Heating Appliances

(1)Except for appliances installed in dwelling units, fuel-fired heating appliances shall be located, enclosed or separated from the remainder of the building in conformance with Section 3.6.

(1)Fuel-fired appliances installed outside a building shall be

• (a) designed and constructed for outdoor use,
• (b) installed not less than 1 200 mm from the property line, measured horizontally, and
• (c) installed not less than 3 m from an adjacent wall of the same building when such wall contains an opening or openings within 3 storeys above and 5 m horizontally from the appliance, unless such openings are protected by a closure assembly having a 45 min fire-protection rating determined in conformance with Article 3.1.8.4., or by wired glass conforming to Article 3.1.8.14.

(1)Every unit heater using either steam or hot water as the heating medium shall be installed such that the clearances between the appliance and adjacent combustible material conform to Table 6.7.1.2.

(1)A noncombustible lining or backing shall be provided for every steam or hot water radiator and convector

• (a) located in a recess or concealed space, or
• (b) attached to the face of a wall of combustible construction or encapsulated mass timber construction.

(2)Every steam or hot water radiator and convector shall be installed so as to conform to the clearance requirements of Table 6.7.1.2.