The British Columbia Building Code | Section 6.4. | Heating Systems Pt 1

Division B: Acceptable Solutions Part 6 – Heating, Ventilating and Air-conditioning

British Columbia Building Code 2018 Division B

Section 6.4. Heating Systems

6.4.1. Heating Appliances, General

6.4.1.1. Location of Appliances

1) Except for appliances installed in dwelling units, fuel-fired heating appliances shall be located, enclosed or

separated from the remainder of the building in conformance with Section3.6. (Seealso Subsection9.10.10.)

6.4.1.2. Appliances Installed Outside the Building

1) Fuel-fired appliances installed outside a building shall be designed and constructed for outdoor use.

6.4.2. Unit Heaters

6.4.2.1. Clearances

1) Every unit heater using either steam or hot water as the heating medium shall be installed such that the

clearances between the appliance and adjacent combustible material conform to Table6.7.1.2.

6.4.3. Radiators and Convectors

6.4.3.1. Lining or Backing

1) A noncombustible lining or backing shall be provided for every steam or hot water radiator and convector

a) located in a recess or concealed space, or

b) attached to the face of a wall of combustible construction.

2) Every steam or hot water radiator and convector shall be installed so as to conform to the clearance

requirements of Table6.7.1.2.

Effective December 10, 2018 to December 11, 2019