Need help with NFPA 31 1

[71corvette]

Hello all,

I have a small favor to ask and am hoping someone here may be able to help me out...

I'm planning to construct a three sided enclosure around my home oil furnace. I've reviewed the clearance requirements from the installation manual, but I'd like to try to reduce them. In the manual it states "For reduced clearances to combustible material, protection must be provided as described in the ANSI/NFPA 31 standard". I looked online but the standard is only available for purchase.

Can anyone clue me in as to what the requirement is for reduced clearance? Are there shielding or insulating requirements? The use of fire retardants?

Thanks in advance,
Tim

 

[cdafd]

You can look at nfpa standards online for free. do not hink you can print them or save them not sure::

http://www.nfpa.org/aboutthecodes/AboutTheCodes.asp?DocNum=31

Have not looked at it but some standards can be a hunting expedition if you have not delt with them before

click on :::View the 2006 edition of this document.
View the 2001 edition of this document.
at the web page above

 

[71corvette]

Perfect, thanks!

 

[cdafd]

should have said most of the time it says install per maker


Have you called the maker of the unit, to see waht they say???

from nfpa 31 not sure if correct sections::

10.1 Scope.
This chapter shall apply to installation of oil burners and oil-burning appliances and equipment.
10.2 Basic Requirements.

check table 10.6.1 cannot post that

Exception: Appliances specifically listed for installation with lesser clearances shall be permitted to be installed in accordance with their listing.



check this table cannot post it::
Table 10.6.2 Reduction of Clearances with Specified Forms of Protection

10.2.7 In installations in confined spaces, the clearances from the appliance to the walls and ceilings shall not be less than those specified in the listing, regardless of the type of construction.