Senior Manager of Codes and Standards
Hearth, Patio & Barbecue Association
Eric Adair has been in the Hearth Industry for over 25 years. He has developed products through research and testing and performed liability analysis on how and why products fail in the field. He has also served on multiple committees covering product safety standards, performance standards, and service certifications. Mr. Adair serves as the Senior Manager of Codes and Standards for HPBA, working to ensure the safe manufacture, installation, and use of hearth-related products.
UL Solid-Fuel Insert Standards – What You Need to Know (Updated!)
Saturday, March 21, 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM
This session is aimed at installers and retailers regarding the new UL/ULC standards covering solid-fuel inserts installed into masonry fireplaces (UL/ULC 1390) and factory-built fireplaces (UL/ULC 1391). This updated session will cover a brief history, the development of the standards, and what the new requirements mean for installers and retailers with newly listed inserts. Included in the session will be pre-installation inspections, mandatory repairs, limitations of what the inserts can be installed into, and other requirements, including what can, and cannot be modified during installation. Questions and answers to follow as time allows.
