1. A device which burns solid fuel may be
installed in a manufactured home or mobile home if:
(a) The device is approved, listed, or
certified for use in a manufactured home or mobile home by a nationally
recognized testing agency. An unlisted device may not be installed.
(b) The device does not take the place of the
normal heating unit or furnace in the manufactured home or mobile
home.
(c) The device is equipped
with an integral door or shutter designed to close the opening of the fire
chamber.
(d) The device is
completely vented through the roof by using a listed chimney designed to attach
directly to the device.
(e) The
chimney extends at least 3 feet above the part of the roof through which it
passes and at least 2 feet above any part of the roof which is within 10 feet
of the chimney. Portions of the chimney extending more than 13 1/2 feet above
the ground level may be designed to be removed when transporting the
manufactured home or mobile home. The chimney must be installed in conformance
with the manufacturer's instructions or the instructions of the testing
agency.
(f) The device contains an
inlet which conducts combustible air directly into the fire chamber from the
area beneath the manufactured home or mobile home. The inlet must be installed
in conformance with the manufacturer's instructions or the instructions of the
testing agency.
(g) Extensions of
the hearth are made of noncombustible material at least 3/8 of an inch thick
and extend at least 16 inches in front of and 8 inches to the side of the
device. The hearth must also cover the entire surface beneath the
device.
(h) The device is not
installed in a sleeping area.
(i)
The device is labeled "For Installation in Manufactured Homes" or "For
Installation in Mobile Homes" and "For Use With Solid Fuel Only" or similar
language.
2. No
significant structural change to the manufactured home or mobile home may be
made in the process of installing a device which burns solid fuel without the
written consent of the Division.
3.
No masonry fireplace may be installed without the written consent of the
Division.
4. Manufacturers of
listed devices shall provide with each device which is sold, complete
instructions for installation, including clearances. No reductions in the
manufacturer's specifications on clearances are allowed unless approved by the
enforcement agency.
5. Any person
applying for a permit to install a device in a manufactured home or mobile home
shall provide the enforcement agency with such information as is necessary to
issue the permit before the installation of the device.
6. An insert may not be installed in a device
which burns solid fuel unless the device has been specifically tested and
approved by a recognized testing laboratory or agency for this
purpose.
Mfd. Housing Div., Solid Fuel
Devices Reg. § F, eff. 1-27-82-NAC A 8-23-95
