Requirements for Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Modifications to NFPA-54, Chapter 10
Revise
For all side wall, horizontally vented,
whole or in part for residential purposes, including those owned or operated by the Commonwealth and where the
side wall exhaust vent termination is less than seven (7) feet above the finished grade in the area of the venting, in
cluding but not limited to decks and porches, the following requirements shall be satisfied:
1 - INSTALLATION OF CARBON MONOXIDE DETEC TORS. At the time of installation of the side wall, hori zontally vented,
carbon monoxide detector with an alarm and battery
backup is installed on the floor level where the gas
equipment is to be installed. In addition, the installing plumber or gasfitter shall observe that a
alarm is installed on each additional level of the dwell
ing, building or structure served by the side wall, hori zontally vented,
vices of qualified licensed professionals for the instal
lation of
a - In the event that the side wall, horizontally vented,
b - In the event that the requirements of this subdivi sion 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 accor dance with the above provisions shall comply with NFPA 720 and be ANSI/UL 2034 listed and IAS certi fied.
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 di rectly in line with the exhaust vent terminal for the hori zontally vented,
than
LY BELOW. KEEP CLEAR OF ALL OBSTRUC TIONS.”
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 “Equip ment 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 sepa rate 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 side wall, horizontally vented,
1 - The referenced “special venting system” instructions shall be included with the appliance or equipment installation instructions; and
2The “special venting systems” shall be Product Ap proved by the Board, and the instructions for that sys tem 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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