Rule 511-6-2-.15 - Heating and Fire Safety(1) All heating appliances shall be designed and installed to carry all flue gases to the outside of building through the flue outlet.(2) Unvented combustion type heaters shall not be installed and/or used on the premises, unless they are in compliance with current State of Georgia fire safety codes and installed in accordance with the manufacturer's recommendations.(3) All automatic natural gas heating equipment shall be equipped with automatic safety pilot. All liquefied petroleum gas burning appliances shall be equipped with 100% safety cut-off pilot.(4) Gas water heaters shall not be installed in bathrooms or bedrooms, or in closets connected thereto.(5) All gas-fired equipment shall be inspected at least annually by a qualified licensed contractor or local fire authority, if available. Points to be inspected are proper construction and installation, malfunctions and adjustments of controls and burners, faulty heat exchangers and vent obstructions. Any defects found on inspection must be corrected by a qualified heating contractor prior to use of the equipment. Upon request, the operator shall provide evidence of inspection and/or correction of any deficiency.Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. R. 511-6-2-.15
O.C.G.A. §§ 31-2A-6 and 31-28-5.
Original Rule entitled "Heating and Fire Safety" adopted. F. Jul. 16, 2013; eff. Jan. 1, 2014, as specified by the Agency.