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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).
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.
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.
