§ 27-848.11 Imitation fireplaces.

Only natural gas-fired fireplace heaters accepted in accordance with the provisions of article twelve of subchapter thirteen of this chapter shall be used with imitation fireplaces and shall be installed in accordance with the conditions of the acceptance.

§ 27-848.12 Precautionary requirements.

   (a)   Smoke detecting devices. Smoke detecting devices, complying with article six of subchapter seventeen of this chapter, are required where fireplaces, fireplace stoves or room heaters are installed. At least one device shall be in the same room as the installation or in an adjacent room.

   (b)   Fire extinguisher. A fire extinguisher rated for class "A" fires shall be available in the vicinity of a fireplace, fireplace stove or room heater.

   (c)   Latching. The fireplace stove fuel door shall be latched to prevent burning wood from falling out or an overfired fire from occurring due to an oversupply of air.

   (d)   Fireplace screens. Fireplace stoves shall be equipped with fireplace screens to minimize spark emission.

   (e)   Warnings. Warnings on fireplace stoves shall be as required by the United Consumer Products Safety Commission and reference standard RS 14-20.

   (f)   Floor protection. Floor protection for fireplace stoves required by section 27-848.08(f) shall extend a minimum of twenty-six inches beyond the stove at the front or side where the ashes are removed and at least eight inches on the other sides.

Subchapter 15: Chimneys and Gas Vents

Article 1: General

§ 27-849 Scope.

This subchapter shall establish the minimum safety requirements for, and control the design, construction, installation, alteration, and use of chimneys and gas vents.

§ 27-850 Standards.

The provisions of reference standard RS-15 shall be a part of this subchapter.

§ 27-851 Definitions.

For definitions to be used in the interpretation of this subchapter, see subchapter two of this chapter.