Energy

1.1 Inclusions

This Code specifies requirements for the installation, alteration, and maintenance of solid-fuel-burning appliances and equipment installed indoors or outdoors.

1.2 Types of appliances

In this Code solid-fuel-burning appliances include

a) furnaces;

b) boilers;

c) stoves;

d) ranges;

e) space heaters;

f) factory-built fireplaces; and

g) water heaters.

1.3 Solid fuel types

In this Code, the term “solid fuel” includes

a) cordwood;

b) wood chips;

c) sawdust;

d) peat logs;

e) wood and other biomass pellets;

f) kernel corn; and

g) coal.

1.4 Exclusions

This Code does not apply to

a) incinerators;

b) site-built fireplaces;

c) process equipment; or

d) portable appliances.

1.5 Terminology

In this Code, “shall” is used to express a requirement, i.e., a provision that the user is obliged to satisfy in order to comply with this Code; “should” is used to express a recommendation or that which is advised but not required; and “may” is used to express an option or that which is permissible within the limits of this Code.

Notes accompanying clauses do not include requirements or alternative requirements; the purpose of a note accompanying a clause is to separate from the text explanatory or informative material.

Notes to tables and figures are considered part of the table or figure and may be written as requirements.

Annexes are designated normative (mandatory) or informative (non-mandatory) to define their application.

1.6 Units of measure

The values given in SI units are the units of record for the purposes of this Code. The values given in parentheses are for information and comparison only.

1.1 These requirements apply to power-operated dispensing devices for petroleum products such as gasoline and diesel for use as motor fuel.

1.2 The electrical features of power-operated dispensers are as described in UL 1238.

1.3 These requirements apply to wiring methods used to install or interconnect such control equipment when the equipment is located directly on or within the housing of the dispensing device. These requirements do not apply to control equipment that may authorize, monitor, or interrupt operation of a power-operated dispensing device. Such equipment includes panel mounted equipment located adjacent to the dispensing device, remote consoles located inside a permanent structure, and auxiliary equipment physically attached to the dispensing device or enclosed by the pedestal and housing.

1.4 Products covered by this Standard are intended to be installed and used in accordance with the applicable Codes and Regulations as determined by the Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ), such as, but not limited to:

a) In the United States:

1) NFPA 30;

2) NFPA 30A;

3) International Fire Code IFC Chapter 23;

4) National Electrical Code, NFPA 70;

b) In Canada:

1) The National Fire Code of Canada;

2) Canadian Electrical Code, Part I CSA-C22.1;

3) Provincial or other Regulations.

 
1.5 For additional requirements for Power-Operated Dispensing Devices for Gasoline/Ethanol Blends with nominal ethanol concentrations above 10 %, refer to UL/ULC 87A, for additional requirements.

1.6 For additional requirements for Power-Operated Dispensing Devices for biodiesel fuel, diesel/biodiesel blends with nominal biodiesel concentrations up to 20 % (B20), refer to UL/ULC 87B for additional requirements.