Section 27-848.12. Precautionary requirements


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  • (a) Smoke detecting devices.
      Smoke detecting  devices,  complying  with  article  six  of  subchapter
      seventeen  of  this  chapter,  are  required where fireplaces, fireplace
      stoves or room heaters are installed. At least one device  shall  be  in
      the same room as the installation or in an adjacent room.
        (b)  Fire  extinguisher. A fire extinguisher rated for class "A" fires
      shall be available in the vicinity of a fireplace,  fireplace  stove  or
      room heater.
        (c)  Latching.  The  fireplace  stove  fuel  door  shall be latched to
      prevent burning  wood  from  falling  out  or  an  overfired  fire  from
      occurring due to an oversupply of air.
        (d)  Fireplace  screens.  Fireplace  stoves  shall  be  equipped  with
      fireplace screens to minimize spark emission.
        (e) Warnings. Warnings on fireplace stoves shall be as required by the
      United Consumer Products Safety Commission  and  reference  standard  RS
      14-20.
        (f)  Floor  protection. Floor protection for fireplace stoves required
      by section 27-848.08(f) shall extend  a  minimum  of  twenty-six  inches
      beyond the stove at the front or side where the ashes are removed and at
      least eight inches on the other sides.