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SAFE APPLIANCE LOCATIONS
This appliance shall only be used in an above
ground open-air situation with natural ventilation,
without stagnant areas, where gas leakage and
products of combustion are rapidly dispersed by
wind and natural convection.
Any enclosure in which the appliance is used
shall comply with the following:
An enclosure with walls on all sides, but at least
one permanent opening at ground level and no
overhead cover (see Example 1).
Within a partial enclosure that includes an
overhead cover and no more than two walls
(see Example 2 & 3).
Within a partial enclosure that includes an
overhead cover and more than two walls, the
following will apply:
at least 25% of the total wall area is completely
open, and at least 30% of the remaining wall area
is open and unrestricted (see Example 4 & 5).
In the case of balconies, at least 20% of
the total wall area shall be and remain
open and unrestricted.
DIAGRAMMATIC REPRESENTATIONS OF OUTDOOR AREAS
The following figures are diagrammatic representations of outdoor areas. Rectangular areas have been
used in these figures – the same principles apply to any other shaped area.
