3. TIFU by almost burning a wooden cabin down and killing myself

TIFU by almost burning a wooden cabin down and killing myself

You are right. I was thinking OP was mature enough to laugh about his follies, but maybe not.

Here are some useful facts about fire hazards when installing generators:

Fire Protection Codes

The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Code 37 -- "Standard for the Installation and Use of Stationary Combustion Engines and Gas Turbines (2010)", section 4.1.4, prescribes that engines must be at least 5 feet from openings in walls (e.g., doors and windows), and at least 5 feet from structures having combustible walls. In simple English, this means that you should have your generator installed at least 5 feet from your house. Your state or locality may not have adopted this standard, so you might be able to install your generator closer to your house -- but why invite trouble?

Local Requirements - It is not uncommon for local rules -- especially neighborhood covenants -- to further restrict the location of generators, so be sure to ask questions, and not automatically expect that your installer will do this homework for you.

Other Considerations - Generators produce a lot of heat, and therefore require a lot of airflow into and around the generator. Do not install your generator inside a shed, under a low deck (remember the 5-foot NFPA requirement), or attempt to hide your generator by a bunch of shrubs. Also, be sure to clear away leaves and snow, otherwise your generator WILL fail when you need it the most.

Fire Protection Codes - The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Code 37 -- "Standard for the Installation and Use of Stationary Combustion Engines and Gas Turbines (2010)", section 4.1.4, prescribes that engines must be at least 5 feet from openings in walls (e.g., doors and windows), and at least 5 feet from structures having combustible walls. In simple English, this means that you should have your generator installed at least 5 feet from your house. Your state or locality may not have adopted this standard, so you might be able to install your generator closer to your house -- but why invite trouble?

Local Requirements - It is not uncommon for local rules -- especially neighborhood covenants -- to further restrict the location of generators, so be sure to ask questions, and not automatically expect that your installer will do this homework for you.

Other Considerations - Generators produce a lot of heat, and therefore require a lot of airflow into and around the generator. Do not install your generator inside a shed, under a low deck (remember the 5-foot NFPA requirement), or attempt to hide your generator by a bunch of shrubs. Also, be sure to clear away leaves and snow, otherwise your generator WILL fail when you need it the most.

SOURCE: (http://www.homegeneratorcentral.com/p/where-to-put-it.html)

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