ULC ANSI/CAN/UL/ULC 1370:2024 STANDARD FOR SAFETY Unvented Alcohol Fuel Burning Decorative Appliances

Preface

This is the Second Edition of ANSI/CAN/UL/ULC 1370, Standard for Unvented Alcohol Fuel Burning Decorative Appliances.

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This joint American National Standard and National Standard of Canada is based on, and now supersedes, the First Edition of UL 1370 and the First Edition of CAN/ULC-S674.

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This Edition of the Standard has been formally approved by the Technical Committee (TC) on Unvented Alcohol Fuel Burning Decorative Appliances, TC 1370.

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The intended primary application of this Standard is stated in its scope. It is important to note that it remains the responsibility of the user of the standard to judge its suitability for this particular application. CETTE NORME NATIONALE DU CANADA EST DISPONIBLE EN VERSIONS FRANÇAISE ET ANGLAISE

1 Scope

1.1 These requirements apply to factory-built unvented decorative appliances, that burn liquid or gelled

alcohol-based fuels, and are intended to be fixed, non-moveable appliances, including only the following:

a) Floor-mounted appliances;

b) Wall-mounted appliances;

c) Free-standing appliances;

d) Fireplace grates installed in existing masonry fireplaces, and rated below 40,000 Btu/h (11.7 kW)

output; and

1. e) Appliance combustion chambers installed into site-built enclosures.

1.2 These appliances are intended to be decorative in nature and not intended to be utilized as a primary heat source. These appliances are limited to a maximum fuel input rate of 0.25 US gal/h (0.95 L/h).

1.3 Floor-mounted, wall-mounted and free-standing appliances include an integral enclosure, fire chamber and fuel reservoir, or combination unit, and provision for refueling.

1.4 These appliances are not intended for:

a) Use with fuel oils, kerosene, gasoline, and other non-alcohols;

b) Use in spaces in which flammable vapors or gases may be present;

c) Use as cooking appliances;

d) Use in conjunction with blower assemblies;

e) Installation in a bathroom; or

f) Installation in a room where sleeping accommodation is provided.

1.5 These appliances are intended for installation in occupancies where use is permitted by local codes, such as:

a) In the United States:

1) NFPA 1, Uniform Fire Code;

2) NFPA 101, Life Safety Code;

3) Other applicable federal and state regulations.

b) In Canada:

1) The National Building Code of Canada; and

2) The National Fire Code of Canada;

3) Regulation of the authority having jurisdiction.