Carbon monoxide in college housing has injured and killed students across the U.S.—often in dorms, fraternity houses, and off-campus apartments where detection and training are inconsistent. Drawing from national incident data and real campus tragedies, this article explores why CO safety varies by state, why building codes treat student spaces differently, and why many students are being told to protect themselves with personal CO alarms.

Every year, students and educators are exposed to, and often poisoned by, a gas that no one can see, smell, taste, or hear: carbon monoxide. At CO Safe Schools, we believe that awareness isn't enough; we need a framework that helps everyone understand how to take action. That's why we developed the 4 P's of CO Safety: poison, prevention, protection, and preparedness.

"Why Don't All Schools Have Carbon Monoxide Detection?" Tune in for the answer.

Carbon monoxide alarms are readily used in homes – but would you know what to expect to see or hear in a daycare, school, or college campus?