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Re: Steam Radiator Square Foot
This site might help, look at the datasheets. Keep in mind the cabinet also makes a difference with regard to output.
Re: Overfill alarm
So I looked up the related ordinances regarding the requirement for a visual and audible alarm for fuel oil storage tanks in Westchester County NY. I did a word search on the entire document related to Storage Tanks and found only 3 places where the phrase "audible and visual" show up in that document. Here they are:
Section 873.2502.3 starts on page 38 and continues until your reach subsection (d) on page 45
Section 873.2503.3 starts on page 62 and continues to subsection (d) on page 68 and finishes up on page 69
There is an unrelated section about Aboveground Storage Tanks (AST) here:
Section 873.2504.3 starts on page 82 and continues to subsection (d) on page 85
All three part (d) item (1) of the ordinance are identical as to the requirement of an Audible and Visual means of detection MAY be used. There is nothing that states that an audio and visible detection system MUST be used. I believe that the judge may be overstepping his authority in his interpretation of the statute. I might be inclined to appeal that decision and $500.00 fine.
That Statute looks more like ongoing monitoring of possible fuel leaking, not for monitoring during the tank filling and delivery process. The delivery company has that covered already with their whistle attachment.
As far as ongoing monitoring is concerned, If you place a timer on the oil valve of each burner, that will clocks how long the valve is open, and multiply the total hours (or minutes divided by 60) by the firing rate of the nozzle, that will give you the exact amount of fuel being used from your tank. Compare that with daily (or weekly) tank measurements with a tank stick. That should tell you if the amount of fuel leaving the tank is equal to the amount of fuel being delivered to the burner(s). You can also reconcile those daily/weekly numbers every time you get a delivery. Purchasing some fancy electronic device may be an option but sometimes just good old human interaction and mathematics is much more accurate. A log book will be needed for evidence that you are in compliance with the leak monitoring statute of Westchester County NY
I hope this helps.
Re: Oil to Gas conversion steps
Right, it very well may be complete boiler replacement rather than just the fuel gun. In NYC especially, prepare to pay a considerable sum in D.O.B. permit, fees, and filing. Your NYC licensed master plumber will be familiar with the procedure. I strongly suggest referencing the Find a Contractor section on this site.
It really depends on the inspector that shows up and what his pet peeves are. Be prepared for the inspector to need access to all areas of the basement. If you look at it as wanting to "do things right," by your home or building, you'll have peace of mind in the years ahead.
I see real estate closings held up all the time by lack of proper permits, outstanding violations, and no C of O.
Mad Dog
Re: Best Material to Use for Drainpipes in Residential Homes.
Agreed, with the proviso that poured seals on CI are most likely longer lasting than elastomeric connectors.
Re: Best Material to Use for Drainpipes in Residential Homes.
once the coating inside breaks down , iron pipe will corrode, develop scale and rot through
Aggressive. Low ph water can do that.
All piping materials have pros and cons.
The OP needs to define “best”😉
hot_rod
Re: Oil to Gas conversion steps
This sounds like it might be a nyc specific question and things can be different there.
mattmia2
Re: Oil to Gas conversion steps
Presumably you are having a pro. do the conversion, and they have determined that the boiler can, in fact, be converted and that the chimney is suitable for gas? If so, let the pro. handle it all…
Generally a building inspector won't look at things which weren't touched or affected — but they can if so minded, so it pays to be nice to them.
Re: Undersized waste line
sounds like they tied into a 2” drain or vent pipe?
Is it clogging up, or why the concern? It needs to be 3” for a toilet, by code.
hot_rod
Re: Best Material to Use for Drainpipes in Residential Homes.
if you're putting string down the drain it is likely to get tangled on something regardless of material.
mattmia2
Re: Best Material to Use for Drainpipes in Residential Homes.
No-Hub cast iron has always been the top shelf material here and of course, the plumber installing it has to be of equal quailty as well.
No-Hub cast iron drains, ABS vents. For commercial work or houses over two stories, the materials had to be all metal, so we used DWV copper for the vents.
In the beginning, we used a chain snapper to cut the cast iron, but then transitioned to a chop saw as it was faster and the cuts more accurate.
