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1.4 Codes and Regulations
The installation, operation, and maintenance of the boiler system in the United States must be
performed by qualified personnel in accordance with this manual and all national, state, and
local codes / regulations, as well as the following standards of the National Fire Protection
Association (NFPA) and the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME):
ASME
Boiler Code Section IV
ASME CSD-1
Controls and Safety Devices for Automatically Fired Boilers
NFPA 31
Standard for the Installation of Oil Burning Equipment
NFPA 30
Flammable and Combustible Liquids Code
NFPA 30A
Code for Motor Fuel Dispensing Facilities and Repair Garages
NFPA 70
National Electric Code
NFPA 88A
Standard for Parking Structures
NFPA 88B
Standard for Repair Garages
NFPA 211
Standard for Chimneys, Fireplaces, Vents and Solid Fuel Burning
Appliances
These standards are available from the NFPA at www.nfpa.org, and from the ASME at
http://www.asme.org/.
Similarly, the installation, operation, and maintenance of the boiler system in Canada must be
performed by qualified personnel in accordance with this manual and in accordance with all the
regulation authorities having jurisdiction, as well as CSA Standard B 139, Installation Code for
Oil Burning Equipment, B140.0
– General Requirements for Oil Burning Equipment, B140.7.2
– Oil Fired Steam and Hot Water Boilers for Commercial and Industrial Use, B214 –
Installation Code for Hydronic Heating Systems. Electrical installation in Canada shall be in
accordance with C22.1 - Canadian Electrical Code, Part I. CSA standards are available at
www.csa.ca
.
A qualified installer is an individual or agency who is responsible for the installation and
adjustment of the equipment and who is properly licensed and experienced to install oil
burning equipment in accordance with all codes and ordinances.
In the United States, make sure you comply with all EPA regulations concerning the gathering
and storing of used oil, and operation of the boiler. Specifically, CFR Title 40 Part 279 covers
managing used oil. As well, make sure you comply with local codes and regulations.
In Canada, only used oil generated on the premises of the owner may be used in this
equipment unless written authorization is obtained from the regulatory authority. Comply with
Canadian regulations regarding the management and storing of used oil, as well as any local
codes and authorities having jurisdiction
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