I have a rental property that is now required to have co alarm in every room where combustible devices are present. The combi boiler is installed in an airing cupboard which is 1m x 1m x ceiling height so it would appear not within rules to install it in this area as outside the 1-3 metre limit. Should I install it outside the door just above head height. Any advice would be appreciated.
Co alarm for boiler in cupboard
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The requirements are for occupied rooms - and an airing cupboard wouldn't fit this description. It raises an interesting question as to whether having the boiler in an airing cupboard with closed doors means that it's not "in" the occupied room - not thought about that before 
As CBW says, put it in the main room, near the airing cupboard - observing manufacturer's instructions (e.g. it can't be too close to the wall or it's in "dead" air and will be less responsive).
My preference is for the AICO stuff, and with CO & heat alarms (I use the heat/CO combination in kitchens and garages with a boiler) all interlinked with the smoke alarms.
As CBW says, put it in the main room, near the airing cupboard - observing manufacturer's instructions (e.g. it can't be too close to the wall or it's in "dead" air and will be less responsive).
My preference is for the AICO stuff, and with CO & heat alarms (I use the heat/CO combination in kitchens and garages with a boiler) all interlinked with the smoke alarms.
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