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What are some of the things you look for on a boiler replacement?

Some of the more important things checked are:

- Tight fuel connections with appropriate materials (IMC Chapter 13 and IFGC Chapter 4);

- Adequate clearances for the boiler (IMC 1004) and the chimney connector (IMC 803.10.6) or vent connector (IFGC 503.7.7);

- Auxiliary safety high limit control (IMC 1006.7)

- Relief valve properly installed and piped toward the floor (IMC 1006.5 and 1006.6)

- Required backflow preventer on the water make-up connection (UPC 603.4.11); and

- Adequate provision of combustion air (IMC Chapter 7)

 

Category: Building Department