ARTICLE V. - ALTERNATIVE HOME HEATING UNITS
Part of the Code of Ordinances of Bristol, RI.
The text
Sec. 10-104. - Findings and purpose.#
Whereas the high cost of home heating fuel has increased the interest in alternative home heating units; and
Whereas alternative home heating units such as outdoor wood boilers in populated areas constitute a nuisance due to the excessive smoke and emissions; and
Whereas, the health and safety of the general public is endangered by these outdoor wood boilers;
The Town Council of the Town of Bristol, hereby adopts these regulations in order to require outdoor wood boilers to comply with existing building codes and Rhode Island General Laws.
(Ord. No. 2008-29, 11-12-08)
Sec. 10-105. - Definitions.#
Outdoor wood boiler means a fuel burning device: (1)
Designed to burn wood and other solid fuels;
(2)
That the manufacturer specifies for outdoor installation or in structures not normally occupied by humans; and
(3)
That heats building space and water through the distribution, typically through pipes, of a fluid heated in the device, typically water or mixture of water and antifreeze.
(Ord. No. 2008-29, 11-12-08)
Sec. 10-106. - Certificate of approval required.#
Pursuant to G.L. § 23-27.3-103.0, the installation, extension, alteration, or repair of plumbing, gas piping, heating system, outdoor wood boiler or any other equipment requires a certificate of approval from the building code official before use.
(Ord. No. 2008-29, 11-12-08)
Sec. 10-107. - Chimney termination.#
Pursuant to the BOCA National Building Code § G2427.5.3 (503.5.4), chimneys for residential-type or low-heat appliances or wood boilers shall extend at least three feet above the highest point where they pass through a roof of a building and at least two feet higher than any portion of a building within a horizontal distance of ten feet. Chimneys for medium-heat appliances or wood boilers shall extend at least ten feet higher than any portion of any building within 25 feet. Chimneys shall extend at least five feet above the highest connected appliance draft hood outlet or flue collar.
(Ord. No. 2008-29, 11-12-08)
Sec. 10-108. - Setback requirements.#
All outdoor wood boilers, including but not limited to any wires, stakes, footings, or tie-downs, must be setback at least 25 feet from each abutting property line.
(Ord. No. 2008-29, 11-12-08)