How do you find the perfect fireplace that stays within the limits of the law? If you build smart, you choose Ortal’s direct vent gas fireplaces, which are manufactured and tested to meet the highest safety and efficiency standards around the world, including in the nation’s capital.
Washington D.C. has adopted the regulations laid out by the International Code Council. Those include the 2012 International Residential Code, the 2012 International Building Code, and the 2012 International Energy Conservation Code.
The ICC rulebooks used by the D.C. area cover everything from chimney materials to firebox thickness. Although a lot of space is devoted to masonry fireplaces, factory-built units like Ortal’s prefabricated gas fireplaces get their fair share of attention.
Here are a few of the rules governing factory-built fireplaces in Washington, D.C. (the full ICC code has more details):
It’s still up to the installer to follow Ortal’s instructions and check with local building codes, but we’ve done a lot of the work for you by manufacturing direct vent gas fireplaces that meet all the standards set out by the ICC.
Of course, it doesn’t say much if you meet expectations. The goal is to exceed them. Ortal does just that. Our direct vent gas fireplaces are not only compliant with Washington, D.C. regulations; they set the bar for safety and efficiency.
Here are a few of the ways in which Ortal exceeds expectations:
Of course, there’s a reason for all those rules and regulations. They keep buildings safe from fire and damage. They keep residents safe from toxic fumes and dangerous flames. They also keep the environment safe from harmful pollutants.
When you choose Ortal, you skip the worry. Instead, you get the advantages of a fireplace that meets and transcends all Washington, D.C. requirements for safety and efficiency.
It’s time to rethink compliance. Build Green. Build Safe. Build Ortal.