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11-21-2011, 08:05 AM #1
Receptacle near a gravity wall furnace
Long time no post comrades,
I had an inspection yesterday and noticed a wall outlet located about 12" inches away from the gravity wall furnace's combustion chamber. Should I have called this out? Is there a clearance required from such? Your knowledge would be appreciated.
Thanks again
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11-21-2011, 04:20 PM #2
Re: Receptacle near a gravity wall furnace
What are your concerns?
There must be a receptacle within 25 feet of an HVAC system based on current codes.
"The Code is not a peak to reach but a foundation to build from."
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11-21-2011, 05:23 PM #3
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11-21-2011, 08:32 PM #4
Re: Receptacle near a gravity wall furnace
As long as the receptacle isn't pinned in an unapproachable, unservicable, unusable alcove between the furnace and a wall for example, or in an attic installation not serviced by a catwalk, floor surface of sufficient area in proximity of the face of the service receptacle, etc., "working space";
The servicing receptacle is GFCI protected (required for servicing receptacles for HVAC, inside and outside);
The receptacle is readily accessible (if for example is a combination GFCI-receptacle device - required for monthly testing, etc.);
and the location doesn't encorach upon the listed (installation instructions) clearances of the furnace footprint & clearance and/or the furnace itself is listed (if fuel fired and unlisted different grander/wider "clearances" may apply)or its vents/ vent connectors, chimney/chimney connectors, plenum, trunks, cold air return, etc.);
And the furnace isn't located in, say, a garage (unclear as to height of receptacle)
I don't see why the concern/question.
Perhaps I missed some "unspoken" nuance in the OP?
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11-22-2011, 08:36 AM #5
Re: Receptacle near a gravity wall furnace
Thanks again
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11-22-2011, 08:41 AM #6
Re: Receptacle near a gravity wall furnace
Happy Thanksgiving all
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