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Section M2002 Operating and Safety Controls

Florida Residential Code 2014 > 20 Boilers and Water Heaters > M2002 Operating and Safety Controls

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M2002.1 Safety Controls

Electrical and mechanical operating and safety controls for boilers shall be listed and labeled.

M2002.2 Hot Water Boiler Gauges

Every hot water boiler shall have a pressure gauge and a temperature gauge, or combination pressure and temperature gauge. The gauges shall indicate the temperature and pressure within the normal range of the system's operation.

M2002.3 Steam Boiler Gauges

Every steam boiler shall have a water-gauge glass and a pressure gauge. The pressure gauge shall indicate the pressure within the normal range of the system's operation. The gauge glass shall be installed so that the midpoint is at the normal water level.

M2002.4 Pressure-Relief Valve

Boilers shall be equipped with pressure-relief valves with minimum rated capacities for the equipment served. Pressure-relief valves shall be set at the maximum rating of the boiler. Discharge shall be piped to drains by gravity to within 18 inches (457 mm) of the floor or to an open receptor.

M2002.5 Boiler Low-Water Cutoff

All steam and hot water boilers shall be protected with a low-water cutoff control. The low-water cutoff shall automatically stop the combustion operation of the appliance when the water level drops below the lowest safe water level as established by the manufacturer.

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Section M2002 Boilers and Water Heaters, Operating and Safety Controls

Electrical and mechanical operating and safety controls for boilers shall be listed and labeled ...

Florida Residential Code 2014 > 20 Boilers and Water Heaters > M2002 Operating and Safety Controls

M2002.2 Boilers and Water Heaters, Hot Water Boiler Gauges

the temperature and pressure within the normal range of the system's operation ...

Florida Residential Code 2014 > 20 Boilers and Water Heaters > M2002 Operating and Safety Controls > M2002.2 Hot Water Boiler Gauges

M2002.3 Boilers and Water Heaters, Steam Boiler Gauges

of the system's operation. The gauge glass shall be installed so that the midpoint is at the normal water level ...

FBC, Residential 2017 > 20 Boilers and Water Heaters > M2002 Operating and Safety Controls > M2002.3 Steam Boiler Gauges

M2002.3 Boilers and Water Heaters, Steam Boiler Gauges

of the system's operation. The gauge glass shall be installed so that the midpoint is at the normal water level ...

Florida Residential Code 2014 > 20 Boilers and Water Heaters > M2002 Operating and Safety Controls > M2002.3 Steam Boiler Gauges

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