- (a) Definitions contained in the California Code of Regulations, Title 24, Part 4, California Mechanical Code (CMC) and the following definitions shall apply to this subarticle.
- (b) Automatic Pilot Device. A device employed with gas-burning equipment that will either automatically shut off the gas supply to the burner(s) being served or automatically actuate, electrically or otherwise, a gas shutoff device when the pilot flame is extinguished.
- (c) Direct System. A system in which the evaporator is in direct contact with the material or space refrigerated, or is located in air-circulating passages communicating with such spaces.
- (d) Expansion Coil. An evaporator constructed of pipe or tubing.
- (e) Gas. Fuel gas, such as natural gas, manufactured gas, undiluted liquefied petroleum gas (vapor phase only), liquefied petroleum air-gas mixtures or mixtures of these gases which would ignite in the presence of oxygen.
- (f) Gas-Supply Connection. The terminal end of the gas-piping system to which a gas-supply connector is attached.
- (g) Input Rating. The maximum fuel-burning capacity of any warm-air furnace, heater or burner expressed in British thermal units per hour.
- (h) Quick-Disconnect Device. A hand-operated device which provides a means for connecting and disconnecting an appliance or an appliance connector to a gas supply and which is equipped with an automatic means to shut off the gas supply when the device is disconnected.
- (i) Refrigerant. A substance used to produce refrigeration by its expansion or vaporization.
- (j) Roof Jack. That portion of a heater flue or vent assembly, including the cap, insulating means, flashing and ceiling plate, located in and above the roof.
Note: Authority cited: Section 18015, Health and Safety Code. Reference: Sections 18025 and 18028, Health and Safety Code.
History
1. Amendment filed 9-7-73; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 73, No. 36).
2. Amendment filed 12-7-79; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 79, No. 49).
3. Amendment of section and Note filed 9-19-2011; operative 10-19-2011 (Register 2011, No. 38).