ANSI/PGMA G300 Revised Standard Reduces Carbon Monoxide Risks to Avoid Injuries
Life-saving revised standard provides comprehensive, cost-effective solution to greatly reduce the danger of carbon monoxide poisoning due to generator misuse
The Portable Generator Manufacturers’ Association announced its new G300 Safety and Performance standard, which includes CO-shutoff technology to reduce the risk of injury from misuse of generators in enclosed spaces.
The revised standard received ANSI approval on Dec. 19, 2023, and includes the same carbon monoxide sensing technology from ANSI/PGMA G300-2018, which has a 99 percent reduction in deaths due to generators operating indoors where CO accumulates around the generator. G300-2023 modified the existing standard to lower shutoff thresholds, which will further address injuries associated with potential misuse of generators. The standard applies to all portable generators 15 kilowatts or smaller — including inverters, open frame and construction generators. In addition, requirements have been added to the updated standard for generators that are fueled by natural gas. The sensor technology is in addition to the robustness of the standard that already includes safety and performance requirements for portable generators.