Section 602.1, “Decorative appliances for installation in fireplaces,” of the IFGC adopted in section 22-285 is amended to read as follows:

In addition to the general requirements specified in section 602, every vented decorative appliance shall comply with the requirements specified for heating equipment and heating appliances of this code.

Approved gas logs may be installed only in solid fuel burning fireplaces, provided:

(1) If the fireplace is equipped with a damper, the damper shall be removed, permanently blocked partially open, or an opening cut into the damper to provide a minimum flue opening such that there shall be no less than one square inch of opening for each 2,000 Btu/h input.

(2) Gas logs must be approved by an approved testing agency.

(3) Gas pipe joints shall be tested by the installing contractor in the presence of the inspector. The test shall be a "liquid soap" test or other approved test.

(4) Ventless Decorative Appliances are prohibited.