooms & other rooms
remote from the appliance
(i.e. at breathing level)
300mm
CO Alarm
Figure 2
Location in rooms with sloped ceilings,
the CO alarm should be located at the
high side of the room
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