R 325.2435
R 325.2435 Direct-fired air heaters.
Cite as Mich. Admin. Code R 325.2435
Rule 35. (1) A direct-fired air heater, wherein combustion products are released in
the supply air stream, may be installed in buildings of industrial occupancy,
garages, laundries, and commercial kitchens. They shall not be installed in offices,
schools, hospitals, and places of public assembly.
(2) A direct-fired air heater shall have an inlet duct connected directly to the out-of-
doors. Room air shall not be circulated across the burner.
(3) A direct-fired air heater shall deliver air which contains not more than 10 ppm
of carbon monoxide and is free from odors of combustion products. Permissible
concentrations of other contaminants in the delivered air may be established by the
director pursuant to their MAC and the degree of exposure to a person.
(4) The air volume supplied to the building by a direct-fired air heater shall not
exceed 110% of the total air volume exhausted. The director may require interlocking
of a heater control system with an exhaust ventilation system if necessary to ensure that
the exhaust systems are operating.
(5) A direct-fired air heater shall have both of the following:
(a) A pre-ignition purge of fresh air.
(b) A positive fuel supply closure in the event of fuel supply failure, ignition
failure, flame failure, power failure or interruption, or air flow reduction below 50% of
its rated capacity.