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Update on TSSA
Mandates for
Natural Gas or
Propane Heating
Appliances in
Livestock and
Poultry Barns

In 2015, TSSA released
mandates that included specific
requirements for natural gas
or propane heating appliances
installed in livestock and poultry
barns that vent their products
of combustion into the barn
space . Originally released with
a January 1, 2016, deadline
for compliance, the mandate
deadline was retracted to allow
Farm Owners the necessary time
to ensure compliance.

The most recent amendment
to this mandate referenced as
“Gaseous Fuels Code Adoption
Document (FS-225-17, dated April
10, 2017, effective July 1, 2017)”
regulates that these unvented
heaters are interlocked with
the ventilation system or if not
interlocked, a proper ventilation
is confirmed by calculations
prominently displayed in the
entrance area to each building
housing livestock or poultry.