Code of Maine Rules › 02 - DEPARTMENT OF PROFESSIONAL AND FINANCIAL REGULATION › 658 - MAINE FUEL BOARD › Chapter 10 - CHIMNEYS › Section 658-10-5 - Interconnection

Current through 2024-29, July 17, 2024
10.5.1
Gas and Liquid Fuel
				Appliances
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.
10.5.2
Oil and Solid Fuel-Burning
				Equipment
The interconnection of oil and solid fuel-burning equipment
				  must meet the requirements of
				  32 M.R.S.
				  §18107.
10.5.3
Gas and Solid Fuel Burning
				Equipment
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
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Installer, please give a brief description of installation
				  being offered: __________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________________________
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
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CONSUMER INFORMATION
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