Rhode Island Code of Regulations
Title 510 - Building Code Commission
Chapter 00 - N/A
Subchapter 00 - N/A
Part 2 - RISBC-2 Rhode Island State One amp; Two-Family Dwelling Code
Section 510-RICR-00-00-2.12 - Chapter 10
Current through September 18, 2024
Add the following new section R1007 Room Heater
R1007.0 Room Heaters (Wood/Coal/Pellet Stoves)
R1007.1 General:
Solid-fuel-burning room heaters shall be tested in accordance with UL 1482 listed in Appendix A of this Code.
Multiple fuel-flue installations
A solid-fuel-burning room heater shall not connect to a chimney passageway venting another appliance.
R1007.3 Used or antique stoves and room heaters:
The Building Official shall permit the installation and use of non-listed or tested stoves and heaters when installed in accordance with the provisions of Table R1007.3 as follows:
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Table 1007.3 CLEARANCE REDUCTION METHODS |
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TYPE OF PROTECTIVE ASSEMBLYa |
REDUCED CLEARANCE WITH PROTECTION (inches)a |
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Horizontal combustible assemblies located above the heat source |
Horizontal combustible assemblies located beneath the heat source and all vertical combustible assemblies |
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Required clearance to combustibles |
Required clearance to combustibles |
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without protection (inches)a |
without protection (inches)a |
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36 |
18 |
9 |
6 |
36 |
18 |
9 |
6 |
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Galvanized sheet metal, minimum nominal thickness of 0.024 inch (No. 24 Gage), mounted on 1-inch glass fiber or mineral wool batt reinforced with wire on the back, 1 inch off the combustible assembly |
18 |
9 |
5 |
3 |
12 |
6 |
3 |
3 |
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Galvanized sheet metal, minimum nominal thickness of 0.024 inch (No. 24 Gage), spaced 1 inch off the combustible assembly. |
18 |
9 |
5 |
3 |
12 |
6 |
3 |
2 |
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Two layers of galvanized sheet metal, minimum nominal thickness of 0.024 inch (No. 24 Gage), having a 1-inch airspace between layers, spaced 1 inch off the combustible assembly |
18 |
9 |
5 |
3 |
12 |
6 |
3 |
3 |
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Two layers of galvanized sheet metal, minimum nominal thickness of 0.024 inch (No. 24 Gage), having 1 inch of fiberglass insulation between layers, spaced 1 inch off the combustible assembly. |
18 |
9 |
5 |
3 |
12 |
6 |
3 |
3 |
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0.5-inch inorganic insulating board, over 1 inch of fiberglass or mineral wool batt, against the combustible assembly. |
24 |
12 |
6 |
4 |
18 |
9 |
5 |
3 |
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3.5-inch brick wall, spaced 1 inch off the combustible wall |
12 |
6 |
6 |
6 |
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3.5-inch brick wall, against the combustible wall |
24 |
2 |
6 |
5 |
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For SI: 1 inch = 25.4 mm, oC = [(oF)-32]/1.8, 1 pound per cubic foot = 16.02 kg/m3, 1.0 Btu x in/ft2.h. oF=0.144 W/m 2. oK. a Mineral wool and glass fiber batts (blanket or board) shall have a minimum density of 8 pounds per cubic foot and a minimum melting point of 1,500o F. Insulation material utilized as part of a clearance reduction system shall have a thermal conductivity of 1.0 Btu x in/ft2.h. oF) or less. Insulation board shall be formed of noncombustible material. |
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