NFPA (National Fire Protection Association) 54. Which the Alabama LP gas board has excepted as law, 6.24.1 Unvented room heaters shall not be installed in bathrooms or bedrooms.
Exception no. 1: Where approved by the authority having jurisdiction, one listed wall-mounted unvented room heater equipped with an oxygen depletion safty shutoff system shall be permitted to be installed in a bathroom provided that the input rating shall not exceed 6000 Btu.hr (1760 W/hr) and combustion and ventilation air is provided as specified in 6.1 (b).
Exception No. 2: Where approved by the authority having jurisdiction, one listed wall-mounted unvented room heater equipped with an oxygen depletion safety shutoff system shall be permitted to be installed in a bedroom provided that the input rating shall not exceed 10,000 Btu/hr (2930 W/hr) and combustion and ventilation air is provided as specified in 6.1 (b)
THE ABOVE IS FROM NFPA 54-1999
In Alabama a heater no larger than 6,000 Btu may be installed in the bathroom of a house as long as all clearances can be met. Installation is not allowed in the bathroom of a mobile home.
In Alabama a heater no larger than 10,000 Btu may be installed in the bedroom of a house as long as all clearances can be met. Installation is not allowed in the bedroom of a mobile home.
In both cases the heater must conform to the above rules.
Tuesday, January 26, 2010
Friday, January 15, 2010
WHAT SHOULD I DO IF MY PILOT LIGHT GOES OUT?
WHAT SHOULD I DO IF MY PILOT LIGHT GOES OUT?
IT IS STRONGLY RECOMMENDED THAT A QUALIFIED SERVICE TECHNICIAN LIGHT ANY PILOT LIGHT THAT HAS GONE OUT.
Carefully follow all of the manufacturer’s instructions and warnings concerning the appliance.
If the appliance is in a basement or closed room, thoroughly ventilate the area before lighting the pilot.
DO NOT smoke or have any source of ignition (such as flames or spark-producing materials) in the area before lighting the pilot.
Be especially alert for the smell of propane. Sniff at floor level before lighting a pilot.
IF YOU SMELL GAS, DO NOT LIGHT THE PILOT LIGHT.
DO NOT allow any extra or unnecessary people (especially children) to remain in the room or area of the building where you are lighting a pilot.
DO NOT try to light pilot lights in any area where other odors may make it difficult for you to detect the smell of a propane leak.
DO NOT light the pilot if a musty or damp smell persists. These conditions can mask the smell of propane.
DO NOT apply force or use tools on the pilot light or its control. This could cause damage that leads to gas leakage. Use only your hands to operate knobs, switches, or buttons.
DO NOT attempt to let air out of gas lines by opening a valve or fitting inside a building or enclosed space. You may release gas and not be able to smell it.
DO NOT apply oil to a sticky knob or button on a gas control valve. Oil can cause the control valve mechanism to stick and malfunction
IT IS STRONGLY RECOMMENDED THAT A QUALIFIED SERVICE TECHNICIAN LIGHT ANY PILOT LIGHT THAT HAS GONE OUT.
Carefully follow all of the manufacturer’s instructions and warnings concerning the appliance.
If the appliance is in a basement or closed room, thoroughly ventilate the area before lighting the pilot.
DO NOT smoke or have any source of ignition (such as flames or spark-producing materials) in the area before lighting the pilot.
Be especially alert for the smell of propane. Sniff at floor level before lighting a pilot.
IF YOU SMELL GAS, DO NOT LIGHT THE PILOT LIGHT.
DO NOT allow any extra or unnecessary people (especially children) to remain in the room or area of the building where you are lighting a pilot.
DO NOT try to light pilot lights in any area where other odors may make it difficult for you to detect the smell of a propane leak.
DO NOT light the pilot if a musty or damp smell persists. These conditions can mask the smell of propane.
DO NOT apply force or use tools on the pilot light or its control. This could cause damage that leads to gas leakage. Use only your hands to operate knobs, switches, or buttons.
DO NOT attempt to let air out of gas lines by opening a valve or fitting inside a building or enclosed space. You may release gas and not be able to smell it.
DO NOT apply oil to a sticky knob or button on a gas control valve. Oil can cause the control valve mechanism to stick and malfunction
Thursday, January 14, 2010
Tuesday, January 12, 2010
Know where your gas lines are.
Know where gas lines are located, so you won't damage them when digging or working in the yard.
Monday, January 11, 2010
What Happens if I run out of gas?
WHAT HAPPENS IF I RUN OUT OF GAS?
DON’T RUN OUT OF GAS. serious safety hazards, including fire or explosion, can result.
If an appliance valve or a gas line is left open when the propane supply runs out, a leak could occur when the system is recharged with propane.
Air and moisture could get into an empty or depleted storage tank, which can cause rust build-up inside the tank. Rust can decrease the concentration of the odor of propane, making it harder to smell.
If your propane tank runs out of gas, any pilot lights on your appliances will go out. This can be extremely dangerous if not handled properly.
A LEAK CHECK IS REQUIRED. In many states, a propane retailer or a qualified service technician must perform a leak check of your propane system before turning on the gas.
SET UP REGULAR DELIVERY. Establish a regular delivery schedule with your propane retailer. Also, periodically check the fuel gauge on your propane tank. If the fuel level drops below 20%, call your propane retailer.
DON’T RUN OUT OF GAS. serious safety hazards, including fire or explosion, can result.
If an appliance valve or a gas line is left open when the propane supply runs out, a leak could occur when the system is recharged with propane.
Air and moisture could get into an empty or depleted storage tank, which can cause rust build-up inside the tank. Rust can decrease the concentration of the odor of propane, making it harder to smell.
If your propane tank runs out of gas, any pilot lights on your appliances will go out. This can be extremely dangerous if not handled properly.
A LEAK CHECK IS REQUIRED. In many states, a propane retailer or a qualified service technician must perform a leak check of your propane system before turning on the gas.
SET UP REGULAR DELIVERY. Establish a regular delivery schedule with your propane retailer. Also, periodically check the fuel gauge on your propane tank. If the fuel level drops below 20%, call your propane retailer.
Saturday, January 9, 2010
Please keep in mind that all combustibles should be at least 3 feet from the front and top of heaters.Please be safe when placing furniture and other combustibles. Also if you have a gas water heater in a laundry or storage room remember to keep things at a safe distance ( a lot of fires have been started for clothes being put on the floor to close to a water heater).
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