Gas log installation sized to your Westyn Bay fireplace

The listing behind a vented log set

Section 602.1 of the Florida fuel gas code covers decorative appliances made for approved solid fuel-burning fireplaces. It asks for an ANSI Z21.60 listing and an installation that follows the manufacturer's instructions, and the listing is printed on the set and on its manual cover.

That makes the manual part of the rule. Burner position, damper opening, media and log placement all come from it, so our installers read the manual for your exact set before unpacking anything.

A supplemental heater only

Florida's fuel gas code, in section 621.2, does not allow unvented room heaters to be a home's only source of comfort heat. One vent-free manual pitches its set as extra heat for a single room and never as the main heat for the house.

For most homes that is exactly how a log set gets used, a warm fire on a cool evening. Our specialists make sure the set you choose is sized for that role and not asked to do more.

A vented set in a bedroom fireplace

Vented sets follow a different exception. An exception in section 303.3 of Florida's fuel gas code allows decorative appliances for installation in vented solid fuel-burning fireplaces in sleeping rooms when the room meets the volume criteria of section 304.5.

That makes the room's size part of the job. Our pros measure the bedroom and any spaces that open into it, check the result against the code and put the finding in writing before recommending a vented set.

Propane tanks stay outdoors

Propane log sets come with a clear rule about the tank. One vent-free manual says not to place propane supply tanks inside any structure and to locate them outdoors.

Tank placement and sizing are your propane supplier's call. Our pros note what they see during the inspection and point out anything that looks inconsistent with the manual, so it can be raised with the supplier before the set goes in.

What the written gas log estimate lists

Our estimate names the log set by maker and model, the burner size, the damper clamp or stop, the media and embers and the controls. Repairs, removal of the old set and any gas piping by others each get their own line.

What you approve is what you pay, unless you agree to extra work. No fees hide in the fine print, and when you book within 72 hours after the inspection, 10% off is printed on it.

• Log set, burner and controls
• Damper clamp or permanent stop
• Repairs the fireplace needs first
• Gas piping by others, if any