SECTION 5.503 – FIREPLACES
CALGreen Section: 5.503.1 General. Install only a direct-vent sealed-combustion gas or sealed wood-burning fireplace, or a sealed woodstove or pellet stove, and refer to residential requirements in the California Energy Code, Title 24, Part 6, Subchapter 7, Section 150. Woodstoves, pellet stoves and fireplaces shall comply with applicable local ordinances.
5.503.1.1 Woodstoves. Woodstoves and pellet stoves shall comply with U.S. EPA Phase II
emission limits.
Intent:
Although limited in non-residential applications, this code provision is intended to prevent the use of indoor air for combustion and to prevent contaminated air and any unused fuel from escaping
the sealed fireplace to maintain indoor air quality and increased energy efficiency.
Existing Law or Regulation:
Currently the California Energy Code, CCR, Title 24, Part 6, Subchapter 7, Section 150 regulates residential fireplaces. There may be a local or regional ordinance in place.
Compliance Method:
1. Specify and install a direct-vent gas fireplace
2. Specify and install a pellet or wood stove which meets the US EPA Phase II emission standards.
3. Comply with local or regional ordinance.
Suggestion:
Contractor: Retain product data sheets for onsite verification by the enforcing agency and for the operation and maintenance manual.
Enforcement:
Plan Intake: The reviewer and/or plan checker should review the plans and specifications to confirm that the fireplaces and/or woodstoves meet the direct-vent sealed-combustion and/or US
EPA Phase II emission limits.
On-Site Enforcement: The inspector should review the permit set of plans and product data sheets to verify that the fireplaces and/or woodstoves as specified on the approved plans and specifications are installed, or are stored on site with the ability to be verified
SECTION 5.714.3 – FIREPLACES
CALGreen Section: 5.714.3.1 General. Install only a direct-vent sealed-combustion gas or sealed wood-burning fireplace, or a sealed woodstove or pellet stove, and refer to residential requirements in the California Energy Code, Title 24, Part 6, Subchapter 7, Section 150. Woodstoves, pellet stoves and fireplaces shall comply with applicable local ordinances.
5.714.3.1.1 Woodstoves. Woodstoves and pellet stoves shall comply with U.S. EPA Phase II
emission limits.
Intent:
CBSC adopted this section from the new construction division to provide clarity to the code user regarding the use of gas and wood burning appliances listed in this section for additions or alterations. As rarely-used amenities in new nonresidential construction, they are not required for
heat but are typically installed for effect.
Compliance and Enforcement: See § 5.503 of this guide
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