36.15.902    FLOODPROOFING REQUIREMENTS FOR HEATING SYSTEMS

(1) Heating systems for allowed and permitted floodplain and floodway uses shall conform to the following conditions

(a) Float operated automatic control valves must be installed in supply lines to gas furnaces so that the fuel supply is automatically shut off when flood waters reach the floor level where the furnaces are located;

(b) Manually operated gate valves that can be operated from a location above the elevation of the base flood shall also be provided in gas supply lines; and

(c) Electric heating systems must be installed in accordance with ARM 36.15.901.

History: Sec. 76-5-208, MCA; IMP, Sec. 76-5-401 through 76-5-402, and 76-5-404 through 76-5-406, MCA; NEW, Eff. 9/4/74; AMD, 1989 MAR p. 1665, Eff. 10/27/89.