COSTAR® 12-24SIR System CO Detector Could Have Prevented the Carbon Monoxide Incident in Alexandria, VA


A group of people working out in a fitness center trying to get the New Year off to a healthy start ended up in the middle of a health scare. Seven were hospitalized on Saturday, January 2nd, 2016 with a carbon monoxide poisoning. An eyewitness said the exercise room of XSport Fitness in Alexandria, Virginia quickly turned into something out of a sci-fi film. People were falling on the ground and collapsing on treadmills.



At least a dozen people who were working out at XSport Fitness on King Street experienced symptoms such as dizziness and nausea. People started getting lightheaded and realized that it wasn't due to workout. Something else was going on.



After the third emergency call the Alexandria Fire Department found was a dangerous level of carbon monoxide in the air. A reading of just 35 parts per million is considered hazardous, but one carbon monoxide reading at the facility showed levels at more than 1,000 parts per million. Battalion Chief Mark Dalton said the swimming pool heaters malfunctioned and the carbon monoxide was coming out into the building. XSport Fitness was cited by the fire marshal.



Carbon Monoxide (CO) is often referred to as the 'silent killer' and is the leading cause of deaths attributed to poison in the United States. It is odorless, invisible and an extremely dangerous gas that can be emitted from the everyday appliances and a car parked in your garage. You cannot see or smell carbon monoxide, but at heightened levels it carries the potential of killing a person within mere minutes.



Carbon monoxide detectors are a requirement in many states. COSTAR® 12-24SIR is a hardwired Carbon Monoxide (CO) detector suited for residences, motels, hotels, and commercial or industrial system applications.



The 12-24SIR is designed for 4-6 wire connection to 12 or 24VDC alarm system control panels. System connected carbon monoxide detectors offer 24/7 central station protection, which is ideal for any home and provides additional piece of mind. Reference: UL Listed Household Fire and/ or Burglary Panel with auxiliary signaling zones. Connect to signaling zones which can be designated for CO alarm use only.



Main Features Status Indicators: Alarm Input Voltage Range: 12 V DC to 24 V DC Height: 1.8" Form Factor: Ceiling Mount Limited Warranty: 6 Year



COSTAR® 12-24SIR is accepted for use by the City of New York Department of Buildings MEA 548-06-E.



COSTAR® 12-24SIR utilizes a biotechnology sensor, which was tested to be the most reliable by Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory.  All other technologies false alarmed to gases found in common household products such as air fresheners, disinfectants, cleaners, detergents and alcohols. There are other reasons why COSTAR® 12-24SIR is a great choice to protect you and your family. It is the most reliable CO detector, competitive in cost, has attractive design, easy to install and gives you the best value.  Studies by the Gas Research Institute showed that about 70 % of people with just one false alarm will ignore future alarms. The biotech carbon monoxide (CO) sensor and CO alarm technology used in COSTAR® 12-24SIR is the only carbon monoxide alarm (CO alarm) technology tested false alarm free by LBNL.



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