Heres my story-short version.
I built a house 2 yrs ago. I have a Triangle Tube propane boiler and radiant heat in the entire house. My wife has a salon in the basement. Thanks to our wonderful government that makes my house a commercial property. I have 20 acres, zoned ag, a commercial basement and the rest of the house is residential. Since it is a commercial property, I fall under the scrutiny of Labor and Industry. I have recentyly ordelred a Froling 40/50 boiler. I was planning on using two 500 gallon propane tanks for storage. I know my L&I inspector (he used to go to my church) He does not at this point think the Froling will be able to meet PA's standards. How do I prove him otherwise? He also is not liking the idea of using propane tanks. My storage plans seem to be down the drain unless I use an open expansion system. I would have to put a tank in my attic for expansion. I do not like that idea too much. I am worried about getting air into my system. The inspector will approve a non pressurized storage tank with heat exchangers. My question is whether that type of system is as efficient as a pressurized system? I have been through way too much grief with my local government throughout the entire building process. My wife is a sole proprietor with no employees. The fact that they can dictate to me how I want to heat my home is the icing on the cake. I am sick of fighting them and want to go with the easiest, least expensive way to please the inspector.
Anyone been in a similar situation? Any advice or opinions would really be appreciated.
I built a house 2 yrs ago. I have a Triangle Tube propane boiler and radiant heat in the entire house. My wife has a salon in the basement. Thanks to our wonderful government that makes my house a commercial property. I have 20 acres, zoned ag, a commercial basement and the rest of the house is residential. Since it is a commercial property, I fall under the scrutiny of Labor and Industry. I have recentyly ordelred a Froling 40/50 boiler. I was planning on using two 500 gallon propane tanks for storage. I know my L&I inspector (he used to go to my church) He does not at this point think the Froling will be able to meet PA's standards. How do I prove him otherwise? He also is not liking the idea of using propane tanks. My storage plans seem to be down the drain unless I use an open expansion system. I would have to put a tank in my attic for expansion. I do not like that idea too much. I am worried about getting air into my system. The inspector will approve a non pressurized storage tank with heat exchangers. My question is whether that type of system is as efficient as a pressurized system? I have been through way too much grief with my local government throughout the entire building process. My wife is a sole proprietor with no employees. The fact that they can dictate to me how I want to heat my home is the icing on the cake. I am sick of fighting them and want to go with the easiest, least expensive way to please the inspector.
Anyone been in a similar situation? Any advice or opinions would really be appreciated.