[ktb]

When we built our house we had the builder install a paver patio and gas fire pit. We thought this was relatively routine these days and didn't think much of it...it turns out this is the first time the builder and their landscaping contractor has done a gas fire pit and we're all kind of scratching our heads about how to install the gas in a way that will satisfy the plumbing/HVAC sub-contractor's and inspector's requirements that the burner be UL listed. It seems like all the burners available to the general public are not UL listed. Is there a to the trade source that you all use that I can point my builder to? Or should we drop the gas and go the wood route (from reading the other forums it sounds like this is a preferred method)?

[Natural]

Originally Posted by ktb

When we built our house we had the builder install a paver patio and gas fire pit. We thought this was relatively routine these days and didn't think much of it...it turns out this is the first time the builder and their landscaping contractor has done a gas fire pit and we're all kind of scratching our heads about how to install the gas in a way that will satisfy the plumbing/HVAC sub-contractor's and inspector's requirements that the burner be UL listed. It seems like all the burners available to the general public are not UL listed. Is there a to the trade source that you all use that I can point my builder to? Or should we drop the gas and go the wood route (from reading the other forums it sounds like this is a preferred method)?

Hearth Products Controls

click on the above link

[ktb]

We bought one of that company's match lit burner kits. The lack of a UL listing on the product is what is causing the concern with the inspector and the sub contractor. I see on their website that there is a UL standard coming out in 2009 for "decorative outdoor fire" products. Has anyone had experience with this issue before?

[Fine Edge]

Try this site and see if they can be of any help:
Fireside America - Victorian Hearth - Your premier hearth products source

The sales rep is Steven Kirkland @919-872-4434 ext.329

[aaronwilliams123456]

I would go the gas and wood route. Just think about how much fun it would be to build a fire with the family plus you won't waste the money on the gas bill. There are gray areas on these things and sometimes its not even worth installing the gas lines. If you just have to go the gas route I would look around to some of the outdoor restaurants who use fire pits and get the contractors info who did their fire pit. Good luck.

[jackie chan]

between crushed concrete and crushed limestone which would be the best for the base for the travertine pavers we are using for our patio?