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Criteria For Selecting The Number of "Co" Detection Points & Their Locations in A Garage or Similar Area

This document provides guidelines for selecting the number and locations of carbon monoxide (CO) detection points in underground garages based on garage size, ventilation layout, and airflow patterns. It discusses how the number of detectors needed can range from 2,000 to 7,500 square feet depending on factors like ventilation and sensor placement. Several diagrams show common garage configurations and recommended detector locations, emphasizing coverage of areas where dead zones may occur. Special considerations for garage layouts involving divisions, ramps, and exhausts are also outlined.

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Criteria For Selecting The Number of "Co" Detection Points & Their Locations in A Garage or Similar Area

This document provides guidelines for selecting the number and locations of carbon monoxide (CO) detection points in underground garages based on garage size, ventilation layout, and airflow patterns. It discusses how the number of detectors needed can range from 2,000 to 7,500 square feet depending on factors like ventilation and sensor placement. Several diagrams show common garage configurations and recommended detector locations, emphasizing coverage of areas where dead zones may occur. Special considerations for garage layouts involving divisions, ramps, and exhausts are also outlined.

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CRITERIA FOR SELECTING THE NUMBER OF "CO" DETECTION POINTS &

THEIR LOCATIONS IN A GARAGE OR SIMILAR AREA

One of the most common questions is how many Below are a few sketches of common shapes of
square feet can be covered with one detector. There underground garages with suggested locations of CO
is no straight-forward answer to this question. The points for these garages.
area covered by one detector can vary between 2,000
and 7,500 sq. ft. depending on the way the garage is Figure 1 is typical for a usual rectangular or square
ventilated and the location of the sensors. It is the floor with air flowing evenly across the garage from
way the garage is swept and the time involved for the the supply side to the exhaust side. The number of
air to travel from the supply to the exhaust points CO detectors spaced evenly across the garage is in
which determines the number of CO detection points line with the maximum area which can be covered by
used. In addition, the physical layout of the garage each detector.
dictates whether there are many dead zones where
CO detectors should be located.

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EXHAUST FAN

SUPPLY FAN

EXHAUST FAN

CO SENSOR

FIGURE 1

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CO SENSOR
EXHAUST
FAN

SUPPLY FAN OR ZONE DAMPER CO SENSOR

FIGURE 2

Figure 2 shows a similar square or rectangular garage number of CO detectors is now a minimum of two and
with a core in the center as usually encountered in possibly more depending on the total area of the
apartment buildings. Please notice that there are two garage.
distinctive paths for the ventilating air and the

FIGURE 3

Figure 3 shows a typical apartment or office tower detectors must be provided in addition to the CO
garage level; each leg of the "Y" has its own exhaust detectors distributed across the area. There should
fan with air supplied at the center. Volume of supply always be a CO detector located near the Pay Booth
air can be matched to volume exhausted at any (where applicable).
particular time. The number of CO detection points
per leg depends on the area of the garage and also The specific gravity of carbon monoxide is practically
whether there are any dividing walls which break up the same as the specific gravity of air. The height
the open space in each leg. A reasoning similar to the above the floor for locating the detector is therefore
above applies when garages are "L" shaped with air not a critical consideration. Heights between 4 ft. and
supplies at the corner of the "L". 6 ft. are usual.

Special attention must be given to ramps where there Locations where a parked car may exhaust directly
is danger of traffic jams or delays at exits when car into the sensor should be avoided.
motors are running. In many applications, ramp CO

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