SOP Manual - Cleveland Fire Department

Cleveland Fire Department
Operations Manual
5. Reading of more than 9-ppm but less than 100-ppm:
a. Any reading above 9-ppm will be considered above normal reading.
b. Occupants shall be informed that we have detected a potentially dangerous level
of CO.
c. Recommend that all persons leave the building until CO is at a safe level.
d. If it is determined that an appliance is malfunctioning and thereby producing
CO, it shall be shut down.
e. Once the structure has been reduced to safe level of CO, the premises may be
occupied - at the discretion of the occupants.
f. Attempts should be made to reset the detector.
g. Inform the occupants that if activated again, call 911.
h. The occupants shall be informed of the action that has taken place.
6. Readings of 100-ppm or Greater:
a. Any reading of 100-ppm or greater - inform the occupant(s) that we have
detected a potentially lethal level of CO.
b. Order the occupants to leave the premises immediately.
c. If it is determined that an appliance is malfunctioning and thereby producing
CO, it shall be shut down.
d. Once the structure has been reduced to a safe level of CO, the premises may be
occupied - at the discretion of the occupant.
e. Attempt should be made to reset the detector.
f. Inform the occupant(s) that if activated again, call 911.
Effective: June 1, 1997 Revised: 5/14/2009 Page | 114
Approved by: Chief Chuck Atchley