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tmb
Citizen
Username: Tmb
Post Number: 59
Registered: 5-2003
| | Posted on Monday, May 1, 2006 - 11:01 am: | 
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Does anyone know if code requires a separate kill switch (in addition to the breaker and the service switch on the furnace itself) for a residential furnace? And if so, does it have to be in a particular location? I have such a switch at the bottom of my basemet stairs that I would like to relocate or even remove. Thanks in advance. |
peteglider
Citizen
Username: Peteglider
Post Number: 1920
Registered: 8-2002
| | Posted on Monday, May 1, 2006 - 12:26 pm: |
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Yes, it is now required, supposed to be at the top of the stairs going down into the basement. Older furnaces grandfathered in, but if its replacement -- has to be added.
/p |
tmb
Citizen
Username: Tmb
Post Number: 60
Registered: 5-2003
| | Posted on Monday, May 1, 2006 - 3:02 pm: |
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Thanks Peteglider. |
Master Plvmber
Citizen
Username: Master_plvmber
Post Number: 530
Registered: 3-2003
| | Posted on Wednesday, May 10, 2006 - 10:36 am: |
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Actually, a remote electrical switch is only required on oil boilers. Gas boilers are only required to have a single disconnect at the appliance.
Master Plvmber |
peteglider
Citizen
Username: Peteglider
Post Number: 1943
Registered: 8-2002
| | Posted on Wednesday, May 10, 2006 - 11:10 am: |
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Perhaps codes vary by town on this. In my previous town (central NJ), a cut off switch for the gas furnace (forced air) was a requirement - at the top of the stairs.
Noticed my neighbors (SO) who put in a new gas furnace had a switch like that installed with their recent new furnace (forced air).
/p |
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