Re: CO ALARM PROCEDURES

["Jim" <alarminex@xxxxxxx>]

Bob La Londe wrote:
> "Bob La Londe" <usenet@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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> >
> > "Mark Leuck" <m..leuck@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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> >> SIA standards require three people not two
> >
> > Yeah, but NFPA requires that you send in a canary.
>
> And of course UL says it must be a UL certifed canary.  They refuse to say
> exactly how a UL certified canary differs from a regular canary, but rumor
> has it that a miniature rubber glove is involved.
>
> And ULC has stricter requirements for the poor canary.  Not sure how exactly
> they further tested it for ULC, but the poor bird staggers and walks cross
> eyed after testing.
>
>

The Canadian govenment, being much more liberal and concerned about the
environment, requires that the canary be wearing a gas mask, but will
not be allowed to enter the premise if there's a gun present.