UL 1370 PDF

1 Scope

1.1 These requirements apply to factory-built unvented decorative appliances, that burn liquid or gelled alcohol-based fuels, and are intended to be fixed, non-moveable appliances, including only the following:

1. a) Floor-mounted appliances;
2. b) Wall-mounted appliances;
3. c) Free-standing appliances;
4. d) Fireplace grates installed in existing masonry fireplaces, and rated below 40,000 Btu/h (11.7 kW) output; and
5. e) Appliance combustion chambers installed into site-built enclosures.

1.2 These appliances are intended to be decorative in nature and not intended to be utilized as a primary heat source. These appliances are limited to a maximum fuel input rate of 0.25 US gal/h (0.95 L/h).

1.3 Floor-mounted, wall-mounted and free-standing appliances include an integral enclosure, fire chamber and fuel reservoir, or combination unit, and provision for refueling.

1.4 These appliances are not intended for:

1. a) Use with fuel oils, kerosene, gasoline, and other non-alcohols;
2. b) Use in spaces in which flammable vapors or gases may be present;
3. c) Use as cooking appliances;
4. d) Use in conjunction with blower assemblies;
5. e) Installation in a bathroom; or
6. f) Installation in a room where sleeping accommodation is provided.

1.5 These appliances are intended for installation in occupancies where use is permitted by local codes, such as:

1. a) In the United States:
   1. 1) NFPA 1, Uniform Fire Code;
   2. 2) NFPA 101, Life Safety Code;
   3. 3) Other applicable federal and state regulations.
2. b) In Canada:
   1. 1) The National Building Code of Canada; and
   2. 2) The National Fire Code of Canada;
   3. 3) Regulation of the authority having jurisdiction.

Summary of Topics

This new edition of ANSI/CAN/UL/ULC 1370 dated November 13, 2024, combines requirements from UL 1370 and ULC-S674, and publishing as a new joint US/Canada Standard reflecting the latest ANSI and SCC approval dates and incorporating the proposal dated February 9, 2024 and July 26, 2024.