Natural gas fireplaces without outside venting - Are they safe?

[BlueSkyHigh]

My "hovel" came equipped with a natural gas fireplace that is not vented to the outside but, rather, the combustion gases are vented into the interior of the house. I am assuming this sort of installation has been deemed safe for use but is it really?

I retrofitted my smoke and fire only detectors to include CO detection as well just in case.

 

[TomFOhio]

When you install a ventless log set they include in the manual to crack open a window in the vicinity to get
fresh air so they work properly. I hate ventless logs.

 

[BlueSkyHigh]

I don't like them either. Merry Christmas Tom!

 

[TomFOhio]

Merry Christmas to you and your wife and her family in Ukraine.

 

[BlueSkyHigh]

Thanks Tom. The power and internet connection was maintained yesterday and today for the holidays so we’re able to say hello via Skype.

 

[Twowaxhack]

My "hovel" came equipped with a natural gas fireplace that is not vented to the outside but, rather, the combustion gases are vented into the interior of the house. I am assuming this sort of installation has been deemed safe for use but is it really?

I retrofitted my smoke and fire only detectors to include CO detection as well just in case.

no different than a ventless heater. its not meant to be ran forever or the primary source of heat for a residence.

the heaters ive installed have oxygen depletion systems that shut the gas off if it senses low oxygen in the room. hopefully it works

 

[BlueSkyHigh]

My logs are first gen “dumb” logs without a lick of sense.

no different than a ventless heater. its not meant to be ran forever or the primary source of heat for a residence.

the heaters ive installed have oxygen depletion systems that shut the gas off if it senses low oxygen in the room. hopefully it works

no different than a ventless heater. its not meant to be ran forever or the primary source of heat for a residence.

the heaters ive installed have oxygen depletion systems that shut the gas off if it senses low oxygen in the room. hopefully it works

My logs are as dumb as stumps.

 

[BlueSkyHigh]

My logs are as dumb as stumps.

I’ve had tee many martoonies