Commitments and Contingencies (Schedule of Asbestos-Related Balances) (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities	$ 1,331.6	$ 1,311.3
Other noncurrent liabilities	1,322.9	1,341.1
Other current assets	198.6	182.4
Other noncurrent assets	997.3	1,010.4
Asbestos [Member]
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities	69.1	69.1
Other noncurrent liabilities	760.4	777.1
Total asbestos-related liabilities	829.5	846.2
Other current assets	22.3	22.3
Other noncurrent assets	294.6	299.5
Total asset for probable asbestos-related insurance recoveries	316.9	321.8
IR New Jersey [Member]
Other noncurrent assets	673.0	298.2
IR New Jersey [Member] | Asbestos [Member]
Total asset for probable asbestos-related insurance recoveries	135.0	137.6
Trane [Member] | Asbestos [Member]
Total asset for probable asbestos-related insurance recoveries	$ 181.9	$ 184.2