2.0203.5 Combustion Flue Gas—Orphaned Water Heaters

Topic:

Combustion Safety

Subtopic:

Vented Gas Appliances

Desired Outcome:

Flue gasses successfully removed from the house

Manufactured Housing

	Title	Specification(s)	Objective(s)
	2.0203.5a Spillage testing	If a combustion appliance spillage exceeds 2 minutes during pressure testing, specify measures to mitigate	Ensure appliance is not spilling longer than 2 minutes
	2.0203.5b Retesting spillage	If a combustion appliance spillage exceeds 2 minutes during pressure testing, specify measures to mitigate	Ensure appliance is not spilling longer than 2 minutes
	2.0203.5c Required combustion air	The minimum required volume will be 50 cubic feet per 1,000 Btu BTU British thermal unit /h in accordance with 2012 IRC IRC International Residential Code G2407.5.1 or local authority having jurisdiction	Determine if existing conditions meet the combustion air calculation
	2.0203.5d Additional combustion air (if action is required)	Additional combustion air will be provided in accordance with 2012 IRC IRC International Residential Code G2407 or local authority having jurisdiction	Ensure adequate combustion air for operation of the appliance
	2.0203.5e Occupant health and safety	All homes will have a functioning CO CO Carbon monoxide alarm ( EPA EPA U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, www.epa.gov offers expanded actions) If CO CO Carbon monoxide levels in interior living spaces exceed outdoor levels, investigate potential sources and take appropriate action to reduce them (e.g., have a qualified professional tune, repair, or replace improperly operating combustion appliances; apply weatherstripping; or conduct air sealing between the garage or crawl space and the home)	Ensure occupant health and safety Ensure indoor CO CO Carbon monoxide levels do not exceed outdoor CO CO Carbon monoxide levels
	2.0203.5f Occupant education	Occupants will be educated on the operation and maintenance of the CO CO Carbon monoxide alarm Completed work on combustion appliances and recommended maintenance will be reviewed with occupant Occupant will be provided information regarding the health effects and risks of high CO CO Carbon monoxide concentrations	Ensure occupant can operate and maintain installations Inform occupant regarding possible CO CO Carbon monoxide hazards