Petition · Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government
Make Carbon Monoxide Alarms a Legal Requirement in Every Household
Closed
78 signatures
What the petition asks
Carbon monoxide is often called the “silent killer” because you cannot see it, smell it, or taste it. It creeps into homes and takes lives without warning. In the UK, dozens of people die every year and thousands are treated in hospital because of carbon monoxide poisoning. It’s time for change.
Many deaths by carbon monoxide are completely preventable by a functioning alarm. Smoke alarms are already a legal requirement in many situations, and rightly so — but we feel carbon monoxide alarms are just as vital. Help us make change and keep everyone safe.
Timeline
| 20 Nov 2025 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 20 May 2026 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
78
Status
Closed
Department
Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government
Opened
20 Nov 2025
Closed
20 May 2026
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Aug 2026.