| 5.3104.2a
Visual inspection | The following conditions will be assessed by a licensed contractor: - Water, steam, and fuel leaks
- Damaged or missing pipe insulation
- Venting issues—draft and condensation (e.g., soot, rusting of flue pipe, burned paint or wires,
efflorescence
Efflorescence
Deposits of crystals or salts left attached to masonry materials after moisture has evaporated off of the surface
)
- Corrosion (e.g., rust, mineral deposits)
- General condition of components
| Observe general conditions to determine needed repairs or maintenance |
| 5.3104.2b
Appliance gas valve | When replacement is necessary, gas valve will be removed and replaced according to manufacturer specifications | Provide gas to burner when there is a call for heat Control volume of gas for burner Ensure the safe shut off of gas at the end of a call for heat |
| 5.3104.2c
Ignition system | Components of ignition system will be repaired or replaced in accordance with manufacturer specifications | Do not allow flow of main burner gas without proof of ignition |
| 5.3104.2d
Main gas burners | Problems that may interfere with flame (e.g., dust, debris, misalignment) will be cleaned, vacuumed, and adjusted | Produce combustion in a safe, clean, and efficient manner |
| 5.3104.2e
Venting | Flue gases will be removed from the venting system in accordance with
IRC
IRC
International Residential Code
or per manufacturer specifications | Ensure the safety and durability of the venting system |
| 5.3104.2f
Flue gas testing | Undiluted flue gases will be checked with a calibrated combustion analyzer in accordance with
BPI
BPI
Building Performance Institute, www.bpi.org
1200 or other approved standard If combustion is not in compliance with the referenced standard, diagnostics and adjustments will be referred to a qualified technician to meet manufacturer specifications or local codes
| Confirm that combustion occurs safely with maximum efficiency |
| 5.3104.2g
Combustion efficiency checks | Undiluted flue gases will be checked with a calibrated combustion analyzer in accordance with accepted protocol to determine if acceptable boiler efficiency is being maintained If boilers are found to be out of compliance, a combustion analysis will be administered and minimum stack temperature will be in accordance with manufacturer specifications | Increase the operational efficiency of the system Improve occupant comfort |
| 5.3104.2h
Occupant health | All homes will have a carbon monoxide (
CO
CO
Carbon monoxide
) alarm | Ensure ambient
CO
CO
Carbon monoxide
does not exceed acceptable levels after completion of work |
| 5.3104.2i
Occupant education | Occupants will be educated on the operation and maintenance of the carbon monoxide (
CO
CO
Carbon monoxide
) alarm Completed work and recommended maintenance will be reviewed | Ensure occupant is informed of the safe and efficient operation and maintenance of the work performed |
