Chapter 17 Combustion Air

M1701.1 Scope.

Solid fuel-burning appliances shall be provided with combustion air in accordance with the appliance manufacturer’s installation instructions. Oil-fired appliances shall be provided with combustion air in accordance with NFPA 31. The methods of providing combustion air in this chapter do not apply to fireplaces, fireplace stoves and direct-vent appliances. The requirements for combustion and dilution air for gas-fired appliances shall be in accordance with Chapter 24.

M1701.2 Opening location.

In flood hazard areas as established in Table R301.2, combustion air openings shall be located at or above the elevation required in Section R306.2.1 or R306.3.2.