1. (a) Appliances employing open flame radiated heat shall have fixed and substantially constructed metallic guards located not less than 10 inches (254mm) from the radiating flame and the guard members shall be spaced not more than 2 inches (50.80mm) apart.
2. (b) Cabinet type appliances that are not provided with an inner combustion chamber and an air circulating space between the combustion chamber and the outer shell, shall have fixed and substantially constructed metallic guards located not less than 3 inches (76.20mm) from the shell and spaced not more than 2 inches (50.80mm) apart.

Every heating appliance in any occupancy governed by these regulations which does not have protective features incorporated in its design, shall be provided with guards that will provide protection against ignition of clothing and other combustible material.

Note: Authority cited: Sections 13108, 13143, 13143.6, 13211, 17920.7, 17921 and 18897.3, Health and Safety Code. Reference: Sections 13100-13146.5, 13210-13216, 17920.7, 17921 and 18897-18897.7, Health and Safety Code.

History

1. Change without regulatory effect of Note filed 8-24-88 (Register 88, No. 36).

2. Amendment of subsections (a) and (b) filed 1-12-2011; operative 1-12-2011 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4 (Register 2011, No. 2).