Gas Vents
UL 441
1 Scope
1.1 These requirements cover Types B and BW gas vents and Types B and BW gas vent roof jacks intended for venting gas appliances equipped with draft hoods to burn only gas. Type B vents are also intended for use with other Category I appliances that specify they are for use with Type B gas vents.
1.2 Gas vents are intended for installation in accordance with the Standards of the National Fire Protection Association for Chimneys, Fireplaces, Vents, and Solid-Fuel Burning Appliances, NFPA 211 and the National Fuel Gas Code, NFPA 54. Gas vents are also intended for installation in accordance with the Department of Housing and Urban Development Mobile Home Construction and Safety Standards, Chapter II of 24 CFR, Part 280 and codes such as the BOCA Basic/National Mechanical Code, the Standard Mechanical Code, and the Uniform Mechanical Code.
1.3 A product that contains features, characteristics, components, materials, or systems new or different from those covered by the requirements in this Standard, and that involves a risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons shall be evaluated using the appropriate additional component and end-product requirements to determine that the level of safety as originally anticipated by the intent of this Standard is maintained. A product whose features, characteristics, components, materials, or systems conflict with specific requirements or provisions of this Standard shall not be judged to comply with this Standard. Where appropriate, revision of requirements shall be proposed and adopted in conformance with the methods employed for development, revision, and implementation of this Standard.
| Edition : | 10th |
| Number of Pages : | 54 |
| Published : | 03/05/2010 |
