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Does a carbon monoxide detector detect cigarette smoke?

Always
3%
In most cases
3%
In some cases
15%
Never
63%
Not sure
14%
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Question: Does a carbon monoxide detector detect cigarette smoke?
Top Answer (63% of 57 votes): Never.

Answer: Not sure
Explanation: I will photograph detectors on request
Harris Business Professionals
Answer: Never
Explanation: Carbon monoxide detectors are not smoke detectors.
Scheidt Home Inspection
Answer: Never
Explanation: Carbon Monoxide meters do not detect smoke.
Shedhorn Inspection Services, LLC
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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.
Superior Inspection Services
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.
Moran Property Inspections
Answer: Never
Explanation: I guess if you had a heavy use with a lot of people, maybe possible...
North State Inspections
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Answer: Not sure
Explanation: I don't know. I never tried to measure that since I don't smoke.
Contractors Corp.
Answer: Never
Explanation: If the CO detector is operating properly the level is to low for it to activate.
Best Choice Inspections
Answer: In most cases
Explanation: Yes
Look First Homes, LLC
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Answer: Never
Explanation: A carbon monoxide detector detects carbon monoxide?
J. Michael Simon, LLC
Answer: Always
Explanation: This device detects smoke.
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