Minn. R. agency 151, ch. 1346, MINNESOTA MECHANICAL CODE, pt. 1346.0901

Current through Register Vol. 49, No. 12, September 16, 2024

Part 1346.0901 - SECTION 901 GENERAL

IMC Section 901 is amended by adding a section to read as follows:

901.5 Unvented heaters and appliances. Unvented room heaters, unvented infrared heaters, and unvented decorative appliances shall not be installed in any dwelling or occupancy.

Exception: Unvented infrared heaters may be installed when mechanical ventilation is provided to exhaust at least 4 cubic feet per minute (cfm) (0.0203 m³/s) per 1000 Btu/hr (0.292 kW) input and it is electrically interlocked with the heater. Makeup air shall be provided to the space to be heated.

Minn. R. agency 151, ch. 1346, MINNESOTA MECHANICAL CODE, pt. 1346.0901

29 SR 299; L 2007 c 140 art 4 s 61; art 13 s 4

Statutory Authority: MS s 16B.59; 16B.61; 16B.64; 326B.101; 326B.106; 326B.13