What should be the space requirement for a 1,000,000 BTU boiler and six 80,000 BTU systems?

To determine the correct space requirement for a 1,000,000 BTU boiler and six 80,000 BTU systems, you need to calculate the total BTU output and then apply the appropriate rules for space allocation according to boiler installation guidelines.

First, assess the total BTU output:

• The main boiler has a capacity of 1,000,000 BTUs.

• Each of the six systems adds an additional 80,000 BTUs, making the total for these systems 480,000 BTUs (6 systems x 80,000 BTUs).

Now, adding these together gives you:

1,000,000 BTUs + 480,000 BTUs = 1,480,000 BTUs total.

Next, when determining space requirements for a boiler room, typical guidelines recommend that for every 1,000 BTUs, a specific volume of space is allotted. A common rule of thumb is to allocate a minimum of 20 cubic feet per 1,000 BTUs of heating capacity for proper air circulation, safety, and maintenance access.

Using this guideline to calculate the required space:

1,480 (total BTUs in 1,000s) x 20 ft³ = 29,600