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SECTION 5: NATIONAL STANDARDS AND APPLICABLE CODES
5.1 Gas Codes
The type of gas appearing on the serial plate
must be the type of gas used. Installation must
comply with national and local codes and
requirements of the local gas company.
United States: Refer to NFPA 54/ ANSI Z223.1 -
latest revision, National Fuel Gas Code.
Canada: Refer to CSA B149.1 Natural Gas and
Propane Installation Code.
5.2 Aircraft Hangars
Installation in aircraft hangars must be in
accordance with the following codes:
United States: Refer to Standard for Aircraft
Hangars, NFPA 409 - latest revision.
Canada: Refer to Natural Gas and Propane
Installation Code, Standard CSA B149.1 - latest
revision.
5.3 Parking Structures and Repair Garages
Installation in garages must be in accordance
with the following codes:
United States: Standard for Parking Structures,
NFPA 88A - latest revision or the Code for Motor
Fuel Dispensing Facilities and Repair Garages,
NFPA 30A - latest revision.
Canada: Refer to Natural Gas and Propane
Installation Code, Standard CSA B149.1 - latest
revision.
5.4 Electrical
The heater must be electrically grounded in
accordance with the following codes:
United States: Refer to National Electrical
Code
®
, NFPA 70 - latest revision. Wiring must
conform to the most current National Electrical
Code
®
, local ordinances and any special
diagrams furnished.
Canada: Refer to Canadian Electrical Code,
CSA C22.1 Part 1 - latest revision.
5.5 Venting
The venting must be installed in accordance
with the requirements within this manual and
the following codes:
United States: Refer to NFPA 54/ANSI Z223.1 -
latest revision, National Fuel Gas Code.
Canada: Refer to CSA B149.1 Natural Gas and
Propane Installation Code.
5.6 High Altitude
These heaters are approved (without
modifications) for installations up to 2000' (610
m) in US and Canada. Heaters installed above
2000' (610 m) must be de-rated. For
installations above 2000' (610 m) in US, consult
factory for information on burner de-rating. For
installations from 2000' (610 m) to 4500'
(1370m) in Canada, high altitude conversion
kits are available. Heaters installed over 4500'
(1370 m) in Canada are not approved and must
be approved by the local or provincial authority.