emergency furnace shut off switch location

rich67

Currently I have an emergency shut off for my oil burning hot water boiler located at the top of my stairs leading to the basement. I have constructed a new stairway in a different part of the house and don't want the switch there anymore.

Does anyone know where this switch has to be located? What is electrical / fire code for this?

Thanks

toilburn

e-switch

In Massachusetts the e-switch must be in the living areaso it can be used without opening a door to the area the boiler is in.

Jim Hankinson

Switch location

The location of the switch is generally at the top of the stairs. Which side of the door depends on state or local codes. I have no stairs, one level dwelling, so my switch is in a closet that's the opposite side of the boiler room.

billtwocase

switch location

Definitely not where you can come in contact with the unit to turn it off. They can be in kitchens, hallways, or by the stair door , if you have one, and not on the cellar side of the wall