Air pollution: oxides of nitrogen: furnaces and water heaters.
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Overview
This bill clarifies regulations regarding air pollution from gas-fired furnaces and water heaters. It addresses how air quality districts can limit the sale or use of these appliances based on their nitrogen oxide emissions. Specifically, it allows for an exception if the appliance is equipped with a propane conversion kit designed for propane-only operation. The bill builds upon existing rules in the Bay Area and South Coast Air Quality Management Districts.
Key provisions
- Defines ‘appliance’ as furnaces or water heaters.
- Allows propane conversion kits for gas-fired appliances.
- Specifies that regulations restricting gas-fired appliances based on nitrogen oxide emissions do not apply when equipped with a propane conversion kit.
- References existing rules in the Bay Area and South Coast Air Quality Management Districts.
- Establishes a precedence for other air pollution control districts.
Who is affected
- Gas appliance manufacturers
- Consumers of gas furnaces and water heaters
- Air pollution control districts
- Air quality management districts
- State Air Resources Board
Notable changes
- Creates an exception to existing regulations for propane-fueled appliances with conversion kits.
- Builds upon existing rules in the Bay Area and South Coast Air Quality Management Districts.
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