furnance switch

[Jeff Rae]

do you need an emergency cut off switch at the top of stairs or a remote location for a furnance. what if only one story residance?

 

[peter d]

Re: furnance switch

oil burner? Yes. Anything else, no.

 

[kevinware]

Re: furnance switch

Peter b,
Could you site a code reference (2005) please?
Thanks.

 

[ryan_618]

Re: furnance switch

Its not an NEC requirement, it is a New England thing.

 

[iwire]

Re: furnance switch

Originally posted by ryan_618:
Its not an NEC requirement, it is a New England thing.

Yes, and it is not in our electric code either, it is in our fire regulations.

Jeff I strongly recommend you call the fire department in the town you are working and ask them.