Description

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Type L Low-Temperature Venting Systems

UL 641

1 Scope

1.1 These requirements cover factory-built vent piping and fittings constructed to provide venting systems for use with gas and liquid fuel-burning appliances that exhaust low-temperature flue gases and that are approved for use with Type L venting systems.

1.2 Requirements for the installation and use of Type L low-temperature venting systems are included in the Standard for Chimneys, Fireplaces, Vents, and Solid-Fuel Burning Appliances, NFPA 211, 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 or of electric shock or injury to persons shall be evaluated using appropriate additional component and end-product requirements to maintain the level of safety as originally anticipated by the intent of this standard. A product whose features, characteristics, components, materials, or systems conflict with specific requirements or provisions of this standard does not comply with this standard. Revision of requirements shall be proposed and adopted in conformance with the methods employed for development, revision, and implementation of this standard.

Product Details

Edition:

8th

Published:

12/13/2010

Number of Pages:

40