A natural gas fired boiler in a residential home produces high levels of carbon monoxide
Incident Investigation
A natural gas fired boiler in a residential home produces high levels of carbon monoxide
January 26, 2021
Gas
Reference Number:
II-1136528-2021 (#20560)
Location: Surrey
Regulated industry sector: Gas - Natural gas system
Incident overview
A natural gas fired boiler used for hydronic heating in a residential home produced high levels of CO, causing hazardous exposure to occupants of the home. Three individuals were taken to hospital and were treated for CO poisoning.