02-658-10 Me. Code R. § 5
Gas utilization appliances and appliances burning liquid fuels may be connected to one chimney in accordance with the applicable sections(s) of NFPA 211 and NFPA 54.
The interconnection of oil and solid fuel-burning equipment must meet the requirements of 32 M.R.S. §18107.
The interconnection of gas and solid fuel burning equipment is prohibited unless the appliance is a listed combination gas/solid fuel appliance.
STATE OF MAINE CHIMNEY OR FIREPLACE CONSTRUCTION/INSTALLATION DISCLOSURE
Dear Consumer: As of January 1, 1992, State law, specifically 32 M.R.S. §18108, requires that chimney or fireplace installers provide you with this "Disclosure" prior to the installation or construction of your chimney or fireplace. The purpose of this Disclosure is to inform you that the National Fire Protection Standard 211 (NFPA 211), as adopted in Chapter 6 in the Maine Fuel Board rules, is the current standard which applies to all new construction of chimneys and fireplaces. Please note that the State of Maine does not require registration or licensure of chimney or fireplace installers. It is important to realize that many fires are caused each year from improperly constructed fireplaces and chimneys. This disclosure form should help you in making an informed decision as to the abilities of the installer and under what requirements the installation must comply.
INSTALLER INFORMATION
CONSUMER INFORMATION
Installer, please give a brief description of installation being offered: __________________________________________
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I hereby attest that the preceding information provided is true to the best of my knowledge. I also understand that if I fail to conform with the standards as outlined in NFPA 211 and as adopted by the Maine Fuel Board that I shall be subject to penalties as outlined in Title 32, M.R.S., Chapter 139 and the Maine Fuel Board Rules.
Signature of Installer: _________________________________ Date: ____________________
STATE OF MAINE EMERGENCY CHIMNEY UPDATE WAIVER FORM
Dear Consumer: The State of Maine, Maine Fuel Board adopted the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Standard # 31 in Chapter 6 of Board Rules, which requires that before an existing oil-fired appliance is replaced with a new appliance, the chimney to which it is connected must be lined with an approved lining system. This regulation is intended to protect you, the consumer. |
When an emergency situation arises that does not allow adequate time to get the chimney lined and/or repaired before installing the new heating appliance, the licensee may grant a waiver of up to 90 days to make required repairs. It is the licensee's responsibility to ensure that the installation meets all standards adopted by the board and the manufacturer's instructions. The licensee must either install or have installed the required liner or make the proper repairs within the 90 day time period. In cold weather an emergency situation may include, but is not limited to, situations of serious equipment failure, such as a cracked heat exchanger of a warm air furnace or a leaking boiler. Emergency situations may also include failure of equipment that generates hot water, and the unavailability of a chimney professional. A copy of this waiver must be provided to the building owner and the Maine Fuel Board. |
INSTALLER INFORMATION
CONSUMER INFORMATION
02-658 C.M.R. ch. 10, § 5