Standard for Space Heaters for Use with Solid Fuels

Designation Number:
CAN/ULC-S627
Standard Type:
National Standard of Canada - Domestic
Standard Development Activity:
Amendment Revision
ICS code(s):
97.100.30
Status:
Proceeding to development
SDO Comment Period Start Date:
SDO Comment Period End Date:
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Scope:

1.1 This Standard applies to hand-fuelled solid-fuel fired space heaters of the radiant, convection or
forced-circulating type intended for residential heating. The solid fuel intended for use with each space
heater is specified by the manufacturer.
1.2 This Standard applies to:
a) Space heaters having provision for venting directly to the outdoors; and
b) Space heaters utilizing catalytic combustion elements (combustors).
1.3 This Standard does not cover built-in factory-built fireplaces or incinerators.

Project need:

To revise this National Standard of Canada to incorporate Markings relating to installations in factory-built fireplaces

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