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EAP Policy Manual FFY24 Chapter 6 Energy Related Repair Page 7 No Heat and Life Threatening Conditions A no heat situation is when a furnace or distribution system is inoperable. A life threatening condition is an immediate, unsafe condition directly related to the heating system that threatens life. Examples include: Non-working or red tagged furnaces include furnaces malfunctioning due to inadequate maintenance that can be made operable with cleaning and tuning or repair. Gas leaks. Dangerous combustion gases leaking out of the furnace, vent or flue system into the dwelling. Red-Tagged Heating Equipment A red tag means heating equipment is unsafe to operate in its current condition. If the heating unit is red-tagged, a heating contractor may need to repair the problem or replace the heating unit. The reason for the red tag is usually stated on the tag itself. It is not allowable to automatically request bids and replace red-tagged heating equipment without documenting that the problem is non-repairable. The problem must be identified and the conditions must be documented to justify the repair or replacement. Adequate documentation in eHEAT is required. Health and Safety and Operational Hazards A health and safety hazard is an unsafe condition directly related to the mechanical system. Service Providers must arrange corrective action for health and safety hazards within 48 hours. Examples include, but are not limited to: • Yellow tagged furnace. • Improper drafting. • Carbon monoxide levels in the flue measured at 200 to 400 parts per million. • Insufficient clearance between combustible materials (such as walls or ceilings) and combustion appliances. • Electrical wiring problems from the service panel to the furnace. • Distribution system (e.g., ductwork or radiators) repairs or additions needed because of insufficient heat in the dwelling (but not unheated rooms) or because it is affecting the draft of the furnace or other combustion appliances. • Control system repairs or replacements e.g., thermostats, zone control valves where existing equipment is inoperable. • Required regulators and pressure tests when LP tank has run out of fuel. • Damaged fuel storage tank/vessel