Cal. Code Regs. tit. 25 § 826

Current through Register 2024 Notice Reg. No. 50, December 13, 2024
Section 826 - Clearances for Existing Appliances Without Instructions

Clearances shall be maintained between the appliance and combustible materials as follows:

1. 36 inches (91.4 centimeters) for solid or liquid fuel fired Radiant Heaters, 12 inches (30.4 centimeters) for solid or liquid fuel fired circulating heaters, and six inches (15.2 centimeters) for gas fired circulating space heaters. Separations will be measured from the appliance jacket, sides, rear and from the single wall connector vent piping.
2. Space or room heaters burning gas, solid or liquid fuel when mounted on combustible flooring shall have at least four (4) inches (10.1 centimeters) of open space under the base of the appliance.
3. The combustible flooring under the appliance shall be protected with sheet metal of not less than 24 U.S. Gauge, extending six inches (15.2 centimeters) beyond the appliance on all sides, and where solid fuel is used shall extend not less than 18 inches (45.7 centimeters) at the front or side where the ashes are removed.

Cal. Code Regs. Tit. 25, § 826

1. Editorial correction filed 11-18-82 (Register 82, No. 47).

Note: Authority cited: Sections 17003.5 and 17040, Health and Safety Code. Reference: Section 17040, Health and Safety Code.

1. Editorial correction filed 11-18-82 (Register 82, No. 47).