Answer: In some cases
Explanation: Cigarette smoke contains carbon monoxide, so heavy smoking in an enclosed area can sometimes raise CO levels enough for a carbon monoxide detector to respond. However, a CO detector does not detect smoke particles and should never be used as a substitute for a smoke alarm. |
| Spire Home Inspection |
Answer: In some cases
Explanation: If close enough it’s possible |
| S&B Property Inspections LLC |
Answer: Not sure
Explanation: I will photograph detectors on request |
| Harris Business Professionals |
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| ProMatcher |
Answer: Never
Explanation: Carbon Monoxide meters do not detect smoke. |
| Shedhorn Inspection Services, LLC |
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. |
| Reality Property Inspections |
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 |
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| ProMatcher |
Answer: Never
Explanation: I guess if you had a heavy use with a lot of people, maybe possible... |
| North State Inspections |
Answer: Never
Explanation: detects only CO |
| Huskey Home Inspection, LLC |
Answer: Not sure
Explanation: I don't know. I never tried to measure that since I don't smoke. |
| Contractors Corp. |
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| ProMatcher |
Answer: In most cases
Explanation: Yes |
| Look First Homes, LLC |
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. |
| Certified Real Estate Inspectors |
Answer: Never
Explanation: A carbon monoxide detector detects carbon monoxide? |
| J. Michael Simon, LLC |
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| ProMatcher |