Tech Talk
Volume 1
Safety Shutoff Valves for Fuel-Fired
Heating Equipment
Allianz Risk Consulting
October 2012
Introduction
The tables below indicate the SSOV requirements for gas Oil-Fired Ovens, Dryers, & Furnaces:
and oil-fired boilers based on the fuel input rating.
One SSOV is required; however, two SSOVs are required
Gas-Fired Boilers: where any one of the following conditions exists:
NFPA 86, Standard for Ovens and Furnaces, establishes the The figure below shows an example installation of leak
minimum SSOV requirements for ovens, dryers, and furnaces. test valves:
To burner
Gas-Fired Ovens, Dryers, & Furnaces: Gas supply system
≥ 400,000 Btu/hr Two SSOVs Source: NFPA 86, Standard for Ovens and Furnaces, 2011 Edition,
(117 kW) (one with proof-of-closure or Figure A.7.4.9(a)
valve proving system)
Care should be exercised when performing leakage testing
Note: For radiant tube-fired burner systems, only one SSOV is required where
since flammable gases will be released into the local area.
either of the following conditions is satisfied:
a) T he tubes are of metal construction and open at one or both ends. In addition, all safety interlocks require functional testing
If heat recovery systems are used, they are of explosion-resistant at least annually.
construction.
b) The entire radiant tube heating system, including any associated heat
recovery system, is of explosion-resistant construction
Safety Shutoff Valves for Fuel-Fired Heating Equipment
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