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5.08: Modifications to NFPA-54, Chapter 10
(2) Revise 10.8.3 by adding the following additional requirements:
(a) For all side wall horizontally vented gas fueled equipment installed in every dwelling, building or structure used in 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 finished grade in the area of the venting, including but not limited to decks and porches, the following
requirements shall be satisfied:
1. INSTALLATION OF CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTORS. At the time of installation of the side wall horizontal vented gas fueled
equipment, the installing plumber or gasfitter shall observe that a hard wired carbon monoxide detector with an alarm and battery back-
up 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 battery operated or hard wired carbon monoxide detector with an alarm is installed on each additional level of the dwelling, build-
ing or structure served by the side wall horizontal vented gas fueled equipment. It shall be the responsibility of the property owner to
secure the services of qualified licensed professionals for the installation of hard wired carbon monoxide detectors
a. In the event that the side wall horizontally vented gas fueled equipment is installed in a crawl space or an attic, the hard wired carbon
monoxide detector with alarm and battery back-up may be installed on the next adjacent floor level.
b. In the event that the requirements of this subdivision can not 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 battery
operated carbon monoxide detector with an alarm shall be installed.
2. APPROVED CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTORS. Each carbon monoxide detector as required in accordance with the above provi-
sions shall comply with NFPA 720 and be ANSI/UL 2034 listed and IAS certified.
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 directly in line with the exhaust vent terminal for the horizontally vented gas fueled heating appliance or
equipment. The sign shall read, in print size no less than one-half (1/2) inch in size,
"GAS VENT DIRECTLY BELOW. KEEP
CLEAR OF ALL OBSTRUCTIONS".
4. INSPECTION. The state or local gas inspector of the side wall horizontally vented gas fueled equipment shall not approve the instal-
lation unless, upon inspection, the inspector observes carbon monoxide detectors and signage installed in accordance with the provisions
of 248 CMR 5.08(2)(a)1 through 4.
(b) EXEMPTIONS: The following equipment is exempt from 248 CMR 5.08(2)(a)1 through 4:
1. The equipment listed in Chapter 10 entitled "Equipment 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 separate from the dwelling,
building or structure used in whole or in part for residential purposes.
(c) MANUFACTURER REQUIREMENTS - GAS EQUIPMENT VENTING SYSTEM PROVIDED. When the manufacturer of Prod-
uct Approved side wall horizontally vented gas equipment provides a venting system design or venting system components with the
equipment, the instructions provided by the manufacturer for installation of the equipment and the venting system shall include:
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.
(d) MANUFACTURER REQUIREMENTS - GAS EQUIPMENT VENTING SYSTEM NOT PROVIDED. When the manufacturer of a
Product Approved side wall horizontally vented gas fueled equipment does not provide the parts for venting the flue gases, but identifies
"special venting systems", the following requirements shall be satisfied by the manufacturer:
1. The referenced "special venting system" instructions shall be included with the appliance or equipment installation instructions; and
2. The "special venting systems" shall be Product Approved by the Board, and the instructions for that system shall include a parts list
and detailed installation instructions.
(e) A copy of all installation instructions for all Product Approved side wall horizontally vented gas fueled equipment, all venting in-
structions, all parts lists for venting instructions, and/or all venting design instructions shall remain with the appliance or equipment at
the completion of the installation.
STATE OF MASSACHUSETTS REQUIREMENTS
For the State of Massachusetts, installation and repair must be done by a plumber or gasfitter li-
censed in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
For the State of Massachusetts, flexible connectors shall not exceed 36 inches in length.
The State of Massachusetts requires the installation of a carbon monoxide alarm in accordance
with NFPA 720 and a CO alarm with battery back up in the same room where the gas appliance is
installed.
For the State of Massachusetts the appliances individual shut – off must be a t-handle type valve.