Title Page
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Audit Title
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Site
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Conducted on
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Location
Fuel Burning Appliances and Equipment
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Instructions
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1. Answer "Yes", "No", "N/A" for the questions below.
2. Add any photos and notes by clicking on the paperclip icon.
3. To create a corrective action click on "Add Action", provide a description, assign to a member, set priority and due date.
4. Complete audit by providing a digital signature.
Venting of Exhaust Gases
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Outdoors away from intakes and windows
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Chimney and flue constructed and installed properly (per manufacturer)
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Chimney and flue inspected annually and cleaned
Combustion Air
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Adequate combustion air ducted to unit or
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Anobstructed area large enough to provide adequate combustion air
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Small mechanical areas have sufficient combustion air and ventilation openings
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No hazardous or flammable vapor sources near combustion equipment
Operation and Maintenance
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Instructions available for proper operation and maintenance
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Equipment operated and maintained as intended within design limits
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Warning labels (English and local language) present on combustion appliances
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Clearance to Combustibles
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Adequate clearance from exhaust flue to combustible materials
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Adequate clearance from equipment to combustible materials
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Boiler and furnace rooms not used for storage areas
Fuel Type and Storage
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Fuel used is appropriate for appliance(s)
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Proper type and location of fuel storage container (including tanks)
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Protect fuel storage containers from damage and secure them for protection against weapons of opportunity
Carbon Monoxide Alarms
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Carbon monoxide alarm installed, at about eye level, outside of sleeping areas (including household staff) in residences with any combustion appliance (other than cooking oven/stove) or an attached garage
Generators
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Adequate space and, if leased, landlord agrees to the generator
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Placed outdoors as far away as practical and a minimum of 1.5 meters (5 feet) from any building
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Exhaust outlets >= 3 feet from exterior walls and roofs, 10 feet from operable openings into buildings, and 10 feet above adjoining grade
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If the distance and direction of the exhaust is not feasible, then extend 3 ft. above the building. (See 'Venting of Exhaust Gases' section)
Portable Kerosene Heaters
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Single family home use only
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Correct grade of clear kerosene (K-1) fuel stored outside in safety cans
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Refuel outdoors away from sources of ignition, and after the heater has cooled completely
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Set the wick height to the manufacturer's recommended level
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Chimney is seated properly
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Window opened slightly (e.g., 25mm/1 inch) in the room with the heater
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Do not leave the heater unattended and turn off before going to bed
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Keep the heater at least 1 m (3 ft.) from combustibles unit is operated and maintained according to the manufacturer's instruction and residents are informed of the instructions
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Carbon monoxide alarms must be placed in dwelling
Liquefied Petroleum (Propane)Gases (LPG)
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Cylinders during use:
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Must be located on the exterior of the building
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Equipped with a pressure regulator having a pressure relief valve
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Upright and securely anchored or chained in place
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At least 7.6 m (25 ft.) from sources of ignition and 1.5 m (5 ft.) from building openings
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Cylinder storage:
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Outside within a fenced enclosure
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Outlet valves closed with cap or cover
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Steel posts or barriers if vehicle damage is possible
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"No Smoking" signs clearly displayed around the storage enclosure with universal symbols or local language and English
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Secure tanks to ensure they cannot be used as weapons of opportunity
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Trained employees for LPG installation and cylinder replacement
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Refilled tanks or bottles delivered, no recharging or filling of tanks or bottles at the site
Completion
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Signature:
