dpaul
Mar 15, 2009, 11:04 AM
I would like to participate in the installation of a gas-fired mod/con boiler in my home, which is in Boston. However, it's my understanding that in Massachusetts a gas-fired boiler can only be installed by a licensed plumber or gas fitter.
My question is how "installed" is defined.
First, I would never attempt to install the gas line, attach that line to the boiler, or commission the boiler (ie start it up). This would likely be illegal but in any case requires skills and/or equipment that I do not possess.
However, I can sweat copper beautifully and enjoy doing so. Furthermore, can read the installation manual and follow it's directives. In addition, I believe I understand how the equipment I wish to install operates. Finally, I've done a significant amount of modification to my current heating system which has been very successful (I have oil-fired steam and I've added 3 hot water zones piped from the condensate, indirect fired DHW piped from the condensate and several radiant floor zones run off a tankless coil). The point is that this would not be my first project.
So, could I legally assemble the near boiler piping, perhaps leaving unions to facilitate the final "installation" of the boiler, then leave it up to a plumber to attach the device, install gas lines, fire it up and verify proper installation?
I've tried getting in touch with the plumbing inspector for my town but they haven't as yet return any of my calls.
Thanks - DP
My question is how "installed" is defined.
First, I would never attempt to install the gas line, attach that line to the boiler, or commission the boiler (ie start it up). This would likely be illegal but in any case requires skills and/or equipment that I do not possess.
However, I can sweat copper beautifully and enjoy doing so. Furthermore, can read the installation manual and follow it's directives. In addition, I believe I understand how the equipment I wish to install operates. Finally, I've done a significant amount of modification to my current heating system which has been very successful (I have oil-fired steam and I've added 3 hot water zones piped from the condensate, indirect fired DHW piped from the condensate and several radiant floor zones run off a tankless coil). The point is that this would not be my first project.
So, could I legally assemble the near boiler piping, perhaps leaving unions to facilitate the final "installation" of the boiler, then leave it up to a plumber to attach the device, install gas lines, fire it up and verify proper installation?
I've tried getting in touch with the plumbing inspector for my town but they haven't as yet return any of my calls.
Thanks - DP