NFPA 31 Book Oil Burning Equipment 2020 Edition

• The 2020 edition is significantly revised to reflect the most current industry knowledge and best practices
• NFPA 31 is a must-have safety document for helping designers, contractors, and installers safeguard buildings and occupants
• The standard is also relied on by authorities having jurisdiction (AHJ) and insurance underwriters who must verify the correct installation of oil-burning equipment
• Changes to the 2020 edition include edits to Chapter 3 definitions for heating fuel and used oil
• Modified list of acceptable fuels in Chapter 4 based on updated ASTM reference standards
• Addition of annex material to explain changes regarding acceptable fuels
• Revised specifications for acceptable piping and fitting materials in Section 8.2 based on edits to the reference test standards
• Updated references based on extracted text

NFPA 31 is a standard for the safe, efficient design and installation of heating appliances that use a liquid fuel, typically No. 2 heating oil, but also lighter fuels, such as kerosene and diesel fuel, and heavier fuels, such as No. 4 fuel oil. NFPA 31 applies to the installation of these systems in residential, commercial, and industrial occupancies.