Alarms and CO Detectors

[Seayfam]

I have always been amazed that the "code" only specifies a detection system in RV.  What good does that do if you are not there to hear the alarm?  Some of (but not all) the top end, big dollar coaches install the shut down system in their coaches.

I suspect the reasoning for not requiring shutoffs is that if nobody is in the vehicle when the LP detector sounds at least nobody will be hurt if there is a fire.  Of course, not having a fire is the better outcome.  Similiar to smoke alarms required in homes, but not sprinklers.  (Home sprinklers will be required when states adopt the latest residential building code.)

Other than the dog, and the camper parked 3' from you.

[JohnEd]

Jim makes some good points.  The propane should be shut off for a lot of reasons.  Some that come to mind are:  Collision..if the air bag deploys,  CO should shut down the most probable cause..stove or furnace or fire or smoke even refer.  I think that if you left the skillet on and forgot the time the smoke damage would be a real pain to correct and the odor might be permanent.

My detector has a connection for "external device" such as outside alarm or shut off valve.

Thanks Clifford and Jim.