Boilers and carbon monoxide detectors

Question

How far from a boiler should you site a carbon monoxide detector?

Sameer Javed · Answer

Ideally, it should be at least 15cm from the ceiling. Make sure the alarm is at least a metre away from fuel-burning appliances, such as boilers and ovens.

Kevin · Answer

Ideally a carbon monoxide detector should be central in same room at least 1 metre away, ideally on a wall 200mm from ceiling, installation instructions should be with a new detector.
Hope that helps.

Dean · Answer

What does it say in the instructions?

Normally at least 1m away from the boiler and around 450mm away from the ceiling. 
Not exposed to draughts, doorways and windows.

Jason · Answer

It’s normal as per the manufacturer instructions  but as a rule normal in the room boiler installed and 1.5m from floor

Clive · Answer

It should be in the same room as close a possible the appliance

Anthony · Answer

1.5 meters away from boiler and  above any door I room

Gary · Answer

The recommendation for this is around 200mm from ceiling and 1m from boiler - also if it a rental pop rooerty it is now compulsory to install one

James · Answer

Between one and three meters away and ideally 150mm from the ceiling if wall mounted

Ioan · Answer

it should be at least 15cm from the ceiling. Make sure the alarm is at least a metre away from fuel-burning appliances, such as boilers and ovens.

Rayek · Answer

1 to 3 metres manufacturer instructions states it all

Boilers and carbon monoxide detectors

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