34
INSTALLATIONS WITH THE SIDE WALL
TERMINATION ELEVATION ABOVE 4 FEET
OF GRADE:
The following instructions applied to the instal-
lation of a side wall vented appliance whose vent
termination and combustion air inlet when appli-
cable is installed above a four foot elevation
above the grade.
1.
If not already present in the structure of the building,
a carbon monoxide detector and alarm must be
installed in the living area outside the bedroom(s).
The carbon monoxide detector and alarm is provid-
ed by the installer.
The carbon monoxide detector and alarm
installed in the living space outside the bed-
rooms must comply with NFPA 720 (2005 edi-
tion).
2.
A carbon monoxide detector and alarm shall be
installed in the mechanical room in which the side
wall vented appliance is located. The carbon
monoxide detector and alarm shall:
•
Be either hard wired or battery powered or both
NOTICE
NOTICE
The carbon monoxide detector and alarm
installed within the same room as the direct vent
appliance must comply with NFPA 720 (2005 edi-
tion).
3.
The side wall vent termination must be approved for
the appliance and when applicable the combustion
air inlet must be approved for the appliance.
Installation of the vent termination and combustion
air inlet when applicable shall be in strict compliance
with the installation instructions provided with the
appliance.
The installer must leave the appliance installa-
tion manual and any documentation regarding
the installation of the venting, vent termination
and combustion air inlet when applicable with
the appliance upon completion of the installa-
tion.
NOTICE
NOTICE
COMMONWEALTH of Massachusetts
