Danger! Carbon Monoxide Hazard
Using a generator indoors WILL KILL YOU IN MINUTES. Exhaust contains carbon monoxide, a poison gas you can not see or smell.
NEVER use a generator indoors, in garages, or carports.
ALWAYS use a generator outdoors, and at least 20 feet from windows and doors.
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Page last reviewed: October 11, 2019
Content source: National Center for Environmental Health