Licenses and Inspcections Issue Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Alert (01/29/01)

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In light of recent media reports regarding exposure to carbon monoxide fumes in residential dwellings, Licenses and Inspections Commissioner Ed McLaughlin advises citizens to take the following safety precautions:

Only hire a contractor licensed by the City of Philadelphia to install home furnaces and hot water heaters.

Insist that the contractor obtain the necessary permits required prior to doing any work, and insist on viewing them.

Maintain equipment by having it checked on an annual basis.

To see if an individual is properly licensed by the City of Philadelphia, call the License Issuance Unit at 686-2490. An automated message system will take the relevant information, and a call will be returned promptly.

Contractors may easily obtain permits at the Municipal Services Building, 1401 J.F.K. Blvd., Concourse Level. In addition, L&I's district offices also accepts applications. The addresses are as follow:

Central District	990 Spring Garden Street, 7th Floor	685-3786
East District	Rising Sun Avenue and Benner Street	685-0580
North District	5700 N. Broad Street, 3rd Floor	685-2857
South District	11th and Wharton Streets, 2nd Floor	685-1575
West District	43rd and Market Streets	685-7680

Customer service hours of operation are 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Questions regarding permits may be directed to the L&I Mechanical Services Division at 686-1409.

"Carbon monoxide is a silent killer," said Commissioner McLaughlin. "Each year, over two hundred people in the United States die from carbon monoxide produced by fuel burning appliances such as furnaces and water heaters."

"Protect your family and prevent tragedies by having your heating systems, including chimneys and flues, inspected each year by a licensed contractor. In addition, L&I recommends the installation of carbon monoxide detectors in hallways outside bedrooms. These inexpensive devices can be purchased at home centers and department stores."

CONTACT:
Andrea Swan 215- 686-2410


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