Does a carbon monoxide detector detect cigarette smoke?

Answer: In some cases
Explanation: If close enough it’s possible

Answer: Not sure
Explanation: I will photograph detectors on request

Answer: Never
Explanation: Carbon monoxide detectors are not smoke detectors.

Answer: In some cases
Explanation: Normally it will not with a single smoker in the room, however with a large gathering of smokers it may.

Answer: Never
Explanation: Cigarettes vary in the amount of carbon monoxide they release: on average, it falls between .03 to 3.5 mg per smoke. Most carbon monoxide detectors do not sound their alarms at such low levels. However, a roomful of people smoking may be enough to set off the device.

Answer: In some cases
Explanation: Carbon monoxide is produced when a hydrocarbon fuel is not com-busted completely. If there is a lot of cigarette smoke in your house, it will be detected.

Answer: Never
Explanation: detects only CO

Answer: Not sure
Explanation: I don't know. I never tried to measure that since I don't smoke.

Answer: Never
Explanation: If the CO detector is operating properly the level is to low for it to activate.

Answer: In some cases
Explanation: Depending upon your type of carbon monoxide detector, cigarette smoke could cause a "low level" reading. This may not be enough to sound the alarm, but the detector would show minute levels of the dangerous gas in the air.

Answer: Never
Explanation: A carbon monoxide detector detects carbon monoxide?

Answer: Always
Explanation: This device detects smoke.