REQUIREMENTS for COMMONWEALTH of MASSACHUSETTS
Modifications to NFPA-54, Chapter 10
Revise
For all side wall, horizontally vented,
1.INSTALLATION OF CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTORS. At the time of installation of the side wall, horizontally vented,
a.In the event that the side wall, horizontally vented,
b.In the event that the requirements of this subdivision cannot be met at the time of completion of installation, the owner shall have a period of thirty (30) days to comply with the above requirements; provided, however, that during said thirty (30) day period, a
2.APPROVED CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTORS. Each carbon monoxide detector as required in accordance with the above provisions shall comply with NFPA 720 and be ANSI/UL 2034 listed and IAS certified.
3.SIGNAGE. A metal or plastic identification plate shall be permanently mounted to the exterior of the building at a minimum height of eight (8) feet above grade directly in line with the exhaust vent terminal for the horizontally vented,
BELOW. KEEP CLEAR OF ALL OBSTRUCTIONS.”
4.INSPECTION. The state or local gas inspector of the side wall, horizontally vented,
EXEMPTIONS: The following equipment is exempt from
24 CMR 5.08(2)(a) 1 through 4:
1.The equipment listed in Chapter 10 entitled “Equipment Not Required to Be Vented” in the most current edition of NFPA 54 as adopted by the Board; and
2.Product Approved side wall, horizontally vented, gas- fueled equipment installed in a room or structure separate from the dwelling, building or structure used in whole or in part for residential purposes.
MANUFACTURER REQUIREMENTS -
GAS EQUIPMENT VENTING SYSTEM PROVIDED. When the manufacturer of Product Approved side wall, horizontally vented,
1.Detailed instructions for the installation of the venting system design or the venting system components: and
2.A complete parts list for the venting system design or venting system.
MANUFACTURER REQUIREMENTS -
GAS EQUIPMENT VENTING SYSTEM NOT PROVIDED. When the manufacturer of Product Approved sidewall, horizontally vented,
1.The referenced “special venting system” instructions shall be included with the appliance or equipment installation instructions; and
2.The “special venting systems” shall be Product Approved by the Board, and the instructions for that system shall include a parts list and detailed installation instructions.
A copy of all installation instructions for all Product Approved side wall, horizontally vented,
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