Coal Stove and coal storage addition.

[twistr2002]

I have a residential application on my desk for an addition that will be used strictly as a utility room of sorts i guess. the only things in the room will be a coal fired stove and a very large coal bin. my issue is that we cannot seem to find a code section in the 09 IRC that addresses this. The inspectors here at my office all think there should be some form of separation but cannot find it in black and white to back it up. any help will be appreciated thanks in advance

 

[Gregg Harris]

Try 09 IRC M1414

 

[north star]

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Also, see Section M1901.2, `09 IRC.



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[twistr2002]

Thanks guys i guess i should have been more specific on the type of appliance. its going to be a very large coal fired boiler, size is going to be determined when we can come to a decision on the addition.

 

[Doorman]

"its going to be a very large coal fired boiler..." Sounds more like a furnace room.

 

[globe trekker]

its going to be a very large coal fired boiler, size is going to be determined when we can come to adecision on the addition.

What do the manufacturer' installation & use specifications require?

 

[Frank]

"its going to be a very large coal fired boiler..." Sounds more like a furnace room.

Normally small residential boilers etc. do not require separation.

With respect to very large coal fired boilers-- I learned about coal fired boilers dealing with big ones --including including inspecting this plant twice a year that burns about 19,000 tons of coal a day--roughly 1-1/3 trainloads.

http://clui.org/ludb/site/john-amos-power-plant

 

[mtlogcabin]

The inspectors here at my office all think there should be some form of separation but cannot find it in black and white to back it up.

Separation not required but don't over look the other requirements

M1306.2.1 Solid-fuel appliances.

Table M1306.2 shall not be used to reduce the clearance required for solid-fuel appliances listed for installation with minimum clearances of 12 inches (305 mm) or less. For appliances listed for installation with minimum clearances greater than 12 inches (305 mm), Table M1306.2 shall not be used to reduce the clearance to less than 12 inches (305 mm).

M1701.1 Scope.

Solid-fuel-burning appliances shall be provided with combustion air in accordance with the appliance manufacturer's installation instructions. Oil-fired appliances shall be provided with combustion air in accordance with NFPA 31. The methods of providing combustion air in this chapter do not apply to fireplaces, fireplace stoves and direct-vent appliances. The requirements for combustion and dilution air for gas-fired appliances shall be in accordance with Chapter 24.

M1801.12 Multiple solid fuel prohibited.

A solid-fuel-burning appliance or fireplace shall not connect to a chimney passageway venting another appliance .

M1802.2.1 Manually operated.

Manually operated dampers shall not be installed except in connectors or chimneys serving solid-fuel-burning appliances.

M1802.2.1 Manually operated.

Manually operated dampers shall not be installed except in connectors or chimneys serving solid-fuel-burning appliances.

M1803.2 Connectors for oil and solid fuel appliances.

Connectors for oil and solid-fuel-burning appliances shall be constructed of factory-built chimney material, Type L vent material or single-wall metal pipe having resistance to corrosion and heat and thickness not less than that of galvanized steel as specified in Table M1803.2.

M1805.3.1 Size of chimney flue for solid-fuel appliance.

Except where otherwise specified in the manufacturer's installation instructions, the cross-sectional area of a flue connected to a solid-fuel-burning appliance shall be not less than the area of the flue collar or connector, and not larger than three times the area of the flue collar

M2001.1 Installation.

In addition to the requirements of this code, the installation of boilers shall conform to the manufacturer's instructions. The manufacturer's rating data, the nameplate and operating instructions of a permanent type shall be attached to the boiler. Boilers shall have all controls set, adjusted and tested by the installer. A complete control diagram together with complete boiler operating instructions shall be furnished by the installer. Solid- and liquid-fuel-burning boilers shall be provided with combustion air as required by Chapter 17.

 

[GBrackins]

I agree with globe trekker, what does the manufacturer's installation and use specifications require?