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Scope

1.1 This Code specifies minimum requirements for the installation of large oil-burning equipment. Note: The intent of this Code is to apply to multi-unit residential, commercial, institutional, and industrial buildings in accordance with the provincial building code or, in the absence of such regulation, the National Building Code of Canada.

1.2 This Code applies to the installation of appliances, equipment, components, and accessories where oil is used for fuel purposes in applications that include
a) space heating;
b) service water heating;
c) power generation; and
d) process application.

1.3 This Code provides minimum requirements for installing or altering all stationary and portable oil- burning equipment, including
a) furnaces;
b) process furnaces;
c) boilers;
d) water heaters;
e) vehicle heaters;
f) construction heaters; and
g) stationary internal combustion engines when used for shaft-power applications for buildings.
Note: For installation of internal combustion engines for emergency power applications, see also CSA C282 and CSA Z32. Both these Standards refer to CSA B139 Series for installation of accessories such as fuel tanks and piping.

1.4 This Code provides minimum requirements for installing or altering ancillary equipment, including
a) piping and tubing systems;
b) pumps;
c) control devices;
d) venting systems;
e) accessories;
f) heat distribution systems that affect the proper operation of the oil-burning equipment;
g) central oil distribution systems; and
h) underground supply tanks, aboveground outdoor tanks, and aboveground tanks installed inside of buildings.

1.5 This Code provides requirements for the maintenance of the most commonly used types of oil-burning equipment.

1.6 This Code provides recommended precautions for filling tanks (see Annex I).

1.7 This Code does not apply to
a) process equipment installed in refineries;
b) appliances installed in park model trailers, recreational vehicles, and marine craft;
c) portable devices such as lamps, blowtorches, melting pots, and weed burners;
d) integral fuel tanks of 45 L (10 gal) capacity or less on internal combustion engines; or
e) portable oil-burning equipment within the scope of CAN/CSA- B138.1/CAN/CSA-B138.2.
Note: For reference, the terms "park model trailers" and "recreational vehicles" are as defined in CAN/CSA-Z241 Series and CSA Z240 RV Series.

Product Details

Edition: 10th Published: 02/01/2019 ISBN(s): 9781488315510 Number of Pages: 292 File Size: 1 file , 4.5 MB Product Code(s): 2426329, 2426451, 2426329, 2426329