Ch. 14: National Fuel Gas Code

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Code of Maine Rules › 16-219 Office of the Commissioner › Ch. 14

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SUMMARY: This rule incorporates by reference the National Fire Protection Association Code #54, National Fuel Gas Code.

1. This rule incorporates by reference the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Code #54, National Fuel Gas Code, 2021 Edition. All rights reserved by the National Fire Protection Association. Copies of NFPA Standards are available through the National Fire Protection Association, 1 Batterymarch Park, .

2. Exclusions & Amendments

A. Section 12.6.5.1 shall be amended by adding the following language: “An existing connection of a solid fuel burning appliance to a chimney flue to which another appliance burning oil or solid fuel is connected for any chimney existing and in use prior to February 2, 1998 shall be permitted as long as sufficient draft is available for each appliance, the chimney is lined and structurally intact and a carbon monoxide detector is installed in the building near a bedroom.”

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