Strategies to Reduce Fireplace Air Leaks in Residential Buildings.
Summary
SCH Number
2023070627
Public Agency
California Energy Commission
Document Title
Strategies to Reduce Fireplace Air Leaks in Residential Buildings.
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
7/28/2023
Document Description
This agreement will conduct research to develop an understanding of the air leakage in existing residential wood-burning and gas fireplaces, the associated energy loss, and the infiltration of particulate matter and NOx with outside air. The proposed project will include installation of inflatable and/or bolt-on apparatuses on a limited number of residential chimneys, plus air quality monitoring equipment to collect data for a limited period.
Contact Information
Name
Karen Perrin
Agency Name
California Energy Commission
Job Title
Energy Commission Specialist II
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Address
Phone
Location
Coordinates
Cities
Oakland
Counties
Alameda
Regions
Citywide, Countywide
Cross Streets
Grand Ave
Zip
94612
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Cal. Code Regs., tit. 14, § 15301
Reasons for Exemption
The project fits within Cal. Code. Regs. tit. 14, § 15301 because it would only involve the minor alteration of existing structures such as installation of inflatable and/or bolt-on apparatuses on residential chimneys located in California, plus air quality monitoring equipment, for the purpose of blocking air flow through the chimney (only) during periods of disuse and no expansion of capacity. Installations would be made with the permission of each homeowner. None of the installations-which would be temporary and for research purposes only-would require a federal, state, or local permit. Moreover, none of the installations or other activities of the project would require statutory or other approval from a state or local agency, or a municipality.
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Cal. Code Regs., tit. 14, § 15306
Reasons for Exemption
Additionally, Cal. Code Regs. tit. 14, § 15306 applies because this project also involves basic data collection, research, experimental management, and resource evaluation activities which do not result in serious or major disturbance to an environmental resource.
County Clerk
Alameda
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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