Republic of the Philippines 
House of Representatives 
Quezon City, Metro Manila 
NINETEENTH CONGRESS 
First Regular Session 
House Bill No. _______ 
INTRODUCED BY REP. PM VARGAS 
AN ACT 
REQUIRING THE INSTALLATION OF CARBON MONOXIDE 
DETECTORS IN SCHOOL BUILDINGS 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
Cases of Carbon Monoxide (CO) poisoning had been associated with 
prolonged use of electric generators mostly during power outages. In the last 
few years, several cases of death and injuries due to CO poisoning have been 
tallied whether in schools or enclosed homes of the victims. 
Carbon monoxide is a colorless, odorless toxic gas that poses an 
extreme danger to people when inhaled for it can kill people within minutes. 
Carbon monoxide poisoning is a result of inhalation of carbon monoxide gas 
that can affect the memory, brain function, behavior, and cognition of 
humans and in extreme cases, exposure to this toxic gas results in death. If 
inhaled, it can kill people within minutes. 
Early symptoms include drowsiness and headache, followed by 
unconsciousness, respiratory failure, and death. First aid for a victim of 
carbon monoxide poisoning requires access to fresh air; administration of 
artificial respiration and if available oxygen; and as soon as possible, medical 
attention. 
In accordance with the State policy of protecting the physical, moral, 
spiritual, intellectual, and social well-being of the Filipino youth, we must 
ensure that our students are not susceptible to this toxic gas, especially in 
places of learning. As such, this bill requires the installation of carbon 
monoxide detectors in all school buildings where there is a substantial risk of 
exposure to the gas. 
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Furthermore, this bill will allow authorities to detect CO levels in 
schools which are also used mostly as evacuation areas in times of calamities, 
thereby promoting safety of other users of school buildings. 
  
In view of the foregoing, the immediate passage of this bill is 
earnestly sought. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
REP. PM VARGAS   
 
Fifth District, Quezon City 
 
 
 


Republic of the Philippines 
House of Representatives 
Quezon City, Metro Manila 
NINETEENTH CONGRESS 
First Regular Session 
House Bill No. _______ 
INTRODUCED BY REP. PM VARGAS 
AN ACT 
REQUIRING THE INSTALLATION OF CARBON MONOXIDE 
DETECTORS IN SCHOOL BUILDINGS 
Be it enacted by the Senate and the House of Representatives of the Philippines 
in Congress assembled: 
SECTION 1. Short Title. – This Act shall be known as the “Carbon Monoxide 
Detectors in School Buildings Act.” 
SECTION 2. Installation of Carbon Monoxide Detectors. – The Secretary 
of Education shall adopt regulations requiring the installation of Carbon 
Monoxide detectors in every elementary and secondary school building where 
there is a substantial risk of exposure to carbon monoxide. In the 
determination of which school buildings have substantial risk exposure to 
carbon monoxide, the Department of Education shall be assisted by the 
Department of Health and the Local Government Unit where the particular 
school building is located. 
SECTION 3. Appropriations. – To carry out the provisions of this Act, such 
amount as may be necessary is hereby authorized to be appropriated from 
the National Treasury. Thereafter, the amount necessary for the continuous 
operation of this program shall be included in the annual appropriation of the 
Department of Education (DepEd). 
SECTION 4. Repealing Clause. – All laws, decrees, orders, rules, and 
regulations or parts thereof Inconsistent with the provisions of this Act are 
hereby repeated, amended or modified accordingly. 
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SECTION 5. Separability Clause - If any part or provision of this Act shall 
be held unconstitutional or invalid, other provisions hereof which are not 
affected thereby shall continue to be in full force and effect. 
 
SECTION 6. Effectivity. - This Act shall take effect after fifteen (15) days to 
following its publication in the Official Gazette or in two (2) newspaper of 
general circulation, 
 
Approved,