Ordinance 349-75 - Laserfiche WebLink

• . Section 2302 - Definitions (a) Venting system: Is the vent or chimney, its con- nectors assembled to form a continuous open passageway from an appliance of combustion. This definition also shall include the venting assembly which is an integral part of the appliance. (b) Venting systems — Types (1) Chimneys or vents of masonry, reinforced con- crete or metal, and factory built chimneys approved or listed for products of combustion at temperatures in excess of 550°F. (2) Type B - Factory-made gas vents listed by a nationally recognized testing agency for venting listed or approved appliances equipped to burn only gas. (3) Type L is a venting system consisting of listed vent piping and fittings for use with oil-burning appliances listed for use with Type L or with listed gas appliances. (h) Water Heater: is an appliance designed primarily to supply hot water and is equipped with automatic controls limiting water temperature to a maximum of 210° Fahrenheit. "Section 2303 - Permits - It shall be unlawful for any person to install or cause to be installed any water heater without first obtaining a permit to do so. Section 2304 - Inspections - Water heater inspection shall be made after all work authorized by the permit has been installed. The Building Official will make such inspection as he deems necessary to assure himself that the work has been installed in accordance with the intent of this Code. No equipment or part thereof shall be covered or con- cealed until the same has been inspected and approved by the Building Official. "Section 2305 - Gas-Fired Water Heater Approval Require- ments " (a) Gas fired water heaters and gas fired hot water boilers shall conform to approved recognized applicable standards or to other standards acceptable to the Building Official. Each such water heater or boiler shall bear the label of an approved testing agency, certifying and attesting that such equipment has been tested and inspected and meets the requirements of applicable standards. (b) Gas storage-type water heaters and hot water boilers shall be provided with, in addition to the primary temperature controls, an over-temperature safety protection device constructed, listed and installed in accordance with nationally recognized applicable standards for such devices. Section 2306 - Oil Burning and Other Water Heaters (a) Water heaters deriving heat from fuels or types of energy other than gas shall be constructed and in- stalled in accordance with approved standards in a man- ner satisfactory to the Building Official. Vents or chimneys for such appliances shall be approved or listed types and shall be installed in conformity with their conditions of approval. Proper provision shall be made for an adequate supply of air for combustion and for adequate ventilation of heater rooms or compartments. -4-