ASTM E1602-03

Standard Guide for Construction of Solid Fuel Burning Masonry Heaters

SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
This guide can be used by code officials, architects, and other interested parties to evaluate the design and construction of masonry heaters. It is not restricted to a specific method of construction, nor does it provide all specific details of construction of a masonry heater. This guide does provide the principles to be followed for the safe construction of masonry heaters.
This guide is not intended as a complete set of directions for construction of masonry heaters.
Construction of masonry heaters is complex, and in order to ensure their safety and performance, construction shall be done by or under the supervision of a skilled and experienced masonry heater builder.4
SCOPE
1.1 This guide covers the design and construction of solid fuel burning masonry heaters. It provides dimensions for site constructed masonry heater components and clearances that have been derived by experience and found to be consistent with the safe installation of those masonry heaters.
1.2 Values given in SI units are to be regarded as standard. Inch/pound units may be rounded (see IEEE/ASTM SI-10). All dimensions are nominal unless specifically stated otherwise. All clearances listed in this guide are actual dimensions.
1.3 This guide applies to the design and construction of masonry heaters built on-site with the components and materials specified herein. It does not apply to the construction/installation requirements for component systems that have been safety tested and listed. The requirements for listed masonry heater systems are specified in the manufacturer's installation instructions.
1.4 The design and construction of solid fuel burning masonry heaters shall comply with applicable building codes.

General Information

• Status: Historical
• Publication Date: 30-Sep-2003
• ICS: 25.180.20 - Fuel furnaces
• Technical Committee: E06 - Performance of Buildings
• Drafting Committee: E06.54 - Solid Fuel Burning Appliances

Relations

• Replaces: ASTM E1602-01 - Standard Guide for Construction of Solid Fuel Burning Masonry Heaters
• Effective Date: 01-Oct-2003
• Replaced By: ASTM E1602-03(2010)e1 - Standard Guide for Construction of Solid Fuel Burning Masonry Heaters
• Effective Date: 01-Apr-2010
• Referred By: ASTM E2817-11(2018) - Standard Test Method for Test Fueling Masonry Heaters
• Effective Date: 01-Oct-2003
• Referred By: ASTM E2778-14(2021) - Standard Specification for Custom Tiled/Mortared Masonry Heaters (Stoves)
• Effective Date: 01-Oct-2003

Standards Content (Sample)

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Designation:E1602–03
Standard Guide for
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Construction of Solid Fuel Burning Masonry Heaters
This standard is issued under the fixed designation E1602; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. A
superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1. Scope 2.2 UL Standards:
UL 103 Chimneys, Factory Built Residential Type and
1.1 This guide covers the design and construction of solid
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Building Heating Appliances
fuel burning masonry heaters. It provides dimensions for site
constructed masonry heater components and clearances that
3. Terminology
have been derived by experience and found to be consistent
3.1 Terms used in this guide are as defined in Terminology
with the safe installation of those masonry heaters.
C11, Definitions C43, Terminology C71, and Classification
1.2 Values given in SI units are to be regarded as standard.
C401.
Inch/pound units may be rounded (seeIEEE/ASTM SI-10).All
3.2 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
dimensions are nominal unless specifically stated otherwise.
3.2.1 approved—acceptabletotheauthorityhavingjurisdic-
All clearances listed in this guide are actual dimensions.
tion.
1.3 This guide applies to the design and construction of
3.2.2 authority having jurisdiction—the organization, of-
masonry heaters built on-site with the components and mate-
fice, individual, or agent thereof, who is responsible for
rials specified herein. It does not apply to the construction/
approving construction, materials, equipment, installation, pro-
installation requirements for component systems that have
cedure, and so forth. In most cases in which a building permit
been safety tested and listed. The requirements for listed
is required, the authority is typically the building official or his
masonry heater systems are specified in the manufacturer’s
agent. Where a building permit is not required, the authority is
installation instructions.
typically the owner or his agent.
1.4 The design and construction of solid fuel burning
3.2.3 bypass damper—a valve or plate that provides a direct
masonry heaters shall comply with applicable building codes.
path to the chimney flue for the flue gases or portion thereof.
2. Referenced Documents 3.2.4 capping slab—a horizontal refractory barrier covering
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the top of the masonry heater.
2.1 ASTM Standards:
3.2.5 cleanout opening—an access opening in a flue pas-
C11 TerminologyRelatingtoGypsumandRelatedBuilding
sageway of the masonry heater or chimney that is designed to
Materials and Systems
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allow access to the flue for purposes of inspecting for and
C43 Terminology of Structural Clay Products
removal of ash, soot, and other extraneous matter that may
C71 Terminology Relating to Refractories
become trapped.
C270 Specification for Mortar for Unit Masonry
3.2.6 damper—an adjustable valve or plate for controlling
C401 Classification of Alumina and Alumina-Silicate
draft or the flow of gases, including air.
Castable Refractories
3.2.7 firebox (firechamber)—that portion of the masonry
E136 Test Method for Behavior of Materials in a Vertical
heater that is designed for containing and burning the fuel
Tube Furnace at 750°C
charge.
IEEE/ASTM SI-10 Standard for Use of the International
3.2.8 gas slot—a small fixed opening that provides a bypass
System of Units (SI): The Modern Metric System
for unburned flue gases, and is a critical safety feature in
certainmasonryheaterdesigns(namelythoseoftheGrundofen
type with vertical flue runs) (see Fig. 1, Fig. 2, Fig. 3, and Fig.
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This guide is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee E06 on Performance
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of Buildings and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee E06.54 on Solid Fuel
Burning Appliances.
3.2.9 hearth extension—the noncombustible surfacing ap-
Current edition approved Oct. 1, 2003. Published November 2003.Originally
plied to the floor area extending in front of and beyond each
published as E1602 – 94. Last previous edition E1602 – 94. DOI: 10.1520/E1602-
sideofthefuelloadingdoorofthemasonryheater;alsoapplies
03.
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For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or to the floor beneath a masonry heater or beneath an elevated
contact ASTM Customer Service at [e-mail]. For Annual Book of ASTM
overhanging masonry heater hearth.
Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
the ASTM website.
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on www.astm.org. IL 60062.
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An American National Standard Designation: E 1602 – 03
Designation:E1602–01
Standard Guide for
1
Construction of Solid Fuel Burning Masonry Heaters
This standard is issued under the fixed designation E 1602; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. A
superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1. Scope
1.1 This guide covers the design and construction of solid fuel burning masonry heaters. It provides dimensions for site
constructed masonry heater components and clearances that have been derived by experience and found to be consistent with the
safe installation of those masonry heaters.
1.2 Values given in SI units are to be regarded as standard. Inch/pound units may be rounded (see IEEE/ASTM SI-10). All
dimensions are nominal unless specifically stated otherwise. All clearances listed in this guide are actual dimensions.
1.3 This guide applies to the design and construction of masonry heaters built on-site with the components and materials
specified herein. It does not apply to the construction/installation requirements for component systems that have been safety tested
and listed. The requirements for listed masonry heater systems are specified in the manufacturer’s installation instructions.
1.4 The design and construction of solid fuel burning masonry heaters shall comply with applicable building codes.
2. Referenced Documents
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
C11 Terminology Relating to Gypsum and Related Building Materials and Systems
C43 Terminology of Structural Clay Products
C71 Terminology Relating to Refractories
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C 270 Specification for Mortar for Unit Masonry
C 401 Classification of Alumina and Alumina-Silicate Castable Refractories
E 136 Test Method for Behavior of Materials in a Vertical Tube Furnace at 750°C
IEEE/ASTM SI-10 Standard for Use of the International System of Units (SI): The Modern Metric System
2.2 UL Standards:
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UL 103 Chimneys, Factory Built Residential Type and Building Heating Appliances
3. Terminology
3.1 Terms used in this guide are as defined inTerminology C 11, Definitions C 43,Terminology C 71, and Classification C 401.
3.2 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
3.2.1 approved—acceptable to the authority having jurisdiction.
3.2.2 authority having jurisdiction—the organization, office, individual, or agent thereof, who is responsible for approving
construction, materials, equipment, installation, procedure, etc.and so forth. In most cases in which a building permit is required,
the authority is typically the building official or his agent. Where a building permit is not required, the authority is typically the
owner or his agent.
3.2.3 bypass damper—a valve or plate that provides a direct path to the chimney flue for the flue gases or portion thereof.
3.2.4 capping slab—a horizontal refractory barrier covering the top of the masonry heater.
3.2.5 cleanout opening—an access opening in a flue passageway of the masonry heater or chimney that is designed to allow
access to the flue for purposes of inspecting for and removal of ash, soot, and other extraneous matter that may become trapped.
3.2.6 damper—an adjustable valve or plate for controlling draft or the flow of gases, including air.
3.2.7 firebox (firechamber)—that portion of the masonry heater that is designed for containing and burning the fuel charge.
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ThisguideisunderthejurisdictionofASTMCommitteeE06onPerformanceofBuildingsandisthedirectresponsibilityofSubcommitteeE06.54onSolidFuelBurning
Applications.
Current edition approved Jan. 10, 2001. Published April 2001.Originally published as E1602–94. Last previous edition E1602–94.
Current edition approved Oct. 1, 2003. Published November 2003.Originally published as E 1602 – 94. Last previous edition E 1602 – 94.
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Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Vol 04.01.
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ForreferencedASTMstandards,visittheASTMwebsite,www.astm.org,[e-mail]ards
volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on the ASTM website.
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Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Vol 04.05.
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