Catalog of Standards

1.1 These requirements cover fireplace stoves that are freestanding assemblies having fire chambers intended to be operated open to the room or, when equipped with doors, to be operated with the doors either open or closed.

1.2 Fireplace stoves covered by these requirements are intended for attachment to a residential chimney capable of being used for use with low heat appliances and intended for use with solid wood or coal fuels.

1.3 Fireplace stoves are intended for installation in accordance with the Standard for Chimneys, Fireplaces, Vents, and Solid Fuel Burning Appliances, NFPA 211, and in accordance with codes such as the International Mechanical Code, International Residential Code, and the Uniform Mechanical Code.

1.4 Fireplace stoves intended for use in mobile homes are to be installed in accordance with the Mobile Home Construction and Safety Standards published by the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).

1.5 The product shall include:

a)    A field-installed cord-connected or permanently-connected blower assembly; and

b)    Other field-installed electrical accessories, rated at 250 volts or less, and intended to be employed in locations in accordance with the National Electrical Code, NFPA 70.