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California Code of Regulations

Title 24, Part 4
Californ-a Building
Standards Commiss·on

Based on 2012 Uniform Mechanical Code®

EFFECTIVE
January 1, 2014
(For Errata and Supplements, See History Note
 CopyrighF'to 2012 UMC Held by

INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATIO~ OF PLUMBING AND MECHANICAL OFFlcrALs

4755 East Philadelphia Street
Ontario, California 91761-2816

Copyright'I" to all California State Provisions

Held By

CALIFORNIA BUILDING STANDARDS COMMISSION

2525 Natomas Park Drive, Suite 130
Sacramento, CA 95833-2936

First Printing, July 1, 2013

Printed in The United States

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This document is the 4th of 12 Parts of the official triennial compilation and publication of the adoptions, amendments and
repeal of administrative regulations to Calt/ornia Code C?f Regulationl,', Title 24, also refen'ed to as the Ca/{fornia Building
Standards Code. Part 4 is known as the California Mechanical Code and incorporates, by adoption, the 2012 edition of the
UIl(form lvfechanical Code of the Jnternational Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials with the California amend-
ments.

The Cal{fornia Building Standards Code is published in its entirety every three years by order of the California leglshltlllt'e
with supplements published in years. The California legislature delegated authority to various State ':In,'',,''''P';:
boards, commissions and departments to create building regulations to implement the State's statutes. These building regula-
tions or standards, have the same force of and take effect 180 days after their publication unless othelwise stipulated. The
California Building Standards Code applies to occupancies in the State of California as annotated.

A city, county, or city and county may establish more restrictive building standards reasonably necessary because of local
climatic, or topographical conditions. of the local condition(s) and the adopted local building standard(s)
must be filed with the California Building Standards Commission to become effective and may not be effective sooner than
the etTective date of this edition of Cal~fornia Building Standards Code. Local building standards that were adopted and appli-
cable to previous editions of the Cahfornia Building Standards Code do not apply to this edition without appropriate adoption
and the required filing.

To familiarize yourself with the format of this code, it is suggested that users review the following contents:

.. How To Distinguish Model Code Language From California Amendments; and

" Matrix Adoption Tables

Should you find publication (e.g., typographical) errors or inconsistencies in this code or wish to offer comments toward
improving its format, pI case address your comments to:

California Building Standards Commission

2525 Natomas Park Drive, Suite 130
Sacramento, CA 95833-2936

Phone: (916) 263 -0916

FAX: (916) 263-0959

Web Page: www.bsc.ca.gov

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 ACKNOWLEDGEIVIENTS

The 2013 California Building Standards Code (Code) was developed through the outstanding collaborative efforts of the
Department of and Community Development, the Division of State Architect, the Office of the State Fire Marshal,
the Office of Statewide Health Planning and Development, the California Commission, the California Department of
Public Health, the California State Lands Commission, the Board of State and Community Corrections, and the California
Building Standards Commission (Commission).

This collaborative efTort included the assistance of the Commission's Code Advisory Committees and many other volunteers
who worked tirelessly to assist the Commission in the production of this Code.

Governor Edmund G. Brown Jf:

Members of the Building Standards Commission

Secretmy Anna Caballaro - Chair

James Barthman - Vice-Chair

Stephen Jensen Rose Conroy

Randy T-wist Sheila Lee
Richard Sawhill Richard Sierra
Kent Sasaki Steven Winkel

Erick lvfikiten

JimA1cGowan Executive Director

Michael L. Nearman Depuzy Executive Director

For questions on California state agency please refer to the contact list on the following page.

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 California Code of Regulations Title 24
California Agency Information Contact List

Departmellt of Food and A~riculture

445-5073 www.cdfa.ca.gov
Local Adult Jail Standards
Local Juvenile Facility Standards Aleat & Poulll)! Packing Plant Standards (916) 654-0509
Daily Standards (916) 654-0773

DepaI'/ment ofHousill~ and Communitv Developmellt

www.hcdca.gov ............................................. (916) 445-9471
Residential - Hotels, Jv[otels, Apartments,
Califor1lia Eneru Commissioll
Single-Family Dwellings,· and
WlVlv.enelg)l.ca.gov ............. Energy Hotline (800) 772-3300
Permanent Structures in Mobilehome &
Building Efficiency Standards Special Occupanc)J Parks
Appliance Efficiency Standards
ComplianceManuallForms (916) 445-3338
FactOly-Built nuu.sllU.:!. Malll!/actured HOllsing &
California State Lands Commission Commercial Modular
www.slc.ca.gov .............................................. (562) 499-6312
Marine Oil Terminals Mobilehome - Permits & 1nspections
Northern Region - (916) 255-2501
California State Library Southern Region (951) 782-4420
www.librw)l.ca.gov ........................................ (916) 654-0266
(916) 445-9471
Department of Consumer Affairs: Employee Housing Standards

Department of Public Health

Acupuncture Board
www.dph.ca.gov ............................................. (916) 449-5661
v.'lvw.acupuncture.ca.gov ........................ (916) 515-5200
Organized Camps Standards
Office Standards Public Svvimming Pools Standards

Board of Pharmacy Division of the State Architect

www.pharmacy.ca.gov ............................ (916) 574-7900 wWH'.dgs.ca.govldsa ...................................... (916) 445-8100
Pharmacy Standard,
Access Compliance
Bureau of Barbering and Cosmetology Structural Safety
H'ww.barbercosmo.ca.gov ...................... (916) 952-5210 Public Schools Standards
Barber and Beauty Shop, Essential Services Building Standards
and College Standards Community College Standards

Bureau (~rElectronic and Appliallce Repair, State Historical Building Safety Board
Home Furnishings and Thermal Insulatioll Alternative Building Standards
wI-'vw.bearhjti.ca.gov ............................... (916) 999-2041
Office of Statewide Health Plall1,;n~ and Development
Insulation Testing Standards
Wl'vw.oshpdca.gov ...................................... ... (916) 440-8356
Hospital Standards
Structural Pe~·t Control Board Skilled NW's'ing Facility Standards &
lvww.pestboardca.gov............................ (800j 737-8188 Clinic Standards
Structural Standards Permits

VeterinalY Medical Board Office of the State Fire 111arshal

l't'WW. vmb.ca.gov ..................................... (916) 263-2610 osjinfire.ca.gov 445-8200
Veterillal)! Hospital Standards Code Development and Analysis
Fire Standards

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 UMC
Not Adopted by The State of California

The Un(form J.11echanical CodeR (UMC1l) provides complete requirements for the installation and maintenance of heating,
ventilating, cooling, and refrigeration systems, while at the same time al10wing latitude for innovation and new technologies.

This code was first published in 1967. With the publication of the 2003 edition of the Un(form }vIechanical Codel~!, another
significant milestone was reached. For the first time in the history of the United States, a mechanical code was developed
through a true consensus process. The 2012 edition represents the most current approaches in the mechanical field and is the
fourth edition developed under the AKSI Consensus process. Contributions to the content of this code were made by every
segment of the built industry, ineluding such diverse interests as consumers, enforcing authorities, installers/maintainers, insur-
ance, labor, manufaeturers, research/standards/testing laboratories, special experts, and users.

The publie at is eneouraged and invited to participate in IAPMO's open consensus code development process. This code
is updated every three years. A code development timeline and other relevant information is available at IAPMO's website at
www.iapmo.org.

The Uniform lvfechanical Code'S!; is dedicated to all those who, in working to achieve "the ultimate mechanical code," have
unselfishly devoted their time, effort, and personal funds to create and maintain this. the finest mechanical code in existence
today.

The 20 12 Un~form Mechanical CodeR> is supported by the American Society of Sanitary Engineering (ASSE), Mechanical
Contractors Association of America (MCAA), Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors National Association (PHCC-NA), the
United Association (UA), and the World Plumbing Council (WPC). The presence of these logos, while reflecting support, does
not imply any ownership of the copyright to the UMC which is held exclusive1y by IAPMO. Further, the logos of these asso-
ciations indicates the support of IAPMO's open, consensus process being used to develop JAPMO's codes and standards.

The addresses of the organizations are as follows:

ASSE - 901 Canterbury Road, Suite A" Westlake, Ohio 44145-7201 .. (440) 835-3040
MCAA 1385 Piccard Drive" Rockville, Maryland 20850 .. (301) 869-5800
PHCC-NA PO Box 6808 .. Falls Church, Virginia 22046 .. (800) 533-7694
UA- Three Park Place" Annapolis, Maryland 21401 .. (410) 269-2000
WPC World Plumbing Council Secretariat, P.O.Box 810 .. Lafayette, Indiana 47902 USA

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 OF CONTENTS

CHAPTER 1 DIVISION I 1.8.9 Unsafe Buildings or Structures .... 11

CALIFORNIA ADMINISTRATION ... 1 1.8.10 Other Building Regulations. . .. .. 11
1.1.0 General ......................3 1.9.0 Division of the State Architect ..... 11
1.1.1 Title .........................3 1.9.1 Reserved for the Division of the State
1.1.2 Purpose ...................... 3 Architect - Access Compliance .... 11
1.1.3 Scope ........................3 1.9.2 Division of the State Architect
Structural Safety ............... 11
1.1.4 Appendices ................... .4
1.10.0 Office of Statewide Health
1.1.5 Referenced Codes .. . ......... .4
Planning and Development ...... 12
1.1.6 NonBuilding Standards, Orders,
1.10.1 OSHPD 1 .................... 12
and Regulations ................ 4
1.1.7 Order of Precedence and Use .... .4 1.10.2 OSHPD 2 .................... 12

1.1.8 City, County, or City and County 1.10.3 OSHPD 3 .................... 12

Amendments, Additions or 1.10.4 OSHPD 4 .................... 13
Deletions . . . . . . . ............ .4 1.11.0 Office of the State Fire Marshal ... 13
1.1.9 Effective Date of This Code ....... 5 1.11.1 SFM Office of the State
1.1.10 Availability of Codes ............. 5 Fire Marshal .................. 13
1.1.11 Format ......................5 1.11.2 Duties and Powers of the
1.1.12 Validity .......................5 Enforcing Agency. . . .. . ....... 14

1.2.0 Building Standards Commission ... 5 1.11.3 Construction Documents ........ 16

1.2.2 Alternative Materials, Design and 1.11.4 Fees ....................... 17

Methods of Construction and 1.11.5 Inspections ................... 17
Equipment ......... . ........ 6 1.11.6 Certificate of Occupancy ........ 17
1.2.3 Adopting Agency Identification ..... 6 1.11.7 Temporary Structures and Uses ... 17
1.3.0 Reserved for Corrections 1.11.8 Service Utilities. . . ........... 17
Standards Authority.............. 6
1.11.9 Stop Work Order. .............. 17
1.4.0 Department of Consumer Affairs ... 6
1.11.10 Unsafe Buildings, Structures,
1.4.2 Adopting Agency Identification ..... 6 and Equipment ................ 17
1.5.0 Reserved for California Energy 1.11.11 Adopting Agency Identification .... 17
Commission ................... 6
1.12.0 Reserved for the State Librarian .. 17
1.6.0 Reserved for Department of
1.13.0 Reserved for the Department
Food and Agriculture ............ 6
of Water Resources ............ 17
1.7.0 California Department of
1.14.0 Reserved for the State Lands
Public Health ..................6
Commission .................. 17
1.7.2 Adopting Agency Identification ..... 6
1.8.0 Department of Housing and
CHAPTER 1 DIVISION II
Community Development (HCD) ... 6
ADMII\lISTRATION ........•.... 19
1.8.1 Purpose ......................6
Part I General ..................... 19
1.8.2 Authority and Abbreviations ....... 6
101.0 Title, Scope, and General ........ 19
1.8.3 Local Enforcing Agency ....... ..8
101.1 Title ......................... 19
1.8.4 Permits, Fees, Applications,
and Inspections ................ 8 101.2 Purpose ..................... 19

1.8.5 Right of Entry for Enforcement ..... 9 101.3 Scope ....................... 19

1.8.6 Local Modification by Ordinance 102.0 Application to Existing
or Regulation ...... . .......... 9 Mechanical Systems ............ 19
1.8.7 Alternate Materials, Designs, Tests, 102.1 Additions, Alterations, or Repairs .. 19
and Methods of Construction ..... 10 102.2 Existing Installations ............ 19
1.8.8 Appeals Board ................ 10 102.3 Changes in Building Occupancy . 19

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 102.4 Maintenance .................. 19 113.3 Validity of Permit ............... 22
102.5 Moved Buildings ............... 19 113.4 Expiration .................... 22
102.6 Existing Buildings .............. 20 113.5 Suspension or Revocation ....... 23
103.0 Alternate Materials and Methods 114.0 Fees ....................... 23
of Construction Equivalency ...... 20 114.1 General ...................... 23
103.1 General. . . . . . . . . . . ........ 20 114.2 Permit Fees .................. 23
104.0 Intent. ....................... 20 114.3 Plan Review Fees ............. 23
104.1 General ...................... 20 114.4 Expiration of Plan Review ....... 23
105.0 Testing ...................... 20 114.5 Investigation Fees Work
105.1 General ...................... 20 Without a Permit ............... 23
105.2 Approved Standards. . . . . . . . .. 20 114.6 Fee Refunds. . . . . . . . . . .. . .... 23
105.3 Request by the Authority 115.0 Inspections. . ................ 23
Having Jurisdiction ............. 20 115.1 General ..................... 23
Part II Organization and 115.2 Operation of Mechanical
Enforcement ................. 20 Equipment ...... . . . . . .. . .... 24
106.0 Powers and Duties of the 115.3 Testing of Equipment ........... 24
Authority Having Jurisdiction ..... 20 115.4 Inspection Requests ............ 24
106.1 General ................... 20 115.5 Other Inspections .............. 24
106.2 Deputies ..................... 20 115.6 Reinspections ................. 24
106.3 Right of Entry ................. 20 116.0 Connection Approval ........... 24
106.4 Stop Orders .................. 20 116.1 Energy Connections ............ 24
106.5 Authority to Disconnect Utilities 116.2 Temporary Connections ......... 24
in Emergencies ................ 20
117.0 Unconstitutional. . . . . . .. . ..... 24
106.6 Authority to Condemn
117.1 Validity of Code ................ 24
Equipment ................... 20
118.0 Validity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . .. 24
106.7 Connection After Order to
Disconnect . . . .. . ............ 21 118.1 Code ........................ 24
106.8 Liability ...................... 21 Table 114.1 Mechanical Permit Fees. . . . . .. . 25
106.9 Cooperation of Other
Officials and Officers ........... 21 CHAPTER 2 DEFINITIONS ................. 27
107.0 Unsafe Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . 21 201.0 General ...................... 29
107.1 General ...................... 21 201.1 Applicability. . . . . . . . . . .. . .... 29
108.0 Board of Appeals .............. 21 202.0 Accepted Meanings .......... , . 29
108.1 General.. . ................. 21 202.1 General ...................... 29
108.2 Limitations of Authority .......... 21
109.0 Violations .................... 21 CHAPTER 3 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS .... 43
109.1 General ...................... 21 301.0 General ...................... 45
110.0 Penalties ..................... 21 301.1 Applicability ................... 45
110.1 General ...................... 21 302.0 Approval ..................... 45
Part III Permits and Inspections ....... 21 302.1 How Obtained ................. 45
111.0 Permits ...................... 21 302.2 Complying Design of Equipment .. 45
111.1 Permits Required .............. 21 302.3 Oil-Burning Appliances .......... 45
111.2 Exempt Work ................. 21 303.0 Installation ................... 45
112.0 Application for Permit.. . ....... 22 303.1 Installation Practices ............ 45
112.1 Application ................... 22 303.2 Listed Appliances .............. 45
112.2 Plans and Specifications ........ 22 303.3 Room Large in Comparison to
112.3 Information on Plans and Size of Equipment ............. 45
Specifications ................. 22 303.4 Unlisted Appliances ............ 45
113.0 Permit Issuance ............... 22 303.5 Anchorage of Appliances ........ 45
113.1 Issuance ..................... 22 303.6 Moveme~ .................... 45
113.2 Retention of Plans ............. 22 303.7 Identification of Equipment ....... 45

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 303.8 Liquefied Petroleum Gas 316.2 Suspended Piping ............. 50
Facilities. . . . . . . . .. . ......... 45 316.3 Piping Support ................ 50
303.9 Equipment on Roofs ............ 46 316.4 Strength ..................... 50
304.0 Service and Access 316.5 Hanger Rod Sizes . . . .. . ...... 50
to Equipment and Appliances ..... 46
Table 316.5 Hanger Rod Sizes ............. 50
304.1 General ..................... 46
316.6 Gas Piping . . . .. . ........... 50
304.2 Access to Equipment and
316.7 In Ground .................... 50
Appliances on Roofs ... . ...... 46
305.0 317.0 Balancing .................... 50
Automatic Control Devices ....... 46
305.1 General ...................... 46 317.1 General ..................... 50

306.0 Standards .................... 47 318.0 Louvers in Hurricane

Prone Regions ................ 50
306.1 General ...................... 47
318.1 General ...................... 50
307.0 Labeling ..................... 47
307.1 Marking ...................... 47 319.0 Protection of Piping, Materials,
and Structures ................ 50
307.2 Fuel-Burning Appliances ......... 47
319.1 General ..................... 50
307.3 Electric Heating Appliances ...... 47
307.4 Heat Pump and Electric Cooling 320.0 Sleeves for Piping ............. 50
Appliances . . . . . .. . .......... 47 320.1 General ...................... 50
308.0 Location ..................... 48 320.2 Bearing ................ , ..... 50
308.1 Protection Against Damage ...... 48 320.3 Sealing ...................... 50
308.2 Protection Against Flood Damage .. 48 320.4 Through Firewall ............... 50
309.0 Improper Location .............. 48 321.0 Cutting Structure .. , ............ 50
309.1 General. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .... 48 321.1 General ...................... 50
310.0 Electrical Connections .......... 48 322.0 Ratproofing ................... 51
310.1 General ...................... 48 322.1 General ...................... 51
322.2 Ductwork or Pipes ............. 51
311.0 Workmanship ................. 48
323.0 Scope ....................... 51
311.1 Engineering Practices. . .. . ..... 48
323.1 Applicability ................... 51
311.2 Concealing Imperfections ........ 48
323.2 Services/Systems and Utilities .... 51
312.0 Condensate Wastes and Control .. 48
324.0 Steam and Hot-Water Systems ... 51
312.1 Condensate Disposal ........... 48
324.1 Requirements for Hospitals and
312.2 Condensate Control ............ 48 Optional Services Provided in
312.3 Condensate Waste Sizing ....... 49 Correctional Treatment Centers. . 51
Table 312.3 Minimum Condensate Pipe Size ... 49 324.2 Requirements for Skilled Nursing,
312.4 Fuel-Burning Appliance Intermediate Care Facilities and
Condensate Drains ............. 49 Basic Services Provided in
Correctional Treatment Centers ... 51
312.5 Condensate Waste. . . . . . . . .. . 49
325.0 Air Conditioning and
312.6 Point of Discharge ............. 49
Heating Systems. . ........... 51
312.7 Plastic Fittings ................ 49
325.1 Requirements for Hospitals and
313.0 Personnel Protection ........... 49 Optional Services Provided in
313.1 General ...................... 49 Correctional Treatment Centers ... 51
314.0 Heating or Cooling Air System .... 49 325.2 Requirements for Skilled
314.1 Source ...................... 49 NurSing, Intermediate Care
314.2 Air Filters .................... 49 Facilities and Basic Services
Provided in Correctional
314.3 Prohibited Source.. . .......... 49
Treatment Centers, ............ 51
314.4 Return-Air Limitations ........... 50
325.3 Requirements for Outpatient
315.0 Water Supply ................. 50 Facilities and Licensed Clinics .... 51
315.1 General ...................... 50 Table 325.0 Heating, Cooling, and Relative
316.0 Pipe, Tube Hangers, and Humidity Requirements for
Supports ..................... 50 Sensitive Areas or Rooms . .. .. 52
316.1 General ...................... 50 326.0 Essential Mechanical Provisions .. 52

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 Table 303.3(1) Clearances, in Inches, with 407.3 Air Balance ................... 65
Specified Forms of Protection .... 53 407.4 Air Circulation ................. 65
Table 303.3(2) Chimney Connector and Vent 407.5 Variable Air Volume ............ 65
Connector Clearances from 408.0 Filters ....................... 65
Combustible Materials .......... 54
408.1 General ..................... 65
Table 303.3(3) Capacities of Listed Metal
408.2 Filters for Hospitals ............. 66
Appliance Connectors for
408.3 Filters for Skilled Nursing Facilities,
Use with Gas Pressures 8-inch
Intermediate Care Facilities, and
or More Water Column .......... 55
Correctional Treatment Centers ... 66
Table 303.3(4) Capacities of Listed Metal
408.4 Filters for Outpatient Facilities .... 66
Appliance Connectors for
Use with Gas Pressures Less 409.0 Ducts ....................... 66
than 8-inch Water Column ....... 55 409.3 Insulation of Ducts. . .......... 66
Table 303.4 Standard Installation 410.0 Laboratory Ventilating Systems
Clearances in Inches for and Hoods . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Unlisted Heat-Producing 410.1 Laboratory Ventilating Systems ... 66
Appliances ................... 56 410.2 Exhaust Hoods and
Table 316.2 Hanger and Supports ........... 58 Safety Cabinets ............... 66
410.3 Laboratory Fume Hoods ......... 67
CHAPTER 4 VENTILATION AIR 411.0 Kitchen and Dining Areas ........ 67
SUPPLY ..................... 59 412.0 Boiler, Mechanical, and
401.0 General ..................... 61 Electrical Rooms. . . . . . . . . . . .. .67
401.1 Applicability ................... 61 413.0 Odorous Rooms ............... 67
402.0 Ventilation Air ................. 61 414.0 Airborne Infection
Isolations Rooms .............. 67
402.1 General Requirements .......... 61
414.1 Exhaust Systems .............. 67
402.2 Natural Ventilation ............. 61
414.2 Air Distribution ................ 68
402.3 Mechanical Ventilation .......... 61
415.0 Protective Environment Rooms ... 68
402.4 Outside Air Intake Protection ..... 61
415.1 Air Distribution ................ 68
402.5 Bathroom Exhaust Fans ......... 61
416.0 Alarms - Airborne Infection
403.0 Ventilation Rates ............... 61
Isolation Rooms and Protective
403.1 General ...................... 61 Environment Rooms ............ 68
403.2 Zone Calculations .............. 61 417.0 Testing and Balancing Airborne
403.3 Single-Zone Systems ........... 62 Infection Isolation Rooms and
403.4 One Hundred Percent Outdoor Protective Environment Rooms ... 68
Air Systems . . . . .. . .......... 62 418.0 Design Requirements for Ethylene
403.5 Multiple-Zone Recirculating Oxide (ETO) Sterilization Areas ... 68
Systems. . .. . .............. 62 418.1 Air Changes . . . .. . ........... 68
403.6 Design for Varying Operating 418.2 Exhaust Requirements. . . . . . . .. 68
Conditions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. ..62 418.3 Ventilation Requirements ........ 68
403.7 Exhaust Ventilation ............. 63
418.4 Gas Valves ................... 69
403.8 Dynamic Reset.. . ............ 63
418.5 Alarm Systems. . ............. 69
403.9 Exhaust Ventilation for Enclosed Table 4-A Pressure Relationship and Ventilation
Parking Garages ............... 63
Requirements for General Acute Care
404.0 Multiple-Zone Systems. . . . . . .. . 63 Hospitals, Skilled Nursing Facilities,
404.1 General ..................... 63 Intermediate Care Facilities,
404.2 Zone Ventilation Efficiency. . . .. . 63 Correctional Treatment Centers,
Outpatient Facilities, and Licensed
405.0 Evaporative Cooling System for
Clinics ....................... 70
Health Care Facilities ........... 64
Table 4-B Filter Efficiencies for Central
406.0 Reserved ................... 64
Ventilation and Air-Conditioning
407.0 Ventilation System Details ....... 64
Systems in General Acute Care
407.1 General ...................... 64 Hospitals, Acute Psycrliatric
407.2 Outdoor Air Intakes and Hospitals, Outpatient Facilities,
Exhaust Outlets ............... 64 and Licensed Clinics ........... 73

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 Table 4-C Filter Efficiencies for Central 506.4 Explosion Venting .............. 85
Ventilation and Air-Conditioning 506.5 Supports ..................... 85
Systems in Skilled Nursing
Table 506.2(2) Minimum Sheet Metal
Facilities and Intermediate Care
Thickness for Rectangular Ducts .. 86
Facilities and Correctional
Treatment Centers ............. 73 506.6 Fire Protection . . . . . . . . . . .. . .. 86

Table 402.1 Minimum Ventilation Rates in 506.7 Duct Clearances ............... 86

Breathing Zone. . . . . . . . .. . .... 74 Table 506.7 Reduction of Duct Clearance with
Specified Forms of Protection ..... 87
Table 403.2.2 Zone Air Distribution
Effectiveness . . .. . ........... 76 506.8 Protection from Physical Damage .. 88

Table 403.5.2 System Ventilation Ef"ficiency ..... 76 506.9 Exhaust Outlets ............... 88
Part II Commercial Hoods and
Table 403.7 Minimum Exhaust Rates ........ 77
Kitchen Ventilation ............ 88
507.0 General Requirements .......... 88
CHAPTER 5 EXHAUST SYSTEMS .......... 79
507.1 Exhaust System . . . . . . . . . .. . .. 88
501.0 General ...................... 81
507.2 Clearance. . .. . .............. 88
501.1 Applicability ................... 81
507.3 Drawings ..................... 89
Part I Environmental Air Ducts 507.4 Notification of Change .......... 89
and Product-Conveying
508.0 Hoods ....................... 90
Systems ..................... 81
508.1 Where Required ............... 90
502.0 Product-Conveying Ducts
Classification ................ 81 508.2 Seams, Joints and Penetrations ... 90

502.1 General ...................... 81 508.3 Insulation . . . . . . .. . .......... 91

508.4 Hood Size. . . . .. . ............ 91
503.0 Motors, Fans, and Filters ........ 81
508.5 Exhaust Hood Assemblies with
503.1 General ...................... 81
Integrated Supply-Air Plenums .... 91
503.2 Fans ........................ 81
508.6 Listed Hood Assemblies ......... 92
503.3 Air Filters .................... 81
508.7 Solid-Fuel Hood Assemblies ..... 92
504.0 Environmental Air Ducts ......... 81
508.8 Listed Ultraviolet Hoods ......... 92
504.1 Makeup and Exhaust-Air Ducts ... 81
508.9 Exhaust Outlets . . . . . . . . . . .. .. 92
504.2 Domestic Range Vents .......... 81
509.0 Grease Removal Devices in
504.3 Clothes Dryers ................ 81 Hoods ....................... 92
504.4 Heat (Energy) Recovery 509.1 Grease Removal Devices ........ 92
Ventilators .................... 82
509.2 Installation ................... 92
504.5 Termination of Environmental
509.3 Solid-Fuel Grease Removal
Ai r Ducts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . .. 82
Devices ...................... 93
504.6 Gypsum Wallboard Ducts ........ 82
510.0 Exhaust Duct Systems .......... 93
505.0 Design of Product-Conveying
510.1 General ..................... 93
Ventilation Systems ............ 82
510.2 Clearance .................... 93
505.1 General ...................... 82
510.3 Openings .................... 93
505.2 Minimum Velocities and
Circulation .................... 82 510.4 Listed Grease Ducts ............ 94
Table 505.2 Minimum Conveying Velocities. .. 83 510.5 Other Grease Ducts ............ 94
505.3 Makeup Air ................... 83 510.6 Exterior Installations ............ 94
505.4 Hoods and Enclosures .......... 83 510.7 Interior Installations ............ 95
505.5 Pharmacies - Compounding 510.8 Termination of Exhaust System ... 96
Area of Parenteral Solutions .. .. 83 510.9 Solid-Fuel Duct Systems ........ 97
506.0 Product-Conveying Ducts ........ 83 511.0 Air Movement ................. 97
506.1 Materials ..................... 83 511.1 Exhaust Fans for Commercial
506.2 Construction .................. 83 Cooking Equipment ............ 97
Table 506.2(1 ) Minimum Sheet Metal 511.2 Airflow ....................... 99
Thickness for Round Ducts for 511.3 Replacement Air ............... 99
Product-Conveying System Ducts .. 84 511.4 Common Duct (Manifold)
506.3 Fittings ...................... 85 Systems ..................... 99

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 511.5 Solid-Fuel Air Movement 517.5 Grease Removal Devices for
Requirements. . . . . . . . .. . ..... 99 Solid-Fuel Cooking ............ 106
512.0 Auxiliary Equipment ............ 99 517.6 Air Movement for Solid-Fuel
512.1 Dampers ..................... 99 Cooking .................... 106
512.2 Electrical Equipment ............ 99 517.7 Fire-Extinguishing Equipment
for Solid-Fuel Cooking ......... 107
512.3 Other Equipment . . . . . .. . .... 100
517.8 Other Safety Requirements ..... 107
512.4 Solid-Fuel Auxiliary Equipment ... 100
513.0 Fire-Extinguishing Equipment. ... 100
CHAPTER 6 DUCT SYSTEMS ............. 109
513.1 General ..................... 100
601.0 General ..................... 111
513.2 Types of Equipment ........... 100
601.1 Applicability .................. 111
513.3 Simultaneous Operation ........ 101
601.2 Sizing Requirements ........... 111
513.4 Fuel Shutoff ................ 101
602.0 Material ................... 111
513.5 Manual Activation ............. 101
602.1 General. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. .. 111
513.6 System Annunciation .......... 102
602.2 Combustibles Within Ducts or
513.7 System Supervision ........... 102
Plenums . . . . . . . . . . . .. . ..... 111
513.8 Special Design and Application .. 102
602.3 Factory-Made Air Ducts ........ 112
513.9 Review and Certification ........ 102
602.4 Joints and Seams of Ducts ...... 112
513.10 Installation Requirements ....... 102 Metal ....................... 112
602.5
513.11 Portable Fire Extinguishers ..... 102 602.6 Tin ......................... 112
513.12 Solid-Fuel Fire-Extinguishing 602.7 Vibration Isolators. . . . . . . . .. .. 112
Equipment ... . ............. 102
603.0 Installation of Ducts ........... 112
514.0 Procedures for the Use,
603.1 General Ducts Under Floor or
Inspection, Testing and
CrawISpace ................. 112
Maintenance of Equipment. . . .. 102
603.2 Metal Ducts .................. 112
514.1 Operating Procedures ......... 102
603.3 Factory-Made Air Ducts ........ 113
514.2 Inspection ................... 103
603.4 Protection of Ducts ............ 113
514.3 Inspection for Grease Buildup ... 103
603.5 Support of Ducts .............. 113
Table 514.3 Exhaust System Inspection
603.6 Protection Against Flood
Schedule. . . . . . . . . . . .. . ..... 103
Damage ................... 113
514.4 Cleaning of Exhaust Systems ... 103
604.0 Insulation of Ducts ............ 113
515.0 Minimum Safety Requirements
604.1 General ..................... 113
for Cooking Equipment ......... 104
605.0 Smoke Dampers, Fire
515.1 Cooking Equipment ........... 104
Dampers, and Ceiling Dampers .. 113
515.2 Operating Controls. . . . . . . .. .. 104
605.1 Smoke Dampers. . . .. . ....... 113
515.3 Cooking Equipment
605.2 Fire Dampers ................ 114
Maintenance ................. 104
605.3 Ceiling Radiation Dampers ...... 114
516.0 Recirculating Systems ......... 104
605.4 Multiple Arrangements ......... 114
516.1 General Requirements ......... 104
605.5 Access and Identification ....... 114
516.2 Design Restrictions ............ 104
605.6 Freedom from Interference ...... 114
516.3 Interlocks . . . .. . ............ 105
605.7 Temperature Classification of
516.4 Location and Application Operating Elements ........... 114
Restrictions .................. 105 606.0 Ventilating Ceilings ............ 114
516.5 Additional Fire Safety 606.1 General ..................... 114
Requirements. . . . . .. . ....... 105
606.2 Requirements. . .. ...... . .. 114
516.6 Use and Maintenance ......... 105
607.0 Use of Under-Floor Space as
517.0 Solid-Fuel Cooking Operations .. 106 Supply Plenum for Dwelling
517.1 Venting Application. . . . . . . . .. . 106 Units ....................... 114
517.2 Location of Appliances ......... 106 607.1 General ..................... 114
517.3 Hoods for Solid-Fuel Cooking ... 106 607.2 Dwe"ing Units ................ 114
517.4 Exhaust Systems for 607.3 Enclosed .................... 114
Solid-Fuel Cooking ............ 106 607.4 Flammable Materials .......... 114

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 607.5 Access ..................... 114 802.4 Type of Venting System
607.6 Automatic Control ............. 114 to be Used .... " ........... 126
607.7 Temperature Limit. ............ 114 Table 802.4 Type of Venting System
607.8 Noncombustible Receptacle ..... 115 to be Used .................. 126

607.9 Floor Registers ............... 115 802.5 Masonry, Metal, and

Factory-Built Chimneys ........ 126
607.10 Exterior Wall and Interior
Stud Partitions ............... 115 802.6 Gas Vents ................... 128
607.11 Wall Register ................. 115 Table 802.6.2 Roof Pitch Height ............. 129
607.12 Distance from Combustible ...... 115 802.7 Single-Wall Metal Pipe ......... 130
607.13 Vapor Barrier.. . ............ 115 Table 802.7.3.4(1) Clearance for Connectors ...... 131
607.14 Prohibition. . . . . . . . . . . . .. . ... 115 Table 802.7.3.4(2) Reduction of Clearances With
Specified Forms of Protection ... 132
608.0 Automatic Shutoffs ............ 115
802.8 Through-the-Wall Vent
608.1 General ..................... 115
Termination .................. 133
802.9 Condensation Drain . . ..... 133
CHAPTER 7 COMBUSTION AIR ........... 117 802.10 Vent Connectors for
701.0 Air for Combustion and Category I Appliances ......... 133
Ventilation ................... 11 9 Table 802.10.1.4 Minimum Thickness for
701.1 General ..................... 119 Galvanized Steel Vent
701.2 Pressure Difference ........... 119 Connectors for Low-Heat
Appliances .................. 134
701.3 Makeup Air .................. 119
Table 802.10.1.5 Minimum Thickness for
701.4 Indoor Combustion Air ......... 119
Steel Vent Connectors for
701.5 Indoor Opening Size and Medium-Heat Appliances
Location .................... 119 and Commercial and
701.6 Outdoor Combustion Air ........ 120 Industrial Incinerators .......... 134
701.7 Combination Indoor and 802.11 Vent Connectors for
Outdoor Combustion Air ........ 121 Category II, Category III, and
Category IV Appliances ........ 136
701.8 Engineered Installations ........ 121
802.12 Draft Hoods and Draft
701.9 Mechanical Combustion Air
Controls .................... 136
Supply ...................... 121
802.13 Manually Operated Dampers .... 136
701.10 Louvers, Grilles, and Screens ... 122
802.14 Automatically Operated Vent
701.11 Combustion Air Ducts .......... 122
Dampers .................... 136
701.12 Dampers Prohibited ........... 122
802.15 Obstructions ................. 136
702.0 Process Air .................. 122
802.16 Protection of Gas Appliances
702.1 General ..................... 122 from Fumes or Gases Other
703.0 Extra Device or Attachment .... 122 than Products of Combustion .... 137
703.1 General ... ......... . .... 122 803.0 Sizing of Category I Venting
704.0 Bleed Lines for Systems .................... 137
Diaphragm-Type Valves ........ 122 803.1 Additional Requirements for
704.1 General .................... 122 Single Appliance Vent. ......... 137
803.2 Additional Requirements for
Multiple Appliance Vent
CHAPTER 8 CHIMNEYS AND VENTS ....... 123
Table 803.1.3(7) through
801.0 General ..................... 125 Table 803.1 .3( 15) ............. 138
801.1 Applicability .................. 125 Table 803.2.1 Vent Connector Maximum
801.2 Venting of Gas Appliances ...... 125 Length ...................... 139
801.3 Appliances Fueled by Table 803.1.3(1) Type B Double-Wall Gas Vent ... 143
Other Fuels .................. 125 Table 803.1.3(2) Type B Double-Wall Gas Vent ... 146
802.0 Venting of Appliances .......... 125 Table 803.1.3(3) Masonry Chimney ............. 148
802.1 Minimum Safe Performance ..... 125 Table 803.1.3(4) Masonry Chimney.. .... . .... 150
802.2 Connection to Venting Systems .. 125 Table 803.1.3(5) Single-Wall Metal Pipe or
802.3 Design and Construction. . .... 125 Type B Asbestos-Cement Vent. .. 152

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 Table 803.1 .3(6) Exterior Masonry Chimney ...... 153 904.6 Steam Safety and Pressure-
Table 803.1.3(7) Type B Double-Wall Vent ...... 154 Relief Valves ................. 174
Table 803.1.3(8) Type B Double-Wall Vent ....... 158 904.7 Furnace Plenums and
Air Ducts .................... 174
Table 803.1.3(9) Masonry Chimney ............. 160
904.8 Refrigeration Coils ............ 174
Table 803.1.3(10) Masonry Chimney ............. 162
904.9 Cooling Units used with
Table 803.1.3(11) Single-Wall Metal Pipe or
Heating Boilers ............... 175
Type B Asbestos-Cement Vent. .. 164
904.10 Appliances in Attics and
Table 803.1.3(12) Exterior Masonry Chimney ...... 165 Under-Floor Spaces ........... 175
Table 803.1.3(13) Exterior Masonry Chimney ...... 166 905.0 Clothes Dryers ............... 175
Table 803.1.3(14) Exterior Masonry Crlimney ...... 167 905.1 Clearance ................... 175
Table 803.1.3(15) Exterior Masonry Chimney ...... 168 905.2 Exhausting to the Outdoors ..... 175
905.3 Provisions for Makeup Air ....... 175
CHAPTER 9 INSTALLATION OF 905.4 Exhaust Ducts for Type 1
SPECIFIC APPLIANCES ....... 169 Clothes Dryers ............... 175
901.0 General ..................... 171 905.5 Exhaust Ducts for Type 2
901.1 Applicability .................. 171 Clothes Dryers ............... 175
902.0 General ..................... 171 905.6 Multiple-Family or Public Use .... 176
902.1 Nonindustrial Gas Appliance .... 171 906.0 Conversion Burners ........... 176
902.2 Combustion Air from 906.1 General ..................... 176
Bedroom or Batllroom ......... 171 907.0 Decorative Appliances for
902.3 Added or Converted Installation in Vented Fireplaces .. 176
Appliances .................. 171 907.1 Prohibited Installations ......... 176
902.4 Type of Gas(es) .............. 171 907.2 Installation .................. 176
902.5 Building Structural 907.3 Fireplace Screens ............. 176
Members .................... 171
908.0 Gas Fireplaces, Vented ........ 176
902.6 Flammable Vapors ............ 171
908.1 Prohibited Installations ......... 176
902.7 Combination of Appliances ...... 171
908.2 Installation .................. 176
903.0 Air-Conditioning Appliances
Table 907.2 Free Opening Area of Crlimney
(Gas-Fired Air Conditioners and
Damper for Venting Flue Gases
Heat Pumps) ................. 171
from Unlisted Decorative
903.1 Independent Gas Piping ........ 171 Appliances for Installation
903.2 Connection of Gas Engine- in Vented Fireplaces ........... 176
Powered Air Conditioners ....... 171 908.3 Combustion and
903.3 Clearances for Indoor Circulating Air ................ 177
Installation .................. 171 909.0 Non-Recirculating Direct Gas-
903.4 Assembly and Installation ....... 172 Fired Industrial Air Heaters ...... 177
903.5 Furnace Plenums and Air 909.1 Application .................. 177
Ducts ...................... 172
909.2 Prohibited Installations ......... 177
903.6 Refrigeration Coils ............ 172
909.3 Installation .................. 177
903.7 Switches in Electrical Supply
909.4 Clearance from Combustible
Line ........................ 172
Materials .................... 177
904.0 Central Heating Boilers
909.5 Air Supply ................... 177
and Furnaces ................ 172
909.6 Atmospheric Vents, Gas
904.1 Location .................... 172
Reliefs, or Bleeds ............. 177
904.2 Clearance ................... 172
909.7 Relief Openings .............. 177
904.3 Assembly and Installation ....... 173
909.8 Purging ..................... 177
Table 904.2 Clearances to Combustible
Material for Unlisted Furnaces, 910.0 Recirculating Direct Gas-Fired
Boilers, and Air Conditioners .... 173 Industrial Air Heaters .......... 177
904.4 Temperature- or Pressure- 910.1 Application .................. 177
Limiting Devices .............. 174 910.2 Prohibited Installations ......... 177
904.5 Low-Water Cutoff ............. 174 910.3 Installation .................. 177

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 910.4 Clearance from Combustible 913.8 Ventilation. . . . . . . . . . .. . ..... 181
Materials. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 178 914.0 Food Service Appliances,
910.5 Air Supply. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . 178 Counter Appliances ........... 181
910.6 Atmospheric Vents, Gas 914.1 Vertical Clearance ............ 181
Reliefs or Bleeds . . . . . . . . .. .. 178 914.2 Clearance for Listed
910.7 Relief Openings . . . . .. . ...... 178 Appliances .................. 181
910.8 Purging ..................... 178 914.3 Clearance for Unlisted
911.0 Duct Furnaces ............... 178 Appliances .................. 181
911.1 Clearances .................. 178 914.4 Mounting of Unlisted
911.2 Installation of Duct Furnaces .... 178 Appliances .................. 181

911.3 Access Panels ............... 178 915.0 Hot Plates and Laundry
Stoves. . .. . ................ 181
911.4 Location of Draft Hoods and
915.1 General. . . . . . . . . . . . .. . ..... 181
Controls .................... 178
916.0 Household Cooking
911.5 Circulating Air ................ 178
Appliances .................. 181
911.6 Duct Furnaces Used with
916.1 Floor-Mounted Units ........... 181
Refrigeration Systems ......... 178
916.2 Built-In Units. . . . . . .. . ....... 182
911.7 Installation in Commercial
Garages and Aircraft 917.0 Illuminating Appliances. .. . .... 182
Hangars . .. . ............... 179 917.1 Clearances for Listed
911.8 Installation in Commercial Appliances .................. 182
Garages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. .. 179 917.2 Clearances for Unlisted
911.9 Installation in Aircraft Appliances .................. 182
Hangars .................... 179 Table 917.2 Clearances for Unlisted Outdoor
Open-Flame Illuminating
912.0 Floor Furnaces ............... 179
Appliances .................. 182
912.1 Installation ..... .. . ......... 179
917.3 Mounting on Buildings ......... 183
912.2 Temperature Limit Controls ..... 179
917.4 Mounting on Posts ............ 183
912.3 Combustion and Circulating
917.5 Gas Appliance Pressure
Air ......................... 179
Regulators .................. 183
912.4 Placement. .................. 179
918.0 Incinerators, Commercial-
912.5 Bracing . . . . . .. ............. 179 Industrial ................... 183
912.6 Support. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . 179 918.1 General. .................... 183
912.7 Clearance ................... 179 919.0 Infrared Heaters .............. 183
912.8 Access. .. . ................ 179 919.1 Support ..................... 183
912.9 Seepage Pan . . . . . . .. . ...... 179 919.2 Suspended Low-Intensity
912.10 Wind Protection .............. 180 Infrared Tube Heaters .. . ..... 183

912.11 Upper-Floor Installations ....... 180 919.3 Clearance ................... 183

912.12 First Floor Installation. . . .. . ... 180 919.4 Combustion and

Ventilation Air ................ 183
913.0 Food Service Appliance,
919.5 Installation in Commercial
Floor Mounted ............... 180
Garages and Aircraft Hangars ... 183
913.1 Clearance for Listed
920.0 Open-Top Broiler Units ......... 183
Appliances .................. 180
920.1 Listed Units .................. 183
913.2 Clearance for Unlisted
Appliances .................. 180 920.2 Unlisted Units. . . . . . . . .. . .... 183
920.3 Protection Above
913.3 Mounting on Combustible
Domestic Units. . . . . . .. . ..... 183
Floor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . .. 180
920.4 Commercial Units ............. 183
913.4 Installation on Noncombustible
Floor ....................... 180 921.0 Outdoor Cooking Appliances .... 183
913.5 Combustible Material 921.1 Listed Units. . . . . . . .. . ...... 183
Adjacent to Cooking Top ....... 181 921.2 Unlisted Units ................ 184
913.6 Use with Casters ............. 181 922.0 Pool Heaters ................. 184
913.7 Level Installation .............. 181 922.1 Location .................... 184

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 922.2 Clearance ................... 184 932.1 General ..................... 187
922.3 Temperature or Pressure- 933.0 Appliances for Installation in
Limiting Devices ........... , .. 184 Manufactured Housing ......... 187
922.4 Bypass Valves ............... 184 933.1 General ..................... 187
922.5 Venting. . .. . ............... 184 934.0 Fuel Cell Power Plants ......... 187
923.0 Re"frigerators ................. 184 934.1 General ..................... 187
923.1 Clearance ................... 184 935.0 Evaporative Cooling Systems ... 187
923.2 Venting or Ventilating Kits 935.1 General ..................... 187
Approved for Use With a 935.2 Location .................... 187
Re"frigerator. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 184 935.3 Access, Inspection, and Repair .. 187
924.0 Room Heaters ............... 184 935.4 Installation .................. 187
924.1 Prohibited Installations ......... 184
924.2 Installations in Institutions ...... 184 CHAPTER 10 STEAM AND HOT WATER
924.3 Clearance ................... 184 BOILERS ................... 189
924.4 Wall-Type Room Heaters ....... 185 1001.0 General ..................... 191
925.0 Stationary Gas Engines ........ 185 1001.1 Applicability .................. 191
925.1 General .................... 185 1002.0 Standards ................... 191
925.2 Connection to the Gas Supply 1002.1 General ..................... 191
Piping ...................... 185 1002.2 Oil-Burning Boilers ............ 191
926.0 Gas-Fired Toilets ... . ....... 185 1002.3 Electric Boilers. . . .. . ........ 191
926.1 Clearance ................... 185 1003.0 Workmanship ................ 191
926.2 Installation on Combustible 1003.1 General ..................... 191
Floors ...................... 185 1004.0 Detailed Requirements ......... 191
926.3 Vents ....................... 185 1004.1 Safety Requirements .......... 191
927.0 Unit Heaters ................. 185 1004.2 Controls . . .. . .............. 191
927.1 Support. . . . . . .. . ........... 185 1004.3 Gauges ..................... 191
927.2 Clearance ................... 185 1004.4 Stack Dampers ............... 191
927.3 Combustion and 1004.5 Welding ..................... 191
Circulating Air. . . . . . . . . . . . .. . 185
1005.0 Expansion Tanks ............. 191
927.4 Ductwork .................... 185
1005.1 General. . . . . .. . ............ 191
927.5 Installation in Commercial
Garages and Aircraft Hangars ... 185 1005.2 Systems with Open Expansion
928.0 Wall Furnaces ................ 185 Tanks ...................... 191

928.1 Installation .................. 185 1005.3 Closed-Type Systems. . . . . .. .. 192

928.2 Location .................... 186 1005.4 Minimum Capacity of Closed-
Type Tank ................... 192
928.3 Combustion and
Circulating Air ................ 186 Table 1005.4(1) Expansion Tank Capacities for
929.0 Appliances for Installation in Gravity Hot Water Systems ..... 192
Manufactured Housing ......... 186 Table 1005.4(2) Expansion Tank Capacities for
929.1 General ..................... 186 Forced Hot Water Systems ..... 192
930.0 Small Ceramic Kilns ........... 186 1006.0 Safety or Relief Valve Discharge .. 192
930.1 General ..................... 186 1006.1 General ..................... 192
930.2 Installation .................. 186 1007.0 Shutoff Valves ................ 192
930.3 Fuel-Gas Controls ............ 186 1007.1 General ..................... 192
930.4 Electrical Equipment. .......... 186 1008.0 Gas-Pressure Regulators ....... 192
930.5 Installations Inside Buildings .... 186 1008.1 General. . . . . . . . . . . .. . ...... 192
930.6 Exterior Installations ........... 187 1009.0 Low-Water Cutoff. . . . . .. . .... 192
931.0 Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) 1009.1 General ..................... 192
Vehicular Fuel Systems ........ 187 1010.0 Combustion Regulators -
931.1 General ..................... 187 Safety Valves .. . ............ 193
932.0 Outdoor Open Flame Decorative 1010.1 General ..................... 193
Appliances .................. 187 1011.0 Automatic Boilers ............. 193

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 1011.1 General ..................... 193 1102.0 Refrigeration Systems ......... 201
1012.0 Clearance for Access .......... 193 1102.1 General ..................... 201
1012.1 General ..................... 193 1102.2 Refrigerants ................. 201
1012.2 Power Boilers ................ 193 1103.0 Refrigerant Classification ....... 201
1012.3 Steam-Heating Boilers, 1103.1 General ..................... 201
Hot Water Boilers, and 1104.0 Classification of Refrigeration
Power Boilers ................ 193 Systems .................... 201
1012.4 Package Boilers, Steam-Heating 1104.1 General ..................... 201
Boilers, and Hot-Water-Heating
1104.2 High-Probability System ........ 201
Boilers ...................... 193
1013.0 Boiler Rooms and Enclosures ... 193 1104.3 Low-Probability System ........ 201

1013.1 General. . . . . . . . .. . ......... 193 110S.0 Requirements for Refrigerant and

Refrigeration System Use ...... 201
1014.0 Mounting .................... 193
110S.1 System Selection ............. 201
1014.1 General ..................... 193
1105.2 Volume of Occupied Space ..... 201
101S.0 Floors ...................... 193
110S.3 Refrigerated Process and
101S.1 General ..................... 193
Storage Areas ................ 201
1016.0 Chimneys or Vents ............ 193
110S.4 Refrigerant Purity ............. 201
1016.1 General. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. .. 193
1106.0 General Requirements ......... 202
1017.0 Drainage. . .. . .............. 193
1106.1 Human Comfort .............. 202
1017.1 General. . . . . . . . . . . . .. . ..... 193
1106.2 Supports and Anchorage . .. . .. 202
1018.0 Boilers, Stokers, and
1106.3 Access ................... 202
Steam Generators ............ 194
101B.1 General ..................... 194 1106.4 Illumination and Service
Receptacles ................. 202
1019.0 Air for Combustion and
Ventilation ................... 194 1106.5 Protection from Mechanical
Damage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 202
1019.1 General. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. .. 194
1106.6 Electrical .................... 202
1020.0 Operating Adjustments and
Instructions. . . .. ....... . ... 194 1106.7 Ventilation of Rooms Containing
Condensing Units ............. 202
1020.1 General ..................... 194
1106.B Prohibited Locations ........... 203
1021.0 Inspections and Tests .......... 194
1106.9 Condensation Control ......... 203
1021.1 General ..................... 194
1106.10 Condensate . . .. ........... 203
1022.0 Operating Permit ............. 194
1022.1 General. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 194 1106.11 Defrost ..................... 203

1023.0 Maintenance Inspection ........ 194 1106.12 Overflows ................... 203

1023.1 General ..................... 194 1106.13 Condensate, Defrost, and
Overflow Disposal.. . ......... 203
1023.2 Power and Miniature Boilers . .. 194
1023.3 Steam- and Water-Heating 1106.14 Refrigerant Port Protection ...... 203
Boilers ...................... 194 1107.0 Refrigeration Machinery Rooms .. 203
1023.4 Automatic Steam-Heating 1107.1 Where Required. . . . . . . . . . . .. 203
Boilers ...................... 194 1107.2 Dimensions. . .. . ............ 203
1023.S Unfired Pressure Vessels ....... 194
1107.3 Exits.. ........... . ....... 203
1024.0 Operation and Maintenance of
1107.4 Refrigerant-Vapor Alarms ....... 203
Boilers and Pressure Vessels .... 194
1107.S Separ~ion .................. 203
1024.1 General ..................... 194
Table 1011.1 Controls and Limit Devices for 1107.6 Combustion Air and Return Air. . 204
Automatic Boilers ............. 196 1107.7 Special Requirements ......... 204
1108.0 Refrigeration Machinery
CHAPTER 11 REFRIGERATION ............ 199 Room Ventilation ............. 204
1101.0 General. . . . . .. . ........... 201 1108.1 Gener~ .................. 204
1101.1 Applicability. . . . . . . . . . . .. . ... 201 110B.2 Refrigeration Machinery Rooms .. 204
Part I Refrigeration Systems ........ 201 110B.3 Distribution of Ventilation . . . .. 204

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 110S.4 Intermittent Control of the 111S.0 Pressure-Relief Device
Ventilation Systems ........... 204 Settings ..................... 206
110S.S Emergency Control of the 111S.1 Pressure-Relief Valve Setting .... 206
Ventilation Systems ........... 204 111S.2 Rupture Member Setting ....... 206
110S.6 Central Control of Ventilation 1116.0 Marking of Pressure-Relief
Systems .................... 204 Devices ..................... 207
110S.7 Ventilation Discharge .......... 204 1116.1 Pressure-Relief Valves. . .. . ... 207
110S.S Fans ....................... 204 1116.2 Rupture Members ............. 207
110S.9 Ventilation Intake ............. 204 1116.3 Fusible Plugs ................ 207
1109.0 Refrigeration Machinery Room 1117.0 Overpressure Protection ........ 207
Equipment and Controls ........ 20S
1117.1 General ..................... 207
1109.1 General ..................... 20S
1117.2 Type of Protection ............ 207
1109.2 Electrical ................... 20S
1117.3 Three-Way Valve Required ..... 207
1109.3 Storage ..................... 20S
1117.4 Parallel Pressure-Relief
1109.4 Emergency Control ............ 20S
Devices. . . . . . . . . .. . ........ 207
1110.0 Refrigeration Piping, Containers,
1117.S Discharge Capacity ........... 207
and Valves .................. 20S
1117.6 Rating of Pressure-Relief
1110.1 General ..................... 20S
Valves ...................... 207
1110.2 Nonferrous Materials .......... 20S
Table 1117.S Value of Factor Dependent. ..... 207
1110.3 Ferrous Materials ............. 20S
1117.7 Rating of Rupture Members
1111.0 Erection of Refrigerant Piping ... 20S and Fusible Plugs ............. 20S
1111.1 General ..................... 20S 1117.S Discharge Location ............ 20S
1111.2 Support ..................... 20S 111S.0 Discharge Piping ............. 20S
1111.3 Protection from Damage ....... 20S 111S.1 General. . . . . . . . . . . . .. . ..... 20S
1111.4 Visual Inspection ...... .. . ... 20S 1119.0 Special Discharge
1111.S Prohibited Locations ........... 20S Requirements ................ 20S
1111 .6 Underground Piping ........... 20S 1119.1 General ..................... 20S
1111.7 Joints ...................... 20S 1119.2 Design Requirements .......... 20S
1111.S Identification ................. 20S 1119.3 Testing ................... 209
1112.0 Refrigerant Control Valves ...... 20S 1120.0 Ammonia Discharge ........... 209
1120.1 Gener~ ..................... 209
1112.1 Location .................... 20S
1112.2 Support .................... 206 1121.0 Detection and Alarm Systems ... 209

1112.3 Access ..................... 206 1121.1 General ..................... 209

1112.4 Identification ................. 206 1121.2 Power and Supervision ........ 209
1113.0 Pressure-Limiting Devices ...... 206 1121.3 Annunciation. . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . 209
1113.1 Where Required .............. 206 1121.4 Installation, Maintenance,
and Testing .................. 209
1113.2 Setting ..................... 206
1113.3 Connection ........ " ....... 206 1122.0 Emergency Pressure Control
System ..................... 209
1113.4 Operation ................... 206
1122.1 General ..................... 209
1114.0 Pressure-Relief Devices ........ 206
1123.0 Equipment Identification ....... 209
1114.1 General ..................... 206
1123.1 General ..................... 209
1114.2 Positive-Displacement
Compressor ................. 206 1123.2 Volume and Type ............. 209
1114.3 Liquid-Containing Portions 1123.3 Permanent Sign .............. 209
of Systems . . . . . . . .. . ....... 206 1124.0 Testing of Refrigeration
1114.4 Evaporato~ ................. 206 Equipment '" ............... 209
1114.S Actuation. . . . . . .. ....... . .. 206 1124.1 Factory Tests ................ 209
1114.6 Stop Valves Prohibited ......... 206 1124.2 Field Tests .................. 209
1114.7 Location .................... 206 1124.3 Test Medium ................. 209
1114.S Materials .................... 206 Table 1124.2 Field Leak Test Pressures ...... 210

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 1124.4 Declaration .................. 21 0 1201.8 PE-AL-PE ................... 225
1124.5 Brine Systems ............... 210 Table 1201.8 PE-AL-PE
1125.0 Maintenance and Operation ..... 210 Pressure-Temperature ......... 225
1125.1 General. . . . . . . . . . .. . ....... 210 Part II Hydronic Panel Heating
Systems .................... 225
1126.0 Storage of Refrigerants
and Refrigerant Oils ........... 210 1202.0 Scope ...................... 225
1126.1 General ..................... 210 1202.1 Gener~ ..................... 225
Part Ii Cooling Towers .............. 210 1203.0 Installation .................. 225
1127.0 General ..................... 210 1203.1 Design and Installation ......... 225
1127.1 Applicability .................. 210 1203.2 Pressure Testing .............. 225
1128.0 Support and Anchorage ........ 210 1204.0 Piping Materials .............. 225
1128.1 General ..................... 210 1204.1 Panel(s) .................... 225
1129.0 Drainage .................... 210 1204.2 Hot-Water Supply Lines ........ 225
1129.1 General. . . . . . . . . . . .. . ..... 210 1205.0 Piping Joints ................. 225
1130.0 Chemical Treatment Systems ... 210 1205.1 General ..................... 225
1130.1 General ..................... 210 1206.0 Heat Sources ................ 225
1131.0 Location .................... 210 1206.1 General .................... 225
1131.1 General ..................... 210 1207.0 Testing ..................... 226
1132.0 Electrical. . . . . . . . . .. . ...... 210 1207.1 General ..................... 226
1132.1 General ..................... 210
1133.0 Re"frigerants and Hazardous CHAPTER 13 FUEL GAS PiPING ........... 227
Fluids ...................... 210 Part I Fuel Piping ................. 229
1133.1 General ..................... 210
1301.0 Scope of Gas Piping .......... 229
Table 1102.2 Refrigerant Groups, Properties,
1301.1 Coverage of Piping System ..... 229
and Allowable Quantities ....... 211
1301.2 Piping System Requirements .... 229
Table 1105.1 Permissible Refrigeration
Systems .................... 215 1301.3 Applications. . . .. . .......... 229
1302.0 General ..................... 229
CHAPTER 12 HYDRONICS ................ 217 1302.1 Installation .................. 229
Part I Steam and Water Piping ...... 219 1303.0 Inspection ................... 229
1201.0 General ..................... 219 1303.1 Inspection Notification ......... 229
1201.1 Applicability .................. 219 1303.2 Excavation .................. 229
1201.2 High Pressure Systems ........ 219 1303.3 Type of Inspections ........... 229
1201.3 Low Pressure Systems ......... 219 1303.4 Inspection Waived ............ 230
Table 1201.3.1 Materials for Hydronic System 1304.0 Certificate of Inspection ........ 230
Piping, Tubing, and Fittings. . .. 220
1304.1 Issuance .................... 230
1201.4 PEX Tubing .................. 223
1304.2 Gas Supplier ................. 230
Table 1201.4 PEX Tubing Pressure/
Temperature ................. 223 1304.3 Unlawful .................... 230
1201.5 PEX~AL~PEX ................ 223 1305.0 Authority to Render Gas
Service. . . . . . . . . . . .. . ...... 230
Table 1201.5 PEX-AL-PEX Piping
PressurelTemperature ......... 223 1305.1 Authorized Personnel .......... 230
1201.6 Polypropylene Pipe ............ 224 1305.2 Outlets ..................... 230
Table 1201.6 Polypropylene Piping 1306.0 Authority to Disconnect . . .. . .. 230
PressurelTemperature ......... 224 1306.1 Disconnection ................ 230
1201.7 PEpRT Tubing. . . . . .. . ....... 224 1306.2 Notice. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 230
Table 1201.7(1) PEpRT Tubing
1306.3 Capped Outlets ............... 230
PressurelTemperature
(ASTM F 2623) ............... 224 1307.0 Temporary Use of Gas ......... 230

Table 1201.7(2) PEpRT Tubing 1307.1 General ..................... 230

PressurelTemperature 1308.0 Gas Piping System Design,
(ASTM F 2769) ............... 224 Materials, and Components ..... 230

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 1308.1 Installation of Piping System .... 230 1312.3 Connection of Portable and
1308.2 Provision for Location of Point Mobile Industrial Appliances ..... 242
of Delivery. . . .. . ............ 230 1312.4 Appliance Shutoff Valves and
1308.3 Interconnections Between Gas Connections ................. 242
Piping Systems ............... 230 1312.5 Quick-Disconnect Devices ...... 242
1308.4 Sizing of Gas Piping Systems ... 231 1312.6 Gas Convenience Outlets ...... 242
1308.5 Acceptable Piping Materials 1312.7 Sediment Trap . . . . . . . . .... 242
and Joining Methods .......... 231 1312.8 Installation of Piping ........... 243
Table 1308.4.1 Approximate Gas Input for 1313.0 Appliance Overpressure
Typical Appliances ............ 231 Protection ................... 243
Table 1308.5.9.2 Specifications for Threading 1313.1 General ..................... 243
Metallic Pipe ................. 232 1314.0 Safety Shutoff Devices for
1308.6 Gas Meters .................. 234 Unlisted LP-Gas Appliance
1308.7 Gas Pressure Regulators. . .234 Used Indoors ................ 243
1308.8 Backpressure Protection ....... 235 1314.1 General ..................... 243
1308.9 Low-Pressure Protection . . . . .. 235 1315.0 Liquefied Petroleum Gas
Facilities and Piping ........... 243
1308.10 Shutoff Valves ................ 235
1315.1 General. . . . . . . . .. . ......... 243
1308.11 Expansion and Flexibility ....... 235
1316.0 Pressure Testing and Inspection . 243
1309.0 Excess Flow Valve ............ 235
1316.1 Piping Installations. .. . ....... 243
1309.1 General. . . . . . . . . . . . .. . ..... 235
1316.2 Inspection Requirements ....... 243
1310.0 Venting of Gas Appliance
Pressure Regulators. .. . ...... 235 1316.3 Repairs and Additions ......... 243

General. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. .. 235 1316.4 New Branches .............. 243

1310.1
1316.5 Piping System ................ 243
1311.0 Gas Piping Installation ......... 236
1316.6 Regulators and Valves. . . .. . .. 243
1311.1 Piping Underground ........... 236
1316.7 Test Medium ................. 243
1311.2 Installation of Piping ........... 237
1316.8 Test Preparation .............. 243
Table 1311.2.5.1 Support of Piping ............. 237
1316.9 Test Pressure ................ 244
1311.3 Concealed Piping in Buildings ... 237
Piping in Vertical Chases ....... 238 1316.10 Detection of Leaks and Defects .. 244
1311.4
1316.11 Piping System Leak Test ....... 244
1311.5 Maximum Design Operating
Pressure .................... 238 1316.12 Purging Requirements ......... 244
1311.6 Gas Pipe Turns ............... 238 Table 1316.12.1 Size and Length of Piping ...... 244
1311.7 Drips and Sediment Traps ...... 239 1317.0 Interconnections Between
1311.8 Outlets . . . . . . . . . . . ....... 239 Gas-Piping Systems ........... 245

1311.9 Branch Pipe Connection ........ 239 1317.1 Interconnections Supplying

Separate Users ............... 245
1311.10 Manual Gas Shutoff Valves ..... 239
1317.2 Interconnections for Standby
1311.11 Prohibited Devices ............ 240
Fuels ....................... 245
1311.12 Systems Containing Gas-Air 1318.0 Required Gas Supply .......... 245
Mixtures Outside the Flammable
1318.1 General ..................... 245
Range ...................... 240
1318.2 Volume ................... 245
1311.13 Systems Containing Flammable
Gas-Air Mixtures .............. 240 1318.3 Gas Appliances ............... 245
1311.14 Electrical Bonding and 1318.4 Size of Piping Outlets .......... 245
Grounding ................... 241 1319.0 Required Gas Piping Size ...... 246
1311.15 Electrical Circuits ............. 241 1319.1 Pipe Sizing Methods. . .. . ..... 246
1311.16 Electrical Connections ......... 241 1319.2 Tables for Sizing Gas Piping
1312.0 Appliance Connections to Systems .................... 246
Building Piping ............... 241 1319.3 Sizing Equations .............. 246
1312.1 Connecting Gas Appliances ..... 241 Table 1319.3 Cr and Yfor Natural Gas and
1312.2 Use of Nonmetallic Gas Hose Undiluted Propane at Standard
Connectors .................. 242 Conditions ................... 246

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 1319.4 Sizing of Piping Sections ...... 246 1320.1 General ..................... 284
1319.5 Engineering Methods .......... 247 1320.2 Recreational Vehicle Park
1319.6 Variable Gas Pressures ........ 247 Fuel-Gas Equipment
and Installations .............. 284
Table 1319.2(1) Schedule 40 Metallic Pipe ...... 249
1321.0 Gas Supply Connections ...... 284
Table 1319.2(2) Schedule 40 Metallic Pipe ...... 250
1321.1 General ..................... 284
Table 1319.2(3) Schedule 40 Metallic Pipe ...... 251
1321.2 Location of Gas Supply
Table 1319.2(4) Schedule 40 Metallic Pipe ...... 252 Connection .................. 284
Table 1319.2(5) Schedule 40 Metallic Pipe . . . 253 1322.0 Single and Multiple
Table 1319.2(6) Schedule 40 Metallic Pipe ...... 254 Manufactured Home Site
Table 1319.2(7) Semi-Rigid Copper Tubing ...... 255 Fuel Supply Systems ........... 284
Table 1319.2(8) Semi-Rigid Copper Tubing ...... 256 1322.1 Gas Supply Connections -
Underground Gas Piping ....... 284
Table 1319.2(9) Semi-Rigid Copper Tubing ...... 257
1323.0 Manufactured Home Site
Table 1319.2(10) Semi-Rigid Copper Tubing ...... 258 Gas Shutoff Valve ............. 284
Table 1319.2(11) Semi-Rigid Copper Tubing ...... 259 1323.1 General. . . . . . . .. . .......... 284
Table 1319.2(12) Semi-Rigid Copper Tubing ...... 260 1324.0 Gas Meters. . . . . ........... 284
Table 1319.2(13} Semi-Rigid Copper Tubing ...... 261 1324.1 Support of Meteffi ............ 284
Table 1319.2(14) Corrugated Stainless Steel 1324.2 Location of Meters . .. . ....... 284
Tubing (CSST) ............... 262
1324.3 Meter Shutoff Valve or Cock. .. .284
Table 1319.2(15) Corrugated Stainless Steel
1325.0 Multiple Manufactured
Tubing (CSST) ............... 263
Home Site Fuel Distribution
Table 1319.2(16) Corrugated Stainless Steel and Supply Systems ........... 284
Tubing (CSST) . . . .. . ........ 264
1326.0 Cathodic Protection
Table 1319.2(17) Corrugated Stainless Steel Requirements ................ 284
Tubing (CSST) . . . . . . . . . . . .. . 265
1326.1 General. .. . ................ 284
Table 1319.2(18) Corrugated Stainless Steel
Tubing (CSST) ............... 266 1327.0 Manufactured Home Community
LPG Supply Systems .......... 285
Table 1319.2(19) Polyethylene Plastic Pipe ....... 267
1327.1 General .................... 285
Table 1319.2(20) Polyethylene Plastic Pipe ....... 268
1328.0 Required Gas Supply .......... 285
Table 1319.2(21) Polyethylene Plastic Pipe ....... 269
1328.1 General ..................... 285
Table 1319.2(22) Polyethylene Plastic Tubing ..... 270
Table 1319.2(23) Polyethylene Plastic Tubing.. .. 270 Table 1328.1 Demand Factors for Use in
Calculating Gas Piping Systems
Table 1319.2(24) Schedule 40 Metallic Pipe ...... 271
in M/H Communities ........... 285
Table 1319.2(25) Schedule 40 Metallic Pipe ...... 272
1329.0 Gas Pipe Sizing and Pressure ... 285
Table 1319.2(26} Schedule 40 Metallic Pipe ...... 273
1329.1 Size ........................ 285
Table 1319.2(27) Schedule 40 Metallic Pipe ...... 274
1329.2 Pressure .................... 285
Table 1319.2(28} Semi-Rigid Copper Tubing ...... 275
1330.0 Gas Piping Materials .......... 285
Table 1319.2(29) Semi-Rigid Copper Tubing ...... 276
1330.1 Metal ...................... 285
Table 1319.2(30) Semi-Rigid Copper Tubing ...... 277
1330.2 Protection Coatings for Metal
Table 1319.2(31) Corrugated Stainless Steel
Gas Piping . . .. . ........... 285
Tubing (CSST) ............... 278
1330.3 Plastic. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .... 285
Table 1319.2(32) Corrugated Stainless Steel
Tubing (CSST) ............... 279 1331.0 Gas Piping Installations ........ 285
Table 1319.2(33) Corrugated Stainless Steel 1331.1 Minimum Burial Below
Tubing (CSST) ............... 280 Ground Level and Clearances ... 285
Table 1319.2(34) Polyethylene Plastic Pipe ....... 281 1331.2 Metallic Gas Piping ............ 285
Table 1319.2(35) Polyethylene Plastic Pipe ....... 282 1331.3 Plastic Gas Piping ............ 286
Table 1319.2(36) Polyethylene Plastic Tubing ..... 283 1331.4 Gas Piping System Shutoff
Part II Fuel Supply: Manufactured/Mobile Valve ....................... 286
Home Parks and Recreational 1332.0 Liquefied Petroleum Gas
Vehicle Parks ............... 284 Appliances .................. 286
1320.0 Fuel Gas Piping System ........ 284 1332.1 General ..................... 286

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 1333.0 Oil Supply ................... 286 CHAPTER 16 STATIONARY POWER
1333.1 General ..................... 286 PLANTS .................... 297
1333.2 Minimum Oil Supply 1601.0 Stationary Fuel Cell
Tank Size ................... 286 Power Plants . . . . . . . . ...... 299
1333.3 Oil Supply Connections ........ 286 1601.1 General ..................... 299
1334.0 Fuel Supply Systems 1602.0 Stationary Engine Generators ... 299
Installation .. . . . .. . ......... 286 1602.1 General .................... 299
1334.1 Flexible Gas Connector ........ 286
1334.2 Use of Approved Pipe and CHAPTER 17 REFERENCED STANDARDS.... 301
Fittings of Extension ........... 286 1701.0 General ..................... 303
1334.3 Mechanical Protection ......... 287 1701.1 Applicability .................. 303
1334.4 Special Rules on 1701.2 Standards .................. 303
Atmospherically
Table 1701.0 Referenced Standards ........ 304
Controlled Regulators .......... 287
1334.5 Fuel Gas Piping Test .. . ...... 287
APPENDICES TABLE OF CONTENTS .....•.. 319
1334.6 Oil Tanks .................... 287
Appendix A Residential Plan Examiner
1335.0 Manufactured Home Accessory
Review Form for HVAC
Building Fuel Supply Systems ... 287
System Design ............... 321
1335.1 General. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 287
Appendix B Procedures to be Followed
1336.0 Community Building Fuel Supply to Place Gas Equipment in
Systems in Manufactured Home Operation ................... 325
Communities ................ 287
Appendix C Installation and
1336.1 Fuel Gas Piping and Appliance Testing of Oil (Liquid)
Installations. . . . . . . . . .. . .... 287
Fuel-Fired Equipment .......... 329
1336.2 Oil Supply Systems in M/H
Appendix D Unit Conversion Tables ......... 337
Communities. . . . .. . ......... 287
Appendix E Sustainable Practices .......... 345
1336.3 Oil~Burning Equipment and
Installation .................. 288 Appendix F Sizing of Venting Systems
Serving Appliances Equipped
with Draft Hoods, Category I
CHAPTER 14 PROCESS PIPING ............ 289 Appliances, and Appliances
1401.0 General.. . ................. 291 Listed for Use with Type B
1401.1 Applicability .................. 291 Vents ....................... 433
1402.0 Permit ...................... 291 Appendix G Example Calculation of
1402.1 General ...... ......... . . 291 Outdoor Air Rate .............. 445
1403.0 Plans Required ............... 291
1403.1 General. .. . ................ 291 INDEX .........•................. 449
1404.0 Workmanship . . . . . . . . . . . ... 291
1404.1 General ..................... 291 HISTORY NOTE ...........••••............ 471
1405.0 Inspections .................. 291
1405.1 General ..................... 291
1405.2 Required Inspections .......... 291
1405.3 Other Inspections ............. 291
1406.0 Piping and Tubing ............. 291
1406.1 General, , ................... 291
1406.2 Hazardous Process
Piping (HPP), .... , ........... 291
1406.3 Special Requirements for HPP
Gases ...................... 292

CHAPTER 15 SOLAR SYSTEMS •...•....... 293

1501.0 Gener~ ..................... 295
1501.1 Applicability .................. 295
1502.0 General ..................... 295

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1 ~LlVLJLJlI~ Agency

Adopt Entire Chapter

Adopt Entire as amended
(amended sections listed below)

only those sections that are

listed below
ChapterlSection

Adopt the entire UMe chapter as amended, state-amended sections are listed below:
If there is an "X" under a particular state agency's acronym in this row, it means that a particular state agency has adopted the
entire model code chapter, with state amendments.

Each state-amended section that the agency has added to that particular chapter is listed. There will be an "X" in the column,
by that particular section, under the agency's acronym, as well as an "X" by each section that the agency has adopted.

Example:
CALIFORNIA MECHANICAL CODE - MATRIX ADOPTION TABLE
CHAPTER 1 - GENERAL CODE PROVISIONS
(Matrix Adoption Tables are non-regulatory, intended only as an aid to the user. See Chapter 1 for state agency authority and building application.)

Adopting Agency

Entire Chapter
Adopt Entire Chapter as amen(led
(amended sections listed below)

only those sections that are

listed below
ChapterlSection
101
102

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Adopt only those sections which are listed below:
If there is an "X" under a particular state agency's acronym in this row, it means that particular state agency is adoption only
specific model code or state-amended sections within this chapter. There will be an "X" in the column under the agency's
acronym, as well as an "X" by each section that the agency has adopted.

Example:
CALIFORNIA MECHANICAL CODE MATRIX ADOPTION TABLE
CHAPTER 1 - GENERAL CODE PROVISIONS
(Matrix Adoption Tables are non-regulatory, intended only as an aid to the user. See Chapter 1 for state agency authority and building application.)

Adopting Agency

Adopt Entire Chapter x

------_._------------

Adopt Entire Chapter as amended

(amended sections listed below)

only those sections that are

listed below

101 x
102 x

Legend of Abbreyiations of Adopting State Agencies

BSC California Building Standards Commission (see Section 1.2.0)

SFM Office of the State Fire Marshal (see Section 1.11.0)
HCD 1 Department of Housing and Community Development (see Section 1.8.2.1.1)
HCD2 Department of Housing and Community Development (see Section 1.8.2.1.3)
HCD lIAC Department of Housing and Community Development (see Section 1.8.2.1.2)
DSA-AC Division of the State Architect-Access Compliance (see Section 1.9.1)
DSA-SS Division of the State Architect-Structural Safety (see Section 1.9.2)
DSA-SS/CC Division of the State Architect-Structural Safety/Community Colleges (see Section 1.9.2A)
OSHPD 1 Office of Statewide Health Planning and Development (see Section 1.10.1)
OSHPD 2 Office of Statewide Health Planning and Development (see Section 1.10.2)
OSHPD 3 Office of Statewide Health Planning and Development (see Section 1.10.3)
OSHPD 4 Office of Statewide Health Planning and Development Section 1.1 OA)
BSCC Board of State and Community Corrections (see Section 1.3.0)
DPH Department of Public Health (see Section 1.7.0)
AGR Department of Food and Agriculture (see Section 1.6.0)
CEC Califoll1ia Energy Commission (see Section 100 in Part 2, the Califoll1ia Code)
CA Department of Consumer Affairs (see Section 1A.0):
Board of Barbering and Cosmetology
Board of Examiners in Veterinary Medicine
Board of Pharmacy
Acupuncture Board
Bureau of Home FU111ishings
Structural Pest Control Board
SL State Library (see Section 1.12.0)
SLC State Lands Commission (see Section 1.14.0)
DWR Department of Water Resources (see Section 1.13.0 of Chapter 1 of the Califoll1ia Plumbing Code in Part 2
of Title 24)

The state agencies are available to answer questions about their adoptions. Contact information is provided on page v of this code.

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CHAPTER 1 - ADMINISTRATION
(Matrix Adoption Tables are non-regulatory, intended only as an aid to the user. See Chapter 1 for state agency authority and building application.)
HCD DSA OSHPD
Adopting Agency BSC·SFM
AC SS SS/CC 1

Adopt Entire Chapter as amended

(amended sections listed below)
Adopt only those sections that are
1isted below
Chapter/Section

Division II Administration
101.0- 112.1
11l.2
112.2 112.2.5
113.0 - 117.0

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ADMINISTRATION
DIVISION I
CALIFORNIA ADMINISTRATION
1.1.0 General. lated the Building Standards Commission. See
1.1.1 ntle. These regulations shall be known as the California Section 1.2. Ofor additional scope provisions.
.Mechanical Code, be cited as such and will be referred (2) Local detention facilities regulated by the Correc-
to herein as "this )) The Cal~{ornia Ivfechanical Code is tions Standards Authority. See Section 1.3.0 for
Part 4 of twelve parts of the official compilation and publi- additional scope provisions.
cation ofthe adoption, amendment, and repeal ofmechanical (3) Bm-bering, cosmetology, or electrolysis establish-
regulations to the Cal(fornia Code of Regulations, Title 24, ments, acupuncture offices, pharmacies, veterinary
also referred to as the California Building Standards Code. facilities, and structural pest control locations regu-
II This part incOlporates by adoption the 2012 Uniform lated by the Department of Consumer See
l\;fechanical Code of the International Association of Section 1.4.0 for additional scope provisions.
Plumbing and Mechanical Officials lvith necessmy Cali-
fornia amendments. (4) Reservedfor the California Energy Commission. See
Section 1.5. O{or additional scope provisions.
1.1.2 Purpose. The pUlpose of this code is to establish the
minimum requirements to safeguard the public health, (5) Dairies and places of meat inspection regulated by
the Department of Food and Agriculture. See
and general we!{are through structural strength, means of
Section 1. 6. Ofor additional scope provisions.
egress/acilities, stability, access to persons with disabilities,
sanitation, adequate lighting and ventilation, and energy (6) Organized camps, laborat01:Y anilnal
conservation; safety to l~{e and property from fire and other public swimming pools, radiation
hazards attributed to the built environment; and to provide commissaries serving mobilefood preparation vehi-
to fire fighters and emergency responders during emer- cles, and wild animal quarantinefacilities regulated
gency operations. by the Department o.f Public Health. See Section
1. 7. Ofor additional scope provisions.
1.1.3 Scope. The provisions of this code shall app~v to the
construction, alteration, movement, enlargement, replace- (7) Hotels, motels, lodging houses, apartment houses.
ment, repail~ equipment, use and occupancy, location, main- dwellings, dormitories, condominiums, shelters for
tenance, removal, and defnolition of eve,y building or homeless persons, congregate residences, employee
structure or any appurtenances connected or attached to such housing, factOly-built housing, and other types of
buildings or structures throughout the State of Cal~fornia. dwellings containing sleeping accommodations lvith
or without common toilets or cooking facilities. See
1.1.3.1 Nonstate-Regulated Buildings, Structures, and Section 1. 8.2.1.1for additional scope provisions.
Applications. Except as mod~fied local ordinance
(8) Accommodations for persons with disabilities in
pursuant to Section 1.1.8, the/allowing standards in the
buildings containing newly constructed covered
Ca/({ornia Code o.lRegulations, Title 24, Parts 2, 2.5, 3,
multUamily dwellings, new common use
4, 5, 6, 9, 10 and 11 shall apply to all occupancies and
serving existing covered rnult{lamily
applications flot regulated by a state agency. additions to existing buildings where the addition
1.1.3.2 State-Regulated Buildings, Structures, and alone meets the definition of "COVERED AIULTI-
Applications. The model code, state amendments to the FAMILY DWELLINGS,)) and common-use spaces
model code, and/or state amendments where there are no serving covered mult(lamily dwellings lvhich are
relevant model code provisions shall apply to the regulated by the Department of Housing and
j()llowing buildings, structures, and applications regu- Community Development. See Section 1.8.2.1.2 for
II lated by state agencies as specified in Section 1.2.0 additional scope provisions.
through 1.14. OJ except where mod(lied by local ordinance (9) Permanent buildings and permanent accessOlY
pursuant to Section 1.1.8. When adopted by a state buildings or structures constructed within mobile-
agency, the provisions of this code shall be enforced home parks and special occupancy parks regulated
the appropriate el~forcing agency, but only to the extent by the Department Housing and Community
o.{ authority granted to such agency the state legisla- Development. See Section /.8.2.1.3 for additional
ture. scope provisions.
Note: See Preface to distinguish the rnodel code provi- (10) Reserved for the Division of the State Architect
sions fi-om the California provisions. Access Compliance.
(1) State-owned buildings, including buildings (11) Public elementmy and secondary schools, commu-
constnLcted by the Trustees of the California State ni(y college buildings and state-owned or state-
Universit;~ and to the extent permitted California leased essential service buildings regulated by the
laws, buildings designed and constructed by the Division o.f'the State Architect. See Section 1.9.2 for
Regents of the of California, and regu- additional scope provisions.

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the State Historical Building Safe~v (17) For applications listed in Section 1.9.1 re,guw'rea
the Division of the State Architect. the Division qlthe State Architect - Acces..,-
General acute care hospitals, aCllte psychiatric ance, outdoor environments and uses shall be clas-
skilled nursing andlor intermediate care
nO.YDlla/S. s(fled according to accessibility llses described in
clinics licensed by the Department Chaptef:s 11 A, 11 B, and 11 C
Public Health and correctional treatment centers (18) Marine Oil Terminals the California
regulated by the Office of Statewide Health Plan- State Lands Commission. See Section 1.14.0 for
ning and Development. See Section 1.10. Ofor addi- additional scope nrrnn,/nns
tional scope provisions.
1.1.4 Appendices. Provisions' contained ill the appendices 0./
(14) Applications the of State Fire this code c)'hal/not apply unless adopted by a state
lvlarshal include but are not limited to the following agency or adopted by a local agency in cOlnpliance
in accordance }vith Section 1.11. 0: lvith Health and Code Section 18901 et. seq. for
(I) Buildings or structures llsed or intended for use Building Standards Law, Health and Safety Code Section
as an: 1 State Housing [avv' and Health and Code
II 1.1. Asylum, jail, prison. Section 13869. Fire Protection Districts. See Section
1.1.8 code.
1.2. Mental hospital. hospital, home for the
elderly. children S f1llrseIY, children:" home 1.1.5 Referenced Codes. The codes', standards and IfV""ILl:~U.­
or institution, school or any similar occu- tions adopted and setforth in this code, including other
pancy o./any capacity. standards, and publications referred to therein are, title
1.3. Theater; dallcehall, skating and date 0./ publication, hereby adopted as standard
riUlrl. aS5,'emb~)i hall, meeting ence documents of this code. When this code does not spec(/-
club, fair building, or similar lcally cover an}' related to bllilding design and
assemblage }vhere 50 or more persons may construction, recognized or engineering prac-
gather together in a building, room, or tices shall he employed. The National Fire Codes, standanl<;,
structure for the purpose of amusement, and the Fire Protection Handbook the National Fire
entertainment, instruction, deliberation. Protection A.ssociation are to be used as authori-
or dining, mvaiting tative guides in determining recognized fire prevention engi-
or education.
care homes, largefamily 1.1.6 NonBuildillg Standartls, Orders and Regulations.
residential facilities and Requirements contailled ill the UnN'orm Nfechanical Code, or
residential fClcilities for the elderly, resi- in any other standard, code or document, which
dential care facilities. are not standards as defined in Health and Safety
1.5. State institutions or other state-oHmed or Code Section J8909, shall not be construed as part
state-occupied buildings. code. For 170nbllilding standards,
1.6. High rise structures. and regulations, see other titles q( the Code
Regulations.
1.7. /vfotion picture production studios.
I. I. 7 Order of Precedence mId Use.
1.8. Organized camps.
1.9. Residential structures. 1.1.7.1 Differences. in the event 0.( allY
between these and the standard refer-
(2) Tents, or otherfabric enclosures used
ence documents, the text building standards shall
in connection lvith allY occupancy
govern.
(3) Fire alarm equipment, and systems in
1.1. 7.2 Spec(fic Provisions. Where a spec(jic provision
connection with an.y occupancy.
varies fi·om a provision, the spec{fic provision
(4) Hazardous flammable, and shall apply.
combustible liquids.
1.1. 7.3 C01~flicts.When the requirements 0./ this code
(5) Public school automatic fire detection. alann. lvith the requirements 0./ any other part (~f the
and sprinkler s'y~stems. Building Standards Code, Title 24, the most
(6) Wildland-urban interfacejire areas. restrictive requirements shall prevail.
(l5)Public libraries constructed and renovated using 1.1.8 City, County, or City and County Amendments, Addi-
fundsfi'om the Cal£fornia Librmy Construction and tiolls or Deletions. The provisions code do not limit
Renovation Bond Act 0/1988 and the the authority o.lcity, county, or cizy and COW1ZF governments
State Librarian. See Section 1. to establish more restrictive and reasonably necessary
scope provision.'}'. ences to the provisions contained in this code pursuant to
(16) Graywater systems the Department of comp~yillg lvith Section 1.1.8.1. The e./fective date 0.( amend-
Water Resources. See Section 1.13.0 f()1' additional ments, additions, or deletions to tId,)' code by a city, county, or
city and counzv to Section 1.1.8.1 ;.,-hall be the

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datefiled. Howevel; in no case shall the amendments, addi- sections within a chapter are applicable to buildings ullder
tions, or deletions to this code he e.fTective allY sooner than the the authority of a spec(fic state agenc.v. but they are not to be
ott.(u··'",O date qj'this code. considered regulatOlY.
Local modUications shall comply }vith Health and Safety 1.1.12 J1tlidit}~ Ij'any chapte/~ sectioll, subsection, sentence,
Code Section 18941.5 for Building Standards LfHi', Health clause. or phrase of thL.., code is for any reason held to be
and Safety Code Sectioll 17958 for State Housing Lmv or unconstitutional, contrm:v to statute, exceeding the authority
Health and Safe~v Code Section 13869. Fire Protection orthe state as stipulated by statutes or otherwise inoperative,
Districts. such decision shall not afTect the validity (~f the remaining
1.1.8.1 Findings and Filings: portion of this code.
(1) The county, or and county shall make
express findings for each amendment. addition. or 1.2.0 Building Standards Commissioll.
deletion based upon clinwtic, topographical. or
1.2.1 Specific scope of application of the agency responsible
geological conditions.
for el?forcement, the e/~forcement agency. and the
Exception: Hazardous building ordinances and authority to adopt and such provisions of this code,
programs mitigating unreit!forced masom:v build- unless otherwise stated.
ings.
(1) State Buildings for all Occupancies.
(2) The city. cOlm~y, or ciry and county shall file the
amendment.'!', addUjol1s, or deletions Application State buildings (all occupancies),
marked and idel1t~fied as to the applicable jindings. including buildings constructed the Tl'ustees oj'the
Cities, counties, cities and counties, andfire depart- Calffornia State University and the Regents of the
ments shallfile the amendments, additiolls, or dele- University of Cal[fornia where 170 state agency has the
tions, and thejindings with the California Building authority to adopt building standards applicable to such
Standards Commission at 2525 Natomas Park buildings.
Drive, Suite 130, Sacramento, CA 95833. Enforcing Agency State or local agency specUied by
(3) Findings prepared fire protection districts shall the applicable provisions o//mi'.
be rat(fied by the local city. county, or city and Authority Cited - Health and Safe(v Code Section
county andfiled with the Cali,fornia Departlnellt qf 18934.5.
Housing and Communi~y Development, Division of Reference -- Healtlt and Safe~y Code, Division 13. Part
Codes and Standards, P.o. Box 1407. Sacramellfo, 2.5, commencing with Section 18901.
CA 95812-1407 or 1800 3rd Street, Room 260,
Sacramento, C4 95811. (2) Universit}, of California, California State Universities,
and Cal~/orllia COl1l.l1I.wlit}' Colleges.
1.1. 9 Effective Date of This Code. Only those stalldards
approved by the Cal(j'ornia Building Standards Commission Application ~ Standardsfor lighting/orparkillg lots and
that are at the time an application for building primary campus walkwaJls at Ihe Cali-
permit is submitted shall app~y to the plans and .'!p ec {fications fornia, California State Universities, and Cal(fornia
and to the cOllstructionpel/ormed unde]; that permit. For Community Colleges.
the dates of the provisions contained in this code. Enforcing Agency State oj' local agenc)? specified
see HistOJ:y Note page oj'this code. the applicable provisions (~rlaw.
1.1. 10 Availability o.fCodes. At least one complete copy each Authority Cited Government Code Section 14617.
of Titles 8. 19,20,24, and 25 with all revisions shall be main-
Reference Government Code Section 14617.
tained in the office of the building official responsible./or the
administration and enforcement of this code. Each state (3) Exb,;ting State-Owned Buildings, including those
department cOllcemed and each city, county, or ci~}J and owned by the University of California and by the Cali-
county shall have an up-to-date copy of the code available fornia State University Building seismic retroflt stan-
for public inspection, See Health and Sc{j'e~J' Code Sections dards including abatingfaJling hazards oj'structural and
18942(d)(I) and (2). nOl1structural components and strengthening a/building
1.1.11 Format. This partflll1damentalzy adopts the Uniform structures. See also Divi,,)'ioll oj'the State Architect.
1\1echanical Code by 011 a chapler-by-chapter basis. Enforcing Agency - State or local agency speCified b.Y'
When a specific chapter of the Un{form Mechanical Code is the applicahle provisions orlG\~:
not printed in the code and is marked "Reserved", sllch Authority Citetl- Government Code Section 16600.
chapter of the Unij(Jrm A1echanical Code i,I,' not adopted as a
portion of this code. When a specific chapter of the Un~form Reference,f.,· - Government Code Sections 16600 throu.gh
A1echanical Code is nwrked "Not adopted by the State of 16604.
Cal~/ornia" bllt appears in the code. it may be availahle./or (4) Ullreil~/orced Jlasomy Bearing JVall Buildings.
adoption by local ordinance. Application l11inimum seismic strengthening standards
Note: A1atrix Adoption Tables at the fi'Ollt of each chapter fc)r buildings specified in Appendix Chapter 1 of the Cali-
ma,v aid the code user in determining l·vhich chapter or fornia Codefor Bui/ding Conservation, build-

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ings sul?ject to building standards adopted pl/rsuant to Authority Citetl- Business and Pn?/essions Code Section
Part 1.5 (commencing l:Fith Section 17910). 4005.
Enforcing Agency State or local agency spec~lied by References Business and Professions Code Sections
the applicable provisions of law, 4005, 4127.7, and 4201.
Authority Cited Health and Safety Code Section 1.4.2 Adopting Agency Identification. The provisions q/this
18934.6. code applicable to buildings ident!/led in this section will be
References - Health and Safety Code Sections 18901 identified in the Matrix Adoption Tables under the acronym
through 18949. CA.
1.2.2 Alternative Materials, Design, and lUethods Of
Constructioll And Equipment. The provisions of this code 1. 5. 0 Reserved for Cal~fornia Energy Commission.
are not intended to prevent the installation ofany material or
to prohibit any design or method of construction not spec~ji­ 1.6.0 Reservedfor Department of Food {lIul Agriculture.
cally prescribed l~y this code, provided that any such alter-
native has been approved. All alternative material, design, or
method (?fconstruction shall be approved where the building 1. 7.0 California Department of Public Health.
official finds that the proposed design is sati,~factory and 1. 7.1 Specific scope qlapplication ~lthe agency responsible
cOlnplies vvith the intent of the provisions of this code, and for el!jorcement, the el!forcement agency, and the specijic
that the material, method or work offered is, for the pwpose authority to adopt and such provisions ~lthis code,
intended, at least the equivalent of that prescribed in this code unless otherwise stated.
in quality, strength, resistance. durability Department of Public Health.
and
Application - Food establishments.
1.2.2.1 Research Rep011s. Supporting data, lvhere neces-
Enforcing Agency - Department qlHealth Services and
sm)' to assist in the approval of materia Is or assemblies
the local health agency.
not speqfically providedfor in this shall consist of
valid research reports/imn approved sources. Authority Cited - Health and Safety Code Sections
110065,113710, and 131200.
1.2.2.2 Tests. Whenever there is insufficient evidence ql
compliance with the provisions qfthis code, or evidence References - Health and &dety Code Sections 11 0065,
that a material or method does not c01~form to the 113705,114140, and 131200.
requirements of this code. or in order to substantiate 1. 7.2 Adopting Agency Ident(!ication. The provisions o/this
claims/or alternative materials or methods, the building code applicable to buildings identified in this section will be
official shall h{rve the authority to require tests as identflied in the Alatrix Adoption Tables under the acronym
evidence of compliance to be made at 110 expense to the DPH.
jurisdiction. Test methods shall be as spec(fled in this
code or other recognized test standards. In the
1.8.0 Department of Housing and Community Development
absence qf recognized and accepted test methods, the (BCD).
building official shall approve the testing procedures.
Tests shall be pe/./onned by an approved agency. Reports 1.8.1 Purpose. The pUipose ql this code is to establish the
ofsuch tests shall be retained by the building officialfor minimum requirements necessmy to protect the health.
the period requiredfor retention ofpublic records'. and general vvetlare (?l the occupants and the public by
governing the erection, construction, reconstruction, enlarge-
1.2.3 Adopting Agency Identification. The provisions olthis ment, conversion, alteration. repai7~ moving, removal, demo-
code applicable to buildings identified in this section will be lition. ventilation, and maintenallce or use ~l heating,
ident~fjed in the j\4atrix Adoption Tables under the acronym ventilating, cooling, re.ji-igeration systems, incinerators, and
BSC. other miscellaneous heat-producing appliances.
1.8.2 Authority andAbbreviations.
1.3.0 Reserved for Corrections Sttlluiards AutllOrif)~ 1.8.2.1 General. The Department of Housing and
Community Development is authorized lal~' to prom-

1.4.0 Departmen t of Consumer AJlairs. ulgate and adopt building standards and regulations/or
1.4./ Specific scope of application qlthe agency responsible
several types of building applications. The applications II
under the authority of the Department qfHousing and
for el~forcernent, the enforcement agency, and the specific ConulIunity Development are listed in Sections 1.8.2.1.1
authority to adopt and el?-force sllch provisions of this code, through /.8.2.1.3.
unless otherwise stated.
1.8.2.1.1 Housing Construction.
Board of Pharmacy.
Application Hotels, motels, lodging houses, apart-
Appli(,{ltion Pharmacies. ment hOllses, dwellings, dormitories, condominiums,
E/~forcing Agency State or local agency speq/ied by shelters for homeless persons, congregate resi-
applicable provisions o/law. dences, ernployee housing, factoly-built hOUSing,

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and other ~)lpes of dwellings containing (5) Where any portioll of a building~" exterior i,'i
accommodations lvith or withouJ cornmon toilet or preserved, but the interior of the is
( ,,,,,u/n' facilities including accessory UH,,,LH.I",I;0, removed, including all structllral portions ol
and uses thereto. Sections of this code and ceilings. the budding is considered a
to applications listed in this section new buildingfbr determining the application
II are wemn'lea the abbreviation "HCD 1 n. Chapter llA.
Enforcing Agency Local department or "HCD 1-AC" building stalldards generally do not
the Department o.lHousing and COl1ununity Devel- use areas or public accommodations
oprnent. such as hotels and motels. Public use areas,. public
Authority Cited Health and accommodations, and housing which is publicly
17040,17050,17920.9,17921,1 .fimded as defined in 2 the CBC are
17921. 10. 17922, 17922.6, 17922.12, 1 17928, subject to the Division State Architect (DSA-
17959.6, 18300, 18552, 18620, 18630) AC) and are referenced ill Section 1.9./.
18640, 18670, 18690, 1869/. 18865, 18871.3. Enforcing Agency Local department or
18871.4, 18873, 18873.1, 18873.2. 18873.3. the Department olHousing and Community Devel-
18873.4, 18873.5. 18938.3, 18944.11. and opment.
and Government Code Section 12955.1. Authority Cited - Health and Code Sections
References Health and Safe~v Code Sections 17040.17050, 17920.9, 17921, 17921.3, 17921.6.
17000 17062.5, 17910 through 17995.5, 17921.10,17922,17922.6.17922.12.17927.17928,
18200 18700, 18860 through 18874, and 17959.6, 18300, 18552, 18554, 18620) 18630,
19960 19997; alld Government Code 18640, 18670, 18690. 18691. 18865. 18871.3.
Sections 12955.1 and 12955.1.1. 18873.1, 18873.2, 18873.3.
18938.3, 18944.11. and 19990;
1.8.2.1.2 Housing Accessibilit)~
and Government Code Section 12955.1.
Application Covered f"C~HLIL""'H
References Health and Salety Code Sections
dejined in Chapter llA (~l the Code ol
17000 1 17910 through 17995.5.
Regulations, Title 24, Part 2, also knOl'Vll as the Cali-
18200 through 18700, 18860 through 18874. and
fornia Buildillg Code (CBC) but not 19960 through 19997; and Government Code
Ibnited to, lodging houses, Sections 12955.1 and 12955.1.1.
condominiums, shelters horneless persons,
1.8.2.1.3 Permanent Buildings in ll1obilehome
congregate residences. apartment dwellings,
Parks and Special Occupancy Parks.
employee housing, factory-built housing, and other
types o.ldl,iiellings containing sleeping accommoda- Application - Pennanef1t and permanent
tions with or without cOl1unon toilet or cookingjacil- acces,<.;ory buildings or structures, constructed
ilies. tvithin mobilehome parks and occupancy
parks that are under the control and ownership ol
II Sections
"HCD l-AC"
code identified by the abbreviation
specific accommodationsfor
the park operat01: Sections this code which
pertain to applicatiolls listed in this section are iden-
"PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES" as defined in
Chapter llA CBe. The application of such
t(fied using the abbreviatiol1 "HCD 2 n. II
provisions shall be in conjunction with other Enforcing Agency Local building department 01'
requirernents o.l this code and apply only to nelvly- other local agency responsible for the e!?lorcemenl
constructed "CO VERED l'viULTIFAlvfILY of Health and Code, Division 13, Part 2.1,
DTVELLINGS" as dejined in Chapter llA of the commencing lv,ith Section 18200 for mobilehome
CBe. "HCD 1-AC" applications but are parks and Health and Code, DivL')'iolZ 13, Part
not limited to, the follOlving: 2.3. lvith Section 18860 ff.Jr special
occupancy parks; or the Department o.lHousing and
(1) All neyvly-constructed "COVERED lI/fULTI-
Community Development.
FAMILY DWELLINGS" as in
11 A o.lthe CBe. Authority Cited - Health and Code Sections
17040,17050.17920.9,17921,1 17921.6.
New ((COMA10N USE AREAS" as defined in 17921.10,17922,17922.6,17922. 17927, J 7928.
Chapter 11 A of the CBC serving existing 17959.6, 18300. 18552, 18554, 18620, 18630,
covered multifamily dwellings. 18670, 18690, 18691, 18871.3,
(3) Additions to bUildings, where the addi- 18873, 18873.1, 18873.2,
tiOll alone meets the definition ol "CO VERED 18873.5,18938.3,18944.11, and 19990:
NJULTIFAAflLY DWELLINGS" as dejined in and Government Code Section 12955.1.
Chapter 11 A CBe. References Health and Salety Code Sections
(4) Common use areas covered multtlamily 17000 through 1 17910 through 17995.5,
dwellings. 18200 through 18700, 18860 through 18874, and

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19960 through 19997; and Government Code tions) Title 25, Division 1. Chapter 2.2} commencing
Sections 12955.1 and 12955.1.1. with Section 2000 for special occupancy park
1.8.3 Local Enforcing AgenCJ~ administrative and autllOrity} permits,
violations, and penalties both
1.8.3.1 Duties and Powers. The building department of
within and outside occupancy parks.
eveljJ COUl1t}~ or city alld county shall el!f'orce all the
provIsiOns this code, and the other rules and regu- Exception: Special parks where the
lations prol1zulgated by the Department of Housing and Department o.lHousing Community Develop-
Communi(y Development to the installation, ment is the el~forcing agency.
erection, cOllstruction, reconstruction, movement, 1.8.3.2.4 Employee Housing Act. Refer to the
enlargement. conversion, alteration, repail; removal, Employee Housing Act, Cal((ornia Health and
demolition, or arrangenlellt (~f'apartment hOllses, hotels, Safe~)l Divi,<.;ioll 13, Part 1, commencing with
motels. lodging hOllses, and (hvellings, including acces- Section 17000 and Cal?/ornia Code qfRegulatiol1s.
5,'Ory buildings, facilities, and uses thereto. Title 25, Division I, Chapter 1, Subchapter 3,
The provisions the erection and construction commencing with Section 600.f'o1' housing
qf' (hvel! ings and ,)'tructures shall not apply administrative and enf'orcement permits,
to existing structures as to which construction is violations, inspections,
commenced or approved prior to the date (~( 1.8.3.2.5 Factory-Built Housing Law. Refer to the
these regulations. Requirements relating to use, mainte- Factol}'-Built Housing Law, Cal(f'orniaHealth and
nance, and occupancy shall app(y to all chi'ellings and Code, Divisioll 13, Part 6, commencing }vith
appurtenant structures approved construction or Section 19960 and Cal{fornia Code ofReglllatiolls,
constructed hefore or ({fter the date qf'this code. Title 25. Division 1, Chapter 3, Subchapter J,
For additional information regarding the u,)'e and occu- commencing with Section 3000 for factOly-built
pancy (~f'existing buildings and appurtenant structures, housing administrative and er?forcement authority,
see California Code 0.(Regulations, Title 25, Division 1. permits, .fees, inspections, alld penalties.
Chapter 1, Subchapter 1, commencing with Section 1. I.S.4 Permits, Fees, Applications, and Inspections.
1.8.3.2 Laws, Rules, lmd Regulations. Other than the 1.8.4.1 Permits. A written construction shall he
building standards contained in this code, and notwith- obtainedfrom the el?f'orcing agency prior to the erection,
standing other provisions the statlltOlY authority construction, reconstruction, installation, or
and location of the rules, and regulations to be alteration mechanical system.
el?(orced h.v local agencies are listed statute Exceptions:
in Sections 1.8.3.2.1 through 1.8.3.2.5 below: (1) Work permits as spec(fied in Chapter
1.8.3.2.1 State Housing Law. Refer to the State 1, Administration, Division II, Sections 112.2
HOl/sing Cali(ornia Health and Code, through 112.2.5 o.{this code.
Division 13, Part 1.5, commencing with Section (2) alterations, or lninor nature
17910, and Ca/(f'ornia Code o.lRegulations, Title 25, not C?ili:xting structuralfeatures, egress, sanitation.
Divi5'iol1 1, Chapter I, 1, conunencing or accessibility as determined by the
with Section I, /'01' the erection, construction, recon- agel1C)'.
struction, movement. conversion, Exemptions fimn permit requirements shall not be
alteration, repail; removal, or arrange- deemed to grant authorizationfor any work to be done in
ment o.(apartment houses, hotels, In 0 tels, lodging any manner in violation ofother provisions o.{law or this
houses, and dlve/lings, including accessory build- code.
ings, alld uses thereto. 1.8.4.2 Fees. to other provisions of Imt~ the
1.8.3.2.2 Mobile/lOme Parks Act. Refer to the governing body county, or and county
lvlobilehome Parks Calif'ornia Health and may prescribe fees to de/i-ay the cost
SC?le~v Division 13, Part 2.1, commencing rules and regulations promulgated by the Department o.{
lvith Section 18200 and Cal{jorllia Code o.fRegula- Housing and Community Development. The amount of
lions, Title 25, Division 1. Chapter 2, commencing shall not exceed the wnount reasonablv neces-
lvith Section 1000/'01' lnobilehome park administra- swy to administer or process permits. cert{ficat~s,f'onns,
tive and erzjc)rcement authority, plans,fees, or other or to def;·ay the costs o.{ enforce-
IVtU.HUIt.1. ilL'\pectiolls, alld both within mellt. For additional information, see State Housing
and outside mobilehome parks. Health and Division J 3, Part 1.5,
Exception: Mobilehome lvhere the Depart- Section 17951 and Code ofRegulations, Title
ment (<{'ffoliSillg and Community Development is the Division 1, Chapter 1, 1, Article 3,
el~forcing agency. commencing 1vith Section 6.
1.8.3.2.3 Special Occupancy Parks Act. Refer to the 1.8.4.3 Plan Review and Time Limitations. to
Special Occupancy Parks Act, Cal(fornia Health other provisions q{ law, prOVisions related to
and Safety Code, Division J3, Part 2.3, commencing checking, prohibition o.f excessive and
lFith Section 18860 and Cal~f'ornia Code contracting with or efnployment o.f' private parties to

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pelfarm plan CIU~CKi!l1f! are set jorth in the State Part 2.3, commencing with Section 18860, and Cali-
Lmv, Health and Code Section 17960.1. fhrnia Code ~l Regulations, Title Division 1,
employee housing, in Health and Safety Code Section Chapter ~vith Sectioll 2000.
17021. (4) For subject to the Employee
1.8.4.3.1 Retention oj'Plans. The building depart- Act as ill Section 1.8.3.2.4 ~f this
ment (~l eVel)) city, county, or and county shall refer to Health and SC{le~v Code, Divisioll 13, Part 1,
maintain all official copy, or electronic commencing with Section 17000 and
or other type (if photographic copy of the plans of Code ~fRegulations, Title 25, Division 1, Chapter 1.
eve,}' building, during the ~f the bllilding, jar Subchapter 3, cormnencing lvith Section 600.
which the department issued a building permit. For applications to the FactOly-BlIilt
Exceptiolls: Housing Law as in Section 1.8.3.2.5
(1) Single or multiple dl,vellings not more thall nvo this code, refer to Health and Code, Division
stories and basement in height. 13. Part 6, cornmencing lvith Section 19960 and
Cal(fornia Code ofRegulations, TItle 25, Division 1,
(2) and other structures appurtenant to build-
Chapter 3, Subchapter 1, commencing with Section
ings listed ill Exception 1.
3000.
(3) Fartn or ranch buildings appurtenant to buildings
1.8.6 Local J\;/()(iijicatioll by Ordinance or Regulation.
listed in E.xception 1.
1.8.6.1 General. Sul?/ect to otherpl'Ovisions (?llmv, a city,
(4) Anyone-story building where the span between
county. or city and county may make to the
bearing H'alls does not exceed 25 feet (7620 Hun),
provisions adopted by the Department and
except a steeljj'ame or concrete building.
Community Development. city. coun~y. or ci~)' and
All plans jar common interest developments as defined county does !lot amend, or repeal by local ordi-
in Section 1351 of the Cal(fornia Civil Code shall be nances or regulations the provisions published in this
retained. For additional information regarding plan code or other promulgated by the
retention and reproduction ~f plans by an enforcing ment ~l Housing and Community Development,
agency, see Health and Safety Code Sections 19850 provisiolls shall be applicable and shall becmne
19852. tive 180 after publication the Cal{jomia Building
1.8.4.4 IWipections. Construction or which a Standards Commission. Amendments, additions. and
permit is required shall be subject to inspection by the deletion. .· to thi5; code adopted a Coullty, or ci~r
building (4ficial and s'uch construction or work shall and county pursuant to California Health and
remain accessible and exposedjor inspection pwposes Code Sections 17958.5. 17958.7 and 18941.5, together
until approved. as a result of an inspection with all applicable portions this code, shall also
shall not be construed to be all approval ~la violation ~l become effective 180 days ~f the Cali-
the provisions code or other regulations fornia Building Standards the California
Department ~l HOllsing and Community Building Standards Commission.
1.8.5 Right of En try j'or Enforcement. 1.8.6.2 Findings, Filings, and Rejections of Local
Mod~fications. Prior to making any modifications or
1.8.5.1 General. Subject to other provisions
cers, and agents of the agency may enter and estahli.'"hing more restrictive building the
governing body shallll1ake express findings andfilings,
public and private to secure compli-
as required Calf/ol'l1ia Health and Code Section
ance with the rules and prollllligated by the
17958.7, showing that such modifications are reasol1ab~y
Department ~f HOllsing and Development.
necessaI)' due to local clirnatic, geological, or topo-
For limitations and additional injormation regarding
graphical conditions. No mod(/ication shall become
enforcement, see thefollo),ving:
effective or operative unless thefollowing requirements'
(1) For subject to State Housing Law as are met:
in Section 1.8.3.2.1 ~lthis
,·otol·/.n~['fHI to
(1) The express findings shall be made available as a
Health and Code, Division Part 1.5,
public record.
commencing ~vith Section 17910 and Calilornia
(2) A copy mod~fication and expressfinding, each
Code ~lRegulations, Title 25. Division 1, 1,
Subchapter 1, commencing vvith Section 1. document marked to cross-reference the othel; shall
be with the Caldornia Building Standards
For applications to the lvfobilehome Parks Commission for a ci~y, county. or and coun(v,
Act as referenced il1 1.8.3.2.2 ~lthis code. and with the Department and Conunu-
refer to Health and Code, Division 13, Part nily Developmelltforfire protection /1' ("tl'//"t('

2.1, commencing with Section 18200. and Ca l(fornia

Code ofRegulations. Title 25, Division 1, Chapter 2. (3) The Cal~forl1ia Building Standards Commission has
with Section 1000.
f'f)1"7W'0l1f"V]"» not rejected the Of' change.

(3) For applications subject to the Occupancy Nothing il1 this section shall limit the authoriO'
Parks Act as referenced in Section 1.8.3.2.3 ~lthis protection dis'tricts pursuant to Califomia Health and
code, to Health and Scde~y Division 13. Code Section 13869. 7(a).

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1.8.7 AlteriUlte Jl-faterials, Designs, Tests, and 111etlwds of tion, construction, reconstruction, movement, enlarge-
Co II stru ctioll. ment. conversion, alteration, repair; removal. or demoli-
1.8.7.1 General. The pro vis iOlls of th is code as adopted tion of an apartment house, hotel, motel, lodging house.
by the Department ofHousing and Comnumity Develop- dwelling, or an access01Y thereto. The consideration and
ment are not intended to prevent the use (~lal1Y alternate approval o/alternates shall with thefollowing:
nwterial, appliance, installation, device, arrangement, (1) The department may tests at the expense of
design, or method qf construction not spec~fically the owner or owner 5' agent to substantiate compli-
.,.·~,,,/>.·,h,>r' by this code. Consideration alld approval of ance tvith the Cal~fornia Building Standards Code .
alternates shall comply with Section 1.8. 7.2 for local The approved alternate shall, for its intended
building departments and Section 1.8. 7.3fol' the Depart- pUJpose, be at least equivalent in performance and
ment qlHousing and Comrnulli~'y' Development. safety to the materials, designs. tests, or methods of
1.8.7.2 Local Building Departments. The building depart- construction by this code.
tnent olany county, or city and county may approve 1.8.8 Appeals Board.
alternates for use ill the erection, construction, recon-
struction, movement, enlargement, conversion, 1.8.8.1 General. EvelY city county, or shall
repail; removal, demolition, or arrangement of an apart- establish a process to hear and decide
and detenninations made e/~lorcing
ment house, hotel, motel. lodging house. dvvelling, or an
accessory struclure. exceptfor the follmving: agency relative to the application and interpretation l?lthis
code and other regulations governing llse. maintenance
(1) Slructures located in mobilehorne as defined
and ofoccupancy. The governing body qtany
in Cal(forniaHealth alld Safety Code Section 18214.
county, or city and may establish a local appeals
Structures located in special occupancy parks as board and a housing board to serve this purpose.
in Cal(fornia Health and Safety Code Alernbers of the shall not be employees
Section 18862.43. of the el~forcing agency and shall be knmvledgeable in the
(3) FactOJ)'-built as defined in Cal([ornia applicable building codes. regulations and ordinances as
Health alld Section 19971. determined by the governing bo(Zv of the COUll~Y, or
1.8.7.2.1 Approval ofAlternates. The consideration city and county.
and approval alternates by a local building Where no such appeals boards or agencies have been
department shall c()mp~y with the following proce- established, the body of the city, county. or
dures and limitations: and county serve as the local appeals board or
(I) The approval shall be granted on a hOllsing appeals board as ,specified in Cal(lornia Health
case basis. and Safety Code Sections 17920.5 and 17920.6.
(2) Evidence shall be submitted to substantiate 1.8.8.2 Definitions. The follmving terms shall for the
claims that the proposed alternate, in pel/onn- pUlposes l?l this section have the shown.
allce, and protection of l~fe and health, Housing Appeals Board. The board or
cOlllorms to. or is at least equivalent to, the county, or city and counzy ).1!hich is
standard') contained in this code and other rules Hnl)Ol,·,nnH body l?lthe ci~v, county, or and county to
and regulatiol1spromulgated by the Department hear appeals regarding the requirements l?l the
ofHol/sing and Community Development. county, or ci(v and county relating to the use, mainte-
The local bUilding department may require tests nance, and change of buildings and struc-
pel./ormed by an approved testing agency at the tures, including governing alteration,
expense o/the owner or milner S agent additions, repai1; and moving. In any area in
of compliance. "which there is no such board or agency, "Housing
(4) {[ the alternate is related to accessi- Appeals Board" means the local appeals board having
bility in covered multffamizy dvvellings orjacil- jurisdiction over the area.
"COVERED ,~fULTIFAli1ILY Local Appeals Bom'd. The board or
,. as dejined in Chapter 11 A qlthe and county which is /H,tl?rn'lc'nd
CBC, the proposed alternate must also meet the o/the city, county, or and county to
threshold setJor "EQUIVALENT FACILITA- hear regarding the building requirements l?lthe
TION" as defined in Chapter ItA CBC city, county, or and county. In any area in which there
For additional iJ?/o1'lnation regarding approval is no sllch board or agency, "Local Appeals Board"
of alternates by a local building department means the governing body coun~y, or city and
pursuant to the State HOllsing Law, see Cali- COUtlO' having jurisdiction over the area.
fbrnia Health and Safety Code Section 17951 (e) 1. 8. 8.3 Appeals. Except as otherwise provided by lmv,
and Calilornia Code Regulations, Title 25. anyperson,firm, or corporation adversely by a
Division 1, 1, Subchapter 1. decision, ordeJ: or determination by a city, county, or
1.8.7.3 Department ofHousing and Community Devel- and county relating to the application of building stan-
opment. The Department of Housing and Community dards published in the California Building Standards
Development may approve alternates for use in the erec- Code, or any other applicable rule or regulation aa,OlJl'ea

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by the Department of Housing and Comnnmi~y Develop- to Health and Safety Code, Division 13, Part
ment, or any la}~fidly enacted ordinance a ci~V. 2.1. commencing with Section 18200 and Cal(fornia
or city and county. may appeal the resolution Code ofRegulations, Title 25, Division 1, Chapter 2,
to the local appeals board or housing appeals board as commencing with Section 1000.
appropriate.
(3) For applications su~iect to the Special Occupancy
The local appeals board shall hear appeals relating to Parks Act as referenced in Section 1.8.3.2.3 Qflhis
new building construction and the housing appeals board code. to Health and Safety Division J3.
shall heal' appeals relating to existing buildings. Part commencing with Section 18860 and Cali-
1.8.9 Unsafe Buildings or Structures. Code of Regulations, Title 25, Division 1,
1.8.9.1 Authority to E/~force. Subject to other plVvisio}ls Chapter 2.2, commencing with Section 2000.
the administration, enforcement, actions, plVceed- For applications to the Employee HOllsing
ings, abatement, violations, and penalties for unsafe Act as re./erenced in Section 1.8.3.2.4 of this code,
buildings and structures are contained in the following to Health and S({fety Division 13. Part 1,
statutes and regulations: commencing }vUh Section 17000 and California
(1) For applications to State Housing Law as Code qfRegulations, Title 25. Division 1, Chapter 1,
referenced in Section 1.8.3.2.1 of this code, refer to Subchapter 3, commencing with Section 600.
Health and Code, Division 13, Part 1.5, (5) For applications subject to the FactOly-Bllilt
commencing "with Section 17910 and Cal(fornia Housing Law as referenced ill Sectioll 1.8.3.2.5 Qf
Code ofRegulatiOlls'. Title 25. Division 1, Chapter 1, this refer to Health and Safety Code, Division
Subchapter 1, commencing lvith Section 1. 13, Part 6, commencing with Section 19960 and
(2) For applications subject to the A1obilehome Parks Cal~fornia Code o/Regulations, Title 25, Division 1,
Act as referenced in Section 1.8.3.2.2 code, Chapter 3, Subchapter 1, conrmencing vvith Section
refer to Health and Code, Division 13, Part 3000.
2.1, commencing ~1'ith Section 18200 and California 1.8.10 Other Buildillg Regulati()Its.
Code ofRegulations, Title 25, Division 1, Chapter 2,
1.8.10.1 Existing Structures. Notwithstanding other
commencing l1Jith Section 1000.
provisions oflalt; the replacement. retention, and exten-
(3) For application)' to the Special Occupan(y sion of original materials and the use oforiginal rnetllOds
Parks Act as referenced in Section 1.8.3.2.3 Q{ construction for allY existing building or accessory
code, refer to Health and Safety Code, Division 13, structure, or portions thereof: shall be permitted. For
Part 2.3, c01nmencing }vith Section 18860 and Cali- additional information. see Callfbrnia Health and Safety
Code of Regulations, Title 25. DivL,don 1, Code, Sections 179 J2 and 17958.8.
Chapter commencing with Section 2000.
1.8.10.2 Jl1ovel/ Structures. Suly'ect to the requirements
(4) For applications to the Employee Housing Qf Cali/ornia Health and S[{!ety Code Sections 17922.3
Act as referenced in Section 1.8.3.2.4 code. and 17958.9, local ordinances or regulations relating to
to Health and Safety Code, Division 13, Part 1.
a moved residential building or accessOlY structure
comlnencing with Section 17000 and California
thereto. shall, after July 1, 1978, permit the retention
Code afRegulations, Title 25, Division /, Chapter 1,
existing materials and methods of construction so as
Subchapter 3, commencing with Section 600.
the structure does not becmne or continue to be a
(5) For applications sul~iect to the FactOly-Built substandard building.
Housing Law as referenced in Section 1.8.3.2.5 of
this code, refer to Health and Safety Code, Division
13, Part 6. commencing with Section 19960 and 1. 9.0 Division of the State Arc/ritect.
Ca/~jornia Code of Regulations, Title 25, Division 1, 1.9.1 Reserved for the Divisioll of the State Architect -
Chapter 3, Subchapter 1, cornmencing lvith Section Access Compliance.
3000.
1. 9.2 Divisioll of the State Architect - Structural Safety.
1.8.9.2 Actions alld Proceedings. Su~iect to otherprovi-
1.9.2.1 Adopting Agency Identification. The provisions
SiOllS l?f1ml,; punishments, penalties, andfinesfor viola-
of this code applicable to buildings ident(fied in this
tions ofbuilding standards are contained in thefollowing
Subsection /.9.2.2 will be ident(fied in the Alatrix Adop-
-'itatutes and regulations:
tion Tables under the acronym DSA-SS.
(1) For applications to the State Housing Law
as referenced in Section 1.8.3.2.1 of this code, refer 1.9.2.2 DSA-SS DivisiOlf of the State Al'chitect- Struc-
to Health and Safezv Code, Division /3, Part I. 5, tural Safe~~'.
commencing tvith Section 17910 and Calffornia Application - Public elemelltmy and secondary schools,
Code QfRegulations, Title 25, Division 1. Chapter 1, community college buildings, alld state-mvned or state-
Subchapter 1, commencing with Section 1. leased essential services buildings.
(2) For applications subject to the Alobilehome Parks Enforcing Agency Division of the State Architect -
Act as in Section /.8.3.2.2 code, Structura I Safety (DSA -SS).

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The Division ql the State Architect has been delegated 1.10.1.1 ApplicableAdministrative Standards:
the responsibility and authority by the Department 0/ (1) Title 24, Part 1, Cal~fornia Code <?lRegulatiolls:
General Services to reviell' and approve the design and Chapters 6 and 7.
oversee the c0l15'frllctiol1 of public elementm)! and
(2) Title 24, Part 2, Cal~fornia Code <~l Regulations:
secondw}' schools, community and sfate-O'vvned
Sectiolls 1.1.0and 1.10.0, Chapter I, Division I, and
or state-leased essential services buildings.
Sections 101-117. Chapter 1. Division If.
Authori(y Cited - Education Code Section 17310 and 1.10.1.2 Applicable Building Standards. California
81142, and Health & Safety Code Section 16022,
Building Standards Code, Title 24, Parts 2, 3, 4, 5, 9, 10
References Education Code Sections 17280 through and 11.
17317 and 81130 through and Health & Safety Authority Cited Health and Salety Code Sections
Code Sections 16000 through 16023. 127010,127015,1275, and 129850.
1.9.2.3 Adopting Agency Identification. The provisions References Health and Code Sections 19958,
ql this code applicable to buildings identified in this 127010, 127015, 129680, 1275, and 129675 through
Subsection 1.9.2.4 will be identUied in the lvfatrix Adop- 130070.
tioll Tables under the acronym DSA-SS/CC
1.10.1.3 Adopting Agency Identification. The provisions
1.9.2.4 DSA-SS/CC Division o.f the State Architect of this code applicable to buildings ident{lied in this
Structurlll Safety/Community Colleges. Subsection 1.10.1 will be ident~fied in the Niatrix Adop-
Application Conmlunity Colleges. tion Tables under the acronym OSHPD 1.
The Divisio/1 <?lthe State Architect has been delegated the 1.10.2 OSHPD 2. Spec{{ic scope q/applicatioll agency
authority by the Department of General Services to prom- re,\ponsible for en/arcement, el~forcement agenLJ', specific
ulgate alternate building standards fi}}' application to authority to adopt and el1:force 5.uch provisions ol tllis
communitJ' colleges, which a community college may elect unless otherwise stated.
to use in lieu olstandards promulgated by DSA-SS, in OSHPD2
accordance with Section 1.9.2.2. Refer to Title 24, Part 2. Application Skilled nursingfadlities and iJltermediate-
II Section 1.9.2.4. carefacilities, including distinct part skilled nursing and
Enforcing Agency Division ql the State Architect - intermediate-care services 011 a general acute-care or
Structural Safety/Community (DSA-SS/CC). acute p.~ychiatric hO!'1pitallicellse, provided either in a
The Division qf the State Architect has been delegated separate unit or a.Feestanding building. For Structural
the authority hy the Department ql General Services to Regulations: Single-story, Type Vskilled nursingfacUity
review Gnd approve the design and oversee construction and/or in tennediate-care jacilities utilizing wood or light
of comlJ1uni~}' colleges' electing to use the alternative steel-f;'ame constructiOll.
bUilding standards as provided in this section. Enforcing Agency - OJlice olStatewide Health Plan-
ning and Developrnent (OSHPD). The office shall also
Authority Cited Education Code Section 81053.
el?/orce the Division ofthe State Architect access compli-
References Education Code Sections 81052. 81053, ance regulations and the regulations o/the Ojfice (~lthe
and 81130 through 81147. State Fire lvfarshalfor the above statedfacili(v type.
1.10.2.1 ApplicllbleAdministrative Standards.
1.10.0 OfJice of Stlltewide Health Pltllln;ng and Develop- (1) Title 24, Part 1. Calfj'ornia Code ql Reglllations:
mellt. Chapter 7.
1.10.1 OSHPD 1. Spec{fic scope qlapplication qfthe agenc}' (2) Title 24. Part 2, Cal(forllia Code qr Regulatiol1s:
responsible for enforcement, eI1j()rCement agency, Sections 1.1.0 and 1.10.0, Chapter 1, Division/, and
allthori~v to adopt and such provisiol1s ql this code, Sections 101-117, Chapter 1, Division 11.
unless othent!ise stated. 1.10.2.2 Applicable Building Stllluiards. Cal(fornia
OSHPD 1 Building Standards Code, Title 24. Parts 2,3.4, 5, 9, 10,
Application General acute-care hospitals and acute and 11.
psychiatric hospitals, excluding distinct part units or Authority Cited Health and Safety Code Sections
distinct ji'eestanding buildings providing skilled 127010,127015,1275, and 129850.
nursing or intermediate-care services. For Strllctural References Health and Code Sections 127010,
Reglllations: Skilled nursing facilitie.':>' and/or interme- 127015.1275, and 129680.
diate-care facilities except those skilled nursingfacili- 1.10.2.3 Adopting Agency Identification. The provisions
lie:)' and intermediate carejacilities stOl)}. or this code applicable to buildings jdentUied in this
I~ \-Food or light constructioll. Subsection 1.10.2 will be identilied in the lviatrix Adop-
Enforcing Agency Office qfStatewide Health Plal1- tion Tables under the acronym OSl{PD 2.
and Development (OSHPD). The qtfice shall 1.10.3 OSHPD 3. Specific scope qlapplicatiol1 qlthe agency
enforce the Division olthe State Architect access c017zpli- responsible jar e/~forcement, enforcement agency, specific
ance regulations and the regulations of the Office qlthe authority to adopt and enforce such provisions qlthis code,
State Fire j\1arshalfor the above statedfadlity types. unless otherwise stated.

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OSHPD3 1.11.0 Office of the State Fire Marshal.

Application - Licensed clinics and any,fi'eestanding 1.11.1 SFill Office of the State Fire Marshal.
building under a h05;pitallicense where outpatient clin- scope of application of the agency responsible ./01' OBI/H'E'£'_

ical 5;ervices areYJlYI\!lfl0n

ment, the agency and the spec~/ic to
El~f'orcillg Agency Local building department. and el?/orce such provisions unless other-
wise stated.
1.10.3.1 Applicable Administrative Standards.
Application:
(1) Title Part 1, California Code of Regulations:
Chapter 7.
(2) Title 24, Part 2, California Code of Regulations: InstitutiOluli, Educational, or any Similar Occupancy,
Sections 1.1.0 and 1.10.0, Chapter 1, Division!, and building or structure used or intended/or use as an asylum,
Sections 101-117, Chapter 1, Division II. jail. mental hospital, hospital, sanitarium, the aged,
children :51 nUrSe1)}, children :S' hOlne, school. or allY similar
1.10.3.2 Applicable Building Standards. Cal(fornia
occupancy capaci(y.
Building Standards Code, Title 24, Parts 2, 3, 4, 5, 9, 10,
and 11. Authori(v Cited Health and Safety Code Section /3143.

Authority Cited Health alld Safety Code Sections Reference ~ Health and Safety Code Section /3143.
127010.127015, and 1226.
References - Health and Safety Code Sections /27010, Assembly or Similar Place of Assemblage. AllY theatel;
127015, 129885, and 1226, Government Code Section dancehall, skating rink, auditorium, assembly hall, rneeting
54350, and State COllstitution Article II Section 7. hall. nightclub, building or similar place ola..,'semblage
1.10.3.3 Adopting Agency Identification. The provisions where 50 or more persons nwy gather ill a building,
of this code applicable to buildings identzjied in this room or structure for the purpose of amusement, entertain-
Subsection 1.10,3 'vvill be ident(fled in the A1atrix rnent, instruction. deliberation, worship, or dining,
tion Tables under the acronym OSHPD 3. Qlvaiting transportation, or education.

1.10.4 OSHPD 4. Specific scope ofapplication ofthe agency Authority Cited Health and Salety Code Section 13143.
resnnJ1"lh/~ for enforcement, el?/orcement agenc}', spec(fic Reference Health and Sc4ety Code Section 13143.
authori(y to adopt and such provisions oj'this code,
unless otherwise stated. Small Family Day Care Homes.
OSHPD4 Authority Cited Health and Code Sections 1597.45.
Application - Correctional Treatment Centers. 1597.54,13143, and 17921.
Enf()rcing Agency - Office oj'Statelvide Health Plall- Reference ~ Health and Safety Code Section 13143,
ning and Developlnent (OS!fPD). The Office shall also
e/~force the Division ofthe State Architect access compli-
Lm'ge Fami(v Day Care Homes.
and the regulations of the OJ]ice
the above statedfacili(v types. Authority Cited - Health alld Safe(v Code Sections 1597.46,
1597.54, and 17921.
1.10.4.1 Applicable Administrative Standards:
Reference - Health and Code Section 13143.
(1) Title 24, Part 1, Ca/{fornia Code ofRegulatiolls:
Chapter 7.
Title 24, Part 2, Cali/ornia Code of Regulations: Residential Facilities and Residential Facilities for the
Sections 1.1.0 and 1.10.0, Chapter I, Division I, and Elderly.
Sections 101-lJ 7, Chapter 1. Division II. Authority Cited Health alld Code Section 13133.
1.10.4.2 Applicable Building Standards. California Reference - Health and Safety Code Section 13143.
Building Standards Code, Title 24, Parts 2, 3, 4.5, 9. 10,
and 11. Any State Institution, Other State-Owned or State-Occupied
Authority Cited - Health and Sc~le~y Code Sections Building.
127010,127015, and 129790. Authority Cited - Health and Safety Code Section 13108.
References Health and Safety Code Sections 127010, Reference Health and Code Section 13143.
127015,1275, and 129675 through 130070.
1.10.4.3 Adopting Agency Idellt~ficatioll. The provisions
High-Rise Structures.
oj'this code to buildings ident~fied in this
Subsection 1.10.4 will be identified in the A1atrix Adop- Authority Cited - Health and Code Section 13211.
tion Tables under the acronyrn OSHPD 4. Reference Health and Safety Code Section 13143.

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j\;Jotioll Picture Production Studios. References Gover11lnent Code Section 11152.5, flealth and
Autlwri(v cited Health and Safe~v Code Section 13143.1. Safety Code Section 13143 and Cal(fornia Education Code
Chapter 12.5, F Greene School Facilities Act
Reference Health and Safety Code Section 13143.
Article 1.

Organized Camps.
UIUdland-Urban llltelface Fire Area.
Authority Cited Health and S[{fe~v Code Section 18897.3.
Authority Cited - Health and Code Sections 13143,
Reference ~ Health and Safetv Code Section 13143. 131 08. 5 (a), 18949.2(b), and Government Code Section
51189.
Residential. All hotels, houses, apartment References Health and Code Sections 13143,
houses, and dwellings, residences and Government Code Sections 51176, 511 51178, and 51179
buildings and structures accessOlY A1ultiple-stOlJ! and Public Resources Code Sections 4201 through 4204.
structures existing 011 1, letJar human habita- 1.11.2 Duties and Powers of the Enforcing AgellC)~
tion, including and limited to. motels and apartment
houses. less than 860 mm) above the IOlvestJ700r 1.11.2.1 Enforcement.
level having building access, wherein moms usedJar sleeping 1.11.2.1.1 The responsibility far ontnrrOl110iMt
are let above the gmundfloOl: building standards adopted by the State Fire Marshal
Authority Cited Health and Safe~v Code Sections 13143.2 and published ill the Cal[jomia Standards
and 17921. Code relating to.flre and panic other regu-
latiol1s of the State Fire Jvfarshal shall except as
Reference Health and Safety Code Section 13143.
provided in Section J. /1.2. 1.2 be asfollows:
(!) The county, or and county vvith juris-
Residential Care Facilities. CertifiedfamUy care out- diction in the area by the standard or
of-home placemelltfacilities, haffway hOllses, drug andlor
regulation shall the el~/orcement ofthe
alcohol rehabilitation/acilities and any building or structure building standards relating to fire and panic
used or intended use as a home or institution for the safety and other regulations of the State Fire
housing of any person of any lrvhen such perSOll is
Marshal as the}' relate to Group R-3 occupan-
referred to or placed within home or institution for
cies, as described in Section 310.1 ofPart 2 of
protective social care services by any govern-
the Ca/~/arnia Building Standards Code. to
mental agency
either ofthefallowing:
Authority Cited Health and Code Section 13143.6.
/.1. The chief of the fire authority of the ci(~,~
Reference }Iealth and Safety Code Section 13143. coun(v. or city and county, or an authorized
representative.
Tellts, Awnings, or other Fabric Ellclosures Used ill 1.2. The chief building official of the
Connection with any Occupancy. countl,; or ci~v and coun~)i. or an authorized
Authority Cited ~ Health and SafelY Code Section 13116. representati ve.
Reference Health and Safe~ Code Section 13/43. (2) The chief of allY ci(v or coun~fire rin'''/lf.,·r,'Hnr.t
or o/anyjire protection district, and authorized
Fire Alarm Devices, Equipment, and Systems ill ClJIl1lec- representatives, shall }vithin the juris-
tion with allY Occupancy. diction the standards and other regu-
lations State Fire Marshal, except those
Authority Cited - Health and Safe~}l Code SectioJl 13114.
described in 1tem 1 or 4.
Referellce Health and Code Section 13143.
(3) The State Fire A1arshal shall have authority to
enjbrce the building standards and other regu-
Hazardous Jlfater;als. lations of the State Fire ,Marshal in areas
Authority Cited Health and Code Section 13143.9. outside of corporate cities and districts
Reference Health and Safety Code Section 13143. providingjire protection services.
(4) The State Fire AIarshal shall have authori(v to
Flammable fwd Combustible Liquids. e,~/arce the building standards and other regu-
lations of the State Fire Marshal in c01porate
Authority Cited - Health and Safety Code Section 13 I 43.6.
cities and districts .,"'-"'17ri77''''
Reference Ifealth and Safety Code Section 13143. services on request or
the governing body.
Public SchoolAutomatic Fire Detection, Alarm, and Sprin- (5) Any fee charged pursuant to the
kler Systems. of this section shall not exceed the
Authority Cited ~ Health and Safe~ Code Section 13143 and estimated reasonable cost q/ providing the
California Education Code Article 7.5, Sections 17074.50, which is charged pursuant to
17074.52. and 17074.54. Section 66014 Government Code.

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1.11.2.1.2 Pursuant to Health and Code Any inspection 'who. in the exercise
Section 13108, and except as other'rvise provided in or her authority as a deputy State Fire Marshal,
this section, standards adopted the State causes any legal complaints to be filed or any arrest
Fire l'1arshal published in the Cahlornia Building to be made shall not(fjl the State Fire A1arshal irnme-
Standards Code relating to fire and panic safety diatelyfbllowing such action.
shall be el?forced by the State Fire Marshal in all 1.11.2.2 Right ofEntry. Thefire county,
state-owned buildings, buildings, and protection district. or such person s authorized
,)'tate institutions throughout the state. Upon the may enter any state institution or any
written request of the of any city, other state-owned or state-occupied building for the
county or fire protection di".trict, the State Fire pUlpose of preparing a fire suppression preplanning
Marshal may authorize such chieffire o.Dicial and program orlor the purpose o.linvestigating any fire in a
his or her authorized representatives, in their state-occupied building.
geographical area responsibility, to make The State Fire his or her deputies or
prevention o.fstate-owned or state-occu- salaried assistants. the cit}' or county fire
pied buildings, other than state institutions, fbI' the department or fire protection district and his or her
purpose the regulations relating authorized representatives rnay enter any building or
and panic adopted by the State Fire Mars/uti premises not used for dvvelling purposes at any reason-
pursuant to this section and buJlding standards' able hourfor the pWl)ose o.lenforcing this chaptel: The
relating to fire and panic safe~v in the manager or operator such v""w'.,, ....
,JlI.nl'>?EIBuilding Standards Code. Authorization n>,,,,,,,,iCflc- shall permit the State Fire IVlfj[rSI1al.

the State Fire Marshal shall be limited to those or salaried assistants and the
/'I/.> In 11 1"1/")0

departments or fire districts which maintain a city or county department orfhoe protection district
bureau staffed by paid personnel.
TJrl/lW'YlIJ'rln
and his or her authorized representatives to enter and
Pursuant to Health and Safezv Code Section inspect them at the time andfor the pwpose stated in this
13108. any requirement or order made by allJ' chief section.
fire o.Dicial 1vho is authorized by the State Fire 1.1l.2.3 iWore Restrictive Fire and Panic Safe(y
A:farshal to makefire prevention inspections o.fstate- Building Standards.
owned or state-occupied other than state 1.11.2.3.1 Any fire protection district organized
instituJions, may be to the State Fire pursuant to Health and Code Part 2.7
jt;Jarshal. The State Fire /vfarshal shall, upon (commencing 'rvith Section 13800) of Division 12
receiving an appeal and subject to the provisions o.f' may adopt building standards relating to fire and
Chapter 5 (commencing with Section 18945) of Part panic s[{fety that are more stringent than those
2.5 o.f Division 13 of the Health and building standards adopted by the State Fire
determine ~r the requirement or order made is Marshal and contained in the Cal~fornia Building
consistent vvith the.fire and panic Standards Code. For these purposes, the district
regulations adopted by the State Fire Marshal alld board shall be deemed a legislative bod,v and the
building standards relating tofire and panic safe(v district shall be deemed a local agency. AllY "'I~,nH(70"
published in the Cal[fornia Building Code. or modifications that are more than the
rpt:IlIfI"P1tlpnn published in the
Any person may request a code interpretation
the State Fire lHarshal relative to the intent o.f Standards Code relating to pre and
any regulation or provision adopted the State shall be subject to Section 1,1.8.1.
Fire A1arshal. When the request relates to a specific 1.11.2.3.2 Any fire protection district that proposes
project, occupancy or building, the State Fire to adopt an ordinance pursuant to this section shall,
A1arshal shall review the issue lvith the appropriate not less than 30 prior to noticing a proposed
local agency prior to rendering such code ordinance for public provide a copy o.fthat
interpretation. ordinance, together with the adoptedfindings made
/.11.2.1.3 Pursuant to Health and Safety Code pursuantto Section l.lJ.2.3.1. to the city. COUl1~Y, or
Section 13112, any person who violates any order, city and county where the ordinance lvill app~y. The
rule or regulation o.fthe State Fire i"'farshal is coun(y, or city and county may provide the
misderneanor punishable a fine o.f' not less district 'with written cornments, lvhich shall becorne
than $100.00 or more than $500.00. or by irnpris- part protection district ~S' public
onrnent for not less than six both. A record.
person is guilty of a separate each day 1.11.2.3.3 protection district shall transmit
during which he or she commits, continues or the adopted ordinance to the city. county, or and
permits a violation o/any provision of, or any ordel; county where the ordinance lvill apply. The legisla-
rule or regulation the State Fire A1arshal as tive body of the ciry, and county may
contained in this code. ratify. modib' or ordinance and

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transmit its determination to the district lvithin 15 o lvn ed, or rented by any public school district
days of the determination. Any modification or shall be submitted to the Division State Architect.
denial of' an ordinance shall include a 1.11.3.2 Movable JValls and Partitions. Plans or
written ~tatemeJ1t describing the reasons diagrarns shall be submitted to the er!forcing
modifications or denial. No ordinance (JuULJI!ea approval the installation of; or rearrangement
the district shall be until ratlfication by the any movable wall or partition in any occupancy.
ci(v, county, or and county lvhere the ordinance Approval shall be granted (f'there is no increase in
~will Upon rat(jlcation (~f' an adopted ordi-
the fire hazard.
nance, the city, county, or city and county shallfile
a copy of the .findings (~f' the district, and any find- 1.11.3.3 New Construction High-Rise Buildings:
ings of the city. co un (v, or dry and coun(v, together (1) Complete plans or 5pec~ficatiol1s, or shall be
with the adopted ordinance expressly marked and prepared covering all 'vvork to comply with
identified to which each finding refers. in accor- new constrllction high-rise buildings. Such plans
dance with Section i.i. 8.1, Item 3. and spec~fications shalt be submitted to the
1.11.2.4 Request for Alternate llfeans of Protection. el?/hrcing agenc.y having jurisdiction.
Requests' for approval to use an alternative material, (2) All plans and 5pec(jicatiol1s shall be prepared under
assembly or Inaterials, equipment, method of construc- the respomdble qf an architect or a civil or
tion, m~thod ol installation ol equipment or means (if structural engineer authorized lalv to develop
protection shall be made in writing to the enforcing constructioll plan)' and spec(fications, or both
agellC.V the owner or the owner:) authorized repre- such architect and engineel: Plans and SlJf'(:1JrU'{1-
sentative and shall be afidl statement of tions shall be prepared an du(y quali-
the conditions. Sufficient evidence or proof shall be fied in that branch engineering Ilecessar~v to
submitted to substantiate any claim that may be made peJj(Jrm such services. Administration of the work
"F?rr"I·~di'1'n- its conformance. The agency may construction shall be under the ql the
require tests and the submission ofa test report };'Om an responsible architect or except that 'vvhere
approved testing organization as set/orth in Title 19, plans and speqfications involve alterations or
Cal(/ornia Code ofRegulation, to substantiate the equiv-
repairs, such lvork qf construction may be adminis-
of the alterJlative means ofprotection.
tered bv an duly qual(lied to pedorm sllch
When a request for alternate means of protection servic~s and holdillg a valid certificate under
involves hazardou.':>' materials, the authority havingjllris- Chapter 7 (commencing with Section 65700) qf'
diction may consider implementation ofthefindings and Division 3 of the Business and Pn?fessions Codefor
recommendations ident(fied in a Risk .Management Plan pedonnance services in that branch ql engi-
(R}v1P) developed in accordance with Title 19, Division neering in which said plans, specifications and esti-
2, 4.5, Article 3. ,nates and lvork of construction are applicable.
Approval ofa requestfor use alternative mate- This section shall not be construed as preventing the
rial, assembly of equiplnent, method design qfjire-extingllL<,'hing systems persons holding
construction, method installation of equipment, or a C-i6 license issued pursuant to Division 3, Chapter 9,
means rnade pursuant to these
Business and Pn~fessions Code. In such instances,
shall be limited to the particular case covered by request the responsibility charge
I1rl1,,1JOltJOr section shall
and shall not be construed as any precedent
for anyfilture request.
1.11.3.4 Existing High-Rise Buildings:
1.11.2.5Appeals. When a requestfor an alternate means
of protection has been denied the agency, (1) Complete or spec[jicatiol1s, or both, shall he
the applicant mayfile a HTitten appeal to the State Fire prepared covering all work required by Section 3412
lvfarshal./or consideration qfthe applicant S' proposal. 111 existing high-rise buildings. Such plans or spec-
considering such the State Fire j\;farshal may ifications shall be ""'ubmitted to the el?/orcing agency
seek the advice State Board of Fire Services. The having jurisdiction.
State Fire k/arshal shall, after considering all (2) When new construction is required to cOI!fonn with
presented, including any recommendations of the State the provisions qf these regulations, complete plans
Board qf Fire Services, determine Vthe proposal is or spee(fications, or both. shall be prepared in
the pwposes intended, at least eqllivalent to that accordance vvith the provisions (~f' this subsection.
fied in these regulations in quali~YJ As used in this section, "nelv construction is not
H

ness, fire resistance, durabili~y and intended to include repairs, replacements or minor
transmit sllch findings and any recommendations to the alterations which do not disrupt or appreciably add
applicant and to the agenc}: to or {{ffeet the structural a5pects qf'the building.
1.11.3 Construction Documents. 1.11.3.5 Retention olPlans. Refer to Building Standards
1.11.3.1 Public Schools. Plans and spec~ficationsfor the Lm~~ Health and Code Sections 19850 and 19851
construction, alteratio}], or addition to any building for permanent retention qfplans,

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1.11.4 Fees. Pursuant to Health and Code Section

1.11.4.1 Other Fees. Pursuant to Health and Safety Code 13131.5, a reasonablefinal inspection/ee, not to exceed
Section 13146,2, a COltnt}: or district which inspects the actual cost ol inspection services necessGJ}' to
a hotel, motel. lodging house, or apartment house may complete a /illal inspection may be cha;gedfor occu-
charge and collect afeefor the in5pection/i'Ol1l the owner pancies classUied as Residential Care Facilities for the
of the structure in an amount, as determined the Elderzy (RCFE).
county or district, sLdlicient to pay its costs ofthat impec- Pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section
tion. 1569.84, neither the State Fire .Marshal 1101' any local
public entity shall charge any for e/~forcil1g fire
1.11.4.2 Large Family Day Care. Pursuant to Health
inspection regulations pllrsuant to state law or regula-
and Safety Code Section 1597.46, Large Famizv Day
tion or local ordinance, lvith respect to Residential Care
Care Homes, the local government shall process an}'
Facilities /01' the Elderly (RCFE) which service six or
required permit 05' economically as possible, and fees
('/1,(lrcrp(J for review shall not exceed the costs of the

revievl' and perlllitprocess. 1.11.4.6 Requests of the Office of tile State Fire
Marshal. H'henever a local authori~y havingjurisdiction
1.11.4.3 High-Rise. Pursuant to Health and Code requests that the State Fire Marshal pel/brm plan review
Section 13217. High-rise Structure Impectioll: Fees and and/or inspection services related to a building permit.
costs, a local agency which a high-rise struc- the applicablefeesfhr such shall be pa)mble to the QiJice
ture pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 13217 of the State Fire kfarshal.
may charge and collect the inspectionfi'O!l1 the
1.11.5 Inspections. ~Vork peljhrmed subject to the provisions
owner (~fthe high-rise structure in 017 amount, as deter- of this code shall comply with the inspection requirements
milled the local agency, st!iJicient to pay its costs of Title 24, Part 2. Ca/{fornia Building Standards Code, Sections
that inspection. 109.1. 109.3, 109.3.4, 109.3.5, /09.3.6., 109.3,8, 109.3.9,
1.11.4.4 Fire Clearance Preinspection. Pursuant to 109.3.10, 109.5, and 109,6 as adopted by the Qffice of the
Health and Safety Code Section 13235. Fire Clearance State Fire jVfarshal.
Preinspection fee, upon receipt a request flYNn a 1.11.5.1 Existing Group /-101' R Occupancies. Licensed
prospective licensee of a cOlnmunity care as 24-hour care ill a Group J- J or R occupancy in existence
defined in Section 1502. ola residential for and origillalzv classffied under previously adopted state
the elderZy. as defined in Section 1569.2, or of a child codes shall be reinspected under the appropriate
day care facili(y, as defined in Section 1596.750, the previous code, provided there is llO change in the use or
local/ire en/brcing agency, as defined in Section 13244. character lvhich would place the facility in a d~flerent
or State Fire Marshal, whichever has primal)'jurisdic- occupancy group.
tion, shall conduct a preinspectiof1 (~fthefacility prior to 1.11.6 Cert(ficate o/OccupaIlCJ: A Cert~ficate of Occupancy
the/inalfire clearance approval. At the time ofthe prein- shall be issued as specified ill Title Part 2. Califbrnia
spection, the prilnaly/ire el~fbrcing agency shall price Building Code, Section 111.
consultation and interpretation o/thefire sqfety regula- Exception: Group R, Division 3 and Group U occupancies.
tions and shall not~fj' the prospective licensee 0/ the
1.11. 7 Tempormy Structures (lml Uses. See Title 24. Part 2,
facility in writing of the spec~fic fire s(?fety regulations
Cal~fbrnia Building Code. Section 107.
which shall be enforced in order to obtain/ire clearance
approval. of not more than $50.00 rnay be charged 1.11.8 Service Utilities. See Title 24. Part 2, Ca/(fornia
for the prein.s]Jection ofafacility lvith a capacity to serve Building Code, Section 112.
25 or/e~lIerpersons, Afee ofnot n10re than $100,00 may 1.11.9 Stop Work Ordel: See Tille 24, Part 2, Cal(fornia
be charged for a preinspectiol1 of a facility with a Building Code, Section 115.
capacity to serve 26 or more persons. 1.11.10 Unsafe Buildings, Structures, and Equipment. See
1.11.4.5 Clire Flicilities. The primal)' fire el?fbrcing Title Part 2, Cal(fornia Building Code. Section 116.
agency shall cornplete thefinalfire clearance in5pection 1.11.11 Adopting Agency Idellt~ficatioll. The provisions of
a community care/acWty, residential carefacilityfor this code applicable to buildings ident(fied in this Section
the elderly, or child day care facili~y lvithill 30 days of 1.11.0 lvill be ident(fied in the jVfatrix Adoption Tables under
receipt of the requestfor the/inal inspection. or as of the the acronym SF!\;!.
date the prospective facility requests the jinal prelicen-
sure inspection the State Departm.ent of Social Serv- 1. ] 2.0 Reservedfor the State Librarian.
ices, whichever is latet:
Pursuant to Health and Code Section 13235.
1.13.0 Reserve(l/or the Department of Water Resources.
a preinspectiol1 fee not more than $50.00 may be
charged/or af(lCili~}' with a capaci~}' to serve 25 or less
clients. of not more than $100.00 may be charged 1.14.0 Reserved/or the State Llinds Commission.
a preinspection of afilcility with a capacity to serve
26 or more clients.

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 Part I General. provided the addition, alteration, or repair is in accordance
with that required for a new mechanical system. Additions,
101.0 Title, Scope, and GeneraL alterations, or repairs shall not cause an existing system to
become unsafe or create unhealthy or overloaded conditions.
101.1 Title. These regulations shall be known as the Unifonn
Mechanical Code, may be cited as such, and will be referred Minor additions, alterations, and repairs to existing
to herein as "this code." mechanical systems shall be permitted to be installed in accor-
101.2 Purpose. The purpose of this code is to provide dance with the law in effect at the time the original installation
minimum standards to safeguard life or limb, health, property, was made, where approved by the Authority Having Jurisdic-
and public welfare by regulating and controlling the design, tion.
construction, installation, quality of materials, location, oper- 102.2 Existing Installations. Mechanical systems lawfully in
ation, and maintenance or use of heating, ventilating, cooling, existence at the time of the adoption of this code shall be
and refrigeration systems; incinerators; and other miscella- pennitted to have their use, maintenance, or repair continued
neous heat-producing appliances within this jurisdiction. where the use, maintenance, or repair is in accordance with the
The purpose of this code is not to create or otherwise original design and location and no hazard to life, health, or
establish or designate a particular class or group of persons propetty has been created by such mechanical systems.
who will or should be especially protected or benefited by the
102.3 Changes in Building Occupancy. Mechanical systems
ten1lS of this code.
that are a part of a building or structure undergoing a change
101.3 Scope. The provisions of this code shall apply to the
in use or occupancy, as defined in the building code, shall be
addition to or erection, installation, alteration, repair, reloca-
in accordance with the requirements of this code that are
tion, replacement, use, or maintenance ofheating, ventilating,
applicable to the new use or occupancy.
cooling, refrigeration systems; incinerators: or other miscel-
laneous heat-producing appliances within this jurisdiction. 102.4 Maintenance. Mechanical systems, materials, and
Additions, alterations, repairs to, and replacement of appurtenances, both existing and new, and parts thereof shall
equipment or systems shall be in accordance with the provi- be maintained in operating condition in accordance with the
sions for new equipment and systems, except as otherwise original design and in a safe and hazard-free condition.
provided in Section 102.0 of this code. Devices or safeguards that are required by this code shall be
101.3.1 Conflicts. Where, in a specific case, different maintained in accordance with the code edition under which
sections of this code or referenced standards specify installed. The owner or the owner's designated agent shall be
different materials, methods of construction, or other responsible for maintenance of mechanical systems and
requirements, the most restrictive shall govern as deter- equipment. To determine compliance with this subsection, the
mined by the Authority Having Jurisdiction. Where there Authority Having Jurisdiction shall bc permitted to cause a
is a conflict between a general requirement and a specific mechanical system or equipment to be reinspected.
requirement, the specific requirement shall prevail. 102.4.1 Commercial HVAC Systems. Commercial
[OSHPD 1,2,3 & 4/ See Chapter 1, Division I. Section HVAC systems both existing and new, and parts
1.1.7. shall be inspected and maintained in operating condition
101.3.1.1 Conflicts Between Codes. Where the in accordance withASHRAE/ACCA 180. The owner or
requirements within the jurisdiction of this mechan- the owner's designated agent shall be responsible for
ical code conf] ict with the requirements of the
maintenance of mechanical systcms and equipment. To
plumbing code, the plumbing code shall prevail.
detelmine compliance with this subsection, the Authority
101.3.2 Design and Testing. The and testing of
Having Jurisdiction shall be permitted to cause a HVAC
equipment regulated by this code shall be subject to the
system to be reinspected.
approval of the Authority Having Jurisdiction.
101.3.3 Appendices. The provisions in the appendices 102.4.2 Residential HVAC Systems. Residential HVAC
are intended to supplement the requirements of this code systems both existing and new, and parts thereof shaH be
and shall 110t be considered part of this code unless inspected in accordance with ACCA 4 QM. The owner or
formally adopted as such. the owner's designated agent shall be responsible for main-
tenance of mechanical and equipment. To deter-
102.0 Application to Existing Mechanical Systems. mine compliance with this subsection, the Authority
102.1 Additions, Alterations, or Repairs. Additions, alter- Having Jurisdiction shall be pennitted to cause a HVAC
ations, or repairs shall be permitted to be made to a mechan- system to be reinspected.
ical system without requiring the existing mechanical system 102.5 Moved Buildings. Mechanical systems or equipment
to be in accordance with the requirements of this code, that is a part of buildings or structures moved into or within

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this jurisdiction shall be in accordance with the provisions of rules and regulations supplemental to this code as may be
this code for new installations. deemed necessary in order to clarify the application of the
102.6 Buildings. In buildings or premises in provisions of this code. Such interpretations, rules, and regu-
which mechanical systems are to be altered, repaired, replaced, lations shall be in accordance with the intent and purpose of
or renovated, the Authority Having Jurisdiction has discre- this code.
tionary powers to permit deviation from the provisions of this t 06.2 Deputies. In accordance with the prescribed procedures
code, provided that such proposal to deviate is first submitted for and with the approval of the appointing authority, the
detennination in order that health and safety requirements, as Authority Having Jurisdiction shall be permitted to appoint
they pertain to mechanical, shall be observed. such number of technical officers, inspectors, and other
employees as shall be authorized from time to time. The
Authority Having Jurisdiction shall be permitted to deputize
103.0 Alternate Materials and Methods of Construction such inspectors or employees as necessary to carry out the
Equivalency. functions of the code enforcement agency.
103.1 General. Nothing in this code is intended to prevent 106.3 Right of Where it is necessary to make an
the use of systems, methods, or devices of equivalent or supe- inspection to enforce the provisions of this code, or where the
rior quality, strength, fire resistance, effectiveness, durability, Authority Jurisdiction has a reasonable cause to
and safety over those prescribed by this code. Technical docu- believe that there exists in a building or upon a a
mentation shall be submitted to the Authority Having Juris- condition that is contrary to or in violation of this code that
diction to demonstrate equivalency. The Authority Having makes the building or unsafe, dangerous, or
Jurisdiction shall have the authority to approve or disapprove hazardous, the Authority Having Jurisdiction shall be
the system, method or device for the intended purpose. permitted to enter the building or premises at reasonable times
to inspect or to perform the duties imposed by this code,
104.0 Intent. provided that where such building or premises be occupied
that credentials were presented to the occupant and entry
104.1 General. However, the exercise of this discretionary requested. Where such building or premises be unoccupied,
approval by the Authority Having Jurisdiction shall have no
the Authority Having Jurisdiction shall first make a reason-
effect beyond the jurisdictional boundaries of said Authority able effort to locate the owner or other person having charge
Having Jurisdiction. An alternate material or method of
or control of the building or premises and request entry. where
constmction so approved shall not be considered as in accor- entry is refused, the Authority Having Jurisdiction shall have
dance with the requirements or intent of this code for a purpose recourse to the remedies provided by law to secure entry.
other than that by the Authority Having Jurisdiction.
106.4 Stop Orders. Where work is being done contrary to
the provisions ofthis code, the Authority Having Jurisdiction
105.0 Testing. shall have the authority to order the work stopped by notice
105.1 General. The Authority Having Jmisdiction shall have in writing served on persons in doing or such
authority to require tests, as proof of equivalency. work to be done, and such persons shall forthwith stop work
105.2 Approved Standards. Tests shall be made in accor- until authorized by the Authority Having Jurisdiction to
dance with approved testing standards by an approved testing proceed with the work.
agency at the expense of the applicant. In the absence of such 106.5 Authority to Disconnect Utilities in Emergencies.
standards, the Authority Jurisdiction shall have the The Authority Having Jurisdiction or authorized representa-
authority to specify the test procedure. tive shall be pennitted to disconnect fuel gas utility service or
energy supplies to a building, structure, premises, or equip-
105.3 Request by the Authority Having Jurisdiction. The
ment regulated by this code in case of emergency where
Authority Having Jurisdiction shall have the authority to
neceSSaIY to eliminate an immediate hazard to life or property.
require tests to be made or repeated where there is reason to
The Authority Having Jurisdiction shall, wherever possible,
believe that a material or device no is in accordance
notify the utility, the owner, and the occupant of the
with the requirements on which its approval was based.
building, stmcture, or premises of the decision to disconnect
prior to taking such action, and shall notify such serving
Part Organization and Enforcement. utility, owner, and occupant of the building, stmcture, or
premises in writing of sllch disconnection immediately there-
after.
106.0 Powers and Duties of the Authority Juris-
diction. 106.6 Authority to Condemn Equipment. Where the
Authority Having Jurisdiction ascertains that an equipment,
106.1 General. The Authority Having Jurisdiction is hereby
or portion thereof, regulated by this code has become
authorized and directed to enforce the provisions of this code.
hazardous to life, health, or property, it shall order in writing
For such purposes, the Authority Having Jurisdiction shall
that the equipment either be removed or restored to a safe or
have the powers of a law enforcement officer.
sanitary condition. The written notice shall contain a fixed I
The Authority Having Jurisdiction shaH have the power time limit for compliance with such order. Persons shall not
to render interpretations of this code and to adopt and enforce use or maintain defective equipment after receiving a notice.

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\Vhere equipment or an installation is to be disconnected, 108.0 Board of Appeals.

written notice of the disconnection and causes therefore shall 108.1 General. In order to hear and decide appeals of orders,
be given within 24 hours to the serving utility, owner, and decisions, or determinations made by the Authority Having
occupant of the building, structure, or premises. Where equip- Jurisdiction relative to the application and interpretations of
ment is maintained in violation of this code, and in violation this code, there shall be and is hereby created a Board of
of a notice issued pursuant to the provisions of this section, Appeals consisting of members who are qualified by
I the Authority Having Jurisdiction shall institute an action to ence and training to pass upon matters peliaining to mechan-
prevent, restrain, correct, or abate the violation. ical design, construction, and maintenance and the public
106.7 Connection After Order to Disconnect. Persons shall health aspects of mechanical systems and who are not
not make connections from an energy, fuel, or power supply employees of the jurisdiction. The Authority Having Juris-
nor supply energy or fuel to an equipment regulated by this diction shall be an ex-officio member and shall act as secre-
code that has been disconnected or ordered to be disconneeted tary to said board but shall have no vote upon a matter before
by the Authority Having Jurisdiction until it has authorized the board. The Board of Appeals shall be appointed by the
the reconnection and use of such equipment. governing body and shall hold office at its pleasure. The
106.8 Liability. The Authority Having Jurisdiction charged board shall adopt mles of procedure for conducting its busi-
with the enforcement of this code acting in good faith and ness and shall render decisions and findings in writing to the
without malice in the discharge of the duties required by this appellant with a duplicate copy to the Authority Having Juris-
code or other pertinent law or ordinanee shall not thereby be diction.
rendered personally liable for damages that accrues to persons 108.2 Limitations of Authority. The Board of Appeals shall
or property as a result of an act or by reason of an act or omis- have no authority relative to interpretation of the administra-
sion in the discharge of such duties. A suit brought against tive provisions of this code, nor shall the board be empowered
the Authority Having Jurisdiction or employee because of to waive requirements of this code.
such act or omission performed by the Authority Having
Jurisdiction or employee in the enforcement of a provision of
sueh codes or other pertinent laws or ordinances implemented 109.0 Violations.
through the enforcement of this code or enforced by the code 109.1 General. It shall be unlawful for a person, firm, or
enforeement agency shall be defended by this jurisdiction corporation to erect, construct, enlarge, alter, repair, move,
until final termination of such proeeedings, and a judgment improve, remove, convert or demolish, equip, LIse, or main-
resulting therefrom sha11 be assumed by this jurisdietion. tain mechanical systems or equipment or cause or permit the
This code shall not be construed to relieve from or lessen same to be done in violation of this code.
the responsibility of a person owning, operating. or control-
ling an equipment regulated herein for to persons or 110.0 Penalties.
property caused by defects, nor shall the code enforcement
110.1 GeneraL A person, firm, or corporation violating a
agency or its parent jurisdiction be held as assuming such
provision of this code shall be deemed gui1ty of a misde-
liability by reason of the inspections authorized by this code,
meanor, and upon conviction thereof, sha11 be punishable by
pennits or certificates issued under this code.
a imprisonment, or both set forth by the governing laws
106.9 Cooperation of Other Officials and Officers. The of the jurisdiction. Each separate day or a portion thereof,
Authority Having Jurisdiction shall be pennitted to request during which a violation of this code occurs or continues,
I the assistance and cooperation of other official s of this juris- shall be deemed to constitute a separate offense.
diction so far as required in the discharge of the duties
required by this code or other pertinent law or ordinance.
Part HI -Permits and Inspections.
107.0 Unsafe Equipment.
107.1 General. Equipment regulated by this code that is 1]].0 Permits.
unsafe or that constitutes a fire or health hazard or is other- H1.1 Permits Required. Except as permitted in Section
wise dangerous to human I ife is, for the purpose of this 111.2, no mechanical system regulated by this code shall be
section, unsafe. Use of equipment regulated by this code installed, altered, repaired, replaced, or remodeled unless a
constituting a hazard to safety, health, or public welfare by separate mechanical permit for each separate building or
reason of inadequate maintenance, dilapidation, obsoles- structure has first been obtained.
cence, fire hazard, disaster, damage, or abandonment for 111.2 Exempt Work. A mechanical pennit shall not be
the purpose of this section, an unsafe use. Unsafe equipment required for the following:
is hereby declared to be a public nuisance and shall be abated
by repair, rehabilitation, demolition, or removal in accordance (1) A portable heating appliance, portable ventilating equip-
with procedures as may be adopted by this jurisdiction. As an ment, a portable cooling unit, or a portable evaporative
alternative, the Authority Having Jurisdiction or other cooler.
employee or official of this jurisdiction, as designated by the (2) A closed system of steam, hot, or chilled water piping
I governing body, shall be pennitted to institute other action to within heating or cooling equipment regulated by this
prevent, restrain, correct, or abate the violation. code.

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(3) Replacement of a component part or assembly of an U Occupancies shall indicate how required structural and fire-
appliance that does not alter its original approval and resistive integrity will be maintained where a penetration will
complies with other applicable requirements of this code. be made for elcctrical, mechanical, plumbing, and cOImnuni-
(4) Refrigerating equipment that is part of the equipment for cation conduits, pipes, and similar systems.
which a permit has been issued pursuant to the require- Thc installer shall submit plans showing the proposed
ments of this code. installation, indicating the location of the equipment and such I
(5) A unit refrigerating system. accessories as shall be permitted to be required to ensure the
proper and safe perfonl1ance of its function.
Exemption from the permit requirements of this
code shall not be deemed to authorization for work
to be done in violation of the provisions of this code or 113.0 Permit Issuance.
other laws or ordinances of this jurisdiction. 113.1 Issuance. \\There the Authority Having Jurisdiction
finds that the work described in an application for a permit
112.0 Application for Permit. and the plans, specifications, and other data filed are in accor-
dance with the requirements of this code and other pertinent
112.1 Application. To obtain a pennit, the applicant shall first
laws and ordinances and that the fees specii1ed in Section
i1le an application in writing on a form furnished by the code
114.0 have been paid, the Authority Having Jurisdiction shall
enforcement agency for that purpose. Such application shall:
issue a permit to the applicant.
(I) Identify and describe the work to be covered by the
Where issuing a permit where plans are required, the
permit for which application is made.
Authority Having Jurisdiction shall endorse in writing or
(2) Describe the land on which the proposed work is to be stamp the plans and specii1cations "APPROVED." Such
done by legal description, street address, or similar approved plans and specii1cations shall not be changed, modi-
description that will readily identify and dei1nitely locate i1ed, or altered without approval from the Authority Having
the proposed building or work. Jurisdiction, and work regulated by this code shall be done in
(3) Indicate the use or occupancy for which the proposed accordance with the approved plans.
work is intended. The Authority Having Jurisdiction has the authority to
(4) Be accompanied by plans, diagrams, computations, and issue a permit for the construction of a part of a mechanical
specii1cations and other data in accordance with Section system before the entire plans and specii1cations for the whole
112.2. system have been submitted or approved, provided adequate
(5) Be signed by the applicant or an authorized agent of the infonnation and detailed statements have been filed in accor-
applicant. dance with pertinent requirements of this code.
(6) Give such other data and information in accordance with The holder of a partial permit shall be permitted to
the Authority Having Jurisdiction. proceed without assurance that the permit for the entire
112.2 Plans and Specifications. Plans, engineering calcula- building, structure, or mechanical system will be granted.
tions, diagrams, and other data shall be submitted in one or 113.2 Retention of Plans. One set of approved plans, speci-
more sets with each application for a permit. \\There such fications, and computations shall be retained by the Authority
plans are not prepared by an architect or engineer, the Having Jurisdiction until final approval of the work is covered
Authority Having Jurisdiction shall be permitted to require therein. One set of approved plans and specifications shall be
an applicant submitting such plans or other data to demon- returned to the applicant, and shall be kept on the site of the
strate that state law does not require that the plans be prepared building or work at times during which the work authorized
by an architect or engineer. The Authority Having Jurisdic- thereby is in progress.
tion shall also be permitted to require plans, computations, 113.3 Validity of Permit. The issuance of a permit or
and specifications to be prepared and designed by an engi- approval of plans, specii1cations, and computations shall not
neer or architect licensed by the state to practice as such even be construed to be a permit for, or an approval of, a violation
where not required by state law. of the provisions of this code or other ordinanccs of the juris-
Exception: The Authority Having Jurisdiction shall be diction. Permits presuming to give authority to violate or
permittcd to waive the submission of plans, calculations, or cancel the provisions of this code or of other ordinances of
other data where it is found that the nature of the work applied the jurisdiction shall not be valid.
for is such that review of plans is not necessary to obtain The issuance of a pemlit based upon plans, specifications,
compliance \\1ith this code. computations, and other data shall not prevent the Authority
112.3 Information on Plans and Specifications. Plans and Having Jurisdiction from thereafter requiring the cOlTection of
specifications shall be drawn to scale upon substantial paper errors in said plans, specifications, and other data or from
lor cloth and shall indicate the location, nature, and extent of preventing building operations being carried on thereunder
the work proposed and show in detail that it is in accordance wherc in violation of this code or of other ordinances of this
with the provisions of this code and relevant laws, ordi- jurisdiction.
nances, rules, and regulations. 113.4 Expiration. A pennit issued under the provisions of this
I Plans and specifications for buildings exceeding two code shall expire by limitation and become null and void where
stories in height of other than Group R, Division 3 and Group the work authorized by such permit is not commenced within

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180 days from the date of such pennit, or where the work application after expiration, the applicant shall resubmit plans
authorized by such pennit is suspended or abandoned at a time and pay a new plan review fee.
after the work is commenced for a period of 180 days. Before 114.5 Investigation Fees - Work Without a Permit. Wher-
such work is recommenced, a new permit shall be first ever work for which a permit is required by this code has been
obtained, and the fee therefore shall be one-half the amount commenced without first obtaining said permit, a special
required for a new pennit for such work, provided no changes investigation shall be made before a permit shall be pennitted
have been made or will be made in the original plans and spec- to be issued for such work.
ifications for such work and provided further that such suspen-
sion or abandonment has not exceeded 1 year. No pennit shall 114.5.1 Fee. An investigation fee, in addition to the
be extended more than once. To renew action on a permit after permit fee, shall be collected whether or not a pennit is
expiration, the pennittee shall pay a new full pennit fee. then or subsequently issued. The investigation fee shall
be equal to the amount of the permit fee that is required
A permittee holding an unexpired permit shall be
by this code where a pe1111it were to be issued. The
pennitted to apply for an extension of the time within which
payment of such investigation fee shall not exempt a
work shall be permitted to be commenced under that permit
person from compliance with other provisions of this
where the pennittee is unable to commence work within the
code or from a penalty prescribed by law.
I time required by this section. The Authority Having Jurisdic-
tion shall have the authority to extend the time for action by 114.6 Fee Refunds. The Authority Having Jurisdiction shall
the pem1ittee for a period not exceeding 180 days upon written be permitted to authorize the refunding of a fee paid here-
request by the peI111ittee showing that circumstances beyond under tllat has been erroneously paid or collected.
the control of said pennittee have prevented action from being 114.6.1 Authorization. The Authority Having Jurisdic-
taken. tion shall be permitted to authorize a refund not
113.5 Suspension or Reyocation. The Authority Having exceeding a percentage, as determined by this jurisdic-
Jurisdiction shall have the authority to suspend or revoke a tion, where no work has been done under a permit issued
permit issued under the provisions of this code where the in accordance with this code.
pennit is issued in error or on the basis of incorrect infom1a- 114.6.2 No \Vork. The Authority Having Jurisdiction
tion supplied or in violation of other ordinances or regulations shall be permitted to authorize refunding not exceeding
of the jurisdiction. a percentage, as determined by this jurisdiction, where
an application for a permit for which a plan review fee
114.0 Fees. has been paid is withdrawn or canceled before a plan
review effort has been expended.
114.1 General. Fees shall be assessed in accordance with the
provisions of this section and as set forth in the fee schedule, 114.6.3 Time Limit. The Authority Having Jurisdiction
Table 114.1. The fees are to be detel111ined and adopted by this shall 110t authorize refunding of a fee paid except upon
jurisdiction. written application filed by the original permittee not
exceeding 180 days after the date of fee payment.
114.2 Permit Fees. The fee for each perm it shall be as set fOl1h
in Table 114.1.
114.3 Plan Review Fees. Where plans or other data are 115.0 Inspections.
required to be submitted in accordance with Section 112.2, a 115.1 General. Mechanical systems for which a permit is
plan review fee shall be paid at the time of submitting plans required by this code shall be subject to inspection and sLlch
and specifications for review. The plan review fees for mechan- mechanical systems shall remain accessible and exposed for
ical work shall be detennined and adopted by this jurisdiction. inspection purposes until approved by the Authority Having
The plan review fees specified in this subsection are Jurisdiction.
separate fees from the pennit fees specified in Section 114.2 It shall be the duty of the permit applicant to cause the
and are in addition to the permit fees. mechanical systems to remain accessible and exposed for
Where plans are incomplete or changed so as to require inspection purposes. The Authority Having Jurisdiction shall
additional plan review, an additional plan review fee shall be not be liable for expense entailed in the removal or replace-
charged at the rate shown in Table 114.1. ment of a material required to permit inspection. Where the
installation of a mechanical system is complete, an additional
114.4 Expiration of Plan Review. Applications for which no
and final inspection shall be made. Mechanical systems regu-
pennit is issued within 180 days following the date of appli-
lated by this code shall not be connected to the energy fuel
cation shall expire by limitation, and plans and other data
supply lines until authorized by the Authority Having Juris-
submitted for review shall be pen11itted to be returned to the
diction.
applicant or destroyed by the Authority Having Jurisdiction.
The Authority Having Jurisdiction shall be permitted to Approval, as a result of an inspection, shall not be
extend the time for action by the applicant for a period not constmed to be an approval of a violation of the provisions of
exceeding 180 days upon request by the applicant showing this code or of other ordinances of the jurisdiction. Inspec-
that circumstances beyond the control of the applicant have tions presuming to give authority to violate or cancel the
prevented action from being taken. No application shall be provisions of this code or of other ordinances ofthe jurisdic-
extended more than once. In order to renew action on an tion shall not be valid.

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115.2 Operation of Mechanical Equipment. The require- purpose and pay the reinspection fee in accordance with Table
ments of this section shall not be considered to prohibit the 114.1 or as set forth in the fee schedule adopted by the juris-
operation of mechanical systems installed to replace existing diction.
equipment or fixtures serving an occupied portion of the In instances where reinspection fees have been assessed,
building in the event a request for inspection of such equip- no additional inspection of the work will be performed until
ment or fixture has been filed with the Authority Having the required fees have been paid.
Jurisdiction not exceeding 48 hours after such replacement
115.6.1 Corrections. Notices of correction or violation
work is completed and before a portion of such mechanical
shall be written by the Authority Having Jurisdiction and
system is concealed by a permanent portion of the building.
shall be permitted to be posted at the site of the work,
115.3 Testing of Equipment. Refrigeration equipment regu- mailed, or delivered to the permittee or his authorized
lated by this code shall be tested and approved in accordance representative.
with Section 1124.0 of this code.
Refusal, failure, or neglect to comply with such
Steam and hot water bollers and piping shall be tested notice or order within 10 days of receipt thereof, shall be
and approved in accordance with Section 1021.1, Section considered a violation ofthis code and shall be subject to
1201.3.9, and Section 1207.0 of this code. the penalties set forth elsewhere in this code for viola-
Where applicable (see Section 101.3), fuel gas piping tions.
shall be tested and approved in accordance with Section 115.6.2 Retesting. Where the Authority Having Juris-
1303.0 of this code. diction finds that the work will not pass the test, neces-
US.4 I nspection Requests. It shall be the duty of the person sary corrections shall be made, and the work shall be
doing the work authorized by a pennit to notify the Authority resubmitted for test or inspection.
Having Jurisdiction that such work is ready for inspection. 115.6.3 Approval. Upon the satisfactory completion and
The request for inspection must be filed not less than I final test of the meehanical system, a certificate
working day before such inspection is desired. approval shall be issued by the Authority Having Juris-
It shaH be the duty of the person requesting inspections diction to the pennittee on demand.
required by this code to provide access to and means for
inspection of such work.
116.0 Connection ApprovaL
115.4.1 Advance Notice. It shall be the duty of the
116.1 Energy Connections. No person shall make connec-
person doing the work authorized by the permit to notify
tions from a source of energy or fuel to a mechanical system
the Authority Having Jurisdiction, orally or in writing
or equipment regulated by this code and for which a permit is
that said work is ready for inspection. Such notification
required until approved by the Authority Having Jurisdiction.
shall be given not less than 24 hours before the work is
to be inspected. J] 6.2 Temporary Connections. The Authority Having Juris-
diction shall be permitted to authorize temporary connection
115.4.2 Responsibility. It shall be the duty ofthe holder
of the mechanical equipment to the source of energy or fuel
of a permit to make sure that the work will stand the test
for the purpose of testing the equipment or for use under a
prescribed before giving the notification.
temporary certificate of occupancy.
The equipment, material, and labor necessary for
inspection or tests shall be furnished by the person to
whom the pennit is issued or by whom inspection is 117.0 Uneon stitutionaL
requested. n 7.1 Validity of Code. Where a section, subsection,
115.5 Other Inspections. In addition to the called inspections sentence, clause, or phrase of this code is, for a reason, held
required by this code, the Authority Having Jurisdiction shall to be unconstitutional, such decision shall not affect the
be permitted to make or require other inspections of mechan- validity of the remaining portions of this code. The Legisla-
ical work to ascertain compliance with the provisions of this tive body hereby declares that it would have passed this code,
code and other laws that are enforced by the code enforce- and each section, subsection, sentence, clause, or phrase
ment agency. thereof, irrespective of the fact that one or more sections,
subsections, sentences, clauses, and phrases are declared
115.6 Reinspections. The Authority Having Jurisdiction shall
unconsti tutional.
be permitted to assess a reinspeetion fee for each inspection
or reinspection where such portion of work for which inspec-
tion is requested is not complete or where required correc- 118.0 Validity.
tions have not been made. 118.1 Code. Where a provision of this code, or the application
This provision shall not be interpreted as requiring rein- thereof to a person or circumstance, is held invalid, the
spection fees the first time a job is rejected for failure to be in remainder ofthe code, or the application of such provision to
accordance with the requirements of this code, but as control- other persons or circumstances, shall not be affected thereby.
ling the practice of calling for inspections before the job is
ready for inspection or reinspection.
To obtain reinspection, the applicant shall file an appli-
cation therefore in writing upon a form furnished for that

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TABLE 114.1
MECHANICAL PERMIT FEES2
Permit Issuance
1. For the issuance of each
2. For issuing each supplemental permit for which the original permit has not expired or been canceled
or finalized ................................................................................................................................................................... _ _

Unit Fee Schedule

1. Furnaces
F or the installation or relocation of each forced-air or gravity-type furnace or burner, including ducts
and vents attached to such appliancc, up to and including 100000 British thermal units pcr hour (Btu/h) ............... _ _ 1
For the installation or relocation of each forced-air or gravity-type furnace or burner, including ducts
and vents attached to such appliance, over 100 000
For the installation or relocation of each floor furnace, including vent ...................................................................... _ _ 1
For the installation or relocation of each suspended heater, recessed wall heater, or floor-mounted unit heater ....... _ _ 1
2. Appliance Vents
For the installation, relocation, or replacement of each appliance vent installed and not included in an
appliance pennit ......................................................................................................................................................... _ _ 1
3. Repairs or Additions
For the repair of, alteration of, or addition to each heating appliance, refrigeration unit, cooling unit, absorption
unit, or each heating, cooling, absorption, or evaporative cooling system, including installation of controls
regulated by this code .................................................................................................................................................. _ _ 1
4. Boilers, Compressors, and Absorption Systems
For the installation or relocation of each boiler or compressor, up to and including 3 horsepower (hp),
or each absorption system up to and including 100000 Btu/h ..................................................................................._ _ 1
For the installation or relocation of each boiler or compressor exceeding 3 hp, up to and including 15 hp,
or each absorption system cxceeding 100000 Btu/h and including 500 000 BtuJh ................................................... _ _ 1
For the instal1ation or relocation of each boiler or compressor exceeding 15 hp, up to and including 30 hp,
or each absorption system exceeding 500 000 Btu/h, up to and including 1 000000 Btu/h ...................................... _ _ 1

For the installation or relocation of each boiler or compressor exceeding 30 hp, up to and including 50 hp,
or for each absorption system exceeding 1 000000 Btu/h, up to and including 1 750000 Btu/h ............................... _ _ 1

For the installation or relocation of each boiler or compressor exceeding 50 hp, or each absorption system
exceeding 1 750 000 Btu/h .......................................................................................................................................... _ _ 1
5. Air Handlers
1.3
For each air-handling unit up to and including 10 000 cubic feet per minute (cfm), including ducts attached thereto
6. Evaporative Coolers
For each air-handling unit exceeding 10000 cfm ....................................................................................................... _ _ 1

For each evaporative cooler other than portable type ................................................................................................. _ _ 1

7. Venti lation and Exhaust
For each ventilation fan connected to a single duct .................................................................................................... _ _ 1
For each ventilation system that is not a portion of a heating or air-conditioning system authorized by a permit. ...... _ _ 1
For the installation of each hood that is served by mechanical exhaust, including the ducts for such hood
8. Incinerators
For the installation or relocation of each domestic-type incinerator ........................................................................... _ _ 1
For the installation or relocation of each commercial or industrial-type incinerator .................................................. _ _ 1
9. Miscellaneous
For each appliance or piece of equipment regulated by this code, but not classed in other appliance
categories, or for which no other fee is listed in this table .......................................................................................... _ _ 1

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TABLE 114.1 (continued)

MECHANICAL PERMIT FEES2

10. Fuel Gas Piping

Where Chapter l3 or Appendix B is applicable (See Section 101.3), permit fees for fuel-gas piping shall
be as follows:
For each gas piping system of one to five outlets ....................................................................................................... ___ 1
For each additional gas piping system, per outlet ....................................................................................................... _ _ 1
Il. Process Piping
For each hazardous process piping system (HPP) of one to four outlets .................................................................... _ _ '
For each HPP piping system of five or more outlets, per outlet.. ................................................................................ _ _ 1
For each nonhazardous process piping system (NPP) of one to four outlets .............................................................. _ _ 1
For each NPP piping system of five or more outlets, per

Other Inspections and Fees

L Inspections outside of nonnal business hours, per hour (minimum charge 2 hours) ............................................... _ _
2. Reinspection fees assessed under provisions of Section 115.6, per ms:peCWJn ......... ,...
3. Inspections for which no fee is specifically indicated, per hour (minimum charge hour) ......................................... _ _ 1
4. Additional plan review required by changes, additions, or revisions to plans or to plans for which an
initial review has been completed, per hour (minimum charge
For SJ units: 1000 British thermal units per hour 0.293 kW. I horsepower = 0.746 kW. 1 cubic foot per minute 0.00047 m 3/s
Notes:
I Jurisdiction will indicate their fees here.
The following do not include permit-issuing fees.

This fee shall not apply to an air-handling unit (hat is a portion of a factory-assembled appliance, cooling unit, evaporative cooler. or
absorption unit for which a permit is required elsewhere in this code.

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CHAPTER 2 DEFINITIONS
(Matrix Adoption Tables are non-regulatory, intended only as an aid to the user. See Chapter 1 for state agency authority and building application.)

Adopting Agency

Entire Chapter

Adopt Entire Chapter as amended

(amended sections listed below)

Adopt only those sections that are

listed below

Article/Section
I
I
203.0 X X X X
204.0 X X X XI
...

206.0
207.0
208.0
209.0
2\0.0
214.0
215.0
216.0

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201.0 General. Air Pollution Control Devices. Equipment and devices used I
201.1 Applicability. For the purpose of this code, certain for the purpose of cleaning air passing through them or by
abbreviations, tenns, phrases, words, and their derivatives them in such a manner as to reduce or remove the impurities
shall be construed as specified in this chapter. Words used in contained therein. [NFPA 96:3.3.3]
the singular include the plural, and the plural the singular. Ab~ Relief.IOSHPD 1, 2, 3 & 4/ Air being exhausted
Words used in the masculine gender include the feminine, and jlmn a building or a return duct system which is not contanl-
the feminine the masculine. hwted b.y odors or other contaminants and could otherwise be
used as return air ~fnot exhausledfimll the building.
202.0 Accepted Meanings. Air, Return. Air from the conditioned area that is returned to
the conditioning equipment for reconditioning.
202.1 General. Except as defined in this chapter or elsewhere
in this code, the interpretation of words used in this code shall Air, Supply. Air being conveyed to a conditioned area
be in accordance with the meanings defined in the applicable through ducts or plenums from a heat exchanger of a heating,
building, electric, fire, or plumbing code and Webster s Third cooling, absorption, or evaporative cooling system.
Nett' International Dictionmy of the English Language, Appliance. A device that utilizes a fuel to produce light, heat, I
Unabridged, copyright 1993. power, refrigeration, or air conditioning. [NFPA 54-12:3.3.6]
This definition also shall include a vented decorative appli-
ance.
203.0 -A-
Appliance Flue Outlet. The opening or openings in a I
Absorption Unit. An absorption refrigeration system that has
cooking device where vapors, combustion gases, or both
been factory-assembled and tested prior to its installation.
leave the cooking device. [NFPA 96:3.3.4] There might or
I Access Panel. Aclosure device used to cover an opening into might not be ductwork attached to this opening.
a duct, an enclosure, equipment, or an appurtenance. [NFPA
Appliance Fuel Connector. An assembly oflisted semirigid I
96:3.3.1]
or flexible tubing and fittings to carry fuel between a fuel-
Accessible. Having access to but which first shall be piping outlet and a fuel-burning appliance.
permitted to require the removal of an access panel, door, or
Approved. Acceptable to the Authority Having Jurisdiction.
similar obstruction covering the item described.
Exception: [HCD J & HCD 2J "Approved" means meeting
I Accessible, Readily. Having a direct access without the the approval E/~rorcing except as otherwise
I necessity of removing a panel, door, or similar obstruction. provided hnv, when used in connection with any system,
Air, Combustion. See Combustion Air. material, type construction, fixture or appliance as the
Conditioned. Air that has been treated to achieve a result ofinvestigations and tests conducted the agency, or
desired level of temperature, humidity, or cleanliness. by reason of accepted principles or tests by national author-
Air, Exhaust. Air being removed from any space or piece of ities, or techllical, health, or scient(/ic organizations or agen-
equipment and conveyed directly to the atmosphere by means cies.
of openings or ducts. Notes:
Air-Handling Unit. A blower or fan used for the purpose of (1) See Health and Safety Code Section 17920 for
distributing supply air to a room, space, or area. "Approved" as applied to residential construction and
I Air Intakes. An opening in a building'S envelope \vhose buildings or structures accessmy thereto. as referenced
purpose is to allow outside air to be drawn into the structure in Sections 1.8.2.1.1 and 1.8.2.1.2.
to replace inside air that is removed by exhaust systems or to (2) See Health and Code Section 17921.1 for
improve the quality of the inside air by providing a source of "Approved" as applied to the use of hotplates in resi-
air having a lower concentration of odors, suspended parti- dential COllstruction referenced in Sections 1.8.2.1.1 and
cles, or heating content. [NFPA 96:3.3.2] 1.8.2.1.2.
Air, IVlakeup. Air that is provided to replace air being ex- (3) See Health and Safezy Code Section 19966
hausted. "Approved" as applied to Facto/Jl-Built Housing as
Air-Moving System. A system designed to provide heating, referenced in Sections 1.8.2.1.1 and 1.8.2.1.2.
cooling, or ventilation in which one or more air-handling units See Health and Code Section 18201 for
are used to supply air to a common space or are drawing air "Approved" as applied to Niobilehome Parks as
from a common plenum or space. enced in Section 1.8.2.1.3.
Air~ Outside. Air from outside the building intentionally See Health and Code Section J8862.1 for
conveyed by openings or ducts to rooms or to conditioning "Approved" as applied to Special Occupancy Parks as
equipment. referenced in Section 1.8.2.1.3.

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Approved Agency. An organization primarily estab- Bonding Conductor or Jumper. A reliable conductor to I
lished for purposes of testing to approved standards and ensure the required electrical conductivity between metal
approved by the Authority Jurisdiction./HeD 1 & parts required to be electrically connected. [NFPA 70: 100. I]
HeD 2} "Approved " is any agency which is Breathing Zone. The region within an occupiable space I
determined by the Enforcing except as otlzer'rvise between planes 3 inches and 72 inches (76mm and 1829mm)
provided statute, to have adequate personnel and expertise above the floor and exceeds 2 feet (610 mm) from the walls
to carry Ollt the testing o.fsystems, materials, and variolls or fixed air-conditioning equipment. [ASHRAE 62.1:3]
t)peS o.fc0I15;truction, fixtures or appliance,s. Breathing Zone Outdoor Airflow (Vbz). The rate of outdoor
I Appurtenance. An accessory or a subordinate part that airflow required in the breathing zone of an occupiable space.
enables the primary device to perfonn or improve its intended [ASHRAE 62.1-07: Appendix A]
function. [NFPA 96:3.3.5] Breeching. A metal connector for medium- and high-heat
Assembly A building or a portion of a building appliances.
used for the gathering together of 50 or more persons for such BTU/H. The listed maximum capacity of any appliance,
purposes as deliberation, education, instruction, worship, absorption unit, or burner expressed in British thermal units
entertainment, amusement, drinking, dining, or awaiting input per hour, unless otherwise noted.
transportation.IHeD 1, HCD 2 and SFiVI} Refer to the Cali- Building./HCD 1 & HeD 2} An~v structure used or intended
fbrnia Building Code, Title Part 2.for use and occupallcJ) jbr supporting or sheltering any use or occupancy.
classification.
Exceptions: "Building" shall not include thefollmving.·
Authority Jurisdiction. The organization, office, or (1) mobilehome as defined ill Health and SqfetJ' Code
individual responsible for enforcing the requirements of a Section 18008.
code or standard, or for approving equipment, materials,
(2) An)' mam~factured horne as defined in Health and Safety
installations, or procedures. The Authority Having Jurisdic-
Code Section 18007.
tion shall be a federal, state, local, or other regional depart-
ment or an individual such as a plumbing official, mechanical (3) Any commercial modular as defined in Health and
official, labor department official, health department official, Code Section 18001.8 or any special plupose commer-
building official, or others having statutory authority. In the cial modular as defined in Health and Safety Code
absence of a statutory authority, the Authority Having Juris- Section 18012.5.
diction may be some other responsible party. This definition (4) recreational vehicle as defined in Health and Safety
shall include the Authority Having Jurisdiction's duly author- Code Section 18010.
ized representative./HCD 1, HCD 2, OSHPD 1, 2, 3 & 4 and (5) Any mult~famizy manufactured home, as defined in
SFM} "Authority Having Jurisdiction" shall mean Health and Safety Code Section J800B. 7.
"Enforcing Agenc.y" as defil/ed in Section 207.0 of this code. For additional il?jbrmation, see Health and Safety Code
Automatic. That which provides a function without the Section 1890B.
necessity of human intervention. [NFPA 96:3.3.7] ~"'''UI'''b.. Code. The building code that is adopted by this
I Automatic Boiler. Where applied to a class of boiler defined jurisdiction./HeD 1, HeD 2, OSHPD 1, 2, 3 & 4, and SFltfl
below, such boiler shall be equipped with certain controls and "Building Code" shall mean the Cal~jomia Building Code,
limit devices, as specified in Section 10] 1.0 and Table Title Part 2.
1011.1. Building Official. See Authority Having Jurisdiction. For
Azeotrope. A refrigerant blend comprising mUltiple compo- applications listed in Section 1.11.0 regulated by the Office o.f
nents of different volatiles that, when used in refrigeration the State Fire Marshal "Building Official" is the officer
cycles, do not change volumetric composition or saturation charged lvith the administration and enforcement ofthis code,
temperature as they evaporate or condense at constant pres- or a regular deputy. See "E1?fbrcing Agency". For the State
sure. o.f Calffbrnia, "Building Official" shall be the "EI?forcing
Agency" as spec(fied in Section 1.11. O.
Burner, Automatic Boiler. A device to convey fuel into the I
204.0 -B- combustion chamber in proximity to its combustion-air
I Baffle Plate. An object placed in or near an appliance to supply so as to pennit a stable controlled heat release compat-
change the direction or retard the flow of air, air-fuel mixtures, ible \vitb the burner design and that is equipped with an igni-
or flue gases. [NFPA 96:3.3.8] tion system to reliably ignite the entire heat release surface
I Boiler. A closed vessel used for heating water or liquid, or for of the burner assembly.
generating steam or vapor by direct application of heat from
combustible fuels or electricity. 205.0 -C-
Boiler, High-Pressure. A boiler furnishing steam at pressures CAS Number. The Chemical Abstract System registry
in excess of 15 p0l1l1ds-force per square inch (psi) (103 kPa) number.
or hot water at temperatures in excess of 250°F (121°C) or at Ceiling Radiation Damper. Al isted device installed in a ceiling
pressures in excess of 160 psi (11 03 kPa). [NFPA membrane of a fire resistance-rated floor-ceiling or roof-ceiling
211:3.3.13.2] assembly to automatically limit the radiative heat transfer
Boiler Room. A room containing a steam or hot water boiler. through an air inlet/outlet opening. [NFPA5000: 3.3.133.1]

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Central Heating Plant or Plant. Environmental Clean(ing). For kitchen exhaust systems and cooking I
equipment installed in a manner to supply heat by ment, the act of removing grease, oil deposits, and other
means of ducts or pipes to areas other than the room or space residue. [NFPA 96:3.3.12]
in which the equipment is located. Clearly Identified. Capable of being recognized by a person I
Certified. A formally stated recognition and approval of an of normal vision without causing uncertainty and indecisive-
acceptable level of competency, acceptable to the Authority ness about the location or operating process of the identified
Having Jurisdiction. [NFPA 96:3.3.10] item. [NFPA 96:3.3.13]
I Certified Person. trained and certified by the equip- Closed Combustible Construction. Combustible building I
ment manufacturer, or by a recognized organization through construction, including walls, stmctural framing, roofs, roof
a formal certification program for the system to be serviced ceilings, f1oors, and f1oor-ceiling assemblies, continuously
or cleaned, that is acceptable to the Authority Having Juris- enclosing a grease duct on four sides where one or more sides
diction. require protection in accordance with Section 507.2. [NFPA
A vertical shaft enclosing one or more flues for 96:3.3.14.1J
,.nlnUI~"'ntT flue gases to the outdoors.
Closed Combustion Appliance. A
Factory-Built. A ch i mney composed of listed heat-producing appliance that employs a combustion chamber
factory-built components assembled in accordance with that has no openings other than the flue collar, fuel-charging
the terms of listing to form the completed chimney. door, and adjustable provided to control the amount
[NFPA 54:3.3.18.2J of combustion air that enters the combustion chamber.
Chimney, Masonry. A field-constructed chimney of Closet. See Confined
solid masonry units, bricks, stones, listed masonry
Clothes An appliance used to dry wet laundry by
chimney units, or reinforced portland cement concrete,
lined with approved chimney tlue liners. [NFPA
means of heat. [NF PA 54-12: 3.3.19] I
54:3.3.18.3J Clothes Type 1. Primarily used in family living envi-
ronment. or may not be coin-operated for public use.
Chimney, Metal. A chimney constructed of metal with a
[NFPA 54:3.3.19.1]
minimum thickness not less than 0.127 of an inch (3.23
mm) 10 manufacturer's standard steel sheet. Clothes Type 2. Used in business with direct inter-
Chimney Classifications: course of the function wilh the public. Mayor may not be
operated by public or hired attendant. Mayor may not be
High-Heat -Type. A factory-built, coin-operated. [NFPA 54:3.3.1
masonry, or metal chimney suitable for removing the
products of combustion from fuel-burning high-heat Code. A standard that is an extensive compilation of provi-
appliances producing combustion gases in excess of sions covering broad subject matter or that is suitable for
2000°F (I 093°C), measured at the appliance flue outlet.
Chimney, Low-Heat -Type. A factory-built,
masonry, or metal chimney suitable for removing the
adoption into law independently of other codes and standards.
Combination Fire and Smoke Damper. A device that meets
both the fire damper and smoke damper requirements. [NFPA
I
products of combustion from fuel-burning low-heat 5000:3.3. 133.2J
appliances producing combustion gases not in excess of Combustible MateriaL Material subject to an increase in I
1000°F under n0l111a1 operating conditions, but combustibility or flame-spread rating beyond the limits estab-
capable of producing combustion gases of 1400°F lished in the definition of Limited-Combustible Material.
(760°C) during intermittent forced for periods up
Combustion Air. The total amount of air provided to the
to one hour. All temperatures are measured at the appli-
space that contains fuel-burning equipment. Includes air for
ance flue outlet.
fuel combustion, draft hood dilution, and ventilation of the
Chimney, Medium-Heat -Type. A factory- equipment enclosure.
built, masonry, or metal chimney suitable for removing
the products of combustion from fuel-burning Commercial Food Equipment. Equip-I
medium-heat appliances producing combustion gases not ment used in a food establishment for heat-processing food or
in excess of 2000°F (1093 °C), measured at the apfHmnce utensils and that produces grease vapors, steam,
flue outlet. smoke, or odors that are required to be removed through a
local exhaust ventilation system.
Chimney, Residential Appliance -Type. A factory-bui1t
or masonry chimney sui tab Ie for removing products of Compensating Hood. A hood that has an outside-air supply I
combustion from residential-type appliances producing with air delivered below or within the hood. Where makeup
combustion not in excess of 1000°F (538°C), air is diffused directly into the exhaust within the hood cavity,
measured at appliance flue outlet. Factory-built Type it becomes a shOli-circuit hood.
HT chimneys have high-temperature thermal shock Compressor, Positive Displacement. A compressor in which
resistance. increase in pressure is attained by the internal
'-""' . . IUU,_, Connector. The pipe that connects a fuel-burning volume of the compression chamber.
appliance to a chimney. [NFPA211:3.3.47.1] onlnt'pli:~,or Refrigerant. A machine, with or without acces-
I Classified. See Listed. (Third Party Celiified) sories, for compressing a vapor.

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I Concealed Spaces. That portiones) of a building behind 206.0 -D-

walls, over suspended in pipe chases, attics, and else- Damper. A valve or plate within a duct or its terminal compo-
where whose size might normally range from 1 inch nents for controHing draft or the flow of gases, including air.
mm) stud spaces to 8 foot (2438 mm) interstitial truss spaces [NFPA 211 :3.3.51]
and that might contain combustible materials such as building
structural members, thermal, electrical insulation, or both, and Fire An automatic-closing metal assembly
ducting. [NFPA 96:3.3.48.] J Such spaces have sometimes consisting of one or more louvers, blades, slats, or vanes
been used as HVAC plenum chambers. that closes upon detection of heat so as to restrict the
passage of flame and is listed to thc applicable recog-
Condenser. The part of the system UC:)IgI1eU to liquefy refrig-
nized standards.
erant vapor by removal of heat.
Smoke Damper. A damper arranged to seal off airflow
Condensing An appliance that condenses part of
automatically through a pali of an air duct system so as
the water vapor generated by the burning of hydrogen in
to restrict the passage of smoke and is listed to the appli-
fuels.
cable recognized standard.
Condensing Unit. A mechanical system,
consisting of one or more power-driven compressors, Volume Damper. A device that, when installed, will
condensers, liquid receivers where provided, and the regu- restrict, retard, or direct the flow of air in any duct, or the
larly furnished accessories that have been factory assembled products of combustion in any heat-producing equip-
and tested prior to its installation. ment, its vent connector, vent, or chimney.
Conditioned Space. An area, room, or space normally occu- Department. /HCD 1 & HCD 2} "Department" means the
pied and being heated or cooled for human habitation by any Department and Development.
equipment. Design Flood Elevation. The elevation of the "design flood,"
Confined A room or space having a volume less than including wave hcight, relative to the datum specified on the
50 cubic feet per 1000 British thermal units per hour (Btu/h) community's legally designated flood hazard map. In areas
(4.83 m 3!kW) of the aggregate input of all fuel-burning designated as Zone the design flood elevation is the
appliances installed in that space. [NFPA 96:3.3.48.2] elevation of the highcst existing grade of the building'S
I Continuous Enclosure. A recognized architectural or perimeter plus the depth number (in feet) on the
mechanical componcnt of a building having a fire resistance flood hazard map. In areas designated as Zone AO where a
rating as required for the stmcture and whose purpose is to depth number is not specified on the map, the depth number
enclose the vapor removal duct for its full length to its tenni- is taken as being equal to 2 feet (610 mm).
nation point outside the structure without any portion of the Detection Devices. Electrical, pneumatic, thermal, mechan-I
enclosure having a fIre resistance rating less than the required ical, or optical sensing instruments, or subcomponents of such
value. [NFPA 96:3.3.23.]] instrumcnts, whose purpose is to cause an automatic action
I Continuous Pilot. A pilot that burns without turndown upon the occurrence of some preselected event. [NFPA
throughout the entire period that the boiler is in 96:3.3.17] In the contcxt of this document, the event in ques-
whether or not the main burner is firing. tion could be excessive temperature or flame, and the action
I Continuous Weld. A metal-joining method that produces a could be the operation of a fire-extinguishing system.
product without visible intelTuption or variation in quality. Dips. Depression or cup like places in horizontal duct runs in I
[NFPA 96:3.3. For the purpose ofthe defInition, it specif- which liquids could accumulate. [NFPA 96:3.3.18]
ically includes the exhaust compartment of hoods and welded
Direct Gas-Fired Air Heater. A hcater in which all
joints of exhaust ducts, yet specifically does not include filter
the products of combustion generated by the gas-burning
support frames or appendages inside hoods.
device are released into the outside airstream being heated.
Cooling. Air cooling to provide a room or space temperature
of 68°F (200e) or above. Direct-Vent Appliances. Appliances that are constructed and
installed so that air for combustion is derived directly from
Cooling System. All of that equipment, including associated the outdoors and flue gases are discharged to the outdoors.
refrigeration, intended or installed for the purpose of cooling [NFPA 54:3.3.6.3]
air mechanical means and discharging such air into any
room or space. This definition shall not include any evapora- Discharge. The final portion of a duct or pipe wherc the I
tive cooler. product conveyed is emptied or released from confine-
ment; the tennination point of the pipe or duct. [NFPA
Cooling Unit. A self-contained rcfrigeration system that has 96:3.3.19J
been factory assembled, tested, and installed with or without
conditioned air and ducts, without connecting any District Plant. A power boiler plant designed to
erant-containing parts. This definition shall not include a distribute hot water or steam to users located off the premises.
portable cooling unit or an absorption unit. Draft Hood. A devicc built into an appliance or made a part
Crawl Space. In a building, an area accessible by crawling, of the vent connector from an appliance, that is designed to:
having a clearance less than human for access to (1) Assure the ready escape of the Hue gases in the event of
plumbing or wiring, storage, etc. no draft. backdraft, or stoppage beyond the draft hood.
CSST. An acronym for corrugated stainless steel tubing. (2) Prevent a backdraft from entering the appliance.

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(3) Neutralize the effect of stack action of the chimney or air-conditioning systems, such as ventilation for human
gas vent upon the operation of the appliance. [NFPA usage, domestic kitchen range exhaust, bathroom exhaust
54:3.3.33] ducts, and domestic-type clothes dryer exhaust ducts.
Duct. A tube or conduit for transmission of air, fumes, vapors, Equipment. A general term including materials, fittings,
or dusts. This definition shall not include: devices, appliances, and apparatus used as part of or in
(1) A vent, vent connector, or chimney connector. connection with installations regulated by this code.
(2) A tube or conduit wherein the pressure of the air exceeds Evaporative Coo]er. A device used for reducing the sensible
1 psi (7 kPa). heat of air for cooling by the process of evaporation of water
into an airstream.
(3) The air passages of listed self-contained systems.
Evaporative Cooling System. Equipment intended or I
Duct Furnace. A wann-air furnace normally installed in an
installed for the purpose of environmental cooling by an evap-
air-distribution duct to supply wan11 air for heating. This defi-
orative cooler from which the conditioned air is distributed
nition shall apply only to a wann-air heating appliance that
through ducts or plenums to the conditioned area.
depends for air circulation on a blower not furnished as part
of the furnace. Evaporator. Part of a refrigeration system in which liquid
refrigerant is vaporized to produce refrigeration.
Duct System. Includes ducts, duct fittings, plenums, and fans
assembled to form a continuous passageway for the distribu- Excess Flow Va]ve (EFV). A valve designed to activate when
tion of air. the fuel gas passing through it exceeds a prescribed flow rate.
[NFPA 54:3.3.105.3]
DweUing. A building or portion thereof that contains not more
than two dwelling units.
Dwelling Unit. A building or portion thereof that contains 208.0 -F-
living facilities, including provisions for sleeping, eating, Fabrication Area (Fab Area). An area within a Group HI
cooking, and sanitation, as required by this code, for not more Occupancy semiconductor fabrication facility and related
than one family. research and development areas in that there are processes
involving hazardous production materials. Such areas are
allowed to include ancillary rooms or areas such as dressing
207.0 -E- rooms and offices that are directly related to the fab area
I Easily Accessible. See Accessible, Readily. processes.
Effective Ground-Fault Current Path. An intentionally Factory-Built Grease Enclosures. A listed factory-built I
constructed, low-impedance electrically conductive path grease duct enclosure system evaluated for reduced clear-
designed and intended to carry current under ground-fault ances to combustibles~ and as an alternative to a duct with its
conditions from the point ofa ground fault on a wiring system fire-rated enclosure. [NFPA 96:3.3.23.2.1]
to the electrical supply source and that facilitates the opera- Fami(y. /HCD I} ''Family'' is an individual or two or lnore
tion of the overcurrent protective device or ground-fault persons -."vho are related by blood or Inarriage, or othenvise,
detectors on high-impedance grounded systems. [NFPA 54- live together in a dwelling unit.
12:3.3.36] Field-Applied Grease Duct Enclosures. A I isted system I
Electric Heating Appliance. A device that produces heat evaluated for reduced clearances to combustibles, and as an
energy to create a warm environment by the application of alternative to a duct with its fire-rated enclosure. [NFPA
electric power to resistance elements, refrigerant compres- 96:3.3.23.2.2]
sors, or dissimilar material junctions. Fire Barrier WaH. A wall assembly complying with the I
Electrical Code. The National Electrical Code promulgated requirements of NFPA 221 having a fire resistance rating of 4
by the National Fire Protection Association, as adopted by hours.
this jurisdiction. [HCD 1 & HCD 2} Whenever the term Fire Code. Whenever the term "Fire Code" is used in this
"Electrical Code" is used in this code, it shallinean the Cali- code, it shall mean the Cal(fornia Fire Code, Title 24, Part 9
fornia Electrical Code, Title 24, Part 3. Fire Partition. An interior wall or partition of a building that I
El~forcing Agency./HCD 1, HCD 2, SFM and OSHPD 1, 2, separates two areas and serves to restrict the spread of fire
3 & 4} "Enforcing Agency" is the designated department or but does not qualify as a fire wall.
agenL}' as spec{[ied by statute and regulation. Fire Resistance Rating. A relative value in minutes or hours I
I Emergency Alarm System. A system intended to provide the assigned to materials or assemblies that have withstood a fire
indication and warning of abnormal conditions and summon exposure as established in accordance with NFPA25 1. [NFPA
appropriate aid. 96:3.3.26]
I Emergency Contro] Station. An approved location on the Fire-Resistive Construction. Construction in accordance
premises where signals from emergency equipment are with the requirements of the building code for the time period
received. specified.
I Envimnmental Air Duct. Ducting used for conveying air at Fireplace Stove. A chimney-connected, solid-fuel-burning
temperatures not exceeding 250°F (121 °C) to or from occu- stove (appliance) having part of its fire chamber open to the
pied areas of any occupancy through other than heating or room.

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I Flammable Vapor or Fumes. The concentration of flam- Gas Piping. An installation of pipe, valves, or fittings that is I
mable constituents in air that exceeds 25 percent of its Lower used to convey fuel gas, installed on any or in a
Flammability Limit building, but shall not include:
Flood Hazard Area. The greater of the following two areas: (1) A portion of the service piping.
(1) The area within a floodplain subject to a I or (2) An approved piping connection 6 feet (1829 mm) or less
chance of flooding in any given year. Il1 between an gas outlet and a gas appli-
(2) The area designated as a flood hazard area on a commu- ance in the same room with outlet.
nity's flood hazard map, or otherwise legally designated. Gas An arrangement of gas piping or regu-
Flood Hazard Area Subject to Velocity \Vave Action. lators after the point of delivery and each arTangement
An area \vithin the flood hazard area that is subject to high- piping serving a building, structure, or premises, whether
velocity wave and shown on a Flood Insurance Rate individually metered or not.
Map or other flood hazard map as Zone V, VO, VE, or VI-3~. Generator. A device equipped with a means of heating used
Floo." Furnace. A completely self-contained furnace in an absorption system to drive out of solution.
suspended from the floor of the space heated, taking Gravity Heating A heating system consisting of a
air for combustion from outside such space. [NFPA gravity-type warnl air furnace, together with all air ducts or
54:3.3.47.5J With means for observing flames and lighting pipes and accessory apparatus installed in connection there-
the appliance from such space. with.
Forced-Air-Type Central Furnace. A central furnace Gravity-Type \Varm Air Furnace. A warm air furnace
cquipped with a fan or blower that provides the primary depending primarily on circulation of air through the furnace
means for circulation of air. by gravity. This definition also shall include any furnace
Downflow-Type Central Furnace. A furnace designed approved with a booster-type fan that does not materially
with airflow essentially in a vertical path, discharging air restrict free circulation of air through the furnace when the
fan is not in operation. [NFPA 211 :3.3.79.12.2J
at or near the bottom of the furnace. [NFPA 211:3.3.79.2]
Grease. Rendered animal fat, shortening, and other I
Endosed Furnace. A specific heating or heating and
such oily matter used for the purposes of and resulting from
ventilating furnace incorporating an integral total enclo-
cooking, preparing foods, or both. [NFPA 96:3.3.30] Grease
sure and only outside air for combustion.
might be liberated and entrained with exhaust air or might be
Central Furnace. A furnace designed visible as a liquid or solid.
for low-headroom installations with airflow through the
Grease Ducts. A containment system for the transportation I
appliance in a horizontal path.
of air and grease vapors that is designed and installed to
Upi1m\"-Type Central Furnace. A furnace designed reduce the possibility of the accumulation of combustible
with airflow essentially in a vertical path, discharging air condensation and the occurrence of if a fire occurs
at or near the top of the furnace. [NFPA 211 :3.3.79.5] within the system. [NFPA96:3.3.21.2J
Fractionation. A change in composition of a blend by pref- Grease Filter. A removable component of the grease removal I
erential evaporation of the more volatile component or system designed to capture grease and di rect it to a safe
condensation of the less volatile component. collection point before it enters a duct system. Filters are
I Fuel Gas. Natura], manufactured, liquefied petroleum, or a expected to minimize the projection of flames downstream
mixture of these. where attacked by flame on the upstream side and are
expected to maintain their strength, shape, and integrity where
Fume IncineratOl"s. Devices intense heat or tire to
exposed to the anticipated rough handling, cleaning, and
break down, oxidize, or both vapors and odors contained in
service found in the field.
gases or air exhausted into the atmosphere. [NFPA
96:3.3.28J Grease Mesh-Type. A general-purpose air filter I
designed to collect and retain lint and grease from the air
I Fusible Link. A form of fixed-temperature heat-detecting passing through it. This type of filter is not tested, listed, or
device sometimes employed to restrain the operation of an
acceptable for commercial cooking operations due to the
electrical or mechanical control until its designed tempera-
increased tire hazard.
ture is reached. [NFPA 96:3.3.29J Such devices are to be
replaced following each operation. Grease Removal Devices. A system of components designed I
for and intended to process vapors, gases, air, or both as it is
Fusible A device to relieve pressure by oper- drawn through such devices by collecting the airborne grease
ation of a fusible member at a predetermined temperature. particles and concentrating them for further action at some
future time, leaving the exiting air with a lower amount of
209.0 -G- combustible matter. [NFPA 96:3.3.31]
I Galvanized Steel. A steel that has been coated with a thin Constructed and performing in such a manner I
layer of zinc for corrosion protection; conforming to the the passage of f,>rease under nonnal eooking
II requirements qj'ASTM A 6531A653M Standard Specification
Steel Sheet, Zinc-Coat (Galvanized) or Zinc-Iron
96:3.3.32]
Grounding Electrode. A conducting object through which a
Coat (Galvanized) the Hot Dip Process. direct connection to earth is established. [NFPA 70: 100.1]

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210.0 -H- Fixed Baffle. A listed unitary exhaust hood design where
Hazardous Location. An area or space where combustible the grease removal device is a nonremovable assembly that
I dust, ignitable fibers, flammable liquids, volatile liquids, gases, contains an integral fire-activated water-wash fire-extin-
vapors, or mixtures are or may be present in the air in quanti- guishing system listed for this purpose. [NFPA96:3.3.34.1]
ties sufficient to produce explosive or ignitable mixtures. L A kitchen hood for collecting and removing
I Hazardous Process Piping (HPP). Aprocess material piping grease and smoke.
or tubing conveying a liquid or gas that has a degree-of- Type H. A general kitchen hood for collecting and
hazard rating in health, flammability, or reactivity of Class 3 removing steam, vapor, heat, or odors.
or 4, as ranked by the fire codc. Hot-\Vater-Heating Boiler. A boiler having a volume I
Health Facilities. {OSHPD 1, 2, 3 & 4J Buildings spec(fied exceeding 120 gallons (454 L), a heat input exceeding 200
lvithill the statulm}' authori(y of the Office State'rvide 000 Btu/h (58.6 k\V), or an operating temperature exceeding
Health Planning and Developn1Cnt. 210°F (99°C) that provides hot water to be used externally to
Heat (Energy) Recovery Ventilator. A device intended to itself.
remove air from buildings, replace it with outside air, and in HPJVl Storage Room. A room uscd for the storage or I
the process transfer heat from the warmer to the colder dispensing of hazardous production material (HPM) and that is
airstreams. classified as a Group Division 1 or Division 2 Occupancy.
Heat A refrigeration system that extracts heat from
one substance and transfers it to another portion of the same 211.0 -1-
substance or to a second substance at a higher temperature
for a beneficial purpose. IDLH (Immediately Dangerous to Life and Health). A
concentration of ai rborne contaminant's, normally expressed
Heating Degree Day. A unit, based upon temperature differ- in parts per million (ppm) or milligrams per cubic meter
ence and time, used in estimating fuel consumption and spec- (mg/m3), that represents the maximum level from which one
ifying nominal annual heating load ofa building. For anyone is capable of escaping within 30 minutes without escape-
day when the mean temperature is less than 65°F (1 impairing symptoms or irreversible health effects. This level
there exist as many degree days as there are Fahrenheit is established by the National Institute of Occupational Safety
degrees difference in temperature between mean temperature and Health (NIOSH).
for the day and 65°F (18°C).
Industrial Equipment. Includes appliances,
Heating Equipment. Includes warm air furnaces, wanD air
devices, or equipment used, or intended to be used, in an
heaters, combustion products vents, heating air-distribution industrial, manufacturing, or commercial occupancy for
ducts and fans, and all steam and hot water piping, together
applying heat to any material being processed, but shall not
with aU control devices and accessories installed as paI1 of, or include water heaters, boilers, or portable equipment used by
in connection with, any environmental heating system or
artisans in pursuit of a trade.
appliance regulated by this code.
Insanitary Location. An area, space, or room where the air
Heating System. A warm air heating plant consisting of a
is unfit or undesirable for circulation to occupiable parts of a I
heat exchanger enclosed in a casing, from which the heated
building.
air is distributed through ducts to various rooms and areas. A
heating system includes the outside air, return air and supply Interconnected. Mutually assembled to another component I
air system, and all accessory apparatus and equipment in such a manner that the operation of one directly affects the
installed in connection therewith. other or that the contents of one specific duct system are
allowed to encounter or contact the products being moved by
I Broiler. See Upright Broiler. [NFPA 96:3.3.9.1]
another duct system. [NFPA 96:3.3.35J
I Limit Control Device. An operating device installed
Interlock. A device that senses a limit or off-limit condition I
in and serving as an integral component of a deep-fat fryer. Its
or improper sequence of events and shuts down the offending
purpose is the secondary limitation of temperature allowed
or related piece of equipment or prevents proceeding in an
by the cooking operation and, if that temperature is exceeded,
improper sequence in order to prevent a hazardous condition
the automatic interruption ofthe thellmll energy input. [NFPA
from developing.
96:3.3.33]
Intermittent Pilot. A pilot that burns during light-off and I
I High Purity Piping. A form of process piping but is usually while the main burner is firing, and that is shut otT with the
specified for critical clean applications in the semiconductor,
main burnet:
pharmaceutical, biotechnology, chemical, fiber optics, food,
and dairy industries. Interrupted PHoto A pilot that bums during light-otT and that I
is shut otT during nomlal operation of the main burner.
High Side. The parts of a refrigeration system subjected to
approximately condenser pressure.
Hood. An air-intake device connected to a mechanical 212.0 -J-
exhaust system for collecting and removing grease, vapors, Brazed. A joint obtained by joining of metal parts with
fumes, smoke, steam, heat, or odors from commercial food alloys that melt at temperatures exceeding 840°F (449°C) but
heat-processing equipment. less than the melting temperature of the parts being joined.

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Joint, Compression. A multipiece joint with cup-shaped (2) Materials in the form and thickness used, other than as
threaded nuts that, when tightened, compress tapered sleeves described in (1), having neither a flame-spread rating
so that they form a tight joint on the periphery of the tubing greater than 25 nor evidence of continued progressive
they connect. combustion and of such composition that surfaces that
Joint,FJanged. One made by bolting together a pair of would be exposed by cutting through the material on any
flanged ends. plane would have neither a flame-spread rating greater than
Joint, Flared. A metal-to-metal compression joint in which a 25 nor evidence of continued progressive combustion.
conical spread is made on the end of a tube that is compressed Line Contact Installation. An installation in which a fumace
by a flare nut against a mating flare. is installed so that building joists, studs, or framing are
Joint, Mechanical. General f01111 for gastight or liquid-tight contacted by the fumace jacket upon the lines formed by the
obtained by the joining of parts through a positive intersection of the jacket sides with the top surface.
holding mechanical construction. Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) Facilities. Liquefied petro-I
Joint, Soldered. A joint made by the joining of metal parts leum gas facilities are tanks, containers, container valves,
with metallic mixtures or alloys that melt at a temperature up regUlating equipment, meters, and/or appurtenances for the
to and including 840°F (449°C). storage and supply of liquefied petroleum gas for a building,
structure, or premises.

IJoint, Welded. A gastight joint obtained by the joining of

metal parts in the plastic molten state. Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG). Means and includes a
material composed predominantly of any of the fo11owing
hydrocarbons or mixtures of them: propane, propylene,
213.0 -K- butanes (normal butane or isobutane), and butylenes. When
No definitions. reference is made to liquefied petroleum gas in this code, it
shall refer to I iquefied petroleum gases in either the liquid or
214.0 -L- gaseous state.
Labeled. Equipment or materials bearing a label of a listing Liq uid-Tight. Constructcd and performing in such a manner I
agency (accredited conformity assessment body). See Listed as not to permit the passage of liquid at any temperature.
(Third Party Certified). [HCD 1 & HCD 2J "Labeled" means [NFPA 96:3.3.36]
equipment or rnaterials to vvhidl has been attached a label, Listed (Third Party Certified). Equipment or materials
or other identijving mark an organization, included in a list published by a listing agency (accredited
approved the Department, that maintains a periodic conformity assessmcnt body) that maintains periodic inspec-
inspection program ofjJroduction of labeled products, instal- tion on current production of listed equipment or materials
lations, equipment, or materials and by whose labeling the and whose listing states either that the equipment or material
mamflacturer indicates compliance ltvith appropriate stan- complies with approved standards or has been tested and
dards orpeljormance in a specified manne}: found suitable for use in a specified manner.tHeD 1 & HCD
LEL (Lower ExplosiYe See LFL. 2J "Listed" means all products that appear in a list published
LFL (Lower Flammable Limit or Lower Limit of Flam- by an approved testing or listing agen()'. For additional i}~for-
mability). The minimum concentration of a combustible mation, see Health and Code Section 17920(h).
substance that is capable of propagating a flame through Listed and Listing. [SFJl1J "Listed and "Listing" are terms
homogeneous mixture of the combustible and a gaseous referring to equipment or materials included in a list
oxidizer under the specified condition of test. The LFL is published by an approved testing laboratory, inspection
sometimes refened to as LEL (Lower Explosive Limit). For agency, or other organization concerned lvith product evalu-
the purposes of this definition, LFL and LEL are identical.
ation that maintains periodic inspection of current produc-
I Limited-CombustibJe Material. A building construction tions of lis ted equipment or materials and which listing states
material that does not comply with the definition of noncom- that the material or equipment complies with approved
bustible material, that, in the form in which it is used, has a nationally recognized standards, or tests and has been
potential heat value not exceeding 3500 British thermal units tested or evaluated and found suitable for use in a
per pound-force (Btu/lb) (8141 kJ/kg) NFPA 259), and manJlel: These terms shall also mean equipment or materials
in accordance with either of the following (1) or [NFPA accepted by the State Fire Marshal as cOldorming to the
96:3.3.38.2J Materials subject to an increase in combustibility provisions of the,)'e regulations and vvhich are included in a
or flame-spread rating beyond the limits herein established List published by the State Fire iYfarshal.
through the effects of age, moisture, or other atmospheric
Listing Agency. An agency accredited by an independent and
conditions shall be considered combustible:
authoritative conformity assessment body to operate a material
(I) M.aterials having a structural base of noncombustible and product listing and labeling (cet1ification) system and that
material, with a surfacing not exceeding a thickness of is accepted by the Authority Having Jurisdiction, which is in the
18 of an inch (3.2 mm), and with a flame-spread rating business of listing or labeling. The system includes initial and
not greater than 50. ongoing product testing, a periodic inspection on cunent

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production oflisted (certified) products, and that makes avail- ASTM E 136 are considered noncombustible material.
able a published report of such listing in which specific infor- [NFPA 220:3.3.4]
mation is included that the material or product conforms to (2) Material having a structural base of noncombustible
applicable standards and found safe for use in a specific manner. material as defined in 1 above, with a surfacing material
{HCD J & HCD 2J "Listing " means an agency not over Vs of an inch (3.2 mm) thick that has a
approved by the Department that is in the business oflisting and flame-spread index not higher than 50.
labeling products, and installations tested
Noncombustible does not apply to surface finish mate-
an approved testing agency, and that maintains a periodic
rials. Material required to be noncombustible for reduced
inspection program on current production of listed products,
equipnwnt. and installations, and that at least annually makes clearances to heating appliances, or other sources of
available a published report of these For additional high temperature shall refer to material in accordance with]
information. see Health and Safety Code Section 1 above. No material shall be classed as noncombustible that is
subject to increase in combustibility or flame-spread index
Low-Pressure Hot-""Vater-Heating Boiler. A boiler beyond the limits herein established, through the effects of
fumishing hot water at pressures not 160 psi (1103 age, moisture, or other atmospheric condition.
kPa) and at temperatures not exceeding 250°F (121 °C).
Nonhazardous Process Piping Production material I
Low-Pressure Steam-Heating Boiler. A boiler furnishing
piping or tubing conveying a liquid or gas that is not classi-
steam at pressures not exceeding 15 psi (103 kPa).
fied as hazardous production material piping.
Low Side. Refers to the palis of a refrigeration system
N'uisallce. (HCD 1 & HCD 2/ "Nuisance" shall mean allr
subjected to approximate evaporator pressu~.
nuisance as in Health and Safe(r Code Sectio~1
J 7920(k).
215.0 -1\1- Notes:
1\1achinery. The refrigeration equipment forming a of 1. For applications to the llifobilehome Parks Act as
the refrigeration including, but not limited to, the
referenced in Section 1.8.3.2.2
following: compressors, condensers, liquid evapo-
fornia Code of Regulations, Title
rators, and connecting piping.
2.lor the definition of "Nuisance
lUachinery Room. {SFMj Machinery Room is a room in
2. For applications sul?Ject to the Special Occupancy Parks
vvhich a refJ'igeration s}'stem is penr;anently installed alld
operated but not including evaporators located in a cold Act as referenced in Section 1.8.3.2.3 of this code.
storage roorn, refl'igerator box, air-cooled space or other to California Code of Regulations. Title 25, Division 1,
Closets solely contained within, and opening Chapter 2.2fol' the definition of "Nuisance".
into, a room shall not be considered rooms,
but shall be considered a part of the machine,)? rooms in 217.0 -0-
which are contained or open into, It is not the intent
Occupancy. The purpose for which a building or part thereof
this definition to cause the space in lrvhich unit or
is used or intended to be used.
contained systems I refl-igerants are locate to be
classified as machinelY rooms. Occupancy Classification. Classifications are defined in the
building code.tHCD 1, HeD 2 & SFll1j Whenever the term
Manufacturer. The company or organization that evidences
"Building Code" is used in this code, it shall mean the Cali-
its responsibility by its name, trademark or trade
fornia Building Title 24, Part 2.
name to equipment or devices,
Manufacturer's Installation Instructions. Printed instruc- Occupiable Space. An enclosed space intended for human I
tions included with equipment or devices for the purpose of activities excluding those spaces intended primarily for other
providing infonnation regarding safe and proper installation purposes such as storage rooms and equipment rooms that are
and use whether or not as part of the conditions of listing. only occupied occasionally and for short periods of time.
[ASHRAE 62.1:3J
I :Miniature Boiler. A power boiler an internal shell
diameter of 16 inches (406 mm) or a gross volume of 5 Open Combustible Construction. Combustible building I
cubic feet (~.14 m 3) or less, a surface of 20 square construction including wall, structural framing, roof, roof
feet (1.86 m") or less (not applicable to electric boilers), and floor, and floor-ceiling assemblies adjacent to a grease
not exceeding 100 psi (689 kPa). duct on three or fewer sides where one or more sides require
protection in accordance with Section 507.2. [NFPA96:3.3.14.2]
216.0 -N-
Noncombustible. As applied to building construction mate- 218.0 -p-
rial, means a material that in the form in which it is used is Pac~age Bo~ler. A class of boiler defined herein and shall be I
either one of the following: a boIler eqUIpped and shipped complete with fuel-buming
(I) A material that, in the form in which it is used and under equipment, automatic controls and accessories, and mechan-
the conditions anticipated, will not ignite, bum, support ical draft equipment.
combustion, or release flammable vapors when subjected PEL Exposure Limit). The maximum
to fire or heat. Materials that are reported as passing pel1TIitted eight-hour time-weighted average concentration of

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an airborne contaminant. The maximum permitted time- Power Hot Water Boiler (High Temperature Water I
weighted average exposures to be utilized are those published A boiler used for heating water or liquid to a pres-
in 29 CFR 1910.1000. sure exceeding 160 psi (11 03 kPa) or to a temperature
PEX. An acronym for cross-linked polyethylene. exceeding 250°F (121 °C).
I Pilot. A burner smaller than the main burner that is by PP. An acronym for polypropylene.
a or other independent and stable ignition source, and Pressure, The maximum working pressure for which
that provides ignition energy required to immediately light a specific part of a refrigeration system is designed.
off the main burner. Pressure, Field Test. A test performed in the field to prove
Piping. The pipe or tube mains for interconnecting the system tightness.
various parts of a system. Piping includes pipe, tube, flanges, Pressure-Imposing Element. A device or portion of the
bolting, gaskets, valves, fittings the pressure-containing pat1s equipment used for the purpose of increasing the pressure of
of other components such as expansion joints, strainers, and the refrigerant vapor.
devices that serve such purposes as mixing, separating, snub- Pressure-Limiting Device. A pressure-responsive mecha-
distributing, metering, or controlling flow pipe- nism designed to automatically stop the operation of the pres-
supporting fixtures and structural attachments. sure-imposing element at a predetelmined pressure.
I Pitched. To be fixed or set at a desired angle or inclination. Pressure-Relief Device. A pressure-actuated valve or rupture
[NFPA 96:3.3.40] member or fusible plug to automatically relieve
Plenum. An air compartment or chamber including uninhab- excessive pressure.
ited crawl space areas above a ceiling or below a floor, Pressure Test. The minimum pressure to which a
including air spaces below raised floors of computer/data specific component is under test condition.
processing centers or attic spaces, to that one or more ducts
Pressure Refrigerant. A refrigerant-containing
are connected and that forms part of either the supply-air, receptacle that is a portion of a refrigeration system, but shall
I return-air, or exhaust-air system, other than the occupiable not include evaporators, headers, or piping of certain limited
space being conditioned. size and capacity.
Plumbing Code. The Uniform Plumbing Code promulgated Pressure Vessel (Unfired). A closed container, having a I
by the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical nominal intemal diameter exceeding 6 inches (152 mm) and
Officials, as adopted by this jurisdiction. J & HCD 2J a volume exceeding 1 cubic feet (0.04 for liquids,
Whenever the term "Plumbing Code" is used in this code, it gases, vapors subjected to pressures exceeding 15 psi (103
shall mean the Cal(fbrnia Plumbing Code, Title Part 5. kPa), or steam under a pressure.
Portable Cooling Unit. A self-contained refrigerating Process Piping. Piping or tubing that conveys liquid or gas, I
system, not over 3 horsepower (hp) (2.2 k W) rating, that has which is used directly in research, laboratory or production
been factory assembled and tested, installed without processes, and that is not regulated under the mechanical or
supply-air ducts and without connecting any plumbing code.
refrigerant-containing parts. This definition shall not include
Product-Conveying Duct. Ducting used for conveying solid I
an absorption unit.
particulates, such as refuse, dust, and smoke; liquid
Portable Evaporative Cooler. An evaporative cooler that partieulate matter, such as spray residue, mists, and fogs;
discharges the conditioned air directly into the conditioned vapors, such as vapors from flammable or corrosive liquids;
area without the use of ducts and can be readily transported noxious and toxic gases; and air at temperatures exceeding
from place to place without dismantling any portion thereof. 250°F (121 °C).
Portable Heating A heating appliance designed Provision for Location of Point of Delivery. The location of I
for environmental heating that may have a self-contained fuel the point of delivery shall be acceptable to the serving gas
supply and is not secured or attached to a building by any supplier. [NFPA 54:5.2]
means other than by a factory-installed power supply cord. Purge. The acceptable method of scavenging the combustion I
Portable Ventilating Equipment. Ventilating equipment that chamber, boiler passes, and breeching to remove eombustible
can be readily transported from place to place without gases.
dismantling a portion thereof and that is not connected to a
duct. 219.0 -Q-
Positive Displacement Compressor. A compressor in which Qualified. A competent and capable person or company that
increase in pressure is attained by changing the internal
has met the requirements and training for a given field accept-
volume of the compression chamber. able to the Authority Having Jurisdiction. [NFPA 96:3.3.41]
I Power Boiler. A boi1er in which steam is generated at pres- Quick-Disconnect Device. A hand-operated device that I
sures exceeding 15 psi (103 kPa). provides a means for connecting and disconnecting an appli-
Power Boiler Plant. One or more power steam boilers or ance or an appliance connector to a gas supply and that is
power hot water boilers and connecting piping and vessels equipped with an automatic means to shut otl the gas supply
within the same premises. where the device is disconnected. [NFPA54:3.3.29.3]

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220.0 -R- Room Heater. A freestanding, nonrecessed, environmental

Radiant Heater. A heater designed to transfer heat primarily heating appliance installed in the space being heated and not
by direct radiation. [NFPA 211 :3.3.88.2.2J connected to ducts.
Receiver, Liquid. A vessel permanently cmmected to a refrig- Room Heater, U nvented. An unvented, self-contained, fl'ee-
eration system by inlet and outlet pipes for storage of liquid. standing, nonrecessed, fuel-gas burning appliance for
furnishing warm air by gravity or fan circulation to the space
I Recirculating Systems. Systems for control of smoke or
in which installed, directly from the heater without duct
grease-laden vapors from commercial cooking equipment that
connection. [NFPA 54:3.3.57.6]
do not exhaust to the outside. [NFPA 96:3.3.42J
Rupture Member. A pressure-relief device that operates by
Refrigerant Safety Classifications. Made up of a letter (A or
the rupture of a diaphragm within the device on a rise to a
B), that indicates the toxicity class, followed by a number (1 ,
predetermined pressure.
2, or 3), that indicates the flammability class. Refrigerant
blends are similarly classified, based on the compositions at
their worst cases of fractionation, as separately determined 221.0 -S-
for toxicity and flammability. In some cases, the worst case of Salamander Broiler. See Upright Broiler. [NFPA96:3.3.9.2] I
fractionation is the original fonnulation. Seam, Welded. See Joint, Welded.
Flammability. Class 1 indicates refrigerants that do not Secondary Filtration. Fume incinerators, thermal recovery I
show f1ame propagation in air where tested by prescribed units, air pollution control deviccs or other fi1tration media
methods at specified conditions. Classes 2 and 3 signify installed in ducts or hoods located in the path of travel of
reiljgerants with "lower flammability" and "higher flam- exhaust products after the initial filtration.
mability," respectively. The distinction depends on both
Self-Contained. Having all essential working parts, except
the Lower Flammability Limit (LFL) and heat of
energy and control connections, so contained in a case or
combustion.
framework that they do not depend on appliances or fasten-
Toxicity. Classes A and B signify refrigerants with outside of the machine.
"lower toxicity" and "higher toxicity," respectively, Service Corridor. A fully enclosed passage used for trans-
based on prescribed measures of chronic (long term porting hazardous production materials and purposes other
repeated exposures) toxicity. than required exiting.
Refrigeration Machinery Room. A room designed to house
Icompressors and refrigerant pressure vessels.
Refrigeration Room or Space. A room or space in which an
Service Piping. The piping and equipment between the street I
gas main and the gas piping system inlet that is installed by,
and is under the control and maintenance of, the serving gas
evaporator or brine coil is located for the purpose of reducing suppliel:
or controlling the temperature within the room or space to Shaft. An interior space enclosed by walls or construction
less than 68°F (20°C). extending through one or more stories or basements that
Refrigeration System, Absorption. A heat-operated closed- connects openings in successive floors, or floors and roof, to
refrigeration cycle in which a secondary fluid, the absorbent, accommodate elevators, dumbwaiters, mechanical equip-
absorbs a primary fluid, the refrigerant, that has been vapor- mcnt, or similar devices to transmit light or ventilation air.
ized in the evaporator. Shaft Enclosure. The walls or construction forming the
Refrigeration System, Mechanical. A combination of inter- boundaries of a shaft.
connected refrigerant-containing parts constituting one closed Shall. Tndicates a mandatOlY requirement.
refrigerant circuit in which a refrigerant is circulated for the
Should. Indicates a recommendation or that which is advised
purpose of extracting heat and in which a compressor is used
but not required.
for compressing the refrigerant vapor.
Single Hazard Area. As considered in the applicable extin-I
Refrigeration System, Self-Contained. A complete factory-
guishing system standard (see Section 513.2) or as deter-
assembled and tested system that is shipped in one or more
mined by the Authority Having Jurisdiction.
sections and has no refrigerant-containing parts that are joined
in the field by other than companion or block valves. Smoke Detector. An approved device that senses visible or
invisible particles of combustion.
I Removable. Capable of being transfelTed to another location
with a limited application of effort and tools. [NFPA Solid Cooking Fuel. A solid, organic, consumable fuel such I
as briquettes, mesquite, hardwood, or charcoal. [NFPA
96:3.3.43]
96:3.3.46]
I Replacement Air. See Air, Makeup. Solid-Fuel Cooking Equipment. Cooking equipment that is I
Residential Building. A building or portion thereof designed fired with solid cooking fuel. [NFPA96:3.3.24.2] This equip-
or used for human habitation. ment includes ovens, tandoori charcoal pots, grills, broilers,
I Riser Heat Pipe. A duct that extends at an angle of 45 degrees rotisseries, barbecue pits, or other type of cooking equipment
(0.79 rad) from the horizontal. This definition shall not that derives all or part of its heat source from the burning of
include any boot connection. solid cooking fuel.

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I Solvent. A substance (usually liquid) capable of dissolving or Type B Gas Vent. A factory-made gas vent listed by a nation-I
dispersing another substance; a chemical compound designed ally recognized testing agency for venting listed or approved
and used to convert solidified grease into a liquid or semi- appliances equipped to burn only gas.
liquid state in order to facilitate a cleaning operation. [NFPA
Type B-W Gas Vent. A factory-made gas vent listed by a I
96:3.3.47]
nationally recognized testing agency for venting listed or
I Spark Arrester. A device or method that minimizes the approved gas-fired vented wall furnaces.
passage of airborne sparks and embers into a plenum, duct,
Type L Gas Vent. A venting system consisting of listed vent I
and flue. [NFPA 96:3.3.49J
piping and fittings for use with oil-buming appliances listed
Standard. A document, the main text of which contains only for use with Type L or with listed gas appliances.
mandatory provisions using the word "shall" to indicate
requirements and that is in a form generally suitable for
mandatory reference by another standard or code or for adop- 223.0 -U-
tion into law. Nonmandatory provisions shall be located in an UMe. [BCD 1, HCD 2, OSHPD 1, 2, 3 & 4/ The most recent II
appendix, footnote, or fine-print note and are not to be consid- edition of Un ([orm 1vlechanical Code published the Inter-
ered a part of the requirements of a standard. national Association ofPlumbing and l\lechanical Officials.
Unit Heater. A heating appliance designed for nonresiden-
State Building Code.IOSHPD 1, 2, 3 & 41 is the most recent tial space heating and equipped with an integral means for
edition t:?fthe Calzfornia Building Code. circulation of air.
Stationary Fuel Cell Power Plant. A self-contained package Unusually Tight Construction. Construction where:
or factory-matched packages that constitute an automatically (1) Walls and ceilings exposed to the outdoors have a contin-I
operated assembly of integrated systems for generating useful uous water vapor retarder with a rating of I perm or less
electrical energy and recoverable energy that is pennanently with openings gasketed or scaled.
connected and fixed in place. (2) Weatherstripping is on openable windows and doors.
Steam-Heating Boiler. A boiler operated at pressures not (3) Caulking or sealants are applied to areas such as joints
exceeding 15 psi (103 kPa) for steam. around window and door frames, between sole plates and
Strength, Ultimate. The highest stress level that the compo- floors, between wall-ceiling joints, between wall panels,
nent can tolerate without rupture. and at penetrations for plumbing, electrical, and gas lines
and at other openings.
System Outdoor Airflow (Vot). The rate of outdoor airflow
Upright Broiler. An appliance used in the preparation
required at the ventilation system outdoor air intake.
food whereby foods are exposed to intense radiant heat, and
perhaps to convective heat, with the food and the radiant
222.0 -T- source not limited to a horizontal mode. [NF~A.96:3.3.9.3]
Use (l\1aterial). The placing in action or making available for I
I Termination. The final or intended end portion of a duct
service by opening or connecting a container utilized for
system that is designed and functions to fulfill the obligations
confinement of material, whether a solid, liquid, or gas.
of the system in a satisfactory manner. [NFPA 96:3.3.20]
Testing Agency.IRCD 1 & HeD 2/ See "Approved Testing
224.0 -V-
Valve, Pressure-Relief. A pressure-actuated valve held
I Thermal RecoveryLJnit. A device or series of devices whose closed by a spring or other means and designed to automati-
purpose is to reclaim only the heat content of air, vapors, cally relieve pressure in excess of its setting; also called a
gases, or fluids that are being expelled through the exhaust safety valve.
system and to transfer the thermal energy so reclaimed to a Valve, Stop. A device in a piping system to shut off the flow
location whereby a useful purpose can be served. [NFPA of the fluid.
96:3.3.50] Valve, Three-\Vay-Type Stop. A manually operated valve
Trained. A person who has become proficient in performing with one inlet that alternately can stop flow to either of two
a skill reliably and safely through instruction and outlets.
practice/field experience acceptable to the Authority Having Valves, Companion or Block. Pairs of mating stop valves
Jurisdiction. [NFPA 96:3.3.51] valving off sections of refrigeration systems and arranged so
that these sections may be joined before opening these valves
I Transition Gas Riser. A listed or approved section or or separated after closing them.
sections of pipe and fittings used to convey fuel gas and
installed in a gas piping system for the purpose of providing
Gas. A listed factory-made vent pipe and vent fittings
for conveying flue gases to the outdoors.
I
a transition from bclowground to aboveground.
Vent Connector, Gas. That portion of a gas-venting system
Trap. A cuplike or U-shaped configuration located on the that connects a listed gas appliance to a gas vent and is
inside of a duct system component where liquids can accu- installed within the space or area in which the appliance is
mulate. [NFPA 96:3.3.52] located.

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Appuam~e Categories. Water Heater or Hot-\Vater-Heating Boiler. An appliance

Calte!WI'V 1. An appliance that operates with a nonposi- ~_"",..,"_~ primarily to supply hot water for domestic or
tive vent static pressure and with a vent gas temperature commercial purposes and equipped with automatic controls
that avoids excessive condensate production in the vent. limiting \vater temperature to a maximum of 210°F (99°C).
[NFPA 54:3.3.6.11.1J
Latel!OI'Y H. An appliance that operates with a nonpos- 226.0 -x-
itive vent static pressure and with a vent gas temperature No definitions.
that may caLIse excessive condensate production in the
vent. [NFPA 54:3.3.6.11.2J
Category HI. An appliance that operates with a positive 227.0 -y-
vent static pressure and with a vent gas temperature that No definitions.
avoids excessi ve condensate production in the vent.
[NFPA 54:3.3.6.11.3]
228.0 -z-
Category IV. An appliance that operates with a positive
A blend comprISIng multiple components of
vent static pressure and with a vent gas temperature that
different volatiles that, when llsed in refrigeration
may cause excessive condensate production in the vent.
volumetric composition and saturation telJl1p~~ratun~s
[NFPA 54:3.3.6.11.4]
as they evaporate or condense at constant pressure.
Vented Decorative Appliance. A vented appliance whose [ASHRAE 34:3]
only function is providing an aesthetic effect of flames.
Vented Wall Furnace. A vented environmental heating
appliance designed for incorporation in, or permanent attach-
ment to, a wall, t1oor, ceiling, or partition and arranged to
furnish heated air by gravity or by a fan. This definition shall
not include floor furnaces, unit and room heaters.
Ventilating Ceiling. A suspended ceiling containing many
small apertures through which at low pressure, is forced
downward from an overhead plenum dimensioned by the
concealed space between the suspended ceiling and the floor
or roof above.
Ventilation System. A 11 of that equipment intended or
installed for the purpose of supplying air to, or removing air
from, any room or space by mechanical means, other than
that is a portion of an environmental heating,
C'rllIlIM,tY>t:.nr

cooling, absorption. or evaporative cooling system.

'.lDn",",,- Collar. The outlet opening of an appliance provided
for connection of the vent system.
Venting System. The vent or chimney and its connectors,
assembled to form a continuous open passageway from an
I appliance to the outdoors for the purpose products
of combustion. This definition also shall include a venting
assembJy that is an integral part of an appliance.
Venting System, A system that depends
entirely on the heat from the fuel being used to provide the
energy required to vent an appliance.
Venting System, Power-Type. A system that depends on a
mechanical device to provide a positive draft within the

internal Gross. The volume as determined from

internal dimensions of the container, with no allowance for
the volume of the internal parts.

225.0 -\\1-
WaH Heater. See Vented Wall Furnace.
Warm Air Furnace. An environmental heating appliance
designed or arranged to heated air through any duct
or ducts. This definition shall not include a unit heater.

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 CALIFORNIA MECHANICAL CODE - MATRIX ADOPTION TABLE
CHAPTER 3 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
(Matrix Adoption Tables are non-regulatory, intended only as an aid to the user. See Chapter 1 for state agency authority and building application.)

Adopting Agency

Adopt Entire Chapter

Adopt Entire Chapter as amended
(amended sections hsted below)

Adopt on ly those sections that are

listed below
Chapter/Section
303.3, Exception 2
303.8
303.8.1
315.0

325.2

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301.0 General. Exceptions:

301.1 Applicability. This chapter covers general require- (I) The installation clearances for furnaces and boilers in
ments for heating, ventilating, air-conditioning, refrigeration, rooms not large in comparison with the size of the equip-
miscellaneous heat-producing, and energy-utilizing equip- ment shall be as specified in the appliance listing regard-
ment. Such equipment shall conform to the requirements of less of whether the enclosure is of combustible or
this code. noncombustible materials and shall not be reduced by the
protection methods described in Table 303.3(1) or any
Equipment shall not be installed or altered in violation
other method.
of this code, nor shall the fuel input rate to equipment be
increased in excess of the approved British thermal unit per (2) [OSHPD 1,2,3 & 4J A 25 percent reduction in the boiler
hour (Btu/h) (kW) rating at the altitude where it is being used. room volume is allowed with forced-dr(-{/t boilers and
approved ventilation of the boiler room. In IlO case shall
Defective material or parts shall be replaced in such a
boiler room volume or clearances be reduced be10l1/
manner as not to invalidate an approval.
those required the conditions ofthe boiler The
boiler and the boiler room ventilation system, including
302.0 Approval. fans, and damper motors shall be on emergency
302.1 How Obtained. Each appliance shall be approved by pmver ),vhen required by Section 326.0. The ventilation
the Authority Having Jurisdiction for safe use or comply with systern shall either operate continuous!.r, 01; U' inter-
applicable nationally recognized standards as evidenced by locked with the it shall not intelfere with the
the listing and label of an approved agency. A list of accepted proper boiler operation.
standards is included in Chapter 17. Where the ceiling height of the room or space exceeds 8
302.2 Complying Design of Equipment. Installers shall feet (2438 mm), the volume shall be calculated on the basis
furnish satisfactory evidence that the appliance is constructed of an 8 foot mm) height.
in accordance with the requirements of this code. The penna- 303.4 Unlisted Appliances. Unlisted appliances shall be
nently attached label of an approved agency shall be installed with the standard clearances from combustible
penllitted to be accepted as such evidence. construction specified in Table 303.4. Unlisted appliances
shall have the standard clearances of Table 303.4 reduced by
302.3 Oil-Burning Appliances. The tank, piping, and valves
employing the forms of protection specified in Table
for appliances burning oil shall be installed in accordance
303.3( 1). Forms of protection specified in Table 303.3(1)
with the requirements ofNFPA 31.
shall be permitted to be util1zed to reduce clearances to
combustible construction for applicable appliances.
303.0 Installation. 303.5 Anchorage of Appliances. Appliances designed to be
303.1 Installation Practices. Mechanical svstems shall be fixed in position shall be securely fastened in place in accor-I
installed in a manner in accordance with this code, apphcable dance with the manufacturer's installation instructions.
1standards, and the manufacturer's installation instructions. Supports for appliances shall be designed and cOllstmcted to
303.2 Listed Appliances. Except as otherwise provided in sustain vertical and horizontal loads within the stress limita-
the code, the installation of appliances regulated by this code tions specified in the building code.
shall be in accordance with the conditions of listing. The 303.6 Movement. Movement of appliances with casters shall
appliance installer shall leave the manufacturer's installation be limited by a restraining device installed in accordance with
and operating instructions attached to the appUance. Clear- the connector and appliance manufacturer's installation
ances of listed appliances from combustible materials shall instructions.
be as specified in the listing or on the rating plate. 303.7 Identification of Equipment. Where more than one
303.3 Room Large in Comparison to Size of Equipment. heating, cooling, ventilating, or refrigerating system is
Central-heating furnaces not listed for closet or alcove instal- installed on the roof of a building or within a buHding, it shall
lation sha]1 be installed in a room or space having a volume be permanently identified as to the area or space served by
not less than 12 times the total volume of the fumace; central- the equipment.
heating boilers not listed for closet or alcove installation shall 303.8 Liquefied Petroleum Gas Facilities. Containers,
be installed in a room or space having a volume 16 times the container valves regulating equipment, and appurtenances for
volume of the boiler. [OSHPD 1,2,3 & 4J The total volume the storage and supply of liquefied petroleum gas shall be
of the boilers shall be based on the total number of central- installed in accordance with NFPA 58 and the California Fire
heating boilers that can operate at the same time. Code.

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303.8.1 Liquejiet[ Petroleum Gas Appliances. [HCD 1 & heaters or room heaters. The operating instructions shall be
HCD 2/ Liquefied petroleum gas-burning appliances shall attached to the appliance where they are capable of being read
not be installed ill a
lvhere heavier-than-air gas
basement. 01' similar location
col/ect. Appliances so
file/ed ,\'halinot be in\'tal/ed in an above-grade under-floor
easily.
304.2 Access to Equipment and Appliances on Roofs.
Appliances located on roofs or other elevated locations shall
I
space or basement unless such location is provided lvith be accessible. [NFPA 54:9.4.3.1]
an approved rneansfor removal o{unburned gas.
304.2.1 Access from Inside. Buildings exceeding 15 feet
303.9 Equipment on Roofs. Equipment on roofs sha11 be (4572 mm) in height shall have an inside means of access
designed or enclosed so as to withstand climatic conditions in to the roof, unless other means acceptable to the Authority
the areas in which it is installed. Where enclosures are Having Jurisdiction are used. [NFPA 54:9.4.3.2]
provided, each enclosure shall be of reasonable height, and
shall have not less than a 30 inch (762 mm) clearance between 304.2.1.1 Door or Scuttle. The inside means of
the entire service access panel(s) of the equipment and the access shall be a permanent or foldaway inside
wall of the enclosure. [NFPA 54:9.4.1.1] stairway or ladder, terminating in an enelosure,
scuttle, or trap door. Such scuttles or trap doors shall
303.9.1 Roof Support. Roofs on which equipment is to be not less than 22 inches by 24 inches (559mm by
be instal1ed shall be capable of supporting the additional
610 mm) in size, shall open easily and safely under
load or shall be reinforeed to support the additional load.
all conditions, espeeially snow, and shall be
[NFPA 54:9.4.1
constructed so as to permit access on the inside.
303.9.2 Corrosion Resistance. Access locks, screws,
Not less than 6 feet (1829 mm) of clearance
and bolts shall be of corrosion-resistant material. [NFPA
shall be between the access opening and the edge of
54:9.4.1.3]
the roof or similar hazard, or rigidly fixed rails or
303.9.3 Roof Drainage and Rails. Equipment shall be guards not less than 42 inches (1067 111m) in height
installed on a wen-drained surfaee of the roof. Not less shall be provided on the exposed side. Where para-
than 6 feet (1829 mm) between a part of the equipment pets or other building structures are utilized in lieu of
and the edge of a roof or similar hazard, or rigidly fixed guards or rails, they shall be not less than 42 inches
rail, guards, parapets, or other building structures not less
(1067 mm) in height. [NFPA 54:9.4.3.3]
than 42 inches (1067 mm) in height shall be provided on
the exposed side. [NFPA 54:9.4.2.2] 304.2.1.2 Permanent Ladders. Permanent ladders
required by Section 304.2. L 1 shall be constructed
303.9.4 Electrical Power. Equipment requiring an
in accordance with the following:
external source of eleetrical power for its operation shall
be provided with the following: (1) Have side railings which extend not less than 30
inches (762 mm) above the roof or parapet wall.
(1) Readily accessible electrical disconnecting means
within sight of the equipment. Landings shall not exceed 18 feet (5486 mm)
(2) A 120 VAC grounding-type receptaele outlet on the apart measured from the finished grade.
roof adjacent to the equipment. The receptacle outlet (3) Width shall be not less than 14 inehes (356 mm)
shall be on the supply side ofthe disconnect switeh. on center.
[NFPA 54:9.4.2.3] (4) Rungs shall not exceed 14 inches (356 mm) on
center.
304.0 Service and Access to and Appliances. (5) Toe space shall be not less than 6 inches (152
304.1 General. Equipment and appliances shall be accessible mm).
for inspection, service, repair, and replaeement without 304.2.2 Permanent Lighting. Permanent lighting shall
removing permanent construction. Clearance shall be main- be provided at the roof access. The switch for such
tained to: lighting shall be located inside the building near the
(I) Clean heating surfaces. access means leading to the roof. [NFPA 54:9.4.3.4]
(2) Replace filters, blowers, motors, burners, controls, and 304.2.3 Standing Water. Where water stands on the roof
vent connections. at the equipment, in the passageways to the equipment,
(3) Lubricate moving parts, where the roof is of a design having a water seal, a plat-
form, walkway, or both shall be provided above the I
(4) Adjust and clean burners, pilots, and the proper func-
waterline. Such platform(s) or walkway(s) shall be
tioning of explosion vents, where provided. [NFPA
located adjacent to the equipment and control panels so
54:9.2.]]
that the equipment is capable of being safely serviced
Unless otherwise specified, not less than 30 inches where water stands on the roof. [NFPA 54:9.4.2.4]
mm) in depth, width, and height of working space shall be
provided.
Exception: Unit heaters and room heaters sha11 be permitted 305.0 Automatic Control Devices.
to be installed with an ] 8 inches (457 mm) minimum depth 305.1 General. Heating appliances shall be equipped with a
working space. A platform shall not be required for unit listed device or devices that will shut off the fuel supply to the

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main burner or bumers in the event of pilot or ignition failure. 307.2 Fuel-Burning Appliances. Fuel-buming heating appli-
I Liquefied petroleum gas-air-burning heating appliances shall ances shall bear a permanent and legible factory-applied
be equipped with a listed automatic device or devices that will nameplate on which shall appear:
shut off the flow of gas to the pilot in the event of ignition (1) The manufacturer's name.
failure.
(2) The approved fuel input rating of the appliance.
Exception: The listed shutoff devices shall not be required expressed in Btu/h (k W).
on range or cooking tops, lighters, lights, or other
(3) The model and serial number.
open-burner manually operated appliances, or listed apph-
ances not requiring such devices and specific industrial appli- (4) Instructions for the lighting, operation, and shutdown of
ances as approved by the Authority Having Jurisdiction. the appliance.
Heating appliances whose manual fuel controls are not The type of fuel approved for use with the appliance.
readily accessible from the main portion of the building being (6) The symbol of an approved agency certifying compli-
heated shall be equipped with remote controls. ance of the equipment with recognized standards.
Forced-air and gravity-type warm air furnaces shall be (7) Required clearances from combustible surfaces on which
equipped with a listed air outlet temperature limit control that or adjacent to which it is permitted to be mounted.
cannot be set for temperatures exceeding 250°F (121 DC). Such 307.3 Electric Appliances. Electric heating appli-
controls shall be located in the bonnet or plenum, within 2 ances shall bear a permanent and legible factory-applied
feet (610 mm) of the discharge side of the heating element of nameplate on which shall appear:
gravity furnaces or in accordance with the conditions of
(1) The name or trademark of the manufacturer.
listing.
(2) The catalog (model) number or equivalent.
Electric duct heaters shall be equipped with an approved
automatic reset air outlet temperature limit control that will (3) The electrical rating in volts, amperes (or watts), and for
limit the outlet air temperature to not exceed 200°F (93°C). other than single phase, the number of phases.
The electric elements of the heater shall be equipped with (4) The output rating in Btulh (kW).
fusible links or a manual reset temperature limit control that (5) The electrical rating in volts, amperes, or watts of each
will prevent outlet air temperature in excess of 250°F (121°C). field-replaceable electrical component.
(6) The symbol of an approved agency certifying compli-
306.0 Standards. ance of equipment \\lith recognized standards.
306.1 General. Standards listed or refetTed to in this chapter (7) Required clearances from combustible surfaces on which
or other chapters cover materials that will confoDn to the or adjacent to which it is permitted to be mounted.
requiremcnts of this code, where used in accordance with the An appliance shall be accompanied by clear and
limitations imposed in this or other chapters thereof and their complete installation instructions, including required clear-
listing. Where a standard covers materials of various grades, ances from combustibles other than mounting or adjacent
weights, quality, or configurations, the portion of the listed surfaces, and temperature rating of field-installed wiring
standard that is applicable shall be used. Design and mate- connections exceeding 140°F (60°C).
rials for special conditions or materials not provided for 307.4 Heat Pump and Electric Cooling AppHances. Heat
herein shall be pennitted to be used by special permission of pumps and electric cooling appliances shall bear a pennanent
the Authority Having Jurisdiction after the Authority Having and legible factory-applied nameplate on which shan appear:
Jurisdiction has been satisfied as to their adequacy. A list of
(I) The name or trademark of the manufacturer.
accepted mechanical material standards is included in Table
1701.0. (2) The catalog model nomenclature.
(3) The amount and type of refrigerant.
307.0 LabeUng. (4) The factory test pressures or pressures applied.
307.1 Mal'king. Each length of pipe and each pipe fitting, (5) The electrical rating in volts, amperes, and for other than
material, and device used in a mechanical system shall have single phase, the number of phases.
cast, stamped, or indelibly marked on it the manufacturer's (6) The output rating in Btu/h (kW).
mark or name, which shall readily identify the manufacturer (7) The electrical rating in volts, amperes, or watts of each
to the end user of the product. Where required by the field replaceable electrical component.
approved standard that applies, the product shall be marked
(8) The symbol of an approved agency certifying compli-
with the weight and the quality of the product. T\1aterials and
ance of the equipment with recognized standards.
devices used or enteri ng into the construction of mechanical
systems, or palis thereof, shall be marked and identified in a (9) Required clearances from combustible surfaces on which
manner satisfactory to the Authority Having Jurisdiction. or adjacent to which it is permitted to be mounted.
Such marking shall be done by the manufacturer. Field mark- An appliance shall be accompanied by clear and
shall not be acceptable. complete installation instructions, including required clear-

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ances from combustible other than mounting or adjacent 309.0 Improper Location.
surfaces, and temperature rating of field-installed wiring 309.1 General. Piping or equipment shall not be so located as
connections exceeding 140°F (60°C). to interfere with the nonnal use thereof or with the normal oper-
ation and use of windows, doors, or other required facilities.
308.0 Location.
308.1 Protection Against Damage. Gas utilization appli- 310.0 Electrical Connections.
ances in garages and in adjacent spaces that open to the 310.1 General. Equipment regulated by this code requiring
garage and are not part of the living space of a dwelling unit electrical connections of more than 50 volts shall have a posi-
shall be installed so that burners and burner-ignition devices tive means of disconnect adjacent to and in from the
are located not less than 18 inches (457 mm) above the floor equipment served. A 120 volt receptacle shall be located
unless listed as flammable vapor ignition resistant. [NFPA within 25 feet (7620 mm) of the equipment for service and
54:9.1.10.1] maintenance purposes. The receptacle need not be located on
308.1.1 Physical Damage. Appliances installed in the same level as the equipment. Low-voltage wiring of 50
garages, warehouses, or other areas subject to mechan- volts or less within a structure shall be installed in a manner
ical damage shall be guarded against such damage by to prevent physical damage.
being installed behind protective barriers or by being
elevated or located out of the normal path of vehicles.
311.0 Workmanship.
308.1.2 Access from the Outside. Where such appli-
ances installed within a garage are enclosed in a sepa- 311.1 Engineering Practices. Design, construction, and
rate, approved compartment having access from outside workmanship shall comply with accepted engineering prac-
of the garage, such appliances shall be permitted to be tices and shall be of such character as to secure the results
installed at floor level, provided the required combustion sought to be obtained by this code.
air is taken from and discharged to the exterior of the 311.2 Concea1ing Imperfections. It is unlawful to conceal
garage. [NFPA 54:9.1.10.3] cracks, holes, or other imperfections in materials by welding,
308.1.3 Cellulose Nitrate Plastic Storage. Heating brazing, or soldering, by using therein or thereon paint, wax,
equi pment located in rooms where cellulose nitrate tar, solvent cement, other leak-sealing or repair agent.
plastic is stored or processed shall be in accordance with
the fire code.
312.0 Condensate Wastes and Control.
308.2 Protection Against Flood Damage. For buildings
312.1 Condensate Disposal. Condensate from air washers,
located in flood hazard areas, heating, ventilating, air-condi-
air-cooling coils, fuel-burning condensing appliances, and the
tioning, refrigeration, miscellaneous heat-producing, and
energy-utilizing equipment and appliances shall be elevated overflow from evaporative coolers and similar water-supplied
at or above the elevation required by the building code for equipment or similar air-conditioning equipment shal1 be

Iutilities and attendant equipment or the elevation of the lowest

floor, whichever is higher.
Exception: Equipment and appliances are permitted to be
collected and discharged to an approved plumbing fixture or
disposal area. Where discharged il1to the drainage system,
equipment shall drain by means of an indirect waste pipe. The
waste pipe shall have a slope of not less than Y8 inch per foot
located below the elevation required by the building code for
utilities and attendant equipment or the elevation ofthe lowest (1 O.4mm/m) or 1 percent slope and shall be of approved COlTO-
floor, whichever is higher, provided that they are designed sion-resistant material not smaller than the outlet size in accor-
and installed to prevent water from entering or accumulating dance with either Section 312.3 or Section 312.4 for air-cooling I
within the components and to resist hydrostatic and hydro- coils or condensing fuel-burning appliances, respectively.
dynamic loads and stresses, including the effects of buoyancy, Condensate or wastewater shall not drain over a public way.
I during the OCCUITence of flooding to such elevation in accor- 312.2 Condensate Control. Where a cooling coil or cooling
dance with the flood-resistant construction requirements of unit is located in an attic or furred space where damage is
the building code. capable of resulting from condensate overflow, an additional
308.2.1 Walls Below in Flood Hazard Areas watertight pan of cOlTosion-resistant metal shall be installed
Subject to Velocity \Vave Action. In flood hazard beneath the cooling coil or unit top to catch the overflow
areas subject to high velocity wave action, equipment condensate due to a clogged primary condensate drain, or one
and appliances, including piping, shall not be mounted pan with a standing overflmv and a separate secondary drain
on or penetrate walls intended to break away under tlood shall be permitted to be provided in lieu of the secondary
loads. drain pan. The additional pan or the standing overflow shall
308.2.2 Air Exhaust and Intake Openings. Outside air be provided with a drain pipe, not less than of an inch (20
exhaust openings and air intake openings shall be located mm) nominal pipe size, discharging at a point that is readily
at or above the elevation required by the building code observed.
for utilities and attendant equipment or the elevation of This requirement is in addition to the requirements in
the lowest floor, whichever is Section 312.3 and Section 312.4. I
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312.3 Condensate Waste Condensate waste pipes 314.0 Heating or Cooling Air System.
from air-cooling coils shall be sized in accordance with equip- 314.1 Source. A heating or cooling air shall be
I ment capacity as specified in Table 312.3. provided with return air, outside air, or both. A heating or
cooling air system regulated by this code and designed to
replace required ventilation shall be alTanged to discharge
TABLE 312.3 into a conditioned space not less than the amount of outside
MINIMUM CONDENSATE PIPE SIZE air specified in Chapter 4.
MINIMUM CONDENSATE 314.2 Air Filters. Air filters shall be installed in a heating,
EQUIPMENT CAPACITY IN
PIPE DIAMETER
TONS OF REFRIGERATION
(inches) cooling or makeup air system. Such filters shall comply with
the standard, Air Filter Units, Test Performance of, that is
referenced in Chapter ] 7, as Class I or II filters.
Exception: Systems serving single guest rooms or dwelling
units shall not require a listed filter.
91 125 314.3 Prohibited Source. Outside or retUl11 air for a heating
126 - 250 2 or cooling air system shall not be taken fi'om the following
For SI units: I inch 25 111111, I ton ofrefrigeration = 3.52 kW locations:
Less than 10 feet (3048 mm) in distance from an appli-I
The size of condensate waste pipes is for one unit or a
ance vent outlet, a vent opening of a plumbing drainage
combination of units, or as recommended by the manufac-
system, or the discharge outlet of an exhaust fan, unless
turer. The capacity of waste pipes assumes a 1/8 inch per foot
the outlet is 3 feet (914 mm) above the outside-air inlet.
(I 0.4 mm/m) or I percent slope, with the pipe nmning three-
quarters full at the following conditions: (2) Less than 10 feet (3048 mm) above the surface of an I
abutting public way, driveway, sidewalk, street, or
driveway.
Outside Air 20% Room Air - 80%
(3) A hazardous or insanitary location, or a refrigeration
machinery room as defined in this code.
(4) An area, the volume of which is less than 25 percent
For SI units: °C (OF-32)/1.8
the entire volume served by such system, unless there is
a permanent opening to an area the volume of which is
Condensate drain sizing for other slopes or other condi- equal to 25 percent of the entire volume served.
tions shall be approved by the Authority Having Jurisdiction. Exception: Such openings where used for a heating or
312.4 Fuel-Burning Appliance Condensate Drains. cooling air system in a dwelling unit shall be permitted
Condensate drain lines from individual fuel-burning to be reduced to not less than 50 percent of the required
condensing appLiances shall be sized as required by the manu- area, provided the balance of the required return air is
I facturer's instructions. Condensate drain lines serving more taken from a room or hall having not less than three doors
than one appl iance shall be approved by the Authority leading to other rooms served by the furnace.
Jurisdiction prior to installation. (5) A closet, bathroom, toilet room, or kitchen.
312.5 Condensate '''aste. Where the condensate waste from (6) Rooms or spaces containing a fuel-burning appliance I
air-conditioning coils discharges by direct connection to a lava- therein. \Vhere such room or space serves as source of
tory tailpiece or to an approved accessible inlet on a bathtub return-air.
overt1ow, the connection shall be located in the area controlled
the same person controlling the air-conditioned space. Exceptions:
Point of Discharge. Air-conditioning condensate waste (1) This shall not apply to fireplaces, fireplace appli-
pipes shall connect indirectly to the drainage system through ances, residential cooking appliances, direct-vent
an or airbreak to properly trapped and vented recep- appliances, enclosed furnaces, and domestic-type
tors, dry wells, leach pits, or the tailpiece of plumbing clothes dryers installed within the room or space.
fixtures. (2) This shall not apply to a gravity-type or listed vented
312.7 Plastic Fittings. Female PVC screwed fittings shall be wall heating or cooling air system.
used with plastic male fittings and plastic male threads. This shall not apply to a blower-type heating or
cooling air system installed in accordance with the
313.0 Personnel Protection. following requirements:
1313.1 General. A metal guard shall be provided around Where the return air is taken from a room or
exposed flywheels, fans, pulleys, belts, and moving space having a volume exceeding I cubic foot
machinery that are portions of a heating, ventilating, or refrig- (0.03 m 3) for each 10 Btu/h (0.003 kW) fuel
erating system. input rating offuel-buming appliances therein.

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(b) Not less than 75 percent of the supply air is (3) ASHRAE 111
discharged back into the same room or space. (4) NEBB Procedural Standards for Testing
(c) Return-air inlets shall not be located within 10 Balancing of Environmental Systems
feet (3048 mm) from an appliance firebox or (5) SMACNA HVAC Systems Testing, Adjusting, and
draft diverter in the same enclosed room or Balancing
confined space.
314.4 Return-Air Limitations. Return air from one dwelling
unit shal1 not into another dwelling unit through the 318.0 Louvers in Hurricane Prone Regions.
heating or cooling air system. 318.1 General. Louvers located in areas within hurricane-
...... prone regions that are within I mile (2 km) of the coastal mean
high water line where the basic wind speed is 110 miles
315.0 'Vater Supply. hour (mi/h) (49.2 m/s) or greater; or portions of hurricane-
315.1 General. \Vater supply and backflow protection shall prone regions where the basic wind speed is 120 111i/h (53.6
be in accordance with the Cal(/brnia Plumbing Code. or greater; or Hawaii, as described in ASCE 7 shall be
tested in accordance with Section 3 18.1.] and Section 318.1.2.
316.0 Tube and Supports. 318.1.1 Louvers that protect air intake
316.1 General. Piping and tubing shall be supported in accor- exhaust shall be tested in accordance with
dance with this section, the manufacturer's instructions, and AMCA 550 for resistance to wind-driven rain.
in accordance with the Authority Having Jurisdiction. 318.1.2 Resistance Test. Upon request by the
316.2 Suspended Piping. Suspended piping shall be Authority Having Jurisdiction, louvers protecting intake
supported at intervals not to exceed those shown in Table and exhaust ventilation ducts that are not fixed in the
316.2. open position and located within 30 feet (9144 mm)
the shall be tested for impact resistance in accor-
316.3 Piping Support. Piping shall be supported in such a
manner as to maintain its alignment and prevent sa~~glng.
dance withAMCA 540.

316.4 Strength. Hangers and anchors shall be of sufficient

strength to support the weight of the pipe and its eontents. 319.0 Protection of Materials, and Structures.
Piping shall be isolated from incompatible materials. 319.1 General. Piping passing under or through walls shall
316.5 Rod Sizes. Hanger rod sizes shall be not be protected from breakage. Piping passing through or
smaller than those shown in Table 316.5. cinders or other corrosive materials sha11 be protected from
external corrosion in an approved manner. Approved provi-
TABLE 316.5 sions shall be made for expansion of hot water piping. \bids
HANGER ROD SIZES around piping passing through concrete ±loors on the ground
PIPE AND TUBE SIZE ROD SIZES shall be sealed.
(inches) (inches)
%
320.0 Sleeves for Piping.
5-8
320.1 General. Sleeves shall be provided to protect piping
through concrete and masonry walls and concrete floors.
For 51 units: I inch 25.4 mm
Exception: Sleeves shall not be required where openings are
drilled or bored.
316.6 Gas Gas piping shall be supported by metal 320.2 Piping through concrete or masonry walls
straps or hooks at intervals not to exceed those shown in Table shall not be subject to a load from building construction.
1311.2.5.1. 320.3 Sealing. In exterior walls, annular space between sleeves
316.7 In Ground. Piping and tubing in the ground shall be and pipes shall be sealed and made watertight, as approved by
laid on a firm bed for its entire length except where otherwise the Authority Having Jurisdiction. A penetration through fire-
approved by the Authority Having Jurisdiction. Asbestos- resistive construction shall be in accordance with the building
cement piping shall be provided with approved thrust code and applicable standards referenced in Table 1701.0.
blocking.
320.4 Firewall. A pipe sleeve through a firewall
shall have the space around the pipe completely sealed with
317.0 Balancing. an approved fire-resistive material in accordance with other
317.1 General. Heating, ventilating, and air-conditioning codes.
systems (including hydronic systems) shall be balanced in
accordance with one of the following methods: 321.0 "-'''''.''u •• ~ Structure.
1) AABC National Standards for Total System Balance 321.1 General. A structural member weakened or impaired
(2) ACCA Manual B by cutting, notching, or otherwise shall be reinforced,

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repaired, or replaced so as to be left in a safe structural condi- such as ham/washing and baths. Booster heaters for
tion in accordance with the requirements of the building code. dishlvashing providing 125°F to 180°F to 82°C)
lvater may be counted as the second source ql heat for
that service.
322.0 Ratproofing.
324.2 Requirementsfor Skilled Nursing, Intermediate Care
322.1 General. Mechanical system shall be constructed in
Facilitie!i.' and Basic Services Provided in Correctional
such a manner that rats cannot enter a building by following
Treatment Centers. [For OSHPD 2 & 4/
the duct work from the outside into the building.
324.2.1 Boilers, {{'provided, shall accornmodate Section
322.2 Ductwork or Pipes. In or on buildings where openings
324.1.
have been made in walls, floors, or tor the passage of
ductwork or pipes, such openings shall be closed and 324.2.2 Tlvo or more interconnected water heaters are
protected by the installation of approved metal collars an acceptable means to two sources q{'heatfor
securely fastened to the adjoining structure. hot water (See Section 324.

323.0 Scope. 325.0 Air Conditioning and Heating SY!'J'tems.

323.1 Applicability. This part is applicable to health {'acili- 325.1 Requirements for Hospitals and Optional Services
ties regulated OSHPD (See Adoption Tables applica- Provided in Correctional Treatment Centers. /OSHPD 1 & 4J
tion/or specific se(::tU)}1S 325.1.1 The systems shall be to provide the
Note: This sectioll has no corre~]Jonding provisions in the and relative humidityfor sensitive areas 01'11
UlYfC For the scope and authority o.leach state ageJlcJ~ refer rooms shmvll in Table 325.0. 'When outdoor hwniditv and
10 Chapter 1. internal moisture sources are not sl~fficiellt to me~t the
requirements of Table 325.0, humidification shall be
323.2 Services/Systems and Utilities. Refer to Section
provided by means of the health-("are facility air-
1224.4.1 olthe Cal(fornia Building Code.
handling systems. Temperature shall be individually
controlled for each operating and delivelY room, BW:J1
324.0 Steam and Hot-Water Systems. unit patient rooms that require humid~fiers to comp~v
324.1 Requirements for Hospitals and Optional Services with Table 325.0 shall be provided with individual
Provided in Correctional Treatment Centers./OSHPD 1 & 4/ humidify control.
324.1.1 Boilers' shall have the capacity, based upon the 325.1.2 For occupied areas not shown in Table 325.0,
rest ratings published the Hydronics Institute or heating systems shall be to provide 70°F to
another acceptable national standard to supply the 75° F (21 ./0C to 23.9°C) based on the },1ediall of
normal operating requirelnents of all r-",,,,,,,,".f,,,// Extremes shown the 1982 ASIIRAE Climatic Datafor
and eaUl£~rJ1t~nt. Region X and ASfIRAE 1994 Supplement to Climatic
Datafor Region X The systems shall be therrnostatically
324.1.2 minimum (~ltwo boilers shall be provided. The
controlled lvith appropriate zoning to achieve the abo~e
arrangernent ol boilers shall be based on the capaci(y
con(liti ons.
and capability of a boiler or boilers to operate all
systems during-periods olbreakdmvll or maintenance 325.1.3 For occupied areas not shmvn in Table 325.0,
an~y one bode/: cooling systems shall be designed to provide 75°F
(23.9°C) maximum based on the 0.5 percellt s'umlner
324.1.3 Boiler space heating shall be
dry bulb temperatures shown by the 1982
designed to maintain a minimum temperature 0.1'60° F
ASHRAE Climatic Datafor Regioll X and ASHRA E 1994
(l5.6°C) in general patient areas and the ternperatures
Supplement to Climatic Datafor Region X The systems
specljied ill Table 325.0 for sensitive areas during
shall be controlled with appropriate
periods or maintenance of anyone boflel:
zoning to achieve the above conditions,
Winter temperature shall be based on the iVfedian
o.lExtremes ,'I'hmvn by the 1982 ASHRAE Climatic Data 325.2 Requirements for Skilled Nursing, Intermediate Care
for Region X and ASHRAE 1994 Supplement to Climatic Facilities and Basic Services Provitle!/ ill Correctional
Data for Region X Treatment Centers./For OSHPD 2 & 4/
325.2.1 shall accommodate the provisions of
324.1.4 Boiler feed plunps, condensate return pumps,
fitel oil pumps. and heating circulating pumps shall be Section 325.1.2 through 325.],3.
connected and installed to provide standby service in the 325.2.2 Where air conditioning is the system
event of pump failure. installation of duplex pumps or shall be thermostatically controlled in one or more zones.
provision ofa spare pump will meet this requirement. 325.3 Requirements for Outpatient Facilitie,\' and License!/
324.1.5 At least two sources q{' heat two Clinics. / For OSHPD 3/
equipment) shall be provided for supplying es,)'ential 325.3.1 The system shall be to provide the
services such as hot water for dishwashing, temperature alld humiditiesfor sensitive areas for rooms
and domestic hot lvater for minimum patient service, shown ill Table 325.0.

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TABLE 325.0
HEATING, COOLING, AND RELATIVE HUMIDITY
REQUIREMENTS FOR SENSITIVE AREAS OR ROOMS

TEMPERATURE RELATIVE

: Gastrointestinal en,r:to.:\'CG1fJV

NeHiJorll nursel}'
Newbom intensive-care nurseJY unit
-!--------------~-~- -
cal'e4

/ Thermosrats and Ill/midistal shal! be either local(v resetable and (~f rhe
nOli-locking Zvpe or remote(v resetable and of the locking

Systems shall be capable o/lI1aintailling the rooms within the range

during IlOrn-1a1 operation. Lower or higher temperature shall be permitted
when patients' cOlllfort alldlor medical conditions' require those condi-
tiolls.
3 The ranges listed arc the millimum and maximum limits where cOlllrol is
specifical/y needed.

Types oj'illtensil'e care service spaces are listed ill tile California
Buildillg Code.

326.0 Essential "~echallical Provisions. /OSHPD 1, 2, 3

(Surgical Clinics onl)~ & 4} During of pm1;'er
outages essential electrical pmver shall be providedfor the
following equipment:
326.1 (Does not app~y to OSHPD 3 surgical clinic.) All
heating equipment necess(lI)! to maintain a minimum temper-
ature a/60°F (15.6°) in patient areas lvhich are not specffied
in Table 325,0.
326.2 All heating equipment neces5'(JJ'Y to maintain the
minimum temperatures for sensitive areas as specified in
Table 325,0.
326.3 Equipment necessmy humidification of the areas
listed in Table 325,0.
326.4 All supplJ~ retum, and exhaustfans required to main-
tain the positive and negative air balances as required in
Table 4-A,
326.5 All control components and control systems necessmy
the normal operation (?f'equipment required to have essen-
tial electrical po weI:
326.6 Alarms for airborne infection isolation rooms and
protective environment rooms.

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TABLE 303.3(1)
CLEARANCES, 11\1 INCHES, WITH SPECIFIED FORMS OF PROTECTION 1, 2
TYPE OF PROTECTION" WHERE THE STANDARD CLEARANCE IN TABLE 303.4 WITH NO ~P"-R-O'T~~'-E-C-T-'I-O-N-I-S':----" .....
.Applied to the Co~bustibl~. Mate- 36 (inches) : 18 (inches) , 12 (inches) 9 6 (inches)

i"~~v-::: ~~;;:'~P~~~~~he . SIDES: CHIMNEY ~;I'~~~~--r~I~~T~~IMNEY

ORi • SIDES i CHIMNEY OR ~~~I~~~r~~~;N~;~OR
i Distance Specified as the ReqUired ABOVE AND I
Cle~rance with No P~o~ection
(Thicknesses Are MInimum)
~(a) ~ of an jncl~·i~~~~lat.ing ;nil-I-~
VENT
REAR' CONNECTOR!

18
,
ABOVE AND I

30
VENT
REAR CONNECTOR

1- 15
'ABOVE' AND I
iREAR CONNECTOR

-~-----~~
t
VENT ABOVEl AND

--9 -
I
VENT
REAR CONNECTOR

--~ -If - 6 1- 3 2 I 3
board out 1 mch 3
--~-'~~-+- . -.
~--.--.:...~~ _1,,_ ,~,_,- __ ,~~_.L __

18 24 12 9 12 9 i 6 4 I 3 2
I I

~ -~------:---I--
12 18 9 6 9 I 6 4 I 4 2

inch (No. 28 manu-

facturer's standard
steel sheet on ~ of an 8 18 4 2 2 2
insulating millboard spaced
out 1 inch3
Uh"UI.<-l<I1J.F, cement

appli- 18 12 36 6 4 9 2 6

18 12 18 6 6 6 4 2 2 2

(g) 0.027 manu-

tacturer's standard gauge)
steel, sheet on 1 inch mineral 18 12 4 3 3 2 2 2 2
fiber batts reinforced with
wire or equivalent
(h) ~ ofall~i;~chl~suIatlt)g mill-
board
12 12 9 4 4 4
For S1 1 inch = 25.4 ml11
Notes:
I For appliances complying \vith Section 303.3 and Section 303.4.
Except for the protection described in (e), clearances shall be measured from the onter surface of the appliance to the combustible material, disregarding an
intervening protection applied to the combustible material.
Spacers shall be of noncombustible material.
Insulating millboard is a factory-made product formed of noncombustible materials, nOll11ally fibers, and having a thermal conductivity of I British thermal
unit incb per hour square foot degree Fahrcnheit [0.1 W (moK)] or less.

Construction using Combustible Material

Wallboard, Plaster or Other Finish
Sheet Metal or Other Protection

Appliance or Connector

Notes:
I. Dimension shall be not less than the required clearance with no protection set forth in Table 303.4 and Table 303.3(2) and in section applying to various
types of appliances.
2. Dimension shall be not less than tile reduced clearance set fOlih in Table 303.3(\).
3. Dimension shall be not Icss than the clearance required tor dimension
FIGURE 303.3
EXTENT OF PROTECTION REQUIRED TO REDUCE CLEARANCES FROM APPLIANCE, CHIMNEY, OR VENT CONNECTORS
[NFPA 211 : FIGURE 9.5.1.1]

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TABLE 303.3(2)
CHIMNEY CONNECTOR AND VENT CONNECTOR CLEARANCES
FROM COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS
[NFPA 211: TABLE 9.5.1.1]
MINIMUM CLEARANCE 1
DESCRIPTION OF APPLIANCES
(inches)
RESIDENTIAL-TYPE APPLIANCES
SINGLE-WAll METAL PIPE CONNECTORS 2
- .... ~~~-.- .. ~--.

18
18

UlJIJII.(lI ,,~"''' with draft hoods

.. -.~.-.-.--~ ........ .

Boilers and fumaces equipped with listed gas burners and with draft hoods 3
¥-~-----" .. ~.~~ ..... ~~- -~~~ .. -----~--

Oil appliances listed as approved for use Type L venting systems only where C0l1l1c:ctc:d to
chimneys)
Listed appliances
.. -.---.~--- .......

TYPE L VENTING SYSTEM PIPING CONNECTORS

--~.----.

hoods 9

Boilers and furnaces 6

,---'~-''''

Oil appliances listed as suitable for use with Type L venting

:-.__ . ._ - . . . . . - - - - - _....._._-
Listed gas appliances with draft
!---~---.. . ..... --_ .........._ ...
TYPE B GAS VENT PIPING CONNECTORS

Listed gas appliances with draft

... _._ _ .... ... __ .

COMMERCIAL-INDUSTRIAL TYPE APPLIANCES

LOW-HEAT APPLIANCES

SINGLE-WALL METAL PIPE CONNECTORS 2

18
18
8

MEDIUM-HEAT APPLIANCES

36
For Sl units: 1 inch = 25.4 mill
Notes:
I These clearances apply except where the listing of an appliance specifies different clearance, in which case the listed clearance takes precedence.
The clearances frOI11 connectors to combustible materials shall be permitted to be reduced where the combustible material is protected in accordance with
Table 303.3(1).
The dimension shall be permitted to be 6 inches (152 mm), provided the maximum flue temperatures entering the draft hood do not exceed 550°F (288°C).
-+ Where listed Type L venting system piping is used, the clearance shall be pennitted to be in accordance with the venting system listing.
5 Where listed Type B or Type L venting system piping is used, the clearance shall be pe1111itted to be in accordance with the venting system listing.

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TABLE 303.3(3)
CAPACITIES OF LISTED METAL APPLIANCE CONNECTORS 1
FOR USE WITH GAS PRESSURES 8-INCH OR MORE WATER COLUMN

FLEXIBLE CAPACITIES FOR VARIOUS LENGTHS, NATURAL GAS AT 1100 Btulft3

SEMIRIGID (BASED ON A PRESSURE DROP OF 0.2 INCH WATER COLUMN)4
CONNECTOR
CONNECTOR
2 NOMINAL
0.0.
1.0. 3
2 (feet) 2% (feet) 3 (feet) 4 (feet) 5 (feet)
_____ ._....... ______ . ____ l_. _________... .
~ ...... ---.--.-----.----'----- .

RANGES AND CLOTHES DRYERS

(inches)
(thousands of Btufh)

27 25
62 58
125 116
404 266 244
803 534 500
For Sl units: 1 inch 25.4 mm. I foot 304.8 111m, 1 British thermal unit per cubic foot = 0.01035 , 1000 British thermal units per hour = 0_293 k W.
I inch water column 0.249 kPa
Notes:
I Gas connectors are certified by the testing agency as complete assemblies, including the and valves. Capacities shown are based on the use of t1ttings
and valves supplied with the connector.
Outside diameter.
Internal diameter.
4 For liquefied petroleum use 1.6 times the natural gas capacities shown.

TABLE 303.3(4)
CAPACITIES OF LISTED METAL APPLIANCE CONNECTORS 1
FOR USE WITH GAS PRESSURES LESS THAN 8-INCH WATER COLUMN

FLEXIBLE
SEMIRIGID CAPACITIES FOR VARIOUS LENGTHS, NATURAL GAS AT 1100 Btu/ft3
CONNECTOR (BASED ON A PRESSURE DROP OF 0.2 INCH WATER COLUMN)4
CONNECTOR
NOMINAL
0.D.2
1.0. 3 1 (foot) 1%(feet) 2 (feet) 2% (feet) 3 (feet) 4 (feet) 5 (feet)

RANGES AND CLOTHES DRYERS

(inches) (inches) ALL GAS APPLIANCES (thousands of Btuth)
(thousands of Btuth)

28 20 19 17
66 47 44 41
134 95 88 82 72 63 57
285 202 188 174
405 378 353
For Sf units: 1 inch 25.4 ml11. I foot 304.8 mm, 1 British thermal Llnit per cubic foot 0.01035 kWoh/m" 1000 British thermal units per hOllr kW,
1 inch water column 0.249 kPa
~otes:
Gas connectors certified by the testing agency as complete assemblies, including the fittings and valves. Capacities shown arc based on the use offtttings
and valves supplied with the connector.
Semirigid connector listings are based on the outside diameter.
Flexible connector listings are on nominal diameter.
-'I For liquefied petroleum gas, use 1.6 times the natural eapacities shown.

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TABLE 303.4
STANDARD INSTALLATION CLEARANCES IN INCHES FOR UNLISTED HEAT-PRODUCING APPLIANCES
APPLIANCE

FROM TOP AND

RESIDENTIAL-TYPE APPLIANCES FUEL SIDES OF WARM- FROM FROM FROM
AIR BONNET OR FRONT 1 BACK SIDES
PLENUM

BOILERS AND WATER

Steam Boilers - IS pounds-force per square inch (psi) Automatic Oil or
Water Boilers - 250°F Comb. Gas-Oil 24 6 6
Water Heaters - 200°F Automatic Gas 18 6 6
All Water Walled or Jacketed Solid 48 6 6

CENTRAL OR
lELECTR1C CENTRAL WARM ATR FURNACES 24 6
i Gravity, Uptlow, Downllow, Horizontal and Duct 62 18
. Warm Air - 250°F max. 18 3 48
61 18
FU RNAcE~f==-FCOOR
For Mounting in Combustible Floors 36 12
36 12

'ROOM Oil or 12
Circulating Type Gas 36 12 12
Radiant or Other Type Oil or Solid 36 36 36 36
Gas 36 36 ]8 18
Gas with double
36 12 18

RADIA.TORS
. Steam or Hot Water6 36

Gas
Solid Clay-Lined
Firepot 30 7 24 24 18
Solid Unlined
Firepot 30 7 36 18
Electric 30 7 6
INCINERATORS
Domestic Types 36 R 48 36
i
APPLIANCE
COMMERCIAL INDUSTRIAL-TYPE APPLIANCES FROM TOP AND
FUEL
ANYANDALLPHY~CAL~ZESEXCEPTASNOTE~1 SIDES OF WARM- FROM FROM FROM
AIR BONNET OR FRONT 1 BACK9 SIDES9
PLENUM
BOILERS AND WATER
100 cubic feet or less All Fuels 18 48 18 18
Steam, any pressure
50 psi or Jess All Fuels 18 48 18 18
Any size

Floor Mounted or Suspended - Any Size

Suspended - 100 cubic feet or less
24 18 18
Suspended j00 cubic feet or less 18 18 18
Suspended Over 100 cubic fed 48 18 18
48 18 ]8

48 18
OTHER LOW-HEAT INDUsTRIAL APPLIANCES
Floor Mounted or Suspended 18 48 18

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TABLE 303.4 (continued)

STANDARD INSTALLATION CLEARANCES IN INCHES FOR UNLISTED HEAT-PRODUCING APPLIANCES

APPLIANCE

COMMERCIAL INDUSTRIAL-TYPE APPLIANCES

FUEL ABOVE TOP FROM TOP AND
ANY AND ALL PHYSICAL SIZES EXCEPT AS NOTED 11 OF CASING OR SIDES OF WARM- FROM FROM FROM
APPLIANCE AIR BONNET OR FRONT
1
BACK 9 SIDES 9
PLENUM
L _~_ ~ __~_ __.
IBOILERS AND WATER HEATERS
Over 50 All Fuels 48 96 36 36
Over 100 cubic feet
MEDIUM-HEAT INDUSTRIAL
Appliances All Fuels 48 36 36
i All Sizes
lIN c INEfzATOlt~r~-
; All Sizes 48 36
f-... ---.---.-. .. .. ...... - .-...-~ - .. --.-....~---. .. ~-...-----.-~..
iINDUSTRIAL-TYPE HIGH-HEAT APPLIANCES
HIGH-HEAT INDUSTRIAL APPLIANCES All Fuels 180 120
All Sizes
For SI units: I inch 25.4 mm, I pound-force per square inch = 6.8947 kPa. 1 cubic foot 0.0283 m.'. = (CF-32)/1.8
Notes:
I The minimum dimension shall be that ncccssmy for servicing the appliance, including for cleaning and normal care, tube removal. etc.
For a listed oil, combination gas-oil, gas, or electric furnace. this dimension shall be permitted to be 2 inches (51 111m) where the furnace limit control cannot
be set excccding than 250"F (121 0q, or this dimension shall be pemlittcd to be I inch (25.4 111m) \\'hcre the limit control cannot be set exceeding 200°F (93"C),
or the appliance shall be marked to indicate that the outlet air temperature cannot exceed 200"F (93°C).
The dimension shall be permitted to be 6 inches (152 111m) [or an automatically stoker-fired forced-wanll air fUnlace equipped with 250'F (121 °e) limit control
and with barometric draft control operated by draft intensity and permanently set to limit draft not to exceed intensity of 0.13 inch (3.3 111m) wnter gauge.
4 Unlisted appliances shall be installed on noncombustible floors and shall be permitted to be installed on protected combustible floors. Heating appliances
approved for installation on protected combustible flooring shall be so constructed that flame and hot gases do not come in contact with the appliance base.
Protection for combustible floors shall consist of 4 inches (102 mm) hollow masonry covered with sheet not less than 0.021 of an inch (0.53 mm) thick
(No. 24 manufacturer's standard gnuge). Masonry shal1 be pennanently fastened in place in an approvcd manner with the ends unsealed and joints matched
so as to provide free circulation of air through the masonry. Floor protection shall extend 12 inches (305 mm) at the sides and rcar of the appliance, except
that not less than 18 inches (457 mm) shall be required on the appliance opening side or sides measured horizontally from the edges of the opcning.
s The 48 inch (12 J 9 mm) clearance shall be pennitted to be reduced to 36 inches (914 mm) where protection equivalent to that provided by footnote I through
iootnote of Table 303.4 is applied to the combustible construction.
Steam pipes and hot water heating pipes shall be installed with a clearance of not less than 1 inch (25.4 111m) fl'0111 combustible construction or materi[]ls. except
that at the points where pipes carrying steam 15 pounds-force pcr square inch gauge pressure (psig) (103 kPa) or less or hot water that emerge from 11 oar.
wall, or ceiling, the clearance at the opening through the finish floorboards or wall-ceiling boards shall be permitted to be rcduccd to not less than Y2 of an
inch (12.7 111m). Each such opening shall be covered with plate ofnoneombustible material.
Such pipes passing through stock shelving shall be covered vvith not less than 1 inch (25.4 mm} of approved insulation.
Wood boxes or casings enclosing uninsulated steam or hot water heating pipes or wooden covers to recesses in walls in which such uninsulated pipes are placed
shall be lined with metal or insulating millboard.
Where the temperature of the boiler piping does not exceed 160"F (71 DC), the provisions of this table shall not apply.
Coverings or insulation used on steam or hot water pipes shall be of material approved [or the operating temperature of the system. The insulation or jackets shall
be of noncombustible materials, or the insulation or jackets and lap-seal adhesives shall be tested as a composite product. Such composite product shall have a
flame-spread rating of not more than 25 and a smoke-developed rating not to exceed 50 \vhere tested in accordance with ASTM E 84 or UL 723. I
To combustible material or metal cabinets. Where the underside of sueh combustible matelial or metal cabinet is protected with insulating millboard not less than
Y-! of an inch (6.4 111m) thick covered with sheet metal of not than 0.013 of an inch (0.33 111m) (No. 28 gauge), the distance shall be pe1l11ith::d to be reduced to
24 inches (610 111m).
Clearance above charging door shall be not less than 48 inches (1219 mm).
<) Where the appliance encased in brick. the 18 inch (457 111m) clearance above ancl at the sides and rear shall be penlliHed to be reduced to ]2 inches (305 111m).
[0 Where the appliance encased in brick. the clearance above shall be permitted to be reduced to inches (914 111m) and at the sides and rear shall be permitted to
be reduced to 18 inches (457mm).
II A central heating boiler or furnace shall be installed in accordance with the manufacturer's installation instructions, and shall be installed on a tloor o[nol1com-
bustible construction with noncombustible Hooring and surface finish and no combustible material the underside thereoL or on fire-resistive slabs or
arches having no combustible material against the underside thereof.
Exceptions:
(I) Appliances listed for installation on a combustible floor.
(2) [nslallation on a noor protected in an approved manner.

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TABLE 316.2
HANGER AND SUPPORTS
MATERIALS TYPES OF JOINTS HORIZONTAL VERTICAL
... -~~ .....- - ..

5 feet, except vvhere 10 foot

Lead and Oakum Base and each not to exceed 15 feet
lengths are installed]'
!

Cast
Compression Gasket Base and each noor, not to exceed 15 feet

Every other joint, unless over 4 feet

Cast-Iron Hubless Shielded Coupling Base and each floor. not to exceed 15 feet
then supp01i each joint" 4

Copper Tube and Pipe Soldered or Brazed not to exceed 10 feet S

Steel and Brass Pipe fbr

Threaded or Welded Every other floor, not to exceed 25 feet 5
WaterDWV

Steel, Brass, and Tinned '/; inch, 6 teet; inch, 6 feet; and 1 inch, 8 feet;
Threaded or Welded
Copper Pipc for Gas feet; ] III and larger. 10 feet I every floor level

All sizes, 4 feet; allow for expansion Base and each tloor; provide mid-story
Solvent Cemented
every 30 guides; provide for expansion every 30 teet

I inch and smaller, 3 feet; 1 inch and

Sol vent Cemented Base and each floor; provide mid-story guides
larger,4 feet
...
.~-~.~ ~.--- - ... ~.; ....

Not to
Mechanical Tn accordance with standards acceptable to the Authority Having Jurisdiction
Mechanical In accordance with standards acceptable to the Authority Having Jurisdiction
Metal insert and metal Base and each f1.oor;
32 inches
compression provide mid-story

Metal insert and metal Base and each floor;

PEX-AL-PEX } All sizes 98 inches'
compression provide mid-story guides

Metal inseli and metal Base and each floor:

} All sizes 98 inches
compression provide mid-story

Fusion weld (socket, butt

saddle, electrofusion), I inch and smaller, 32 inches; Base and each floor;
threaded (metal threads I ~ inches and 4 feet provide mid-story guides
only), or mechanical

mm, I mm

I Support adjacent to joint, not to exceed 18 inches (457 mm).

Brace not to exceed 40 feet (12 192 111m) intervals to prevent horizontal movement.
Support each horizontal braneh connection.
-l Hangers shall not bc placed on the coupling.
Vertical water line~ shall be permitted to be supported in accordance with recognized engineering principles with regard to expansion and contraction, where
first approved by the Authority Having Jurisdiction.

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CHAPTER 4 - VENTILATION AIR SUPPLY
(Matrix Adoption Tables are non-regulatory, intended only as an aid to the user. See Chapter 1 for state agency authority and building application.)

Adopting Agency .. ase SFM i OSHPD . ~r::ce DPH AGR DWR 1 CA

4

Adopt Entire Chapter

.. ~ ...- - - - . - ..•.... ----~~-- ..•..

Adopt Entire Chapter as amended

(amended sections listed below)
x

Adopt only those sections that are

listed below

402.1
!402.5
-- ..•..
.....•....• ~- .....

1403.0
403.9 - 403.9.1.3
405.0
:407.0
408.0

412.0

416.0

Table 4-A
4-8
4-C
402.1
Table 403.7

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 401.0 General. 402.2.2 Control and Accessibility. The means to open
401.1 Applicability. This chapter contains requirements for required operable opcnings shall be readily accessible

Iventilation air supply, exhaust, and makeup air requirements

for occupiable spaces within a building./OSHPD 1,2,3 & 4J
See Sections 404.0 through 418.0. /SFil1J Air shall
to building occupants where the space is occupied.
Controls shall be designed to coordinate operation of the
natural and mechanical ventilation systems. [ASHRAE
I
comply Hlith all requirements o.fPart 12, Title 24. Chapter i2- 62.1 :6.4.3]
71, SFM Standard 12-71-1. 402.3 Mechanical Ventilation. Where natural ventilation is
not permitted by this section or the building code, mechanical
402.0 Ventilation Air. [Notpermittedfor OSHPD 1. 2, 3 & ventilation systems sha.11 be designed, constructed, and
4] installed to provide a method of supply air and exhaust ai[
Mechanical ventilation systems shall include controls, manual
1402.1 General Requirements. [Not permittedfor OSHPD 1.
or automatic, that enable the fan system to operate wherever
2, 3 & Occupiable spaces listed in Table 402.1 shall be
the spaces served are occupied. The system shall be designed
designed to have ventilation (outdoor) air for occupants in
to maintain minimum outdoor airflow as required by Section
accordance with this chapter. Ventilation air require-
ments for occupancies regulated by the California 403.0 under any load conditions.
Commission arefound in the CalL/ornia Energy Code. 402.4 Outdoor Air Intake Protection. Required outdoor-air
402.1.1 Construction Documents. Thc outdoor air intakes shall be covered with a screen having not less than ~
ventilation rate and air distribution assumptions made in inch (6.4 mm) openings, and shall have not more than inch
the design of the ventilation system shall be clearly iden- (12.7 mm) openings.
tified on the construction documents. 402.4.1 Weather Protections. Outdoor air intakes that
402.1.2 Dwelling. Requirements for ventilation air rate are part of the mechanical ventilation system shall be
for single family dwellings shall be in accordance with designed to manage rain entrainment, to prevent rain
this chapter or ASHRAE 62.2. intrusion, and manage water from snow in accordance
402.2 Natural Ventilation. Natural ventilation systems shall with ASHRAE 62.1.
be designed in accordance with this section and shall include 402.5 Bathroom Exhallst FailS. [HCD 1 & HeD 2J Each
mechanical ventilation systems designed in accordance with bathroom shall be mechanicalzv ventilated in accordance with
Section 403.0 and Section 404.0. Division 4.5 o.fthe Cal(fornia Green Building Standards Code
Exceptions: (CALGreell).
(1) An engineered natural ventilation system where
approved by the Authority Having Jurisdiction need not 403.0 Ventilation Rates. [Not penn ittedfo r OSHPD 1.2,3
comply with Section 402.2. & 4]
(2) A mechanical ventilation systcm is not required where 403.1 General. The design outdoor air intake flow rate for a
natural ventilation openings comply with the require- ventilation system shall be determined in accordance with
ments of Section 402.2 and are pelmanently open or have Section 403.2 through Section 403.8.
controls that prevent the openings from being closed 403.2 Zone Calculations. Zone parameters shall be deter-
during occupancy. mined in accordance with Section 403.2.1 through Section
(3) A mechanical ventilation system is not required where 403.2.3. [ASH RAE 62.1 :6.2.2]
the zone is not served by heating or cooling equipment.
403.2.1 Zone Outdoor Airflow. The design
[ASHRAE 62.1:6.4]
outdoor airflow required in the breathing zone of the
402.2.1 Location and Size of Openings. Naturally occupiable space or spaces in a zone, i.e., the breathing
ventilated spaces shall be permanently open by way of zone outdoor airflow (Vbz)' shall be determined in accor-
operable wall openings directly to the outdoors, the open-
dance with Equation 403.2.1.
able area of which is a minimum of 4 percent of the net
occupiable floor area. Where the openings are covered
with louvers or otherwise obstructed, openable area shall (Equation 403.2.1)
be based on the free unobstructed area through the
opening. Where interior spaces without direct openings
Where:
to the outdoors are ventilated through adjoining rooms,
the opening between rooms shall be pem1anently unob- zonc floor area: the net occupiable floor area of
structed and have a free area of not less than 8 percent of the zone in square feet.
the area of the interior room nor less than 25 square feet Pz = zone popUlation: The largest number of people
(2.3 111 2). [ASHRAE 62.1 :6.4.2] expected to occupy the zone during typical usage.

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Where the number of people expected to occupy 403.5.3 Uncorrected Outdoor Air Intake. The design
the zone fluctuates, shall be permitted to be uncorrected outdoor air intake (Vau) shall be detennined
estimated based on averaging approaches in accordance with Equation 403.5.3(1 ).
described in Section 403.6.1. Where Pz cannot be
accurately predicted during design, it shall be esti-
[Equation 403.5.3( l)J
matcd based on the zone floor area and the default
occupant density listed in Table 402.1. VOli = D Lall zones (RpoPz ) + Lall zones (Raa Az )
outdoor airflow rate required per person as deter-
mined from Table 402.1. The occupant diversity, D, shall be pem1itted to be
used to account for variations in occupancy within the
outdoor airflow rate required per unit area as
zones served by the system.
determined from Table 402.1. [ASHRAE
62.1 :6.2.2.1] The occupancy diversity is determined in accordance I
403.2.2 Zone Air Distribution Effectiveness. The zone
with Equation 403.5.3(2). I
air distribution effectiveness (Ez ) shall be determined
using Table 403.2.2. [ASHRAE 62.1 :6.2.2.2J [Equation 403.5.3(2)J
403.2.3 Zone Outdoor Airflow. The design zone
outdoor airflow (~)z)' i.e., the outdoor airflow that shall Where the system population (P!) is the total population
be provided to the zone by the supply air distribution in the area served by the system. Alternative methods
system, shall be determined in accordanee with Equation shall be permitted to be used to account for population
403.2.3. [ASHRAE 62.l :6.2.2.3] diversity where calculating VOll ' provided that the
resulting value is no less than that detern1ined Equa-
(Equation 403.2.3) tion 403.5.3(]). [ASHRAE 62.1 :6.2.5.3J
403.5.4 Outdoor Air Intake. The design outdoor air
403.3 Single-Zone Systems. Where one air handler supplies intake flow (Vat) shall be determined in accordance with
a mixture of outdoor air and recirculated air to only one zone, Equation 403.5.4. [ASHRAE 62.1 :6.2.5.4]
the outdoor air intake flow (Vot ) shall be determined in accor-
dance with Equation 403.3. [ASHRAE 62.1 :6.2.3] vat = (Equation 403.5.4)

~)z (Equation 403.3) 403.6 Design for Varying Operating Conditions. Ventila-
tion systems shall be designed to be capable of providing the
403.4 One Hundred Percent Outdoor Air Systems. Where required ventilation rates in the breathing zone \V'here the
one air handler supplies only outdoor air to one or more zones served by the system are occupied, including all full
zones, the outdoor air intake flow (~J1) shall be determined in and part-load conditions. [ASHRAE 62.1 :6.2.6.l]
accordance with Equation 403.4. [ASHRAE 62.1:6.2.4] 403.6.1 Short-Term Conditions. \Vhere it is known that
peak occupancy will be of short duration or the ventila-
zones (Equation 403.4) tion rate will be varied or interrupted for a short period of
time, the design shall be permitted to be based on the
403.5 ~lultjple-Zone Recirculating Systems. Where one air average conditions over a time period (T) determined in
handler supplies a mixture of outdoor air and recirculated accordance with Equation 403.6.1.
return air to more than one zone, the outdoor air intake flow
shall be determined in accordance with Section 403.5.1
through Section 403.5.4. [ASHRAE 62.1 :6.2.5J
T (Equation 403.6.1) I
403.5.1 Primary Outdoor Air Fraction. The primary

I outdoor air fraction (Zpz) shall be dctennined for venti-

lation zones in accordance with Equation 403.5.1.
[ASH RAE 62.1 :6.2.5.l]
Acceptable design adjustments based on this
optional provision shall be in accordance with the
following:
(1) Zones with fluctuating occupancy: The zone popu-
(Equation 403.5.1) lation (Pz ) shall be averaged over time (T).
(2) Zones with intermittent interruption of supply air:
Vpz is the primary airt10w to the ventilation zone from The average outdoor airflow supplied to the
Hie air handler, including outdoor air and recirculated breathing zone over time (1) shall be not less than
return air. [ASHRAE 62.1 :6.2.5.1 J the breathing zone outdoor airflow (Vhz) calculated
403.5.2 System VentiJation Efficiency. The system using Equation 403.2.1.
ventilation efficiency (£v) shall be detennined in Table (3) Systems with intennittent closure of the outdoor air
403.5.2 or Section 404.0. [ASHRAE 62.1:6.2.5.2J intake: The average outdoor air intake over time (T)

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shaH be not less than the minimum outdoor air 403.9.1.2 Exhaust Inlet Distribution. To ensure II
intake (~)t) calculated using Equation 403.3, Equa- proper exhaust o/contwninated (fir andfi,llnes/ronl
tion 403.4, or Equation 403.5.4. parking garages. exhaust utilizing multiple
exhaust illiets shall be designed so that exhaust
inlets are distrihllted in such a manner that 110
Where:
portion of the parking garage is more than 50 feet
T averaging time period, minutes. (J 5,240 mm) fi'ofn an exhaust inlet. Such exhaust
v the volume of the zone for which averaging is inlets shall he installed so that the highest elevatiol1
being applied, cubic foot (ftj ). (~ltlze exhaust inlet is no greater than 12 inches
Vbz the breathing zone outdoor airflow shall be deter- 111m) below the IOlvest ceiling level.
mined in accordance with Equation 403.2.1 and Exception: Garage exhaust systems
design value of the zone population cfm. v~dtllOut distributed exhaust inlets may have their II
[ASHRAE 62.1 :6.2.6.2J exhaust illiets based on the principles
engineering Clnd mechanics and shall provide the
403.7 Exhaust Ventilation. Exhaust airflo\v shall be minimum required exhaust rate in Table 403.7.
provided in accordance with the requirements in Table 403.7. 403.9.1.3 Exhaust System Operation. Exhaust
Exhaust makeup air shall be permitted to be a combination systems shall operate continuous~y zmles,<,' one olthe
of outdoor air, recirculated air, and transfer air. nv,c·oT-.fif'l1(' to contilluous operation o.lSectioll 403.9

403.8 Dynamic Reset. The system shall be permitted to be is utilized.

designed to vary the design outdoor air intake flow or
I the space or zone airflow, and the exhaust air flow as oper- 404.0 J\lIultiple-Zone Systems.
ating conditions change. [ASHRAE 62.1 :6.2.7]
.......... 404.1 General. This section presents an alternative procedure
403.9 Exhaust Ventilation for Enclosed Pell'king Garages. for calculating the system ventilation efficiency (Ev) where
Edzaust ail:/lolv for enclosed parking garages shall be values in Table 403.5.2 are not used. Ev is equal to the lowest
II provided in accordance with the requirements in Table 403. calculated value of the zone venti 1ation efficiency Evz' as
and this section. Exhaust makeup air shall be permitted to be shown below [ASHRAE 62.1: Appendix A]:
allY cOlnbinatiol1 of outdoor air or tran,~fer ail: Exhaust
,~ysten1s shall operate continuously.
Ev minimum (Equation 404.1)
Exceptions.
(I) j\;/echanical ventilatioll systems used for enclosed
parking garages shall be permitted to operate intermit- 404.2 Zone Ventilation Efficiency. The zone ventilation effi-
tently where the is arranged to operate automat- ciency E vz . is an efficiency which a system distributes
ically UPOll detection of' vehicle operation or the outdoor air fro 111 the intake to an individual breathing zone.
presence of occupants hy approved automatic detection The zone ventilation efficiency shall be calculated using
devices. Equation 404.2.1 or Equation 404.2.2. [ASH RAE 62.1:
Appendix AJ
(2) Autornatic carbon monoxide sensing devices may be
employed to modulate the ventilation to not 404.2.1 Single Supply Systems. Equation 404,2.1 or
exceed a maximum average concentration carbon Equation 404.2.2 shall be used for "single supply"
monoxide (~/50 parts per million during any eight-hour systems, where all the ventilation air is a mixture
period, with a maximum concentration not thall outdoor air and recirculated air from a single location
200 parts per millioll a period not exceeding one (e.g" reheat, single-duct YAY, single-fan dual-duct, and
hour: Automatic carbon mONoxide devices multizone). [ASH RAE 62.l:A1.2.1J
ernployed to modulate parking garage ventilation
.systems shall be approved pursuant to the requirements (Equation 404.2.1)
in Sectiol1 302.1.
403.9.1 Alternatil'e Exhaust Ventilation for Enclosed
404.2.2 General Case. Equation 404.2.2 shall be used
Parking Garages.
for systems that provide all or pat1 of their ventilation by
403.9.1.1 Afillimum Exhaust Rate. 111 lieu recirculating air from other zones without directly mixing
exhaust rates in Table 403,7, ventilation it with outdoor air dual-fan dual-duct, fan-powered
shall be capable o/providing 14.000 cfin (6608 mixing box, and transfer fans for conference rooms).
qfexhaust air for each operating vehicle. Numher [ASHRAE 62.1 :Al.2.2]
of operating vehicles shall be determined based on
2.5 percent a/all parking spaces (and not less than
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Where: room is unoccupied, ilprovisions are made to ensure

- Primary air fraction to the zone: Ep Vp/Vdz theIollowing:
.0 for single-duct and single-zone systems). (I) The number ol air changes per hour indicated
Er Tn systems with secondary recirculation of retulll air, is reestablished whenever the space is occupied.
fraction of secondary recirculated air to the zone that is (2) The pressllre relationsluj) 'vvith the surrounding
representative of average system retUl11 air rather than air rooms is maintained vvhen the air changes per
directly recirculated from the zone. hOllr are reduced. In areas requiring 110 contin-
Fa - Fraction of supply air to the zone from sources llOLIS directional control as identified in accor-
outside the zone: Fa Ep +( l-Ep )" E,-. dance with Table ventilation may
F b - Fraction of supply air to the zone from fully mixed be shut down when the space is unoccupied and
ventilation is I/ot otherwise required. Ventila-
primary air: Fb Ep.
tion shall not be reduced in rooms specifically
Fc - Fraction of outdoor air to the zone from sources used for airborne iJ?/,ectioll control, such as
outside the zone: 1-(1-Ez )0( I-E,.)"(l-Ep )' waiting rooms, triage rooms, corridors, recep-
Vdz Zone Discharge Airflow: Thc expected discharge tion areas, areas acUacent to lvaiting areas,
(supply) airflow to the zone that includes primary airflow airborne iI~(ectiol1 isolation roolns, negative
and locally recirculated airflow. pressure exam room, negative pressure x-ray
Vps System Primary Airflow: The total primary airflow treatment rooms, and protective environment
supplied to all zones served by the system from the rooms. All operating and delivel:Y rooms shall
airhandling unit at which the outdoor air intake is maintain a minimum ofsix air changes per hOllr
located: Vps L'Vj)z. o.ltotal air when not in use.
/\s' Average Outdoor Air Fraction: At the primary air 407.1.2 Fans serving exhaust systems shall be located at
handler, the fraction of outdoor air intake flow in the the discharge end 5)'stem. The ventilation rates
system primary airflow: = V01/V]JS. shown in Table 4-A shall be considered as minimum
acceptable rates alld shall not be construed as
Zp'z Primary Outdoor Air Fraction required in the
preclllding the use of higher ventilation rates ({they are
primary air supplied to the ventilation zone prior to the
introduction of a secondary recirculation aIr: required to meet design conditions.
[ASHRAE 62.1: Appendix A] 407.1.3 Service!-J'lSystem!ii {llld Utilities. (Refer to Section
1224.4.1 of the Cal(/Ornia Building Code).
405.0 EvaponLtive Cooling System/or Health Care Facilities. 407.2 Outdoor Air III takes {Iud Exhaust Outlets.
[For OSHPD 1,2,3 & 4/ Direct evaporative cooling systems 407.2.1 OutdoorAirllltakes. Outdoor air intakes shall be
lvhere the air directZ)' contacts the or 5pray shall located at least 25 (7.62 111) from eJ.:halist olltlets of
be limited in health facilities to nOl1patient areas such as ventilatiJlg 5~vstel11sJ COlT/bUSlion eqllljJIIlent stacks.
laundl:Y rooms, food preparation area.'. ', and boiler or medical-surgical vacuum cooling tmrers, and II
machinel)! rooms. Similar rooms 'with high heating-producing areas that may collect vehicular exhaust or other noxious
equipment lvill be considered when spec{jical~y approved ,fumes. Plumbing vents shall be located in relation to II
the enfOrcing agency. The evaporative pads shall be a synthetic outdoor air intakes per Calilornia Plwnbing Code. The
f}pe. Filters shall be required in accordance with Tables 4-B bottom o.{olltdool' air intakes shall be located as high as
and 4-C uti lily rooms, i. e.: boiler 01' mach inelJ rooms. practicable, but not less than 10 feet (3048 mm) above
ground level. If installed above the 1"00.(, shall be II
located 18 inches (457 mm) above roqllevel or (914
406.0 Reserved.
mm) above aflat roo.fwhere hecn:v snmv/hll is anticljJated.
Exceptions:
407.0 Ventilatioll System Detai/s.[OSHPD 1, 2,3& 4J
(1) These dimensions may be reduced if it is demon-
407.1 General. strated b.l' the submission qldetails and calculations
407.1.1 All SllPPZr-air, return ail; and exhaust-air 5ystems that location o.lintakes vvith re.spect to exhausts and
shall be mechanically operated and such for their orientation, or the use special jilters,
areas listed in Table 4-A shall be operated continuous(J'. provides equal pe1iormance.
Natural ventilation through H'illdoH'S or other openings
The requirements regarding the bottom o.loutdoor
such as louvers }vill be considered as supplemental to the
air intakes and installation through the ro(d'do 110t
required I'neclwnical ventilation s}'stems.
apPZy to skilled Ilursingfacifities, intermediate-care
Exceptions: facilities or nonsensitive areas in correctional treat-
(1) Natural ventilation shall not be llsed in airborne ment centers.
infection isolation rooms and protective environment 407.2.2 Exhaust Outlets. Exhaust outlets shall be
roorns. located a minimum qll 0 feet (3048 117m) above adjoining
The number of air changes may be reduced to 25 grade and 10feet (3048 mm)from doors, occupied areas,
percent oIthe indicated value in Table when the and operable windmvs.

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Exception: Airborne iI?lectioll isolation rooms shall 407.4.1.3 Corridors shall not be used to convey
comply 'with Section 414.1. supply, re III l'Il , or exhaust air to orji'Oln any morn it'
407.2.3 Relief Ail' Discharge. Building relief air the corridor is required to be o.{ re.'i·istive
discharge shall discharge at least 10feet (3048 mm)./imn construction per the Calf/orllia Building Code.
any outside air intake. Exceptions:
407.3 Air Balance. (l) li;fechanically exhausted toilet roorns of 50
407.3.1 The ventilation systems shall be designed and square feet (4.7 m::) or less and small roorn.)'
30 79/1l l ) or less such asjanitor
balanced to provide the general air balance relationship
closets, housekeeping rooms, and electrical or
to adjacent areas, sllOlvn in Table 4-A. The ventilation
telephone closets opening direct(y onto
shall be balanced ill accordance with the latest
corridOl:
edition ol standards published the Associated Air
Balance Council (AABC) , the National Environmental (2) Air transfer caused by pressure dlflerentials in
Balancing Bureau (NEBB), or the Testing, Adjusting and rooms required to have a positive or negative
Balancing Bureau (TABB). air balance Table 4-A.
407.3.2 Where the variation in static pressure drop 407.4.1.4 No space above a ceiling may be utilized
acrossfilters is a sigl1~ficant portion o.lthe total pressure as an outside-ail; reliel-ail: supp~y-aiJ; exhaust-ail:
dl'Op, static pressure or pressure d~ffe}'ential controls or or return-air plenum.
constant volume devices may be required to ensure the Exception: Designs specifically approved by the
maintenance of air balance relationships shown in Table el?f'orcing agency.
4-A regardless offilter loading. 407.4.1.5 Airfi'On1 a patient room, exam room, treat-
Exception: This sectioll does 110t pertain to skilled ment room shall not be transferred to another
nursing facilities, intermediate-care facilities and similar room lVithollt.first /zavingpassed through air
nonsensitive areas in correctional freatrnent centers, as required l~)l Table 4-B or Table 4-C
exceptfor airborne injection isolation rooms and protec- 407.4.1.6 Supply outlets and return and exhaust air
tive environment rooms. inlets shall be located to prevent short-circuiting.
407.4 Air Circulatiol1. 407.5 Variable Air Volume.
407.4.1 Design (~fthe ventilation system shall provide ai,. 407.5.1 Variable Air Volume Systems (VAJ1. Variable
rnovemenl that is gelleral~v fiY)Jl1 clean to less clean air vollime su~jectillg the patient to afillctuating
areas. air movement are not acceptable for airborne i1ifection
407.4.1.1 Ai,. supplied to operating rooms, cesarean isolation rooms. protective environment rooms or those
critical~v sensitive areas listed in Table 325.0. For
operating rooms, cardiac catheterization labs,
nonsensitive areas, variable air volume lneeting
cystoscopy rOOI11S, delivery rooms, and nurseries
shall be delivered at or near the ceiling o.fthe area the/oll0l1'ing criteria can be considered:
served. III theses areas and in morgues and autopsy 407.5.1.1 The VAV shall comply 1,1)1tl1 code
II rooms all air removed from the area shall be
removed near floor level. E'Khaust or recirculation
requirements for outside ail; total ail; and pressure
relationship through thefull range o.loperationfrom
inlets shall be located not less than 3 inches (76 mm) minimum to maximum.
nor more than 8 inches (203 mm) above thefinished 407.5.1.2 The central return or exhaustfem shall be
j700l: except in 111orgues' and autopsy rooms where controlled to accmnp/ish the variable air volume
all olthe exhaust air is rernoved through an /111U"""J requirements o.l the individual rooms served by the
table designedfor this purpose. At least tVIlO e:rlwust fan as described in Section 407.5.1.3.
or recirculation air inlets shall be used in all cardiac 407.5.1.3 Variable air volumefor return or exhaust
catheterization labs, roOlns, operating air shall be accomplished hy utilizing all automatic
rooms, and delivel}' ro0111,'-; and shall be located not modulating damper in the return or exhaust airfor
less than 3 inches (76 nun) nor more than 8 inches each zone. The damper }vill modulatefi'Oll1 fidl open
(203 mm) above thejil1ishedfloo/~ to minimum position in conjullction with the supply
Exception: For airborne il~fectioll isolation rooms air VAV terminal box.
and protective environment rooms, see Sections
414.0 and 415.0. 408.0 Filters. {OSHPD 1,2, 3 & 4/
407.4.1.2 Room supply air outlets and room recir- 408.1 General. Filter efficiencies shall be cert(fied by the
culation and exhaust air inlets installed in nonsen- mam~lacturer and shall be based on ASHRAE 52.2-2007
sitive areas shall be located not less than 3 inches J\1ethod olTesting General Ventilation Air-Cleaning Devices
(76 mm) above thefloo/: Removal Efficiency by Particle Size when specifically set
Exception: For airborne iJ?fection isolation rooms forth in these standards.
and protective environment rooms, see Sections 408.1.1 A filter gauge shall be installed across eachfilter
414.0 and 415. O. bank serving central air systenls. The gauge shall be red

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lilled or a filter alarm light installed to signal ~whel1 the These units may be used as recirculating units only. All
recommended maximunl static pressure drop has been outdoor air requirements shall be met by a separate
reached. central air handling systems.
408.1.2 Central air-handling are defined as allY 408.3 Filters for Skilled Nursing Facilities, Intermediate
I1nit requiring duct work Oil the supply or inlet side that Care Facilities, alui CorrectiorUlI Treatment Centers.
serve more than olle room. 408.3.1 The air ventilation systems shall comp~v 'rvifh
408.1.3 Filter banks shall he visually inspected/i)!' torn code requirements orthis section for skilled nW'singfclcil-
media and bypass ill filterfiYll1les by means of a flash- ities. intermediate care facilities and correctional treat-
light 01' equivalent, hoth with f(;1I1s ill operation and ment centers and shall have/ilter bank as
stopped. Tears in lnedia and b}pass infllterjhlllles shall listed in Table 4-C
be eliminated ill accordance with the manlt/(;Icturer 408.3.2 Noncentral air systems serving single patient
directions and the requirements olthe agency rooms o.lone or more beds shall comply ~t'ith Table 4-C
prior to commencing operation of the system. 408.3.3 NOl1central recirculating air-handling systems,
408.1.4 Central air-handling systems shall be maintained i.e. through the wall units, may be utilized fbI' each
in a reasonab~y clean condition during constrllct;oll and patient room lvith one or more beds. Filtration/or these
shall he cleaned as necessmy prior to replacement units shall have a Ininimllll1 ~weight arrestance value ol50
temporal}' used during construction to ensure that percent, based 011 ASHRAE 52.2-2007 or a minimum e:!fi-
clean air }vill be delivered to the occupied spaces. cien(~v reporting value (lvlERV) ol J, based 011 ASHRAE

408.1.5 Filter bank No.1 shall be located upstream of 52.2-2007. The air ventilation system providing the
II111Wllum air o.loutdoor air shall comp(v with
the air-conditioning equipmellt. Filter bank No.2 and
filter bank No. 3 shall he located dmvllstream o.l the Table 4-C These units may be used as recirculating units
supplyfCm and all cooling and humidification equipment only All outdoor air requirements shall be met by a sepa-
with efficiencies as indicated in Table 4-B or Table 4-C rate central air handling system.

Exception: DIY steam-type humid(fters .for local room 408.3.4 Airborne i1?fection L'wlation rooms, protective
humidity control may be instal/ed in the SlIPP(Y air duct environment rooms. and sensitive areas in correctional
treatment centers shall comply with Section 408.2.
daH'l1strealll (~l the final filter bank H/here designs are
specifically approved the el?/orcillg ageJ1cJ~ 408.4 Filtersfor Outpatient FI.lcilities.
408.1.6 Filter bank No.2 andjUter bank No.3 media 408.4.1 The air ventilation shall comp~y with
shall be rigid or supported (nol1collapsing type) and code requirements olthis sectionfor outpatient/acilities
shall operate on the principles olimpillgement. straining. and shall havefilter bank as listed in Table
and d{fl~lsion. 4-B.
408.2 Filters for Hospitals. 408.4.2 Noncentral air systems serving individual rooms
shall comply with Table 4-B.
408.2.1 All air-ventilation systems shall comp(v vvith
code requirem.ents o.l this section and shall have filter
bank as listed in Table 4-B. 409.0 Ducts. {OSHPD 1, 2, 3 & 4/
408.2.2 Noncentral recirculating air systems providing 409.1 Ducts 'vvhich penetrate construction, intended/or X-ray
to high heat producing equipment located in or other radiation protection. shall not impair the effective-
nonsensitive areas shall have a filter with 30 percent ness olthe protection.
average efficiency based on ASHRAE 52.2-2007 or a 409.2 Duct linings and their lise shall meet the requirements
minimum reporting value (lWERV) of8 based o.lChapter 6, Cal(fornia flvlechanical Code.
on ASHRAE 52.2-2007.
409.3 insulation of Ducts. Cold air ducts shall be insulated II
408.2.3 NOllcentral air systems serving (lny areas 1101 wherever necessaJ)' or to prevent condensation.
listed in Table 4-B shall be provided tvithfilter arrange-
409.4 The anchorage and supporting structural elements.f()J'
ment and approved the
airducts shall be designed to lvithstand the lateralforces as
er?forcing agency.
required by the California Building Code. Title 24. Part 2.
408.2.4 Noncentral recirculating air handling :,)'stems,
example. through-the-wall units, coi/units. and
heat pumps may be utilized/or single patient rooms of 410.0 LaboratOly Ventilating Systems and Hoot/s. {OSHPD
one or more heds. Filtration for these units' shall have a 1,2,3& 4/
minimum lveight arrestance value 0/50 percent, based 410.1 Laboratory Ventilating Systems. Laboratory venti-
on ASHRAE 52.2-2007 or a minimum efficiency lating shall comply with NFPA 99, as required by
reporting value (MERV) of 1, hased on ASHRAE 52.2- Section 1224.4.6.4 afthe Cali/ornia Building Code.
2007. The air ventilation the minimwll 410.2 Exhaust Hoot/s alld S(~lety Cabinets. Hoods
air changes o.loutdoor air shall comply with Table 4-B. cabinets may be usedfor normal exhaust space provided

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numrnwn air rates are /naintained. {lair stan- average bm,'ed on ASHRAE 52.2-2007 or a
dards in Table 4-A do not sufficient airfor proper 111 inimul11 reporting vallie (j\1ER V) 10, based 01/
operation (~lexhallst hoods cabinets (v~'heJ1 ill use), ASHRAE 52.2-2007.
supplernentmy air (filtered and preheated) shall be
around these units to maintain the required
412.0 Boilel; .I1tlechanical, and Electrical Rooms. IOSHPD
direction and e~,11GlIst veloci~y Alakeup systems hoods
1,2,3& 4J
shall be arranged to minimize "short circuiting" ofair and to
avoid reduction ill air at the point of contaminant 412.1 Boile/; heater and electrical equipment roorns shall be
capture. with outdoor air so as to maintain combustion rates
(~lequipll1eJ1t and temperature.., in the rooms and in adjoining
410.3 Laboratory Fume Hoods. LaboratOfyjillne hoods shall areas as rated in this
meet standards:
412.2 Floor in spaces above such rool11s
410.3.1 General Standard. velocity shall should not exceed a temperature of 85° F and suit-
per Ininute (0.38 meters per ,.,'econd). able insulation may be required.
Exhaust shall be separate from the building
exhaust system. Exhaust fan shall be located at the
discharge end of the system. Exhaust duct shall be 413.0 Odorolls Rooms. [OSHPD 1, 2, 3 & 4J
noncombustible corrosion-resistant material as 413.1 Rooms ill areas where excessive heal or 11l0isture is
required to meet the planned usage (?lthe hood. lvhere objectional odors or dust are present, or
410.3.2 Special Standards jor Use with Strong lvhere jlarnmable or toxic gases may which are
Oxidlwts. Fume hoods and their associated Pflli.llr;mu::nt llsed by health.faci1i~y personnel orpatients, shall be provided
with exhaust ventilation to change the air a minimum olten
in the air stream intended for use with percldoric acid
times per hom:
and other strong oxidants shall be constructed ofstain-
less steel or other material consistent 'with special expo- 413.2 Kitchen, morgues and lallndrie:·; located inside a
sures. Hoods and equipment shall be provided }vith a hospital building or skilled l1ursingjacility in which patients
).vater wash and drain system to permit periodicflushing are accormnodated, or treated. shall be ventilated !1,ith
ol duct and hood. When percldoric acid or other strong exhaust ,s~vs{ems which will provide a minimum of ten air
oxidants are only tran4erred from one container to changes per hour and prevent odors /;'om entering
anothe,.; standard laboratOlT ji.llne hood-s and the asso- areas.
ciated equipment may be used in lieu olstainless steel
construction. 414.0 Airborne Infection Isolations Room .... /OSHPD 1,2,3
410.3.3 Special Standards for Use with Infectious or & 4J
Radioactive it/aterials. Each hood shall have a minimum 414.1 Exhaust Systems. A separate, dedicated exhaust
velocity of90 to nO/eet per minute (0.45 to 0.56 shalf be provided fbI' airborne infection isolation
meters per second) lNith suitable pressure-independent rooms. The dedicated system may serve more than one
air-modulating devices and alarms to alert sta/f~/fall airborne il?/ection isolation room, adjoining toilet room and
shutdmvn or loss ~l a il.flo H'. Each hood shall anteroom. The exhaust ducts shall be identified by appro-
with a 99.97 percent efficiency 011 the DO? test priate with the l1'ords "Caution Airborne
method) in the exhaust ,stream and be designed and Isolation Rooms Exhaust" or similar terminology. Such
equipped to permit the removal, disposal. and latlelllH!shall be in a manner l,vhich is not removable
replacement of contaminatedjilters. Filters shall be as and shall appear on the exhaust duct at intervals <?lno{ more
close to the hood as practical to minimize duct contam- than 20 feet (6096 111m) and at least once near each room
ination. Fume hoods intendedfor use with radioactive and each stOl:V traversed the exhaust ,)'ystenl. Exhaust/ans
isotopes s'/w/l be cOllstructed <?f stainless steel or other shall cornply with Section 407.1.2. The discharge
material suitable for the particular exposure. shall be located above the shall be
located a millinlUIIl <?l25feet mm)fi'Olll areas that may
be occupied, doors, operable outdoor air intakes,
411.0 Kitchen and Dining Areas./OSHPD 1, 2,3& 4/ or other openings into the building. The exhaust fan
411.1 The airfi'Olll dining areas may be used to ventilate the dischwge shall be labeled in a manner which readi~v iden-
/ood preparation areas after it ha,)' passed through a f{lles the precautions which should be observed. To ensure
filter with at least an 80 percent average efficiency based on that the airborne contaminates do not reenter the building.
ASHRAE 52.2-2007 or a minimum efficiency reporting value one <?lthefollowing shall be provided:
(MER V) based on ASHR4E 52.2-2007. 414.1.1 Exhaust shall extend at least
Exception: For skilled l1ursingfacilities, intermediate care (2134 111m) above the roq(and discharge
facilities and correctional treatment centers, the air fi'om Self-draining stacks or equivalent shall be used
dining area may be used to ventilate food preparation areas .lor rain protectioll. Rain caps vt'hich divert the exhaust
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414.1.2 Exhaust shall discharge above roof level and supply, return, or exhaustfans are interrupted and when one
through an accessible HEP4filtel: The HEPAfilter shall of the following conditions is flOt being met during closed
be located llpstremn of'the exhaust fan and have a door conditions:
nltnl111Ilf71 ql99.97 percent based 011 the DOP (1) When the minimum air quanti(y d~[rerence of 75
method in accordance with A1il-Std. 282 or a minimulll (35.4 Lis) Table 4-A is not being maintained;
value (,~fERV) J 7, based on or
ASHRAE 52.2-2007. Filter gage shall be installed across (2) When a minirnum pre.'J'Sllre dijTerential ql 0.001 inch
the filte,: For rnaintenance balance relationship, (0.003 kPa) (~ll-vater and a minimum inward (outward
see Section 407.3.2. The 111m) dimension '~l'fHD,~IJ\)D environment rooms) air qll00feet
required by Section 414.1 ,nay be reduced lvlzen a 99.97 per minute (0.508 mls) is not maintained at the air
percent HEPA filter or a minimum reporting opening required by Table 4-A.
value (j\,lERV) of 17, based 011 ASHRAE 52.2-2007 is
416.2 Gther acceptable alarm systems will be allowed when
used and the reduced dimension is specifically approved
designs are spec(fically apprm'ed by the agenc:v.
by the enforcing agency.
416.3 /For OSHPD 4/ For correctional treatment centers.
414.2 Ai,. Distribution. The c'i'upp~v outlets and exhaust inlets
the alarm system shall not alarms or securi(y
shall be located ail.flow patterns stag-
hazards.
nation of the air and eliminate short circuiting
to the exhaust. and minimize exposure ofhealth care workers 416.4 Prior to acceptance roO/ns, the alarm system
to airborne particles. Supply-air outlets shall be shall be tested and to demonstrate to the ()l,vner or
located at or near the ceiling and at the end of the airborne designated representative that the installation and pel/orm-
inf'ection isolatioll room which is opposite the head (~rthe bed. ance of the system COf~torrns to design intent.
Exhaust registers shall be located on the 1,1,'£111 behind the
head. or as close to that wall a)' practical and shall 417.0 Testing and Balancing Airborne infection Isolation
be located not less than 3 inches nor more than 24 Rooms and Protective Environment Rooms./OSHPD 1, 2,
inches (610 111m) above thefinishedfloOl: 3 & 4/ Prior to acceptance of the rooms, all mechanical
Exception: For correctional treatment centers. the location systems shall be tested, balanced, and operated to demoll-
and design of' the SIIPP~Y outlets all exhaust or return inlets strate to the OHmer or designated representative that the
shall not compromise the security and protection installation alld the .s~vstems conform to
stqtt: inmates design intent. All and balancing shall be pe/fonned
by a qual[fied independent agency certffied by the Associated
Air Balance Council . the National Environmental
415.0 Protective Environment Rooms./OSHPD 1, 2, 3 & 4/ Balancing Bureau . or the Testing, Adjusting and
415.1 Air Distribution, The supply outlets and exhaust and Balancing Bureau (TABB).
return inlets shall be located to provide ai,flaw patterns that
prevent stagnatioll of the air and eliminate short circuiting of'
418.0 Design Requirementsfor Ethylene Oxide Ster-
the to the exhaust or return. air shall be deliv-
ilization Areas./OSHPD 1, 2,3& 4J
ered at or Ileal' the ceiling and near the bed. All
exhaust or return registers shall be located near the entrance 418.1 Ai,. Changes. The ETG sterilization room
to the protective environment room and not less than 3 inches shall be tvith minimum air per hour per
(76 mm) nor more than 8 inches (203 mm) above the/inished Table 4-A and be maintained at a negative air balance.
floOl: 418.2 Exhaust Requirements.
Exception: For correctional treatment centers, the locatioll 418.2.1 All airfj'om the ETG sterilizer equipment room
alld design qlthe outlets and exhaust or return inlets shall be exhausted to the outside a dedicated .system
shall not compromise the securi(y, and protection or other appro'ved method.
sted! inmates 418.2.2 The ex/wustfcm the dedicated system shall
be located at the dischQlge point of the system and iden-
tified as ETG Equipment Room Exhaust.
416.0 Alarms Airborne Infection /solation Rooms and
Protective Environment Rooms. /OSHPD 1, 2, 3 & 4/ 418.2.3 Discharge Point. The dischmge point shall be a
(7620 111m) mvay any outside
416.1 An alarm system which is based on static pressure intake, ),vindow or personnel passage.
control, volumetric control, or meaSllrernent
418.3 Ventilation Requirement,,>,.
shall be providedfor each isolation room. The alarm system
shall consist ola display 11l0nitor located on the corridor lvall 418.3.1 Aeratioll Units. The aeration units shall be venti-
near the door to the room and a visual and audible alarm lated through a nonrecirculating dedicated ventilation
which annuflciates at the room and at a nurses' station or exhaust system.
other suitable location that H.m provide re~'Pol1sib/e surveil- 418.3.2 Capture Box. When the drain is !lot located in
lance. A time delay shall be provided to aI/my for routine the ETG sterilizer room, ventilation is
openings of doors. The alarm shall annunciate when the required by a capture box.

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418.3.3 Cylinder Change. When not located in the ETG

sterilizer equipment room, exhaust during cylinder
change is required by installing a hood that is part ofa
dedicated ventilation exhaust .5ystem, positioned no more
than 1 foot (305 mm) above or behind the point 'vvhere
the change olcylinders takes place.
418.3.4 Sterilizer Relief Valve. The ventilation ofsteril-
izer reliefvalve is required through a pipe connected to
the outlet of the valve exhausted directly to the
outdoors at a point high enough to be awayflmnpassers
by, and not near any windows that open, nor near any
air-conditioning or ventilation air intakes.
418.3.5 Ventilation ofSterilizer Door Area. The system
shall be designed to capture the ETG ),vhen the door is
opened follOlving the completion of the sterilization
process. A hood or canop'Y' closed 011 each end should be
installed over the sterilization door. A hood or canopy
shall be connected to a dedicated exhaust ventilation
sJ'!stem.
418.4 Gas Valves. Installation o.lgas line hand valves at the
connection to the suppfY' cylinders are required to minimize
leakage during cylinder change.
418.5 Alarm Systems. An Audible and visual alarm system
shall be installed to alert sterilizer operating personnel (lthe
airflow falls below design cubic feet per minute

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TABLE4-A
PRESSURE RELATIONSHIP AND VENTILATION REQUIREMENTS FOR GENERAL ACUTE CARE
HOSPITALS, SKILLED NURSING FACILITIES, INTERMEDIATE CARE FACILITIES, CORRECTIONAL
TREATMENT CENTERS, OUTPATIENT FACILITIES, AND LICENSED CLINICS

A
CONDITIONED AIR NOT 100% O.S.A

AREA DESIGNATION

NR
P
P
Post anesthesia care llnit
intensive care service spaces, P
acute respiratol}' care service ;-,paces,
burn s'elTice spaces, corol1Cl1Y -
care service spaces,
. intensive - care service
Nevvborn intel/sive care P 6
lJ1fJ'IYY,n1,'v depal'tlllent J
Waiting area N 12 2 12 Yes]
Operating room p 12 5 20
Treatment room NR 6 2 6
Trauma Room 3 p 12 5 20
N 12 2 12 Yes
Patient room

IV Prep, room
Blood rf!',rtl'/nfl/ph,'I/r)}Hl'
In/il.'iioll room

Administrative

Lat)0.rlaelivel'vll'E'CIOW'JT.!VC1stZ:){frlUlll rooll1

Airborne isolation anteroom

Protective environment room
Protective environment anteroom
Treatment and examination rooms,
Bloodborne infection isolation room

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TABLE 4-A (continued)

PRESSURE RELATIONSHIP AND VENTILATION REQUIREMENTS FOR GENERAL ACUTE CARE
HOSPITALS, SKILLED NURSING FACILITIES, INTERMEDIATE CARE FACILITIES, CORRECTIONAL
TREATMENT CENTERS, OUTPATIENT FACILITIES, AND LICENSED CLINICS

A B C D E F
. CONDITIONED AIR NOT 100% O.S.A i

AIR BALANCE
MINIMUM AIR MINIMUM AIR ALL AIR
RELATIONSHIP Td
CHANGES IF CHANGES OF MINIMUM TOTAL EXHAUSTED
ADJACENT
100% OUTDOOR AIR AIR CHANGES DIRECTLY TO
AREA DESIGNATION A REA sB O.S.A. PER HOUR PER HOUR OUTDOORS

X-ray (diagnostic and treatment) NR 6 2 6

CT Scan NR 6 2 6
MRI room NR 6 2 6
Fluoroscopy room N 6 2 6 }cs
Dark room N 12 2 12 Yes
Negative-pressure x-ray room N 12 2 12 Yes
Ultra sOllnd room NR 6 2 6
Gamma camera NR 6 2
Waiting area 12 2 Yes
Nuclear Medicine

P{J1IWi'lle,flt room

rooms

P 2
NR 8 8 Yes
surgical supply:
N 4 2 4 Yes
p 4 2 4
NR 2 2 2
room P 2 2 4
LaiJoratOJJ'
General N 6 2 6
Biochemistl), P 6 2 6
Cytology N 6 2 6 Yes
Glass washing N }O 2 10 Yes
HistolobJY N 6 2 6 Yes
~Microbiology N 6 2 6 Yes
Pathology N 6 2 6 Yes
Serology P 6 2 6
Sterilizing N 10 2 10 Yes
Media transler p 4 2 4
ilzj'ectiol1s disease and virus N 6 2 6 Yes

----- ~
, Bacterio!ogy N 6 2 6 Yes
i--7\jL~~-:r£ia;:;;~edTcD;e-------------------~-~-
N 6
I-MLCTe~7'-7;~edi~~i71e7;(;t-l~i b-- --- N
[~~lejjFi~l{rcatm;;;;iTexa-", ro~_- ... N 12 2
i_~~!!~'~~aJ!!~e~qpy and h.~dr~~'"!!l?l_____ I N 6 2

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TABLE 4-A (continued)

PRESSURE RELATIONSHIP AND VENTILATION REQUIREMENTS FOR GENERAL ACUTE CARE
HOSPITALS, SKILLED NURSING FACILITIES, INTERMEDIATE CARE FACILITIES, CORRECTIONAL
TREATMENT CENTERS, OUTPATIENT FACILITIES, AND LICENSED CLINICS

A B C D F

AIR BALANCE MINIMUM AIR MINIMUM AIR ALL AIR

RELATIONSHIP TO CHANGES IF CHANGES OF
i
MINIMUM TOTAL EXHAUSTED
ADJACENT 100% OUTDOOR AIR AIR CHANGES DIRECTLY TO
AREA DESIGNATION A REA sB O.S.A. PER HOUR PER HOUR OUTDOORS
Soiled }t'orkroom room) N 4 2 10 res
i Clean Ivorkroofll p 2 6
N 12 2 12 Yes
N 10 }'cs
N 10 Yes
primary care clinic N 10
NR 2
N 10
NR 6
NR 6
6
NR "J
.:. 2 6
NR 2 2 6
rhlC'/,t1/JJJaucl'io,{o,(;V roorn NR 2 2 6
NR 6 2 6
N 10 2 ]0 Yes
Negative

The pressure relationship ortlze e/ltire emergenc), departme/lt shall be to other adjacent areas,
- Air may he recirculated ira high-eftlciencv particlilate air (HEPA)filter with minimuIII etficif?J1C) , of99, 97 percell! or a minimum efficiency reporting \'(flue
(ivl ER V) of J 7 is installed in the rerum air duct which serves the waiting area.
The lenn "trauma room" Wi used the operating mOIll space ill the emergency department or othf?1' tmullla reception area that usedfor emelgemy
surgf?l')'. Thefirst aid mom and/pl' "emergellcv roOI/1" usedf;]/' initiol treatment o(accident victims may he ventilated as IlOledjor the "treatll1ent moms. "
anteroolll shal/ have positive air pressure in relation to the airhome infectioll isolation room. door 101lvel; tramler grille, or other acceptable means
shall he provided to al/ow,!iJr ail:/lolt"ji'Ol1I the anteroom to the airborne ill/ectioll isolatioll room. airborne in/eel ion isolalion roo/n shall have negative
pressure in relation to the anteroom, and the adjoining toilet room shall h(ll'e negatiFe pressure in relatioll to the airborne ill/ectioll isolatioll roOIll. Nega-
tive pressure shall he achieved by halancing the exhallst (fil! to no less than. 75 cfin (35.4 LI:,) greater Than the supply c,!infor each airborne infection isola-
{ion roOlll the anteroom serves. The overall area consisting of the anteroom, airbome infectioll iso/arion room, and adjoining toilet roOI1l shall have un
eqllal air halance ill relation to The corridOf:
Exception: For correctiollal treatment centers, the location and design of the air transFer device shall not compromise Ihe sa/etv. securit}' aild protectioll of
staft: inmates. (llId property.
Positive-pressure shall be achieved bv balancing the SllPPZI' efm to /lot less thall cfin (35.4 Us) greater thall the exhallst alld return e/m/or each protec-
tive environment room the anteroom serves.
/) Tile (fnteroolll shall have negative air pressure il1 relatioll to the protective enviroflfllellt roOIll. A door louver; tran.~'fer grille, or other acceptable means shall
be provided to al/olVjbr airlloH',li'ofll the pmtective environmel1t 1'001/7 to the anteroom. The protective environment rOOI11 shall hove positive-pressure in rela-
fiO/1 10 the anteroo/ll alld adjoining toilet room, Positive pressure shall he achieved by balancing the supplv ('jin to /lO{ less than 75 (:fin Us) greater
thall the exlmust and return cfin The overall area consislillg of the anteroolll, proteclive envirOllmellt room, and adjoilling toilet roOI11 shall have al1 eqllal
air balance ill relatioll to the corridor:
Exception: For correctiollal treatment cCllters, {he location alld otthe air transfer device shallllOt compromise the safe~v, and protection
ofstatt: inmates. and properz\:
(rstoscopy may have 110 requirementjiJ,. cOlltilllLOUS directional control when approved bl' AlUhority Having Jurisdiction.
S
For operatillg roOIllS, cardiac catheterization labs, angiography rooms, cystoscopy rooms, rooms, cesareall operating rooms, newborn intensive
care. illtellsive care lInits, and nurseries provide approxinlatelr 15:% exce.\'s supply air to the room or (/ sufficient ql/anti~v supply air to maintain
all appropriate positive air hu/ancf? based 011 the roOIll tightness alld nllmber o.f'doors. all rooms not listed in thisfootllote or not IL"'ted in Table 325.0
requirillg eit/wl" (f positive or negative air balance, provide approxilnatelr 10% differential cfin between supp~v and relurn/exhaust ailjlo)'v but not less than
25 cfin diflerential shall be provided regardless olroonl Roomfunctioll, size, and lightness may be cOllsidered H·hen determining rhe differential ail:fZo H :
required Where continuous directional control is flot required, varia lions between supply (!fin and return or exhallst (jin shall be minimized.
imcl1sive care patient rooms that cOIl/ain a modlilar toilet/sink combinatio/l unit withill the room shall he provided It'ill! minimum 0175 cfin of exhaust
direc/(l' over Ihe modular {ai/crAin/( comhillalioll ullit.

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TABLE 4-B
FILTER EFFICIENCIES FOR CENTRAL VENTILATION AND AIR·CONDITIONING SYSTEMS IN GENERAL ACUTE
CARE HOSPITALS, ACUTE PSYCHIATRIC HOSPITALS, OUTPATIENT FACILITIES, AND LICENSED CLiNICS 1

FIL TER EFFICIENCY % FIL TER BANK

"--------------- ------- ..-
MINIMUM NUMBER OF ----~-----.-------~----------- -

I AREA DESIGNATION (MINIMUM EFFICIENCY REPORTING VALUE MERVl

FIL TER BANKS
NO. 11 NO. 21 NO. 3 1
I
! Orthopedic operating room.
30% 90% 99.97%3
I bone marrow transplant
3
operating room. o/gall transplant
(8) (14) (/7)
operating roql!~l __~________ ~_________~_~_~___~___~__ ~ ~
Profective environment rooms 3
Angiography: cardiac catizeterization
labs; operating rooms; delivery ro0111S
llurseries: patient care. treatment,
cystoscopy. cesarean operating room,
diagnostic, and related areas: airbome 2
il~lectioll isolation roOIllS; areas
providing direct patiellt service or clean
supplies such as sterile and clean
,£':()~:~~:~:~~:~~_~~ ____ ~ __~_ ~-~---~---~--~---~--~
i Laboratories 2
L _______~.____. _____.....___~~.~.~_._~_~__..__.__.._~ ____~__.___._______.___~__ ~~__________ ~__ _
, Admillistrative, med staffsupp0l't areas.
bulk storage, soiled holding areas,
food preparation areas, public caleterias.
and laundries
Based on ASHRAE 52.2-2007.
Based all DOP test in accordance with MIL-STD-282 or based Oil ASHRAE 52.2-2007.
HEPAfiLters at air outlet or other locations when approved by the Authority Having Jurisdiction.
HEPAfiLter located in the supply duct which serves the positive-pressure isolation room or rooms may serve more than olle supply olltlet and more than
O/le positive-pressure isolatioll /'00111. HEPA filter or a filter ,vith lIIinilllllfn efficiellcy reporting vallie (MER lj of" J 7 installation shall he designed and
equipped to permit saf"e removal, disposal and replacelllenr ojjilters.
The IIwnhers ill parentheses represent MER V rating hased on ASHRAE 52.2-2007.

TABLE 4-C
FILTER EFFICIENCIES FOR CENTRAL VENTILATION AND AIR-CONDITIONING SYSTEMS IN SKILLED
NURSING FACILITIES AND INTERMEDIATE CARE FACILITIES AND CORRECTIONAL TREATMENT CENTERS. 1

FILTER EFFICIENCY % FILTER BANK

MINIMUM NUMBER OF
(MINIMUM EFFICIENCY REPORTiNGVA-LUEMERV?~
FILTER BANKS NO. 11 .... ,.. '-~--NO~2j------~~'-

areas/or inpatient care, treatm.ent 30% 80%

andlor diagnosis, and those areas 2
TlI"fIl.'/I'lInU direct service or rlo'flnlnG
(8) (/3)
Administrative, bulk storage, soiled
holdillg, laundries andfood prep areas (8)

Based on ASHRAE 52.2-2007.

Filters (Ire not requiredfor evaporative coolers serving laundries amlfood preparation areas.
The f71llnbers ill parentheses represent MER V rating hased 011 ASHRAE 52.2-2007.

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TABLE 402.1
MINIMUM VENTILATION RATES IN BREATHING ZONE 1 , 2
[ASHRAE 62.1: TABLE 6-1]
~DEFAULT()ttUPANT­

OCCUPANCY CATEGORy4 Density3

I ....... " .... 1.. /1 ,nnn ft2)
-~~~~~--~--~~~------.~~~~
CORRECTIONAL FACILITIES

5 15

10

0.12

10

Media centera 10 0.12 25

----------------
Music/theater/dance
--- - -~---.-
35
Multi-use assembly 7.5 0.06 100
Science laboratories e 10 0.18 25
Uillversity/college laboratories 10
Wood/metal shop 10 0.18 20
FOOD AND BEVERAGE SERVICE

GENERAL
rooms
CoHee stations

Occupiable storage rooms tor liquids or 5 0.12 2

HOTELS, MOTELS, RESORTS, DORMITORIES
'Bedroom/living room
BarraclcssTeeplng ~areas
Laundi:Y;:oo111s, central
Laundry rooms within dwelling units
Lobbies/pre-function
!Mllitipurpose
'OFFICE BUILDINGS

Reception areas 5

MISCELLANEOUS SPACES
IB~nk~or
Bank Ufl,dtoh"Yro 5

Ifg~~~~T;~¥~~~~H~:::)(.e.~
5
. .XcllldCS heavy
10
chemicals)

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TABLE 402.1 (continued)

MINIMUM VENTILATION RATES IN BREATHING ZONE 1,2
[ASHRAE 62.1: TABLE 6-1]
! PEOPLE OUTDOOR~ AREA OUTDOOR DEFAULT OCCUPANT
OCCUPANCY CATEGORy4 Air Rate Rp Density3
(cfm/person) (peoplel1000 ft2)
- - - -....... - ... ~....-... - - - - i - - - - .... -, -~--.----"------ -
10 2

iWarehouses b
I
•PUBLIC ASSEMBLY SPACES
.Auditorium area
-.--~---.-- ....... ----
Courtrooms

Places 5 0.06
.I RESIDENTIAL
iiCommon
----
('rln'"r!r.ll'"
~-;.--.-.--.-.---.-------

:Dwelling 5 See footnote f

RETAIL
7.5

I~~~~~~AND ENTERTAINMENT
i Bo~vJif1.g

120
7.5 0.18

10 0.06 70
0.48
For SI units: I cubic foot per minute = 0.0283 m 3/min. I square foot 0.0929 m':
Notes:
I This table to no-smoking areas. Rates for other methods.
Volumetric rates are based on an air density pounds cubic foot (1.20 I which cOfTeSpOJllds
barometric pressure of I atm (10 I kPa) and an air temperature of 70°F shall be permitted to be
ment is not required for compliance with this chapter.
The default occupant density shall be used where actual density is not known.
4 Where the oceupancy category for a space or zone not listed, the requirements for the listed occupancy category that most similar in terms of
occupant density, activities. and construction shall be used.

ITEM-SPECIFIC NOTES FOR TABLE 402.1

a For 11igh school and college libraries, use values shown for Public ~ Library.
Rate is capable of not being sufficient where stored materials those potentially harmtlIi emissions.
C Rate does not allow for humidity control. Additional ventilation or shall be permitted to be required to remove moisture.
Rate does not include special exhaust for stage effects, (e.g., dry ice vapors, smoke),
, No class of air has been established for this occupancy
I Detlll1lt tor dwelling units shall be two persons studio and one-bedroom units, with one additional person for each additional bedroom,
Air from one dwelling shall not be recirculated or transfelTed to other space outside of that dwelling.

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TABLE 403.2.2
ZONE AIR DISTRIBUTION EFFECTIVENESS 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
[ASH RAE 62.1: TABLE 6-2]
AIR DISTRIBUTION CONFIGURATION

Ceiling supply of cool air

CeiTllli supply-ofwarm air and floor return
Ceiling supply of wann air at I return.
--.-~--.---~.-.

Ceiling supply of warm space temperature return provided that

per minute (fpm) supply air jet reaches to within 4.5 feet of tloor level.
.-- ... _- ------.
Floor supply of cool air and fpm supply jet reaches at 1.0
floor.
displacement

Notes:
I '"Cool air" is air cooler than space temperature.
"Warm air" is air warmer than space temperature.
3 "Ceiling" includes any point above the breathing zone.
4 "Floor" includes any point below the breathing zone.
As an alternative to using the above values, detennine in accordance with ASHRA.E 129 for all air distribution configurations except unidirectional
flow.

TABLE 403.5.2
SYSTEM VENTILATION EFFICIENCy 1, 2, 3
[ASH RAE 62.1: TABLE 6-3]
MAX (Zpz)
0.15 1.0
:S 0.25 0.9
0.35 0.8
:S 0.45 0.7
0.55 0.6
0.55 Usc Section 404.0
Notes:
) "Max " refers to the largest value calculated using Equation 403.5.1, among all the zones served
by the system.
Tnterpolating bc!:\veen table values is permitted.
The values of Ev in this table based on a 0.15 average outdoor air fraction for the system (e.g., the ratio of
the uncorrected outdoor air intake ~nt to the total zone primary airflow for all the zones served by the air
handler). For systems with higher values of the average outdoor air fraction, this table is capable of resulting
ill unrealistically low values and the use of Section 404.0 will yield more practical results.

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TABLE 403.7
MINIMUM EXHAUST RATES
[ASH RAE 62.1: TABLE 6-4]

EXHAUST RATE
OCCUPANCY CATEGORy6
(cfm/unit)

20150

50/100
storage rooms
Storage rooms, chemical
Toilets - privateS 25/50
Toilets - public 4 50no
0.50
3 2
For SI units: I cubic foot minute 0.0283 m /inin, I square foot 0.0929 m
Notes:
I Stands where engines run shall have exhaust systems that directly connect to the engine exhaust and prevent escape of fumes.
The rates do not include exhaust from vehicles or equipment with intemal combustion engines.
Exhaust rate is not required for open parking garages as defined in accordance with the building code.
Rate is per water closet or urinal. Provide the higher rate where periods of heavy usc are expected to occur, toilets in theatres, schools, and sports 1"aci1-

Rate for a toilet room intended to occupied by one person at a time. For continuous system operation during normal hours of use, the lower rate shall
be used. Otherwise use the higher rate.
For unlisted occupancies for a proposed not listed in the table, the requirements tor the listed occupancy that is most similar in terms of occupant density
and occupancy type shall be used.
Exhaust rate is not required for enclosed parking garages having a tloor area of 1000 square feet (92.9 m 2) or less and used for the storage of five or less
motorized vehicles.
R For continuous operation, the lower rates shall be permitted. Otherwise the higher rate shall be used. I
9 (HeD 1 & HeD 2/ A bathroom is allY room containing a bathtub, a showe;; a spa. or a similar source olmoisture.
f() IHeD 1 & HeD 2/ASHRAE 62.2: Tables 5.1 alld 5.2,
II

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CHAPTER 5 - EXHAUST SYSTEMS
(Matrix Adoption Tables are non-regulatory, intended only as an aid to the user. See Chapter 1 for state agency authority and building application.)

HCD DSA OSHPD

BSC SFM I---.----.----.---.--..-...--..-----..~·--·r·- .... ··--i DPH AGR CA
2 1-AC
Adopt Entire Chapter x x X
Adopt Entire Chapter as amended
(amended sections listed
X x

Adopt only those sections that are

listed below x
Chapter/Section
504.1
505.5
505.5.1
508.1.1
509.2.3 x
509.2.3.4
513.2.2 X
513.3.2 X
513.11 X
513.11.2 X

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501.0 General. Equipment used to exhaust explosive or flammable

501.1 Applicability. This chapter includes requirements for vapors, fumes, or dusts shall bear an identification plate
environmental air ducts, product-conveying systems, and stating the ventilation rate for which the system was designed.
commercial hoods and kitchen ventilation. Fans located in systems conveying corrosives shall be of
materials that are resistant to the corrosive or shall be coated
Part I - Environmental Air Ducts and Product- with corrosion-resistant materials.
Conveying Systems. 503.3 Air Filters. Air filters shall be listed units. Liquid adhe-
~ sive coatings used on filters shall have a flash point of 350°F
502.0 Product-Conveying Ducts Classification. (177°C) or higher, as detennined in accordance with the fire
502.1 General. Product-conveying ducts shall be classified code standards.
according to their use, as follows:
Class 1 - Ducts conveying nonabrasives, such as smoke, 504.0 Environmental Air Ducts.
spray, mists, fogs, nonconosive fumes and gases, 504.1 Makeup and Exhaust-Air Ducts. Environmental air
light fine dusts, or powders.
Class 2 Ducts conveying moderately abrasive particulate in
light concentrations, such as sawdust and grain
ducts not regulated by other provisions of this code shall be
in accordance with this section. Ducts shall be airtight as
approved by the Authority Having Jurisdiction, and shall
I
dust, and buffing and polishing dust. comply with the provisions of Chapter 6. Exhaust ducts under
Class 3 Ducts conveying Class 2 materials in high concen- positive pressure shall not extend into or through ducts or
trations and highly abrasive materials in low plenums. Exhaust ducts shall terminate outside the building
concentrations, such as manganese, steel chips, and and shall be equipped with back-draft dampers./OSHPD 1,
coke. 2 & 4} Exception: Back-draft dampers are not required when
Class 4 - Ducts conveying highly abrasive material in high the exhaustfan :must operate contimlOus~y. Environmental air
concentrations. ducts that have an alternate function as a part of an approved
smoke-control system do not require design as Class I
Class 5 Ducts conveying conosives, such as acid vapors.
product-conveying ducts.
504.2 Domestic Range Vents. Ducts used for domestic
503.0 Motors, Fans, andFHters. kitchen range ventilation shall be of metal and shall have
503.1 General. Motors and fans shall be sized to provide the smooth interior surfaces. Ducts for domestic range hoods
required air movement. Motors in areas that contain flam- shall serve cooking appliances.
mable vapors or dusts shall be of a type approved for such Exception: Ducts for domestic kitchen downdraft grill-range
environments. A manually operated remote control installed
ventilation installed under a concrete slab floor shall be
at an approved location shall be provided to shut off fans or
permitted to be of approved Schedule 40 PVC provided:
blowers in flammable vapor or dust systems. Electrical equip-
ment used in operations that generate explosive or flammable (1) The under-floor trench in which the duct is installed shall
vapors, fumes, or dusts shall be interlocked with the ventila- be completely backfilled \vith sand or gravel. I
tion system so that the equipment cannot be operated unless (2) Not more than 1 inch (25.4 mm) of6 inch diameter (152
the ventilation fans are in operation . .Y1otors for fans used to mm) PVC coupling shall be permitted to protrude above
convey tlammable vapors or dusts shall be located outside the concrete floor surface.
the duct or shall be protected with approved shields and dust- (3) PVC pipe joints shall be solvent cemented to provide an
proofing. Motors and fans shall be accessible for servicing
air and grease-tight duct.
and maintenance.
(4) The duct shall terminate above grade outside the building
503.2 Fans. Parts of fans in contact with explosive or tlam-
and shall be equipped with a back-draft damper.
mabIe vapors, fumes, or dusts shall be of nonferrous or
nonsparking materials or their casing shall be lined or 504.3 Clothes Dryers. Moisture exhaust ducts shall tel111inate
constructed of such material. Where the size and hardness of on the outside of the building and shall be equipped with a back-
materials passing through a fan are capable of producing a draft damper. Screens sha11 not be installed at the duct termina-
spark, both the fan and the casing shall be of nonsparking tion. Ducts for exhausting clothes dryers shall not be connected
materials. Where fans are required to be spark-resistant, their or installed with sheet metal screws or other fasteners that will
bearings shall not be within the airstream, and parts of the fan obstruct the flow. Clothes dtyer moisture exhaust ducts shall not
shall be grounded. Fans in systems handling materials that be connected to a gas vent connector, gas vent, or chinmey, and
are likely to clog the blades, and fans in buffing or wood- shall serve clothes dryers. Clothes dlyer moisture exhaust ducts
working exhaust systems, shall be of the radial-blade or under positive pressure shall not extend into or through ducts
tube-axial type. or plenums.

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504.3.1 Domestic Clothes Dryers. Where a compartment duct system to a safe location or treated by removing contam-
or space for a domestic clothes dryer is provided, 110t less inants. Ducts conveying explosives or flammable vapors,
than a 4 inch diameter (102 mm) moisture exhaust duct of fumes, or dusts shall extend directly to the exterior of the
approved material shall be installed in accordance with building without entering other spaces and shall not extend
this section and Section 504.0. into or through ducts and plenums.
Where a closet is designed for the installation of a Exception: Ducts conveying vapor or fumes having flam-
clothes dryer, an opening of not less than 100 square mable constituents less than 25 percent of their Lower Flam-
inches (0.065 m 2) for makeup air shall be provided in the mability Limit (LFL) shall be pel111itted to pass through other
door or by other approved means. spaces.
504.3.1.1 Domestic Dryer Vents. Domestic clothes 505.1.1 Incompatible Nlaterials. Incompatible mate-
dryer moisture exhaust ducts shall be of metal and rials shall not be conveyed in the same system. [NFPA
shall have smooth interior surfaces. 91 :4.1.2]
Exception: Listed clothes dryer transition ducts not 505.1.2 Flammability Limit. In systems conveying
more than 6 feet (1829 mm) in length shaH be flammable vapors, gases, or mists, the concentration
permitted to be used in connection with domestic shall not exceed 25 percent of the lower tlammability
dryer exhausts. limit
Flexible elothes dryer transition ducts shall not Exception: Higher concentrations shall be permitted
be concealed within construction. where the exhaust system is designed and protected in
504.3.1.2 Length Limitation. Unless otherwise accordance with the Standard on Explosion Prevention
permitted or required by the dryer manufacturer's Systems in Chapter 17, using one or more of the
instructions and approved by the Authority Having following techniques:
Jurisdiction, domestic dryer moisture exhaust ducts
(I) Combustible concentration reduction
shall not exceed a total combined horizontal and
vertieallength of 14 feet (4267 mm), including two (2) Oxidant concentration reduetion
90 degree (1.57 rad) elbows. A length of2 feet (610 (3) Detlagration suppression
mm) shall be deducted for each 90 degree (1.57 rad) (4) Deflagration pressure containment [NFPA 91 :4.1.3,
elbow in excess of two. 4.1.3.1J
504.3.2 Commercial Clothes Dryers. Commercial Separate and distinct systems sha11 be provided for
dryer exhaust ducts shall be installed in accordance with
incompatible materials.
their listings. The installation of commercial clothes
dryer exhaust ducts shall comply with the appliance Contaminated air shall not be recirculated to occu-
manufacturer's instal1ation instructions. pied areas unless contaminants have been removed. Air
contaminated with explosive or flammable vapors,
504.4 Heat (Energy) Recovery Ventilators. Heat (energy)
fumes, or dusts; flammable or toxic gases; or radioactive
recovery ventilators shall he installed in accordance with their
material shall not be recirculated.
listings and comply with the appliance manufacturer's instal-
lation instructions. Heat (energy) recovery ventilator ducts 505.2 lUinimum Velocities and Circulation. The velocity
shall comply with the provisions of Chapter 6. and circulation of air in work areas shall be such that conta-
minant's are captured by an airstream at the area where the
504.5 Termination of Environmental Air Ducts. Environ-
emISSIOns are generated and conveyed illto a
mental air duct exhaust shall terminate not less than 3 feet
product-conveying duct system. Mixtures within work areas
(914 mm) from a property line and 3 feet (914 mm) from
where contaminants are generated shall be diluted below 25
openings into the building.
percent of their lower explosive limit or lower flammability
504.6 Gypsum Wallboard Ducts. Bathroom and laundry limit with air that does not contain other contaminants. The
room exhaust ducts shall be permitted to be of gypsum wall- velocity of air within the duct shall be not less than set forth
board subject to the limitations of Section 602.1. in Table 505.2. Systems for removal of vapors, gases, and
smoke shall be designed by the constant velocity or equal fi'ic-
505.0 Design of Product-Conveying Ventilation Systems. tion methods.
505.1 General. A mechanical ventilation or exhaust system Systems conveying particulate matter shall be designed
shall be installed to control, capture, and remove emissions employing the constant velocity method. Systems conveying
generated from product use or handling where required in explosive or radioactive materials shall be pre-balanced
accordance with the building code or fire code and where through duct sizing. Other systems shall be permitted to be
such emissions result in a hazard to life or property. The designed with balancing devices such as dampers. Dampers
design of the system shall bc such that the emissions are provided to balance airflow shall be provided with securely
confined to the area in which they are generated by air fixed minimum-position blocking devices to prevent
currents, hoods, or enclosures and shall be exhausted by a restricting flow below the required volume or velocity.

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TABLE 505.2 ~rvote:For additional pharmacy building standard

MINIMUM CONVEYING VELOCITIES requirements, see Chapter 12, Cal{/brnia Building Code.
FEET
TYPE OF PRODUCTS PER
MINUTE 506.0 Product-Conveying Ducts.
Any 506.1 lVlaterials. Materials used in product-conveying duct
systems shall be suitable for the intended lise and shall be of
2000 metal.
molding Exceptions:
(1) Asbestos-cement, concrete, clay, or ceramic mateIials shall
be pennitled to be used where it is shown that these mate-
rials will be equivalent to metal ducts installed in accor-
dance with this chapter.
(2) Ducts serving a Class 5 system shall be permitted to be
constmcted of approved nonmetallic material where the
per mis corrosive characteristics of the material being conveyed
The velocity for aluminum and magnesium powder shall be not less make a metal system unsuitable and where the mixture
than 4000 feet per minute (20 mis). being conveyed is nonflammable.
Approved nonmetallic material shall be either a listed
product having a flame-spread index not exceeding 25 and
505.3 l\1akeup Air. Makeup air shall be provided to replenish a smoke-developed rating of 50 or less on both inside and
air exhausted by the ventilation system. Makeup air intakes outside surfaces without evidence of continued progressive
shall be located so as to avoid recirculation of contaminated combustion, or shall have a flame-spread index not
air within enclosures. exceeding 25 and shall be installed with an automatic
505.4 Hoods and Enclosures. Hoods and enclosures shall be fire-sprinkler protection system inside the duct.
used where contaminants originate in a concentrated area. (3) Ducts used in central vacuum cleaning systems within a
The design of the hood or enclosure shall be such that air dwelling unit shall be constructed of materials in accor-
currents created by the exhaust systems will capture the dance with the applicable standards referenced in Chapter
contaminants and transport them directly to the exhaust duct. 17. Penetrations offire walls or floor-ceiling or roof-ceiling
The volume of air shall be sufficient to dilute explosive or assemblies shall be in accordance with the building code.
flammable vapors, fumes, or dusts in accordance with Section
Copper or ferrous pipes or conduits extending from
505.2. Hoods of steel shall have a base metal thickness not within the separation between a garage and dwelling unit to
less than 0.027 of an inch (0.69 mm) (No. 22 gauge) for Class the central vacuuming unit shall be permitted to be used.
1 and Class 5 metal duct systems; 0.033 of an inch (0.84 mm)
(No. 20 gauge) for hoods serving a Class 2 duct system; 0.044 Aluminum ducts shall not be used in systems conveying
of an inch (1.12 mm) (No. 18 for hoods serving a flammable vapors, fumes, or explosive dusts, nor in Class 2, 3.
Class 3 duct system; and 0.068 of an inch (1.73 mm) (No. 14 or 4 systems. Galvanized steel and aluminum ducts shall not be
gauge) for hoods serving a Class 4 duct system. used where the temperature of the material being conveyed
exceeds 400 0 P (204°C).
Approved nonmetallic hoods and duct systems shall be
permitted to be used for Class 5 con'osive systems where the
corrosive mixture is nonflammable. Metal hoods used with
Metal ducts used in Class 5 systems that are not resistant to
the corrosiveness of the product shall be protected with an I
I Class 5 duct systems shall be protected with an approved C01TO- approved cOlTosion-resistant material.
sion-resistant material. Edges of hoods shall be rounded. The
minimum clearance between hoods and combustible construc-
tion shall be the clearance required by the duct system.
506.2 Construction. Ducts used for conveying products shall
be ailtight construction as approved by the Authority Having
Jurisdiction, and shall not have openings other than those
I
505.5 Pharmacies Compounding Area of Parenteral Solu- required for operation and maintenance of the system. Ducts
tions. ICA BOIIl'd of Ph arm acyl The pharmacy shall have constructed of steel shall comply with Table 506.2(1) or Table
a designated area for the preparation o/sterile products/or 506.2(2).
dispensing 1,vhich shall be ventilated in a manner not inter- Exceptions:
fering with laminar airflm~: (1) Class 1 product-conveying ducts that operate at less than
Note: For additional pharmacy building standard require- 4 inches water column (0.9 kPa) negative pressure and
ments, see Chapter! 2, Califorllia Building Code. convey noncorrosive, nontlammable~ and nonexplosive
505.5.1 Pharmacies Laminar Flow Biological Safety materials at temperatures not exceeding 250°F (121°C)
Cabinet. Board of Pharmacy] Tn all pharmacies shall be permitted to be constructed in accordance with
preparing parenteral cytotoxic agents, all compounding SMACNA HV AC Duct Construction Standards - Metal
shall be conducted within a certified Class lll}pe A or Class and Flexible.
II Type B vertical laminar ailflow hood with bag in - bag out (2) Ducts used in eentral vacuuming systems within a
design. The pharmacy must ensure that contaminated air dwelling unit shall be constmcted of materials in accor-
plenums that are under positive air pressure are leak tight. dance with the applicable standards referenced in

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TABLE 506.2(1)
MINIMUM SHEET METAL THICKNESS FOR ROUND DUCTS FOR PRODUCT-CONVEYING SYSTEM DUCTS
CNEGATIVE~7-
CLASS 1
PRESSURE REINE (inches)
(inches SPACING
water (inches) 12 to 15
8 to 11

To 7

24
0
96
8 to II
48

To

8 to 11

To

8 to II

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TABLE 50S.2( 1}(conti nued}

MINIMUM SHEET METAL THICKNESS FOR ROUND DUCTS FOR PRODUCT-CONVEYING SYSTEM DUCTS
NEGATIVE!
CLASS 3 (continued)
PRESSURE; REINE
(inches)
(inches SPACING
water (inches)
~5JJ~IllI1)

12 to 15

16 to 20

24

To 7

8 to 11

12 to 15

16 to 20
(12 ga.)
(12

Chapter 17. Penetrations of fire-resistive walls. or (3048 111m) intervals and at changes in direction. Access open-
floor-ceiling or roof-ceiling assemblies shall be in accor- ings shall also be provided for access to sprinklers and other
dance with the building code. Copper or ferrous pipes or equipment within the duct that require
conduit extending from within the separation between a 506.4 Ducts conveying exp10sive dusts
and dwelling unit to the central vacuum unit shall
shall have explosion vents, openings protectcd by anti-flash-
pemlitted to be used.
back swing valvcs, or rupture diaphragms. Openings to relieve
The lise of rectangular ducts conveying particulates shall explosive forces shall be located outsidc the building. Where
be subject to approval of the Authority Having Jurisdiction.
relief devices cannot provide sufficient pressure duct-
The design of rectangular ducts shall consider the adhcsive-
work shall be to withstand an internal pressure of not
ness and buildup of products conveyed within the duct.
less than 100 pounds-force per square inch (psi) (689 kPa).
Aluminum construction shall be permitted to be used in
Class 1 duct systems. The thickness of aluminum ducts shall Where a room or building contains a dust explosion
be not less than two Brown and Sharpe gauges thicker than hazard that is external to protected equipment, as defined in
the gaugcs required for steel ducts set forth in Table 506.2(1) NFPA 654, such areas shaH bc provided with detlagration
and Table 506.2(2). venting to a safe outside location.
506.3 Fittings in Class 2, 3, and 4 systems shall be 506.5 Spacing of supports for ducts shall not
not less than two gauges thicker than the thickness required exceed 12 feet (3658 mm) for 8 inch (203 111111) ducts nor 20
for runs. Flexible metallic duct shall be permitted to feet (6096 111111) for ducts, unless justified by the design.
be used for connecting ductwork to vibrating equipment. Duct 506.5.1 Loads. Duct supports shall be designed to carry
subject to wide temperature fluctuations shall be the weight of the duct half filled with material. [NFPA
provided with expansion joints. 91 :4.5.1] Where spri nkler protection is provided in the
Branches shall connect to main ducts at the end of duct, the design shall include the weight of the
transitions at an angle not exceeding 45 degrees (0.79 rad). duct half filled with water or with the material being
Except for ducts used to convey noncorrosive vapors with conveyed, whichever has the higher density. Loads shall
no particulate, accessible cleanouts shall be provided at 10 foot not be placed on connecting equipment.

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TABLE 506.2(2}
MINIMUM SHEET METAL THICKNESS FOR RECTANGULAR DUCTS

. NEGATIVE LONGEST SIDE OF DUCT

;PRESSURE CLASS 1 CLASS 2
(inches (inches)
water
column) 49 to 60
To 7
---c--_·-
To 7
To 7

16 to 20 4R
--_.,_ ..__...._---
16 to 20 24
_._--_. __ ... -.

16 to 20 12

"--'A ........ " ...... a. Where approved drainage is provided, the 506.7 Duct Clearances. Ductwork and system components
weight of the water shall not require consideration. handling combustible material and operating at less than
506.5.2 Corrosion. Hangers and supports exposed to 140°F (60 C C) shall have a clearance of not less than 18 inches
corrosive atmospheres shall be Type 3] 6 SS or equivalent. (457 mm) from combustible construction or a combustible
material. [NFPA 91 :4.6.2J
506.5.3 Vibration and Stress. To prevent vibration and
stress on the duct, hangers and supports shall be securely
fastened to the building or structure. [NFPA 91 :4.5.5] (1) Where the duct\vork system is equipped with an approved
automatic extinguishing system designed for the specific
506.5.4 and Contraction. Hangers and hazard, the clearance shall be pennitted to be reduced to
supports shall be designed to allmv for expansion and 6 inches (152 mm) from combustible materials and 12 of
contraction. [NFPA 91 :4.5.6] an inch 02.7 mm) from combustible construction. [NFPA
506.6 .Fire P.·otection. Sprinklers or other fire-protection 91 :4.6.2.1]
devices shall be installed within ducts having a cross-sectional (2) Where the combustible material and construction is
dimension exceeding 10 inches (254 mm) where the duct protected by the use of materials or products listed for
conveys flammable vapors or fumes. Sprinklers shall be protection purposes or in accordance with Table 506.7.
installed at 12 foot (3658 mm) intervals in horizontal ducts 506.7.1 Spacers and Ties. Spacers and ties for protection
and at changes in direction. In vertical runs, sprinklers shall materials shall be of noncombustible material and shall
be installed at the top and at alternate floor levels. not be used directly behind the duct. [NFPA 91:4.6.4.2]

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TABLE 506.7
REDUCTION OF DUCT CLEARANCE WITH SPECIFIED FORMS OF PROTECTION
[NFPA 91 : TABLE 4.6.4]
MINIMUM ALLOWABLE
REDUCTION IN CLEARANCE
FORM OF PROTECTION" (PERCENT)
AS WALL AS CEILING
PROTECTOR PROTECTOR
31;2 inches thick masonry wall without ventilated airspace 33
of an inch thick noncombustible insulation board over I inch glass fiber or mineral wool batts
50 33
'vvithout ventilated airspace
~.~"- ~.~

0.024 of an inch (No. 24 gauge) sheet metal over I inch glass or mineral wool batts reinforced
66 66
with wire, or equivalent. on rear face with not less than a 1 inch air gap
(d) 3 \12 inches thick masonry wall with not less than a 1 ineh air gap 66
(e) 0.024 of an inch (No. 24 sheet metal with not less than a 1 inch air gap 66
(f) 1;2 of an inch thick noncombustible insulation board with not less than a I inch air gap 50
0.024 of an inch (No. 24 gauge) airspace over 0.024 inch (No. 24
66 50
gauge) sheet metal with not less than a 1 inch air
1 or mineral wool sandwiched between two 0'()24 of an inch (No. 24
66 50
sheet metal with not less than a I inch air
111m
Clearance reduction applied to and covering all combustible surfaces with the distance specified as required clcanmce with no protection in section 506.7.6

Construdioll
I 00combustible

00

Notes:
!. A required clearance with no protection.
2. B = reduced clearance permitted.
The protection npplied to the construction using combustible material shall extend far enough in each direction make C A.

FIGURE 506.7
EXTENT OF PROTECTION REQUIRED TO REDUCE CLEARANCES FROM DUCTS
[NFPA 91: FIGURE 4.6.5.1]

506.7.2 Air Circulation. With clearance reduction W/(moK)] or less. Insulation board shall be formed of
systems using a venti lated airspace, air circulation shall noncombustible material. [NFPA 91 :4.6.4.4]
be provided as described in Table 506.7. There shall be 506.7.5 Clearance with Wall Protector/Surface. There
not less than 1 inch (25.4 mm) between the wall protector shall be not less than I inch (25.4 mm) between the duct
and combustible walls and ceilings for clearance, reduc- and the wall protector. In no case shall the clearance
tion systems using a ventilated space. between the duct and the wall surface be reduced belmv
that shown in Table 506.7.
506.7.3 Wool Batts Insulation. Mineral wool batts
(blanket or board) shall have a density of not less than 8 506.7.6 Duct Systems. Duct systems
pounds per cubic feet (lb/ft 3) (128 kg/nT') and have a operating at temperatures exceeding 140°F (60°C)
shall have clearances fi'om combustible building construc-
melting point of not less than 1500°F (81 [NFPA
tion or combustible materials of not less than 18 inches
91 :4.6.4.3]
(457 mm).
506.7.4 Insulation Board. insulation board used as a 506.7.7 Reduced Clearance. Where clearance is reduced
part of a clearance-reduction system shall have a thennal by using an airspace between the combustible wall and the
conductivity of 1 British thermal unit inch per hour wall protector, air circulation shall be provided by one of
square foot degree Fahrenheit [Btu o in/(hof't2"OF)] [0.1 the following sections. [NFPA 91 :4.6.4.7J I

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506.7.7.1 WaUProtector. Air circulation shall be Airflows shall be maintained. [NFPA 96:4.1.4] Mainte-
permitted to be provided by leaving edges of the nance and repairs shall be performed on components at inter-
wall protector open with not Jess than a 1 inch (25.4 vals necessary to maintain these conditions [NFPA 96:4.] .3.1]:
mm) airgap. [NFPA 91 :4.6.4.7. 'I] (1) The responsibility for inspection, maintenance, and ..........
506.7.7.2 Single Flat Wall. Where the wall cleanliness of the ventilation control and fire protection
protector is mounted on a single flat wall away from of the commercial cooking operations shall be the ulti-
corners, air circulation shall be permitted to be mate responsibility of the owner of the system provided
provided by one of the following: that this responsibility has not been transfelTed in written
(I) Leaving top and bottom edges open to circulation fonn to a management company or other party. [NFPA
by maintaining the 1 inch (25.4 mm) air gap. 96:4.1.5]
[NFPA 91 :4.6.4.7.2] (2) Solid-fuel cooking equipment shall comply with the
(2) Leaving top and both side edges open to circula- requirements of Section 517.0. [NFPA 96:4.1.6]
tion by maintaining the 1 inch (25.4 mm) air gap. (3) Multiple-tenancy applications shall require the concerted
[NFPA 91 :4.6.4.7.2] cooperation of design, installation, operation, and main-
506.7.7.3 Wall Protectors that Cover Two Walls. tenance responsibilities by tenants and by the building
Wall protectors that cover two walls in a corner shall owner. [NFPA 96:4.1.7]
be permitted to be open at the top and bottom edges (4) Interior surfaces of the exhaust system shall be accessible
with not less 111an 1 inch (25.4 mm) air gap. [NFPA
for cleaning and inspection purposes. [NFPA 96:4.1.8]
91 :4.6.4.7.3]
(5) Cooking equipment used in fixed, mobile, or temporary
506.8 Protection from Physical Damage. Ducts installed in
concessions, such as trucks, buses, trailers, pavilions,
locations where they are subject to physical damage shall be
tents, or a form of roofed enclosure, shall be in accor-
protected by guards.
dance with this chapter unless all or part of the insta11a-1
506.9 Exhaust Outlets. The termination point for exhaust
tion is exempted by the Authority Having Jurisdiction.
ducts discharging to the atmosphere shall be not less than the
[NFPA 96:4.1.9]
following:
(I) Ducts conveying explosive or tlammable vapors, fumes,
507.2 Clearance. Where enclosures are not required, hoods,
or dusts: 30 feet (9144 mm) from property line; 10 feet grease removal devices, exhaust fans, and ducts shall have a
(3048 mm) from openings into the building, 6 feet (1829 clearance of not less than 18 inches (457mm) to combustible
mm) fro111 exterior walls or roofs; 30 feet (9144 mm) material, 3 inches (76 mm) to limited-combustible material,
from combustible walls or openings into the building that and 0 inches (0 mm) to noncombustible material. [NFPA
are in the direction of the exhaust discharge; 10 feet 96:4.2.1]
(3048 mm) above adjoining grade. 507.2.1 Listed. Where a hood, duct, or grease removal
(2) Other product-conveying outlets: 10 feet (3048 mm) device is listed for clearances less than those in accor-
from propel1y line; 3 feet (914 mm) from exterior wall or dance with Section 507.2, the listing requirements shall I
roof; 10 feet (3048 mm) from openings into the building; be permitted. [NFPA 96:4.2.2]
Ja feet (3048 mm) above adjoining grade. 507.2.2 Clearance Reduction. Where a clearance reduc-
tion system consisting of 0.013 of an inch (0.33 mm) (28
Part n - Commercial Hoods and Kitchen gauge) sheet metal spaced out 1 inch (25.4 mm) on
Ventilation. noncombustible spacers is provided, there shall be not
less than 9 inches (229 mm) clearance to combustible
materiaL [NFPA 96:4.2.3.1]
507.0 General Requirements.
507.2.2.1 :Mineral Wool Batts or Ceramic Fiber
507.1 Exhaust System. Cooking equipment used in
Blanket. Where a clearance reduction system
processes producing smoke or grease-laden vapors shall be
consisting of 0.027 of an inch (0.69 mm) (22 gauge)
equipped with an exhaust system in accordance with the
sheet metal on .I inch (25.4 mm) mineral wool batts
equipment and performance requirements of this chapter.
or ceramic fiber blanket reinforced with wire mesh

I
[NFPA 96:4.] .1] Such equipment and performance shall be
maintained in accordance with this chapter during periods of
operation of the cooking equipment. Specifically, the
or equivalent spaced out J inch (25.4 mm) on
noncombustible spacers is provided, there shall be
not less than 3 inches (76 mm) clearance to
following equipment shall be kept in good working condition:
combustible material. [NFPA 96:4.2.3.2]
(1) Cooking equipment
(2) Hoods 507.2.2.2 Zero Clearance. Zero clearance to
limited-combustible materials shall be permitted
(3) Ducts (where applicable)
where protected by metal lath and plaster, ceramic
(4) Fans tile, quarry tile, other noncombustible materials or
(5) Fire suppression systems assembly of noncombustible materials, or materials
(6) Special effluent or energy control equipment [NFPA 96: and products that are listed for the purpose of
4.1.2,4.1.3] reducing clearance. [NFPA 96:4.2.3.3]

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507.2.3 Clearance integrity. In the event of damage, the Exception: Where the duct is protected with a field-
material or product shall be repaired and restored to meet applied grease duct enclosure or factory-built grease
its intended listing or clearance requirements and shall duct enclosure.
be approved by the Authority Having Jurisdiction. 507.2.6.2 Specification. The specifications of mate-
[NFPA 96:4.2.4.1] rial, gauge, and construction of the duct used in the
507.2.3.1 Fire. In the event of a fi re wi thin a kitchen testing and listing offield-applied grease duct enclo-
exhaust system, the duct and its enclosure (rated sures and factory-built grease duct enclosures shall
shaft, factory-built grease duct enclosure, or field- be included as minimum requirements in their listing
applied grease duct enclosure) shall be inspectcd by and installation documentation. [NFPA 96:4.3.5]
qualified personnel to determine whether the duct 507.2.6.3 Clearance Options. The following clear-
and protection method are structurally sound, ance options for which field-applied grease duct enclo-
capable of maintaining their tire protection function, sures and factory-built grease duct enclosures have
and in accordance with this chapter for continued been successfully evaluated shall be clearly identified
operation. [NFPA 96:4.2.4.2] in their listing and installation documentation and on
507.2.3.2 Required Protection. Protection shall be their label:
provided on the wall from the bottom of the hood to (I) Open combustible construction clearance at
the floor, or to the top of the noncombustible mate- manufacturer '5 requested dimensions.
rial extending to the floor, to the same level as (2) Closed combustible construction clearance at I
required in Section 507.2. [NFPA 96:4.2.4.3] manufacturer's requested dimensions, with or
507.2.3.3 Protection ~lethods. The protection without specified ventilation.
methods for ducts to reduce clearance shall be (3) Rated shaft clearance at manutacturer's requested
applied to the combustible or limited-combustible dimensions, with or without specified ventilation.
construction, not to the duct itself. [NFPA 96:4.2.4.4] [NFPA 96:4.3.6]
507.2.4 Factory Built. Factory-built grease duct enclo- 507.2.7 Noncombustible wlaterials. A duct shall be
sures shall be protected with a through-penetration permitted to contact noncombustible floors, interior walls,
firestop system classified in accordance with ASTM E
and other noncombustible structures or supports, but it shall
814 or UL 1479 havi ng an !I FI! and !IT" rating equal to
not be in contact for more than 50 percent of its surface
the fire resistance rating of the assembly being penetrated
area for each lineal foot of contact length. 96:4.4.1]
from the point at which the duct penetrates a ceiling,
wall, or floor to the outlet termina1. The f~lctory-built 507.2.7.1 Corrosion Protection. Where duct contact
grease duct protection system shall be listed in accor- must exceed the requirements of Section 507.2.7, the
dance with UL 222]. The factory-built grease duct duct shall be protected from corrosion. [NFPA
protection system shall be installed in accordance with 96:4.4.2]
the manufacturer's installation instructions and the listing 507.2.7.2 Zero Clearance. Where the duct is listed
requirements. [NFPA 96:4.3.3] for zero clearance to combustibles or otherwise
507.2.5 Field Applied. Field-applied grease duct enclo- protected with a material or product listed for the
sures shall be protected with a through penetration firestop purpose of reducing clearance to zero, the duct shall
system classified in accordance with ASTM E 814 or UL be permitted to exceed the contact limits of Section
1479 having an "F" and "T" rating equal to the fire resist- 507.2.7 without additional corrosion protection.
ance rating of the assembly being penetrated. The sudace [NFPA 96:4.4.3J
of the field fabricated grease duct shall be continuously 507.2.8 Clearance Between Duct and Interior
covered on sides from the point at which the duct enclo- Surfaces. Clearances bet\veen the duct and interior
sure penetrates a ceiling, wall, or floor to the outlet surfaces of enclosures shall be in accordance with the
tenninal. The field-applied grease duct shall be listed in requirements of Section 507.2. [NFPA 96:4.5]
accordance with ASTM E 2336 and installed in accordance 507.3 Drawings. A drawing(s) of the exhaust system installa-
\V'ith the manufacturcr's installation instructions and the tion along with a copy of operating instructions for subassem-
listing requirements. [NFPA 96:4.3. I] blies and components used in the exhaust system, including
507.2.6 Both Field-Applied and Built. Field- electrical schematics, shall be on the premises. [NFPA 96:4.6]
applied grease duct enclosures and factory-built grease 507.4 Notification of Change. Where required by the Authority
duct enclosures shall demonstrate that they provide Having Jurisdiction, notification in writing shall be given of 3n
mechanical and structural integrity, resiliency, and stability alteration, replacement, or relocation of an exhaust, extin-
where subjected to expected building environmental condi- guishing system or part thereof or cooking equipment. [NFPA
tions, duct movement under general operating conditions, 96:4.7]
and duct movement due to fire conditions. [J\TFPA 96:4.3.4] Satisfaction shall be provided to the Authority Having JUlis-
507.2.6.1 Physical Damage. "Measures shall be taken diction that the complete exhaust system as addressed in this
to prevent physical damage to a material or product chapter is installed and operable in accordance with thc approved
used for the purpose of reducing clearances. design and the manufacturer's installation instructions.

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508.0 Hoods. 508.2.3 Listed Sealant. Penetrations shall be permitted

508.1 \Vhe."e Required. Hoods shall be installed at or above to be sealed by devices that are listed for such use and
commercial-type deep-fat fryers, broilers, fry grills, steam- whose presence does not detract from the hood's or duct's
jacketed kettles, hot-top ranges, ovens, barbecues, rotisseries, structural integrity. [NFPA 96:5.1.5]
dishwashing machines, and similar equipment that produces 508.2.4 Construction of Listed Exhaust Hoods. Listed
comparable amounts of steam, smoke, grease, or heat in a exhaust hoods with or without exhaust dampers shall be
food-processing establ ishment. For the purpose of this permitted to be constructed of materials required by the
section, a food-processing establishment shall include a listing. [NFPA 96:5.1.6J
building or portion thereof used for the processing of food, 508.2.5 Assembly of Listed Exhaust Hoods. Listed
but shall not include a dwelling unit. exhaust hoods with or without exhaust dampers shall be
permitted to be assembled in accordance with the listing
(1) Cooking that has been listed in accordance requirements. [NFPA 96:5.1
with EPA 202 for reduced emissions where the grease 508.2.6 Duct Construction. Eyebrow-type hoods over gas
discharge does not exceed 2.9 E-09 ounces per cubic inch or electric ovens shall be permitted to have a duct
(ozlin 3) (5.0 8-06 kg/mJ) where operated with a total constructed as required in Section 510.0 from the oven
airflow of 500 cubic feet per minute (cfm) (0.236 m3/8 ). tlue(s) connected to the hood canopy upstream of the
(2) Recirculating systems listed in accordance with UL 710B exhaust plenum as shown in Figure 508.2.6. [NFPA
and installed in accordance with Section 516.0. 96:5.1.8.1 ]
508.1.1 Construction. The hood or that portion of a
primary collection means designed for collecting
,",V'V""""'''- vapors and residues shall be constructed of and

be supported by steel not less than 0.043 of an iJlch (1.09

mm) (No, 18 MSG) in thickness, stainless steel not less
than 0.037 of an inch (0.94 mm) (No. 20 MSG) in thick-
ness, or other approved material of equivalent strength
and fire and corrosion resistance. [NFPA 96:5.1.1J
t1ue
Exceptions: collar
(1) Listed exhaust hoods with or vvithout exhaust
dampers.
(2) Type II hoods shall be constructed of not less than
0.024 of an inch (0.61 mm) (No. 24 gauge steel).
Hoods constructed of copper shall be of copper sheets
not less than 0.17 ounces per square inch
(7.47 Joints and seams shall be
substantially tight. Solder shall not be used except Oven
for sealing a joint or seam.
Hoods shall be secured in place [OSHPD 1, 2 &
to re,)'ist the lateral loads given in the California
Building Title 24, Part by noncombustible
supports.
508.1.2 Grease Wal\-mounted exhaust hood assem-
blies shall be tight fitting against the back wall as to not
pennit passage of grease vapor behind the hood, or between FIGURE 508.2.6
the back wall and the hood assembly. [NFPA 96:5.l TYPICAL SECTION OF EYEBROW-TYPE HOOD
[NFPA 96: FIGURE 5.1.8:1]
508.2 Joints and Penetrations. Seams, and
penetrations of the hood enclosure that direct and capture
grease-laden vapors and exhaust gases shall have a liquid-
tight continuous external weld to the hood's lower outermost 508.2.7 Duct Connection. The duct connecting the oven
perimeter. [NFPA 96:5.] flue(s) to the hood canopy shall be connected with a contin-
uous weld or have a duct-to-duct connection. [See Figure
508.2.1 Internal Welding. Seams, joints, and penetrations
511.1.2(2) through Figure 511.1.2(4)] [NFPA 96:5.1.8.2]
of the hood shall be permitted to be internally welded,
provided that the weld is fOlmed smooth or ground smooth, 508.2.8 Insulation Flame Spread Insulation
so as to not trap grease, and is cleanable. [NFPA 96:5.1.3] materials other than electrical insulation shall have a
508.2.2 Sealed. Internal hood joints, seams, filter support flame spread rating of 25 or less where tested in aceor-
frames, and appurtenances attached inside the hood shall dance with UL 723. [NFPA 96:5.1.9]
be sealed or otherwise made grease-tight [NFPA 508.2.9 Adhesives or Cements. Adhesives or cements
96:5.1.4] Llsed in the installation of insulating materials shall be in

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accordance with the requirements of Section 508.2.8, Number !.-.V·.... r.c·c.rI Sides Formula
where tested with the specific insulating material. 4 (island or central hood) Q 300A
96:5.1.10]
3 or less Q=200A
508.2.10 Listed Devices. Penetrations shall be sealed
Altemate fonTIula Q= 100PD
with listed devices in accordance with the requirements
of Section 508.2.11. [NFPA 96:5.I.11J 508.4.1.3 Appliances. Type 1
hoods where the cooking equipment includes high-
50S.2.11 Hood Penetration. Devices that require pene-
temperature appliances such as deep-fat fryers:
tration of the hood, such as pipe and conduit penetration
fittings and fasteners, shall be listed in accordance with
UL 1978. [NFPA 96:5.1.12] Number of Exposed Sides Fonnula
50S.3 Insulation. Insulation materials other than electrical 4 (island or central hood) Q= l50A
insulation shall have a flame spread rating of25 or less where 3 or less Q 100A
tested in accordance with UL 723. Adhesives or cements used
in the installation of insulating materials shall be in accor- Altemate formula Q 100PD
dance with the preceding requirements where tested with the 50S.4.1.4 Medium Temperature Appli:am:es. Type I
specific insulating material. [NFPA 96:5.1.9, 5.1.1 OJ hoods where the cooking equipment includes
50S.4 Hood Size. Hoods shall be sized in accordance with medium-temperature appliances such as
the fo]]owing calculations and configured to provide for the grills, and ranges:
capture and removal of grease-laden vapors. (See Section
511 Number of Exposed Sides Formula
508.4.1 Canopy Size and Location. For canopy-type 4 (island or central hood) Q = IOOA
commercial cooking hoods, the inside thereof shall
3 or less Q=75A
'\\1"''-'1'.•
I\(I or extend a horizontal distance of not less than
6 inches (152 mm) beyond the edge of the cooking Alternate formula Q=50PD
surface on open sides, and the veliical distance between 508.4.1.5 Medium to Low Temperature Appliances.
the lip of the hood and the cooking surface shall not I hoods where the cooking includes
exceed 4 feet (1219 mm). low-temperature app! iances such as medium-to-Iow-
Exception: Listed exhaust hoods are to be installed in temperature ranges, roasters, roasting ovens, pastry
accordance with the terms oftheir listings and the manu- ovens, and equipment approved for use under a Type
facturer's installation instructions. II hood, such as ovens:
50S.4.1.1 Capacity of Hoods. Canopy-type
commercial cooking hoods shall exhaust through the Number of 1.J/'I.fjV.>vu Sides FOlmu!a
hood with a quantity of air not less than determined 4 (island or central hood) Q=75A
by the application of the following f01111Ulas:
3 or less Q=50A
Alternate fOlmula Q=50PD
Where: Listed exhaust hoods are to be installed
JUA ..... "IJu." ...

A the horizontal surface area of the hood, in in accordance with the terms of their listing and the
square teet (m2). manufacturer's installation instructions.
P that part of the perimeter of the hood that is 508.4.2 for Noncanopy Hoods. In addition to
open, in feet (mm). other requirements for hoods specified in this section, the
D = distance in feet (mm) between the lower lip of volume of air exhausting through a noncanopy-type hood
the hood and the cooking surface. to the duct system shall be not less than 300 cubic feet
per minute per lineal foot [(ft3/min)/ft)J [0.464
Q = quantity of air, in cubic feet per minute (m3/s). of cooking equipment. Listed noncanopy exhaust hoods
\Vhere cooking equipment is installed back to and filters shall be sized and installed in accordance with
back and is covered by a common island-type hood, the terms of their listing and the manufacturer's installa-
the airflow required shall be calculated using the tion instructions.
formula for three sides exposed. Type II hood EXCel)tiI[)n: Listed hood assemblies designed and installed
airflow requirements shall be in accordance with the specifically for the intended use.
requirements for low-temperature appliance hoods. 508.5 Exhaust Hood Assemblies with Supply-
508.4.1.2 Solid-Fuel Cooking The Air Plenums. The construction and size of exhaust hood
airflow for solid-fuel cooking equipment, grease- assemblies with integrated supply air plenums shall be in
burning charbroilers, and undefined equipment shall accordance with the requirements of Section 508.1, Section I
be not less than the following: 508.2, and Seetion 508.4. [NFPA 96:5.3.1]

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508.5.1 Outer Shell. The construction of the outer shell Exceptions:

or the inner exhaust shell shall be in accordance with (I) For cooking equipment without exposed name and
Section 508.1 and Section 508.2. [NFPA 96:5.3.2] where nue gases bypass grease removal devices, the
508.5.2 Inner Shell. Where the outer shell is welded, the minimum vertical distance shall be permitted to be
inner shell shall be of grease-tight construction. [NFPA reduced to not less than 6 inches (152 mm). [NFPA
96:5.3.3] 96:6.2.1.3]
508.5.3 Fire Dampers. A fire-actuated damper shall be (2) Where a grease removal device is listed for separa-
installed in the supply air plenum at each point where a tion distances less than those required in Section
supply air duct inlet or a supply air outlet penetrates the 509.2 and Section 509.2.1, the listing requirements
continuously welded shell of the assembly. [NFPA shall be permitted. [NFPA 96:6.2.1.4]
96:5.3.4.1 ]
(3) Grease removal devices supplied as part of listed
508.5.3.1 Listing. The fire damper shall be listed for hood assemblies shall be installed in accordance
sLich use or be part of a listed exhaust hood with or with the terms of the listing and the manufacturer's
without exhaust damper. [NFPA 96:5.3.4.2] installation instructions. [NFPA 96:6.2.1.5] I
508.5.3.2 Actuating Temperature. The actuation 509.2.2 Grease Removal Device Protection. Grease
device shall have a temperature rating not to exceed
removal devices shall be protected from combustion gas
286°F (141°C). [NFPA 96:5.3.4.3]
outlets and from direct name impingement occurring
508.5.4 Exemption. Supply air plenums that discharge during normal operation of cooking appliances producing
air from the face rather than from the bottom or into the high flue gas temperatures, where the distance between the I
exhaust hood and that are isolated from the exhaust hood grease removal device and the appliance flue outlet (heat
by the continuously welded shell extending to the lower source) is less than 18 inches (457 mm). [NFPA 96:6.2.2.1]
outermost perimeter of the entire hood assembly shall
509.2.2.1 InstaHation. This protection shall be
not require a fire-actuated damper. [NFPA 96:5.3.4.4]
permitted to be accomplished by the installation of a
508.6 Listed Hood Assemblies. Listed hood assemblies shall steel or stainless steel battle plate between the heat
be installed in accordance with the terms of their listing and source and the grease removal device. [NFPA
I the .m.a~ufactur.er's instal. lation instructi?ns. Listed hood 96:6.2.2.2]
I assemblIes shall be tested In accordance WIth UL 710. [NFPA
96:5.4] 509.2.2.2 Size and Location. The baffle plate shall be
sized and located so that names or combustion gases
508.7 Solid-Fuel Hood Assemblies. Where solid-fuel
shall travel a distance not less than 18 inches (457 mm)
cooking equipment is to be used, the solid-fuel hood assembly
from the heat source to the grease removal device.
shall be in accordance with Section 517.0.
[NFPA 96:6.2.2.3]
508.8 Listed lIltraviolet Hoods. Listed ultraviolet hoods
shall be installed and maintained in accordance with the terms
509.2.2.3 C]earance. The batlle shall be located not
less than 6 inches (152 mm) from the grease removal
of their listing and the manufacturer's instructions. [NFPA
96:5.5] devices. [NFPA 96:6.2.2.4]

508.9 Exhaust Outlets. An exhaust outlet within an unlisted 509.2.3 Grease Filters. Grease fi lters sha 11 be listed and
hood shall be located so as to optimize the capture of particu- constructed of steel or listed equivalent material and shall
late matter. Each outlet shall serve not more than a 12 foot be of rigid construction that will not distort or crush under
(3658 mm) section of an unlisted hood. normal operation, handling, and cleaning conditions.
[NFPA 96:6.2.3.1,6.2.3.2] [SFMJ For applications listed
in Sectioll 1.11. () regulated by the Oflice o{'the State Fire
509.0 Grease Removal Devices in Hoods. Marshal. grease filters shall be Class I lvhen tested in
509.1 Grease Removal Devices. Listed grease filters, baffles, accordance vvith the test method in Title 24. Part 12,
or other approved grease removal devices for use with Chapter 12-71. SF!v! Standard 12-71-1.
commercial cooking equipment shall be provided. Listed
509.2.3.1 Arrangement. Filters shall be tight fitting
grease filters shall be tested in accordance with UL 1046.
and firmly held in place and grease filters shall be
Mesh filters shall not be used. [NFPA 96:6.1]
arranged so that exhaust air passes through the grease
509.2 Installation. The distance between the grease removal filters. [NFPA 96:6.2.3.3]
I device and the cooking surface shall be not less than 18 inches
(457 mm). [NFPA 96:6.2.] .1]
509.2.3.2 Accessibility. Filters shall be easily acces-
sible and removable for cleaning. [NFPA 96:6.2.3.4]
509.2.1 Vertical Distance. Where grease removal devices
are used in conjunction with charcoal or charcoal-type 509.2.3.3 AngJed Installation. Filters shall be
broilers, including gas or electrically heated charbroilers, installed at an angle not less than 45 degrees (0.79
a verti cal distance of not less than 4 feet (1219 mm) shall rad) from the horizontal. [NFPA 96:6.2.3.5]
be maintained between the lower edge of the grease 509.2.3.4 IDPH] Grease filters shall be Class 1
removal device and the cooking surface. [NFPA vvhen tested in accordance with the test method in
96:6.2.1.2] SFN1I2-71-I.

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509.2.4 Grease Drip Filters shall be equipped rials in accordance with Chapter 6. Duct bracing and
with a drip tray beneath their lower [NFPA supports shall comply with Chapter 6. Ducts subject to
96:6.2.4.1 ] positive pressure shall be adequately sealed.
509.2.4.1 Size and Pitch. The tray shall be kept to 510.2 Clearance. Clearance bctween ducts and combustible
the minimum size needed to collect grease and shall materials shall be provided in accordance with the require-
be pitched to drain into an enclosed metal container ments of Section 507.2. [NFPA 96:7.2J
having a capacity not exceeding 1 gallon (4 L). 510.2.1 Installation. Listed grease ducts shall be
[NFPA 96:6.2.4.2, 6.2.4.3J installed in accordance with the tel111S of their listings and
509.2.5 Grease Filter Orientation. Grease tilters that manufacturer's installation instructions. [NFPA 96:7.1.7] I
require a specific orientation to drain grease shall be 510.3 Openings. Openings shall be provided at the sides or
clearly so designated, or the hood shall be constructed so at the top of the duct, whichever is more accessible, and at
that filters cannot be installed in the wrong orientation. changes of direction. Openings shall be protected by
[NFPA 96:6.2.5] approvcd access panels that are in accordancc with Scction
509.3 Solid-Fuel Grease Removal Devices. Where solid- 510.3.3.5. [NFPA 96:7.3.1, 7.3.2]
fuel cooking equipment is provided with grease removal Exception: Openings shall not be required in portions ofthe
devices, these devices shall be in accordance with Section duct that are accessible from the duct entry or discharge.
517.0. [NFPA 96:7.3.3J
510.3.1 Access Panel. For hoods with dampers in the
510.0 Exhaust Duct Systems. exhaust or supply collar, an access panel for cleaning and
510.1 General. Ducts shall not pass through fire walls or fire inspection shall be provided in the duct or the hood
partitions. [NFPA 96:7.1.1 J collar. This access panel shall be as close to the hood as
510.1.1 Fire Hazards. Ducts shall lead as directly as is possible but shall not exceed 18 inches (457 mm). [NFPA
practicable to the exterior of the building, so as not to 96:7.3.4]
unduly increase a fire hazard. [NFPA 96:7.1.2] Exception: Dampers that are accessible from under the
510.1.2 Interconnection. Duct systems shall not be hood.
interconnected with a building ventilation or exhaust 510.3.2 Access for Cleaning and Inspection. Exhaust
system. [NFPA 96:7.1.3] fans with ductwork connected to both sides shall have
510.1.3 Duct I nstaUation. Ducts shall be installed access for cleaning and inspection within 3 feet (914
without forming dips or traps that might collect residues.
[NFPA 96:7.1.4]
In manifold (common duct) systems, the lowest end
mm) of each side of the fan. [NFPA 96:7.3.7]
510.3.3 Openings in Ducts. Openings shall be provided
in accordance with the requirements of Section 510.3.3.1
I
of the main duct shall be connected flush on the bottom through Section 510.3.3.5. [NFPA 96:7.4J
with the branch duct. [NFPA 96:7.1.4.1] 510.3.3.1 Horizontal Ducts. On hot'izontal ducts,
Duct systems serving a Type T hood shall be so not less than one 20 inch by 20 inch (508 mm by 508
constructed and installed that grease cannot become mm) opening shall be provided for personnel entry.
pocketed in a portion thcreof, and the system shall slope [NFPA 96:7.4.1.1]
not less than 14 inch per lineal foot (20.8 mm/m) toward 510.3.3.1(A) Cleaning. Where an opening of!
the hood or toward an approved grease reservoir. Where this size is not possible, openings enough
horizontal ducts exceed 75 feet (22 860 mm) in length, to permit thorough cleaning shall be providcd
the slope shall be not less than I inch per lineal foot (83.3 at 12 feet (3658 mill) intervals. [NFPA
mm/m). 96:7.4.1
510.1.4 Accessibility. Openings required for accessibility 510.3.3.1(8) Safe Access and Work Platform.
shall be in accordance with Section 510.3 through Openings on horizontal grease duct systems
Section 510.3.2. [NFPA 96:7.1.5J shall be provided with safe acccss and a work
510.1.5 Sign. A sign shall be placed on access panels platform where not easily accessible from a 10
stating the following: feet (3048 mm) stepladder. [NFPA 96:7.4.1.3J
ACCESS PANEL - DO NOT OBSTRUCT [NFPA 510.3.3.1(C) Support. Support systems for
96:7.1.6] horizontal grease duct systems 24 inches (610
510.1.6 Bracing and Supports. Duct bracing and mm) and larger in a cross-sectional dimension
supports shall be of noncombustible materiaL securely shall be designed for the weight of the ductwork
attached to the structure and designed to carry gravity plus 800 pounds (362.9 at a point in the duct
and lateral loads within the stress limitations of the systems. [NFPA 96:7.4.1.4]
building code. Boits, screws, rivets, and other mechanical 510.3.3.2 NonHsted Ductwork. On nonlisted duct-
fasteners shall not penetrate duct walls. work, the of the opening shall be not less than
510.1.7 Ducts, Non-Grease. Ducts and plenums serving ] 112 inches (38 mm) from all outside of the
Type II hoods shall be constructed of rigid metallic mate- duct or welded seams. [NFPA 96:7.4.1.5]

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510.3.3.3 Vertical Ducts. On vertical ductwork

where personnel entry is possible, access shall be
provided at the top of the vertical riser to accom-
modate descent. [NFPA 96:7.4.2.1]
510.3.3.3(A) Access. Where personnel entry is
not possible, an access for cleaning shall be
provided 00 each floor. [NFPA 96:7.4.2.2]
510.3.3.4 Access Panels. Access panels shall be of
the same material and thickness as the duct (Section
510.5.1). Access panels shall have a gasket or
sealant that is rated for l500°F (816°C) and shall be Perspective
greasetight. Fasteners, such as bolts, weld studs,
latches , or wing nuts, used to secure the access 1 inch by 1 inch angle Square, rectangular
(min), same gauge or round in shape
panels shall be carbon steel or stainless steel and as duct
shall not penetrate duct walls. (min) -.. O.D. of duct - / . .
~ Continuous perimeter we
Id
1Jo inch less % inch weld studs or
Exception: Listed grease duct access door assem- than I.D. of ...... bolts at each corner and
hlies (access panels) shall be installed in accordance hood collar 4 inches (max)ct.
with their terms of the listings and the manufac- .
turer's installation instructions. [NFPA 96:7.4.3 ] Weld studs ~r ~ Joint with 1500°F rated
% inch gasket or sealant
510.3.3.5 Fire Protection System Devices. Open- steel (min)
t-
ings for installation , servici og, and inspection of
I isted fire protection system devices and for duct Detail of sealed hood-duct joint
cleaning shall be provided in ducts and enclosures
and shall be in accordance with the requirements of For SI units: I inch = 25.4 11)111 , °C = CF-32)/1.8
Section 510.3 through Section 510.3.2, and Section
FIGURE 510.5.2
510.7.4. Enclosure openings required to reach access
PERMITTED DUCT-TO HOOD COLLAR CONNECTION
panels in the ductwork shall be large enough for the [NFPA 96: FIGURE 7.5.2.2]
removal of the access panel. [NFPA 96:7.4.4] ~

510.4 Listed Grease Ducts. Listed grease ducts shall be 510.5.2.1 Welded Duct Connection. Duct-to-duct
installed in accordance with the terms of the listing and the connection shall be as follows:
I manufacturer's installation instructions. [NFPA 96:7.1.7] (I) Telescopingjoint, as shown in Figure 510.5.2.1 (I).
510.5 Other Grease Ducts. Other grease ducts shall comply (2) Bell-type joint, as shown in Figure 510.5.2.1(2).
with the requirements of this section. [NFPA 96:7.5] (3) Flange with edge weld, as shown in Figure
510.5.1 Materials. Ducts shall be constructed of and 510.5.2.1(3).
supported by carbon steel not less than 0.054 of an inch (4) Flange with filled weld, as shown in Figure
(1.37 mm) (No. 16 MSG) in thickness or stainless steel 510.5 .2. 1(4). [NFPA 96:7.5.5.1]
not less than 0.043 of an inch (l.09 mill) (No. 18 MSG) 510.5.2.2 Butt Welded Connections. Butt welded
in thickness. [NFPA 96:7.5.1.1] connections shall not be permitted. [NFPA
510.5.2 Installation. Seams, joints, penetrations, and 96:7.5.5.2]
duct-to-hood collar connections shall have a liquid-tight 510.5.2.3 Inside Duct Section. For telescoping and
continuous external weld. bell-type connections, the inside duct section shall
Exceptions: be uphil1 of the outside duct section. [NFPA
96:7.5.5.3]
(1) Duct-to-hood collar connections as shown in Figure
5] 0.5.2 shall not require a liquid-tight continuous 510.6 Exterior Installations. The exterior portion of the
ductwork shall be vertical wherever possible and shall be
external weld.
installed and adequately supported on the exterior of a
(2) Penetrations shall be permitted to be sealed by other building. Bolts, screws, rivets, and other mechanical fasteners
listed devices that are tested to be grease-tight and shall not penetrate duct walls. Clearance of a duct shall be in
are evaluated under the same conditions of fire accordance with Section 507.2. [NFPA 96:7.6.1 - 7.6.3]
severity as the hood or enclosure of listed grease 510.6.1 Weather Protection. Ducts shall be protected
extractors and whose presence does not detract from on the exterior by paint or other suitable weather-protec-
the hoods or the ducts structural integrity. tive coating or shall be constructed of noncolTosive stain-
(3) Internal welding shall be permitted, provided the joint less steel. Ductwork subject to corrosion shall have
is forn1ed or ground smooth and is readily accessible minimal contact with the building surface. [NFPA
for inspection. [NFPA 96:7.5.2] 96:7.6.4 - 7.6.6]

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Telescoping duct joint

10. (inch)
Inside section

section 1.J<-.!.D~·_(in_c_h)_+_ _~YI _:IO·[:idUIZi~

(max)

FIGURE 510.5.2.1 (3)

For SI units: I inch 25.4 111m FLANGE WITH EDGE WELD DUCT CONNECTION
Notes: [NFPA 96: FIGURE 7.5.5.1 (c)]
I. Duct size (going upward) with each telescope.
2. Smaller (inside) duct is always above or uphill (on sloped duet), to
be self draining into larger (outside) duct

FIGURE 510.5.2.1(1)
TELESCOPING -TYPE DUCT CONNECTION
[NFPA 96: FIGURE 7.5.5.1 (a)]

Bell duct joint

Male 10. (inch)

FIGURE 510.5.2.1(4)
Female end FLANGE WITH FILLED WELD DUCT CONNECTION
[NFPA 96: FIGURE 7.5.5.1 (d)]

resistance ofthe enclosure and shall be vented to the exte-

For SI units: I il1ch = 25.4 111m rior oftbe building through weather-protected openings. [NFPA
Notes:
1. Duct stays the same throughout the duct system.
96:7.7.1.2 - 7.7.1
2. Smaller (inside) male duct end is always above or uphill (on sloped Exception: The continuous enclosure provisions shall not be
duct), to be self-draining into larger (outside) female duct end. required where a field-applied grease duct enclosure or a
FIGURE 510.5.2.1(2)
factory-built grease duct enclosure (see Section 507.2.4 through
BELL-TYPE DUCT CONNECTION Section 507.2.6) is protected with a listed duct-through-pene-
[NFPA 96: FIGURE 7.5.5.1 (b)] tration protection system equivalent to the fire resistance rating
of the assembly being penetrated, and the materials are installed
510.7 Interior Installations. In buildings more than one story in accordance with the conditions of their listings and the manu-
in height, and in one-story buildings where the roof-ceiling facturer's installation instructions and are acceptable to the I
assembly is required to have a fire resistance the ducts Authority Having Jurisdiction. [NFPA 96:7.7.1.5J
shall be enclosed in a continuous enclosure extending from the 510.7.1iVUnimum Requirements. The enclosure required
lowest fire-rated ceiling or floor above the hood, through in Section 510.7 shall be provided in accordance with
concealed spaces, to or through the roof so as to maintain the Section 510.7.1.1 through Section 510.7.1.3.
integrity of the fire separations required by the applicable 510.7.1.1 Less than Four Stories. Where the
building code provisions. The enclosure shall be sealed around building is less than four stories in height, the enclo-
the duct at the point of penetration of the lowest fire-rated sure wall shall have a fire resistance rating of not
ceiling or floor above the hood in order to maintain the fire less than 1 hour. [NFPA 96:7.7.2.1.IJ

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510.7.1.2 Four Stories or :More. \\There the terms of the and the manufacturer's instructions
building is four stories or more in the enclo- and shall be acceptable to the Authority Having Juris-
sure wall shall have a fire resistance rating of not diction. 96:7.7.4.1 7.7.4.3] The panels shall be
less than 2 hours. [NFPA 96:7.7.2.1 readily accessible.
510.7.1.3 Clearance. Clearance from the duct or the 510.7.5 Fire Zone. Each duct system shall constitute an
exhaust fan to the interior surface of enclosures of individual system serving exhaust hoods in one fire zone
combustible construction shall be not less than 18 on one floor. Multiple ducts shall not be pennitted in a
inches (457 mm), and clearance from the duct to the enclosure unless acceptable to the Authority
interior surface of enclosures of noncombustible or Having Jurisdiction. [NFPA 96:7.7.5]
limited-combustible constmction shall be not less than 510.8 Termination of Exhaust ,"'V:'IIt::III. The cxhaust system
6 inches (152 mm). Provisions for reducing clearances shall telminate as follows:
as described in Section 507.2.2 are not applicable to
(1) Outside the building with a fan or duct.
enclosures. [NFPA 96:7.7.2.2.l - 7.7.2.2.3]
(2) Through the roof, or to the roof from outside, as in
Clearance from the outer surfaces of
Section 510.8.1, or through a wall, as in Section
field-applied grease duct enclosures and factory-built
510.8.2. [NFPA 96:7.8.1]
grease duct cnclosures to the interior surfaces of
constmction installed around them shall be pelmitted 510.8.1 Rooftop Terminations. Rooftop terminations
to be reduced where the field-applied grease duct shall be arranged with or provided with the following
enclosure materials and the factory-built grease duct [NFPA 96:7.8.2.1]:
enclosures are installed in accordance with the condi- (I) Not less than 10 feet (3048 mm) of clearance from
tions of their listings and the manufacturer's instal- the outlet to adjacent buildings, propeliy lines, and
lation instmctions and are acceptable to the Authority air intakes. [NFPA 96:7.8.2.1 (1)] Where space limi-
Having Jurisdiction. [NFPA 96:7.7.2.2.4] tations absolutely prevent a 10 foot (3048 mm) hori-
510.7.2 Materials. For field-applied grease duct enclo- zontal separation tl'om an air intake, a vertical
sures and factory-built grease duct enclosures, the mate- separation shall be permitted, with the exhaust outlet
rials and products shall be provided in accordance with being not less than 3 feet (914 mm) above an air
Section 51O.7.2.l through Section 510.7.2.3. intake located "vithin 10 feet (3048 mm) horizontally.
510.7.2.1 lVlechanical and Structural (2) The exhaust flow directed up and away from the
Field-applied grease duct enclosures and factory-built surface of the roof and not less than 40 inches (1016
grease duct enclosures shall provide mechanical and mm) above the roof surface.
structural integrity, resiliency, and stability where (3) The ability to drain out of traps or low points
subjected to expected building environmental condi- fonned in the fan or near the telmination of the
tions, duct movement under operating condi- system into a collection container that is noncom-
tions, and duct movement as a result of interior and bustible, closed, rainproof, structurally sound for the
exterior fire conditions. 96:7.7.2.2.5] service to which it is applied, and will not sllstain
510.7.2.2 Protection from Damage. Meas- combustion. A grease collection device that is applied
ures shall be taken to prevent physical damage to a to exhaust systems shall not inhibit the perfOlmance
ofa fan. [NFPA 96:7.8.2.1 (4), 7.8.2.1(5)]
covering or enclosure material. A damage to the
covering or enclosure shall be repaired and the Excel[)tI~[)n: Grease containers that are evaluated for

covering or enclosure shall be restored to meet its equivalency with the preceding requirements and
listed as such.
intended listing and fire-resistive rating and to be
acceptable to the Authority Having Jurisdiction.
96:7.7.3.1, 7.7.3.2]
(4) A listed grease duet listed in accordance with Section
510.4, or with ductwork constructed in accordance
I
510.7.2.3 Inspection. In the event of a fire within a with Section 510.5. 96:7.8.2.1(7)]
kitchen exhaust system, the duct, the enclosure, or (5) A hinged upblast fan supplied with flexible weather-
the covering directly applied to the duct shall be proof electrical cable and service hold-open retainer
inspected by qualified personnel to determine to permit proper inspection and cleaning that is listed
whether the duct, the enclosure, and the covering for commercial cooking equipment, provided the
directly applied to the duct are structurally sound, ductwork extends not less than 18 inches (457 mm)
capable of maintaining their fire protection functions, above the roof surface and the fan discharges not less
suitable for continued operation, and acceptable to than 40 inches (] 016 mm) above the roof surface.
the Authority Jurisdiction. [NFPA 96:7.7.3.3] (See Section 511.1.1) [NFPA 96:7.8.2.1 (8)]
510.7.3 Listed. For listed grease ducts, see Section 510.4. (6) Otber approved fan, provided:
510.7.4 Fire Doors. Where enclosure walls are provided, (a) It meets the requirements of Section 510.8.1(1)
they shall be protected by listed fire doors of proper and Section 511.1.3.
rating. Fire doors shall be installed in accordance with (b) Its discharge or its extended duct discharge meets
NFPA 80. Openings on other listed materials or products the requirements of Section 510.8.] (2). [NFPA
shall be clearly identified and labeled according to the 96:7.8.2.1 (9)]

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510.8.1.1 Listed Flexible Connectors. Listed t1ex-

ible connectors shall be permitted to be used on
exterior roof locations where required for proper
equipment vibration isolation.
510.8.1.2 and Cleaning. Fans shall be
provided with safe access and a work surface for
inspection and cleaning. [NFPA 96:7.8.2.2]
510.8.2 \Vall Terminations. Wall terminations shall be
arranged with or provided with the following propeliies: I
I
(I) Through a noncombustible wall with not less than 1 32
I 6 inches
10 feet (3048 mm) of clearance from the outlet to
adjacent buildings, property lines, level,
combustible constlUction, electrical equipment or
lines, and the closest point of an air intake or oper-
able door or window at or below the plane of the
exhaust termination. The closest point of an air
intake or operable door or window above the plane
of the exhaust termination shall be not less than 10
feet (3048 mm) in distance, plus 3 inches (76 mm)
for each 1 degree (0.017 rad) from horizontal, the
of degree being measured from the center of
the exhaust termination to the center of the air
intake, operable door or window. (See Figure
510.8.2)
Exception: A wall termination in a secured area
shall be permitted to be at a lower above For Slunits: I inch = 25.4 mm, I foot 304.8 111111
Notes:
grade where acceptable to the Authority Having 1. Fresh air intake (FAl) applies to an air intake, including an oper-
Jurisdiction. able door or window.
(2) The exhaust flow directed perpendicularly outward 2. Example:
FAJ is same plane as exhaust or lower: 10 feet (min.) between
from the wall face or upward. closet edges.
(3) Ductwork pitched to drain the grease back into the FAI above plane of exhaust: 10 reet 3 inches.
hood(s), or with a drain provided to bring the grease FIGURE 510.8.2
back into a container within the building or into a EXHAUST TERMINATION DISTANCE FROM FRESH AIR INTAKE
(FAI) OR OPERABLE DOOR OR WINDOW
remote grease trap.
[NFPA 96: FIGURE 7.8.3]
(4) A grease duct listed in accordance with Section
510.3.3, or other ducts constructed in accordance
with Section 510.5.
(5) An approved fan, provided it meets the requirements / Exhaust air
Wind direction
of Section 510.8.2(3) and Section 511.1.1 or Section
40 inches (min) ;;
511.1.3. [NFPA 96:7.8.3]
Possible
510.9 Solid-Fuel Duct Systems. \Vhere solid-fuel cooking roof line
equipment is to be vented, the duct system shall be in accor-
dance with Section 517.0.
f
3 feet (min)
511.0 Air Movement.
511.1 Exhaust Fans for Commercial Cooking Equipment.
Where solid-fuel cooking equipment is to be vented, the duct
Fresh
system shall be in accordance with Section 517.0. airin-
511.1.1 Fans. Approved upblast fans with
motors surrounded by the airstream shall be hinged,
supplied with flexible weatherproof electrical cable and For SI units: I inch 25.4 mm. I foot = 304.8 mm
service hold-open retainers, and listed for this use. FIGURE 511.1.1
Figure 511.1.1) Installation shall comply with Section UPBLAST FAN CLEARANCES
510.8. [NFPA96:8.1.1.1, 8.1.1 [NFPA 96: FIGURE 7.8.2.1]

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511.1.2 In-Line Exhaust Fans. In-line fans shall be of % inch carbon steel or
the type with the motor located outside the airstream and stainless steel bolts
1500°F rated sealant 4 inch (max) on center
with belts and pulleys protected from the airstream by a
grease-tight housi ng. They shall be connected to the
exhaust duct by flanges securely bolted as shown in ~ \
Figure 51l.1.2(1) through Figure 511.1.2(4), or by a
system specifically listed for such use. Flexible connec-
tors shall not be used. [NFPA 96:8.1.2.1 - 8.1.2.3]
511.1.2.1 Accessibility. Where the design or posi-
tioning of the fan allows grease to be trapped, a drain
directed to a readily accessible and visible grease
receptacle, not exceeding 1 gallon (4 L), shall be
provided. In-line exhaust fans shall be located in an
Unassembled position Assembled position
easily accessible area of approved size to allow for
service or removal. Where the duct system
For SJ units: 1 inch = 25.4 mm, °C = (OF-32)11.8
connected to the fan is in an enclosure, the space or
room in which the exhaust fan is located shall have FIGURE 511.1.2(3)
the same fire resistance rating as the enclosure. TYPICAL SECTION OF DUCT-TO-FAN
[NFPA 96:8.1.2.4 - 8.1.2.6] CONNECTION-SEALANT METHOD
[NFPA 96: FIGURE 8.1.2.2(c)]
%inch carbon s!eel or
Flanges to be positioned 15000F stal 'ess s!ee! bolts

1
so ttlat the gasket IS , ' () V4 inch carbon steel
protected from direct rated gasKet 4 Inch max on center
or stainless steel weld studs
contact with grease" /Minimum
/ 1 inch by 1 inch by Va incll 4 inch (max) on ~r
/ " ang e 'lange
\ F=X::::====~=.

Unassembled position Assembled position Unassembled position Assembled position

For SI units: 1 inch = 25.4 mill, °C = (OF-32)/1.8 For 81 units: I inch = 25.4 mm , °C = (OF-32)1l.8
FIGURE 511.1.2(1)
FIGURE 511.1.2(4)
TYPICAL SECTION OF DUCT-TO-FAN
TYPICAL SECTION OF DUCT-TO-FAN CONNECTION-
CONI\lECTION-BUTT JOINT METHOD
DIRECT TO FAN INLET CONE METHOD
[NFPA 96: FIGURE 8.1.2.2(a)]
[NFPA 96: FIGURE 8.1.2.2(d)]
Flanges to be positioned 1;4 inch carbon steel or
so that the gasket IS 15000 F stainless steel bolts 511.1.3 Utility Set Exhaust Fans. Utility set exhaust
protected from direct rated gasket 4 incl, (max) on center
contact with grease/ / fans shall be installed in accordance with Section
Minimum on center
/,1 inch bX 1 Incl, by 1;t inch 511.1.3.1 through Section 511.1.3 .3.
¥ angle flange
\ 511.1.3.1 At the Rooftop. Fans installed at the
p==~~=.
rooftop termination point shall be in accordance
with the following:
(1) Section 510.8. 1(1) and Section 510.8.1.2.
[NFPA 96:8.1.3.1]
(2) Flexible connectors shall be permitted.
(3) A drain shall be directed to a readily accessible
and visible grease receptacle not to exceed 1
gallon (4 L). [NFPA 96:8.1.3.6]
Unassembled position Assembled position
511.1.3.2 Within the Building. Fans installed
within the building shall be in accordance with the
For Slunits:1 inch = 25.4 mm, °C = eF-32)/1.8 following:
FIGURE 511.1.2(2) (1) Located in an easily accessible area of adequate
TYPICAL SECTION OF DUCT-TO-FAN size to allow for service or removal. [NFPA
CONNECTION-OVERLAPPING METHOD 96:8.1.3.2]
[NFPA 96: FIGURE 8.1.2.2(b)]

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Flexible connectors shall be prohibited. [NFPA 511.3 Air. Replacement air quantity shall be
96:8.1.3.5] sufficient to prevent negative pressures in the commercial
A drain shall be directed to a readily accessible cooking from exceeding 0.02 inch water column (0.005
and visible grease not to exceed I kPa). Where its fire-extinguishing system makeup I
gallon (4 L). [NFPA 96:8.1.3.6] air supplied internally to a hood shall be shut off. [NFPA
5U.1.3.3 Duct Systems. Duct systems connected to 96:8.3]
fans in an enclosure shall be in aecordance with the Compensating hoods shall meet the airflow
following: requirements specified in Section 508.4.1.3 through Section
(I) The space or room in which the exhaust fan is 508.4.1.5. Compensating hoods shall extract not less than 20
located shall have the same fire resistance percent of their required cxhaust airflow from the kitchen
as the enclosure. area.
(2) The fan shall be connected to the exhaust duct 5U.4 Common Duct Master kitchen
by flanges securely bolted as shown in exhaust ducts that serve multiple tenants shall include provi-
511.1.2(1) through Figure 511.1.2(4) or by a sion to bleed air from outdoors or from adjacent spaces into
system specifically listed for sllch use. [NFPA the master exhaust duct where required to maintain the neces-
96:8.1.3.3,8.1.3.4J
smy minimum air velocity in the master exhaust duct.
511.1.4 Construction. Exhaust fan housings shall be 96:8.4.1J
constmcted of carbon steel not less than 0.054 of an inch
511.4.1 Connections. The bleed-air ducts shall connect to
(1.37 111111) (No. 16 MSG) in thickness or stainless steel
the top or side of the master exhaust duct. [NFPA 96:8.4.2]
not less than 0.043 of an inch (1.09 mm) (No. 18 MSG) in
thickness or, where listed, constructed in accordance with 511.4.2 Fire Damper. The bleed-air duct shall have a fire
the terms of the listing. 96:8.1.4] damper not less than 12 inches (305 mm) from the
511.1.5 NUsceHaneous. Openings for cleaning, servicing, exhaust duct connection. [NFPA
and inspection shall be in accordance with the require- 511.4.3 Construction and Clearance. The bleed-air
ments of Section 5] 0.3.2. Clearances shall be in accor- duct shall have the same construction and clearance
dance with the requirements of Section 507.2, or Section requirements as the main exhaust duct from the connec-
510.7.1.3 where installed within an enclosure. [NFPA tion to the exhaust duct to not less than 12 inches (305
96:8.1.5.1 8.] mm) on both sides of the fire damper. [NFPA 96:8.4.4J
511.1.6 Standard. Wiring and electrical shall
'-'\.IL'.'IJ1H'-'I.H
511.4.4
comply with Cal(j'ornia Electrical Code.
means of using volume dampers) the
511.2 Airflow. The air velocity through a duct shall be not bleed air quantity. [NFPA 96:8.4.5J
less than 500 feet per minute (ft/min) (2.54 m/s) and not
exceed 2500 ft/min (12.7 m/s). SU.4.S Location. Means to adjust the bleed
air quantity shall be installed in between the fire damper
511.2.1 Exceptions. Transition duct sections that do not
and the source of bleed air. [NFPA 96:8.4.6]
exceed 3 feet (914 mm) in and do not contain
grease traps shall be permitted to be connected to hoods 511.4.6 Bleed Air Duct. A bleed air duct shall not be
and exhaust fans that do not meet this velocity. [NFPA used for the exhaust of grease-laden vapors and shall be
96:8.2.1.2] so labeled. [NFPA 96:8.4.7]
511.2.2 Exhaust-Air Volumes. Exhaust air volumes for 511.4.7 Disconnect. Unused tenant exhaust connections
hoods shall be of sufficient level to provide for capture to the master exhaust duct that are not lIsed as bleed air
and removal of grease-laden cooking vapors. Test data, connections shall be disconnected and sealed at the main
performance tests approved by the Authority duct. [NFPA
Jurisdiction, or both, shall be provided. displayed. or both.
511.5 Solid-Fuel Air Movement Requi.rements. Where
upon request.
solid-fuel cooking equipment is lIsed, exhaust and
.Il:..iA'-~IJU~JlB. Lower exhaust air volumes shall be pe11l1itted
ment air also shall be in accordance with Section 517.0.
during no-load cooking conditions, provided they are
sufficient to capture and remove flue gases and residual
vapors from cooking equipment. [NFPA 96:8.2.2] 512.0 rIlU1uua. Equipment.
511.2.3 Operation. A hood exhaust fanes) shall continue 512.1 Dampers shall not be installed in exhaust
to operate after the system has been acti- ducts or exhaust duct systems. [NFPA 96:9.1.1]
vated, unless fan shutdown is required by a listed compo-
512.1.1 Use. Where specifically listed for such use or
nent of the ventilation system or by the design of the
where required as part of a listed device or system,
extinguishing The hood exhaust fan shall not be
required to start upon activation of the extinguishing dampers in exhaust ducts or exhaust duct systems shall
system where the exhaust fan and cooking equipment be pemlitted. [NFPA 96:9.1.2]
served by the fan have previously been shut down. [NFPA 512.2 Electrical Wiring systems shall not be I
96:8.2.3] installed in ducts. 96:9.2.1]

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512.2.1 Device Installation in Ducts. Where specifically 513.1JProtection. Cooking equipment that produces
listed for such use motors, Iights, and other electrical grease-laden vapors (such as, but not limited to, deep-fat
devices shall be permitted to be installed in ducts or hoods fryers, ranges, griddles, broilers, woks, tilting skillets,
or located in the path of travel of exhaust products. [NFPA and braising pans) and can be a sourcc of ignition
96:9.2.2] grease in the hood, grease removal deviee, or duct shall
512.2.2 Location. Lighting units in hoods shall not be be protected by fire-extinguishing equipment.
located in concealed spaces except as permitted by 513.2 Types of Equipment. Fire-extinguishing equipment
Section 512.2.3 and Section 512.2.4. [NFPA 96:9.2.3.2] shall include both automatic fire-extinguishing systems as
512.2.3 Concealed Spaces. Lighting units shall be primary protection and portable fire extinguishers as
permitted in concealed spaces where such units are part secondary backup. [NFPA 96:] 0.2.1]
of a listed exhaust hood. [NFPA 96:9.2.3.3] 513.2.1 Identification. A placard shall be conspicuously
512.2.4 Listed Lighting Units. Listed lighting units placed near the fire extinguisher that states that the fire
specifically listed for such lise and installed in accor- protection system shall be activated prior to the fire-
dance with the terms of the listing shall be permitted to extinguisher. [NFPA 96: 10.2.2]
be installed in concealed spaces. [NFPA 96:9.2.3.4] 513.2.2 Standard. Commercial cooking equipment thai
512.2.5 Standard. Electrical equipment shall be installed grea.)'e laden vapors shall be provided with a
nl'r1rillr'O

in accordance with Cal~/ornia Electrical Code, with due Type J Hood, in accordance with this Code. and an auto-
regard to the effects of vapor, and grease on the matic/ire extinguishing ...,ystem that is listed and labeled
equipment. for its intended use asfolfows:
512.3 Other Equipment. Fume incinerators, thermal (l) Wet chemical extinguishing sJ1stem 17A, Stan-
recovery units, air pollution control devices, or other devices dard for "Vet Chemical Extinguishing Systems),
shall be permitted to be installed in ducts, hoods or to be "wilh UL 300, Fire Testing of'Fire Extin-
located in the path of travel of exhaust products where specif- guishing Systems for Protection of' Restaurant
ically approved for such lise. [NFPA 96:9.3.1] Downgrading Cooking Equiprnent. All existing dl)' chemical and
other parts of the exhaust system due to the installation of wet chemical extinguishing systems shall COl1/p~Y ltith
these approved devices, whether listed or not, shall not be UL 300, Fire of Fire £ytillguL<Jzing Systems
allowed. [NFPA 96:9.3.2] for Protection ofRestaurant Cooking Equipment.
512.3.1 Fire-Extinguishing An equipment, listed Carbon dioxide extinguishing .')}'stems (NFPA
or otherwise, that provides secondary filtration or air pollu- Standard on Carbon Dioxide Extinguishing
tion control and that is installed in the path of travel of Systems).
exhaust products shall be provided with an approved auto- (3) Automaticjire sprinkler systems (NFPA
matic fire-extinguishing system, installed in accordance the Installation of Sprinkler
All existing dl)! chemical and wet chemical extinguishing
with fire-extinguishing system manufacturer's installation
systems shall comp~y with UL 300, 110 later than the
instructions, for the protection of the component sections
second required of'the system f(Jllowing the
of the equipment and shall include protection of the duct-
e.ilective date olthis section.
work downstream of the equipment, whether or not the
equipment is provided with a damper. Filter media used
(I) Automatic fire-extinguishing equipment provided as
in secondary filtration or air pollution control units and not
part of listed recirculating systems in accordance
in accordance with Section 509.2.3 shall have fire protee-
with UL 71 OB. [NFPA 96: I 0.2.6]
tion that is adequate for the filter media being used in
(2) Public schools kitchens, lvithout deep-J(a
accordanee with the fire-extinguishing manufac-
shall be upgraded to a UL 300, Fire Testing
turer's installation instructions. Where the equipment
Extinguishing ~~vstemsfor Protection of Restaurant
provides a source of ignition, it shall be provided with a
Cooking Equipment, compliant ,\ystem during state
detection to operate the fire-extinguishing system funded modernizatiol1 projects that are under the
protecting the equipment. [NFPA 96:9.3.3 9.3.4] jurisdiction of the Division of the State Architect.
512.3.2 Air Recirculation. Where a cooking exhaust 513.2.3 Existing Systems. In existing systems, where
system employs an air pollution control device that recir- changes in the cooking media, positioning, or replace-
culates air into the building, the requirements of Section ment of eooking equipment oecur, the fire-extinguishing
516.0 shall apply. [NFPA 96:9.3.5] system shall be made in accordance witb Section 513.2.2.
512.4 Solid-Fuel Auxiliary Equipment. Where solid fuel [NFPA 96:10.2.3.1]
cooking comprises a part of a cooking operation, additional 513.2.4 ]\tlodification of Hood Systems. An
provisions and equipment as described in Section 517.0 shall abandoned pipe or conduit from a previous installation
be used where required. shall be removed from within the hood, plenum, and
exhaust duct. [NFPA 96: 10.2.7.1]
513.0 Fire-Extinguishing Eqmr)mlcnt 513.2.4.1 Sealing. Penetrations and holes resulting
513.1 General. Fire-extinguishing equipment for the protection from the removal of conduit or piping shall be sealed
of grease removal devices, hood exhaust plenums, and exhaust with listed or equivalent liquid-tight sealing devices.
duct systems shall be provided. [NFPA 96: 10.] .1] [NFPA 96:10.2.7.2]

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513.2.4.2 Obstructions. The addition of obstlUctions (2) Local alarm service that will cause the sounding of
to spray pattems from the cooking appliance nozzle(s) an audible signal at a constantly attended point.
such as baftle plates, shelves, or a modification shall (3) Locking valves open.
not be permitted. [N FPA 96: 10.2.7.3J
(4) Sealing of valves and approved weekly recorded
513.2.4.3 System Re-evaluation. Changes or modi- inspection. [NFPA 96: 10.2.1 OJ
fications to the hazard after installation of the fire-
513.3 Simultaneous Operation. Fixed pipe extinguishing
extinguishing systems shall result in re-evaluation
systems in a single hazard area shall be arranged for simulta-
of the system design by a properly trained, qualified,
neous automatic operation upon actuation of anyone of the
and certified person(s). [NFPA 96:10.2.7.4J
systems. [NFPA 96:10.3.IJ
513.2.5 Fixed Baffle Hoods with Water Wash. Grease
513.3.1 Automatic Sprinkler System. Simultaneous
removal devices, hood exhaust plenums, and exhaust ducts operation shall not be required where the fixed pipe
requiring protection in accordance with Section 513.1 shall
extinguishing system is an automatic sprinkler system.
be pennitted to be protected by a listed fixed baffle hood
[NFPA 96:10.3.2]
containing a constant or fire-actuated water wash system
that is listed and in accordance with UL 300 or other equiv- 513.3.2 Dry or Wet Chemical Systems. Simultaneous
alent standards and shall be installed in accordance with operation shall be required where a dry or wet chemical I
the requirements of their listing. [NFPA 96: 10.2.8.1 J system is used to protect common exhaust ductwork by I
the methods specificd in NFPA 17 A, Wet Chemical II
513.2.5.1 Domestic Water Supply. The water for Extinguishing Systems. [NFPA 96: 10.3.3]
listed, fixed baffle hood assemblies shall be
permitted to be supplied from the domestic water 513.4 Fuel Shutoff. Upon activation of a fire-extinguishing
supp ly where the minimum water pressure and flow system for a cooking operation, sources of fuel and electric
are provided in accordance with the terms of the power that produce heat to equipment requiring protection by
listing. [NFPA 96: 10.2.8.3J that system shall automatically shut ofT. [NFPA 96: 10.4.1 J
513.2.5.2 Control Valve. The water supply shall be Exception: Solid-fuel cooking operations.
controlled by a supervised water supply control 513.4.1 Steam. Steam supplied from an cxtemal source
valve. [NFPA 96: 10.2.8.4J shall not be required to automatically shut off. [NFPA
513.2.5.3 Activation. The water wash in the fixed 96: 10.4.2]
baffle hood specifically listed to extinguish a fire 513.4.2 Protection Not Required. A gas appliance not
shall be activated by the cooking equipment extin- requiring protection, but located under the same ventilating
guishing system. [NFPA 96: 10.2.8.5J equipment, shall also automatically shut off upon activa-
tion of an extinguishing system. [NFPA 96: 10.4.3]
513.2.5.4 Water-Wash System. A water-wash
system approved to be used for protection of the 513.4.3 Manual Reset. Shutoff devices shall require
grease removal device(s), hood exhaust plenum(s), manual reset. [NFPA 96: 10.4.4 J
exhaust d uct( s), or combination thereof shall include 513.5 Manual Activation. A readily accessible means for
instruction and electrical interface for simultaneous manual activation shall be located between 42 inches and 481
activation of the water-wash system from an auto- inches (1067 mm and 1219 mm) above the floor, be accessible I
matic fire-extinguishing system, where the auto- in the event of a fire, be located in a path of egress, and clearly
matic fire-extinguishing system is used for cooking identifY the hazard protected. A manual actuation device shall
equipment protection. [NFPA 96: 10.2.8.6J be located not less than 10 feet (3048 mm) where possible and
513.2.5.5 Exception. Where the fire-extinguishing less than 20 feet (6096 mm) from the protected kitchen appli-
system provides protection for the cooking equip- ance(s) within the path of egress. Manual actuation using a
ment, hood, and duct, activation of the water-wash cable-operated pull station shall require not more than 40
shall not be required. [NFPA 96: 10.2.8.7J pounds-force (Ibi) (178 N), with a pull movement not to exceed
513.2.5.6 Water Supply. The water required for 14 inches (356 mm) to activate the automatic fire extinguishing I
listed automatic fire-extinguishing systems shall be system. The automatic and manual means of system activation
permitted to be supplied from the domestic water external to the control head or releasing device shall be sepa-
supply where the minimum water pressure and flow rate and independent of each other so that failure of one will not
are provided in accordance with the terms of the impair the operation of the other. [NFPA 96:10.5.1 - 10.5.2J
listing. The water supply shall be controlled by a 513.5.1 Location of Manual Activation Device. The
supervised water supply control valve. [NFPA manual means of system activation shall be permitted to be
96: 10.2.9] common with the automatic means where the manual acti-
513.2.6 Water Valve Supervision. Valves controlling the vation device is located between the control head or
water supply to listed fixed baftle hood assemblies, auto- releasing device and the first fusible link. [NFPA 96: 10.5.3J
matic fire-extinguishing systems, or both shall be listed 513.5.2 Automatic Sprinkler System. An automatic sprin-
indicating type of valve and shall be supervised open by kler system shall not require a manual means of system
one of the following methods: activation. [NFPA 96: 1O.5.4J
(1) Central station, proprietary, or remote station alarm 513.5.3 Manual Actuator(s). The means for manual
service. actuator shall be mechanical or rely on electrical power

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for activation in accordance with Section 513.5.4. [NFPA install the specific system being provided. The installer shall
96: 10.5.5] provide certification to the Authority Having Jurisdiction that I
513.5.4 Standby Power Supply. Electrical power shall be the installation is in agreement with the terms of the listing and
pellnitted to be used for manual activation where a standby the manufacturer's installation instructions, approved design, I
power supply is provided or where supervision is provided or both. [NFPA96:10.9.2]
in accordance with Section 513.7. [NFPA 96: 10.5.6] 513.11 Portable Fire Extinguishers. Portable fire extin-
513.6 System Annunciation. Upon activation of an auto- guishers shall be installed in kitchen cooking areas in accor-
matic fire-extinguishing system, an audible alarm or visual dance with Chapter 3, Title 19 California Code of
indicator shall be provided to show that the system has acti- Reglliations and shall be specifically listed for such use. Such
vated. [NFPA 96: 10.6.1] extinguishers shall use agents that saponify upon contact with
hot grease and shall be maintained in accordance with
513.6.1 Signaling. Where a fire alaml signaling system is
Chapter 3, Title 19 Cal~fornia Code 0/ Regulations.
serving the occupancy where the extinguishing system is
located, the activation of the automatic fire-extinguishing 513.11.1 Permitted Use. Portable fire extinguishers listed
system shall activate the fire alarm signaling system. specifically for use in the kitchen cooking areas shall also be
permitted.
[NFPA 96: 10.6.2]
513.11.2 Other Fire Extinguishers. Other fire extin-
513.7 System Supervision. Where electrical power is
guishers in the kitchen area shall be installed in accor-
required to operate the automatic fire-extinguishing system,
dance with Chapter 3, Title 19 Ca!(fornia Code of
the system shall be monitored by a supervisory alarm, with a
Regulations.
standby power supply provided in accordance with Section
513.7.1. [NFPA96:10.7.1] 513.12 SoHd-Fue1 Fire-Extinguishing Equipment. Where
513.7.1 Automatic Fire-Extinguishing System. Where a solid-fuel cooking equipment is served by fire extinguishing
fixed automatic fire-extinguishing system includes auto- equipment, the provisions of Section 517.0 shall apply.
matic mechanical detection and actuation as a backup
detection system, electrical power monitoring and reserve 514.0 Procedures for the Use, Inspection, Testing, and
power supply shall not be required. [NFPA 96: 10.7.2] Maintenance of Equipment.
513.7.2 Supervision. System supervision shall not be 514.1 Operating Procedures. Exhaust systems shall be oper-
required where a fire-extinguishing system(s) is inter- ated where cooking equipment is tumed on. [NFPA 96: 11.1.1]
connected or interlocked with the cooking equipment
514.1.1 Filters. Filter-equipped exhaust systems shall
power source(s) so that where the fire-extinguishing
system becomes inoperable due to power failure, sources not be operated with filters removed. [NFPA 96: 11.1.2]
of fuel or electric power that produce heat to cooking 514.1.2 Openings. Openings provided for replacing air
equipment serviced by that hood shall automatically shut exhausted through ventilating equipment shall not be
off. [NFPA 96:10.7.3] restricted by covers, dampers, or other means that would
513.7.3 Listed Water Wash System. System supervi- reduce the operating efficiency of the exhaust system.
sion shall not be required where an automatic fire-extin- [NFPA 96:11.1.3]
guishing system, including automatic mechanical 514.1.3 Posting of Instructions. Instructions for manu-
detection and actuation, is electrically connected to a ally operating the fire-extinguishing system shall be
listed tire-actuated water-wash system for simultaneous posted conspicuously in the kitchen and shall be
operation of both systems. [NFPA 96:10.7.4] reviewed periodically with employees by the manage-
513.8 Special Design and Application. Hoods containing ment. [NFPA 96: 11.1.4]
automatic fire-extinguishing systems are protected areas; there- 514.1.4 Listing and Manufacturer's Instructions.
fore, these hoods are not considered obstmctions to overhead Listed exhaust hoods shall be operated in accordance
sprinkler systems and shall not require floor coverage under- with the terms of their listings and the manufacturer's
neath. [NFPA 96: 10.8.1] instructions. [NFPA 96: 11.1.5]
513.8.1 Single Device. A single Iisted detection device, 514.1.5 Nonoperational. Cooking equipment shall not
listed with the extinguishing system, shall be pennitted be operated while its fire-extinguishing system or
for more than one appliance where installed in accordance exhaust system is nonoperational or otherwise impaired.
with the terms of the listing. [NFPA 96:10.8.2] [NFPA 96: 11.1.6]
513.9 Review and Certification. Where required, complete 514.1.6 Secondary Contro] Equipment. Secondary
drawings of the system installation, including the hood(s), filtration and pollution control equipment shall be oper-
exhaust duct(s), and appliances, along with the interface of the ated in accordance with the terms of its listing and the
fire-extinguishing system detectors, piping, nozzles, fuel manufacturer's instmctions. [NFPA 96: 11.1.7] I
shutoff devices, agent storage container(s), and manual actua- 514.1.7 Inspection Frequency. Inspection and mainte-
tion device(s), shall be submitted to the Authority Having Juris- nance of equipment allowed in Section 512.3 shall be
diction. [NFPA 96:10.9.1] conducted by trained and qualified persons at a
513.10 Installation Requirements. Installation of systems frequency determined by the manufacturer's instructions
shall be performed by persons properly trained and qualified to or equipment listing. [NFPA 96: 11.1.8]

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514.2 Maintenance of the fire-extinguishing 514.4 Cleaning of Exhaust Systems. Upon inspection,
systems and listed exhaust hoods containing a constant or fire- where the exhaust system is found to be contaminated with
activated water system that is listed to extinguish a tire in the deposits from vapors, the contaminated portions
grease removal devices, hood exhaust plenums, and exhaust of the exhaust system shall be cleaned by a trained, quali-
ducts shall be made by trained, qualified, and celtified person(s) fied, and certified company or person(s) acceptable to the
or company acceptable to the AuthOlity Having Jurisdiction not Authority Jurisdiction. [NFPA 96: 11.6.1 J
less than evelY 6 months. [NFPA 96: 11.2.1 J
514.4.1 Removal of Contaminants. grease
514.2.1 Requirements. Actuation components,
removal devices, fans, ducts, and other appurtenances
including remote manual pull stations, mechanical or
shall be cleaned to remove combustible contaminants
electrical devices, detectors, and actuators shall be
checked for proper operation during the inspection in prior to surfaces becoming heavily contaminated with
accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. In addi- grease or oily sludge. [NFPA 96: 11
tion to these requirements, the specific inspection and 514.4.2 Electrical Switches. At the start of the cleaning
maintenance requirements of the extinguishing system process, electrical switches that could be activated acci-
standards as well as the applicable listed installation and dentally shall be locked out. [NFPA 96: 11.6.3]
maintenance manuals and service bulletins shall be 514.4.3 FiI-c Components of the
followed. [NFPA 96: 11.2.2, 11.2.3]
fire suppression system shall not be rendered inoperable
514.2.2 Fusible Links and Spdnkler Heads. Fusible during the cleaning process. [NFPA 96: 11.6.4]
links of metal alloy and automatic sprinkler heads of
metal alloy shall be replaced not less than semiannually 514.4.4 Fire-extinguishing systems shall be
as permitted by Section 514.2.3 and Section permitted to be rendered inoperable during the
[NFPA 96: 11.2.4] process where serviced by trained and qualified persons.
514.2.3 Inspection Tag. The year of manufacture and the [NFPA 96: 11.6.5]
date ofinstallation of the fusible links shall be marked on 514.4.5 Solvents/Cleaning Aids. Flammable solvents or
the system inspection tag. The shall be signed or other flammable cleaning aids shall not be used. [NFPA
initialed by the installer. [NFPA 96: 11 11.2.5.1 J 96: l1.6.6J
Detection devices other than fusible links and auto- 514.4.6 Cleaning Chemicals. chemicals shall
matic sprinklers shall be serviced or replaced in accordance not be applied on fusible links or other detection devices
with the manufacturer's instructions. of the automatic extinguishing system. [NFPA 96: 11.6.7J
514.2.4 Temperature-Sensing Elements. Fixed temper-
514.4.7 Coating. After the exhaust system is cleaned, it
ature-sensing elements other than the fusible metal alloy
type shall be permitted to remain continuously in shall not be coated with powder or other substance.
provided they are inspected, cleaned, and replaced in [NFPA 96: 11.6.8J
accordance with the manufacturer's instructions every 514.4.8 Access Panels and Cover Plates. Where
12 months to ensure operation of the system as designed. cleaning are completed, access panels
96: 11.2.7] and cover shall be restored to their normal opera-
514.2.5 Certification. Where required, certificates of tional condition. [NFPA 96: 11.6.9]
inspection and maintenance shall be forwarded to the 514.4.9 Date of Inspection. Where an access panel is
Authority Having Jurisdiction. [NFPA 96: 11.2.8]
removed, a service company label or preprinted with
514.3 Inspection for Grease Buildup. The entire exhaust the name of the company and the date of inspec-
system shall be inspected for grease buildup by a trained,
tion or cleaning shall be affixed near the affected access
qualified, and certified company or person(s) acceptable to
panels. [NFPA 96: 11.6.lOJ
the Authority Having Jurisdiction and in accordance with
Table 514.3. [NFPA 96: 11 514.4.10 Airflow. Dampers and ditl1.1SerS shall be posi-
tioned for proper airflow. [NFPA 96: 11.6.11 J
TABLE 514.3 514.4.11 State. Where cleaning procedures arc
EXHAUST SYSTEM INSPECTION SCHEDULE completed, electrical switches and system components
[I'lFPA 96: TABLE 11
shall be returned to an operable state. [NFPA 96: 11.6.
TYPE OR VOLUME OF COOKING FREQUENCY FREQUENCY
514.4.12 Certification of Service. Where an exhaust
Systems Monthly cleaning service used, a certificate showing the name
Systems cooking opera- of the company, the name of the person
tions such as 24-hour cooking, charbroiling, or Quarterly performing the work, and the date of inspection or
wok cooking. cleaning shall be maintained on the [NFPA
serving moderate-volume 96: 11.6.13]
Semiannually
514.4.13 Report Provided. After cleaning or inspection
Systems serving low-volume opera- is completed, the exhaust company and the
tions, such as churches, day camps, seasonal Annually
person performing the work at the location shall provide
businesses, or senior centcrs.
the owner of the system with a written report that also

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specifies areas that were inaccessible, not cleaned, or 515.3 Cooking Equipment Maintenance. Inspection and
both. [NFPA96:11.6.14] servicing of the cooking equipment shall be made not less
514.4.14 Unclean Area. Where required, certificates of than annually by properly trained and qualified persons.
[NFPA 96: 11.7.1]
inspection and cleaning and reports of areas not cleaned
shall be submitted to the Authority Having Jurisdiction. 515.3.1 Cleaning. Cooking equipment that collects
[NFPA 96: 11.6. ] 5] grease below the surface, behind the equipment, or in
cooking equipment flue gas exhaust, such as griddlcs or
charbroilers, shall be inspected and, where found with
515.0 Minimum Safety Requirements for Cooking grease accumulation, cleaned by a properly trained, qual-
ment. ified, and certified person acceptable to the Authority
515.1 Cooking Cooking equipment shall be Having Jurisdiction. [NFPA 96:11.7.2]
approved based on one of the following criteria:
(1) Listings by a testing laboratory. 516.0 Recirculating Systems.
(2) Test data acceptable to the Authority Having Jurisdiction. 516.1 General Requirements. Recirculating systems
[NFPA 96: 12.1. 1] containing or for use with appliances used in processes
producing smokc or grease-laden vapors shall be equipped
515.1.11nstaHation. Listed appliances shall be installed
with components in accordance with the following:
in accordance with the terms of their listings and the
(l) The clearance requirements of Section 507.2.
manufacturer's installation instructions. [NFPA
96:12.1.2.1] (2) A hood complying with the requirements of Section
508.0.
515.1.1.1 Re-evaluation. Cooking appliances
(3) Grease removal devices shall comply with Scction 509.0.
requiring protection shall not be moved, modified,
or realTanged without prior re-evaluation of the fire- (4) The air movement requirements of Section 511.2.1 and
extinguishing system by the system installer or serv- Section 511.2.2.
ICing unless otherwise allowed by the (5) Auxiliary equipment (such as particulate and odor
of the fire-extinguishing system. [NFPA 96: 12.1.2.2] removal devices) shall comply with Section 512.0.
515.1.1.2 Prior Location. The fire-extinguishing (6) Fire-extinguishing equipment shall comply with the
requirements of Section 513.0.
system shall not require re-evaluation where the
cooking appliances are moved to pcrform mainte- Exception: References to ducts in Section 513.1 and
nance and cleaning provided the appliances are Section 513.5.
return cd to approved dcsign location prior to (7) The use and maintenance requirements of Section 514.0.
cooking operations, and disconnected fire-extin- (8) The minimum requirements of Section 515.0.
guishing system nozzles attached to the appliances The requirements of Section 516.0. [NFPA 96: \3.1]
are reconnected in accordance with the manufac- 516.2 Design Restrictions. Recirculating systems shall
turer's instructions. [NFPA 96: 12.1.2.3] comply with Section 5] 6.2. [NFPA 96: 13.2]
515.1.1.3 lVlinimum Space. Deep-fat fryers shall be 516.2.1 Gas/Electrically Fueled Cooking Appliances.
installed with not less than a 16 inch (406 mm) space Gas or electrically fueled cooking appliances shall be
between the fryer and surface flames iI'om adjacent used. [NFPA 96: 13.2.1] Gas-fueled appliances shall not
cooking equipment. [NFPA 96:12.1.2.4] have the combustion flue outlet(s) directly connected to
515.1.1,4 Space Not Required. Where a steel or the recirculating system. Gas-fueled appliances shall
have not less than a 18 inch (457 l11m) clearance from
tempered glass baffle plate is installed not less than
the flue outlet to the filter inlet in accordance with
8 inches (203 111m) in height between the fryer and
Section 509.2.2 and shall be in accordance with the
surface flames of the adjacent appliance, the require-
installation requirements of NFPA 54 or NFPA 58.
ment for a 16 inch (406 mm) space shall not apply. [NFPA 96:13.2.3]
[NFPA 96: 12.1.2.5]
515.1.1.5 Minimum \Vhere the fryer and
the surface flames are at different horizontal
516.2.2 Recirculation. Recirculating systems shall be
listed with a testing laboratory in accordance with UL
7108 or equivalent. [NFPA 96: 13.2.4]
I
planes, a height of not less than 8 inches (203 mm) 516.2.3 Protection. Cooking appliances that require
shall be measured from the higher of the two. protection and that are under a recirculating hood shall be
[NFPA 96: 12.1.2.5.1] protected by either the integral fire protection system for
515.2 Controls. Deep-fat fryers shall be equipped the hood or a system in accordance with Section 513.0.
with a separate high-limit control in addition to the adjustable [NFPA 96: 13.2.4.2]
operating control (thennostat) to shut off fuel or energy where 516.2.4 Maximum Limits. A recirculating system shall
the fat temperature reaches 475°F (246°C) at 1 inch (25.4 not use cooking equipment that exceeds that recirculating
mm) below the surface. [NFPA 96: 12.2] system's labeled maximum limits for that type of equip-

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ment, stated in maximum energy input, maximum 516.3.4 Minimum Airflow. An airtlow s'.vitch or trans-
cooking temperature, and maximum square area of ducer shall be provided after the last fi Iter component to
cooking surface or cubic volume of cooking cavity. ensure that a minimum airflow is maintained. This device
[NFPA 96: 13.2.6] opens the interlock circuit where the airflow falls 25
516.2.5 Label. The listing label shall show the type(s) of percent below the system's normal operating f10w or 10
cooking equipment tested and the maximum limits spec- percent below its listed minimum whichever is
ified in Section 5] 6.2.4. [NFPA 96:13.2.7] lower. This switch or transducer shall be a manual reset
516.2.6 Fire A fire-actuated damper shal1 be device or circuit. [NFPA 96: 13.3.5.1 13.3.5.3J
installed at the exhaust outlet of the system. [NFPA 516.4 Location and Application Restrictions. The location
96: 1 The actuation device shall have a maximum of recirculating systems shall be approved by the Authority
temperature rating of3 75°F (191 [NFPA 96: 13.2.10] Having Jurisdiction. Items to be reviewed in the fire risk
516.2.7 Installation of Electrical No electrical assessment shall include, but not be limited to, life safety,
wiring shall be installed in the interior sections of the combustibility of surroundings, proximity to air vents, and
hood plenum that is capable of becoming exposed to total fuel load. [NFPA 96: 13.4]
grease.
516.5 Additional Fire Safety eQuir'cnlerlts. In addition to
Exception: As pennitted by the Caltfornia Electrical Code. the appliance llozzle(s), a recirculating system shall be listed
516.2.8 Power Supply. The power supply of an electro- with the fire protection for grease filters, grease filtration, odor
static precipitator (ESP) shall be of the "cold spark," filtration units, and ductwork where applicable. [NFPA
ferroresonant in which the voltage falls off as the 96: 13.5.1]
current draw of a short increases. [NFPA 96: 13.2.11]
516.5.1 Installation Downstream. In addition to other
516.2.9 Listing Evaluation. Listing evaluation shall fire-extinguishing actuation device, there shall be
include tbe following: a fire-extinguishing system actuation device installed
(I) Capture and containment of vapors at published and downstream of an ESP. [NFPA 96:
labeled airflows.
516.5.2 Locations. The requirements of Section 513.6
(2) Grease discharge at the exhaust outlet of the system shall also apply to recirculating system locations. [NFPA
not to exceed an average of2.9 E-09 (ozlin 3) (5.0 E- 96: 13.5.3]
06 kg/m3) of exhausted air sampled from that equip-
ment at maximum amount of product that is capable 516.6 Use and !\1aintenance. Automatic or manual covers
of being processed over a continuous 8 hour test in on cooking appliances, especially fryers, shall not interfere
accordance with EPA Test Method 202, with the with the application of the fire suppression system. [NFPA
system operating at its minimum listed a irflovv. 96:13.6.1]
(3) Listing and labeling of clearance to combustibles 516.6.1 Manufacturer's instructions. Filters shall be
from the top, and bottom. cleaned or replaced in accordance with the manufac-
Electrical connection in the field in accordance with turer's instructions. [NFPA 96: 1
the Cal[fornia Electrical Code. 516.6.2 Cleaning Schedule. ESP's shall be cleaned a
(5) Interlocks on removable components that lie in the minimum of once per week in accordance with the manu-
path of airflow within the unit to ensure that they are facturer's instructions. [N FPA 96: 13.6.3] I
in place during operation of the cooking appliance. 516.6.3 Hood Plenum and Blower Section '-'."~""''''j;;,
[NFPA 96: 13.2.12J Sch.edule. The entire hood plenum and the blower
516.3 Interlocks. The recirculating system shall be provided section shall be cleaned not less than once every 3
with interlocks of critical components and operations as indi- months. [NFPA 96: 13.6.4]
cated in Section 516.3. I through Section 516.3.3 such that, 516.6.4 Inspection of Safety Interlocks. Inspection and
I where an interlock is interrupted, the cooking appliance shall testing of the total operation and safety interlocks in
not be able to operate. [NFPA 96: 13.3.1] accordance with the manufacturer's instructions sllall be
516.3.1 Airflow Sections. Closure panels encompassing performed by qualified service personnel not less than
airflow sections shall have interlocks to ensure the panels once every 6 months, or more frequently 'vvhere required.
are in place and fully sealed. [NFPA 96: 13.3.2] [NFPA 96: 13.6.5]
516.3.2 Filter Component. Each filter component 516.6.5 Inspection. Fire-extinguishing equipment shall
and odor) shall have an interlock to prove the be inspected in accordance with Section 514.2. [NFPA
component is in place. [NFPA 96: 13.3.3] 96: 13.6.6]
516.3.3 ESP Interlocks. Each ESP shall have a sensor to 516.6.6 Maintenance A signed and dated log of
prove its perf0n11anCe is as designed, with no intelTUption maintenance as performed in accordance with Section
of the power to exceed 2 minutes. [NFPA 96: 13.3.4.1J 516.6.3 and Section 516.6.4 shall be 011 the premises for
516.3.3.1 lVlanual Reset. The sensor shall be a use by the Authority Jurisdiction. [NFPA
manual reset device or circuit. [NFPA 96: 13.3.4.2] 96: 13.6.7]

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517.0 Solid-Fuel Cooking Operations. the effluent discharging from the appliances. The hood and
517.1 Application. Venting requirements of solid- its exhaust system shall be in accordance with the provisions
fuel cooking operations shall be determined in accordance of Section 508.0 through Section 513.0. 96: 14.3.1, I
with Section 517.1.1 through Section 517.1.6. [NFPA
96:14.IJ
517.1.1 Natural Draft. Where solid-fuel cooking equip-
14.3.2]
517.3.1 Separation. Exhaust solid-fuel
cooking equipment, including gas or electrically oper-
I
ment is required by the manufacturer's instructions to ated equipment, shall be separate from other exhaust
have a natural draft, the vent shall be in accordance with systems. [NFPA 96:
Section 517.4. 96: 14.1.1 J Exception: equipment not requiring automatic
517.1.2 Compliance. Where the solid-fuel fire-extinguishing equipment (in accordance with the
cooking equipment has a self-contained top, is the appli- provisions of Section 513.0) shall be permitted to be
ance to be vented in an isolated space (except for a single installed under a common hood with solid-fuel cooking
water heater with its own separate vent), has a separate equipment that is served by a duct system separate from
makeup air system, and is provided with supply and other exhaust systems. [NFPA 96: 14.3.5J
return air (not supplied or returned from other spaces), 517.4 Exhaust Systems for Solid-Fuel Cooking. Where a
the system shall be in accordance with Section 517.4 and hood is not required, in buildings where the duct system does
Section 517.6. [NFPA 96: 14.1.2J not exceed three stories in height, a duct complying with
517.1,3 Makeup Air Where the solid-fuel Section 510.0 shall be provided. [NFPA 96:
cooking equipment is located in a space with other 517.4.1 Hood. Where a hood is used in buildings where
vented equipment, vented shall have an the duct system does not exceed three stories in height,
exhaust system interlocked with a makeup air system for the duct system shall be in accordance with Section
the space in accordance with Section 517.6. [NFPA 510.0. [NFPA 96: 14.4.1 J
96:14.1.3J
517.4.2 Four Stories. A listed or
517.1.4 Natural Draft Ventilation Systems. Natural approved grease duct system shall be provided for solid-
draft ventilation systems and power-exhausted ventila- fuel exhaust systems that exceed four stories in
tion systems shall comply with Section 517.3, Section [NFPA 96:14.4.2J .........
51 and Section 517.6. [NFPA 96:14.1.4J
517.4.3 Prohibition. \Vall terminations of solid-fuel
7.1.5 Requirements. Where a solid-fuel exhaust systems shall be prohibited. [NFPA 96: 14.4.4J
cooking appliance allows effluent to escape from the
appliance opening, this opening shall be covered by a 517.5 Grease Removal Devices for Solid-Fuel "-'\J'v.n,J.Ui~.
hood and an exhaust system that meets the Grease removal devices shall be constructed of steel or stain-
of Section 517.3, Section 517.4, and Section 517.6. less steel or be approved for solid-fuel [NFPA
[NFPA 96: 14. 1.5J 96:14.5.1J
517.1.6 Spark Arresters. Solid-fuel operations 517.5.1 SparkArrester Devices. Where airborne sparks
shall have spark arresters to minimize the passage of and embers can be by the solid-fuel cooking
airborne sparks and embers into plenums and ducts. operation, spark arrester devices shall be used prior to
Where the solid-fuel cooking operation is not located the grease removal device to minimize the entrance of
under a hood, a an-ester shall be provided to mini- these and embers into the grease removal device
mize the passage of sparks and embers into flues and and into the hood and duct system. [NFPA 96:14.5.2J
chimneys. 96:14.1 14.1.7J 517.5.2 Filters. Filters shall be not less than 4 feet ( 1219
7.2 Location of Appliances shall be located mm) above the appliance cooking surface. [NFPA
with to building construction and other equipment so 96:
as to permit access to the appliance. [NFPA 96:14.2.1J 517.6 Air Movement for Solid-Fuel Cooking. Exhaust
517.2,1 Prohibited Location. Solid-fuel cooking appli- system requirements shall comply with the provisions of
ances shall not be installed in confined spaces. [NFPA Section 511.0 for hooded operation or shall be installed in I
96: 14.2.2J accordance with the manufacturer's installation instructions I
Exception: Solid-fuel cooking appliances listed for for unhooded applications. [NFPA 96: 14.6.1 J
installation in confined spaces such as alcoves shall be 517.6.1 Replacement Air. A replacement or makeup air
installed in accordance with the terms of the listing and system shall be provided to ensure a positive supply of
the manufacturer's installation instructions. [NFPA replacement air at times during cooking operations.
96: 14.2.3J [NFPA 96:
517.2.2 Solid-fuel cooking appli- 517.6.2 Makeup air systems serving solid-
ances shall not be installed in a location where gasoline fuel cooking operations shall be interlocked with the
or other flammable vapors or gases are present. [NFPA exhaust air system and powered, where necessary, to
96: prevent the space from attaining a negative pressure
517.3 Hoods for Solid-Fuel Cooking. Hoods shall be sized while the solid-fuel appliance 1S in operation. [NFPA
and located in a manner capable of capturing and containlng 96:14.6.3J

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517.7 Equipment for Solid-Fuel 517.7.7 Fuel. In addition to the requirements

~,"'Ull"'.H;':'.
Approved fire-extinguishing equipment shall be of Section 517.7.4 through Section 517.7.6, where a
provided to protect solid-fuel-burning cooking appliances that solid-fuel cooking appliance is also provided with auxil-
might be a source of ignition of grease in the hood, grease iary electric, gas, oil, or other fuel for ignition or supple-
removal device, or duct. mental heat and the appliance is also served by a portion
Except jon: Where acceptable to the Authority Juris- of a fire-extinguishing system in accordance with Section
diction, solid-fuel-burning cooking appliances constructed of 513.0, such auxiliary fuel shall be shut off upon actuation
solid masonry or reinforced portland or refractory cement of the fire-extinguishing system. [NFPA 96: 14.7.11]
concrete and vented in accordance with NFPA 211, Chapter 517.8 Other Safety Metal-fabricated solid-
3 and Chapter 4, shall not require fixed automatic fire-extin- fuel cooking appliances shall be listed for the application
guishing equipment. [NFPA 96: 1 where produced in practical quantities or shall be approved by
517.7.1 Grease Removal Devices, Hoods, and Duct the Authority Having Jurisdiction. Where listed, they shall be
Systems. Approved fire-extinguishing equipment shall installed in accordance with the terms of their listings and
be provided for the protection of grease removal devices, with the applicable requirements of this chapter. [NFPA I
hoods, and duct systems. [NFPA 96: 14.7.3] 96:14.9.4.1, 14.9.4.2]
Exception: Where acceptable to the Authority Having 517.8.1 Site-Built Solid Fuel Site-
Jurisdiction, solid-fuel-burning cooking appliances built solid-fuel cooking appliances shall be submitted for
constructed of solid masonry or reinforced portland or approval to the Authority Having Jurisdiction before
refractory cement concrete and vented in accordance being considered for installation. Units shall be installed,
with NFPA 211, Chapter 3 and Chapter 4, shall not operated, and maintained in accordance with the
require automatic fire-extinguishing equipment for the approved terms of the manufacturer's instructions and
protection of grease removal devices, hoods, and duct additional requirements in accordancc with the Authority
systems. 96:]4.7.4J Jurisdiction. [NFPA 96: 14.9.4.3]

517.7.2 Standard. Approved fire-extinguishing 517.8.2 Additional Devices. Except for the spark arrester
ment for solid-fuel-burning cooking appliances, where required in Section 517.1 there shall be no additional
required, shall be in accordance with NFPA 211 and shall devices in a portion of the appliance, flue pipe, and
be comprised of water-based agents. [NFPA 96:14.7.5] chimney of a natural draft solid-fuel operation. [NFPA
96: 14.9.4.4]
517.7.3 Rating and Fire-extinguishing equip-
ment shall be rated and designed to extinguish solid-fuel 517.8.3 Prohibition. No solid-fuel cooking device shall I
cooking fires, in accordance with the manufacturer's be permitted for deep-fat involving more than I
instructions. The fire-extinguishing equipment shall be quart (qt) (1 ofliquid shortening, nor shall any solid-
of sufficient size to totally extinguish fire in the entire fuel cooking device be pe1111itted within 3 feet (914 mm)
hazard area and prevent reignition of the fuel. [NFPA ofa deep-fat unit. [NFPA 96:14.9.4.5]
96:14.7.6,14.7.7]
517.7.4 Solid-fuel appliances (whether or
not under a hood) with fireboxes of 5 cubic fect (0.14
m3) volume or less shall have a listed 2-A rated water-
type fire extinguisher or a 1.6 gallon (6.1 L) wet chem-
ical fire extinguisher listed for Class K fires in
accordance with NFPA 10, and shall be located not more
than 20 feet (6096 mm) from the appliance. [NFPA
96:14.7.8]
517.7.5 Fixed-Water System. Solid-fuel appli-
ances with fireboxes exceeding 5 cubic feet (0.14 m 3 )
shall be provided with a fixed-water pipe system with a
hose in the kitchen capable of reaching the firebox. The
hose shall be equipped with an adjustable nozzle capable
of producing a fine to medium spray or mist. The nozzle
shall be ofthe that cannot produce a straight stream.
The system shall have an pressure of not less
than 40 psi kPa) and shall provide not less than 5
gallons per minute (gpm) (0.3 [NFPA 96:14.7.9J
517.7.6 Fuel Fuel storage areas shall be
provided with a sprinkler system that is installed in
accordance with NFPA 13. [NFPA 96:14.9.2.8]

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CHAPTER 6 DUCT SYSTEMS
(Matrix Adoption Tables are non-regulatory, intended only as an aid to the user. See Chapter 1 for state agency authority and building application.)

Agency

Adopt Entire Chapter

Adopt Entire Chapter as amended

(amended sections listed below)

only those sections that are

i listed below
~-~---.
I Chapter/Section
60] .2, Exception
601.3
602.1
602.1, L.u"'-''-'IJt1Vll

602.3.1
604.0
604.1

606.] .1
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601.0 General. For the purpose of this section, gypsum products shall not be
601.1 Applicability. Ducts and plenums that are portions of exposed in ducts serving as supply from evaporative coolers,
a heating, cooling, absorption or evaporative cooling, or and in other air-handling systems regulated by this chapter
product-conveying system shall be in accordance with the where the temperature of the gypsum product will be below
requirements of thls chapter. the dew point temperature.
601.2 Sizing Requirements. Duct systems used with blower- See Chapter 8 for limitations on combustion products
type equipment that are pOliions of a heating, cooling, absorp- venting systems extending into or through ducts or plenums.
tion, evaporative cooling, or outdoor-air ventilation system See Chapter 5 for limitations on environmental air
shall be sized in accordance with Chapter 17, or by other systems exhaust ducts extending into or through ducts or
approved methods. plenums.
Exception: IHCD 1 & HCD 2J Duct sizing calculations are Exhaust ducts under positive pressure and venting
not requiredfor exi,)'tillg duct systems. systems shall not extend into or pass through ducts or
601.3 The peri'ormance criteria and requirernents herein plenums. For appliance vents and chimneys, see Chapter 8.
contemplate a duct that is a structural assemb(v having the 602.2 Combustibles within Ducts or Plenums. Materials
capacity to support occupant health and vvhile tnilli- exposed within ducts or plenums shall be noncombustible or
mizing its O11'n contribution to propert.v damage under emer- shall have a name spread index not to exceed 25 and a smoke
gency conditions. Ducts can supply or treated air in developed index not to exceed 50, where tested as a
support ofl(fe and health, can convey products of combustion composite product in accordance withASTM E 84 or UL I
aw«v from can rnaintain a pressure differential that except as indicated below.
facilitates evacuation and reduces the spread ofjire and Exceptions:
smoke, alld can J(Jcilitatefirefighter access to source. (1) Retum-air and outside-air ducts, plenums, or concealed
spaces that serve a dwelling unit shall be permitted to be
602.0 l\laterial. of combustible construction.
602.1 General. Supply air, return air, and outside air for (2) Air filters meeting the requirements of Section 314.2 and
heating, cooling, or evaporative cooling systems shall be Section 503.3.
conducted through duct systems constructed of metal in (3) Water evaporation media in an evaporative cooler.
accordance with SMACNA HVAC Duct Construction Stan- (4) Charcoal filters where protected with an approved fire
dards Metal and Flexible. Rectangular ducts exceeding 2 suppression system.
inches (51 mm) w.g. shall comply with SMACNA HVAC (5) Electrical wiring in plenums shall comply with Califomia
Duct Construction Standards - Metal and Flexible. Ducts, Electrical Code. Electrical wires and cables and optical
plenums, and fittings shall be permitted to be constructed of fiber cables shall be listed and labeled for use in plenums I
concrete, clay, or ceramics when installed in the ground or in and shall have a flame spread distance not exceeding 5 feet
a concrete slab, provided the joints are tightly sealed. (1524 mm), an average optical density not exceeding 0.15,
In other than Group A. E, I, Land R occupancies, and a peak optical density not exceeding 0.5, where tested
high-rise buildings, and other applications listed in Section in accordance with NFPA 262.
1.11.0 regulated by the Office ofthe State Fire lvlarshal, corri- (6) Nonmetallic fire sprinkler piping in plenums shall be
dors shall not bc used to convey air to or from rooms where listed and labeled for use in plenums and shall have a I
the corridor is required to be of fire-resistive construction in flame spread distance not exceeding 5 feet (1524 mm),
accordance with the California Building Code. In Group A, E. an average optical density not exceeding 0.] 5 and, a peak
H, I, Land R occupancies, high-rise buildings, and other optical density not exceeding 0.5, where tested in accor-
applications listed in Section 1.11.0 regulated the qflice of dance with UL 1887.
the State Fire Marshal, corridors shall not be used to convey
(7) Nonmetallic pneumatic tubing in plenums shall be listed
air to orfrom rooms except lvhere permitted in accordance
and labeled for use in plenums and shall have a flame I
with Section 1018.5 of the California Building Code.
spread distance not exceeding 5 feet (1524 mm), an
Exception: [OSHPD 1,2,3 & 4] Section 407.4.1.3). average optical density not exceeding 0.15, and a peak
Not permitted for [OSHPD 1, 2, 3 & 41 Concealed optical density not exceeding 0.5, where tested in accor-
building spaces or independent construction within buildings dance with UL ] 820.
shall be permitted to be used as ducts or plenums. (8) Loudspeakers and recessed lighting fixtures, including
Where gypsum products are exposed in ducts or their assembl1es and accessories, in plemuns shall be listed
plenums, the air temperature shall be restricted to a range and labeled for use in plenums and shall have a peak rate
from 50°F (1 O°C) to 125°F (52°C), and moisture content shall of heat release not exceeding 134 horsepower (hp) (100
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peak optical density not exceeding 0.5, where tested in 602.6 Tin. Existing tin ducts shall be permitted to be used
accordance with UL 2043. where cooling coils are added to a heating system, provided
the ttrst 10 feet (3048 mm) of the duct or plenum measured

I
(9) Smoke detectors.
from the cooling coil discharge are constructed of mctal of
(10) Duct insulation, coverings, and linings and other supple-
the gauge thickness in accordance with SMACNA HVAC
mentary materials complying with Section 604.0.
Duct Construction Standards - Metal and Flexible, other
(11) Materials in a Group H, Division 6, fabrication area approved duct construction standard or are of approved mate-
including the areas above and below the fabrication area rial and construction. Tin ducts completely enclosed in inac-
sharing a common air recirculation path with the fabrica- cessible concealed areas need not be replaced. Accessible
tion area. ducts shall b. e insulated in accordance with SMACNAHVAC I
602.3 Factory-Made Air Ducts. Factory-made air ducts shall Duct Construction Standards - Metal and Flexible. For the I
be approved for the use intended or shall be in accordance with purpose of this subsection, ducts shall be considered acces-
the requirements of the referenced standard for air ducts in sible where the access space is 30 inches (762 mm) or greater
Chapter 17. Each portion of a factory-made air duct system in height.
shall be identified by the manufacturer with a label or other 602.7 Vibration Isolators. Vibration isolators installed
identification indicating compliance with the referenced stan- between mechanical equipment and metal ducts (or casings)
dard for air ducts in Chapter] 7 and its class designation. These shall be made of an approved material and shall not exceed 10
ducts shall be listed and shall be installed in accordanee with inches (254 mm) in length.
I the terms of their listing.
602.3.1 Flexible Ducts./OSHPD J, 2,3& 4J In hospital
603.0 Installation of Ducts.
building projects and all other health-care facilities,
including clinics and correctional treatment centers,jlex- 603.1 General Ducts Under Floor or Crawl Space. Air
ible ducts more than 10feet (3048 nun) in length ducts installed under a floor in a crawl space shall be installed
may be used to connect suppZy, return or exhaust-air as follows:
terminal devices to rigid duct :-,ystems. Where constant (1) Shall not prevent access to an area of the crawlspace.
volume, variable volume or mixing boxes are utilized. (2) Where it is required to move under ducts for access to
duct more than 1Vleet (3048 mm), may be areas of the crawl space with a vertical clearance of not
wwd on the inlet sidefor alignment. An internal imper- less than l8 inches (457 mm) shall be provided.
vious liner shall be provided to isolate insulation mate-
rial fi'om conditioned ail:
602.4 Joints and Seams of Ducts. Joints of duct systems
603.2 Metal Ducts. Ducts shall be securely fastened in place
at each change of direction in accordance with SMACNA
HVAC Duct Construction Standards - Metal and Flexible.
I
shall be made substantially airtight by means of tapes, Vertical rectangular ducts and vertical round ducts shall be
mastics, gasketing, or other means. supported in accordance with SMACNA HVAC Duct I
Crimp joints for round ducts shall have a contact Jap of not Constmction Standards Metal and Flexible. Riser ducts shall I
less than 1t;; inches (38 mm) and shall be mechanically fastened be held in place by means of metal straps or angles and chan-
by means of not Jess than three sheet-metal screws equally nels to secure the riser to the structure.
around the joint, or an equivalent fastening method. Metal ducts shall be installed with not less than 4 inches
Joints and seams for 0.016 of an inch (OA1 mm) (No. 28 (102 mm) separation from earth. ~;[etal ducts where installed
gauge) and 0.013 of an inch (0.33 mm) (No. 30 gauge) resi- in or under a concrete slab shall be encased in not less than 2

I dential rectangular ducts shall comply with SMACNA HVAC

Duct Construction Standards - Metal and Flexible for 0.019
of an inch (0.48 mm) (No. 26 gauge) material.
inches (51 mm) of concrete.
Ducts shall be installed in a building with clearances that
will retain the full thickness of fireproofing on structural
Joints and seams for rectangular duct systems shall comply members.
with SMACNA HVAC Duct Construction Standards - Metal
I and Flexible.
Supports for rectangular ducts shall comply with
SMACNA HVt\C Duct Construction Standards - Metal and I
Joints and seams for Hat oval ducts and round ducts in Flexible, where suspended from above, shall be installed on I
I other than single-dwelling units shall comply with SMACNA two opposite sides of each duct and shall be riveted, bolted,
I HVAC Duct Construction Standards - Metal and Flexible. or metal screwed to each side of the duct at intervals speci-I
Joints and seams and reinforcements for factory-made tied.
air ducts and plenums shall comply with the conditions of 603.2.1 Horizontal Round Ducts. Horizontal round
prior approval in accordance with the installation instructions ducts not more than 40 inches (1016 mm) in diameter
that shall accompany the product. Closure systems for rigid where suspended from above shall be supported in accor-
air ducts and plenums shall be listed in accordance with UL dance with SMACNA HVAC Duct Construction Stan-
I8IA. Closure systems for flexible air ducts shall bc listed in dards - Metal and Flexible with one hanger per interval,
accordance with UL 181E. installed in aecordance with Section 603.2.2 through
602,.5 .lVletal. Ducts, plenums, or fittings of metal shall comply Section 603.2.5.
with SMACNA HVA.C Duct Construction Standards Metal 603.2.2 Tight-Fitting Around the Perimeter. Ducts
..........=1
and Flexible or duct systems in accordance with UL 181 . shall be equipped with tight-fitting circular bands

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extending around the entire perimeter of the duct at each

specified support interval.
(2) Ducts or plenums located in conditioned spaces where
heat gain or heat loss will not increase energy use.
I
603.2.3 Size of Circular Bands. Circular bands shall be (3) For runouts less than 10 feet (3048 mm) in length to air
not less than 1 inch (25.4 mm) wide nor less than equiv- terminals or air outlets, the rated R value of insulation
alent to the gauge of the duct material it supports. need not exceed R-3.S (R-0.6).
Exception: Ducts not more than 10 inches (254 mm) in Backs of air outlets and outlet plenums exposed to
diameter shall be permitted to be supported by No. ] 8 unconditioned or indirectly conditioned spaces with face
gauge galvanized steel wire. areas exceeding 5 square feet (0.5 m 2) need not exceed
603.2.4 Connection. Each circular band shall be R-2 (R-OA); those 5 square feet (0.5 ml) or smaller need
provided with means of connecting to the suspending not be insulated.
support. (5) Ducts and plenums used exclusively for evaporative
603.2.5 Lateral Load. Ducts shall be braced and cooling systems.
to prevent lateral or horizontal swing. Approved materials shall be installed within ducts and
603.3 Factory-Made Air Ducts. Listed Class 0 or Class 1 plenums for insulating, sound deadening, or other purposes.
factory-made air ducts shall be permitted to be installed in an Materials shall have a mold, humidity, and erosion-resistant
occupancy covered by this code. surface that meets the requirements of the referenced stan-
Factory-made air ducts shall not be used for vertical dard for air ducts in Chapter 17. Duct liners in systems oper-
risers in air-duct systems serving more than two stories. Such ating with air velocities exceeding 2000 feet per minute
ducts shall not penetrate construction where fire dampers are (10.16 m/s) shall be fastened with both adhesive and mechan-
required. ical fasteners, and exposed edges shall have approved treat-I
Factory-made air ducts shall be installed with not less ment to withstand the operating velocity.
than 4 inches (102 mill) of separation from earth, except where Insulation applied to the surface of ducts, including duct
installed as a liner inside of concrete, tile, or metal pipe; they linings, tapes, and adhesives, located in buildings
shall be protected from physical damage. shall have a flame-spread index not to exceed 25 and a smoke
I The temperature ofthe air to be conveyed in a duct shall developed index not to exceed where tested in accordance
not exceed 250°F (121 °C). with ASTM E 84 or UL 723. The specimen preparation and I
603.4 Protection of Ducts. Ducts installed in locations where mounting procedures of ASTM E 2231 shall be used. Air duct
they are exposed to mechanical by vehicles or from coverings and linings shall not flame, glow, smolder, or
other causes shall be protected by approved baniers. smoke where tested in accordance with ASTM C 411 at the
temperature to which they are exposed in service. In no case
603.5 Support of Ducts. Installers shall provide the manu- shall the test temperature be less than 250°F (121°C).
facturer's field fabrication and installation instructions.
Factory-made air ducts and faced insulations intended
In the absence of specific supporting materials and
for installation on the exterior of ducts shall be legibly printed
spacing, approved factory-made air ducts shall be permitted
with the name of the manufacturer, the thermal resistance (R)
I to be installed in accordance with SMACNA HVAC Duct value at installed thickness, and the flame-spread index and
I Construction Standards Metal and Flexible. smoke developed index of the composite material.
603.6 Protection Against Flood Damage. In flood hazard
604.2 [OSHPD 1, 2, 3 (surgical clinics) & 4/ Thermal
areas, ducts shall be located above the elevation required by

I the building code for utilities and attendant equipment or the

elevation of the lowest floor, whichever is higher, or shall be
designed and constructed to prevent water from or
acoustical lining materials shall not be installed lvithin
terminal boxes, sound traps, and other in-duct systems
serving areas such (15' operating, cesarean operating rooms,
delivery rooms, post anesthesia care units, cystoscopy,
I accumulating within the ducts during floods up to sllch
I tion. \Vhere the ducts are located below that elevation, the cardiac cath labs, nurseries, intensive care units, newborn
ducts shall be capable of resisting hydrostatic and hydrody- intens{ve care units, and airborne infection Isolation rooms
namic loads and stresses, including the effects of buoyancy, unless terminal 'yvith 90 percent average efficiency
during the occurrence of flooding to such elevation. based on ASHRAE Standard 52.2 01' minimum efficiency
value ~41ERV) (~f l4 are installed dowl1strewn of the
duct lining.
604.0 Insulation of Ducts.
1604.1 General. Supply-air ducts, return-air ducts, and 604.3/0SHPD 1, 2 & 4J Thermal or acol-lsticallining mate-
plenums of a heating or cooling system shall be insulated to rials shalillot be installed lvithin ducts vl/hich are downstream
achieve the minimum thermal (R) value in accordance with of the 99,97 percent particulate air (HEPA)
SMACNA HVAC Duct Construction Standards Metal and filter or with minimum rating value (MERV) of17
Flexible./OSHPD 1, 2, 3 & 4} Cold air ducts shall be inSll- required in Section 40821 jorprotective environment rooms.
IIlated lvherever necessGI:Y or to cOlldensation.
Exceptions: 605.0 Smoke Dampers, Fire and
(l) Factory-installed plenums, or ductwork fumished Dampers.
as a part of HVAC equipment tested and rated in accor- 605.1 Smoke Smoke dampers shall comply with
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I Chapter 17, and shall be installed in accordance with the (2) Where the automatic activation causes all the smoke
manufacturer's installation instructions where required by dampers and combination smoke-fire dampers to close
the building code. Smoke dampers shall be labeled by an in the enclosed space having a common atmosphere
approved agency. }vhere openings are required to be protected.
605.2 Fire Dampers. Fire dampers shall comply with the (3) Where analysis denlOllstrates shutoff would create a
standard for fire dampers referenced in Chapter 17, and shall greater hazard.
I be installed in accordance with the manufacturer's installa- The HVAC system shall not be restarted again until all the
I tion instructions where required by the building code. Fire dampers are reset andfitlly opened.
dampers shall have been tested for closure under airflow
conditions and shall be labeled for both maximum airflow
pennitted and direction of flow. Where more than one damper 606.0 Ventilating Ceilings.
is installed at a point in a single air path, the entire airflow 606.1 General. Perforated ceilings shall be permitted to be
shall be assumed to be passing through the smallest damper used for air supply within the limitations of this section. Exit
area. Fire dampers shall be labeled by an approved agency. corridors, where required to be of fire-resistive construction
Ductwork shall be cOlmected to damper sleeves or assem- by the building code, shall not have ventilating ceilings.
blies in accordance with the fire damper manufacturer's instal- 606.1.1 {OSHPD J, 2, 3 & 4/ Ventilating ceilings are not
lation instructions. perm itted in health facilities.
605.3 Ceiling Radiation Dampers. Ceiling radiation 606.2 Requirements. Ventilating ceilings shall comply with
dampers shall comply with the standard for ceiling radiation the following:
dampers referenced in Chapter 17, and shall be installed in (I) Suspended ventilating ceiling material shall have a Class
I accordance with the manufacturer's installation instructions 1 flame-spread classification on both sides, detennined in
in the fire-resistive ceiling element of floor-ceiling and roof-
accordance with the Building Code. Suspended ventilating
ceiling assemblies where required by the building code. Fire
ceiling supports shall be of noncombustible materials.
dampers not meeting the temperature limitation of ceiling
radiation dampers shall not be used as a substitute. Celling (2) Lighting fixtures recessed into ventilating ceilings shall
radiation dampers shall be labeled by an approved agency. be of a type approved for that purpose.
605.4 Multip1e Arrangements. Where size requires the use of
multiple dampers, the installation shall be framed in an 607.0 Use of Under-Floor Space as Supply Plenum for
approved manner to ensure that the dampers remain in place. Dwelling Units.
605.5 Access and Identification. Dampers shall be provided 607.1 General. An under-noor space shall be pennitted to be
with an approved means of access large enough to permit used as a supply plenum. I
inspection and maintenance of the damper and its operating 607.2 Dwelling Units. The use of under-floor space shall be
parts. The access shall not impair fire-resistive construction. limited to dwelling units not more than two stories in height.
Access shall not require the use of tools, keys, or special Except for the floor immediately above the under-floor
knowledge. Access points shall be pernlanently identified on plenum, supply ducts shall be provided extending from the
the exterior by a label with letters not less than i;2 of an inch plenum to registers on other floor levels.
(12.7 mm) in height reading: SMOKE DANIPER or FIRE Exception: In flood hazard areas, under-floor spaces shall not
DANIPER. Access doors in ducts shall be tight fitting and be used as supply plenums unless the flood opening require-
I approved for the required duct construction. ments in the building code are met.
605.6 Freedom from Interference. Dampers shall be 607.3 Enclosed. Such spaces shall be cleaned of all loose
installed in a manner to ensure positive closing or opening as combustible scrap material and shall be tightly enclosed. I
required by function. Interior liners or insulation shall be held 607.4 Flammable Materials. The enclosing material of the
back from portions of a damper, its sleeve, or adjoining duct under-floor space, including the sidewall insulation, shall be
that would interfere with the damper's proper operation. Exte- not more flammable than 1 inch (25.4 mm) (nominal) wood
rior materials shall be installed so as to not interfere with the boards (flame-spread index of200). Installation of foam plas-
operation or maintenance of external operating devices tics is regulated by the building code.
I needed for the function of the damper. 607.5 Access. Access shall be through an opening in the floor
605.7 Temperature Classification of Operating Elements. and shall be not less than 24 inches by 24 inches (610 mm by
Fusible links, thennal sensors, and pneumatic or electric oper- 610 mm).
ators shall have a temperature rating or classification as in
accordance with the building code. 607.6 Automatic Control. A fumace supplying warnl air to
under-floor space shall be equipped with an automatic control
605.8 When the automatic activation o/a smoke danlper or a that will start the air-circulating fan where the air in the
cOlnbination smoke-fire damper occurs, the HVAC system fumace bonnet reaches a temperature not exceeding 150°F
serving such dampers shall immediate~y shut down. (66°C). Such control shall be one that cannot be set to exceed
Exceptions: 150°F (66°C).
(1) HVAC systems that are part of an engineered smoke 607.7 Temperature Limit. A furnace supplying warm air to
evacuation system. such space shall be equipped with an approved temperature

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limit control that will limit outlet air temperature to 200°F tion to such system shall be permitted to be used to
(93°C). accomplish the required shutoff.
607.8 Noncombustible Receptacle. A noncombustible (2) Automatic shutoff is not required where occupied rooms
receptacle shall be placed below each floor opening into the served by the air-handling equipment have direct exit to
air chamber, and such receptacle shall comply with the the exterior and the travel distance does not exceed 100
following sections. feet (30 480 mm).
607.8.1 Location. The receptacle shall be securely (3) Automatic shutoff is not required for Group R, Division
suspended from the floor members and shall be not more 3 and Group U Occupancies.
than 18 inches mm) below the floor opening. (4) Automatic shutoff is not required for approved smoke-
607.8.2 Area. The area of the receptacle shall extend 3 control systems or where analysis demonstrates shutoff
inches (76 mm) beyond the opening 011 all sides. would create a greater hazard, such as shall be permitted
607.8.3 Perimeter. The perimeter of the receptacle shall to be encountered in air-moving equipment supplying
have a vertical lip not less than 1 inch (25.4 mm) high at specialized portions of Group H Occupancies. Such
the open sides where it is at the level ofthe bottom ofthe equipment shall be required to have smoke detection
joists, or 3 inches (76 mm) high where the receptacle is with remote indication and manual shutoff capability at
suspended. an approved location.
607.9 Floor Registers. Floor registers shall be designed for (5) Smoke detectors that are factory installed in listed air-
easy removal in order to give access for cleaning the recep- moving equipment sha11 be permitted to be used in lieu
tacles. of smoke detectors installed in the main supply-air duct
served by such equipment.
607.10 Exterior 'Vall and Interior Stud Partitions. Extcrior
walls and intcrior stud partitions shall be firestopped at the
floor.
607.11 Wall Register. Each wall shall be connected
to the air chamber by a register box or boot.
607.12 Distance from Combustible. A duct complying with
Section 602.0 shall extend from the fumace supply outlet not
less than 6 inches (152 mm) below combustible framing.
607.13 Vapor Barrier. The entire ground surface of the
under-floor space shall be covered with a vapor barrier having
a thickness not less than 4 mils (O.l mm) and a flame-spread
index of not more than 200.
607.14 Prohibition. Fuel-gas lines and plumbing waste
cleanouts are not located within the space.

608.0 Automatic Shutoffs.

608.1 General. Air-moving systems supplying air in excess
of 2000 cubic feet per minute (ft3/min) (0.9439 to
enclosed spaces \vithin buildings shall be equipped with an
automatic shutoff. Automatic shutoff shall be accomplished
by interrupting the power source of the air-moving equipment
upon detection of smoke in the main supply-air duct served by
such equipment. Smoke detectors shall be labeled by an
approved agency, approved and listed California State
Fire l'v1arsha/ for air duct installation and shall be installed in
I accordance with the manufacturer's installation instmctions.
Such devices shall be compatible with the operating veloci-
pressures, temperatures, and humidities of the system.
Where fire-detection or alarm systems are provided for the
building, the smoke detectors required by this section shall
be supervised such systems, and installed ilZ accordance
"with NFPA National Fire A/ann and Signaling, and the
Cal?/ornia Building and Fire Codes.
Exceptions:
(1) Where the space supplied by the air-moving equipment
is served by a total coverage smoke-detection system in
accordance with the Cal(fornia Fire Code, interconnec-

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 CALIFORNIA MECHANICAL CODE - MATRIX ADOPTION TABLE
CHAPTER 7 - COMBUSTION AIR
(Matrix Adoption Tables are non-regulatory, intended only as an aid to the user. See Chapter 1 for state agency authority and building application.)

CA SL SLC

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 701.0 Air for Combustion and Ventilation. (3) For purposes of this calculation, an infiltration rate
701.1 General. Air for combustion, ventilation, and dilution of greater than 0.60 ACH shall not be used in the equa-
tions. [NFPA 54: 9.3.2.2(3)J
I flue gases for appliances installed in buildings shall be obtained
by application of one of the methods covered in Section 701.4
through Section 701.9.3. Where infiltration does not providc [Equation 701.4.2(1)]
the necessary air, outdoor air shall be introduced in accordance Required Volume other ~ (21 ft3 x (Iothe,J 1000
with methods covered in Section 701.6 through Section 701.9.3. Btu/h)
Exceptions:
(1) This provision shall not apply to direct-vent appliances. [Equation 70IA.2(2)]
(2) Type 1 clothes dryers that are provided with makeup air in Required Volume/em ~ (15 /ACH) x (~f(;Il/IOOO Btu/h)
accordance with Section 905.3. [NFPA 54:9.3.1.1] Where:
701.1.1 Other Types of Appliances. Appliances of other lather Appliances other than fan-assisted input in
than natural draft and Category I vented appli- Btu per hour
ances shall be provided with combustion, ventilation, Fan-assisted appliance input in Btu per
and dilution air in accordance with the appliance manu- hour
facturer's instructions. [NFPA 54:9.3.1.2] ACH Air change per hour (percent of volume
701.2 Pressure Difference. Where used, a draft hood or a of space exchanged per hour,
barometric draft regulator shall be installed in the same room as a decimal)
I or enclosure as the appliance served so as to prevent a differ- For SI units: I cubic foot 0.0283 m', 1000 British thermal units per
ence in pressure between the hood or regulator and the hour 0.293 k W
combustion-air supply. [NFPA 54:9.3.1
701.3 l\lakeup Air. Where exhaust clothes dryers, and 701.5 Indoor Opening Size and Location. Openings llsed
kitchen ventilation intelfere with the operation of appli- to connect indoor spaces shall be sized and located in accor-
ances, makeup air shall be provided. [NFPA 54:9.3. 1.5] dance with the following:
701.4 Indoor Combustion Air. The required volume of (1) Combining spaces on the same story. Each opening shall
indoor air shall be determined in accordance with the method have a free area of not less than 1 square inch per 1000
in Section 701.4.1 or Section 701.4.2, that where the Btu/h (0.002 m2/kW) of the total input rating of appliances
air infiltration rate is known to be less than 0.40 ACH (air in the space, but not less than 100 square inches (0.065 m2).
change per hour), the method in Section 70] .4.2 shall be One opening shall commence within 12 inches (305 mm)
used. The total required volume shall be the sum of the of the top, and one opening shall commence within 12
required volume calculated for appliances located within the inches (305 mm) of the bottom, of the enclosure. (See
space. Rooms communicating directly with the space in Figure 701.5.) The dimension of air openings shall be not
whieh the applianees are installed through openings not less than 3 inches (76 111m).
furnished with doors, and through combustion air openings
(2) Combining spaces in differcnt stories. The volumes of
sized and located in accordance with Section 701 are
spaces in different stories shall be considered as com111U-
considered a pati of the required volume. [NFPA54:9.3.2]
nicating spaces where such spaces are connected by one
701.4.1 Standard l\Ilethod. The required volume shall be or more openings in doors or floors having a total free
not less than 50 cubic feet per 1000 British thermal units
area of not less than 2 square inehes per ] 000 Btu/h
per hour (Btu/h) (4.83 m3/kW). [NFPA 54:9.3.2.1]
(0.004 of total input rating of appli8l1ces. [NFPA
701.4.2 Known Air Infiltration Rate Method. Where
the air infiltration rate of a structure is known, the
required volume shall be not less than determined as
follows [NFPA 54:9.3.2.2]:
(1) For appliances having other than fan-assisted combus-
tion systems, calculate Equation 70 IA.2( I).
[NFPA 54:9.3.2.2(1)]
(2) For fan-assisted combustion system appliances,
calculate Equation 701.4.2(2). 54:
9.3.2.2(2)]

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- Chimney or gas vent

- Chimney or gas vent

Ventilation louvers for

unheated crawl space

FIGURE 701.5 FIGURE 701.6.1(1)

COMBUSTION AIR FROM ADJACENT INDOOR COMBUSTION AIR FROM OUTDOORS
SPACES THROUGH INDOOR COMBUSTION AIR OPENINGS INLET AIR FROM VENTILATED CRAWL SPACE AND OUTLET
[NFPA 54: FIGURE A.9.3.2.3(1)] AIR TO VENTILATED ATTIC
[NFPA 54: FIGURE A.9.3.3.1(1)(a)]

701.6 Outdoor Combustion Air. Outdoor combustion air

shall be provided through opening(s) to the outdoors in accor-
dance with the methods in Section 701.6.1 or Section 701.6.2. - Chimney or gas vent
The dimension of air openings shall be not less than 3 inches
(76 mm). [NFPA 54:9.3.3]
701.6.1 Two Permanent Openings Method. Two
permanent openings, one commencing within 12 inches
(305 mm) of the top and one commencing within 12
inches (305 mm) of the bottom of the enclosure, shall be
provided. The openings shall communicate directly, or
by ducts, with the outdoors or spaces that freely COlllmu-
nicate with the outdoors as follows:
(1) Where directly communicating with the outdoors or
where communicating to the outdoors through
vertical ducts, each opening shall have a free area of
not less than 1 square inch per 4000 Btu/h (0.0005
Inlet air duct
m2/kW) of total input rating of appliances in the (ends 1 foot
above floor)
enclosure. [See Figure 701.6.1(1) and Figure
701.6.1(2)]
(2) Where communicating with the outdoors through
horizontal ducts, each opening shall have a free
area of not less than 1 square inch per 2000 Btu/h
For SI units: I foot = 304.8 mm
(0.001 m 2/kW) of total input rating of appliances
in the enclosure. [See Figure 701.6.1 (3)] [NFPA FIGU RE 701.6.1 (2)
54:9.3.3.1] COMBUSTION AIR FROM OUTDOORS
THROUGH VENTILATED ATTIC
[NFPA 54: FIGURE A.9.3.3.1 (1 )(b)]

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Outlet air duct

Inlet air duct

FIGURE 701.6.1(3)
COMBUSTION AIR FROM OUTDOORS THROUGH
HORIZONTAL DUCTS FIGURE 701.6.2
[NFPA 54: FIGURE A.9.3.3.1(2)] COMBUSTION AIR FROM OUTDOORS THROUGH
SINGLE COMBUSTION AIR OPENING
701.6.2 One Permanent Opening ~lethod. One [NFPA 54: FIGURE A.9.3.3.2]
permanent opening, commencing within 12 inches (305
mm) of the top of the enclosure, shall be provided. The (2) The outdoor size reduction factor shall be one minus
appliance shall have clearances of not less than 1 inch the ratio of interior spaces.
(25.4 mm) from the sides and back and 6 inches (152 (3) The size of outdoor opening(s) shall be not less than
mm) from the front of the appliance. The opening shall the full size of outdoor opening(s) calculated in
directly communicate with the outdoors or shall commu- accordance with Section 701.6, multiplied by the
nicate through a ve11ical or horizontal duct to the outdoors reduction factor. The dimension of air openings
or spaces that freely communicate with the outdoors shall be not less than 3 inches (76 mm). [NFPA
Figure 701.6.2) and shall have a free area not less than: 54:9.3.4(3)]
(I) One square inch per 3000 Btu/h (0.0007 m 2/kW) of 701.8 Engineered Installations. Engineered combustion air
the total input rating of appliances located in the installations shall provide an approved supply of combustion, I
enclosure. ventilation, and dilution air and shall be approved by the
(2) Not less than the sum of the areas of vent connectors Authority Having Jurisdiction. [NFPA 54:9.3.5J
in the space. [NFPA 54:9.3.3.2J 701.9 Mechanical Combustion Air Supply. Where combus-
701.7 Combination Indoor and Outdoor Combustion Air. tion air is provided by a mechanical air supply system, the
The use of a combination of indoor and outdoor combustion combustion air shall be supplied fl.-om outdoors at the rate of
air shall be in accordance with Section 701.7.J through not less than 0.35 cubic feet per minute per 1000 Btu/h [0.034
I
Section 701.7.3. (See Appendix F for example calculations)
[NFPA 54:9.3.4]
(m3/min)/kW] for appliances located within the spaee. [NFPA
54:9.3.6J
701.7.1 Indoor Openings. Where used, openings 701.9.1 Exhaust Fans. Where exhaust fans are installed,
connecting the interior spaces shall be in accordance with additional air shall be provided to replace the exhausted
Section 701.5. [NFPA 54:9.3.4(1)J air. [NFPA 54:9.3.6.1 J
701.7.2 Outdoor Openings. Outdoor openings shall be 701.9.2 Interlock. Each of the appliances served shall
located in accordance with Section 701.6. [NFPA 54: be interlocked to the mechanical air supply system to
9.3.4(2)] prevent main burner operation where the mechanical air
701.7.3 Outdoor Opening(s) Size. The outdoor open- supply system is not in operation. [NFPA 54:9.3.6.2J
ings size shall be calculated in accordance with the 701.9.3 Specified Combustion Air. Where combustion
following: air is provided by the building's mechanical ventilation
(1) The ratio of interior spaces shall be the volume of system, the system shall provide the specified combus-
communicating spaces divided by the required tion air rate in addition to the required ventilation air.
volume. [NFPA 54:9.3.6.3J

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701.10 Louvers, and Screens. Louvers, grilles, and 701.12 Dampers Prohibited. Combustion air ducts or
screens shall be constructed in accordance with the following: plenums shall not be installed so as to require openings in or
(I) The required size of openings for combustion, ventila- penetrations through construction whcre fire dampers are
tion, and dilution air shall be based on the net free area required. Manually operated dampers shall not be installed in
of each opening. Where the free area through a design of combustion-air openings. With prior approval, power-actu-
louver, grille or screen is known, it shall be used in calcu- ated movable louvers admitting combustion air shall be
lating the size opening required to provide the free area permitted to be used and, where installed, shall be electrically
specified. Where the louver and grille design and free interlocked with the main bumer fuel-supply valve so as to
area are not kuovvll, it shall be assumed that wood louvers prevent fuel delivery unless the louvers are in the fully open
have a 25 percent free area and metal louvers and grilles position.
have a 75 percent free area. Nomnotorized louvers and
grilles shal1 be fixed in the open position. [NFPA 702.0 Process Air.
54:9.3.7.1 ]
702.1 General. In addition to air needed for combustion in
(2) Screens shall be not less than Yt of an inch mm) commercial or industrial processes, process air shall be
mesh. [NFPA 54:9.3.7.2] provided as required for cooling of equipment or material,
(3) Motorized louvers shall be interlocked with the appli- controlling dew point, heating, drying, oxidation, dilution,
ance so thcy are proven in the full open position prior to safety exhaust, odor control, air for compressors, and for
main bUl11er ignition and during main burner operation. comfort and working conditions for personnel.
Means shall be provided to prevent the main bumer from 54:9.1.7]
igniting where the louver fail to open during burner start-
up and to shut down the main burner where the louvers
703.0 Extra Device or Attachment.
close during burner operation. [NFPA 54:9.3.7.3]
703.1 General. No device or attachment shall be installed on
701. n Combustion Air Ducts. Combustion air ducts shall
an appliance that is capable of impairing the combustion
comply with the following [NFPA 54:9.3.8]:
gas. [NFPA 54:9.l.15]
(1) Ducts shall be of galvanized steel or a material having
equivalent corrosion resistance, strength, and rigidity.
704.0 Bleed Lines for Diaphragm-Type Valves.
Within dwellings units, unobstructed stud
and joist spaces shall not be prohibited from conveying 704.1 General. Bleed lines shall comply with the following
combustion air, provided that not more than one fireblock requirements:
is rcmoved. [NFPA 54:9.3.8.1] (1) Diaphragm-type valves shall be equipped to convey
(2) Ducts shall terminate in an unobstructed space, allowing bleed gas to the outdoors or into the combustion chamber
free movement of combustion air to the appliances. adjacent to a continuous pilot.
[NFPA 54:9.3.8.2] (2) In the case of bleed 1ines leading outdoors, means shall
(3) Ducts shall serve a single space. [NFPA 54:9.3.8.3] be employed to prevent water from entering this piping
and also to prevent blockage of vents by insects and
(4) Ducts shall not service both upper and lower combustion
foreign matter.
air openings where both such openings are used. The
separation between ducts serving upper and lower (3) Bleed lines shall not terminate in the appliance flue or
combustion air openings shall be maintained to the exhaust system.
source of combustion air. [NFPA 54:9.3.8.4] (4) In the case of bleed lines entering the combustion
(5) Ducts terminating in attics shall not be screened. [NFPA chamber, the bleed line shall be located so the bleed gas
54:9.3.8.5] will be readily ignited by the pilot and the heat liberated
thereby will not adversely affect the normal operation
(6) Combustion air intake openings located on the exterior of
the safety shutoff system. The terminus of the bleed line
the building shall have the lowest side ofthe combustion
shall be securely held in a fixed position relative to the
air intake openings located not less than 12 inches (305
pilot. For manufactured gas, the need for a flame arrester
mm) vertically from the adjoining finished ground level.
in the bleed line piping shall be determined.
[NFPA 54:9.3.8.8]
(5) Bleed lines from a diaphragm-type valve and vent lines
(7) Horizontal upper combustion air ducts shall not be
from a gas appliance pressure regulator shall not be
sloped downward toward the source of combustion air.
connected to a common manifold terminating in a
[NFPA 54:9.3.8.6]
combustion chamber. Bleed lines shall not terminate in
(8) The remaining space surrounding a chimney liner, gas positive-pressure-type combustion chambers. [NFPA
vent, special gas vent, or plastic piping installed within a 54:9.1.20]
masonry chimney flue, metal, or factory-built chimncy
shall not be lIsed to supply combustion ail:
I'.,XiCelH:!(m: Direct-vent appliances dcsigned for installa-
tion in a solid fuel burning fireplace where installed in
accordance with the manufactlU'er's installation instruc-
tions. [NFPA 54:9.3.8.7]

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CHAPTER 8 - CHIMNEY AND VENTS
(Matrix Adoption Tables are non-regulatory, intended only as an aid to the user. See Chapter 1 for state agency authority and building application.)

Adopting Agency

Adopt Entire Chapter as amended

(amended sections listed below)

Adopt only those sections that are

listed below

IChapter/Section

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801.0 General. (9) Direct gas-fired makeup air heaters.

801.1 Applicability. The requirements of this shall (10) Other app Iiances listed for unvented lise and not
govern the venting of fuel-burning appliances. provided with tlue collars.
801.2 Venting of Gas Appliances. Low-heat gas appliances (11) Specialized appliances oflimited input such as labo-
shall be vented in accordance with this chapter. Other gas ratory bumers or gas lights.
appliances shall be vented in accordance with NFPA 211 or Where appliances in Section 802.2.1 (5) through I
other applicable standards. Section 802.2.1 (11) are installed so the input
801.3 Appliances Fueled by other Fuels. Appliances fueled rating exceeds 20 British thermal units per hour per cubic
by fuels other than gas shall be vented in accordance with foot [(Btu/h)/ft 3] (0.21 kW/ m 3) of room or space in
NFPA 211 and the appliance manufacturer's instructions. which it is installed, one or more shall be provided with
venting systems or othcr approved means for conveying
the vent gases to the outdoors so the aggregate input
I
802.0 Venting of Appliances. rating of the remaining unvented appliances do not
802.1l\1inimum Safe Performance. Venting systems shall be exceed 20 [(Btu/h)/ft 3J (0.21 kW/m 3). Where the calcLl-
designed and constructed to convey flue, vent gases, or both to lation includes the volume of an adjacent room or spacc,
the outdoors. [NFPA 54-12: 12.1] the room or space in which the appliance is installed
802.1.1 Installation. Listed vents shall be installed in shall be directly connectcd to the adjacent room or space
accordance with this chapter and the manufacturer's by a doorway, archway, or other opening of comparable
installation instructions. [NFPA 54: 12.2.3] size that cannot be closed. [NFPA 54: 12.3.2]

802.1.2 Prohibited Discharge. Appliance vents shall not 802.2.2 Hoods. Ventilating hoods and
exhaust shall be permitted to be llsed to vent
discharge into a space enclosed by screens having open-
appliances installed in commercial applications and to
ings less than VI of an inch (6.4 mm) mesh.
vent industrial appliances, particularly where the process
802.2 Connection to Venting Systems. as permitted in itself requires fume disposal. [NFPA 54: I
Section 802.2.1 through Section 802.2.5, applianccs shall bc
802.2.3 WeU-Ventilated Spaces. The operation of indus-
connected to venting systems. [NFPA 54: 12.3.1J
trial appliances such that its tlue gases are discharged
802.2.1 Appliances Not Required to be Vented. The directly into a and well-ventilatcd space shall be
following appliances shall not be required to be vented: permitted. [NFPA 54: 12.3.4J
(1) Listed ranges. 802.2.4 Direct-Vent Appliances. Listed direct-vent
(2) Built-in domestic cooking units listed and marked appliances shall be installed in accordance with the I
for optional manufacturer's installation instructions and Section I
802.8.3. [NFEA. 54: 12.3 .5J
(3) Listed hot plates and listed laundry stoves.
802.2.5 Appliances with l .... f·on.· .. 1 Vents. Appliances
(4) Listed Type I clothes dryers exhausted in accor-
dance with Section 905.0.
(5) A listed booster-typc (automatic instanta-
incorporating integral venting means shall be installed
in accordance with the manufacturcr's installation
instructions, Section 802.8. L and Section 802.8.2.
I
neous) water heater, where and used solely
for the sanitizing rinse requirements of a dish-
washing machine, provided that the appliance is
installed with the draft hood in place and unaltered,
[NFEA. 54-12: 12.3.6J
802.3 Design and Construction. Venting systems shall be
designed and constructed to convey flue, vent or both gases
I
to the outdoors. [NFPA 54-12: 12.1]
where a draft hood is required, in a commercial
802.3.1 Appliance Draft A venting
kitchen a mechanical exhaust system; where
system shall satisfy thc draft requirements of the appli-
installed in this manner, the draft hood outlet shall
ance in accordance with the manufacturer's instmctions.
not be less than 36 inches (914 mm) vertically and
[NFPA 54: 12.4.1 J
6·inches (152 mtn) horizontally from a surface other
than the appliance. 802.3.2 Appliance Requirements. Appliances
required to be vented shall be connected to a ';t3"T'r1,fT

(6) Listed refrigerators.

system designed and installed in accordance with the
(7) Counter appliances. provisions of Section 802.4 through Section 802.15.
(8) Room heaters listed for unvented use. [NFPA 54: 12.4.2]

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802.3.3 Mechanical Draft Systems. Mechanical draft TABLE 802.4

systems shall be listed and shall be installed in accor- TYPE OF VENTING SYSTEM TO BE USED
[1\lFPA 54: TABLE 12.5.1]
dance with both the appliance and the mechanical draft
system manufacturer's instal1ation instructions. [NFPA APPLIANCES TYPE OF VENTING SYSTEM

54:12.4.3.1] Type B gas vent (Section

Category I appl iance
802.6)
802.3.3.1 Venting. Appliances requiring venting
shall be permitted to be vented by means of mechan- appliance equipped with
draft hood Chimney (Section 802.5)
i

ical draft systems of either forced or induced draft

design. Single-wall metal pipe (Section
802.7) Listed chimney lining
Exception: Incinerators. [NFPA 54: 12.4.3.2] Appliance listed for use with system for gas venting (Section !

802.3.3.2 Leakage. Forced draft systems and Type B gas vent 802.5.3)
Special gas vent listed for this
portions of induced draft systems under positive
I

__________ _____
appliance
__ ___
(Section
_
802.4.3)
pressure during operation shall be designed and ~~ ~~~~_~~~~~ ~~c ~

Type B-W gas vent (Section

installed so as to prevent leakage of flue or vent Listed vented wall fumaccs
802.6.2.2, Section 928.0)
gases into a building. [NFPA 54: 12.4.3.3]
Category IT appliance As specified or furnished by
802.3.3.3 Vent Connectors. Vent connectors serving Category III appliance manufacturers of listed appli-
appliances vented by natural draft shall not be Category IV appliance ance (Section 802.6.3.2)
connected into mechanical draft systems operating Single-wall metal pipe (Section
Incinerators, outdoors
under positive pressure. [NFPA 54: 12.4.3.4] 802.7, Section 802.7.2)
802.3.3.4 Operation. Where a mechanical draft Incinerators, indoors
Appliance that is capable of being
system is employed, provision shall be made to
converted to lise of solid fuel
prevent the flow of gas to the main burners where Unlisted combination gas- and oil-
the draft system is not perfoDning so as to satisfy the burning appliance
operating requirements of the appliance for safe Combination gas- and solid-fuel- Chimney (Section 802.5)
performance. [NFPA 54: 12.4.3.5] burning appliance
802.3.3.5 Exit Terminals. The exit terminals of Appliance listed for llse with
mechanical draft systems shall be not less than 7 feet chimneys only
(2134 mm) above finished grade where located adja- Unlisted appliance
cent to public walkways and shall be located as Listed combination gas- and oil- Type L vent (Section 802.6) or
specified in Section 802.8.1 and Section 802.8.2. burning appliance chimney (Section 802.5)
[NFPA 54: 12.4.3.6] Decorati ve aprl11ance
Chimney (Section 907.2)
802.3.4 Ventilating Hoods and Exhaust Systems. Venti-
lating hoods and exhaust systems shall be permitted to Single-wall metal pipe (Section
802.7, Section 926.3)
be used to vent appliances installed in commercial appli-
cations. [NFPA 54: 12.4.4.1] 802.2.4
802.2.5
802.3.4.1 Automatically Operated Appliance.
Where automatically operated appliances, other than 802.4.2 Plastic Vent Joints. Plastic pipe and fittings used
commercial cooking appliances, are vented through a to vent appliances shall be installed in accordance with
ventilating hood or exhaust system equipped with a the appliance manufacturer's installation instructions.
damper or with a power means of exhaust, provisions Where primer is required, it shall be of a contrasting color.
shall be made to allow the flow of gas to the main [NFPA 54: 12.5.3]
burners where the damper is open to a position to 802.4.3 Special Gas Vent. A special gas vent shall be
properly vent the appliance and where the power listed and installed in accordance with the special gas vent
means of exhaust is in operation. [NFPA 54: 12.4.4.2] manufacturer's·installation instructions. [NFPA54: 12.5.4]
802.3.5 Circulating Air Ducts and Furnace Plenums. 802.5 Masonry, Metal, and Factory-Built Chimneys.
Venting systems shall not extend into or pass through a Chimneys shall be installed in accordance with Section
fabricated air duct or furnace plenum. [NFPA 802.5.1 through Section 802.5.3.
54:12.4.5.1]
802.4 Type of Venting System to be Used. The type of
802.5.1 Factory-Built Chimneys. Factory-built chimneys
shall be installed in accordance with the manufacturer's
installation instructions. Factory-built chimneys used to
I
venting system to be used shall be in accordance with Table vent appliances that operate at positive vent pressure shall
802.4. [NFPA 54: 12.5.1] be listed for such application. [NFPA 54: 12.6.l.1]
802.4.1 Plastic Piping. Plastic piping used for venting 802.5.2 Metal Chimneys. Metal chimneys shall be built
appliances listed for use with such venting materials shall and installed in accordance with NFPA 211. [NFPA
be approved. [NFPA 54:12.5.2] 54: 12.6.1.2]

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802.5.3 l\1asonry Chimneys. Masonry chimneys shall be

built and installed in accordance with NFPA211, and lined 1,10 f:et or less\
with approved clay flue lining, a listed chimney lining
system, or other approved material that resists corrosion, 2 feet mimi mum -1:11 -,
erosion, softening, or cracking from vent gases at temper- 1 2 feet minimum

•
3 feet
atures not exceeding 1800°F (982°C). minimum

Exception: Masomy chinmey flues lined with a chimney

lining system specifically listed for use with listed gas
appliances with draft hoods, Category I appliances, and
other gas appliances listed for use with Type B vents shall Chimney
Chimney
be pennitted. The liner shall be installed in accordance with
the liner manufacturer's insta11ation instructions. A penna- 10 feet or less
nent identifying label shall be attached at the point where
the connection is to be made to the line!: The label shall 'I
! ..-"'---r--
2feet
read: "This chinmey liner is for appliances that burn gas

~
only. Do not connect to solid-or liquid-fuel-burning appli- idge minrum .....--TI_3_f...:..,ee_t
minimum
ances or incinerators." [NFPA54:12.6.1.3] !
802.5.4 Termination. A chimney for a residential-type or
low-heat appliance shall extend not less than 3 feet (914
mm) above the highest point where it passes through a
roof of a building and not less than 2 feet (610 mm) Chimney
higher than a portion of a building within a horizontal
(a) Termination 10 feel or less from Ridge, Wall, or Parapet
distance of 10 feet (3048 mm). (See Figure 802.5.4)
[NFPA 54: 12.6.2.1]
802.5.4.1lVlediurn-Heat Gas Appliances. A chimney
for a medium-heat appliance shall extend not less than
10 feet (3048 mm) above a portion of a building within
25 feet (7620 mm). [NFPA 54: 12.6.2.2]
802.5.4.2 Chimney A chimney shall extend
not less than 5 feet (1524 mm) above the highest
connected appliance draft hood outlet or flue collar. Note: No height
above parapet
[NFPA 54: 12.6.2.3] required when
Wall or distance from walls
802.5.4.3 Decorative Shrouds. Decorative shrouds parapet or parapet is more Chimney
shall not be installed at the tennination of factory- than 10 feet.
built chimneys except where such shrouds are listed
and labeled for use with the specific factory-built
chimney system and are installed in accordance with -More than 10 feet~
Height above any
---101eel- roof surface within
the manufacturer's installation instructions. [NFPA ~ 10 feet horizontally
54:12.6.2.4]
Ridge
~
-~I
~ t~et
:
mInimUm,
802.5.5 Size of Chimneys. The effective area of a
~~::

::,
chimney venting system serving listed appliances with ~ 3 feet
minimum
draft hoods, Category 1 appliances, and other appliances ! ~
listed for use with Type B vents shall be in accordance I

with one of the following methods [NFPA54:12.6.3.1]:

(1) Section 803.0. [NFPA 54: 12.6.3.1 (l)]
(2) For sizing an individual chimney venting system for a
Ch~n~;~
single appliance with a draft hood, the effective areas (b) Termination More Than 10 feet from Ridge, Wall, or Parapet
of the vent connector and chimney flue sha11 be not
less than the area of the appliance flue collar or draft For SI units: 1 foot 304.8 mm
hood outlet or exceeding seven times the draft hood
FIGURE 802.5.4
outlet area. [NFPA 54: 12.6.3.1 (2)]
TYPICAL TERMINATION LOCATIONS FOR
For sizing a chimney venting system connected to two CHIMNEYS AND SINGLE-WALL METAL PIPES SERVING
appliances with draft hoods, the effective area of the RESIDENTIAL-TYPE AND LOW-HEAT APPLIANCE
chimney flue shall be not less than the area of the [NFPA 54: FIGURE 12.6.2.1]

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larger draft hood outlet plus 50 percent of the area of S02.5.8.3 Combination Gas- and Oil-Burning
the smaller draft hood outlet, or exceeding seven Appliances. A single chimney flue serving a listed
times the smallest draft hood outlet area. [NFPA combination gas- and oil-burning appliance shall be
54: 12.6.3.1 (3)] sized to properly vent the appliance. [NfPA
(4) Other approved engineering methods. [NFPA 54: 12.6.5.4]
54: 12.6.3.1 (5)] 802.5.9 Support of Chimneys. Portions of chimneys
(5) Chimney venting systems using mechanical draft shall be supported for the design and weight of the mate-
shall be sized in accordance with approved engi- rials employed. Listed factory-built chimneys shall be
neering methods. [NFPA 54:12.6.3.1 (4)] supported and spaced in accordance with their listings
S02.5.6 Inspection of Chimneys or Vents. This inspec- and the manufacturer's instructions. [NFPA 54: 12.6.6J
tion shalI be made after chimneys, vents, or parts thereof, 802.5.10 Cleanouts. Where a chimney that formerly
authorized by the permit, have been installed and before carried flue products from liquid-or solid-fuel-burning
such vent or part thereof has been covered or concealed. appliances is used with an appliance using fuel gas, an
802.5.7 Inspection of Chimneys. Inspection of chim- accessible cleanout shall be provided. The cleanout shall
neys shall comply with the following: have a tight-fitting cover and be installed so its upper
(I) Before rcplacing an existing appliance or connecting edge is not less than 6 inches (152 mm) below the lower
a vent connector to a chimney, the chimney passage- edge of the lowest chimney inlet opening. [NFPA
way shall be examined to ascertain that it is clear 54:12.6.7J
and free of obstructions and shall be cleaned where 802.5.U Space Surrounding Lining or Vent. The
previously used for venting solid-or liquid-fuel- remaining space sUlTounding a chimney liner, gas vent,
burning appliances or fireplaces.
special gas vent, or plastic piping installed within a
(2) Chimneys shall be lined in accordance with NFPA masonry chimney flue shall not be Llsed to vent another
211. appliance.
Exception: Existing chimneys shaH be pennitted to Exception: The insertion of another liner or vent within
have their usc continucd where an appliance is the chimney as provided in this code and the liner or vent
replaced by an appliance or similar type, input
manufacturer's instructions. [NFPA 54: 12.6.8.1]
rating, and efficiency, where the chimney is installed
in accordance with Section 802.5.7, and the sizing of 802.5.11.1 Combustion Air. The remaining space
the chimney is in accordance with Section 802.5.5. surrounding a chimney liner, gas vent, special gas
vent, or plastic piping installed within a masonry,
(3) Cleanouts shall be examined to determine that they
will remain tightly closed where not in use. metal or factory-built chimney flue shall not be llsed
to supply combustion air.
(4) Where inspection reveals that an existing chimney is
not safe for the intended application, it shall be Exception: Direct-vent appliances designed for I
repaired, rebuilt lined, relined, or replaced with a
vent or chimney in accordance with NFPA 211, and
shall be approved for the appliance to be attached.
installation in a solid-fuel-burning fireplace where
installed in accordance with the manufacturer's
installation instructions. [NFPA 54: 12.6.8.2]
I
[NFPA 54:12.6.4J 802.6 Gas Vents. A gas vent passing through a roof shall
802.5.8 Chimney Serving Appliances Burning Other extend through the entire roof flashing, roof jack, or roof
Fuels. An appliance shall not be connected to a chimney thimble and be terminated with a listed termination cap.
flue serving a separate appliance designed to bum solid [NFPA 54: 12.7.2(6)]
fuel. [NFPA 54: 12.6.5. I J 802.6.1 InstaUation. Type B or Type L vents shall extend
802.5.S.1 1V1ultiple Appliances. Where one chimney in a vertical direction with offsets not exceeding 45 degrees
serves gas appliances and liquid fuel-buming appli- (0.79 rad), except that a vent system having not more than
ances, the appliances shall be connected through sepa- one 60 degree (1.05 rad) offset shall be penl1itled. An angle
rate openings or shall be connected through a single greater than 45 degrees (0.79 rad) from the vertical is
opening where joined by a fitting located as close as considered horizontal. The total horizontal distance of a
practical to the chimney. Where two or more openings vent plus the horizontal vent connector serving draft hood-
are provided into one chimney flue, they shall be at
equipped appliances shall not exceed 75 percent of the
different levels. Where the gas appliance is automati-
vertical height of the vent. [NFPA 54: 12.7.3.2]
cally controlled, it shall be equipped with a safety
shutoff device. [NFPA 54: 12.6.5.2J Vents serving f~m-assisted combustion system appli-
802.5.8.2 ~fanual Reset Device. A listed combina- ances, or combinations of fan-assisted combustion system
tion gas-and solid-fuel-buming appliance connected and draft hood-equipped appliances, shall be sized in
to a single chimney flue shall be equipped with a accordance with Section 803.0 or other approved engi-
manual reset device to shut off gas to the main bU111er neering methods. [NFPA 54:12.7.3.1(2)]
in the event of sustained backdraft or flue gas spi Ilage. S02.6.2 Additional Termination Requirements. A gas
The chimney flue shall be sized to properly vent the vent shall terminate in accordance with one of the
appliance. [NFPA 54: 12.6.5.3] following:

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(1) Gas vents that are 12 inches (305 mm) or less in size 802.6.2.2 Type 8-W Vents. A Type 8-W gas vent
and located not less than 8 feet (2438 mm) from a shall terminate not less than 12 feet (3658 mm) in
vertical wall or similar obstruction shall temlinate ve11ical height above the bottom of the wa.ll fumace.
above the roof in accordance with Figure 802.6.2 and [NFPA 54:12.7.2(3)]
Table 802.6.2. Gas vents that are over 12 inches (305 802.6.2.3 Exterior Wall Termination. A gas vent
mm) in size or are located less than 8 feet (2438 mm) extending through an exterior wall shall not termi-
from a vertical wall or similar obstruction, shall tenui- nate adjacent to the wall or below eaves or parapets,
nate not less than 2 feet (610 mm) above the highest except as provided in Section 802.2.4 and Section
point where they pass through the roof and not less 802.3.3. [NFPA 54:12.7.2(4)]
than 2 feet (610 mm) above a portion ofa building
802.6.2.4 Decorative Shrouds. Decorative shrouds
within 10 feet (3048 mm) horizontally.
shall not be installed at the termination of gas vents
(2) Industrial appliances provided in Section 802.2.3. except where such shrouds are listed for use with the
(3) Direct-vent systems as provided in Section 802.2.4. specific gas venting system and are installed in
(4) Appliance with integral vents as provided in Section accordance with the manufacturer's installation
802.2.5.
(5) Mechanical draft systems as provided in Section
instructions. [NFPA 54: 12.7.2(5)]
802.6.2.5 Forced Air I DIet. A gas vent shall termi-
.......
802.3.3. nate not less than 3 feet (914 mm) above a forced
(6) Ventilating hoods and exhaust systems as provided air inlet located within 10 feet (3048 mm). [NFPA
in Section 802.3.4. [NFPA 54: 12.7.2(1)] 54: 12.7.2(7)]
802.6.3 Size of Gas Vents. Venting systems shall be sized
Lowest discharge opening and constructed in accordance with Section 803.0 or other
I~ approved engineering methods and the gas vent and appli-
I
I
ance manufacturer's instructions. [NFPA 54: 12.7.3]
I
I 802.6.3.1 Category 1 Appliances. The sizing of
I
I natural draft venting systems serving one or more
listed appliances equipped with a draft hood or
appliances listed for use with Type B gas vent,
installed in a single story of a building, shall be in
accordance with one of the following methods:
H (minimum) - (1) The provisions of Section 803.0.
Minimum height from roof
to lowest discharge opening (2) Vents serving fan-assisted combustion system
appliances, or combinations of fan-assisted
FIGURE 802.6.2 combustion system and draft hood-equipped
GAS VENT TERMINATION LOCATIONS FOR LISTED CAPS 12 appliances shall be sized in accordance with
INCHES (305 MM) OR LESS IN SIZE NOT LESS THAN 8 FEET Section 803.0 or other approved engineering
(2438 mm) FROM A VERTICAL WALL methods.
[NFPA 54: FIGURE 12.7.2] (3) For sizing an individual gas vent for a single,
draft hood-equipped appliance, the effective
TABLE 802.6.2
area of the vent connector and the gas vent shall
ROOF PITCH HEIGHT
be not less than the area of the appliance draft
[NFPA 54: TABLE 12.7.2]
,-----' , RoofiiircH- - '-- --,--- - H (minlmumnfeetr--'--~ hood outlet or exceeding seven times the draft
rFIauo-o/i'i--- -.-- 1'------- - - ... .. '1.6 ------ -- 1 hood outlet area.
!Over (;li2 ·to7712---- --~-~'~~=____=_~ _ L___
_. .. __ . ---T2-S----·-·-" (4) For sizing a gas vent connected to two appli-
[Q~~-ijr2-to- g~_?· _ _ ______ I I ~5--'-"""" '-------'
.0, __ _
ances, with draft hoods, the effective area of the
:Over 0/12 to 9/ 12 I --·---2-:-0-··---··-- · vent shall be not less than the area of the larger
Dvii' 9/12-[0-r<;l12·-- ·-········ . . . ..... · · ·
---·-T-- - ------·2.5 ----------

I
V~Li-T!~2:i~.1 ~12 . . . __~-===~]=~_:: 3.~ ??_ __ :~__~:___ _ _._ _..._.4.0 draft hood outlet plus 50 percent of the area of
l
the smaller draft hood outlet or exceeding seven
Over 11/12to Y I2 ..... .. .'. l._ .... .............. .......... . . times the smaller draft hood outlet area.

~T~~JJl:
lOver to
~-:- .•.•. . -~=_=T ··'--_¥o==~=~ -. I_I
I(YI2 lyl 2 ________ _ _ __ _ _ _ ____~ _ _ _ __
(5) Approved engineering practices. [NFPA
54: 12.7.3.1]
,Over 10/12 to 21Y12 : 7.5 , 802.6.3.2 Category U, Category Ill, and Category
[Q~~_~F__2(P,~. _ . !?~~0f~==--==-----[__·•. ~===~= [O--·=__~________ J IV Appliances. The sizing of gas vents for Category
For SI units: 1 inch = 25.4 mill , 1 foot = 304 .8 mm U, Category III, and Category 1V appliances shall be
802.6.2.1 Type Band L Vents. A Type 8 or a Type in accordance with the appliance manufacturer's
L gas vent shall terminate not less than 5 feet (1524 instructions. [NFPA 54:12.7.3.3]
mm) in vertical height above the highest connected 802.6.3.3 Sizing. Chimney venting systems using
appliance draft hood or flue collar. [NFPA mechanical draft shall be sized in accordance with
54:12.7.2(2)] approved engineering methods. [NFPA 54:12.7.3.4]

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802.6.4 Gas Vents Serving Appliances on More than

OneFJoor. A common vent shall be permitted in multi-
story installations to vent Category I appliances located
on more than one floor level, provided the venting
system is designed and installed in accordance with
approved engineering methods.
Manifold common
For the purpose of this section, crawl spaces, base- vent connector
ments, and attics shall be considered as floor levels.
[NFPA 54-12:12.7.4.1]
802.6.5 Habitable Space. Appliances connected to the
common vent shall be located in rooms separated from a
habitable space. Each of these rooms shall have provi-
sions for an adequate supply of combustion, ventilation,
and dilution air that is not supplied from a habitable
space. Figure 802.6.5) [NFPA 54: 12.7.4.2]

FIGURE 802.6.6
Type B gas vents USE OF MANIFOLDED COMMON VENT CONNECTOR
[NFPA 54: FIGURE G.1(k)]

802.6.7 Support of Gas Vents. Gas vents shall be

.--_.......-..,.,...~ ...k,jrI.....- - - A i r grilles in supported and spaced in accordance with their listings
outside walls
and the manufacturer's instructions. [NFPA 54: 12.7.5]
802.6.8 J\1arking. In those localities where solid and
'-----+--Louvered door could
be used in lieu of liquid fuels are used extensively, gas vents shal1 be
outside wall grilles permanently identified by a label attached to the wall or
ceiling at a point where the vent connector enters the gas
vent. The label shall read: "This gas vent is for appliances
that burn gas. Do not connect to solid or liquid-fuel-
burning appliances or incinerators." The Authority
Having Jurisdiction shall determine whether its area
constitutes such a locality. [NFPA 54: 12.7.6]
FIGURE 802.6.5 802.6.9 Fasteners. Screws, rivets, and other fasteners
PLAN VIEW OF PRACTICAL SEPARATION METHOD FOR shall not penetrate the inner wall of double wall gas
MULTISTORY GAS VENTING vents, except at the transition from the appliance draft
[NFPA 54: FIGURE 12.7.4.2] hood outlet, flue collar or single wall metal connector to
a double wall vent. [NFPA 54:12.7.1(4)]
802.6.6 Multistory Venting System. The size of the
802.7 Single-WaH Metal Single-wall metal pipe shall be
connectors and common segments of multistory venting
constructed of galvanized sheet steel not less than 0.0304 of an
systems for appliances listed for use with a Type B inch (0.7722 mm) thick or of other approved, noncombustible,
double-wall gas vent shall be in accordance with Table corrosion-resistant material. [NFPA 54: 1
803.1.3(7), provided:
802.7.1 Cold Climate. Uninsulated single-waH metal
(I) The total height (ll) for each segment of a multistory pipe shall not be used outdoors for venting appliances in I
venting system is the vertical distance between the regions where the 99 percent winter design temperature
level ofthe highest draft hood outlet or tlue collar on is below 32°F (O°C). [NFPA 54: 12.8.2J
that floor and the centerline of the next highest inter-
802.7.2 Termination. The termination of single-wall
connection tee. Figure 802.6.6)
metal pipe shall comply with the following requirements:
(2) The size of the connector for a segment is deter- (I) Single-wall metal pipe shall terminate not less than
mined from the appliance's gas input rate and 5 feet (1524 mm) in velikal height above the highest
connector rise, and shall not be smaller than the draft connected appliance draft hood outlet or flue collar.
hood outlet or flue collar size.
(2) Single-wall metal pipe shall extend not less than 2
The size of the common vertical vent segment, and feet (610 mm) above the highest point where it
of the interconnection tee at the base of that passes through a roof of a building and not less than
segment, shal I be based on the total appliance heat 2 feet (610 mm) exceeding a portion of a building
input entering that segment and its total height. within a horizontal distance of 10 feet (3048 m111).
[NFPA 54: 12.7.4.3] (See Figure 802.5.4)

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(3) An approved cap or roof assembly shall be attached The thimble shall extend not less than 18 inches
to the tenninus of a single-wall metal pipe. [NFPA (457 mm) above and 6 inches (152 mm) below the
54: 12.8.3] roof with the annular space open at the bottom and
802.7.3 Installation with Appliances Permitted by closed at the top. The thimble shall be sized in accor-
Table 802.4. Single-wall metal pipe shall not be used as dance with Section 802.10.12.1. [NFPA 54: 12.8.4.6]
a vent in dwellings and residential occupancies. [NFPA 802.7.4 Size of Single-Wall Meta] Pipe. Single-wall
54: 12.8.4.1] metal piping shall comply with the following sections. I
802.7.3.1 Limitations. Single-wall metal pipe shall be [NFPA 54: 12.8.5J
used for runs directly from the space in which the 802.7.4.1 Sizing of Venting System. A venting
appliance is located through the roof or exterior wall system of a single-wall metal pipe shall be sized in
to the outer air. A pipe passing through a roof shall accordance with one of the following methods and
extend without intelTuption through the roof flashing, the appliance manufacturer's instructions:
roof jacket, or roof thimble. [NFPA 54: 12.8.4.2J
(1) For a draft hood-equipped appliance, in accor-
802.7.3.2 Attic or Concealed Space. Single-wall
dance with Section 803.0.
metal pipe shall not originate in an unoccupied attic
or concealed space and shall not pass through an attic, (2) For a venting system for a single appliance with
inside wall, concealed space, or floor. For the installa- a draft hood, the areas of the connector and the
tion of a single-wall metal pipe through an exterior pipe each shall not be less than the area of the
combustible wall, see Section 802.10.12.1. [NFPA appliance flue collar or draft hood outlet,
54: 12.8.4.3] whichever is smaller. The vent area shall not
802.7.3.3 Incinerator. Single-wall metal pipe used exceed seven times the draft hood outlet area.
for venting an incinerator shall be exposed and (3) Other approved engineering methods. [NFPA
readily examinable for its full length and shall main- 54: 12.8.5(1)]
tain required clearances. [NFPA 54: 12.8.4.4J
802.7.4.2 Non-Round Metal Pipe. Where a single-
802.7.3.4 Clearances. Minimum clearances from wall metal pipe is used and has a shape other than
single-wall metal pipe to combustible material shall
round, it shall have an effective area equal to the I
be in accordance with Table 802.7.3.4(1). Reduced
effective area of the round pipe for which it is substi-
clearances from single-wall metal pipe to combustible
tuted, and the intemal dimension of the pipe shall be
material shall be as specified for vent connectors in
Table 802.7.3.4(2). [NFPA 54: 12.8.4.5J not less than 2 inches (51 mm). [NFPA 54: 12.8.5(2)]

802.7.3.5 Roof Thimble. \Vhere a single-wall metal 802.7.4.3 Venting Capacity. The vent cap or a roof
pipe passes through a roof constructed of assembly shall have a venting capacity not less than
combustible material, a noncombustible, nonventi- that of the pipe to which it is attached. [NFPA
lating thimble shall be used at the point of passage. 54: 12.8.5(3)]

TABLE 802.7.3.4(1)
CLEARANCE FOR CONNECTORS'
[NFPA 54: TABLE 12.8.4.5]
MINIMUM DISTANCE FROM COMBUSTIBLE MATERIAL (inches)

LISTED TYPE B LISTED TYPE L SINGLE-WALL FACTORY-BUILT

APPLIANCE
GAS VENT MATERIAL VENT MATERIAL METAL PIPE CHIMNEY SECTIONS

Listed appliance with draft hoods and appliance listed

As listed As listed 6 As listed
for use with Type B gas vents
-

Residential boilers and furnaces with listed gas

6 6 9 As listed
conversion burner and with draft hood
Residential appliances listed for usc with Type L vents Not permitted As listed 9 As listed
Listed gas-fired toilets Not 1[' As listed As listed As listed
-~------- _.-

Unlisted residential appliances with draft hood Not permitted 6 9 As listed

---
Residential and low-heat appliance other than those
Not permitted 9 18 As listed
above
---
Medium-heat appliance Not permitted Not permitted 36 As listed
For SI units: I incll = 25.4 mm
I * These clearances shall apply unless the installation instructions of a listed appliance or connector specify different clearances, in which case the listed clear-
ances shall apply.

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TABLE 802.7.3.4(2)
REDUCTION OF CLEARANCES WITH SPECIFIED FORMS OF PROTECTION 1, 2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11
[NFPA 54: TABLE 10.2.3(b)]
-- -----------~----"----.-.----.---,.--------

WHERE THE REQUIRED CLEARANCE WITH NO PROTECTION FROM APPLIANCE, VENT CONNECTOR,
OR SINGLE-WALL METAL PIPE IS:
.~ ....
-~-~ ..... ~------~~~~~~ .......... .

TYPE OF PROTECTION APPLIED 36 (inches) 18 12 6 (inches)

TO AND COVERING SURFACES ..: ... --~----~----~----~
ALLOWABLE CLEARANCES WITH SPECIFIED PROTECTION (inches)
OF COMBUSTIBLE MATERIAL
WITHIN THE DISTANCE SPECI- USE COLUMN 1 FOR CLEARANCES ABOVE APPLIANCE OR HORIZONTAL CONNECTOR. USE COLUMN 2 FOR
FIED AS THE REQUIRED CLEAR- CLEARANCES FROM APPLIANCES, VERTICAL CONNECTOR, AND SINGLE-WALL METAL PIPE.
ANCE WITH NO PROTECTION
[SEE FIGURE 904.2(1) THROUGH ISIDES AND SIDES AND' AND ISIDES-~~~~-~:~:VE---~~~ES ABOVEI~IDES
FIGURE 904.2(3)] ABOVE I REAR ABOVE REAR ABOVE! REAR REAR . REAR
COLUMN 11 COLUMN 2. COLUMN 1 . COLUMN 2 COLUMN 1 i COLUMN 2 COLUMN 1 COLUMN 2 COLUMN 1 ,COLUMN
I 1

~-------~·-~~·~i------ r'-
thick masonry
wall without ventilated air 24 12 9 6 5
space
(2) of an inch insulation
board over 1 inch glass 24 18 9 9 6 6 5 4 3
fiber or mineral wool batts

18 12 9 6 6 4 5

12 6 6

18 12 9 6 6 4 5 3 3 2

(6)
18 12 9 6 6 4 5 3 3 3
air
(7) 0.024 sheet metal
with ventilated air space
over 0.024 inch sheet 18 9 6 6 4 5 3 3 3
metal with ventilated air

(8) or
wool batts sand-
wiched between two
18 12 9 6 6 4 5 3 3 3
sheets 0.024 inch sheet
metal with ventilated air
space
For SI units: I inch 25.4 mm, (OF-32)!1.8
Notes:
1 Reduction of clearances from combustible materials shall not interfere with combustion air, draft hood clearance and relief, and accessibility
Clearances shall be measured from the outer surface of the combustible material to the nearest point on the surface of the appliance, disregarding an inter-
protection applied to the combustible materiaL
Spacers and tics shall be of noncombustible materiaL No spaeer or tie shall be used directly opposite the appliance or connector.
4 Where clearance reduction systems use a ventilated air space, a provision for air circulation shall be provided as described. Figure 904.2(2) and Figure
904.2(3)]
There shall be not less than 1 inch (25.4 mm) between clearance reduction systems and combustible walls and ceilings for reduction systems using a venti-
lated air space.
() Where a wall protector is mounted on a single flat wall away from corners, it shall have not less than a 1 inch (25.4 mm) air gap. To provide air circulation,
the bottom and top or the side and top edges, or shall be left open.
7 Mineral wool batts (blanket or board) shall have a density of not less than 8 pounds per cubic foot (128 and a minimum melting point of I 500°F
(816°C).
:'\ Insulation material used as part of a clearance reduction system shall have a thermal conductivity of 1 British thermal unit inch per hour square foot degree
n
Fahrenheit [Btwin/(h o 2 • o F)] [0.1 W/(moK)] or less.
There shall be not less than I inch (25.4 mm) between the appliance and the protector. in no case shall the clearance between the appliance and the combustible
surface be reduced bdo\V that allowed in this table.
10 Clearances and thicknesses are minimum; larger clearances and thicknesses acceptable.
II Listed single-wall connectors shall be installed in accordance with the terms of their listing and the manufacturer's installation instructions.

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802.7.5 Support of Single-WaH Metal Portions 802.8.6 Vent Terminals. Vent terminals that terminate
of single-wall metal pipe shall be supported for the through an outside wall of a building shall be located not
design and weight of the material employed. [NFPA less than 10 feet (3048 mm) horizontalJy frol11 an oper-
54: 12.8.6J able opening in an adjacent building. This shall not apply
802.7.6 l\farking. Single-wall metal pipe shall comply to operable openings that are not less than 2 feet (610
with the marking provisions of Section 802.6.8. [NFPA mm) below or 25 feet (7620 111m) above the elevation
54:12.8.7J the vent terminal. [NFPA 54-12: 12.9.6]
802.8 Through-the-WaH Vent Termination. Through the 802.9 Condensation Drain. Provision shall be made to
wall vent tennination's shall be in accordance with Section collect and dispose of condensate from venting systems
802.8.1 through Section 802.8.6. serving Category II and CategOlY IV appliances and noncat-
egorizcd condensing appliances in accordance with Scction
802.8.1 Termination. A mechanical draft venting system
802.8.4. [NFPA 54:12.10.1]
shall terminate not less than 3 feet (914 mm) above a
forced air inlet located within 10 feet (3048 mm). 802.9.1 Local Experience. \Vhere local experience indi-
Exceptions: cates that condensation is a problem, provision shall be
made to drain off and dispose of condensate from venting
(I) This provision shall not apply to the combustion-air
systems serving Category I and CategOlY Tn appliances in
intake of a direct-vent appliance.
accordance with Section 802.8.4. [NFPA 54: 12.10.2]
(2) This provision shall not apply to the separation of
the integral outdoor-air inlet and flue gas discharge
802.10 Vent Connectors for Category I Appliances. A vent
of listed outdoor appliances. [NFPA 54: 12.9.1] connector shall be used to connect an appliance to a gas vent,
ehimney, or single-wall metal pipe, except where the gas vent,
802.8.2 Mecllanica1 Draft Venting System. A mechan-
chimney, or single-wall metal pipe is directly connected to
ical draft venting system of other than direct-vent type
shall terminate not less than 4 feet (1219 mm) below, 4
feet (1219 mm) horizontally from, or 1 foot (305 mm)
above a door, operable window, or gravity air inlet into
the appl iance. [NFPA 54: 12.11.1]
802. t 0.1 J\faterials. Material s for vent connectors shall
comply with Section 802.10.1.1 through Seetion 802.10.1.5.
I
a building. The bottom of the vent terminal shall be 802.10.1.1 General. A vent connector shall be made
located not less than 12 inches (305 mm) above finished of noncombustible. corrosion resistant material
ground level grade. [NFPA 54: 12.9.2] capable of withstanding the vent gas temperature
802.8.3 Direct-Vent AppHance. The vent terminal of a produced by the appliance and of a thickness to
direct-vent appliance with an input of 10 000 Btu/h (3 withstand physical damage. [NFPA 54: 12.11.2.1]
kW) or less shall be located not less than 6 inches (152 802.10.1.2 Unconditioned Area. Where the vent
mm) from an air opening into a building, and such an connector used for an appliance having a draft hood
appliance with an input over] 0000 Btu/h (3 kW) but not
exceeding 50 000 Btu/h (14.7 kW) shall be installed with
a 9 inch (229 mm) vent termination clearance. and an
or a Category I appliance is located in or passes
through an unconditioned area, attic or crawl space,
that portion of the vent connector shall be listed
I
appl iance with an input exceeding 50 000 Btu/h (14.7 Type B, Type L, or listed vent material having
kW) shall have not less than a 12 inch (305 mm) vent equivalent insulation qualities.
termination clearance. The bottom of the vent terminal
and the air intake shall be located not less than 12 inches
(305 mm) above tinished grade. [NFPA 54: 12.9.3]
xCt~DtlOll: Single-wall metal pipe located within
the exterior walls of the building and loeated in an
unconditioned area other than an attic or a crawl
I
802.8.4 Nuisance and Hazard. Through-the-wall vents space having a local 99 percent winter design
for Category rr and Category IV appliances and noncate- temperature of 5°F (-15°C) or higher. [NFPA 54-
12: 12.11.2.2]
gorized eondensing appliances shaH not tenninate over
public walkways or over an area where condensate or vapor 802.10.1.3 Residential Type Appliances. Vent
....-.
is capable of creating a nuisanee or hazard that is detri- connectors for residential-type appliances shall
mental to the operation of regulators, relief valves, or other comply with the following:
equipment. Where local experience indicates that conden- (1) \ent COlmectors for listed appliances having draft I
sate is a problem with Category I and Category III appli- hoods, appliances having draft hoods and
ances, this provision shall apply. equipped with listed conversion burners that are
Drains for condensate shall be installed in accor- not installed in attics, crawl spaces, or other
dance with the appliance and the vent manufacturer's unconditioned areas shall be one of the following:
installation instructions. [NFPA 54-12: 12.9.4] (a) Type B or Type L vent material.
802.8.5 Annular Spaces. Where vents, including those for (b) Galvanized sheet steel not less than 0.018 of
direct-vent appliances, penetrate outside walls of build- an ineh (0.457 lllin) thick.
ings, the annular spaces around such penetrations shall bc (c) Aluminum (1100 or 3003 alloy or equiva-
sealed using approved materials to prevent entry of lent) sheet not less than 0.027 of an inch
combustion products into the building. [NFPA 54: 12.9.5] (0.686 mm) thick.

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(d) Stainless steel sheet not less than 0.012 of an (4) Factory-built chimney scctions, where employed,
inch (0.305111111) thick. shall be installed in accordance with the chimney
(e) Smooth interior wall metal pipe having manufacturer's installation instructions.
resistance to heat and corrosion equal to or 54: 12.11.2.6J
exceeding that ofb, c, or d above.
(f) A listed vent connector. TABLE 802.10.1.5
MINIMUM THICKNESS FOR STEEL VENT CONNECTORS
(2) Vent connectors shall not be covered with insu- FOR MEDIUM-HEAT APPLIANCES AND COMMERCIAL
lation. AND INDUSTRIAL INCINERATORS
IiXCei)Wln: Listed insulated vent connectors [NFPA 54: TABLE 12.11.2.6]
shall be installed in accordance with the terms VENT CONNECTOR SIZE
of their listing and the manufacturer's installa- DIAMETER AREA MINIMUM THICKNESS
tion instructions. [NFPA 54: 12.11.2.4] (square inches) (inches)
802.10.1.4 Non-Residential Low-HeatAppliances. Up to 154 0.053
A vent connector for a non-residential low-heat
154 to 201 0.067
appliance shall be a factory-built chimney section or
steel pipe having resistance to heat and corrosion Over 16 to 18 201 to 254 0.093
equivalent to the galvanized pipe specified in Table Over 18 Larger than 254 0.123
802.10.1.4. Factory-built chimney sections shall be
For SI units: 1 inch = 25.4 mm, I square inch 0.000645111 2
installed in accordance with the chimney manufac-
turer's installation instructions. [NFPA 54: 12.11.2.5] 802.10.2 Size of Vent Connector. A vent connector for
appliances with a single draft hood or for a Category I fan-I
TABLE 802.10.1.4
MINIMUM THICKNESS FOR GALVANIZED STEEL VENT assisted combustion system appliance shall be sized and
CONNECTORS FOR LOW-HEAT APPLIANCES installed in accordance with Section 803.0 or other
[NFPA 54: TABLE 12.11.2.5] approved engineering methods. [NFPA 54: 12.11.3.1]
DIAMETER OF CONNECTOR MINIMUM THICKNESS 802.10.2.1 IVlanifold. For a single appliance having
(inches) (inches) more than one draft hood outlet or f1ue collar, the
Less than 6 0.019 manifold shall be constructed according to the
instructions of the appliance manufacturer. Where
6 to less than 10 0.023 there are no instructions, the manifold shall be
J0 to 12 inclusive 0.029 designed and constructed in accordance with
approved engineering practices. As an alternate
14 to 16 inclusive 0.034 method, the effective area of the manifold shall equal
Over 16 0.056 the combined area of the flue collars or draft hood
outlets and the vent connectors shall have not less
For Sl units: I inch = 25.4 !TIm, 1 square inch 0.000645 m2
than 1 foot (305 mm) rise. [NFPA 54: 12.1l.3.2]
802.10.1.5 Medium-Heat Appliances. Vent connec- 802.10.2.2 Size. Wherc two or more appliances are I
connected to a common vent or chimney, each vent
tors for medium-heat appliances, and commercial and
connector shall be sized in accordance with Section
industrial incinerators, shall be constructed of factory-
803.0 or other approved engineering methods. [NFPA
built, medium-heat chimney sections or steel of a 54:12.11.3.3]
thickness not 1ess than that specified in Table
As an ahernative method applicable where thc
802.10.1.5, and shall comply with the following: appliances are draft hood-equipped, each vent
(1) A steel vent connector for appliances with a vent connector shall have an effective area not less than
gas temperature in excess of 1000°F (538°C) the area of the draft hood outlet of the appliance to
measured at the entrance to the connector shall be which it is connected. [NFPA 54: 12. 11.3.4]
lined with medium-duty fire brick or the equiva- 802.10.2.3 Height. Where two or more appliances I
lent. are vented through a common vent COID1ector or vent
(2) The lining shall be not less than 2Y2 inches (64 manifold, the eommon vent connector or vent mani-
fold shall be located at the highest level consistent with
mm) thick for a vcnt COIDlcctor having a diametcr
available headroom and clearance to eombustible
or greatest cross-sectional dimension ofl8 inches
material and shall be sized in accordance with Section
(457 mm) or less. 803.0 or other approved engineering methods. [NFPA
(3) The lining shall bc not less than 4Y2 inches (114 54: 12. J 1.3.5]
mm) thick laid on the 4Y2 inches (114 mm) bed As an altemate method applicable where there
for a vent connector diameter or greatest are two draft hood-equipped appliances, the effec-
cross-sectional dimension exceeding 18 inches tive area of the common vent connector or vent
(457 mm). manifold and junction fittings shall be not less than

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the area of the larger vent connector plus 50 percent 75 percent of the height of the chimney or vent
of the areas of smaller flue collar outlets. [NFPA except for systems. [NFPA54:12.11
54: 12.1l.3.6] 802.10.7.2 B Double Wan Connector. The
802.1 0.2.4 Size Increase. Where the size of a vent maximum horizontal length of a Type B double-wall
connector is increased to overcome installation limi- connector shall be 100 percent of the height of the
tations and obtain connector capacity equal to the chimney or vent, except for engineered systems. The
appliance input, the size increase shall be made at the maximum length of an individual connector for a
appliance draft hood outlet. [NFPA 54: 12.11 chimney or vent system multiple appliances,
802.10.3 Two or 1\fore Appliances Connected to a from the appliance outlet to junction with the
Single Vent. \\There two or more openings are provided common vent or another connector, shall be 100
into one chimney flue or vent, either the openings shall percent of the height of the chimney or vent.
be at different levels, or the connectors shall be attached 54: 12.11.9.3J
to the vertical portion of the chimney or vent at an angle 802.10.8 Support. A vent connector shall be supported
of 45 degrees (0.79 rad) or less relative to the vertical. for the and weight of the material employed to
[NFPA 54: 12.11.4.1] maintain clearances and prevent physical damage and
separation [NFPA 54: 12.11.10]
802.1 0.3.1 Height of Connector. Where two or more
vent connectors enter a common vent, chimney Hue, 802.10.9 Connection. Where entering a flue in
or single-wall metal pipe, the smaller conncctor shall a masonry or metal chimney, the vent connector shall be
installed above the extreme bottom to avoid stoppage.
enter at the highest level consistent with the avail-
Where a thimble or slip joint is used to facilitate removal
able headroom or clearance to combustible material.
of the connector, the connector shall be attached to or
[NFPA 54-12: 12.11.4.2J
inserted into the thimble or slip joint to prevent the
802.10.3.2 Pressure. Vent connectors serving Cate- connector from falling out. Means shall be employed to
gory 1 shall not be connected to a portion of prevent the connector from so f~tr as to restrict
a mechanical draft system operating under positive the space between its end and the opposite wall of the
static pressure, such as those serving Category III or chimney flue. [NFPA 54: 12.11.11 J
Category IV appliances. 54: 12.11.4.3] 802.10.10 Inspection. The entire length of a vent
802.10.4 Clearance. Minimum clearances from vent connector shall be readily accessible for inspection,
connectors to combustible material shall comply with and replacement. [NFPA 54: 12.11.l2J
Table 802.7.3.4(1). 802.10.11 Fireplaces. A vent connector shall not be
Exception: The clearance between a vent connector and connected to a chimney nue serving a fireplace unless
combustible material shall be permitted to be reduced the fireplace flue opening is permanently sealed. [NFPA
where the combustible material is protected as specified 54: 12.11.13 J
for vent connectors in Table 802.7.3.4(2). [NFPA 802.10.12 Ceilings, or 'Valls.
54: 12.11 A vent connector shall not pass through a ceiling, floor,
802.10.5 Joints. Joints between sections of connector or firc-resistance-rated wall. A single-wall metal pipe
piping and connections to flue collars or draft hood connector shall not pass through an interior wall.
outlets shall be fastened in accordance with one of the Exception: Vent connectors made of listed Type B or
following methods: Type L vent material and serving listed appliances with
draft hoods and other appliances listed for LIse with
(1) By sheet metal screws.
B gas vents that pass through walls or partitions
(2) Vent connectors of listed vent material shall be constructed of combustible material shall be installed
assembled and connected to tlue collars or draft with not less than the listed clearance to combustible
hood outlets in accordance with the manufacturer's material.
instructions. 802.10.12.1 Combustible Exterior 'Vall. A vent
(3) Other approved means. 54: 12.11.7] connector made of a single-wall metal pipe shall not
802.10.6 Slope. A vent connector shall be installed pass through a combustible exterior wall unless
without dips or sags and shall slope upward toward the guarded at the poi nt of passage by a ventilated metal
vent or chimney not less than 1/4 inch per foot (20.8 thimble not smaller than the following:
mm/m). (l) For listed appliances with draft hoods and appli-
Vent connectors attached to a mechanical ances listed for use with Type B gas vents, the
draft system installed in accordance with the appliance thimble shall be not less than 4 inches (102 mm)
and the draft system manufacturer's instructions. larger in diameter than the vent connector.
Where there is a run of not less than 6 feet
54: 12.11.8]
(1829 mm) of vent connector in the opening
802.10.7 ofVenf Connector. between the draft: hood outlet and the thimble.
802.10.7.1 Single WaH Connector. The maximum the thimble shall be not less than 2 inches (51
horizontal length ofa connector shall be mm) larger in diameter than the vent connector.

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(2) For unlisted appliances having draft hoods, the barometric draft regulator installed and adjusted in accor-
thimble shall be not less than 6 inches (152 mm) dance with the manufacturer's instructions. [NFPA
larger in diameter than the vent connector. 54:12.13.4]
(3) For residential and low-heat appliances, the 802.12.4 Location. Draft hoods and barometric draft
thimble shall be not less than 12 inches (305 regulators shall be installed in the same room or enclo-
mm) larger in diameter than the vent connector. sure as the appliance in such a manner as to prevent a
Exception: In lieu of thimble protection, combustible difference in pressure between the hood or regulator and
material in the wall shall be removed from the vent the combustion air supply. [NFPA 54:12.13.5]
connector an approved distance to provide the speci- 802.12.5 Positioning. Draft hoods and draft regulators
fied clearance from such vent connector to shal1 be installed in the position for which they were
combustible material. The material used to close up designed with reference to the horizontal and vertical
such opening shall be noncombustible. [NFPA planes and shall be located so that the relief opening is
54:] 2.8.4.7] not obstructed by a part of the appliance or adjacent
802.10.12.2 Medium-Heat Appliances. Vent construction. The appliance and its draft hood shall be
connectors for medium-heat appliances shall not located so that the relief opening is accessible for
pass through walls or partitions constructed of checking vent operation. [NFPA 54:12.13.6]
combustible material. [NFPA 54: 12.11.14.2] 802.12.6 C1earance. A draft hood shall be located so that
802.11 Vent Connectors for Category II, Category III, and its relief opening is not less than 6 inches (152 mm) from
Category IV Appliances. The vent connectors for Category a surface except that of the appliance it serves and the
II, Category III, and Category IV appliances shall comply venting system to which the draft hood is connected.
with Section 802.4. [NFPA 54: 12.12] Where a greater or lesser clearance is indicated on the
802.12 Draft Hoods and Draft Controls. Vented appliances appliance label, the clearance shall not be less than that
shall be installed with draft hoods. specified on the label. Such clearances shall not be
Exception: Dual oven-type combination ranges; incinerators; reduced. [NFPA 54:12.13.7]
direct-vent appliances; fan-assisted combustion system appli- 802.13 Manually Operated Dampers. A manually operated
ances; appliances requiring chimney draft for operation; damper shall not be placed in an appliance vent connector.
single firebox boilers equipped with conversion burners with Fixed baffles shall not be classified as manually operated
inputs exceeding 400 000 Btu/h (117 k W); appliances dampers. [NFPA 54:12.14]
equipped with blast, power, or pressure burners that are not 802.14 Automatically Operated Vent Dampers. An auto-
listed for use with draft hoods; and appliances designed for
matically operated vent damper shall be of a listed type.
forced venting. [NFPA 54: 12.13.1]
[NFPA 54: 12.15]
802.12.1 Installation. A draft hood supplied with or
802.15 Obstructions. Devices that retard the !low of vent
forming a part of listed vented appliances shall be
gases shall not be installed in a vent connector, chimney, or
installed without alteration, exactly as furnished and
vent. The following shall not be considered as obstmctions:
specified by the appliance manufacture!: Where a draft
hood is not supplied by the appliance manufacturer (1) Draft regulators and safety controls specifically listed for
where one is required, a draft hood shall be installed, be installation in venting systems and installed in accor-
of a listed or approved type, and, in the absence of other dance with the terms of their listing and the manufac-I
instructions, be of the same size as the appliance flue turer's installation instructions.
collar. Where a draft hood is required with a conversion (2) Approved draft regulators and safety controls designed
burner, it shall be of a listed or approved type. Where a and installed in accordance with approved engineering
draft hood of special design is needed or preferable, the methods.
installation shall be in accordance with the recommen-
dations of the appliance manufacturer and shall be with
the approval ofthe Authority Having Jurisdiction. [NFPA
(3) Listed heat reclaimers and automatically operated vent
dampers installed in accordance with the manufacturer's
installation instructions.
I
54:12.13.2]
802.12.2 Draft Control Devices. Where a draft control (4) Vent dampers serving listed appliances installed in accor-
device is paIi of the appliance or is supplied by the appli- dance with Section 803.1.1 and Section 803.2 or other
ance manufacturer, it shall be installed in accordance approved engineering methods.
with the manufacturer's instructions. In the absence of (5) Approved economizers, heat reclaimers, and recuperators
manufacturer's instructions, the device shall be attached installed in venting systems of appliances not required to
to the flue collar of the appliance or as near to the appli- be equipped with draft hoods, provided the appliance
ance as practical. [NFPA 54:12.13.3] manufacturer's installation instructions cover the instal-I
802.12.3 Additional Devices. Appliances (except incin- lation of such a device in the venting system and perfonn-
erators) requiring controlled chimney draft shall be ance in accordance with Section 802.3 and Section
permitted to be equipped with a listed double-acting 802.3.1 is obtained. [NFPA54:12.16]

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802.16 Protection of Gas Appliances from Fumes or Gases in the venting system. Single-appliance venting with I
other than Products of Combustion. Non-direct-vent type lateral lengths, include two 90 degree (1.57 rad) elbows. I
gas appliances installed in beauty shops, barber shops, or For each additional elbow up to and including 45 degrees
other facilities where chemicals that generate corrosive or (0.79 rad), the maximum capacity listed in the venting
flammable products such as aerosol sprays are routinely used tables shall be reduced by 5 percent. For each additional I
shall be located in an equipment room separate or partitioned elbow greater than 45 degrees (0.79 rad) up to and
offtJ-om other areas with provisions for combustion and dilu- including 90 degrees (1.57 rad), the maximum capacity
tion air from outdoors. Direct-vent appliances shall be listed in the venting tables shall be reduced by 10
installed in accordance with the appliance manufacturer's percent. Where multiple offsets occur in a vent, the total
installation instructions. [NFPA 54:9.1.6.2] lateral length of offsets combined shall not exceed that
specified in Table 803.1.3(1) through Table 803.l.3(5).
[NFPA 54: 13.1.3]
803.0 Sizing of Category I Venting Systems.
803.1.4 Zero Lateral. Zero lateral (L) shall apply to a
803.1 Additional Requirements for Single Appliance Vent. straight vertical vent attached to a top outlet draft hood or

I
Requirements for single appliance venting systems shall flue collar. [NFPA 54: 13.1.4]
comply with Section 803.1.1 through Section 803.1.19.
803.1.5 High-Altitude Installations. Sea level input
803.1.1 Installation. These venting tables shall not be ratings shall be used where detennining maximum capacity
used where obstructions are installed in the venting for high-altitude installation. Actual input (derated for alti-
system. The installation of vents serving listed appliances tude) shall be used for determining minimum capacity for
with vent dampers shall be installed in accordance with high-altitude installation. [NFPA 54: 13.1.5]
the appliance manufacturer's installation instructions or 803.1.6 Multiple Input Ratings. For appliances with
in accordance with the following: more than one input rate, the minimum vent capacity
(1) The maximum capacity of the vent system shall be (FAN Min) determined from the tables shall be less than
determined using the NAT Max column. the lowest appliance input rating, and the maximum vent
(2) The minimum capacity shall be determined as capacity (FAN Max/NAT Max) determined from the
though the appliance were a fan-assisted appliance, tables shall exceed the highest appliance rating input.
using the FAN Min column to determine the [NFPA 54: 13.1.6]
minimum capacity of the vent system. Where the 803.1.7 Corrugated Chimney Liner Reduction. Listed
cOlTesponding "FAN Min" is "NA", the vent config- corrugated metallic chimney liner systems in masonry
uration shall not be permitted and an alternative chimneys shall be sized by using Table 803.1 .3( 1) or
venting configuration shall be utilized. [NFPA Table 803.1.3(2) for Type B vents, with the maximum
54:13.1.1] capacity reduced by 20 percent (0.80 x maximum
capacity) and the minimum capacity as shown in Table
803.1.2 Vent Downsizing. Where the vent size deter- 803.1.3(1) or Table 803.1.3(2).
mined from the tables is smaller than the appliance draft
Corrugated metallic liner systems installed with bends
hood outlet or flue collar, the use of the smaller size shall
or offsets shall have their maximum capacity fmiher
be permitted provided that the installation is in accor-
reduced in accordance with Section 803.1.3. The 20
dance with the following requirements: percent reduction for conugated metallic chimney liner
(1) The total vent height (H) is not less than 10 feet systems includes an allowance for one long radius 90
(3048 mm). degree (1.57 rad) turn at the bottom of the liner. [NFPA
(2) Vents for appliance draft hood outlets or flue collars 54:13.1.7]
12 inches (305mm) in diameter or smaller are not 803.1.8 Connection to Chimney Liners. Connections
reduced more than one table size. between chimney liners and listed double-wall connec-
(3) Vents for appliance draft hood outlets or flue collars tors shall be made with listed adapters designed for such
purpose. [NFPA 54:13.1.8]
exceeding 12 inches (305 mm) in diameter are not
reduced more than two table sizes. 803.1.9 Vertical Vent Upsizing Using 7 x Rule. Where
the vertical vent has a larger diameter than the vent
(4) The maximum capacity listed in the tables for a fan-
connector, the vertical vent diameter shall be used to deter-
assisted appliance is reduced by 10 percent (0.90 x
mine the minimum vent capacity, and the connector diam-
maximum table capacity).
eter shall be used to detennine the maximum vent capacity.
(5) The draft hood outlet exceeds 4 inches (102 mm) in The flow area of the vertical vent shall not exceed seven
diametel: A 3 inch (76 111111) diameter vent shall not times the flow area of the listed appliance categorized vent
be connected to a 4 inch (102 mm) diameter draft area, flue collar area, or draft hood outlet area unless
hood outlet. This provision shall not apply to fan- designed in accordance with approved engineering
assisted appliances. [NFPA 54: 13.1.2] methods. [NFPA 54: 13.1.9]
803.1.3 Elbows. Single-appliance venting configurations 803.1.10 Draft Hood Conversion Accessories. Draft
with zero lateral lengths in Table 803.1.3( I), Table hood conversion accessories for use with masonry chim-
803.1.3(2), and Table 803.1.3(5) shall not have elbows neys venting listed Category I fan-assisted appliances

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shall be listed and installed in accordance with the listed be permitted to be provided that the sizes and
accessory manufacturer's installation instructions. are permitted by the tables. [NFPA 54:13.1.14]
54:13.1.10]
803.1.16 Interpolation shall be permitted
803.1 and Vent Locations. Table in calculating eapacities for vent dimensions that fall
803.1.3(1) through Table 803.1.3(5) shall be used for between table entries. Example 803.2.23 in Section
chimneys and vents not exposed to the outdoors below 803.2.23) [NFPA 54: 13.1.15J
the roof line. A B vent or listed chimney lining
803.1.17 Extrapolation. Extrapolation beyond the table
system passing through an unused masonry chimney
entries shall not be permitted. 54: 13.1.16J
flue shall 110t be considered to be exposed to the
outdoors. Where vents extend outdoors above the roof 803.1.18 Engineering lVIethods. For vent heights lower
more than 5 feet (1524 mm) higher than required by than 6 feet (1829 mm) and exceeding vent heights shown
Table 802.6.2, and where vents terminate in aeeordanee in the tables, engineering methods shall be used to calcu-
with Seetion 802.6.2, the outdoor portion of the vent late vent capacities. [N FPA 54: 13 .1.17J
shall be enclosed as required by this section for vents 803.1.19 Entries. Where the actual height of a
not eonsidered to be exposed to the outdoors or such vent falls between entries in the height column of the
system shall be engineered. A Type B vent applicable table in Table 803.1.3(1) through Table
through an unventilated enclosure or ehase insu- 803. I.3( 6), either:
lated to a value of not less than R-8 shall not be consid- (1) Interpolation shall be used.
ered to be exposed to the outdoors. Table 803.1.3(3) in
(2) The lower vent capacity shown in the table entries
combination with Table 803.1.3(6) shall be uscd for shall be used for FAN MAX and NAT MAX column
tile-lined exterior masonry chimneys, provided the values and the higher vent capaeity shall be used for
following are met: the FAN MTN column values. [NFPA54-12:13.1.18]
(1) The vent connector is Type B double walL 803.2 Additional Requirements for AppHance
(2) The vent connector length is limited to 18 Vent Table 803.1.3(7) through Table 803.1.3(15). These
inches/inch (18 mm/mm) of vent connector venting tables shall not be used where obstructions are I
diameter.
(3) The appliance is draft hood-equipped.
installed in the venting system. The installation of vents
serving listed appliances with vent dampers shall be installed
in aecordance with the appliance manufacturer's installation
I
The input rating is less than the maximum
instructions or in accordance with the following:
capacity given in Table 803.1
(1) The maximum capacity of the vent eonnector shall be
For a water heater, the outdoor temper-
determined using the NAT Max eolumn.
ature shall be not less than 5°F
(6) For a space-heating appliance, the input (2) The maximum capacity of the vertical vent or chimney
shall be determined the FAN + NAT column where
exceeds the minimum capacity given by Table
the seeond applianee is a fan-assisted appliance, or the
803.1.3(6). [NFPA54-12:13.1.11]
NAT + NAT eolumn where the second appliance is
803.1.12 Residential and Low-Heat Appliances. Flue equipped with a draft hood.
lining system for residential and low heat applianee shall
The minimum capaeity shall be determined as where the
be in accordance with Section 803.1.12.1 and Section
appliance were a fan-assisted appliance.
803.1.12.2.
(a) The minimum capaeity of the vent connector shall be
803.1.12.1 Clay Flue flue lining shall
be manufactured in accordance with ASTM C 315 detelmined using the FAN Min column.
or other approved standard. (b) The FAN FAN column shall be used where the
803.1.12.2 Chimney Lining. Chimney shall seeond applianee is a fan-assisted applianee, and the
be listed in accordance with UL 1777. FAN NAT column shall be used where the second
appliance is equipped with a draft hood, to detelmine
803.1.13 Vent Connector Size. Corrugated
whether the vertical vent or chimney configuration is
vent eonnectors shall not be smal1er than the listed appli-
not pennitted (NA). Where the vent configuration is
ance categorized vent diameter, flue collar diameter, or
NA, the vent configuration shall not be pennitted and
draft hood outlet diameter. [NFPA 54: 13.1.12]
an alternative venting eonfiguration shall be utilized.
803.1.14 Vent connectors shall not be upsized [NFPA 54:13.2.1J
morc than two sizes the listed appliance cate-
803.2.1 Vent Connector Maximum Length. The
gorized vent diameter, flue collar diameter, or draft hood
outlet diameter. [NFPA 54: 13 .1.
803.1.15 Single Run of Vent. In a run of vent or
maximum vent connector horizontal length shall be 18
inches per ineh (18 1111.n/mm) of connector diameter as
shown in Table 803.2.1, or as pennitted by Section 803.2.2.
I
vent connector. more than one diameter and type shall [NFPA 54-12:13.2.2J

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TABLE 803.2.1 (0.90 x maximum common vent capacity) to the Common

VENT CONNECTOR MAXIMUM LENGTH Vent Capacity part of the common vent tables. The length
[NFPA 54-12: TABLE 13.2.2] of the common vent connector manifold (L~f) shall not
exceed 18 inches per inch (18 nun/mm) of common vent
CONNECTOR MAXIMUM CONNECTOR diameter (D). (Sce Figure 802.6.6) [NFPA 54: 13.2.4J I
DIAMETER HORIZONTAL LENGTH
(inches) (feet) 803.2.4 Vent Offset. Where the common veltical vent is
the maximum capacity of the common vent shall be
3
reduced in accordance with Section 803.2.5, and the hori-
4 6
zontal length ofthe common vent offset shall not exceed 18
5 7 V:. inches per inch (18 mIn/mm) of common vent diameter.
6 9 Where multiple offsets occur in a common vent, the total
7 JOY2 horizontal length of offsets combined shall not exceed 18
8 12 inches per inch (18 mIn/mm) of common vent diameter.
9 [NFPA 54: 13.2.5J
10 15 803.2.5 Elbow Reduction. For each elbow up to and
12 18 including 45 degrees (0.79 rad) in the common vent, the
14 21 maximum common vent capacity listed in the venting
tables shall be reduced by 5 percent. For each elbow
16 24
exceeding 45 degrees (0.79 rad) up to and including 90
18 27
(1.57 rad), the maximum common vent capacity
20 30 listed in the venting tables shall be reduced by 10 percent.
22 33 [NFPA 54: 13.2.6]
24 36
803.2.6 Common Vent lVlinimum Size. The cross-
For SI units: 1 inch = 25.4 lTIm, 1 toot 304.8111m
sectional area of the common vent shall be equal to or
exceed the cross-sectional area of the largest connector.
[NFPA 54: 13.2.8J
803.2.2 Vent Connector Exceeding lVlaximum ILl . . .";::;'''''',

The vent connector shall be routed to the vent utilizing 803.2.7 Tee and Tee and wye fittings
the shortest possible route. Connectors with longer hori- connected to a common gas vent shall be considered as
zontal lengths than those listed in Table 803.2.1 are part of the common gas vent and CODstlucted of mate-
pennitted under the following conditions: rials consistent with that of the common gas vent. [NFPA
(1) The maximum capacity (FAN Max or NAT Max) of 54:13.2.9]
the vent connector shall be reduced 10 percent for each 803.2.8 Size of At the point where tee or \vye
additional multiple of the length listed in Table 803.2.1. fittings connect to a common gas vent, the opening sizc 01'1
For example, the listed for a 4 inch (102 mm) the fItting shall be equal to the size of the common vent.
connector shall not exceed 6 feet (1829 nun). With a Such fittings shall not be prohibited from having reduced
connector length exceeding 6 feet (1829 mm) but not size openings at the point of connection of appliance gas I
exceeding 12 feet (3658 mm), the maximmn capacity vent connectors. [NFPA 54: 13.2.10]
shall be reduced by 10 percent (0.90 x maximum vent
connector capacity). With a connector length exceeding 803.2.9 Installations. Sea level input
12 feet (3658 mm) but not exceeding 18 teet (5486 ratings shall be lIsed where detenllining maximum capacity
mm), the maximum capacity shall be reduced by 20 for high-altitude installation. Actual input (derated for alti-
percent (0.80 x maximum vent capacity). tude) shall be used for detemlining minimum capacity for
(2) For a connector serving a fan-assisted appliance, the high-altitude installation. [NFPA 54: 13.2.11 J
minimum capacity (FAN Min) of the connector shall 803.2.10 Connector Rise. The connector rise (R) for each
be determined by referring to the corresponding appliance connector shall be measured from the draft hood
single appliance table. For Type B double-wall outlet or flue collar to the centerline where the vent gas
connectors, Table 803.1.3(1) shall be used. For streams come together. [NFPA 54: 13.2.12J
single-wall connectors, Table 803.1.3(2) shall be 803.2.11 Vent Height. For multiple units of appliances
used. The height (H) and lateral (L) shall be meas- located on one floor, total height (H) shall be measured I
ured according to the procedures for a single-appli- fi'om the highest draft hood outlet or tlue collar up to the
ance vent, as though the other appliances were not level of the outlet of the common vent. [NFPA 54: 13.2.13J
present. [NFPA 54: 13.2.3J 803.2.12 ~lultistory Installations. For multistory instal-
803.2.3 Ten Percent Reduction. Wherc the vent connec- lations, the total height (H) for each segment of the system
tors are combined prior to entering the vertical portion of shall be the vertical distance between the highest draft hood
the common vent to form a common vent manifold, the outlet or flue collar enteling that segment and the centerline
size of the common vent manifold and the common vent of the next higher interconnection tee. Figure
shall be determined by applying a 10 percent reduction 803.2.12) [NFPA 54: 13.2.14J

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(4) A multistory common vent shall not be reduced in

Vent connector Tee same size as size above the offset. [NFPA 54: 13.2.17]
segment above
\ 803.2.16 Flow Area of Vent. Where two or more appli-
ances are connected to a vertical vent or chimney, the
flow area of the largest section of vertical vent or
Common vent size chimney shall not exceed seven times the smallest listed
based on all inputs appliance categorized vent areas, Hue collar area, or draft
entering this segment
and available total height hood outlet area unless designed in accordance with
Available total approvcd engineering methods. [NFPA 54: 13.2.18J
height H equals
rise plus distance
Total input between tees

U"i
Use IndiVidual vent tOf top·floor Use available total
Tee same j
size as appliance If connector heighI lor lop-floor
i requirement for rise or total appliance and
~t_be met
segment ·I

above combined input of

he'g t all appliances on
0:.. r\ - ---r---- common vent
._ _1. . .. J
II
I

II
I I
II
Use vent I I
Other inputs connector :;-1
table -
:r:=~:::::l~==:::::rq I
' . --
from below Available tolal he ight
Rise
for third-Hoor appliance
and combined input of
Multistory gas vent design procedure for each thr e appliances
segment of system
(if top-Iloor appliance
Vent connector size Common vent size is not connected.
depends on: depends on: measure lotal
-Input • Combined imputs height to vent top)
aRise • Available total height H
• Available total height H • Table 803.1 .3(7)
• Table 803.1 .3(7) common vent Use ve n t _
connectors connector Use available total
table height to( second·floor
FIGURE 803.2.12 appliance and combined
MULTISTORY GAS VENT DESIGN PROCEDURE AvaIlable lolal
Third.floor .... 3 heat input of two
height lor second-
FOR EACH SEGMENT OF SYSTEM appliance floor appliance apptiances
[NFPA 54: FIGURE G.1(m)]
Use vent
803.2.13 Size of Vents for Multistory Installation. The
size of the lowest connector and of the vertical vent
leading to the lowest interconnection of a multistory Design vent connector for
system shall be in accordance with Table 803.1.3(1) or tirsHloor apphance as an
indivtd ual vem of this total
803.1.3(2) for available total height (ll) up to the lowest hetght for tnput of first·
interconnection. (See Figure 803.2.13) [NFPA54:13.2.15] floor appl nee

803.2.14 Vent Type Multistory Installation. Where ,

Tee with cap optional ~
H j
used in multistory systems, vertical common vents shall
be Type B double-wall and shall be installed with a listed
vent cap . [NFPA 54:13 .2.16J
First-floor _
803.2.15 Offsets in Multistory Installations. Offsets in • Each interconnection tee is same size as
appliance
segment of common vent directty above
multistory common vent systems shall be limited to a
single offset in each system, and systems with an offset
FIGURE 803.2.13
shall comply with the following:
PRINCIPLES OF DESIGN OF MULTISTORY VENTS USING
(1) The offset angle shall not exceed 45 degrees (0.79 VENT CONNECTOR AND COMMON VENT DESIGN TABLES
rad) from vertical. [NFPA 54: FIGURE G.1(n)]

(2) The horizontal length of the offset shall not exceed 803.2.17 Multiple Input Ratings. For appliances with
18 inches per inch (18 mm/1l11l1) of common vent more than one input rate, the minimum vent connector
diameter of the segment in which the offset is located. capacity (FAN Min) determined from the tables shall be
(3) For the segment of the common vertical vent less than the lowest appliance input rating, and the
containing the offset, the common vent capacity listed maximum vent connector capacity (FAN Max or NAT
in the common venting tables shall be reduced by 20 Max) detem1ined from the tables shall exceed the highest
percent (0.80 x maximum common vent capacity). appliance input rating. [NFPA 54:13.2.19]

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803.2.18 Corrugated Metallic Chimney Liner Reduc- size reduction] and those exceeding 12 inches (305
tion. Listed, conugated metallic chimney liner systems in mm) in diameter are not reduced exceeding two
masomy chimneys shall be sized by using Table 803.1.3(7) table sizes 24 inches to 20 inches (610 mm to
or Table 803.1.3(8) for Type B vents, with the maximum 508 mm) is a t\vo-size reduction].
capacity reduced by 20 percent (0.80 x maximum capacity) (2) The fan-assisted appliances are common vented with
and the minimum capacity as shown in Table 803.1.3(7) or a draft hood-equipped appliance.
Table 803.1.3(8). Con'ugated metallic liner systems
(3) The vent connector has a smooth interior wall.
instal1ed with bends or offsets shall have their maximum
[NFPA 54: 13.2.24]
eapacity further reduced in accordance with Section
803.2.4 and Section 803.2.5. The 20 percent reduction for 803.2.21 Combination of Pipe and Sizes.
cormgated metallie chimney liner systems includes an Combinations of pipe single-wall, and double-wall
allowance for one long radius 90 (1.57 rad) tum at metal pipe shall be allowed within a connector run or
the bottom of the liner. [NFPA 54: I within the common vent, provided the appropriate tables
permit the desired sizes and types of pipe, as where they
803.2.19 Chimneys and Vents. Table 803.1.3(7) through
were used for the entire length of the subject connector
Table 803.1.3( 11) shall be used for chimneys and vents
or vent. Where single-wall and Type B double-wall metal
not exposed to the outdoors below the roof line. A Type pipes are used for vent connectors within the same
B vent passing through an unventilated enclosure or venting system, the common vent shall be sized in accor-
ehase insulated to a value of not less than R-8 shall not danee with Table 803.1.3(8) or Table 803.1.3( 10). [NFPA
be eonsidered to be exposed to the outdoors. Where vents 54: 13.2.25]
extend outdoors above the roof more than 5 feet (1524
803.2.22 "Multiple Connector and Vent Sizes. Where a
mm) higher than required by Table 802.6.2, and where
table permits more than one diameter of pipe to be used
vents terminate in aecordance with Section 802.6.2. the
for a connector or vent, all the permitted sizes shall be
outdoor portion of the vent sha11 be enclosed as required
pennitted to be used. [NFPA 54: I
by this section for vents not eonsidered to be exposed to
the outdoors or sueh venting system shall be engineered. 803.2.23 Interpolation. Interpolation shall be permitted
Table 803.1.3(12) through Table 803.1.3(15) shall be in calculating capacities for vent dimensions that fall
used for clay-tile-lined exterior masonry chimneys, between table entries. Example 803.2.23) [NFPA
provided the following eonditions are met: 54:1

(1) Vent conneetor is B double-wall. 803.2.23: Interpolating between Table

Values. An installer has an 80000 Btu/h (23.4 kW) input
(2) One or more appliances are draft hood-equipped.
appliance with a 4 inch (L02 nun) diameter draft hood
(3) The combined appliance input rating is less than the outlet that needs to be vented into a 12 foot (3658 111m)
maximum capacity given by Table 803.1 12) (for high Type B vent. The vent connector has a 5 foot (1524
NAT+NAT) or Table 803.1.3(14) (for FAN+NAT). mm) lateral and is also Type B. Is this appliance
(4) The input rating of each spaee-heating appliance pennitted to be vented using a 4 inch (102 mm) diameter
exceeds the minimum input rating given by Table vent?
803.1.3( (for NAT+NAT) or Table 803.1 5) Solution:
(for FAN+NAT). Table 803.1.3(1) is used in the ease of an all Type B vent
(5) The vent eonnector sizing is in accordance with system. However, sinee there is no entry in Table
Table 803.1.3(9). [NFPA 54-12: 13.2.22] 803.1 1) for a height of 12 foot (3658 mm), interpola-
tion shall be used. Read down the 4 inch (102 mm) diam-
803.2.20 Vent Connector Size Limitations. Vent
eter NAT Max column to the row associated with a 10
conneetors shall not be increased more than two sizes
foot (3048 mm) height and 5 foot (1524 mm) lateral to
exceeding the listed applianee categorized vent diameter,
find the capacity value of 77 000 Btu/h (22.6 k W). Read
Hue collar diameter, or draft hood outlet diameter. Vent
further down to the 15 foot mm) height, 5 foot
conneetors for draft hood-equipped appliances shall not
(1524 mm) lateral row to find the capacity value of 87
be smaller than the draft hood outlet diameter. Where
000 Btu/h kW). The difference between the 15 foot
vent conneetor sizes detennilled from the tables for a fan-
(4572 111m) height capaeity value and the 10 foot (3048
assisted appliances are smaller than the t1ue eollar diam-
111m) height capaeity value is 10 000 Btu/h (3 kVv). The
eter, the use of the smaller shall be permitted
eapacity for a vent system with a 12 foot (3658 mm)
provided that the installation is in aceordance with the height is equal to the capacity for a 10 foot (3048 mm)
following: height plus two-fifths of the difference between the 10
(1) Vent connectors for fan-assisted appliance flue foot (3048 mm) and 15 foot (4572 mm) height values, or
collars 12 inehes (305 mm) in diameter or smaller 77 000 kW) + x 10 000 Btu/b (3 kW) 8 J 000
are not redueed by more than one table size [e.g., 12 Btu/h k W). Therefore, a 4 inch ( 102 mm) diameter
inches to 10 inehes (305 mm to 254 mm) is a one- vent shall be used in the installation. [NFPA 54:G.I.3]

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803.2.24 Extrapolation. Extrapolation beyond the table

entries shall not be pennitted. [NFPA 54: 13.2.28]
803.2.25 Engineering Methods. For vent heights lower
than 6 feet (1829 mm) and exceeding vent heights shown
in the tables, engineering methods shall be used to calcu-
late vent capacities. [NFPA 54: 13.2.29]
803.2.26 Height Entries. Where the actual height of a
vent falls between entries in the height column of the
applicable table in Table 803.1.3(7) through Table
803.1.3(15), either:
(1) Interpolation shall be used.
(2) The lower vent capacity shown in the table entries
shall be used for FAN MAX and NAT MAX column
values and the higher vent capacity shall be used for
the FAN MIN column values. [NFPA54-12:13.2.30]

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TABLE 803.1.3(1)
TYPE B DOUBLE-WALL GAS VENT [NFPA 54: TABLE 13.1(a)]*

VENT DIAMETER - D (inch)

T . ... -. . -. • -----

5 6 7
r---------------------- ------~------- . --.-- -----
APPLIANCE INPUT RATING IN THOUSANDS OF BTU PER HOUR

21
6 25
o 0
2

5
10
0
2
5
10
15
20 0
2 10
5 21 71
28 64
34
48
0
9
21 77
27 70
33 64
56 58
NA NA
0 101
2 8 86
5 20 82 35
10 26 76 45
15 70
20

5
10
15
20
30 NA
50 NA NA
For SI units: 1 inch = 25.4 mm, 1 foot = 304 .8 mm, 1000 British them1al units per hour = 0.293 kW, 1 square inch = 0.000645 m 2
* NA: Not applicable.

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TABLE 803.1.3(1)
TYPE B DOUBLE-WALL GAS VENT [NFPA 54: TABLE 13.1(a)] (continued)
NUMBER OF APPLIANCES: SINGLE
· ··· · ········i ·········· · · . - · - - - - - - - - - -- - -·-- · . · . .·.··-----~

APPLIANCE TYPE: CATEGORY I

...... 1.
APPLIANCE VENT CONNECTION: CONNECTED DIRECTLY TO VENT
•• _ ..•. _ ______ _ _ _ __ _ _ _ • •
•

VENT DIAMETER - D (inch)

8 9 10 12 14
APPLIANCE INPUT RATING IN THOUSANDS OF BTU PER HOUR

HEIGHT
H
(feet)

2
5
8
0
2
5
10
15 0
2
5
10 99
15
0
2 41
5 73
10 95

30

5
10 91 788
15 105 765

10 86 935
15 100 9]1
20 113 888
30 141
100 0
2 21
5 60
10 80
15 93
105
13]
197
For Siunits: I inch = 25.4 mm, I foot = 304.8 111111, 1000 British thermal units per hour = 0.293 kW, I square in ch = 0.000645 1112

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TABLE 803.1.3(1)
TYPE B DOUBLE-WALL GAS VENT [NFPA 54: TABLE 13.1(a)) (continued)
NUMBER OF APPLIANCES: SINGLE
APPLIANCE TYPE: CATEGORY I
~---- ...----,--------
......... ,,- --_..._--_ .._--"---- _ ._...• .. .. ..._-- -- -_.-
_ -.- ....._-----.. _. _."" , ' -, ' . '

APPLIANCE VENT CONNECTION: CONNECTED DIRECTLY TO VENT

VENT DIAMETER - 0 (inch)
- ~ ~ -- .. - .... - ................. --- • ..
~ - ..

16 18 20 22 24
APPLIANCE INPUT RATING IN THOUSANDS OF BTU PER HOUR
' - '-" '-'-"-" '-'---~" "-'-'-" "' C"" " "'-'- ______-"'--'-'-- - - . . FAN ·· NA'r·,·:r· -- FAN - -Ni1~r-- FAN ' -:- ~~A~ ----

L ,...! - - ' - - r- - I
Min Max ;i~;~x i Min 'Max Min Max Ill'lCix l
o 0 1530 0 47ii--- "'+~~Q;I--o -i 5737 u--~c'295(). i--' O 6853 3520--1

~
6
242
276 ! 1753
~;;~. J ~~~
rf-s.o·! 34] 2235 147.0 i 437
i ~~~ ~;~~ :~ci~itl ~~~ . ~~;~ ·;~¥g!/I ~~~ · :~;~ ;~~~
2767 t820 i
523 3363 2210/1 618 . 4017 . 2650 1
I · · · .·.·.··! 1 I
8 · ----~------l l~8 I T~~ 1h:~.;~ii 2~; · ~~~! ii}~tl ~~8 i -~i~~ ;~~;1 ~~~~~~~; ~~~;·1 4r, ~~~-.;~~-IT,
2013 .J~?() 311 2563 .1. . ~~ 398 3180 fO?9il 476 r 3863 2545 J 562 4612 3040 '
i

li _____ ,_ s,
8
251
289 , 2000 13gp: 354 , 2552 1670r 450
!

31631'070 >1 537 3850

7.~3o;)j 630---r -~6023()30 ;
6.·.·.·.·.8.'.·.'·.·....·.•.Y
•••.· .•..•.' . •.·.'.'...•.. II i j

7254 · .. ·3-710 --o

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10 . O··n--r·-O·-- ' 3742 19f£S'3l 0 '-4782 -. i450 0 1'---5955- 2250 0 868-2- '445-0

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I

i I ! 378 '
10 298 I 2209 . 143cf i 364 28181840 459 ! 35042280 ' [ 546 4268 1
2780 641 3340 I
'----15---·---1·------~..0· 0 [-4423 2270 --0 5678 c 29q,o·,-j----..0----70-99 0-'---'--8665 $6-20--, -t410 0 5300--1
2 147 ! 2719~J7qi l 186 3467 i. t¥60 I 239 i 4304 2800 I 290 5232 '3.410 : 346 ' 6251 40S0 I
5 229 ! 2696 17481 283 3442 2235 355 1 4278 '2777 : 426 i 5204 3385 1 501 I 6222 . 4057 1

:~ ;~~ ~~;~ f~~~;~L ;:~ ~~~;~;I~~ 1 :~~ I :~!~ ~:~J ~~~ I ;:~~ )~;6B I ~:i I ~:~~ !/~~~
O·--j--Tl753 --"~C~6000 -i
i

i'rj"·-·-"----o··· . ·---- o "1 4948- 2520 0 6376 -}250' ;0 --·-·--79·88 .406.•.•.0..• i -O-I-978S··-.·. 49E(F ······ ·

2 139 , 3097. 2000 175 3955 25(0.: 220 : 4916 "3200: 269 5983 3910 321 1
7154 4700
5 219 I 3071J978] 270 3926 25'44. , 337 . 4885 3174 ' 403 5950 388q l 475 7119 4662:
10 273 ! 3029 ;i~40i l 334 3880 2580" . 413 . 4835 •. 3139 489 58963830 ..1 573 7063 4600
15 306 ! 2988 ... . •..:·l.•.•.·.•9•·•..·•..1.;.0.0...•..'..1 372 383524~5; 459 1i 47863090 ; 541 ! 58442795: 1 631 7007 1 4575
20 335 i 2948 J 89 () 404 3791 :',24'30 495 47373·050 .i 585 5792 /3760 1 689 I 6953 4550
"1-- I I I

30 0
2
0---
127 i ;~~~ .;~~~ i 1~9 ~~~~ ;~~~ ;~~ I ~~~~ ~~~~ ! 1 2~I P;I~~ i~~1 2~5 1 1:~~8 ~~~r
5 2 I 3666 2350 : 252 4701 3 020 •. . 312 : 58633783 1 373 ' 7155~~22 ) 439 8574 5.552 ,
10 2 3617 2300 i 316 4647 '-19"70 1 386 I 5803p(39i 456 7090 4574 I 535 8505 5471

~;;~ ;;~.i ~~: 1:;!~ ~~;~ :~~ ;~:: ~:~ I ;~~ i ~~~~ · ~~~~ I ~i~ ~~~~ ;~i~
'.1'

I
15 2
20 3 ! • I : . I I
30 3 21 30 : 440 4442 2785 i 540 5574 3565'" I 635 I 68424?~? i 739 I 8239 .5225 1
50 0
2
5
I
191
"1'--3----'-------'
4520
~:~H 1~ 1 ~;~:- ~~~6.;! ~ ~ 1 1;3~~9 ::~!9T:~:~7 ~~:~ 1 2~ J :f~!---:~~
2R13 i! 234 5826 3639 : 283 7295 ';4?~7; 1 336 ' 8933
·
5654 t 394 ' 10737 6818 !
i

10 2
~t76?
272 1'il
1

15 243
74 4464
4409 295
330 5763 .'..•. •'. -.•.•..•8.•. . . 5...i • 355
5701 ...3534 396 7224
7155 4542
4Si} ',i 419
465 8855
'(,779 55 85 !i 491
5546 542 ' 10652
10570 6749
67JO
20 300 I 4356 2675 361 5641 34&1 '" 433 7086 .44.79 1 506 8704 ' 5506 .. 586 10488 6670 1

30 347 i 4253 '~631 I 412 5523 :3431 I 494 6953 4421J/.i 577 8557 5444 ] 672 10 328 6603
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2 95 I 58343$Dp>1 120 7591 4690"j 138 1 95775.899 : 169 11 803 72QOi 204 14264 880Q
5
10
1
2 ;~ ;;;;±t~t j ;~~ ;~;~ '~~~~ i ~~~ , ~~~~;i~f:1 ~~! :~ ~~~ j~:~d l !1~ :: ~~~ .~~:
I

H.HH E~~) ml;m :~~: Im~m mr ~H :i m~ii{n~~ j~ ~;~ ~m_.

15 2
20 2 i
30 3
_1_~J_~~89 __ ~~_~?_~;
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50 4 486__
10979 . 8841 659
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For Sl units: J inch = 25.4 mm, 1 foot = 304.8 mm, 1000 British thermal units per hour = 0.293 kW, 1 square inch = 0.000645 m 2

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TABLE 803.1.3(2)
TYPE B DOUBLE-WALL GAS VENT [NFPA 54: TABLE 13.1 (b)]*
NUMBE-R--OF APPLIANCES:TsINGLE
-- - ------ APPLlA-NCETYPE: ~ C-ATEGORY I ----------
_____-_- ---==~PPLlANC~ VEN-i CONNECTI§-S-IN~LE-W~LL-META~_~ONN~~T?_~ _~___
-----------. ---- - . . VENT DIAMETER
r -.--- - D (inch)
- - --- ----------,-- -- ------------------
3 4 I 5 6 7 I

F~~----m~;!~ . ;~:lIANCE INPuT~RATI..:A':-THOU-if~sl'=.:~~~U~:;-~--.:A~~=-~:~.,-.-.·lj

Mi;~ ,Max r Min ~I-~-~~- MaX'~' 1 Min --r--- Max -: ,:,"~~x i--~;-" -~~~- . M~~~
I
I : ' . I
O----f-- -·------- --+----77- 59'T-151 -- - 8' I
I
85 - ~49
. "
-i26----373--~
. c ":', "·
'- '-16-s-T--sn
,

2 51 60 ! 96 6(>< -'! 85 156 123 231 I 320

4 NA NA 74 92 _, 63 102 152 146 225 ! 313
6 NA NA 83 • 89 \~~'.60 147 163 220 307
-------------. -' . .... -.-- - + ----
8 I 0 37 83 ~ 8--1-164- C)J 273 154 123 412 161 580 JI9

I
2
5
39
NA NA
56 59 I 108
77 i 102
176
168
121 ! 261
155 I ~~~ . _246
235
__ _ _ 1-
8 NA 90 95 161 I 342
!._-----_.-
10 o : 174 82 -· · ~93 ....J65 : , 628
2 I ] 17 82 I 193 ;;{'12R 400
105 ! 185 388
~ ~~
5
76 I ;',,: 132 171 237 Ii 369
_._._- _.-....
'- '--- 190 ~-
325 ---~r[-I · --~~~--
57 ; 136
5 75 i 128 182 459
10
15
I
NA ' 95~NA16
NA
182 I 308
220 i 290 , 192
228 438

~ --II- 1f1
I

20 54 200 114 i - 537

74 56 I 148 78 113 375
5 50 ! 68 73 140 100 141 363 514
10 ' NA 93 129 125 223 177 344 222 491
15 NA NA 155 208 325 264 469
20 NA NA NA 186 192 126 306 309 448
.. -.- -- ~.-.----- - .. - ~.~..:...,

o 34 99 f76 372 144 849

2 37 80 I 76 281 nn 139 610
5 49 74 ~ 98 271 173 136 171 595
10 NA NA 122 I
255 570
NA NA 547
NA ' NA 524
NA NA NA 477
50 0 33 99 51 213 73 928
2 36 181 73 712
5 48 174 94 308 131 164 696
10 NA 118 292 162 203 671
15 NA i NA 145 275 199 441 244 646

-~: ~-
20 236 420 285 622
30 315 376 r\A 373 573
- --"----- _ ._ -
100 0 I 100 659 . 395' 131 991
2 NA i NA 351 98 563 :':\373 125 828
5 NA NA 342 125 551 ' )66 ~ ... l56 813
10 NA NA 113 324 153 532 "35.r i 191 789

~!~ " ~~"1 ;;~ .

NA NA 138 310 188
168 295 224
231 264 30] I 448 "it' t-:A I 355 :
NA NA NA l
NA "?~.t;. ~. . i 54~___ J
For SI units : 1 inch = 25.4 mm, I foot = 304.8 mm, 1000 British th e1111al units per hOLlr = 0_293 kW, 1 square inch = 0.000645 m2
* NA : Not applicable.

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TABLE 803.1.3(2)
TYPE B DOUBLE-WALL GAS VENT [NFPA 54: TABLE 13.1(b)] (continued)*
---------- - - --------1-- - - - - -- - - - - -
NUMBER OF APPLIANCES: SINGLE
APPLIANCE TYPE: CATEGORY I
APPLIANCE VENT CONNECTION: SINGLE-WALL METAL CONNECTOR
r------- ------ ------------'--- - - - - - - ---------------------···.....
VENT DIAMETER - 0 (inch)
8 9 10 12
APPLIANCE INPUT RATING IN THOUSANDS OF BTU PER HOUR

HEIGHT LATERAL
H L
(feet) (feet)

237 971
263 409 449 962
8 206 777 360 1257
2 197 482 339 768
5 245 470 305 604 418 754
8 280 458 344 591 470 740
10 o 202 844 253 1093 351 1373
2 193 I 531 242 681 332 849
5 241 518 834
10 296 497
----;-----------·-----------1------------
15 o 966
2 187 631
5 231 616 562
10 284 592 470 664 1433
15 334 568 540 937 750 1399
20 o 190 1053 326 1751 473 2631
2 182 708 309 1146 443 1689
5 224 692 381 1126 547 1665
10 277 457 1092 646 1626
325 526 1060 1587
810 592 ]028
30 ]542 312 1971
219 1069 296 1346
5 269 ]049 366 1324
10 327 1017 440 1287
15 379 985 507 1251
20 360 570 1216
30 461 704 1147
50 o 176
2 168 971 280 1615
5 204 953 347 1591
10 253 923 4]8 1551
15 299 894 481 1512
20 345 866 544 1473
30 442 809 674 ]399
100 273 2479
2 158 259 1970
5 194 322 1945
10 238 389 1905
15 281 447 1865
20 325 507 1825
30 418 631 1747
50 617 895 1591
For S1 units: J inch = 25.4 mm , 1 foot = 304. 8 mm , 1000 British thermal units per hour = 0.293 kW, I square inch = 0.000645 m2
" NA : Not applicable.

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TABLE 803.1.3(3)
MASONRY CHIMNEY [NFPA 54: TABLE 13.1(c)]*
NUMBEROFRrr·L'~\I~~~~;

APPLIANCE VENT r-n,,, .. ,,::r-T,n .. ,

TYPE B DOUBLE-WALL CONNECTOR DIAMETER - 0 (inch)

TO BE USED WITH CHIIVINEY AREAS WITHIN THE SIZE LIMITS AT BOTTOM

3 4 5 6 7

HEIGHT LATERAL FAN FAN

H L
(feet) (feet) Min

2 NA
5 NA
NA
5 NA
8 NA
2 NA
5 NA

15
2
5
10
15
20 NA

5 NA
10 NA
15 NA
20 NA
30 NA
2 NA
5 NA
10 NA
15 NA
NA
NA

Minimum
internal area of
12 19 28 38 50
chimney
(square inches)

Maximum
internal area of
Seven times the listed appliance categorized vent area, flue coll ar area, or draft hood outlet areas.
chimney
(square inches)

For Sl units: I inch = 25.4 mm, 1 foot = 304.8 mm, 1000 British them1al units per hour = 0.293 kW, I square inch = 0.000645 m2
* NA: Not applicabJe.

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TABLE 803.1.3(3)
MASONRY CHIMNEY [NFPA 54: TABLE 13.1(c)] (continued)*
NUMBER OF APPLIANCES: i SINGLE
-..----.-----.---.. . . ---.. -..-. ------APPI..IANCE--,.VP-ETCATEGORV I -------- ---
--- ----- -- - - --- .. .... I ' .. -.... ---~ -- - - --.---------.--

APPLIANCE VENT CONNECTION: •TYPE B DOUBLE-WALL CONNECTOR

TYPE B DOUBLE-WALL CONNECTOR DIAMETER - D (inch)

TO BE USED WITH CHIMNEY AREAS WITHIN THE SIZE LIMITS AT BOTTOM

8 9 10 12
APPLIANCE INPUT RATING IN THOUSANDS OF BTU PER HOUR

HEIGHT
H
(feet)

5
8
2
5
10
15
5
10 173
198 880
87 1083
133 1059
167 1022
15 NA NA
20 NA NA
30 57 762
5 90 741 125 1216
10 115 709 1176
15 NA NA 1139 239
20 264
30 318 1560
50 2 99 2080
5 155 2052
10 147 195 2006
15 NA 146 1010 170 1307 222 1961
20 NA 165 977 190 1269 246 1916
30 NA NA NA 233 1196
Minimum
internal area of
63 78 95 132
chimney
(square inches)

Maximum
internal area of
Seven times the listed appliance categorized vent area, flue coll ar area, or draft hood outlet areas.
chimney
(square inches)

For ST units: 1 inch = 25.4 111111 , I foot = 304_8 mm, 1000 British thel111al units per hour = 0.293 kW, 1 square inch = 0.000645 1112
* NA: Not applica ble.

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TABLE 803.1.3(4)
MASONRY CHIMNEY [NFPA 54: TABLE 13.1(d)]*
NUMBER OF APPLIANCES: SINGLE
APPLIANCE TYPE: CATEGORY I
---... ....
" -.--~ .._._--
- - --- " ." .. __ ...._-_
". ._---- _ .
APPLIANCE VENT CONNECTION: SINGLE-WALL METAL CONNECTOR

SINGLE-WALL METAL CONNECTOR DIAMETER - 0 (inch)

TO BE USED WITH CHIMNEY AREAS WITHIN THE SIZE LIMITS AT BOnOM

3 4 5 6 7

HEIGHT
H
(feet) Min

6 2 NA
5 NA
8 2 NA
5 NA
8 NA
]0 .,
L. NA
5 NA
NA
NA

20 2
5
JO
15

30

50

30

Minimum
internal area of
12 \9 28 38 50
chimney
(square inches)

Maximum
internal area of
Seven times th e listed appliance categorized vent area, flue collar area, or draft hood outlet areas.
chimney
(square inches)

For SJ units: I inch = 25.4 mm, 1 foot = 304.8 111111, 1000 British thermal units per hour = 0.293 kW, ] square inch = 0.000645 m2
NA: Not app licable.

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TABLE 803.1.3(4)
MASONRY CHIMNEY [NFPA 54: TABLE 13.1(d)] (continued)*
NUMBER OF APPLIANCES: SINGLE
APPLIANCE TYPE: CATEGORY I
APPLIANCE VENT CONNECTION: SINGLE-WALL METAL CONNECTOR
~ - ~--.---- .............
SINGLE-WALL METAL CONNECTOR DIAMETER - D (inch)
TO BE USED WITH CHIMNEY AREAS WITHIN THE SIZE LIMITS AT BOnOM

8 9 10 12

HEIGHT
H
(feet)

547 758
362 965 520 1373
444 942 637 1348
749 1309

255
312
15 NA
20 NA 663 944
200 340 1.237
5 245 417 1210
10 300 500
15
20
30
2
5 398 1381
10 447 1337
15 546 1294
20 616 1251
30 NA NA

Minimum
internal area of
63 78 95 132
chimney
(sq uare inches)

Maximum
internal area of
Seven times the listed appl iance categorized vent area, flue collar area, or draft hood outlet areas.
chimney
(square inches)

For S[ units: I inch = 25.4 mm, I foot = 304.8 mm, 1000 British them1alunits per hour = 0.293 kW. I square inch = ll000645 m2
* NA: Not applicable.

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TABLE 803.1.3(5)
SINGLE-WAll METAL PIPE OR TYPE B ASBESTOS-CEMENT VENT [NFPA 54: TABLE 13.1(e)]*
NUMBER OF APPLIANCES: SINGLE
.. ~--~-- ...
APPLIANCE TYPE: DRAFT HOOD·EQUIPPED
._-- .. _----.

APPLIANCE VENT CONNECTION: CONNECTED DIRECTLY TO PIPE OR VENT

DIAMETER - D (inch)
TO BE USED WITH CHIMNEY AREAS WITHIN THE SIZE LIMITS AT BOTTOM

233 505 760

215 480 724
200 455 700
186 666
15 49 223 312 420
39 72 186 260 350 865
35 67 110 170 240 325
10 30 103 158 223
15 207
20 195
20 0
2 286 392 641
5 264 364 610 945
10 32 246 57] 910
550 870

730 1140
5 694 1080
125 274 656
NA 113 258
99 163 240
NA 192
50
370
NA 234 342 474
10 NA NA 221 318 456
15 NA NA 200 292 407 705 1130
20 NA NA NA 185 276 384 670 1080
30 NA NA NA 222 330 605 1010
For SI units: 1 inch = 25.4 m111, 1 foot 304.8 111m, 1000 British thennal units per hour = 0.293 kW, 1 square inch =: 0.000645 m 2
NA: Not applicable.

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TABLE 803.1.3(6)
EXTERIOR MASONRY CHIMNEY [NFPA 54·12: TABLE 13.1 (f)]*

APPLIANCE TYPE: NAT

APPLIANCE VENT CONNECTION: TYPE B DOUBLE-WALL CONNECTOR
.. ····.. ·....~· ....·----·····- ..- .. --~1
BTU PEA HOUR

19 28 113

6 0 0
8 0 0 0 0 0
10 0 0 0 0 0 0
15 0 0 0 0 0 0
20 NA 123 190 249 0 0
30 NA NA NA NA NA 334 0
50 NA NA NA NA NA 579
temperature: 27°F to 36°F
6 156 180 212
8 167 187 214 263
10 51 97 183 201 225 265
15 NA NA NA 233 253 274 305
20 NA NA NA NA 307 330 362
30 NA NA NA NA 419 445 485
50 NA NA NA NA NA NA 763
Local 99% winter design temperature: 17°F to 26°F
6 NA NA 215 349
8 NA NA NA NA 197 226 264 352
10 NA NA NA NA 214 245 278 358
15 NA NA NA NA NA 296 331 398
20 NA NA NA NA NA 352 387 457
30 NA NA NA NA NA NA 507 581
50 NA NA NA NA NA NA NA
Local 99% winter temperature: 5°F to ] 6°F
6 NA NA NA NA NA 416
8 NA NA NA NA 312 423
10 NA NA NA NA NA 289 331 430
15 NA NA NA NA NA NA 393 485
20 NA NA NA NA NA NA 450 547
30 NA NA NA NA NA NA NA 682
50 NA NA NA NA NA NA NA 972
Local 99% winter design temperature: -10°F to 4°F
1\A
6
8 NA NA NA 494
NA NA NA NA 513
10
15 KA NA NA NA NA NA NA 586
20 NA NA NA NA NA NA NA 650
30 KA NA NA NA 805
NA NA 1003
50
temperature: -11°F or
Not recommended for any vent configurations
For SI units: 1 inch 25.4 mm, 1 foot 304.8 mm, 1000 British thermal units per hour 0.293 kW, 1 square inch (OF-32)/1.8
NA: Not applicable.

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TABLE 803.1.3(7)
TYPE B DOUBLE-WAll VENT [NFPA 54: TABLE 13.2(a)]*

NUMBER OF APPLIANCES: OR MORE

APPLIANCE VENT CONNECTION: TYPE B DOUBLE-WALL CONNECTOR

VENT CONNECTOR CAPACITY
TYPE B DOUBLE-WALL VENT AND CONNECTOR DIAMETER - D (inch)
. ... .... -....-..'--..-------
---- ~ - --.,- ------ -- ------------------,-----------_ . . . . _ .. ..........•..•.........•..

3 4 5 6 7

VENT i
HEIGHT I
i H : R
l_ (f~etL J ______j!~et )
. 6 i 1
2
3
8
2
3
10
2
3
15
2
3
20 I 21
2 22
3 23
30 20
2
3

2 21
3 22 75
100 I J8 82
2 19 83
3 20

COMMON VENT CAPACITY

TYPE B DOUBLE-WALL COMMON VENT DIAMETER - D (inch)
- ---.---- -..------
4 __ __ _ _
5
_________ .______ .. __ ... . ..... .. .... L ._. __ .. _______ ._ ____ _ _____ _
6 7
COMBINED APPLIANCE INPUT RATING IN THOUSANDS OF BTU PER HOUR
VENT
HEIGHT FAN FAN FAN FAN FAN FAN FAN FAN
H +FAN +NAT +FAN +NAT +FAN +NAT +FAN +NAT
(feet)
92 81 140 11
8 101 90 155 129
10 110 97 169 141 243
15 125 112 195 164 283 228
20 136 123 215 183 314 255
30 152 138 244 210 361 297
50 167 153 279 244 421 353
100 175 .--_
I
_._--_ 163 311 277 489 421
..
.... - - - --..• - -----

For SI uni ts: inch = 25.4 mm, 1 foot = 304.8 111m, 1000 Briti sh thermal un its per hour = 0.293 kW, 1 square inch = 0.000645 111 2
* NA: Not applicable.

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TABLE 803.1.3(7)
TYPE B DOUBLE-WAll VENT [NFPA 54: TABLE 13.2(a)] (continued)

NUMBER OF APPLIANCES:

APPLIANCE VENT CONNECTION: B DOUBLE·WALL CONNECTOR

VENT CAPACITY
_~._ ,~" _"~~"~.~~'~~~~~~~,_~~'~,"_'m __'~"'"~"~_'~~M~"""'·"~·_·""'",~ ."'" __
." ..• ". ---, ... ........._.._--_ .._--_.- ---- ~

TYPE B DOUBLE·WALL VENT AND CONNECTOR DIAMETER D(inch)

8 10
APPLIANCE INPUT OF BTU PER HOUR

FAN NAT NAT FAN NAT

HEIGHT RISE
H R
Min Max Max Max Min Max Max
(feet) (feet)
6 1 92 128 466
2 95 333 424 282 131 526 345
3 97 363 114 463 317 134 575 386
8 100 320 118 408 248 138 507 303
2 103 356 121 454 294 141 564 358
3 105 384 258 123 492 330 143 6J2 402
10 1 106 341 200 125 436 257 542 314
2 109 374 238 128 479 305 149 596 372
3 111 402 131 515 342 642 417
15 110 389 214 273 333
2 112 419 253 137 323 165 658 394
3 115 445 286 140 365 167 700 444
20 I 436 224 285 158 681 347
2 463 339 161 725 414
486 383 164 764 466
30 5 305 372
2 105 535 360 840 439
,.,
-~ ]08 555 405 ]58 874 494
50 97 144 984 403
2 100 645 148 1014 47R
3 103 661 1043 538
810 266 1038 1285 417
2 822 316 115 1054 1306 494
3 834 355 118 1069 455 1327 555
. ~,~~-'""." .. -.~~--.~.~

COMMON VENT CAPACITY

~ .. ~-.. -...,.- ..•
~".-".-.~-.. ~--- .~--

TYPE B DOUBLE-WALL COMMON VENT DIAMETER - D (inch)

8 9 10
COMBINED APPLIANCE INPUT RATING IN THOUSANDS OF BTU PER HOUR

FAN FAN NAT FAN FAN FAN NAT

+FAN +NAT +NAT +FAN +NAT +NAT +NAT

314 260 547 434 520 4

8 444 348 290 602 480 577 465
10 477 377 315 649 522 627 495
15 556 444 365 753 612 733 565
20 621 499 405 842 688 826 640
30 720 585 470 979 808 975 740
50 854 706 550 1164 977 1188 860
100 1025 873 625 1408 1215 1502 975
For Sl units: 1 inch = 25.4 111m, 1 foot 304.8 111111, 1000 British thermal units per hour 0.293 kW, 1 square inch 0.000645111 2

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TABLE 803.1.3(7)
TYPE B DOUBLE-WALL VENT [NFPA 54: TABLE 13.2(a)] (continued)*

NUMBER OF APPLIANCES: TWO OR MORE

APPLIANCE TYPE: CATEGORY I
APPLIANCE VENT CONNECTION: TYPE B DOUBLE-WALL CONNECTOR
VENT CONNECTOR CAPACITY
TYPE B DOUBLE-WALL VENT AND CONNECTOR DIAMETER - D (inch)
12 14 16 18
APPLIANCE INPUT RATING LIMITS IN THOUSANDS OF BTU PER HOUR
VENT CONNECTOR FAN FAN NAT
HEIGHT RISE
H R
Min Max Min Max Max
(feet) (feet)
6 2 174 764 346 1772 1080
4 180 897 352 2069 1370
6 NA NA NA NA NA NA NA
8 2 1 822 516 238 298 1478 910 365 1920 50
4 192 952 644 244 305 1719 1150 372 2211 1460
6 198 1050 772 252 313 1902 1390 RO 2434 1770
.............. ..
~ --~-t-~ - .............................................

2 196 870 1570 955 379 2049 1205

4 201 997 664 387 1535
6 792 . .
1865
+ - - - - - - - - - - - .. . - ~~~-------~.-~- I ·· ·· ..... .

15 2 568 1305
4 221 1085 712 1665
6 228 1181 856 286 1222 2796 2025
20 2 223 1051 291 1443 840 1095 1385
4 230 1162 748 298 1597 1064 2116 1395
6 237 1253 900 307 1726 128 8 373 2287 1695 .
450 _
.. ...._............ .... _ . - ...._.. ..~..... .
910 - -367 -- 2183
: -

30 2 216 1217 632 1664 ll90 461

4 223 1316 792 294 1802 1160 376 2366 1510 474
6 231 1400 952 303 1920 1410 384 2524 JRJO 485
50 2 206 273 2023 1007 :-~~-3-5··0·-·---'·····2··-6····5····9········ 13 15 435
4 213 1561 860 281 2139 1291 359 2814
6 221 1631 1031 290 2242 1575 369 2951
100 2 192 1923 254 2644 326 3490 1740
4 200 1984 888 263 2731 1346 336 3606 2220
6 208 2035 1064 272 2811 1642 346 3714 2150 426 2700

COMMON VENT CAPACITY

TYPE B DOUBLE-WALL COMMON VENT DIAMETER - D (inch)
12 14 16 18
COMBINED APPLIANCE INPUT RATING IN THOUSANDS OF BTU PER HOUR

FAN FAN NAT FAN FAN NAT FAN FAN NAT FAN FAN
+FAN +NAT +NAT +FAN +NAT +NAT +FAN +NAT +NAT +FAN +NAT

900 696 1284 990 815 1735 1336 1065 2253 1732
8 994 773 652 1423 1103 912 1927 1491 1190 2507 1936 1510
10 1076 841 712 1542 1200 995 2093 1625 1300 2727 2113 1645
15 1247 986 825 1794 1410 1158 2440 1910 1510 3184 2484 1910
20 1405 1116 916 2006 1588 1290 2722 2147 1690 3561 2798 2140
30 1658 1327 1025 2373 1892 1525 3220 2558 1990 4197 3326 2520
50 2024 1640 1280 2911 2347 1 ~6 3 3964 3183 2430 5184 4149 3075
100 2569 2131 1670 3732 3076 2450 5125 4202 3200 6749 5509
For SI units: I inch = 25.4 mm, I foot = 304.8 111m, 1000 British thermal units per hour = 0.293 kW, 1 square inch = 0.000645 1112
':' NA: Not applicable.

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TABLE 803.1.3(7)
TYPE B DOUBLE-WALL VENT [NFPA 54: TABLE 13.2(a)] (continued)*

_ N_~~~~_~.~F APPLIANCES-~J~~:~~~~_~_E~~"
APPLIANCE TYPE: '[ CATEGORY I

____ _ ___ .__ ....... _, __ _.____

....... ,-Ll ... ,"~".r:::
..__._ _._....
VENT CONNECTION: I TYPE
_.. _________.._....____._ _ ._ _
B DOUBLE-WALL
. .. _ ___ ____.. _.
CONNECTOR
.......... .. . ____ ._ _____.. _____.... _ ...___,
VENT CONNECTOR CAPACITY
TYPE B DOUBLE-WALL VENT AND CONNECTOR DIAMETER - D (inch)
r---....-.. .... ...... ...------- --....-... ..... ........ .-.-... - - .. --.-..----..-.-.- .
20 22 24
APPLIANCE INPUT RATING LIMITS IN THOUSANDS OF BTU PER HOUR
FAN [~~~~ _. .-.----.-...--..--.- -.--.... -.. ................... ...-... --.....-.~----,...,.........-i
HEIGHT RISE
H R
Min Max

NA NA
4 NA NA NA
6 NA NA NA NA
8 2 NA NA NA NA
4 471 2737 662 3957
6 478 3018 669 4373
..
10 2 NA NA
4 486 2887
6 494 3J69
NA NA
523 624 3881
533 634
-
4216
--_._--_. _._---- --
__...

20 NA NA NA
661 4190
671 4511
!--_. .
NA NA
2365 728 4861
632 4080 2875 741 4976
50 NA NA NA NA
4 580 709 5569
6 594
100 NA NA
4 523 5982
6 539 6143 786 8892
_ _
,_... ..... -._-_._.
_ ....... . .. ,.... .... ... .. - - - _._-- _......_._ - -_ ........

COMMON VENT CAPACITY

TYPE B DOUBLE-WALL COMMON VENT DIAMETER - D (inch)
- .--.---- - ~ --- -- - -- -----. . ---------------- - ------- - -----_._---.._- - - ---- - _.._---------.
20 22 24
COMBINED APPLIANCE INPUT RATING IN THOUSANDS OF BTU PER HOUR

FAN FAN FAN FAN FAN FAN

+FAN +NAT +FAN +NAT +FAN +NAT

3488 2677 4206 3226

3890 2998 4695 3616
10 4241 3278 5123 3957
15 3133 4971 3862 6016 4670
20 4548 3552 5573 4352 6749 5261
30 5303 4193 6539 5157 7940 6247
50 6567 5240 8116 6458 9837 7813
100 8597 6986 10681 8648 13004 10499
For ST units: 1 inch = 25.4 mm, 1 foot = 304_8 mm, 1000 British thermal units per hour = 0.293 kW, 1 square inch = 0.000645 111 2
* NA: Not appl icable.

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TABLE 803.1.3(8)
TYPE B DOUB LE-WALL VENT [NFPA 54: TAB LE 13.2(b)J*

NUMBER OF APPLIANCES: ,TWO OR MORE

APPLIANCE TYPE: CATEGORY I
APPLIANCE VENT CONNECTION: SINGLE-WALL METAL CONNECTOR
VENT CONNECTOR CAPACITY
SINGLE-WALL METAL VENT CONNECTOR DIAMETER - D (inch)
1----~·'-···~---
! 3 4 5 6 7
APPLIANCE INPUT RATING LIMITS IN THOUSANDS OF BTU PER HOUR
VENT . CONNECTOR
i
FAN NAT i
HEIGHT ! RISE 1
H R Min Max Max I
i (feet) (feet)
1-- '- '" ·--·------f--·-- · -.-,---- -j
6 NA NA : 223 140 I
2 NA NA 251 167 !

L 8
3
1
NA NA

2
3

2
3
I
2
3
1
2
3
1
2
~---.-
3
......... .......... 1---·_··_--_··__· · - ..
54 64
- - ----..-.------ --- .-
1 46 69
2 49 71
3 52 72
1 45 79
2 48 80
3 51 81
- - -_._-_.....-
COMMON VENT CAPACITY
TYPE B DOUBLE-WALL COMMON VENT DIAMETER - D (inch)
4 5 6 7
COMBINED APPLIANCE INPUT RATING IN THOUSANDS OF BTU PER HOUR
.- -- ~.-.---.--.- .- - --- .. - - - -- ---- -
VENT
I
HEIGHT FAN FAN FAN FAN FAN
H +FAN +FAN +NAT +NAT +NAT

NA NA 11 3 200 158 244

NA NA 126 218 173 269
10 NA 94 163 137 237 189 292
15 121 108 189 ]59 275 221 343
118 208 305 247 383
350 286 446
406 337 529
469 398 633
For SI units : I inch = 25.4 mm, 1 foot = 304.8 mm, 1000 British tbermal units per hour = 0.293 kW, 1 square inch = 0. 000645 m2
NA: Not appli cable.

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TABLE 803.1.3(8)

----- .
TYPE B DOUBLE-WALL VENT [NFPA 54: TABLE 13.2(b)] (continued)

- - -------~- ~ppLl:::~:::~~l:1i~;E~~~~:O~~~c~:--- --
1· - _ _ __________________-L____ _______ _ ____________ _ _ _ _ _
VENT CONNECTOR CAPACITY
......... -................. ......... .... .... ....................... .
SINGLE-WALL METAL VENT CONNECTOR DIAMETER - 0 (inch)
10

FAN

Max

293
2 331
3
8 1
2
3 609
10 534
2 517 589
3 265 339 528 637
5 1 380 266 556
2 411 317 568 646
3 438 360 579 690
306 425 27ft 546 664
2 317 453 331 558 709
3 326 476 375 570 750
296 497 294 528 779
2 307 521 349 54l 819
3 394 555 855
50 1 314 507 95]
2 793 375 520
3 387 816
lOO 1 345 993
2 358 1011
3 368 1027

COMMON VENT CAPACITY

TYPE B DOUBLE-WALL COMMON VENT DIAMETER - 0 (inch)
- ......... _ , - ----_....._ - - - - - - - - _. _._ ....................... ........_._. .............._......._._-_._-<
8 9 10
COMBINED APPLIANCE INPUT RATING IN THOUSANDS OF BTU PER HOUR
VENT
HEIGHT FAN FAN FAN NAT FAN FAN
H +FAN +NAT +NAT +NAT +FAN +NAT

515
569
10 467 617
15 544 434 738 718
20 606 487 824 808
30 703 570 958 952
50 833 686 1139 1157
100 999 846 1378 1459
For Sl units: I inch = 2SA m111, 1 foot = 304.8111111, 1000 British thermal units per hour = 0.293 kW, 1 square inch = 0.000645 ml

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TABLE 803.1.3(9)
MASONRY CHIMNEY [NFPA 54: TABLE 13.2(c)]*

.~p~:::~~~:;~~:.)~~::~;:~:WAll;~:CT~R .-d
__. . ________________ . ...VENT C~~~~~~~_~_~~~A~I~'( _ ___ ... -.-------------.--.---.-. --- ----------- ....-... ........ _ _ 1

__ _ _ _ _. 1 · ---------·-7~==__~
TYPE B DOUBLE-WALL VENT CONNECTOR DIAMETER - 0 (inch) ,
3
~~-=- ~~~~:-~_~_=_~'- 5 ----_--~===_:~~
APPLIANCE INPUT RATING LIMITS IN THOUSANDS OF BTU PER HOUR
VENT CONNECTOR FAN
HEIGHT RISE
H R
Min
(feet) (feet)
+ . . _._. _. . - - -- - --- ---I---------~--

6 1
2 26
3 27 9] 369 203
24 94 304
2 26 97 350
3 27 52 99
24 42
2 26 50
3 27 55
24 48
2 25
3 26 41 115
20 24 37 J
2 25 58 39 114
3 26 63 40 123
24 III
2 25 122
3 26 131
50 23
2 24
3 26
)"
-.)

2 24
3 25

MINIMUM INTERNAL AREA OF MASONRY CHIMNEY FLUE (square inches)

12 19 28

FAN FAN FAN FAN

+FAN

NA 119 IA 25 7
NA 130 NA. 279
10 NA 84 138 NA 299
15 NA NA 152 NA 334
20 NA NA NA NA NA. 368
30 NA NA NA NA NA. 404
50 NA NA NA. NA NA. NA. NA.
NA NA NA. NA.
For SI units: .I inch = 25.4 mm, 1 foot = 304.8 mm, 1000 British thermal units per bour = 0.293 kW, .I square inch = 0.000645 m2
* NA : Not applicable.

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TABLE 803.1.3(9)
MASONRY CHIMNEY [NFPA 54: TABLE 13.2(c)] (continued)*
-- ------ ~ --~- - -............. ---.--. - - -r-----------·-

VENT CONNECTOR CAPACITY

TYPE B DOUBLE-WALL VENT CONNECTOR DIAMETER - D (inch)
.----- - - ---~- -

8 9 10
APPLIANCE INPUT RATING LIMITS IN THOUSANDS OF BTU PER HOUR

FAN

Min Min

104 145
2 148
3 151
156
2 160
3 163
10 1 739
2 168 825
3 171 893
15 125 51l
2 128 558 187
3 131 597
20 123
2
3
175 1115
179 1171
182 1220
50 168 1334
172 1379
176
100 161
165
169
COMMON VENT CAPACITY

MINIMUM INTERNAL AREA OF MASONRY CHIMNEY FLUE (square inches)

63 78 113
COMBINED APPLIANCE INPUT RATING IN THOUSANDS OF BTU PER HOUR
VENT
HEIGHT FAN FAN FAN FAN
H +FAN +NAT +FAN +NAT
(feet)
6 NA
8 724
10 776 1226
15 682 611 874 781 1374 1156
20 742 668 955 858 1513 1286
30 816 747 969 1702 1473
50 879 831 1089 1905 1692
100 NA NA NA 2053 1921
- ---------.....,.".-..--... ~--

For Sl units: 1 inch = 25.4 111m, 1 foot = 304.8 111m, 1000 British thermal units per hour = 0.293 kW, ] square inch = 0.000645 m 2
* NA: Not applicable.

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TABLE 803.1.3(10)
MASONRY CHIMNEY [NFPA 54: TABLE 13.2(d)]*

NUMBER OF APPLIANCES: TWO OR MORE

APPLIANCE TYPE: CATEGORY I
_ _ _ ___• _ _ o · · . · · o ... .. · •• • · •·••·.· .···· ______ • ___ _

APPLIANCE VENT CONNECTION: SINGLE-WALL METAL CONNECTOR

VENT CONNECTOR CAPACITY
SINGLE-WALL METAL VENT CONNECTOR DIAMETER - D (inch)
4 0 . - _ _ __ • . . ..... 1.. ........••. _ --
5
- _ •.. . ........ ... _~ _ _ •_ _ _ _ ._
6 7
APPLIANCE INPUT RATING LIMITS IN THOUSANDS OF BTU PER HOUR

112 439

1- :~;
87 169
91 III
96 119 64 154 282 I 481
108 126 124 r-'-259 - ~. 492---
91 119 132 i 203 201 366 269 142 .1 5J8
95 127 138 I 216 209 381}i50\ 1 277 'I' 540
113
123 ;;~l ;~!i;'. ibb l' :~rn~rC-:;J~I-;~; "I ~~';~~
J~i_231 11 2 -.2.~ _i 422 1 171(' 1_271 L~! _fJil~~~
122 i 200 (,89 182 1 ! 410 . 151:<{' 243 . 617 > 232 ;
127 i 215 '.• •.' 102 }J 190 i 425 1 6~ ,\ 253 636 •.. ,~-?4 '·1 'I

__ _ .. _ _••• c.;.' ..... • ..• . _ .. ,L _~ 33_L~~8 J_~ 11-?··;·;L ~~0? J ___ ~!.? 11J 88t -___ 26~ __ L_~~_~~30Z9 J
__
COMMON VENT CAPACITY

MINIMUM INTERNAL AREA OF MASONRY CHIMNEY FLUE (square inches)

12 19 28 38 50
COMBINED APPLIANCE INPUT RATING IN THOUSANDS OF BTU PER HOUR

FAN
+NAT

255
NA 276
10 NA NA 295
15 NA NA NA 335
20 NA NA 362
30 NA 398
50 NA NA
NA NA
For SJ units: I inch = 25.4 mm, 1 foot = 304.8 mm, 1000 British thermal units per hour = 0.293 kW, 1 square inch = 0.000645 1112
* NA: Not applicabl e.

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TABLE 803.1.3(10)
MASONRY CHIMNEY [NFPA 54: TABLE 13.2(d)] (continued)*
NUMBER OF APPLIANCES:
APPLIANCE TYPE:
APPLIANCE VENT CONNECTION: METAL CONNECTOR
VENT CONNECTOR CAPACITY
- -.-~-------,------------------~----~~-,-----,-.----------.---.----- .. ------ . ---------~---,------.-- --------.------------.----------.----------~----

SINGLE-WALL METAL VENT CONNECTOR DIAMETER - D (inch)

8 9 10
APPLIANCE INPUT RATING LIMITS IN THOUSANDS OF BTU PER HOUR
VENT CONNECTOR NAT NAT FAN NAT
FAN FAN
HEIGHT RISE
H R Min Max Max Min Max Max Min Max
(feet) (feet)
6 1 292 366 200 362 474 252 499 316
2 301 432 231 373 557 299 509 376
3 309 491 269 381 634 348 519 793 437
8 3 407 387 530 263 529 672 331
2 238 397 607 309 540 766 391
3 274 407 663 356 551 838 450
10 213 410 571 273 558 343
2 244 420 640 317 569 813 403
3 279 430 694 363 580 880 459
15 225 445 646 291 623 808 366
2 256 456 706 334 634 884 424
3 289 466 755 378 646 945 479
20 345 569 235 439 734 306 614 921 387
2 355 610 266 450 787 348 627 986 443
3 365 644 298 461 831 391 639 1042 496
30 338 430 864 330 600 1089 421
2 348 699 282 442 908 372 613 J 145 473
3 358 729 312 452 946 412 626 1193 524
50 328 778 417 1022 383 582 1302 492
2 339 806 320 429 1058 425 596 1346 545
3 349 831 35 1 440 1090 466 610 1386 597
100 1 315 875 328 402 1181 4-.l4 560 1537 580
2 326 899 361 415 1210 488 575 1570 634
3 337 921 392 427 1238 529 589 1604 687

COMMON VENT CAPACITY

MINIMUM INTERNAL AREA OF MASONRY CHIMNEY FLUE (square inches)

- _ . _ . _ _ _ ~ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ . _ , _ _ _ _ _ _ • _ _ •• _ . _ _ _ •• _ _ _ • _ _ _ _ _ _ _ • _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 0 _ _ _ _

63 78 113
COMBINED APPLIANCE INPUT RATING IN THOUSANDS OF BTU PER HOUR

HEIGHT FAN NAT FAN FAN NAT FAN FAN NAT

H +FAN +NAT +FAN +NAT +NAT +FAN +NAT +NAT
(feet)
6 NA 187 NA 579 245 NA 846 NA
8 NA 217 NA 633 277 1136 928 405
10 NA 234 771 680 300 1216 1000 450
15 677 280 866 772 360 1359 1139 540
20 765 321 947 849 415 1495 1264 640
30 808 739 377 1052 957 490 1682 1447 740
50 NA 821 456 1152 1076 600 1879 1672 910
100 NA NA 494 NA NA 663 2006 1885 1046
For SI units: 1 inch = 25.4 111111, I foot = 304.8 111m, 1000 British thermal units per hour = 0.293 kW, 1 square inch = 0.000645111 2
NA: Not applicable.

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TABLE 803.1.3(11)
SINGLE-WALL METAL PIPE OR TYPE B ASBESTOS-CEMENT VENT [NFPA 54: TABLE 13.2(e)]*
.. ~ ••..•.......• -~~.----~~----~.--~---.-- ... ---~-------~--.-.~--,

NUMBER OF APPLIANCES: TWO OR MORE

APPLIANCE TYPE: DRAFT HOOD-EQUIPMENT
-.~--~-~~~~~----

APPLIANCE VENT CONNECTION: DIRECT TO PIPE OR VENT

VENT CONNECTOR CAPACITY
VENT CONNECTOR DIAMETER - 0 (inch)
TOTAL VENT CONNECTOR 3 4 5 6 8
HEIGHT RISE
H R APPLIANCE INPUT RATING IN THOUSANDS OF BTU PER HOUR
(feet) (feet)
1 40 68 102
6-8 2 28 53 86 124
3 34 61 98 147
I 23 44 77
15 2 30 56 92 194 265
3 35 64 102 216
1 25 49 84 190
30
2 31 58 97 145 2J J 295
and lip
3 36 68 107 164 232 321
~_~_~ __ .... _~_M~._"" _ _ _ _ _ _ ··_

COMMON VENT CAPACITY

COMMON VENT DIAMETER - 0 (inch)
TOTAL VENT 4 5 6 7 8 10 12
HEIGHT
H COMBINED APPLIANCE INPUT RATING IN THOUSANDS OF BTU PER HOUR
(feet)
48 78 111 55 205 320 NA
8 55 89 128 175 234 365 505
10 59 95 136 190 250 395 560
15 71 115 168 228 305 480 690
20 80 129 186 260 340 550 790
30 NA 147 215 300 400 650 940
50 NA NA NA 360 490 810 1190
For Sf units: linch 25.4 111111, 1 foot = 304.8 111111, 1000 British thermal units per hour = 0.293 k W, 1 square inch 0.000645 m 2
NA: Not applicable.

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TABLE 803.1.3(12)
EXTERIOR MASONRY CHIMNEY [NFPA 54-12: TABLE 13.2(f)]*
NUMBER OF APPLIANCES: I TWO OR MORE
APPLIANCE TYPE: NAT + NAT
APPLIANCE VENT CONNECTION: TYPE B DOUBLE-WALL CONNECTOR
COMBINED APPLIANCE INPUT RATING IN THOUSANDS OF BTU PER HOUR
I
VENT HEIGHT INTERNAL AREA OF CHIMNEY (square inches)
H
(feet) 12 19 28 38 50 63 78 113

6 25 46 71 103 143 188 246 NA

8 28 53 82 119 163 218 278 408
10 3] 56 90 131 177 236 302 454
15 NA 67 106 152 212 283 365 546
20 NA NA NA NA NA 325 419 648
30 NA NA NA NA NA NA 496 749
50 NA NA NA NA NA NA NA 922
100 NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA
For SI units: 1 inch = 25.4 111m, I foot = 304.8 111m, 1000 British thennal units per hour = 0.293 kW, 1 square inch = OJ)00645 1112
* NA: Not applicable.

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TABLE 803.1.3(13)
EXTERIOR MASONRY CHIMNEY [NFPA 54-12: TABLE 13.2(9)]*
NUMBER OF APPLIANCES: TWO OR MORE
APPLIANCE TYPE: NAT + NAT
APPLIANCE VENT CONNECTION: I TYPE B DOUBLE-WALL CONNECTOR
~-~~"~ . " . " . - -.. -~--.-

MINIMUM ALLOWABLE INPUT RATING OF SPACE-HEATING APPLIANCE INTHOuSANDS OF BTU PER HOUR

VENT HEIGHT INTERNAL AREA OF CHIMNEY (square inches)

H
(feet) 12 19 28 38 50 113

Local winter design temperature: 37°F or greater

6 0 0 0 0 0 0 NA
8 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
10 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
15 NA 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
20 NA NA NA NA NA 184 0 0
30 NA NA NA NA NA 393 334 0
50 NA NA NA NA NA NA NA 579
100 NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA
Local 99%) winter design temperature:
6 0 68 NA NA 1 212 NA
8 0 0 82 NA NA 187 214 263
10 0 51 NA NA NA 201 225 265
15 NA NA NA NA NA 253 274 305
20 NA NA NA NA 307 330 362
30 NA NA NA NA NA 445 485
50 NA NA NA NA NA NA 763
100 NA NA NA NA NA NA NA
temperature: 17°F to 26°F
6 NA NA NA NA NA NA NA
8 NA NA NA NA NA 264 352
10 NA NA NA NA NA 278 358
15 NA NA NA NA NA 331 398
20 NA NA NA NA NA 387 457
30 NA NA NA NA NA NA NA 581
50 NA NA NA NA NA NA NA 862
100 NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA
winter design temperature: to 16°F
6 NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA
8 NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA
10 NA NA NA NA NA NA NA 430
15 NA NA NA NA NA NA NA 485
20 NA NA NA NA NA NA NA 547
30 NA NA NA NA NA NA NA 682
50 NA NA NA NA NA NA NA
100 NA NA NA NA NA NA NA
temperature: 4°F or
Not recommended for vent configurations
For SI units: I inch 25.4 1 foot 304.8111111, 1000 British ther111al units per hour 0.293 kW. 1 square inch = 0.000645 rn 2, "C
NA: I\ot applicable.

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TABLE 803.1.3(14)
EXTERIOR MASONRY CHIMNEY [NFPA 54-12: TABLE 13.2(h)]*

COMBINED APPLIANCE MAXIMUM INPUT RATING IN

- -- --- - ~----- - ---
VENT HEIGHT
H
12 19 63

74 119 458
8 80 130 501
10 84 138 538
IS NA 152 611 781 1156
20 NA NA 668 858 1286
30 NA NA 747 969 1473
50 NA NA NA 831 1089 1692
100 NA NA NA NA NA NA NA 1921
For S1 units: 1 inch = 25.4 111m, 1 foot == 304.8 m111, J 000 British thermal units per hour = 0.293 kW, I square inch = 0.000645 m2
* NA: Not applicable.

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TABLE 803.1.3(15)
EXTERIOR MASONRY CHIMNEY [NFPA 54-12: TABLE 13.2(i)]*
--------~-----------. -----~- - ---~-----

NUMBER OF APPLIANCES: . TWO OR MORE

VENT HEIGHT
H

6 0
8 0 0
10 0 0 0 0
15 NA 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
20 NA NA 123 190 249 184 0 0
30 334 398 393 334 0
50 714 707
100 NA NA

6 0
8 0 0 82 127 187
10 0 51 97 141 201
15 NA III 142 183 233 253
20 NA NA 187 230 284 307 330
30 NA NA 330 419 445
50 NA 672 705 763
100 NA 1554

215 259 349

8 52 74 111 154 226 264 352
10 NA 90 125 169 245 278 358
15 NA NA 167 212 296 331 398
20 NA NA 212 258 316 352 387 457
30 NA NA NA 362 429 470 58]
50 NA NA NA NA NA 723 862
100 NA NA NA NA NA 1669
Local 99% winter
6 NA 121
8 NA 135 182
10 NA 111 149 198
15 NA NA 193 247 305 485
20 NA NA NA 293 360 450 547
30 NA NA 377 450 580 682
NA NA NA 853 972
NA NA NA 1833

6 NA NA
8 NA NA 213 269
]0 NA NA 175 231 292
15 NA NA NA 283 351 404 457
20 NA NA NA 333 408 468 528
30 NA NA NA NA NA 603 667
50 NA NA NA NA
100 NA
temperature: -11°F or 10\ver
Not recommended for any vent configurations
For SI units: 1 inch = 25.4 mm, J foot = 304.8 mm, J 000 British thermal units per hour 0.293 kW, 1 square inch = 0.000645 m2, (OF-32)/1.8
NA: Not applicable.

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CHAPTER 9 - INSTALLATION OF SPECIFIC APPLIANCES
(Matrix Adoption Tables are non-regulatory, intended only as an aid to the user. See Chapter 1 for state agency authority and building application.)

Adopting Agency

Entire Chapter
Entire Chapter as amended
amemled sections listed below)

only those sections that are

listed below
;Chapter/Section

924.1
1

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 901.0 General. with an approved number of supports to prevent damagc to
901.1 Applicability. Warm air heating systems~
vented dec- either the building structure or appliance. [NFP.A. 54:9.1
orative appliances, floor furnaces, vented wall furnaces, unit 902.5.1 Structural At the locations selected for
heaters and room heaters shall comply with the general installation of the gas utilization appliance, the dynamic
requirements of Chapter 3 of this code, in addition to the and static load-carrying capacities of the building struc-
requirements of this chapter. ture shall be checked to determine whether they are
approved to cany the additional loads. The appliance shall
902.0 General. be suppOlted and shall be connected to the piping so as not
to exert undue stress on the connections. [NFPA 54: 9.1.8.4]
902.1 Nonindustrial Gas Appliance. This chapter is appli-
I cable primarily to nonindustrial-type appliances and installa- 902.6 Flammable Vapors. Gas appliances shall not be installed
tions and, unless specifically indicated, does not apply to in areas where the open use, bandling, or dispensing of flam-
I industrial-type appliances and installations. Listed appliances mablc liquids occurs, unless the operation, or instal-
shall be installed in accordance with their listing and the man- lation reduces thc potential of ignition of the flammable
ufacturer's installation instructions, or as elsewhere specified vapors. Appliances installed in accordance with Section 911.8
in this chapter. Unlisted applianccs shall be installed as spec- or Section 911.9 shall be considered to be in accordance with
ified in this part as applicable to the equipment. For additional the intent of this provision. [NFB\ 54:9.1.9]
information concerning particular appliances and accessories, 902.7 Combination of Appliances. A combination of gas uti-
including industrial types, reference can be made to the stan- lization appl iances, attaehments, or devices used together in
dards listed in Chapter 17. [NFPA 54: 10.1.1] a manner shall be in accordance with the standards that apply
902.2 Combustion Air from Bedroom or Bathroom. Appli- to the individual appliance. [NFPA54:9.1.21]
I ances shall not be installed so its combustion, ventilation, and
dilution air are obtained from a bedroom or bathroom unless 903.0 Air-Conditioning (Gas-Fired Air Condi-
the bedroom or bathroom has the required volume in accor- tioners and Heat
dance with Section 701.4. [NFPA 54:] 0.1.2]
903.1 Independent Gas Piping. Gas piping serving heating I
[OSHPD 1, 2, & 4/ H{u7n airfurnaces shall not be installed
appliances shall be permittcd to serve cooling appliances where
under openable windovFs on exterior walls.
heating and cooling appliances are not capable of being operated
902.3 Added or Converted Appliances. Where additional or simultaneously. (See Section 1308.4) [NFPA 54: 10.2.1]
replacement appliances or equipment are installed or an appli-
903.2 Connection of Gas Engine-Powered Ail' Condition-
ance is converted to gas from another fuel, the location in
ers. To protect against the effects of normal vibration in serv-
which the appliances or equipment are to be operated shall
ice, gas engines shall not be rigidly connectcd to the gas sup-
be checked to verify the following:
ply piping. [NFPA 54: 10.2.2]
(1) Air for combustion and ventilation is provided where
903.3 Clearances I'm" Indoor Installation. The installation of
required, in accordance with the provisions of Seetion

I
air-conditioning appliances shall comply with the following
70] .0. Where existing f~lcilities are not approved, they
requirements:
shall be upgraded to be in accordance with Section 701.0
speci fi cati ons. (1) Listed air-conditioning appliances shall be installed with
The installation components and appliances meet the clearances in accordance with the terms of their listing and
the manufacturer's installation instructions. [NFPA 54- 12: I
clearances to combustible material provisions of this code.
It shall be determined that the installation and operation 10.2.3(1)]
of the additional or replaccment appliances do not render (2) Unlisted air-conditioning appliances shal1 be installed with
the remaining appliances unsafe for continued operation. clearances from combustible material of not less than 18
(3) The venting system is constructed and sized in accordance inches (457 111m) above the appliance and at the sides, front,
with the provisions of Section 802.0. Where the existing rear and in accordance with the manufacturer's installation I

I venting system is not approved, it shall be upgraded to

comply with Section 802.0. [NFPA 54:9.1.2]
1902.4 Type of Gas(es). The appliance shall be connected to the
instructions. [NFPA 54-12:10.2.3(2)]
(3) Air-conditioning appliances (listed and unlisted) installed
in rooms that are in comparison with the size of the
I

I fhel gas for which it was designed. No attempt shall be made to appliances shall be permitted to be installed with reduced
convert the appliance fi'om the gas specified on the rating plate clearances to combustible material provided the com-
I for use with a differcnt gas without consulting the manufac- bustible material or appliance is protected as described in
I turer's instructions, the serving gas supplier, or the appliance Table 802.7.3.4(2), see Footnotc 2. [NFPA 54: 10.2.3(4)]
manufacturer for complete instructions. [NFPA 54-12:9.1.3] (4) Where the fumace plenum is adjacent to plaster on metal
902.5 Building Structural M.embers. Gas utilization appli- lath or noncombustible material attached to combustible
ances shall be fumished either with load-distributing bases or matcliaL the clearance shall bc measured to the surface of

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the plaster or other noncombustible finish where the clear- device to cause the door to close and latch each time it is
ance specified is not more than 2 inches (51 mm). [NFPA opened. The closing mechanism shall not have a hold-open
54: 10.2.3(5)] feature. [NFPA 80:6.1
(5) Listcd air-conditioning appliances shall havc clearance 904.1.2 Gasketing. Gasketing on doors or frames
from supply ducts, within 3 feet (914 mm) of the furnace shall be furnished only in accordance with the published
plenum, of not less than that specified from the furnace listings of the door, frame, or gasketing material manufac-
plenum. No clearance is necessary beyond this distance. turer. [NFPA 80:6.4.8]
[NFPA 54: 10.2.3(6)] Exception: Where acceptable to the Authority Having
903.4 Assembly and Installation. Air-conditioning appliances Jurisdiction, gasketing of noncombustible or limited-com-
bustible material (see NFPA 220) shall be pennitted to be
I
shall be installed in accordance with the manufacturer's instal-
lation instructions. Unless the appliance is listed for installation applied to the provided closing and latching of the
door are not inhibited.
on a combustible surface, such as a floor or roof, or unless the
surface is protected in an approved manner, it shall be installed
on a surface of noncombustible construction with noncom-
904.2 Clearance. Central heating boilers and furnaces shall be
provided with clearances in accordance with the following:
I
bustiblc material and surface finish and with no combustible (1) Listed central heating furnaces and low-pressure boilers
material against the underside thereof. [NFPA 54: 10.2.4] shall be installed with clearances in accordance with the
903.5 Furnace Plenums and Air Ducts. A furnace plenum tenns of their listings and the manufacturer's installation
supplied as a part of the air-conditioning appliance shall be instructions. [NFPA 54-12:10.3.2.1]
I installed in accordance with the manufacturer's installation (2) Unlisted central-heating furnaces and low pressure boil-
instructions. Where a furnace plenum is not supplied with the ers shall be installed with clearances from combustible
appliance, fabrication and installation instmctions provided by material not less than those specified in Table 904.2 and
the manufacturer shall be followed. The method of connecting such reduction is allowed by the manufacturer's instal-
lation instructions. [NFPA 54-12: 10.3.2.2J
supply and return ducts shall facilitate circulation of air. Where
the air conditioner is installed within a closet, the air circulated
by the appliance shall be handled by ducts that are sealed to the
(3) Listed and unlisted heating furnaces and low.-pressure
boilers shall be pennitted to be installed with reduced
I
casing of the appl iance and that separate the circulating air from clearances to combustible material provided that the
the combustion and ventilation air. [NFPA 54: 10.2.5] combustible material or appliance is protected in accor-
903.6 Refrigeration Coils. (See Section 904.8 and Section dance with Table 802.7.3.4(2). [NFPA 54: 10.3.2.4]
904.9) [NFPA 54:10.2.6] (4) Front clearance shall be sufficient for servicing the burner
903.7 Switches in Electrical Supply Line. Means for inter- and the furnace or boiler. [NFPA 54:10.3.2.5]
rupting the electrical supply to the air-conditioning appliance (5) Where the furnace plenum is adjacent to plaster on metal
and to its associated cooling tower (where supplied and installed lath or noncombustible material attached to combustible
in a location remote from the air conditioner) shall be provided material, the clearance shall be measured to the surface
within sight of and not over 50 feet (15 240 mm) from the air of the plaster or other noncombustible finish where the
conditioner and cooling tower. [N FPA 54:] 0.2.7] clearance specified is 2 inches (51 mm) or less. [NFPA
54: 10.3 .2.6J
(6) The clearance to these appliances shall not interfere with
904.0 Central Heating Boilers and Furnaces. combustion air, draft hood clearance and relief, and acces-
904.1 Location. Central heating furnace and low-pressure boiler sibility for servicing. (See Section 304.0, Section 701.0,
installations in bedrooms or bathrooms shall comply with one and Section 802.12.6) [NFPA 54: 10.3.2.7]
of the following: (7) Supply air ducts connecting to listed central heating fur-
(I) Central heating furnaces and low-pressure boilers shall be naces shall have the same minimum clearance to com-
permitted to be installed in a closet located in the bedroom bustibles as required for the furnace supply plenum for a
or bathroom, provided the closet is equipped with a listed, distance of not less than 3 feet (914 mm) from the supply
gasketed door assembly and a listed, self-closing device. plenum. Clearance is not required beyond the 3 feet (914
The self-closing door assembly shall comply with the mm) distance. [NFPA 54-12:10.3.2.7]
requirements of Section 904.1.1. The door assembly shall (8) Supply air ducts connecting to unlisted central heating
be installed with a threshold and bottom door seal and shall fumaces equipped with temperature Jimit controls with a
comply with the requirements of Section 904.1.2. Com- maximum setting of 250°F (121 °C) shall have a mini-
bustion air for such installations shall be obtained from the mum clearance to combustibles of 6 inches (152 mm) for
outdoors. The closet shall be for the exclusive use of the a distance of not less than 6 feet (1829 mm) from the fur-
central heating furnace or low-pressure boiler. nace supply plenum. Clearance is not required beyond
the 6 feet (1829 mm) distance. [NFPA 54-12: 10.3.2.8]
(2) Central heating furnaces and low-pressure boilers shall be
(9) Central heating furnaces other than those listed in Section
ofthe direct-vent [NFPA 54:10.3.1(2)]
904.2(7) or Section 904.2(8) shall have clearances from the
904.1.1 Self-Closing Doors. Self-closing doors shall swing supply ducts of not less than 18 inches (457 mm) from the
easily, freely, and shaH be equipped with a self-closing furnace plenum for the first 3 feet (914 mm), then 6 inches

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(152 mm) for the next 3 feet (914 mm) and 1 inch (25.4 904.3.1.1 Supported by Ground. \Vhere a fumacc is
mm) beyond 6 feet (1829 mm). [NFPA 54: 10.3.2.IOJ supported by the ground, it shall be installed on a con-
904.3 Assembly and Installation. A central-heating boiler crete slab not less than 3 inches (76 111m) above the
or furnace shall be installed in accordance with the manufac- adjoining ground level.
I tUfer's installation instructions. It shall be installed on a floor 904.3.1.2 Supported from Above. Where a furnace is
of noncombustible constmction with noncombustible tlooring, supported from above, a clearance of not less than 6
and surface finish, and with no combustible material against inches (152 111m) shal1 be provided from finished
the underside thereof, or on fire-resistive slabs or arches hav- grade.
ing no combustible material against the underside thereof. 904.3.1.3 Excavation. Where excavation is necessary
Exceptions: to install a furnace, it shall extend to a dcpth of 6
inches (152 111m) below and 12 inches (305 mm) on all
(I) Appliances listed for installation on a combustible floor.
sides of the furnace, except on the service side, which
(2) Installation on a floor protected in an approved manner. shall have 30 inches (762 mm). \Vherc the depth of
[NFPA 54: 10.3.3J the excavation for either the fllmace or passageway
904.3.1 Under-floor Installation. Fumaces installed in an exceeds 12 inches (305 mm), walls shall be lined with
under-floor area of the building shall be in accordance with concrete or masonry 4 inches (102 mm) 8bove the
the Section 904.3.1.1 through Section 904.3.1.3. adjoining ground leveL
TABLE 904.2
CLEARANCES TO COMBUSTIBLE MATERIAL FOR UNLISTED FURNACES, BOILERS, AND AIR CONDITIONERS*
[NFPA 54: TABLE 10.2.3(a)]
... --..
~~~--~--.- -~- - ~

DRAFT HOOD AND SINGLE-WALL

APPLIANCE BAROMETRIC DRAFT VENT
REGULATOR CONNECTOR
Automatically fired, forced air or grav-
ity system, equipped with temperature
6 6 18 6 18
limit control that is not capable ofbeing
set to exceed 250°F
II Automatically fired heating boilers
steam boilers operating not exceeding
15 pounds-force per square inch (psi) 6 6 6 18 18 18
and hot water boilers operating at
250°F or less
III Central heating boilers and furnaces, )8
18 18 18 18 18
other than in I or II
--
~- -~. --
-~

IV Air-conditioning appliance 18 18 ]8 18 18 18
For SI units: ! inch = 25.4 111m, °C (OF-32)/1.8, I pound-force per square inch = 6.8947 kPa
See Section 903.3 for additional requirements tor air-conditioning appliances and Section 904.1 for additional requirements for central heating boilers and
fumaces.

or um)lasleIE!(j

t --- orGas

Notes:
A - Equa Is the clearance with no protection.
O
B - Equals the reduced clearance pennitted. The protection applied to the construction llsing combustible material shall extend far enough in each direction to
make C equal to A.
FIGURE 904.2(1)
EXTENT OF PROTECTION NECESSARY TO REDUCE
CLEARANCES FROM GAS APPLIANCES OR VENT CONNECTORS
[NFPA 54: FIGURE 10.3.2.2(a)]

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904.4 Temperature- or Pressure-Limiting Devices. Steam

~
.
': ' ~
and hot water boilers, respectively, shall be provided with
\ I I I approved automatic lim iting devices for shutting down the
.. ~ ~
\ ~ \
II
II
I
t
I
I burner( s) to prevent boiler steam pressure or boi ler water tem-
/ : ~ I
perature from exceeding the maximum allowable working
pressure or temperature. Safety limit controls shall not be
Wal l protector mounted used as operating controls. [NFPA 54:10.3.4]
with ail tiqes open
904.5 Low-Water Cutoff. Hot water boilers installed above the
radiation level and steam boilers shall be provided with an auto-
matic means to shut off the fuel supply to the burner(s) where
the boiler water level drops to the lowest safe water line. [NFPA
\\ Shall be mounted wit h lop 54:10_3.5]
I and bottom edges ope:) 904.6 Steam Safety and Pressure-ReHefValves. Steam and
hot water boilers shall be equipped, respectively, with listed
Wall prote cto r installed in corner or approved steam safety or pressure-relief valves of dis-
charge capacity and shall comply with ASME requirements_
A shutoff valve shall not be placed between the relief valve
and the boiler or on discharge pipes between such valves and
the atmosphere. [NFPA 54: 10.3.6]
N tI Col screw ancho r
904.6.1 Discharge. Relief valves shall be piped to dis-
charge near the floor. [NFPA 54: 10_3.6.1]
~CI / 11C 904.6.2 Size. The entire discharge piping shall be not less
reduction syste m
than the same size as the relief valve discharge piping.
[NFPA 54: 10.3 .6.2]
1 inch noncombustible
". . '.'"' C r . . ych ;,
~ .-- _m
" l.. ."L d
d 0"'''('/ p- ;; . h ,
', oj
':1
; - ~: r s .
CI
904.6.3 End Connections. Discharge piping shall not
elect' cal conduit. contain a threaded end connection at its termination
For Sf units: finch = 25.4 111111

Note: Masonry walls shall be permitted to be attached to combustible

walls using wall ties. Spacers shall not be Llsed directly behind appli-
point. [NFPA 54: 10.3.6.3]
904.7 Furnace P1enums and Air Ducts. Furnace plenums and
air ducts shall be installed in accordance with the following :
I
ance or connector. (J) Furnace plenums and air ducts shall be installed in accor-
FIGURE 904.2(2) dance with NFPA 90A_ [NFPA 54: 10.3 .7..1] I
WALL PROTECTOR CLEARANCE REDUCTION SYSTEM (2) A furnace plenum suppl ied as a part of a furnace shall be
[NFPA 54: FIGURE 10.3.2.2(b)] installed in accordance with the manufacturer's installa-
tion instructions. [NFPA 54: I 0.3.7.2]
(3) Where a furnace plenum is not supplied with the furnace,
fabrication, and installation shall be in accordance with the
manufacturer's installation instructions. The method of
I
Combustible wall
/
'~ connecting supply and return ducts shall facilitate circula-
Not less than 1 inc~~ //
air space between tion of air. [NFPA54:10.3.7.3]
masonry and com-
bustible wall (4) Where a furnace is installed so supply ducts carry air cir-
4 inch nominal ~~I-----r---2it-H-- C o rrug a te d culated by the furnace to areas outside the space containing
brick wall metal wa il
lieS the furnace, the return air shall be handled by a duct(s)
seaJed to the furnace casing and terminating outside the
space containing the fumace. [NFPA 54:10.3.7.4]
BOHom and top course -
of bricks staggered for 904.8 Refrigeration Coils. The installation of refrigeration coils
vent ila tion
'if' shall comply with the following requirements:
A strip of heavy-gauge steel / '-PI~:.'?1'-..LY (1) A refrigeration coil shall not be installed in conjunction

No'e D:'::' :~::::S::::~II

behind appliance or connector.
';es d;reCtlyJ
.: .",.' Ma ~.".
sonr y wall tie
_ ':;
-:- ":::.~
with a forced-air furnace where circulation of cooled air
is provided by the furnace blower, unless the blower has
the capacity to overcome the external static resistance
,
imposed by the duct system and refrigeration coil at the
For Sl units: j inch =: 25.4 mm air flow rate for heating or cooling, whichever is greater.
FIGURE 904.2(3) (2) Fumaces shall not be located upstream from refi-igeration
MASONRY CLEARANCE REDUCTION SYSTEM coils, unless the refrigeration coil is designed or equipped
[NFPA 54: FIGURE 10.3.2.2(c)] so as not to develop excessive temperature or pressure.

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(3) Refhgeration coils shalI be installed in parallel with or on ances are observed. Horizontal fumaces shall be permit-
the downstream side of central fill11aCeS to avoid conden- ted to be installed in an attic, fLUTed, or under-floor space~
sation in the heating element, unless the ful11ace has been provided the required listings and fumace and duct clear-
specifically listed for downstream installation. With a par- ances are observed.
allel now arrangement~ the dampers or other means used to
control flow of air shall be tight to prevent a circulation of
cooled air through the fumace. 905.0 Clothes Dryers.

(4) Means shall be provided for disposal of condensate and to 905.1 Clearance. The installation of clothes dryers shall com-
prevent dripping of condensate on the heating element. ply with the following requirements:
[NFPA 54-12: 1O.3.8J (1) Listed 1 clothes dryers shall be installed with a clear-
904.9 Cooling Units used with Heating Boilers. Cooling coils ance of not less than 6 inches (152 mm) fi'om adjacent com-
used with heating boilers shall be installed in accordance with bustible material. Clothes listed for installation at
reduced clearances shall be installed in accordance with
1the following:
their listing. ] clothes dryers installed in closets shall
(I) Boilers, where used in conj unction with refrigeration sys-
be listed for such installation.
tems, shall be installed so that the chilled medium is piped
in parallel with the heating boiler with valves to prevent (2) Listed Type 2 clothes dryers shall be installed with clear-
the chilled medium from entering the heating boiler. [NFPA ances of not less than that shown on the marking plate
54: 10.3.9.1] and in the manufacturer's instructions. 2 clothes
(2) Where hot-water-heating boilers are connected to heating dryers designed and marked, "For use only in noncom-
coils located in air-handling units where they are capable bustible locations," shall not be installed elsewhere.
of being be exposed to refrigerated air circulation, such (3) Unlisted clothes dryers shall be installed with clearances
boiler piping systems shall be equipped with flow control to combustible material of not less than 18 inches (457
valves or other automatic means to prevent gravity cir- mm). Combustible floors under unlisted clothes dryers
culation of the boiler water during the cooling cycle. shall be protected in an approved manner. [NFPA
[NFPA 54: 10.3.9.2] 54: 10.4.1]
~
904.10 Appliances in Attics and Under-Floor Spaces. An 905.2 Exhausting to the Outdoors. 1 and Type 2 clothes
attic or under-tloor space in which an appliance is installed dryers shall be exhausted to the outside air. [NFPA 54: 10.4.2J
shall be accessible through an opening and passageway not
905.3 Provisions for Makeup Air. Makeup air shall be pro-I
less than the largest component of the appliance, and not less
vided in accordance with the tollowing:
than 22 inches by 30 inches (559 mm by 762 mm).
(1) Makeup air shall be provided for Type 1 clothes dlyers in
904.1 0.1 Length of Passageway. Where the height of the
accordance with the manufacturer's instmctions. [NFPA I
passageway is less than 6 feet (1829 mm), the distance
54: 10.4.3.1 J
from the passageway access to the appliance shall not
exceed 20 feet (6096 Illin) measured along the center line (2) Provision for makeup air shall be provided for Type 2
of the passageway. [NFPA54:9.5.1.1J clothes dlyers, with a free area (see Section 701.10) of not
904.10.2 Width of Passageway. The passageway shall be less than 1 square inch (0.0006 m 2) for each 1000 British
unobstructed and shall have solid flooring not less than 24 thermal units per hour (Btu/h) (0.293 kW) total input rat-
inches (610 mm) wide from the entrance opening to the
appliance. [NFPA 54:9.5.1.2]
904.10.3 Work Platform. A level working platfOlm or
ofthc dryer(s) installed. [NFPA 54: 10.4.3.2]
905.4 Exhaust Ducts for
ducts for 1 clothes
1 Clothes Exhaust
shall be in accordance with
I
surface not less than 30 inches (762 mm) by 30 the following:
inches (762 Illin) shall be provided in front of the service (1) A clothes exhaust duct shall not be connected into
side of the appliance. [NFPA 54:9.5.2J a vent connector, gas vent, chimney, crawl space, attic, or
Exception: A working platf01111 need not be provided other concealed space. [NFPA 54:10.4.4.1J
where the fumace is capable of being serviced from the (2) Ducts for clothes dlyers shall not be assembled
required access opening. The fi1l11aCe service side shall not with screws or other fastening means that extend into the
exceed 12 inches (305 mm) from the access opening. duct and that are capable of catching lint and reduce the
904.1 0.4 Lighting and Convenience Outlet. A permanent efficiency of the exhaust system. [NFPA 54:}0.4.4.2]
120-volt receptacle outlet and a lighting fixtme shall be (3) Exhaust ducts shall be constructed of rigid metallic mate-
installed near the appliance. The switch controlling the rial. Transition ducts used to connect the dryer to the
lighting fixture shall be located at the entrance to the pas- exhaust duct shall be listed for that application or
sageway. [NFPA 54:9.5.3J installed in accordance with the clothes dryer manufac-
904.10.5 Furnace (Upright and Horizontal). Upright fur- turer's installation instructions. [NFPA 54: 10.4.4.3J
naces shall be pennitted to be installed in an attic, fuITed, 905.5 Exhaust Ducts for 2 Clothes Dryers. Exhaust
or under-floor space exceeding 5 feet (1524 111m) in height, ducts for 2 clothes dryers shall comply with the fOllOw-I
provided the required listings and fumace and duct clear- ing:

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(1) Exhaust ducts for Type 2 clothes dryers shall comply with pital, skilled intermediate care f{ICilit);; or
Section 905.4. 54: 10.4.5.1] correctional treatment centel:
(2) Exhaust ducts 2 clothes dryers shall be constmcted 907.2 Installation. A decorative appliance for installation in
of sheet metal or other noncombustible material. Such a vented fireplace shall be installed in a vented fireplace hav-
ducts shall be equivalent in strength and con-osion resist- a working chimney flue and constructed of noncom-
ance to ducts made of galvanized sheet steel not less than bustible materials. These appliances shall not be themlostat-
0.0195 of an inch (0.4953 mm) thick. [NFPA 54: 10.4.5.2] controlled:
(3) Type 2 clothes dryers shall be equipped or installed with (1) A listed decorative appliance for installation in a vented
lint-controlling means. [NFPA 54: 10.4.5.3] fireplace shall be installed in accordance with its listing
Exhaust ducts for Type 2 clothes dryers shall be installed and the manufacturer's installation instructions. I
with a clearance of not less than 6 inches (152 mm) from (2) A decorative appliance for installation in a vented fire-
adjacent combustible material. Where exhaust ducts for place, where installed in a manufactured home, shall be
Type 2 clothes dryers are installed with reduced clear- listed for installation in manufactured homes.
ances, the adjacent combustible material shall be protected
in accordance with Table 802.7.3.4(2). [NFPA 54:10.4.5.4] (3) An unlisted decorative appliance for installation in a
vcnted fireplace shall be installed in a fireplace having a
(5) Where ducts pass through walls, floors, or partitions, the permanent free based on appliance input rating
space around the duct shall be sealed with noncom- and chimney height, equal to or greater than that speci-
bustible material. 54: 10.4.5.5] fied in Table 907.2. [NFPA 54:1O.6.2J
(6) Multiple installations of Type 2 clothes dryers shall be
907.3 Screens. A fireplace screen shall be installed
made in a manner to prevent adverse operation due to
with a decorative appliance for installation in a vented fire-
back pressures that are capable of being created in the
place. [NFPA 54: 10.6.3]
exhaust systems. [NFPA 54: 10.4.5.6J
905.6 MultipJe-Family or Public Use. Clothes
installed for multiple-family or public use shall be equipped 908.0 Gas Fireplaces, Vented.
with approved safety shutoff devices and shall be installed as 908.1 Prohibited Installations. Vented gas fireplaces shall
specified for a Type 2 clothes dryer in accordance with Sec- not be installed in bathrooms or bedrooms unless the appli-
tion 905.5. [NFPA 54: 10.4.6] ance is listed and the bedroom or bathroom has the required
volume in accordance with Section 701.4.
906.0 Conversion Burners. Exception: Direct-vent gas fireplaces. [NFPA 54:] 0.7.] J
906.1 General. Installation of conversion burners shall com- 908.2 Installation. The installation of vented gas fireplaces
ply with CSA Z21 .8. [NFPA 54: 10.5J shall comply with the following requirements:
(1) Listed vented gas shall be installed in accor-
907.0 Decorative ~I..IUIJlaUIL'I:::'I for Installation in Vented dance with their listing and the manufacturer's instal1a-1
Fireplaces. tion instructions and where installed in or attached to
907.1 Prohibited Installations. Decorative appliances for combustible material shall be specifically listed for such
installation in vented fireplaces shall not be installed in bath- installation.
rooms or bedrooms unless the appliance is listed and the bed- (2) Unlisted vented gas fireplaces shall not be installed in or
room or bathroom has the required volume in accordance attached to combustible material. They shall have a clear-
with Section 701.4. [NFPA 54:10.6.1] [OSHPD 1,2 & 4/ A ance at the sides and rear of not less than 18 inches (457
vented decorative appliance shall not be located in any hos- mm). Combustible floors under unlisted vented gas fire-

TABLE 907.2
FREE OPENING AREA OF CHIMNEY DAMPER FOR VENTING FLUE GASES FROM UNLISTED DECORATIVE
APPLIANCES FOR INSTALLATION IN VENTED FIREPLACES
[NFPA 54: TABLE 10.6.2.3]
MINIMUM PERMANENT FREE OPENING
CHIMNEY HEIGHT 8 13 20 29 64
(feet) APPLIANCE INPUT RATING
6 -7SC)(f 14 000 23 000 80000
g,fOO 15200 25200~-~--~-

10 16800
9800 ffloO
~~~T(f600
20 20200
-30
For SI units: J foot = 304.8 mm, lOOO British thermal units per bour = 0.293 kW, 1 square inch = 0.000645 m2
The first six minimum pC1111anent fi-ee openings [8 square inches (0.005 m2 ) to 51 square inches (0.03 m 2 )] correspond to tbe cross-sectional of chimneys
baving diameters of 3 inches (76 mm) through 8 (203111111), respectively. The 64 square inch (0.04 m2) opening corresponds to the cross-sectional area of
a standard 8 inch (203 111m) by 8 inch (203 111m) tile.

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places shall be protected in an approved manner. Unlisted 909.5 Air Supply. Air to the nonrecirculating direct
appliances of other than the direct-vent type shall be industrial air heater shall be ducted directly from outdoors.
equipped with a draft hood and shall be vented in accor- \Vhere outside-air dampers or closing louvers are they
dance with Section 802.0. Appliances that use metal, shall be verified to be in the open position prior to main
asbestos, or ceramic material to direct radiation to the front burner operation. [NFPA 54: 10.8.5J
of the appliance shall have a clearance of 36 inches (914 909.6 Atmospheric Vents, Gas Reliefs, or Bleeds. Non-
nun) in front and, where constructed with a double back of recirculating direct gas-fired industrial air heaters with valve
metal or ceramic, shall be installed with a clearance of not train components equipped with atmospheric vents, gas
less than 18 inches (457 mm) at the sides and ] 2 inches or bleeds shall have their vent lines, gas reliefs, or
(305 mm) at the rear. bleeds lead to a safe point outdoors. Means shall be employed
Panels, grilles, and access doors that are required to be on these lines to prevent water from entering and to prevent
removed for normal operations shall not be blockage from insects and matter. An atmospheric
attached to the building. vent line shall not be required to be provided on a valve train
(4) Direct-vent gas shall be installed with the vent- component equipped with a listed vent limiter. [NFPA
air intake terminal the outdoors and in accordance with 54: 10.8.6]
the manufacturer's installation instructions. [NFPA 909.7 ReHef The design of the installation shall
54:10.7.2] include approved provisions to permit the nonrecirculating I
908.3 Combustion and Circulating Air. Combustion and direct industrial air heater to operate at its rated air-
circulating air shall be provided in accordance with Section tlow without overpressurizing the space served by the heater
701.0. [NFPA 54:10.7.3] by taking into account the structure's infiltration
rate, properly designed relief openings, or an interlocked
powered exhaust system, or a combination of these methods:
909.0 Non-Recirculating Direct Gas-Fired Industrial Air
Heaters. (1) The structure's designed infiltration rate and the size of
relief opening(s) shall be determined by approved engi-
909.1 Application. Direct industrial air heaters of
the non-recirculating type shall be listed in accordance with neering methods.
CSA Z83.4. [NFPA 54: I 0.8.1] (2) Louver or counterbalanced damper relief open-
909.2 Prohibited Installations. Non-recirculating direct gas- ings shall be permitted. Where motorized dampers or
closeable louvers are used, they shall be proved to be in
fired industrial air heaters shall not be installed in the fol-
their open position prior to main burner operation. [NFPA
1lowing conditions: 54: 10.8.7]
(1) Non-recirculating direct gas-fired industrial air heaters
shall not serve an area containing sleeping quarters.
909.8 Purging. Inlet ducting, where lIsed, shall be purged
with not less than four air changes prior to an ignition attempt.
[NFPA 54:10.8.2.1]
[NFPA 54: I
(2) Non-recirculating direct gas-fired industrial air heaters
shall not recirculate room air. [NFPA 54: 1
910.0 Direct Gas-Fired Industrial Air
909.3 Installation. Installation of direct industrial
Heaters.
air heaters shall comply with the following requirements:
910.1 Direct gas-fired industrial air heaters of
(1) Non-recirculating direct industrial air heaters
the recirculating type shall be designed and certified to be in

I shall be installed in accordance with the manufacturer's

installation instructions.
(2) Non-recirculating direct
54: 10.S.3.1]
industrial air heaters
accordance with CSA ZS3.1S. [NFPA 54: 10.9.1]
910.2 Prohibited Installations. Recirculating direct gas-fired
sha1l be installed in industrial or commercial occupan- industrial air heaters shall not be installed in the following
cies. [NFPA 54: 10.8.3.2] conditions:
(3) Non-recirculating direct gas-fired industrial air heaters (I) Recirculating direct industrial air heaters shall
shall be permitted to provide fresh air ventilation. not serve an area containing sleeping quarters. [NFPA
54: 10.S.3.3] 54:10.9.2.1]
(4) Non-recirculating direct gas-fired industrial air heaters (2) Recirculating direct gas-fired industrial air heaters shall
shall be provided with an access for removal of burners; not recirculate room air in buildings that contain flam-
replacement of motors, controls, and other work- mable solids, liquids, or gases, explosive materials, or
parts; and for adjustment and lubrication of parts substances that are capable of becoming toxic where
requiring maintenance. [NFPA 54:10.8.3.4] exuiose:u to flame or heat. [NFPA 54: 1
909.4 Clearance from Combustible Materials. Non-recir- 910.3 Installation. Installation of direct industrial
culating direct gas-fired industrial air heaters shall be installed air heaters shall comply with the following requirements:
with a clearance from combustible materials of not less than (1) Recirculating direct gas-fired industrial air heaters shal1

Ithat shown on the rating plate and the manufacturer's instal-

lation instructions. 54: I 0.8.4]
be installed in accordance with the manufacturer's instal-
lation instructions.

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(2) Recirculating direct gas-fired industrial air heaters shall (2) Unlisted duct furnaces shall be installed with clearances
be installed in industrial or commercial occupancies. to combustible material in accordance with the clear-
[NFPA 54: I 0.9.3] ances specified for unlisted furnaces and boilers in Table
~
910.4 Clearance from Combustible Materials. Recirculat- 904.2. Combustible floors under unlisted duct furnaces
direct gas-fired industrial air heaters shall be installed with shall be protected in an approved manner. [NFPA
a clearance from combustible materials of not less than that 54:10.10.1]
I shown on the. plate and the manufacturer's installation 911.2 Installation of Duct Furnaces. Duct furnaces shall be
I instructions. [NFPA 54:10.9.4] installed in accordance with the manufacturer's installation 1
910.5 Air Supply. Ventilation air to the recirculating direct instructions. [NFPA 54:] 0.1
gas-fired industrial air heater shall be ducted directly from 911.3 Access .Panels. The ducts connected to duct furnaccs
outdoors. Air to the recirculating direct gas-fired industrial shall have removable access panels on both the upstream and
air heater in excess of the minimum ventilation air specified downstream sides of the furnace. [NFPA 54: 10.10.3]
on the heater's rating plate shall be taken from the building l
911.4 Location of Draft Hoods and Controls. The controls,
ducted directly from outdoors, or a combination of both.
combustion-air in let, and draft hoods for duct furnaces shall
Where outdoor air dampers or closing louvers are used, they
be located outside the ducts. The draft hood shall be located
shall be verified to be in the open position prior to main
in the same enclosure from which combustion air is taken.
burner operation. [NFPA 54: 10.9.5]
[NFPA 54: 10.10.4]
910.6 Atmospheric Vents, Gas Reliefs or Bleeds. Recircu-
911.5 Circulating Air. Where a duct furnace is installed so
Jating direct gas-fired industrial air heaters with valve train
that supply ducts cany air circulated by the furnace to areas
components equipped with atmospheric vents, gas reliefs, or
outside the space containing the furnace, the return air shall
bleeds shall have their vent lines, gas reliefs, or bleeds lead to
also be handled by a duct(s) sealed to the furnace casing and
a safe point outdoors. Means shall be employed on these lines
terminating outside the space containing the furnace. The duct
to prevent water from entering and to prevent blockage from
furnace shall be installed on the positive-pressure side of the
insects and foreign matter. An atmospheric vent line shall not
circulating air blower. [NFPA 54: 10.10.5]
be required to be provided on a valve train component
equipped with a listed vent limiter. [NFPA 54: 10.9.6]
910.7 ReHef Openings. The design of the installation shall
911.6 Duct Furnaces Used with Refrigeration Systems.
Duct furnaces used with refrigeration
installed in accordance with the following:
shall be I
include provisions to permit the recirculating direct gas-fired
industrial air heater to operate at its rated airflow without over- ( I) A duct furnace shall not be instal1ed in conjunction with
pressurizing the space served by the heater by taking into a refrigeration coil where circulation of cooled air is pro-
account the stmcture's designed infiltration rate, properly vided by the blower.
designed relief openings or an interlocked powered exhaust Exception: Where the blower has capacity to overcome
system, or a combination of these methods: the external static resistance imposed by the duct system,
(1) The structure's designed infiltration rate and the size of furnace, and the coollng coil and the air throughput nec-
relief opening(s) shall be determined by approved engi- essary for heating or cooling, whichever is greater.
neering methods. [NFPA 54:10.10.6.1]
(2) Louver or counterbalanced gravity relief openings shall be (2) Duct furnaces used in conjunction with cooling equip-
permitted. Where motorized dampers or closeable louvers ment shall be installed in parallel with or on the upstream
are used, they shall be proved to be in their open position side of cooling coils to avoid condensation within heat-
prior to main burner operation. [NFPA 54:10.9.7] ing elements. With a parallel flow arrangement, the
910.8 Purging. Inlet ducting, where used, shall be purged dampers or other means used to control the flow of air
with not less than four air changes prior to an ignition attempt. shall be to prevent a circulation of cooled air
[NFPA 54: 10.9.8] through the unit.
Exception: Where the duct fumace has been specifically
911.0 Duct Furnaces. listed for downstream installation. [NFPA 54: 10.10.6.2]
911.1 Clearances. The installation of duct furnaces shall (3) Where duct fumaces are to be located upstream from
comply with the following clearance requirements: cooling units, the cooling unit shall be so designed or
(I) Listed duct furnaces shall be installed with clearances of equipped as to not develop excessive temperatures or
not less than 6 inches (152 mm) between adjacent walls, pressures. [NFPA 54: 10.10.6.3]
ceilings, and floors of combustible material and the fur- (4) Where a duct furnace is installed downstream of an evap-
nace draft hood. Furnaces listed for installation at lesser orative cooler or air washer, the heat exchanger shall be
clearances shall be installed in accordance with their list- constructed of corrosion-resistant materials. Stainless
In no case shall the clearance be such as to interfere steel, ceramic-coated steel, and an aluminum-coated steel
with combustion air and accessibility. (See Section 304.0 in which the bond between the steel and the aluminum is
and Section 701.0) an iron-aluminum alloy are considered to be eonosion

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resistant. Air washers operating with chilled water that (2) Unlisted automatically operated floor fumaces shall be
deliver air below the dew point of the ambient air at the equipped with a temperature limit control arranged to shut
duct furnace are considered as refrigeration systems. otl the flow of gas to the bumer in the event the temper-
[NFPA 54: 10.10.6.4] ature at the warm air outlet register exceeds 350°F
91 L 7 Installation in Commercial Garages and Aircraft (177°C) above room temperature. [NFPA 54: 10.I1.2.2J
Hangars. Duct furnaces installed in garages for more than 912.3 Combustion and Circulating Air. Combustion and cir-
three 1110tor vehicles or in aircraft hangars shall be of a listed culating air shall be provided in accordanee with Section
type and shall be installed in accordance with Section 911.8 701.0. [NFPA 54: 10.11.3]
and Section 911.9. [NFPA 54: 10.10.7] 912.4 PJacement. The following provisions apply to furnaces
911.8 Installation in Commercial Garages. Appliances that serve one story:
installed in enclosed, basement, and underground parking (1) Floor fumaces shall not be installed in the Hoor of a door-
structures shall be installed in accordance with NFPA 88A. way, stairway landing, aisle, or passageway of an enclo-
[NFPA 54:9.1.11. 1] sure, public or private, or in an cxitway from such room
911.8.1 Repair Garages. Appliances installed in repair or space.
garages shall be installed in a detached building or room, (2) The register of a floor furnace with a horizontal warm air
separated from repair areas by walls, patiitions, floors, or outlet shall not be placed closer than 6 inches (152 mm)
floor-eeiling assemblies that are constructed so as to pro- from the nearest wall. A distance of not less than 18 inches
hibit the transmission of vapors and having a fire resist- (457 mm) from two adjoining sides of the floor furnace
ance rating of not less than 1 hour, and that have no open- register to walls shall be provided to eliminate the neces-
ings in the wall separating the repair area within 8 feet sity of occupants walking over the warm air discharge.
(2438 m111) of the floor. Wall penetrations shall be The remaining sides shall be not less than 6 inches (152
firestopped. Air for combustion purposes shall be obtained mm) from a wall. Wall-register models shall not be placed
from outside the building. The heating room shall not be closer than 6 inches (152 mm) to a corner.
used for the storage of combustible materials. (3) The furnace shall be placed so that a door, drapery. or sim-
Exceptions: ilar object is not closer than 12 inches (305 mm) to a por-
(1) Overhead heaters where installed not less than 8 feet tion ofthe register of the furnace. [NFPA 54: 10.1104]
(2438 111111) above the Hoor shall be permitted. 912.5 Brad ng. The space provided for the furnace shall be
(2) Heating appliances for vehicle repair areas where framed with doubled joists and with headers not lighter than
there is no dispensing or transferring of Class I or the joists. [NFPA 54: 10.11.5]
Class II flammable or combustible liquids or lique- 912.6 Support. Means shall be provided to suppOli the fur-
tied petroleum gas shall be installed in accordance nace where the floor register is removed. [NFPA 54: I 0.11.6]
with NFPA 30A. [NFPA 54:9.1.11.2] 912.7 Clearance. The lowest POliiol1 ofthe floor fumace shall
911.9 Installation in Aircraft Heaters in aircraft have not less than a 6 inch (152 mm) clearance from the gen-
hangars shall be installed in accordance with NFPA 409. eral ground level. A reduced clearance to not less than 2 inches
[NFPA 54:9.1.12] (51 mm) is permitted, provided the lower 6 inches (] 52 mm)
portion of the floor furnace is sealed by the manufacturer to
912.0 Floor Furnaces. prevent entrance of water. Where these clearances are not pres-
ent, the ground below and to the sides shall be excavated to
912.1 Installation. The installation of floor furnaces shall
form a "basin-like" pit under the furnace so that the required
comply with the following requirements:
clearance is provided beneath the lowest pOliion of the fur-
(1) Listed t100r furnaces shall be installed in accordance with nace. A 12 inch (305 mm) clearance shall be provided on the
I their listing and the manufacturer's installation instruc- sides except the control side, that which has an 18 inch (457
tions. mm) clearance. [NFPA 54: 10.11.7J
(2) Unlisted floor furnaces shall not be installed in com- 912.8 Access. The space in which a floor furnace is installed
bustible floors. shall be accessible by an opening in the foundation not less
(3) Thermostats controlling floor furnaces shall not be than 24 inches by 18 inches (610 mm by 457 mm) or by a
located in a room or space that is capable of being sepa- trap door not less than 24 inches by 24 inches (610 mm by
rated from the room or space in which the register of the 610 mm) in a cross-section thereof, and a passageway not less
floor furnace is located. [NFPA 54: 10.11.1] than 24 inches by 18 inches (610 mm by 457 mm)in a cross-
912.2 Limit Controls. Floor furnaees shall be section thereof. [NFPA 54: 10.11.8]
provided with temperature limit controls in accordance with 912.9 Seepage Pan. Where the excavation exceeds 12 inchcs
1the following requirements:
(1) Listed automatically operated floor furnaces shall be
equipped with temperature limit controls. [NFPA
(305 mm) in depth or water seepage is capable of collecting,
a watertight copper pan, concrete pit, or other approved
material shall be used, unless approved drainage is provided
I
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condition. A copper pan shall be made of not less than 16 913.3 Mounting on CombustibJe Floor.
ounces per square foot (oz/ff') (4.9 kg/m2) sheet copper. The (1) Listed floor-mounted food service appliances that are
pan shall be anchored in place so as to prevent floating, and the listed specifically for installation on floors constructed
walls shall extend not less than 4 inches (102 mm) above the of combustible material shall be permitted to be installed I
ground level with not less than 6 inches (152 mm) clearance on on combustible floors in accordance with its listing and
all sides, except the control side, which shall have not less than the manufacturer's installation instructions. I
18 inches (457 mm) clearance. [NFPA 54: 10.11.9]
(2) Floor-mounted food service appliances that are not listed
912.10 Wind Protection. Floor furnaces shall be protected, for mounting on a combustible floor shall be mounted in
where necessary, against severe wind conditions. [NFPA accordance with Section 913.4 or be mounted in accor-
54: 10.11.1 0] dance with one of the following:
912.11 Upper-Floor Installations. Listed floor furnaces shall (a) Where the appliance is set on that provide not
be permitted to be installed in an upper floor, provided the less than 18 inches (457 mm) open space under the
furnace assembly projects below into a utility room, closet,
base of the appliance or where it has no burners and
garage, or similar nonhabitable space. In such installations,
no portion of an oven or broiler within 18 inches
the floor furnace shall be enclosed completely (entirely sep-
(457 mm) of the noor, it shall be permitted to be
arated from the nonhabitable space) with means for air intake
mounted on a combustible floor without special
to meet the provisions of Section 701.0, with access for serv-
floor protection, provided there is not less than one
icing, the furnace clearances of not less than 6 inches (152
sheet metal baffle between the burner and the floor.
mm) to the sides and bottom, and with the enclosure con-
structed of portland cement plaster or metal lath or other non- (b) Where the appliance is set on legs that provide not
combustible material. [NFPA 54: I 0.11.11] less than 8 inches (203 mm) open space under the
base of the appliance, it shall be permitted to be
912.12 First Floor Installation. Listed floor furnaces mounted on combustible t1oors, provided the floor
installed in the first or ground floors of buildings shall 110t be under the appliance is protected with not less than
required to be enclosed unless the basements of these build- % of an inch (9.5 mm) insulating millboard covered
ings have been converted to apartments or sleeping quarters, with sheet metal not less than 0.0195 of an inch
in which case the floor fU111acc shall be enclosed as specified (0.4953 111m) thick. The preceding specified floor
for upper floor installations and shall project into a nonhab- protection shall extend not less than 6 inches (152
itable space. [NFPA54:10.11.12J mm) beyond the appliance on all sides.
(c) Where the appliance is set on legs that provide not
913.0 Food Service AppHance, Floor Mounted. less than 4 inches (102 111m) under the base of the
913.1 Clearance for Listed AppJiances. Listed floor- appliance, it shall be permitted to be mounted on
mounted food service appl iances, such as ranges for hotels combustible floors, provided the floor under the
and restaurants, deep-fat fryers, unit broilers, gas-fired ket- appliance is protected with ho11o\\/ masonry not less
tles, steam cookers, steam generators, and baking and roast- than 4 inches (102 mm) in thickness covered with
ing ovens, shall be installed not less than 6 inches (152 mm) sheet metal not less than 0.0195 of an inch (0.4953
from combustible material except that not less than a 2 inch mm) thick. Such masonry courses shall be laid with
(51 mm) clearance shall be maintained between a draft hood ends unsealed and joints matched in such a way as
and combustible material. Floor-mounted food service appli- to provide for free circulation of air through the
ances listed for installation at lesser clearances shall be masonry.
installed in accordance 'with its listing and the manufacturer's (d) Where the appliance docs not have legs not less than
I installation instructions. Appliances designed and marked, 4 inches (102 mm) high, it shall be permitted to be
"For use only in noncombustible locations," shall not be mounted on combustible floors, provided the floor
installed elsewhere. [NFPA 54: 1O. j 2.1] under the appliance is protected by two courses of 4
913.2 Clearance for Unlisted Appliances. Unlisted floor- inch (102 mm) hollow clay tile with courses laid at I
mounted food service appliances shall be installed to provide right angles and with ends unsealed and joints
a clearance to combustible material of not less than 18 inches matched in such a way as to provide for free circu-
(457 mm) from the sides and rear of the appl ianee and from lation of air through such masonry courses, and cov-
the vent connector and not less than 48 inches (1219 mm) ered with steel plate not less than YI6 of an inch (4.8
above cooking tops and at the front of the appliance. mm) in thickness. [NFPA 54:10.12.3J

Clearances for unlisted appliances installed in partially 913.4 Installation on Noncombustible Floor. Listed f10or-
enclosed areas such as aleoves shall not be reduced. Where mounted food service appliances that are designed and
clearances for unlisted appliances installed in rooms that are marked, "For use only in noncombustible locations", shall be
not partially enclosed are reduced, the combustible material installed on floors of noncombustible construction with non-I
or the appliance shall be protected as described in Table combustible flooring and surface finish and with no com-
802.7.3.4(2). [NFPA 54: 10.12.2] bustible material against the underside thereof, or on non-
combustible slabs or arches having no combustible material

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I against the underside thereof. Such construction shall extend than 14 of an inch (6.4 mm) thick covered with sheet metal
not less than 12 inches (305 mm) beyond the appliance on all 110t less than 0.0122 of an inch (0.3099 mm) thick, or with
sides. [NFPA 54:10.12.4] equivalent protection. [NFPA 54: 10.13.4]
913.5 Combustible lVlaterial Adjacent to Cooking Top. A
portion of combustible material adjacent to a cooking top sec- 915.0 HotPlates and Laundry Stoves.
tion of a food service range, even though listed for close-to-
wall installation, that is not shielded from the wall by a high 915.1 General. Hot plates and laundry stoves shall be installed
in accordance with the following:
I
shelf, warming closet, and so on, shall be protected as speci-
fied in Section 913.2 for a distance of not less than 2 feet (610 (I) Listed domestic hot plates and laundlY stoves installed on
mm) above the surface ofthe cooking top. [NFPA 54:10.12.5] combustible surfaces shall be set on their own legs or
913.6 Use with Casters. Floor-mounted appliances with cast- bases. They shall be installed with horizontal clearances
ers shall be listed for such construction and shall be installed of not less than 6 inches (152 mm) from combustible
in accordance with the manufacturer's installation instruc- material. [NFPA 54:10.14.1J
tions for limiting the movement of the appliance to prevent (2) Unlisted domestic hot plates and laundry stoves shall be
strain on the connection. [NFPA 54: I 0.12.6] installed with horizontal clearances to combustible mate-
913.7 Level Installation. Floor-mounted food service appli- rial of not less than 12 inches (305 mm). Combustible sur-
ances shall be installed level on a firm foundation. [NFPA faces under unlisted domestic hot plates and laundry
54: 10.12.7] stoves shall be protected in an approved manner.
913.8 VentHation. Means shall be provided to ventilate the 54:10.14.2]
space in which food service appliance is installed to pennit The vertical distance between tops of domestic hot plates
combustion ofthe gas. [NFPA 54:10.12.8] and laundry stoves and combustible materials shall be not
less than 30 inches (762 mm). [NFPA 54:1O.l4.3]
914.0 Food Service Appliances, Counter AppHances.
914.1 Vertical Clearance. A vertical distance of not less than
48 inches (1219 mm) shall be provided between the top of
food service hot plates and griddles and combustible mate-
916.0 Household Cooking Appliances.
916.1 Floor-Mounted Units. Floor mounted units shall be
installed in accordance with Section 916.1.1 through Section
I
rial. [NFPA 54:10.13.1] 916.1.2.
914.2 Clearance for Listed Appliances. Listed food service 916.1.1 Clearance from Combustible M.aterial. The
counter appliances such as hot plates and griddles, food and clearances specified as follows shall not interfere with
dish warmers, and coffee brewers and ums, where installed on combustion air, accessibility for operation, and
combustible surfaces, shall be set on their own bases or (1) Listed floor-mounted household cooking appliances,
and shall be installed with a horizontal clearance of not less
where installed on combustible floors, shall be set on
than 6 inches (152 mm) from combustible material, except
their own bases or and shall be installed in accor-
that not less than a 2 inches (51 mm) clearance shall be main-
dance with their listing and the manufacturer's instal-I
tained between a draft hood and combustible material. Food
lation instructions.
service counter appliances listed for installation at lesser
clearances shall be installed in accordance with their listing (2) Listed household cooking appliances with listed gas
and the manufacturer's instructions. [NFPA 54: 10.13.2] room heater sections shall be installed so that the
warm air discharge side shall have a clearance of not
914.3 Clearance for Unlisted Appliances. Unlisted food
less than 18 inches (457 mm) from adjacent com-
service hot plates and griddles shall be installed with a hori-
bustible material. A clearance of not less than 36
zontal clearance from combustible material of not less than 18
inches (457 mm). Unlisted gas food service counter appli- inches (914 mm) shall be provided between the top
ances, including coffee brewers and ums, waffle bakers, and of the heater section and the bottom of cabinets.
hot water immersion sterilizers, shall be installed with a hor- (3) Listed household cooking appliances that include a
izontal clearance from combustible material of not less than solid or liquid fuel-burning section shall be spaced
12 inches (305 mm). Reduced clearances for gas food service from combustible material and otherwise installed
counter appliances shall be in accordance with Table in accordance with their listing and the manufac-I
Unlisted food and dish warmers shall be turer's installation instructions for the supplemen-
installed with a horizontal clearance from combustible mate- tary fuel section of the appliance.
rial of not less than 6 inches (152 mm). 54: 10.13.3] (4) Unlisted tloor-mounted household cooking appli-
914.4 Mounting of Unlisted Appliances. Unlisted food serv- ances shall be installed with 110t less than 6 inches
ice counter appliances shall not be set on combustible mate- (152 mm) clearance at the back and sides to com-
rial unless they have that provide not less than 4 inches bustible material. Combustible floors under unlisted
(102 mm) of open space below the burners and the com- appliances shall be protected in an approved man-
bustible surface is protected with insulating millboard not less ner. [NFPA 54: I 0.15.1.1]

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916.1.2 Vertical Clearance Above 916.2.3 Horizontal Clearance. The horizontal distance
Household cooking appliances shall have a vertical clear- from the center of the burner head( s) of a listed top (or
ance above the cooking top of not less than 30 inches surface) cooking appliance to vertical combustible walls
(762 nun) to combustible material or metal cabinets. A extending above the top panel shall be not less than that
minimum clearance of24 inches (610 mm) is permitted distance specified by the permanent on the
where one of the following is installed: appliance. [NFPA 54: 10.15 .2.3J
(1) The underside of the combustible material or metal 916.2.4 Level Installation. Built-in household cooking
cabinet above the cooking top is protected with not appliances shall be installed so that the cooking top,
less than V4 of an inch (6.4 mm) insulating millboard broiler pan, or oven racks are level. [NFPA 54: 10.15.2.4J
covered with sheet metal not less than 0.0122 of an
inch mm) thick. 917.0 HiumiIllatil12 APPliances.
(2) A metal ventilating hood of sheet metal not less than 917.1 Clearances for Listed Appliances. Listed illuminating
0.0122 of an inch (0.3099 mm) thick is installed appliances shall be installed in accordance with their listing
above the cooking top with a clearance of not less and the manufacturer's installation instructions. [NFPA I
than V4 of an inch (6.4 111m) between the hood and 54:10.16.1J
the underside of the combustible material or metal 917.2 Clearances for Unlisted Appliances. Unlisted illumi-
cabinet, and the hood is as wide as the appliance and nating appliances shall be installed with clearances in accor-
is centered over the appliance. dance with the following:
(3) A listed cooking appliance or microwave oven (1) Unlisted enclosed illuminating appliances installed out-
installed over a listed appliance shall be in doors shall be installed with clearances from combustible I
accordance with the terms of the upper appliance material of not less than 12 inches (305 mm). [NFPA
54:10.16.2.1(1)]
listing and the manufacturer's installation instruc-
tions. [NFPA 54:10.15.1.2] (2) Unlisted enclosed illuminating installed
indoors shall be installed with clearances from com- I
916.2 Built-In Units. Built-in units shall be installed in accor-
bustible material of not less than 18 inches (457 mm).
dance with Section 916.2.1 through Section 916.2.4. [NFPA 54:10.16.2.1(2)J
916.2.1 Installation. Listed built-in household cooking
appliances shall be installed in accordance with their list- TABLE 917.2
ing and the manufacturer's installation instructions. The CLEARANCES FOR UNLISTED OUTDOOR
OPEN-FLAME ILLUMINATING APPLIANCES
installation shall not interfere with combustion air, acces-
[NFPA 54: TABLE 10.16.2.2]
sibility for operation, and servicing. Unlisted built-in , _ _ _ _ r _____ r~ _______ ~_~ ___ ~ _ _ ~~· ___ • ___ • _ _ _

FLAME HEIGHT MINIMUM CLEARANCE FROM

household cooking appliances sha11 not be installed in or ABOVE BURNER HEAD COMBUSTIBLE MATERIAL (feet)"
adjacent to combustible material. [NFPA54:10.15.2.1J (inches) HORIZONTAC "~-"~'-'~VERTIC'AL'~'~'-'

916.2.2 Vertical Clearance. Built-in top 2

cooking appliances shall have a vertical clearance above 3
the cooking top of not less than 30 inches (762 mm) to 24

combustible material or metal cabinets. A clearance of 30

not less than 24 inches 0 mm) is permitted where one For SI units: 1 inch = 25.4 111m, I foot

I
, Measured from the nearest portion of the bumer head.
of the following is installed:
(l) The underside of the combustible material or metal 917.2.1 Open-Flame Open-name illuminating
cabinet above the cooking top is protected with not appliances shall be installed with clearances in accor-
less than 1;4 of an inch (6.4 mm) insulating millboard dance with the following:
covered with sheet metal not Jess than 0.0122 of an (1) Unlisted illuminating appliances installed
inch (0.3099 mm) thick. outdoors shall have clearances from combustible
(2) A metal ventilating hood of sheet metal not less than material not less than that specified in Table 917.2.
0.0122 of an inch (0.3099 mm) thick is installed The distance from ground level to the base of the
burner shall be not less than 7 feet (2134 mm) where
above the cooking top with a clearance of not less
installed within 2 feet (610 mm) of walkways. Lesser
than ~~ of an inch (6.4 mm) between the hood and
clearances shall be penni11ed to be used where accept-
the underside of the combustible material or metal
able to the Authority Having Jurisdiction. [NFPA
cabinet~ and the hood not less than the width of the
54: 10.16.2.2(1)]
appliance and is centered over the appliance.
(2) Unlisted open-flame illuminating appliances installed
A listed appliance or microwave oven outdoors shall be equipped with a limiting orifice or
installed over a listed cooking appliance shall be in other limiting devices that will maintain a flame
accordance with the terms of the upper appliance height consistent with the clearance from combustible
listing and the manufacturer's installation instruc- material in accordance with Table 917.2. [NFPA
tions. [NFPA 54: 10.15.2.2] 54:10.1

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(3) Appliances designed for flame heights in excess of (l) Listed heaters shall be installed with clearances from
30 inches (762 mm) shall be permitted to be combustible material in accordance with their listing and
installed where acceptable to the Authority Having the manufacturer's installation instructions. I
Jurisdiction. Such appliances shall be equipped with (2) Unlisted heaters shall be installed in accordance with
a safety shutoff device or automatic ignition. [NFPA clearances from combustible material acceptable to the
54: 10.16.2.2(3)] Authority Having Jurisdiction.
(4) Unlisted open-flame illuminating appliances installed (3) In locations used for the storage of combustible materi-
indoors shall have clearances from combustible mate- als, signs shall be postcd to specify the maximum per-
rial acceptable to the Authority Having Jurisdiction. missible stacking height to maintain required clearances
[NFPA 54: 10.16.2.2(4)] from the heater to the combustibles. [NFPA 54: 10.18.2]
917.3 Mounting on Buildings. llluminating appliances 919.4 Combustion and Ventilation Air. Combustion and
designed for wall or ceiling mounting shall be securely ventilation air for infrared heaters shall be providcd in
I attached to structures in such a manner that they are not accordance with the following:
dependent on the gas piping for support. [NFPA 54: 10.16.3] (1) Where ul1vented infrared heaters are llsed, natural or
917.4 Mounting on Posts. lliuminating appliances designed mechanical means shall be provided to supply and
for post mounting shall be securely and rigidly attached to a exhaust not less than 4 cubic feet per minute per 1000
post. Posts shall be rigidly mounted. The strength and rigid- British thermal units per hour [(ft'/min)/(Btu/h)] [0.4
ity of posts exceeding 3 feet (914 mm) in height shall be not (mJ/min)/kW] input of installed heaters. [NFPA
less than a 21;2 inch (64 mm) diameter post constructed of 54:10.18.3.1]
0.064 of an inch (1.626mm) thick steel or a 1 inch (25.4 mm) (2) Exhaust openings for removing flue products shall be
Schedule 40 steel pipe. Posts 3 feet (914 mm) or less in height above the level of the heaters. [NFPA 54: 10.18.3.2]
shall not be smaller than a 3/4 of an inch (19.1 mm) Schedule 919.5 Installation in Commercial Garages and Aircraft
40 steel pipe. Drain openings shall be provided near the base Hangars. Overhead heaters installed in garages for more than
of posts where there is a possibility of water collecting inside three motor vehicles or in aircraft hangars shall be of a listed
them. [NFPA54:10.16.4J type and shall be installed in accordance with Section 911 .8
917.5 Gas Appliance Pressure Regulators. Where a gas and Section 911.9. [N FPA 54: 10.18.4]
appliance pressure regulator is not supplied with an illumi-
nating appliance and the service line is not equipped with a 920.0 Open-Top BroiJer Units.
service pressure regulator, an appliance pressure regulator
920.1 Listed Units. Listed open-top broiler units shall be
shall be installed in the line serving one or more illuminating
installed in accordance with the manufacturer's installation
appliances. [N FPA 54: 10.16.5J instructions. [NFPA 54: 10.19.1]
920.2 UnHsted Units. Unlisted open-top broiler units shall
918.0 Incinerators, Commercial-Industrial. be installed in accordance with the manufacturer's installa-I
918.1 GeneraL Commercial-industrial-type incinerators shall tion instructions but shall not be installed in combustible I
be constructed and installed in accordance with NFPA 82. material. [NFPA 54:10.19.2]
[NFPA 54:10.17] 920.3 Protection Above Domestic Units. Domestic open-
top broiler units shall be provided with a metal ventilating
hood not less than 0.0122 of an inch (0.3099 mm) thick with
919.0 Infrared Heaters.
a clearance of not less than Y-i of an inch (6.4 nun) between the
919.1 Support. Suspended-type infrared heaters shall be hood and the underside of combustible material or metal cab-
fixed in position independent of gas and electric supply lines. inets. A clearance of not less than 24 inches (610 mm) shall
Hangers and brackets shall be of noncombustible material. be maintained between the cooking top and the combustible
Heaters subject to vibration shall be provided with vibration- material or metal cabinet, and the hood shall be as wide as
isolating hangers. [NFPA 54:] 0.18.1] the open-top broiler unit and centered over the unit. Listed
919.2 Suspended Low-Intensity Infrared Tube Heaters. domestic open-top broiler units incorporating an integral
Suspended low-intensity infrared tube heaters shall be con- exhaust system and listed for use without a ventilating hood
nected to the building piping system with a connector listed need not be provided with a ventilating hood where installed
I for the application in accordance with CSA Z21.24 as fol- in accordance with Section 916.1.2(1). [NFPA 54: 10.19.3]
lows: 920.4 Commercial Units. Commercial opcn-top broiler units
(1) The connector shall be installed in accordance with the shall be provided with ventilation in accordance with Chap-
tube heater installation instructions, and shall be in the ter5. [NFPA54:1O.19.4]
same room as the appliance.
(2) One connector shall be used per appliance. [NFPA 921.0 Outdoor Cooking Appliances.
54:9.6.] .3J 921.1 Listed Units. Listed outdoor cooking appliances shall
919.3 Clearance. The installation of infrared heaters shall be installed in accordance with their listing and the manufac-
comply with the following clearance requirements: turer's installation instructions. [NFPA 54: 10.20.1] I
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921.2 Unlisted Units. Unlisted outdoor cooking appliances 923.2 or Ventilating Kits Approved for Use with a
shall be installed outdoors with clearances to combustible Refrigerator. Where an accessory kit is used for conveying air
material of not less than 36 inches (914 mm) at the sides and for burner combustion or unit cooling to the refrigerator from
back and not less than 48 inches (1219 mm) at the front. In no areas outside the room in which it is located, or for conveying
case shall the appliance be located under overhead com- combustion products diluted with air containing waste heat from
bustible construction. 54: 10.20.2] the refrigerator to areas outside the room in which it is located,
the kit shall be installed in accordance with the refligerator man-
922.0 Pool Heaters.
ufacturer's installation instructions. [NFPA 54: 10.22.2J I
922.1 Location. A pool heater shall be located or protected so
as to minimize accidental contact of hot surfaces by persons. 924.0 Room HeateR·s.
[NFPA 54:10.21.1J 924.1 Prohibited Installations. Unless specifically permll:ted
922.2 Clearance. The installation of pool heaters shall com- by the Authority Having Jurisdiction, unvented room heaters
ply with the following requirements: shall not be installed as primary heat sources. Unvented room
heaters shall not be permitted in spaces that do not have the
(1) In no case shall the clearances be such as to interfere with
required volume of indoor air as defined in Section 701.4.
combustion draft: hood, or vent terminal clearance
and relief, and accessibility for servicing. tHCD J & HCD 2/ Unventedjitel-burning room heaters shall
not be maintained, or permitted to exist in a
(2) A listed pool heater shall be installed in accordance with
Group R UCCUj'JallCV.
I its listing and the manufacturer's installation instructions.
(3) An unlisted pool heater shall be installed with a clear-
924.1.1 Unventcd Room Heaters. Unvented room
ance of not less than 12 inches (305 111m) on the sides heaters shall not be installed in bathrooms or bedrooms.
[NFPA 54:10.23.1] This subsection shall not apply to
and the rear. A combustible floor under an unlisted pool
portable oil fired unvented appliances used as
heater shall be protected in an approved manner. [NFPA
54:10.21.2J supplemental heating in Group S, U Occupancies, II
and regulated by the fire code.
922.3 Temperature or PI'essure-Limiting Devices. Pool
hcaters shall be provided with temperature or pressure-limit-
Exceptions:
devices in accordance with the following: (1) Where approved by the Authority Having Jurisdic-
(I) An unlisted pool heater shall be provided with overtem- tion, one listed wall-mounted unvented room heater
equipped with an oxygen depletion safety shutoff
perature protection or ove11emperature and overpressure
system shall be pelmitted to be installed in a bath-
protection by means of an approved device(s). [NFPA
room provided that the input rating shall not exceed
54:10.21.3.1]
6000 Btu/h (1.76 kW) and combustion and ventila-
(2) Where a pool heater is provided with over-temperature tion air is as specified in Section 902.2.
protection and is installed with a device in the discharge
(2) Where approved by the Authority Having Jurisdic-
line of the heater that is capable of restricting the flow of
tion, one listed wall-mounted unvented room heater
water from the heater to the pool (such as a check valve,
equipped with an oxygen depletion safety shutoff
shutoff valve, therapeutic pool valving, or flow nozzles),
a pressure-relief valve shall be installed either in the system shall be permitted to be installed in a bed-
heater or betwecn the heater and the restrictive device. room provided that the input shall not exceed
[NFPA 54: 10.21.3.2] 10 000 Btu/h (3 kW) and combustion and ventila-
tion air is provided as specified in Section 902.2.
922.4 Bypass Valves. Where an integral bypass system is not [NFPA 54: 10.23.1 J
provided as a part of the pool heater, a bypass line and valve
1 & HCD 2/ Unventedfuel-hurning room heaters
shall be installed between the inlet and outlet piping for use
shall not be installed, used, mailltained, or permitted to
in adjusting the flow of water through the heater. [NFPA exist in a Group R Occupancy.
54:10.21.4J
924.2 Installations in Institutions. Room heaters shall not be
922.5 A pool heater listed for outdoor installation installed in the following occupancies:
sha11 be installed with the venting means supplied by the man-
(I) Residential board and care

I ufacturer and in accordance with the manufacturer's ins. talla-

tion instructions. Section
tion 802.3.3, and Section 802.8)
Section 802.2.5, Sec-
54: 10.21.5]
(2) Health care [NFPA 54: 10.23.3]
924.3 Clearance. A room heater shall be placed so as not to
cause a hazard to walls, floors, furniture, doors
where open, and so on, and to the free movements ofpersons
923.0 Refrigerators.
within the room. Heaters designed and marked, "For use in
923.1 Clearance. Refrigerators shall be provided with clear- noncombustible fireplace only," shall not be installed else-
ances for ventilation at the top and back in accordance with where. Listed room heaters shall be installed in accordance
the manufacturer's instructions. Where such instl1lctions are with their listings and the manufacturer's installation instruc-I
not available, not less than 2 inches (51 mm) shall be pro- tions. In no case shall the clearances be such as to interfere
vided between the back of the refrigerator and the wall and with combustion air and accessibility. Unlisted room heaters
not less than 12 inches (305 mm) above the top. [NFPA shall be installed with clearances from combustible material
54: 10.22.1] not less than the fonowing:

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(1) Room heaters having an outer jacket sunounding the C0111- (2) Unlisted unit heaters shall be instalied with clearances to
bustion chamber, arranged with openings at top and bot- combustible material of not less than 18 inches (457 mm).
tom so that air circulates between the inner and outerjacket, (3) Clearances for servicing shall be in accordance with the
and arranged without openings in the outerjacket to pennit manufacturer's installation instructions. [NFPA 54: 10.26.2.1]
direct radiation, shall have clearance at sides and rear of
not less than 12 inches (305 mm). 927.2.1 Floor-Mounted-Type Unit Heaters. Floor-
mounted-type unit heaters shall comply with the following
(2) Room heaters other than those of the circulating type
requirements:
described in Section 924.3(1) shall have clearance at sides
and rear of not less than 18 inches (457 nml), except that (1) A listed unit heater shall be installed with clearances
heaters that make llse of metal, asbestos, or ceramic mate- from combustible material at the back and one side
rial to direct radiation to the front of the heater shal I have a of not less than 6 inches (152 mm). Where the flue
clearance of 36 inches (914 mm) in front and, where con- gases are vented horizontally, the 6 inch (152 mm)
structed with a double back of metal or ceramic, shall be clearance shall be measured from the draft hood or
pennitted to be installed with a clearance of 18 inches (457 vent instead of the rear wall of the unit heater. A unit
mm) at sides and 12 inches (305 mm) at rear. Combustible heater listed for reduced clearances shall be installed
floors under unlisted room heaters shall be protected in an in accordance with its listing and the manufacturer's
approved manner. [NFPA 54: 10.23.4] instructions.
924.4 WaH-Type Room Heaters. Wall-type room heaters shall (2) Floor-mounted-type unit heatcrs installed on com-
not be installed in or attached to walls of combustible material bustible floors shall be I isted for such installation.
unless listed for sllch installation. [NFPA 54: 10.23.5]
(3) Combustible floors under unlisted floor-mounted unit
heaters shall be protected in an approved manner.
925.0 Stationary Gas Engines. (4) Clearances for servicing shaH be in accordance with
925.1 GeneraL The installation of gas engines shall be in accor- the manufacturer's instructions. [NFPA 54: 1O.26.2.2J I
dance with NFPA 37. [NFPA 54: 10.24]
927.3 Combustion and Circulating Air. Combustion and
925.2 Connection to the Gas Supply Piping. Stationary gas circulating air shall be provided in accordance with Section
engines shall not be rigidly connected to the gas supply piping. 701.0. [NFPA 54: 10.26.3J
[NFPA 54: 10.24.1]
927.4 Ductwork. A unit heater shall not be attached to a
warm air duct system unless listed and marked for such instal-
926.0 Gas-Fired Toilets. lation. [NFPA 54: 10.26.4J
926.1 Clearance. A listed gas-fired toilet shall be installed in 927.5 Instanation in Commercial Garages and Aircraft

Iaccordance with its listing and the manufacturer's installa-

tion instructions, provided that the clearance shall be s1lch to
aflord ready accessibility for lise, cleanout, and necessary
HQno''JIr" Unit heaters installed in garages for more than three

motor vehicles or in aircraft hangars shall be of a listed type

and shall be installed in accordance with Section 911.8 and
servicing. [NFPA 54: 10.25.1] Section 911.9. [NFPA 54: 10.26.5]
926.2 Installation on Combustible Floors. Listed gas-fired
toilets installed on combustible floors shall be listed for such
installation. [NFPA 54: 10.25.2J
928.0 WaH Furnaces.
926.3 Vents. Vents or vent connectors that are capable of 928.1 Installation. \Vall furnaces shall be installed in accor-I
being contacted during casual use of the room in which the dance with the following:
toilet is installed shall be protected or shielded to prevent such (I) Listed wall furnaces shall be installed in accordance with
contact. [NFPA 54: 10.25.3J their listings and the manufacturer's installation instruc-
tions. Wall furnaces installed in or attached to com-
927.0 Unit Heaters. bustible material shall be listed for such installation.
[NFPA 54: 10.27.1.1]
1927.1 Support. Suspended-type unit heaters shall be sup-
ported with due consideration given to their weight and vibra- (2) Unlisted wall furnaces shall not be installed in or
tion characteristics. Hangers and brackets shall be of non- attached to combustible material. [NFPA 54: 10.27.1.2]
combustible material. [NFPA 54: 10.26.1] (3) Vented wall furnaces connected to a Type B-\V gas vent
927.2 Clearance. Suspended-type unit heaters shall comply system 1isted for a single story shall be installed in single-
with the following requirements: story buildings or the top story of multistory buildings.
(1) A I isted unit heater shall be installed with clearances tl'om Vented wall furnaces connected to a Type B-W gas vent
combustible material of not less than 18 inches (457 mm) system listed for installation in multistory buildings shall
atthe sides, 12 inches (305 mm) at the bottom, and 6 inches be permitted to be installed in single-story or multistory
(152 mm) above the top where the unit heater has an inter- buildings. Type B-W gas vents shall be attached directly
nal draft hood, or 1 inch (25.4 mm) above the top of the to a solid header plate that serves as a firestop at that
sloping side of a vertical draft hood. A unit heater listed for point and shall be permitted to be an integral part of the
reduced clearances shall be installed in accordance with its vented wall furnace. The stud space in which the vented
listing and the manufacturer's installation instructions. wall furnace is installed shall be ventilated at the first

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ceiling level by installation of the ceiling plate spacers 929.0 Appliances for Installation in IVIanufactured Housing.
furnished with the gas vent. Firestop spacers shall be 929.1 General. Appliances installed in manufactured housing
installed at each subsequent ceiling or floor level pene- after the initial sale shall be listed for installation in manufac-
trated by the vent. (See Figure 928.1 for Type B- W gas tured housing, or approved, and shall be installed in accordance
vent installation) [NFPA 54: I 0.27.1.3] with the requirements of this code and the manufactl1rer's instal-
(4) Direct-vent wall furnaces shall be installed with the vent- lation instructions. Appliances installed in the living space of
air intake terminal in the outside atmosphere. The thick- manufactured housing shall be in accordance with the require-
ness of the walls on which the fumace is mounted shall be ments of Section 701.0. [NFPA54:10.30]
within the range of wall thickness marked on the fumace
and covered in the manufacturer's instructions. [NFPA
54: 10.27.1.4] 930.0 Small Ceramic Kilns.
(5) Panels, grilles, and access doors that are required to be 930.1 General. The provisions of this section apply to kilns
removed for normal servicing operations shall not be used for ceramics that have a maximum interior volume of
attached to the building. For additional intor111ation on the 20 cubic feet (0.57 m 3) and are used for hobby or noncom-
venting of wall furnaces, see Section 802.0 in this code. mercial purposes.
[NFPA 54:10.27.1.5]
930.2 Installation. Kilns shall be installed in accordance
with the manufacturer's installation instmctions and the pro-I
visions of this code.
930.3 Fuel-Gas Controls. Fuel-gas controls shall comply
with Section 305.0 and Section l311.1.4. Standing pilots shall
not be used with gas-fired kilns.
930.4 Electrical All electtieal equipment used as
pmi of, or in connection with, the installation of a kiln shall be
in aecordance with the requirements in the electrical code.
"Naii fire stop 930.5 Installations Inside In addition to other
spacer securely
requirements specified in this seetion, interior installations
shall comply with the requirements of Section 930.5.1 I
through Section 930.5.5. I
Ceiling plate
8· W gas vent stud 930.5.1 Kiln Clearances. The sides and tops ofkilns shall
nail securely at both be located not less than 18 inches (457 mm) tI"om a non-
I eombustible wall surface and 3 feet (914 m111) from a com-
bustible wall surface. Kilns shall be installed on noncom-
bustible flooring consisting of not less than 2 inehes (51
mm) of solid masonry or eoncrete extending not less than
'++t-+- Plate cut away for fuil width of
stud space to provide ventilation 12 inches (305 111m) beyond the base or supp0l1ing mem-
bers of the kiln.
Header plate of
vented wall furnace /11/I
(also acts as fire stop)
Exception: These clearanees shall be permitted to be
reduced, provided the kiln is installed in accordance with
Sheet metal screw its listing.
I base plate to header
Use manufacturer's
method of fastenjng
In no case shall the clearance on the gas or electri-
pipe to plate cal control side of a kiln be redueed to less than 30 inehes
For SI units: I inch = 25.4 !TIm
(762 mm).
930.5.2 Hoods. A canopy-type hood shall be installed
FIGURE 928.1
INSTALLATION OF TYPE B-W GAS VENTS FOR directly above each kiln. The face opening area of the hood
VENTED WALL FURNACES shall be equal to or greater than the top horizontal surfaee
[NFPA 54: FIGURE 10.27.1.3]
area of the kiln. The hood shall be eonstmcted of not less
than 0.024 of an inch (0.61 mm) (No. 24 U.S. gauge) gal-
928.2 Location. Wall furnaces shall be located so as not to
cause a hazard to walls, floors, curtains, furniture, or doors. vanized steel or equivalent and be supported at a height of
Wall furnaces installed between bathrooms and adjoining between] 2 inches (305 mm) and 30 inches (762 mm)
rooms shall not circulate air from bathrooms to other parts of above the kiln by noncombustible SUppOlis.
the building. [NFPA 54:10.27.2] Exception: Electric kilns installed with listed exhaust
928.3 Combustion and Circulating Air. Combustion and blowers shall be permitted to be used where marked as
circulating air shall be provided in accordance with Section being suitable for the kiln and installed in accordance with
701.0. [NFPA 54: 10.27.3] the manufacturer's installation instmctions. I

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930.5.3 Gravity Ventilation Ducts. Each hood shall be 933.0 Appliances for Installation in Manufactured ........... ".....
connected to a gravity ventilation duct extending in a ver- 933.1 General. Appliances installed in manufactured housing
tical direction to outside the building. This duct shall be of after the initial sale shall be listed for installation in manu-
the same constmction as the hood and shall have a mini- factured housing, or approved, and shall be installed in accor-
mum cross-sectional area of not less than one-fifteenth of dancc with the requirements of this code and the manufac-
the face opening area ofthe hood. The duct shall tenninate turer's installation instructions. Appliances installed in the
not less than 12 inches (305 mm) above a portion of a living space of manufactured housing shall be in accordance
building within 4 feet (1219 mm) and temlinate not less with the requirements of Section 701.0. [NFPA 54: 10.30]
than 4 feet (1219 mm) from an openab1e window or other
opening into the building or adjacent propeliy line. The 934.0 Fuel Cell Power Plants.
duct opening to the outside shall be shielded, without
934.1 General. Fuel cell power plants with a power output of
reduction of duct area, to prevent entrance of rain into the
less than 170607 British thel111al unit per hour (Btu/h) (49.9
duct. The duct shall be supported at each section by non-
k W) shall be listed and installed in accordance with the man-
combustible supports.
ufacturer's instructions. Fuel cell power plants with a power
930.5.4 Air. Provisions shall be made for air to output exceeding 170607 Btu/h (49.9 k\V) shall be installed
enter the room in which a kiln is installed at a rate not less in accordance with NFPA 853. [NFPA 54: 10.31 J
than the air being removed through the kiln hood.
930.5.5 Hood and Duct Clearances. A hood and duct 935.0 Evaporative '-' ... ~ Systems.
'l¥ .....

serving a fuel-burning kiln shall have a clearance from

935.1 General. Evaporative cooling systems, including air
combustible constmction of not less than 18 inches (457
ducts and fire dampers that are a portion of an evaporative
mm). This clearance shall be permitted to be reduced in cooling system, shall be in accordance with Section 935.2
accordance with Table 303.4. through Section 935.4.3. Evaporative cooling systems shall
930.6 Exterior Installations. Kilns shall bc installed with be provided with outside air as specified for cooling systems
minimum clearances as specified in Section 930.5.1. Wher- in Section 403.0.
cver a kiln is located under a roofed area and is partially 935.2 Location. Evaporative cooling systems shall be installed
enclosed by more than two vertical wall surfaces, a hood and so as to minimize the probability of damage from an extemal
gravity ventilation duct shall be installed in accordance with source.
Section 930.5.2, Section 930.5.3, and Section 930.5.5. 935.3 Access. and Repair. Evaporative coolers
shall be accessible for inspection, service, and replacement
931.0 Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) Vehicular Fuel Sys- without removing permanent construction.
tems. 935.4 Installation. An evaporative cooler supported by the
931.1 General. The installation of compressed natural gas building structure shall be installed on a level base and shall
(eNG) fueling (dispensing) systems shall comply with NFPA be secured directly or indirectly to the building structure, to
prevent displacement of the coole!:
52. [NFPA 54: 10.29J
935.4.1 Modifications to the Structure.
Modifications made to the supporting framework of build-
932.0 Outdoor Open Flame Decorative Apipliam:es. as a result of the installation shall be in accordance
932.1 GeneraL Pennanently fixed in outdoor open flame with the requirements of the building code. Openings in
decorative appliances shall be installed in accordance with Sec- exterior walls shall be t1ashed in an approved manner in
I tion 932.1.1 through Section 932.1.3. [NFPA 54: 10.32J accordance with the requirements of the building code.
932.1.1 Listed Units. Listed outdoor open fiame decOl'a- 935.4.2 On the Ground. An evaporative cooler supported
tive appl iances shall be installed in accordance with the directly by the ground shall be isolated from the ground by
manufacturer's installation instructions. [NFPA 54: I 0.32,1] a level concrete slab extending not less than 3 inches
111m) above the adjoining ground level.
932.1.2 Unlisted Units. Unlisted outdoor open flame dec-
orative appliances shaH be installed outdoors in accordance 935.4.3 On a Platform. An evaporative cooler sllppOIied
with the manufacturer's installation instructions and with on an aboveground platfom1 shall be elevated not less than
clearances to combustible material of not less than 36 6 inches (152 mm) above adjoining ground level.
inches (914 mm) from the sides. In no case shall the appli-
ance be located under overhead combustible constmction.
[NFPA 54: 10.32.2J
932.1.3 Connection to the Piping System. The connec-
tion to the gas piping system shall comply with Section
1312.1 (l), Section 1312.1 (2), Section 1312.1 (3), or Sec-
tion 1312.1(4). [NFPA 54:1O.32.3J

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CHAPTER 10 - STEAM AND HOT WATER BOILERS
(Matrix Adoption Tables are non-regulatory, intended only as an aid to the user. See Chapter 1 for state agency authority and building application.)

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Adopting Agency
DPH AGRf_ .. _..... J •. S. . L ISLe
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I Adopt Entire Chapter x

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Adopt Entire Chapter as amended

(amended sections listed below)

Adopt only those sections that are

listed below

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1001.0 General. 1002.3 Electric Boilers. Electric boilers shall be listed and I
1001.1 Applicability. The requirements of this chapter shall labeled in accordance with UL 834. I
apply to the construction, installation, operation, repair, and
alteration of all boilers and pressure vessels. 1003.0 Workmanship.
Exceptions: 1003.1 General. Equipment, appurtenances, devices, and
(1) Listed and approved potable water heaters with a piping shall be installed in a workmanlike manner in accor-
nominal capacity not exceeding 120 gallons (454 L) and dance with the provisions and intent of this chapter.
having a heat input not exceeding 200 000 British
thermal units per hour (Btu/h) (58.6 kW) used for hot
1004.0 Detailed Requirements.
water supply at a pressure not exceeding 160 pounds-
force per square inch (psi) (1103 kPa) and at tempera- 1004.1 Safety Requirements. The constmction of boilers and
tures not exceeding 210°F (99°C), as regulated by the pressure vessels and the installation thereof shall be in accor-
plumbing code. dance with minimum requirements for safety from structural
(2) Pressure vessels lIsed for unheated water supply, and mechanical failure and excessive pressures, as established
including those containing air that serves as a cushion by the Authority Having Jurisdiction in accordance with
and is compressed by the introduction of water and tanks nationally recognized standards.
connected to sprinkler systems. 1004.2 Controls. Required electrical, mechanical, safety, and
(3) Portable unfired pressure vessels and Interstate Commerce operating controls shall carry approval of an approved testing
Commission (Le.e.) containers. agency or be accepted by the Authority Having Jurisdiction.
(4) Containers for liquefied petroleum gases, bulk oxygen, Electrical controls shall be of such design and constmction
and medical gas that are regulated by the fire code. as to be suitable for installation in thc environment in which
they are located.
(5) Unfired pressure vessels in Groups B, F, H, M, R, S, and
U Occupancies having a volume not exceeding 5 cubic 1004.3 Gauges. A steam boilers shall be provided with a pres-
feet (0.14 mJ) and operating at pressures not exceeding sure gauge and a water level glass. A water boilers shall be
250 psi (1724 kPa). provided with a pressure gauge and a temperature indicator.
(6) Pressure vessels used in refrigeration systems that are 1004.4 Stack Dampers. Stack dampers on boilers fired with
regulated by Chapter 11 of this code. oil or solid fuel shall not close off more than 80 percent of
(7) Pressure tanks used in conjunction with coaxial cables, the stack area where closed, except on automatic boilers with
telephone cables, power cables, and other similar humidity prepurge, automatic draft control, and interlock. Operative
control systems. dampers shall not be placed within a stack, flue, or vent of a
gas-fired boiler, except on an automatic boiler with prepurge,
(8) A boiler or pressure vessel subject to regular inspection automatic draft control, and interlock.
by federal inspectors or licensed by federal authorities.
1004.5 Welding. Welding on pressure vessels shall be done
(9) Boilers within the scope of NFPA 85, including associ-
by certified welders in accordance with nationally recognized
ated fuel systems shall be designed and installed in accor-
standards.
dance with NFPA 85.

1002.0 Standards. 1005.0 Expansion Tanks.

1002.1 General. Boilers shall be constructed and designed in 1005.1 General. A hot-water-heating systems shall be
accordance with ASME CSD-l and one of the following stan- provided with an air expansion tank securely fastened to the
dards: structure. Supports shall be approved to carry twice the I
weight of the tank filled with water without placing a strain
(1) AS ME Boiler & Pressure \essel Code, (BPVC) Section I on connecting piping.
(2) ASME BPVC Section IV A hot-water-heating systems incorporating hot water
(3) NFPA85 tanks or fluid relief columns shall be installed as to prevent
1002.2 Oil-Burning Boilers. Oil-burning boilers shall freezing under normal operating conditions.
comply with Section 1002.2.] and Section 1002.2.2. 1005.2 Systems with Open Expansion Tanks. Systems
1002.2.1 Listing & Labeling. Oil-burning boilers shall equipped with an open expansion tank to satisfy thennal water
be listed and labeled in accordance with UL 726. expansion shall be provided with an indoor overtlow from the
1002.2.2 Installation. Tanks, piping, and valves for oil- upper portion of the expansion tank in addition to an open
burning boilers shall be installed in accordance with vent. The indoor overflow shall be canied within the building
NFPA31. to a plumbing fixture or to the basement.

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1005.3 Closed-Type Systems. Systems of the closed type shall TABLE 1005.4(2)
have an ailiight tank or other air cushion that will be consis- EXPANSION TANK CAPACITIES FOR FORCED
tent with the volume and capacity ofthe system, and shall be HOT WATER SYSTEMS1
designed for a hydrostatic test pressure of two and one-half SYSTEM VOlUME 2 TANK CAPACITY
times the allowable working pressure of the system. Expan- (gallons) (gallons)
sion tanks for systems designed to operate at or above 30
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JOO 15
pounds-force per square inch gauge (psig) (207 kPa) shall be
constructed in accordance with nationally recognized stan-
dards approved by the Authority Having Jurisdiction. Provi-
sions shall be made for draining the tank without emptying
the system, except for pressurized tanks.
1005.4 Minimum Capacity of Closed-Type Tank. The
minimum capacity of the closed-type expansion tank shall be
permitted to be determined from Table 1005.4(1) and Table For Sf units: I gallon 3.785 L
Notes:
1005.4(2) or from the following formula:
I Based 011 an average operating water temperature of 195°F (91°C), a fill
pressure of 12 psig (83 kPa), and an operating pressure of not more than
Vt = (O.0004Jt - 0.0466) Vs 30 psig (207 kPa).
Includes volume of water in boiler, radiation, and piping, not including
Pa Pa
expansion tank.
Pf Po
\.\There:
1006.0 Safety or ReUefValve Discharge.
Vt Minimum volume of expansion tank, gallons
1006.1 General. The discharge from relief valves shall be
Vs Volume of system, not including expansion tank, piped to within 18 inches (457 mm) of the floor or to an open
gallons receptacle, and where the operating temperature is in excess
t Average operating temperature, OF of 212°F (lOO°C), shall be equipped with a splash shield or
Pa Atmospheric pressure, feet H 20 absolute centrifugal separator. Where the discharge fl"om safety valves
PI Fill pressure, feet H 20 absolute would result in a hazardous discharge of steam inside the
Po Maximum operating pressure, feet H20 absolute boiler room, such discharge shall be extended outside the
boiler room. No valve shall be placed between the safety or I
TABLE 1005.4(1)
relief valve and the boiler, nor on the discharge pipe between
EXPANSION TANK CAPACITIES FOR GRAVITY the safety valve and the atmosphere. Discharges from relief
HOT WATER SYSTEMS 1 valves on industrial boilers shall be discharged to an approved
INSTALLED EXPANSION DIRECT
location.
TANK CAPACITY
RADIATION 2
(gallons)
(square feet)
1007.0 Shutoff Valves.
Up to 350 18
Up to 450 2] 1007.1 General. An approved manual shutoff valve shall be
installed upstream of all control devices on the main burner
Up to 650 24
of a gas-fired boiler. The takeoff point for the gas supply to
Up to 900 30 the pilot shall be upstream of the gas shutoff valve of the main
Up to 1100 35 burner and shall be valved separately. A union or other
Up to 1400 40 approved means of disconnect shall be provided immediately
Up to 1600 2 to 30 downstream of these shutoff valves.
Up to 1800 2 to 30 j
Up to 2000 2 to 35 i 1008.0 Gas-Pressure Regulators.
Up to 2400 2 to 40 1008.1 General. An approved gas-pressure regulator shall be
installed on gas-tired boilers where the gas supply pressure is
For SI units: I gallon = 3.785 L, I square foot 0.0929 m 2
exceeding that at which the main burner is designed to
Notes: operate. A separate approved gas-pressure regulator shall be
1 Based on a two-pipe system with an average operating water temperature installed to regulate the gas pressure to the pilot or pilots.
of 170 0 p (77°e). using cast-iron column radiation with a heat emission
rate of 150 British thermal units per square foot hour [Btui(ft2oh)] (473
1009.0 Low-Water Cutoff.
Wim 1) equivalent direct radiation.
1009.1 General. Hot-water-heating boilers, other than manu-
For systems that exceed 2400 square feet (222.9 of installed equiva-
ally fired, shall be equipped with a low-water cutoff, except
lent direct water radiation, the required capacity of the cushion tank shall
that a coil-type boiler or a water-tube boiler that requires
be increased on the basis of I gallon (4 L) tank capacity per 33 square teet
forced circulation to prevent overheating of the coils or tubes
(3.1 of additional equivalent direct radiation.
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in lieu of the low-water cutoff. The required low-water cutoff square feet (92.9 m 2) or input in excess of 5 000 000 Btu/h
or flow switch, as applicable, shall be mounted so as to (1465 kW) shall have a clearance of not less than 7 feet (2134
prevent damage to the boiler and to permit testing of the fuel- mm) from the top of the boiler to the ceiling.
supply cutotlwithout draining the heating system, except that 1012.3 Stearn-Heating Boilers, Hot Water Boilers, and
such boilers used in Group R Occupancies of less than six Power Boilers. Steam-heating boilers and hot-water-heating
dwelling units and Group U Occupancies need not be boilers that exceed one of the following limits:
equipped with the low-water cutoff or flow switch.
(1) 5 000 000 Btu/h input (1465 k W)
(2) 5000 pounds steam per hour (0.6299 kg/s) capacity
1010.0 Combustion Regulators - Valves.
(3) 1000 square foot (92.9 m 2) heating surface
1010.1 General. The following requirements shall be retroac-
Power boilers that do not exceed one of the following
tive:
limits:
(1) Hot-water-heating boilers, other than manually fired, shall
(1) 5 000 000 BtuJh input (1465 kW)
be equipped with two temperature combustion regulators
in series. Steam-heating boilers, other than manually (2) 5000 pounds steam per hour (0.6299 kg/s) capacity
fired, shall be equipped with a pressure combustion regu- (3) 1000 square foot (92.9 m2) heating surface
lator and a low-water eutoff. (See Section 1009.0.) Boilers with manholes on top of the boiler, except those
(2) Boilers and pressure vessels shall be provided with the described in Section 10 L2.2 and Section 1012.4, shall have a I
required number, and capacity of safety or relief clearance of not less than 3 feet (914 mm) from the top of the
valves to ensure positive relief of overpressure in accor- boiler to the ceiling.
dance with nationally recognized standards, as appli- 1012.4 Package Boilers, Steam-Heating Boilers, and Hot-
cable. Valves so employed shall be constructed, sealed, Water-Heating Boilers. boilers, steam-heating
and installed in accordance with nationally recognized boilers, and hot-water-heating boilers with no manhole on top
standards, as applicable. of the shell and not exceeding one of the above limits shall
have a clearance of not less than 2 feet (610 mm) from the
1011.0 Automatic Boilers. ceiling.
1011.1 General. Automatic boilers shall be equipped with
controls and limit devices in accordance with Table 1011.1. 1013.0 Boiler Rooms and Enclosures.
Automatic boilers shall be equipped with the following gauges, 1013.1 General. Boiler rooms and enclosures and access
as applicable: thereto shall be in accordance with Section 904.0 of this code
(I) Oil temperature and the building code.
(2) Oil suction pressure
(3) High and low gas pressure 1014.0 Mounting.
(4) Stack temperature 1014.1 General. Equipment shall be set or mounted on a level
(5) \Villdbox pressure base capable of supporting and distributing the weight
Except as otherwise specified, gas-fired boilers exceeding contained thereoll.
400 000 Btu/h (117 k W) input shall comply with nationally Boilers, tanks, and equipment shall be securely anchored
recognized standards approved by the Authority Having Juris- to the structure.
diction. Equipment requiring vibration isolation shall be installed
The Authority Having Jurisdiction shall have the as designed by a registered engineer and approved by the
authority to approve solid-fuel-fired boilers that comply with Authority Having Jurisdiction.
the safety requirements for automatic gas- or oil-fired boilers.
1015.0 Floors.
1012.0 Clearance for Access. 1015.1 General. Boilers shall be mounted on floors of
1012.1 General. \Vhere boilers arc installed or replaced, noncombustible construction unless listed for mounting on
clearance shall be provided to allow access for inspection, combustible flooring.
maintenance, and repair. Passageways around all sides of
boilers shall have an unobstructed width of not less than 18
J 016.0 Chimneys or Vents.
inches mm). Clearance for repair and cleaning shall be
permitted to be provided through a door or access panel into 1016.1 General. Boilers shall be connected to a chimney or
another area, provided the opening is of sufficient size. vent, as provided for other fuel-burning equipment in Chapter
8 of this code.
Exception: Subject to the approval of the Authority Having
Jurisdiction, boilers shall be permitted to be installed with a
side clearance ofless than 18 inches (457 mm), provided that 1017.0 Drainage.
the lesser clearance does not inhibit inspection, maintenance, 1017.1 General. For heating or hot-water-supply boiler appli-
or repair. cations, the boiler room shall be equipped with a floor drain or
1012.2 Power Boilers. Power boilers having a steam-gener- other approved means for disposing of the accumulation ofl
ating capacity in excess of 5000 pounds per hour (lb/h) liquid wastes incident to cleaning, recharging, and routine
(0.6299 kg/s) or having a heating surface in excess of 1000 maintenance. No steam pipe shall be directly connected to a

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part of a plumbing or drainage system, nor shall a water 1022.0 Operating Permit.
having a temperature above 140°F (60°C) be discharged under 1022.1 General. It shall be unlawful to operate a boiler or
pressure directly into a part of a drainage system. Pipes from pressure vessel without first obtaining a valid operating
boilers shall discharge by means of indirect waste piping, as permit to do so from the Authority Having Jurisdiction. Such
determined by the Authority Having Jurisdiction or the boiler permit shall be displayed in a conspicuous place adjacent to
I manufacturer's instmctions. the boiler or vessel. The operating permit shall not be issued
until the equipment has been inspected and approved by the
1018.0 Boilers, Stokers, and Steam Generators. Authority Having Jurisdiction.
1018.1 General. The design, installation, and operation of Exception: The operation of steam-heating boilers, low-pres-
burner boilers, multiple burner boilers, stokers, and sure hot-water-heating boilers, hot water supply boilers, and
atmospheric fluidized-bed boilers with not less than a fuel pressure vessels in Group R Occupancies of lcss than six
input rating of 12.5 E+09 Btu/h (3663 MW) to pulverized fuel dwelling units and in Group U Occupancies.
systems, fired or unfired steam generators used to recover
heat from combustion turbines and to other combustion
1023.0 Maintenance Inspection.
turbine exhaust systems shall be in accordance with NFPA85.
That portion of the oil-burning system supp1ied on boilers and 1023.1 General. The Authority Having Jurisdiction shall
covered within the scope of NFPA 85 shall be installed in inspect boilers and pressure vessels operated under permit in
accordance with NFPA 85. accordance with ASHRAEI ACCA 180 at such intervals as I
deemed necessary, but not less frequently than noted below.

1019.0 Air for Combustion and VenWation. 1023.2 Power and Miniature BoBers. Power boilers and
miniature boilers shall be inspected externally annually.
1019.1 General. Air for combustion and ventilation shall be Where construction and operating conditions penn it, they
provided in accordance with Chapter 7 of this code. shall be subject to inspection intemally annually.
1023.3 Steam- and Water-Heating Boilers. Steam-heating
1020.0 Operating Adjustments and Instructions. boilers and hot-water-heating boilers shall be inspected exter-
1020.1 General. Hot water boiler installations, upon comple- nally annually. Where constmction and operating conditions
tion, shall have controls set, adjusted, and tested by the permit, they shall also be subject to inspection internally
installing contractor. A complete control diagram of a penna- annually.
nent legible type, together with complete boiler operating
1023.4 Automatic Steam-Heating Boilers. Automatic
instructions, shall be fU1llished by the installer for each instal-
steam-heating boilers shall be inspected externally biennially.
lation.
Where constmction and operating conditions permit, they
shall be subject to inspection internally biennially.
1021.0 Inspections and Tests.
1023.5 Unfired Pressure Vessels. Unfired pressure vessels
1021.1 General. An installation for which a perm]t IS shall be inspected externally biennially. Where subject to
required shall not be put into service until it has been
con-osion and construction permits, they shall be subject to
inspected and approved by the Authority Having Jurisdiction.
inspection intemally biennially.
It shall be the duty of the owner or his authorized repre-
sentative to notify the Authority Having Jurisdiction that the Inspection of boilers and pressure vessels covered by
installation is ready for inspection and test. It also shall be the insurance shall be pennitted to be made by employees of the
duty of the owner or his authorized representative to post in insuring company holding commissions from the National
a conspicuous position on the installation a notice in substan- Board of Boiler and Pressure Vessel Inspectors, subject to
tially the following form: "Waming! This installation has not approval of the Authority Having Jurisdiction. Approved
been inspected and approved by the Authority Having Juris- insuring company inspectors shall make reports on prescribed
diction and shall not be covered or concealed until so forms on inspections authorized by the Authority Having
inspected and approved, and it shall be unlawful for anyone Jurisdiction. The reports shall be filed in the Authority Having
other than the Authority Having Jurisdiction to remove such Jurisdiction office. Company inspectors shall notify the
notice. The Authority Having Jurisdiction shall require such Authority Having Jurisdiction of suspension of insurance
tests as it deems necessary to determine that the installation
because of dangerous conditions, new insurance in effect, and
is in accordance with the provision of this section. Such tests
discontinuance of insurance coverage.
shall be made by the owner or his authorized rcpresentative
in the presence of the Authority Having Jurisdiction.
Exception: On installations designed and supervised by a 1024.0 Operation and Maintenance of Boilers and Pres-
registered professional engineer, the Authority Juris- sure Vessels.
diction shall have the authority to pem1it inspection and 1024.1 General. Boilers and pressure vessels shall be oper-
testing by such engineer. ated and maintained in accordance with requirements for
Where the owner or his authorized representative protection of the public estab Ii shed by the Authority Having
requests inspection of a boiler prior to its installation, the Jurisdiction in accordance with nationally recognized stan-
Authority Having Jurisdiction shall make such inspection. dards.

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The Authority Having Jurisdiction shall notify the owner

lor authorized representative of defects or deficiencies and
properly corrected. Where such cOlTections are not made, or
where the operation of the boiler or pressure vessel is deemed
unsafe by the Authority Having Jurisdiction, they shall have
the authority to revoke the pennit to operate the boiler or pres-
sure vessel. Where the operation of a boiler or pressure vessel
is deemed by the Authority Having Jurisdiction to constitute
an immediate danger, the pressure on such boiler or pressure
vessel shall be permitted to be relieved at the owner's cost and
the boiler or pressure vessel shall not thereafter be operated
without approval of the Authority Having Jurisdiction.

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en CONTROLS AND LIMIT DEVICES FOR AUTOMATIC BOILERS rT1
»
s
SAFETY CONTROL TIMING I »
MAXIMUM TIME IN SECONDS) I ~
- - .... -r-- HOT WATER STEAM I :r:
TRIAL FOR MAIN I TEMPERA- PRESSURE ' CONTROL I 0
FUEL INPUT BURNER FRAME ! MAIN ASSURED ASSURED TURE AND AND LOW I AND LIMIT I -I
RANGEl DIRECT BURNER FUEL AIR LOW FIRE PRE- LOW WATER WATER I APPROVED i DEVICE I ~
BOILER (INCLUSIVE), TYPE OF TRIAL FOR ELECTRIC FLAME FLAME SUPPLY SUPPLY START UP PURGING LIMIT LIMIT i FUEL I SYSTEM I rri
GROUP PILOT2 PILOT IGNITION PILOT FAILURE 3 CONTROL4 CONTROLs CONTROL6 CONTROL? CONTROLS8 CO~:r~()LS~LSHUTO~.F10 I DES!~~ :IJ
j III
Not Not Not Not . Not 0
A Gas 0-400 noo Anv tvoe 90 Required 90 90 Required Required Required Required Required Required j Required ~
:IJ
400001 _ 'UW'H'YWU (f)
or
B Gas 2500000 Tntennittent 15 15 15 2-4

2500001
C Gas 5 000 000 Intermittent I 15 15 15 2-4

o Gas 15 15 2-4

E Oil 90 90
400001 -
F Oil 1 000 000 30 30 2-4
1 000001 -
G Oil 3 000000 15 2-4
Over
H Oil 3000000 15 15
Not

and/or or more Per NFPA

I'.) Coal 85 85 85 85 85 85 85 Power Power
~ Boiler Boiler
w
o Code, Code,
~ Section 1 Section 1
:;; and and
gz NFPA 85 : NFPA 85

~ M Heat Any None Per Per Per Per Per Per Per Per Per PCI' Pcr Pcr
m NFPA NFPA NFPA NFPA NFPA NFPA NFPA NFPA ASME ASME NFPA NFPA
~ 85 85 85 85 85 85 85 85 Boiler & Boiler & 85 85
~ Pressure Pressure
~ Code & Code &
.. NFPA 85 NFPA 85
o
gm For SI
 STEAM AND HOT WATER BOILERS

FOOTNOTES FOR TABLE 1011.1 (continued)

Fuel input shall be determined by one of the following:
(I) The burner input shall not exceed the input shown on the burner nameplate or as otherwise identified by the manufacturer.
(2) The norninal boiler rating. as determined by the building official, plus 25 percent.

Automatic boilers shall have one tlame failure device on each burner, which shall prove the presence of an ignition source at the point where it will ignite
the main burner, except that boiler groups A, B, E, F. and G. which are equipped v"ith direct electric ignition, shall monitor the l11ain burner, and boiler groups
using interrupted pilots shalll11onltor the main bumer after the prescribed limited trial and ignition periods. Boiler group equipped with continuous pilot,
shall accol11plish 100 percent shutoff within 90 seconds upon pilot t1ame failure. The use of intermittent pilots in boiler group is limited to approved burner
units.
3 1n boiler groups B, C, and D a 90 second main burner tlame failure limit shall be permitted to be applied where continuous pilots are provided on manufac-
turer assembled boiler-burner units that havc been approved by an approved testing agency in accordanee with nationally recognized standards approved by
the building official. Boiler groups F and G equipped to re-energize their ignition systems within 0.8 second after main burner tlame failure will be permitted
30 seconds for group For 15 seconds for group G to re-establish their main burner f1ames.
Boiler groups C and D shall have controls interlocked to <lccomplish a nonrecycJing fLlel shutotf upon high or 100v pressure. and boiler groups F. G, and
H using steam or air for fuel atomization shall have controls interlocked to accomplish a nonrecycling fuel shutoff upon lmv atomizing steam or air pressure.
Boiler groups F, G. and H equipped with a preheated oil system shall have controls interlocked to provide fuel shutoff LIpan low oil tcmperature.
Automatic boilers shall have controls interlocked to shut off the fuel supply in the evcnt of draft fai lure where forced or induced draft fans arc used or, in the
event of low combustion airflow, where a power bumer is used. Where a single motor directly driving both the fan and the oil pump is used. a separate
control is not re(juired.
Boiler groups C. D, and H, where firing in excess of 400000 Btu!h (117 kW) per eombustion chamber, shall be provided with low fire start of its main burner
system to permit smooth light-off. This will normally be a of one-third of its maximum tiring rate.
7 Boiler groups C, D, and H shall not permit pilot or main burner trial for ignition operation betore a purging operation of sufficient duration to permit not less
than four complete air changes through the furnacc. induding combustion chamber and the boiler passcs. Where this is not readily determinable. fivc complete
air changes of the furnace, including combustion chamber up to the first pass, will be considered equivalent. An atmospheric gas burner with no mechanical
means of creating air movement or an oil burner that obtains t\vo-thirds or more of the air required for combustion without mcchanicalmeans of creating air
movement shall not require purge by means of four air changes, so long its secondary air openings are not provided with means of closing. Where such
bumers have means of closing secondary air openings, a time delay shall be provided that puts these closurcs in a normally open position for four minutes
before an attempt for ignition. An installation with trapped combustion chamber shall, in every case, be provided with a mechanicall11eans of creating air
movement for purging.
g An automatic hot-water-heating boiler, low-pressure hot-water-heating boiler, and power hot water boiler shall be equipped with two high-temperature limit
controls with a manual reset on the control, with the higher setting interlocked to shut off the main fuel supply, except that manual reset on the high-temper-
ature lilllit control shall not be required on an automatic package boiler not exceeding 400 000 Btu/h (117 kW) input and that has becn approvcd by an
approved testing agency. An automatic hot-water heating, power boiler, and package hot-\vater supply boiler shall be equipped with one 10w-wllter level
limit control with a manual reset interlockcd to shut otT the fuel supply, so installed as to prevent damage to the boiler and to permit testing of the control
without draining the heating system, except on boi lers used in Group R Occupancies of less than six units and in Group U Occupancies and further. except
that the low-water level limit control is not required on package hot-water supply boilers approved by a nationally recognized testing agency. However, a low-
water flow limit control installed in the eircuinting water line shall be permitted to be used instead of the low-water level limit control for the same purpose
on coil-type boilers.
C) An automatic low-pressure steam-heating boiler, small power boiler, and power steam boiler shall be equipped with two high-steam pressure limit controls
interlocked to shut off the fuel supply to the main burner with manual reset on thc controL with the higher setting and two low-water-Ievel limit controls, one
or which shall be provided with manual reset device and independent of the feed water controllel: Coil-type flash steam boilers shall be permitted to use
two high-temperature limit controls. one of which shall be manually reset in the hot water coil section of the boiler instead of the low-water level limit control.
10 Boiler groups D, and H shall use an approved automatic reset safety shutoff valve for the main burner fuel slluto/I which shall be interlocked to the
programming control devices required. On oil burners where the safety shutoff valve will be subjected to prcssures in excess of 10 psi (69 kPa) whcre the
bU111er is notl~ring, a second safety shutoff valve shall be provided in series with the first. Boiler groups C and D lIsing gas in excess of I psi (7 kPa) pres-
sure or having a trapped combustion chamber or employing horizontal fire tubcs shall be equipped with two approved safety shutoff vulves, one of which
shall be an automatic reset type, one of which shall be permitted to be used an operating control. and both of which shall be interlocked to the limit-control
devices required. Boiler groups C and Dusing g<lS in excess of I psi (7 kPa) pressure shall be provided with a pernutllent and ready means for making peri-
odic tightness checks of the main fuel safety shutoffvalves.
II Control and limit device systems shall be grounded with operating voltage not to exceed 150 volts, except that, upon approval by the bui Iding ot1iciaL existing
control equipment to be reused in an altered boiler control system shall be pcnnitted to use 220 volts single phase with one side grounded, provided sllch voltage
is lIsed for all controls. Control and limit devices shall intermpt the ungrounded side of the circuit. A readily accessible means of manually disconnecting the
control circuit shall be provided \vith controls so arranged that where thcy are de-energized. the burner shall be inoperative.

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 CALIFORNIA MECHANICAL CODE - MATRIX ADOPTION TABLE
CHAPTER 11 - REFRIGERATION
(Matrix Adoption Tables are non-regulatory, intended only as an aid to the user. See Chapter 1 for state agency authority and building application.)

HCD
Adopting Agency BSC
1-AC AC SS

Entire Chapter x X X
Adopt Entire Chapter as amended
(amended sections listed below)

Adopt only those sections that are

: listed below
Chapter/Section
112l.3 x
1121.4
Table 11 05.1

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1101.0 General. 11 OS.2 Volume of Occupied Space. The quantity of refrig-

1101.1 Applicability. Part I of this chapter covers refrigera- erant in a single, independent circuit of a high-probability
tion systems. Refrigeration systems, equipment, and devices, system shall not exceed the amounts shown in Table 1102.2
including the replacement of parts, alterations, and substitu- based on the volume of the occupied space. The volume of the
tion of a different refrigerant, shall comply with the require- smallest, enclosed, occupied space shall be used to determine
ments of this chapter and other applicable provisions of this the permissible quantity of refrigerant in a system that is
code. located in serves, or passes through such space. In accordance
to this section, occupied space shall include those rooms that
Occupied spaces within refrigerated areas shall be in
are occupied occasionally for short periods of time such as
accordance with this chapter and the applicable portions of
rooms, equipment rooms other than refrigeration
the building code.
machinery rooms, or a room which is capable of being
Part II covers cooling towers. entered with a door that is capable of being closed after entry.
Exceptions:
Part I Refrigeration Systems.
(1) \Vhere the airflow to an enclosed space served by a
p011ion of an air-duct system cannot be shut off or reduced
11 02.0 Refrigeration Systems. below one-quarter of its maximum, the cubical contents of
1t 02.1 General. Except as modified by this code, refrigera- the entire space served by that portion of the ai r-duct system
tion systems shall comply with ASHRAE 15. In addition, shall be used to determine the permissible quantity of
ammonia refrigeration shall comply with IIAR 2. erant in the system.
1102.2 Refrigerants. The refrigerant used shall be of a type (2) Refrigerated process or storage areas that comply with
listed in Table 1102.2 or as classitied under Section 1103.0 the requirements of Section 1105.3.
as approved.
110S.3 Refrigerated Process and Storage Areas. Refrig-
Exception: Lithium bromide absorption systems using water erant quantities in evaporators and piping within rooms or
as the refrigerant. spaces used exclusively for processing or storage of materials
under refrigerated conditions shall not be limited, provided
11 03.0 Refrigerant Classification. that exiting is provided in accordance with the building code
11 03.1 General. Refrigerants shall be classified in accor- and in accordance with Section 1105.3.1 through Section I
dance with the referenced standard for refrigerant designa- ] 105.3.3. I
tion and safety classification in Chapter 17. nOS.3.1 Refrigerant Room. The refrigerated room or
space is equipped with a refrigerant vapor detection and
1104.0 Classification of Refrigeration Systems. alann system that is in accordance with Section 1121.0.
1104.1 General. Refrigeration systems shall be classified 1105.3.2 Sealed. The refrigerated ro0111 or space is sealed
according to the degree of probability that a leakage of refrig- from other portions of the building vapor-tight
erant could enter a normally occupied area. construction and tight-fitting, gasketed doors.
11 04.2 High-Probability System. Systems in which the basic Exception: Adjoining refrigerated rooms.
design, or the location of components, is such that a leakage 110S.3.3 Lower Flammability Limit. Whcre the quan-
of refrigerant from a failed connection, seal, or component is tity of a Group A3 or 83 refrigerant, other than
capable of entering the occupied space described in Section ammonia, in an independent circuit will exceed 25
1105.2. percent of thc lower flammability limit wherc released
1104.3 Low-.Probability System. Systems that cannot be to the sUlTOlmding room, the following shall be provided: I
considered as high-probability systems are classified as low- (1) Electrical equipment shall comply with the require-
probability systems. This class includes systems whose joints ments of the electrical code for Class I, Division 2.
and connections in the refrigerant circuit are isolated from the (2) The refrigerant vapor detection system required by
occupied space described in Section 1105.2. Section 1105.3.1 shall automatically de-energize
electrical power within the space at vapor concen-
1105.0 Requirements for Refrigerant and Refrigeration trations at or above 25 percent of the lower flam-
System Use. mability limit.
1105.1 System Selection. Refrigeration systems shall be 1105.4 Refrigerant Purity. New and reclaimed refrigerants
limited in application in accordance with Table 11 05.1, and are allowed to be used in refrigeration in accordance
the requirements of this section. with this section. Where requested, the installer shall furnish

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a declaration identifying the refrigerant by standard "R" shall be permitted to be provided access by an unob-
designation and stating that it shall be in accordance with the structed space not less than 30 inches (762 mm) in depth,
requirements of Section 1105.4.1 or Section 1] 05.4.2. width, and height. Where an access opening is immedi-
Exception: The refrigerant used shall be in accordance with ately adjacent to these items and the equipment is capable
the purity specifications set by the manufacturer of the equip- of being serviced, repaired, and replaced from this
ment in which it is used where that specification is different opening, the dimensions shall be permitted to be reduced
from Section 11 05.4.1 or Section 1105.4.2. to 22 inches (559 mm) by 30 inches (762 mm) provided
the largest piece of equipment is removed through the
1105.4.1 New and Reclaimed Refrigerants. The purity
opening.
of new and reclaimed refrigerants shall comply with
AHRI 700 or other approved standards. (3) Cooling equipment, using Group A 1 refrigerants or brine,
located in an attic or furred space shall be pennitted to be
1105.4.2 Recovered Refrigerants. Reuse of recovered
provided an access by a minimum opening and
refrigerant that shows no of contamination is
passageway thereto of not less than 22 inches (559 mm)
allowed, provided that it has been filtered and dried with
a listed or approved recovery machine, in equipment by 30 inches (762 mm).
belonging to the same owner as the equipment from (4) Cooling or refrigeration equipment, using Group A 1 or
which it was removed. Recovered refrigerants shall not B 1 refrigerants or brine, located on a roof or on an exte-
be used in a different owner's equipment unless the rior wall of a building, shall be pennitted to be provided
refrigerant has been analyzed and found to be in accor- access as for furnaces in Section 304.2 of this code.
dance with the purity requirements of Section l105.4.1. n06.4 Illumination and Service Receptacles. In addition
to the requirements of Section 310.0, permanent lighting
1106.0 General Requirements. fixtures shall be installed for equipment required by this code
to be accessible or readily accessible. Such fixtures shall
1106.1 Human Comfort. Cooling systems used for human
provide illumination to perform the required tasks for which I
comfort shall be in accordance with the return-air and outside-
access is provided. Control of the illumination source shall
air provisions for furnaces in Section 904.7 and Section 904.8
be provided at the access entrance.
of this code. Cooling equipment used for human comfort in
dwelling units shall be selected to satisfy the calculated loads Exceptions:
determined in accordance with the reference standards in (1) Lighting fixtures shall be pennitted to be omitted where
Chapter 17 or other approved methods. the fixed lighting of the building will provide the
1106.2 Supports and Anchorage. Supports and anchorage required illumination.
for refrigeration equipment and piping shall be designed in (2) Equipment located on the roof or on the exterior walls
accordance with the building code as Occupancy Category H of a building.
I (hazardous facilities). Supports shall be made of noncom- n06.5 Protection from Nlechanical Damage. Refrigeration
I bustible materials. systems and portions thereof shall not be located in an
Exceptions: elevator shaft, dumbwaiter shaft, or a shaft having moving
(1) Equipment containing Group Al refrigerants shall be objects therein, nor in a location where they will be subject to
permitted to be supported by the same materials mechanical damage.
permitted for the building type.
1106.6 Electrical. Electrically energized components of
(2) The use of approved vibration isolators specifically refrigeration systems shall comply with the electrical code.
designed for the normal, wind, and seismic loads encoun-
1106.7 Ventilation of Rooms Containing Condensing
tered, sha11 be permitted.
Units. Rooms or spaces other than a refrigeration machinery
A compressor or portion of a condensing unit supported rooms shall be in accordance with the rcquirements of this
from the ground shall rest on a concrete or other approved chapter in which a refrigerant-containing portion of a
base extending not less than 3 inches (76 mm) above the
adjoining ground level.
1106.3 Access. An unobstructed readily accessible opening
condensing unit is located shall be provided with one of the
following means of ventilation in accordance with Section
1106.7.1 and Section 1106.7.2.
I
and passageway not less than 36 inches (9] 4 mm) in width 1106.7.1 Permanent Gravity Ventilation Openings.
and 80 inches (2032 mm) in height shall be provided and
Permanent gravity ventilation openings of not less than
maintained to the compressor, valves required by this chapter,
2 square feet (0.2 m2) net free area opening directly to
or other pOltions of the system requiring routine maintenance.
the outside of the building or extending to the outside of
Exceptions: the building by continuous ducts.
(1) Refrigerant evaporators, suspended overhead, shall be n06.7.2Mechanical Exhaust System. A mechanical
permitted to use portable means of access. exhaust system arranged to provide a complete change
Air filters, brine control or stop valves, fan motors or of air in such room or space not less than every 20
drives, and remotely de-energized electrical connections minutes and to discharge to the outside of the building.

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Exceptions: Exceptions: Direct and indirect-fired lithium bromide

(1) A condensing unit in a room or space where the absorption systems using water as the refrigerant.
cubical content exceeds 1000 cubic feet per horse- 1107.1.3 A1 System. An Al system having an aggregate
power (ft3!hp) (37.95 m3ikW) of the unit. combined compressor horsepower of 100 (74.6 kW) or
(2) A condensing unit in a room or space that has more is used.
permanent gravity ventilation having an area of 2 1107.1.4 At Refrigerant. The system contains other than
square feet (0.2 m 2) or more to other rooms or open- a Group A I refrigerant.
ings exceeding 1000 ft 3ihp (37.95 mJikW).
Exceptions:
1106.8 Prohibited Locations. Refrigeration systems or
portions thereof shall not be located within a required exit (I) Lithium bromide absorption systems using water as
enclosure. Refrigeration compressors exceeding 5 horse- the refrigerant.
powers (3.7 k W) rating shall be located not less than 10 feet (2) Ammonia-water absorption unit systems installed
(3048 mm) fl'om an exit opening in a Group A; Group B; outdoors, provided that the quantity of refrigerant in
Group E; Group F; Group I; Group R, Division 1; or Group a single system does not exceed Table 1102.2
S Occupancy, unless separated by a one-hour fire-resistive amounts and the discharge is shielded and dispersed.
occupancy separation.
(3) Systems containing less than 300 pounds (136.1 kg)
1106.9 Condensation Control. Piping and fittings that
of refrigerant R-123 and located in an approved
convey brine, refrigerant, or coolants that during normal oper-
exterior location.
ation are capable of reaching a surface temperature below the
dew point of the surrounding air and that are located in spaces (4) Systems containing less than 35 pounds (15.9 kg) of
or areas where condensation will cause a hazard to the refrigerant R-717 and located in an approved exte-
building occupants or damage to the structure, electrical or rior location.
other equipment shall be protected to prevent such an occur- Refrigeration machinery rooms shall house refrigerant-
rence. containing portions of the system other than the piping
1106.10 Condensate. Condensate from air-cooling coils shall and evaporators permitted by Section 1105.3, discharge
be collected and drained to an approved location. Drain pans piping required of this chapter, and cooling towers regu-
and coils shall be ananged to allow thorough drainage and lated by Part II ofthis chapter, and their essential piping.
access for cleaning. Where temperatures drop below freezing,
heat tracing and insulation of condensate drains shall be 1107.2 Dimensions. Refrigeration machinery rooms shall be
installed. of such dimensions that system parts are readily accessible
with approved space for maintenance and operations. An I
1106.11 Defrost. Where defrost cycles are required for
unobstructed walking space not Jess than 36 inches (914 111m)
portions of the system, provisions shall be made for collection
and disposal of the defrost liquid in a safe and sanitary in width and 80 inches (2032 mm) in height shall be main-
manner. tained throughout, allowing free access to not less than two
sides of moving machinelY and approaching each stop valve.
1106.12 Overflows. Where condensate or defrost liquids are
Access to refrigeration machinery rooms shall be restricted
generated in an attic or furred space and structural damage
will result from overflow, provisions for overflow shall be to authorized personnel and posted with a pennanent sign.
provided. n07.3 Exits. Exits shall comply with the building code for
1106.13 Condensate, Defrost, and Overflo\" Disposal. special hazards.
Disposal of condensate, defrost, or overflow discharges shall 1107.4 Refrigerant-Vapor Alarms. Machinery rooms shall
comply with Section 312.0. be provided with approved refrigerant-vapor detectors
11 06.14 Refrigerant Port Protection. Air conditioning sensing where refrigerant from a leak is likely to concentrate
refrigerant circuit access ports located outdoors shall be and that will activate visual and audible alarms inside the
protected from unauthorized access with locking-type tamper- refrigerating machinery room, outside each entrance to the
resistant caps or in a manner approved by the Authority refrigerating machinery room and shall activate mechanical
Having Jurisdiction. ventilation in accordance with Section 1108.5. Alam1s shall be
activated at a value not exceeding one-half the immediately
1107.0 Refrigeration Machinery Rooms. dangerous to life or health (IDLH), or measurement consis-
1107.1 Where Required. Refrigeration systems shall be
provided with a refrigeration machinery room where the
conditions ~s outlined in Section 1107.1.1 through Section
tent therewith; the PEL, or measurement consistent therewith;
or 25 percent of the whichever is less. The alam1 shall
be of the manual reset type with the reset located inside the
I
I
1107.1.4 eXISt.
1107.1.1 Quantity. The quantity of refrigerant in a
refrigerating machinery room.
1107.5 Separation. Refrigeration machinery rooms shall be
single, independent refrigerant circuit of a system separated from other portions of the building, as required in
exceeds the amounts of Table 1102.2. the special hazards provisions of the building code. Penetra-
n07.1.2 Equipment. Direct- and indirect-fired absorp- tions shall be sealed to inhibit the passage of refrigerant
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1107.6 Combustion Air and Return Air. Combustion air or 1108.4 Intermittent Control of the Ventilation Systems.
retum air shall not be taken from or through a refrigeration Fans providing refrigeration machinery room temperature
machinery room. control or automatic response to refrigerant gas in order to
Exceptions: maintain concentrations below the PEL shall be permitted to
be automatically controlled to provide intermittent ventila-
( I) Refrigeration machinery rooms used exclusively for
tion as conditions require.
direct-fired absorption equipment.
n08.S Emergency Control of the Ventilation Systems.
(2) Direct-vented combustion equipment.
Fans required by Section 1108.2 to provide emergency purge
1107.7 Special Open flames or devices ventilation for refrigerant escape shall be activated by a refrig-
having an exposed surface exceeding 800°F (427°C) are erant detector in accordance with Section 1107.4 and by a
prohibited in refrigeration machinery rooms. clearly identified switch of the break-glass type, or protected
Exceptions: by an approved tamper resistant cover, provide "on" control
(1) Momentary temperature excursions such as electrical located immediately adjacent to and outside of each principal
contacts in Al and Bl systems. refrigerant machinery room exit. For other than ammonia,
purge fans shall respond automatically to the refrigerant
(2) Refrigeration machinery rooms used exclusively for concentration detection system set to activate the ventilation
direct-fired absorption equipment. system at no more than 25 percent of the or 50 percent
of the TDLH, or a measure equivalent thereto, whichever is
1108.0 Refrigeration "Machinery Room Ventilation. less. For ammonia, purge fans shall respond automatically to
the refrigerant concentration detection system set to activate
1108.1 General. Refrigeration machinery rooms shall be
the ventilation system at no more than 1000 parts per million
I providedwith a source of outside air for ventilation and
(ppm). An emergency purge control shall be provided with a
removal of rejected heat.
manual reset.
1108.2 Refrigeration l\1acbinery Rooms. Refrigeration
1108.6 Central Control of Ventilation Systems. Two
machinery rooms shall be provided with dedicated mechan-
ical exhaust systems. The exhaust systems shall have the
capacity to achieve each of the following:
colored and labeled indicator lamps responding to the differ-
ential pressure across the purge fan or current through the fan
motor shall be provided for each switch. One lamp shall indi-
I
~ (1) Limit the temperature rise within the refrigeration cate flow; the other shall indicate no flow.
machinery room to a maximum of 104°F (40°C) as
1108.7 Ventilation Discharge. Exhaust from mechanical
calculated by:
ventilation systems shall be discharged not less than 20 feet
Q Iqll.08 L1T [Equation 1108.2(1)] (6096 mm) from a property line or openings into buildings.
Discharges capable of exceeding 25 percent of the LFL, or
50 percent of the IDLH, shall be equipped with approved
treatment systems to reduce the discharge concentrations to
(2) Provide emergency purge of escaping refrigerant at a rate
these values or lower.
of 30 air changes per hour (ACH) for ammonia, or for
Exceptions:
1 other refrigerants as calculated by:
(1) Where an approved engineering analysis of plume
dispersion demonstrates that the limiting values will not
be exceeded at the property line.
Q= 100 [Equation 1108.2(2)]
(2) A treatment system is not required for ventilation
provided for an ammonia refrigeration system.
Where:
1108.8 Fans. Fans and associated equipment intended to
q = British thermal unit per hour of heat-producing
operate the emergency purge of other than Group A 1 or
equipment.
Group B 1 refrigerants shall be in accordance with the require-
Q Air-flow rate, cubic feet per minute. ments for a Class I, Division 1 hazardous location as specified
L1T Temperature difference between machinery in the electrical code.
room and supply air, oF. 1108.9 VenWation Intake. Makeup air intakes to replace the
G = Refrigerant mass in largest system, pounds. exhaust air shall be provided to the refrigeration machinery
For Sl units: 1000 British thermal units per hour 0.293 kW, 1 cubic room directly from outside the building. Intakes shall be
foot per minute = 0.00047 = (OF-32)/l.8, 1 pound 0.453 located as required by other sections of the code and fitted
with back draft dampers or other approved flow-control means
to prevent reverse flow. Distribution of makeup air shall be
1108.3 Distribution of Ventilation. Exhaust inlets or perma- ananged to provide thorough mixing within the refrigeration
nent openings shall be located to provide ventilation machinery room to prevent short circuiting of the makeup air
throughout the entire refrigeration machinery room. directly to the exhaust.

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1109.0 Refrigeration Machinery Room Equipment and joints shall not be made on tubing of an inch (20
Controls. mm) nominal size. Soft annealed copper tubing conveying
1109.1 General. Equipment, piping, ducts, vents, or similar refrigerant shall be enclosed in iron or steel piping and
devices that are not essential for the refrigeration process, fittings, or in conduit, molding, or raceway that will protect
maintenance of the equipment, or for the illumination, venti- the tubing mechanical injury from an exterior source.
lation, or fire protection of the room shall not be placed in or Exceptions:
pass through a refrigeration machinery room.
(]) Tubing entirely within or tubing within 5 feet (1524 mm)
~ 1109.2 Electrical. Electrical equipment and installations shall of a refrigerant compressor where so located that it is not
comply with the elcctrical code. The refrigeration machinery subject to external injury.
I room shall not be classified as a hazardous location as
provided in Section 1108.8. (2) Copper tubing a dwelling unit, where such tubing
contains Group A 1 refrigerant and is placed in locations
1109.3 Storage. of materials in a refrigeration
not subject to damage from an external source.
machinery room shall comply with the fire code.
1111.4 Visual Inspection. Refrigerant piping and joints shall
1109.4 Emergency Control. A clearly identified switch of
be exposed to view for visual inspection and acceptance by
the break-glass type or with an approved tamper-resistant
the Authority Having Jurisdiction prior to covered or
cover shall be provided immediately adjacent to and outside
of the principal refrigeration machinery room exit. The switch enclosed. 15:8.9]
shall provide off-only control of compressors, X.C~!DtlOll: Copper tubing enclosed in iron or steel piping
refrigerant pumps, and normally closed, automatic refrigerant conduit, molding, or raceway, provided there are no fittings or
valves located in the machinery room. The switch shall be joints concealed therein.
automatically shutoff where the refrigerant vapor concentra- 1111.S Prohibited Locations. Refrigerant piping shallllot be
tion in the machinery room exceeds the vapor detector's located within a required exit.
upper detection I im1t or 25 percent of the LFL, whichever is
lower. 1111.6 Underground Refrigerant piping placed
underground shall be protected against con-osion.
1111.7 Joints. Iron or steel pipe joints shall be of approved
1110.0 Refrigeration Containers, and Valves.
threaded, flanged, or welded types. threads sball be
1110.1 General. Materials used in the construction and instal- tinned or coated with an approved con-osion inhibitor. Copper
lation of refrigeration systems shall be compatible for the or brass pipe joints of iron pipe size shall be of approved
refrigerant, refrigerant oil, or brine in the system. Material or threaded, tl.anged, or brazed types. Copper tubing joints and
equipment that will deteriorate due to the chemical action of connections shall be approved flared, lapped, swaged, or
the refrigerant, the oil, or combination of both, shall not be brazed joints.
installed.
1111.8 Identification. Piping shall be in accordance with the
1110.2 Nonferrous Materials. Copper and brass refrigera- reference standard for identification. The type of
tion piping, valves, fittings, and related parts used in the
function, and pressure shall be indicated.
constmction and installation of refrigeration shall be
approved for the intended use.
11 t 0.3 Ferrous Materials. Iron and steel refrigeration piping, 1112.0 Refrigerant Control Valves.
valves, fittings, and related parts shall be approved for the 1112.1 Location. Stop valves shall be installed in the refrig-
intended use. Pipe 2 inches (50 mm) iron pipe size erant piping of a refrigeration system at the following loea-
shall be electric-resistance welded or seamless pipe. tions:
(l) At the inlet and outlet of a positive-displacement-type
1111.0 Erection of Refrigerant compressor, compressor unit, or condensing unit.
1111.1 General. Piping and tubing shall be installed so as to At the refrigerant outlet from a liquid receiver.
prevent vibration and strains at joints and connections. (3) At the refrigerant inlet of a pressure vessel eontaining
1111.2 Support. In addition to the requirements of Section liquid refrigerant and having an internal gross volume
1106.2, piping and tubing shall be securely fastened to a exceeding 3 cubic feet (0.1 m 3 ).
pennanent support within 6 feet (1829 mm) following the first Exceptions:
bend in such tubing from the compressor and within 2 feet
(1) Systems with nonpositive-displacement compressors.
(610 mm) of each subsequent bend or angle. Piping and
tubing shall be supported at points not more than 15 feet (2) Systems having a pump-out receiver for storage of the
(4572 mm) apart. charge.
] t 11.3 Pl'otection from Refrigerant piping and (3) Systems containing less than 110 pounds (49.9 kg) of
tubing shall be installed so that it is not subject to damage Group A I refrigerant.
from an external source. Soft annealed copper tubing shall (4) Self-contained systems that do not require a stop valve at
not exceed l:Y:q inches (35 mm) nominal size. Mechanical the inlet of the receiver.

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111 2.2 Support. Stop valves installed in copper refrigerant sures due to temperature rise, shall be protected by the instal-
lines of:y.. of an inch (20 mm) or less outside diameter shall lation of pressure-relief devices.
be suppOlied independently of the tubing or piping. 1114.4 Evaporators. Evaporators located within 18 inches
1112.3 Access. Stop valves required by Section 1112.0 shall be (457 mm) of a heating element or coil shall be fitted with a
readily accessible from the refrigeration machinery room floor pressure-relief device.
or a level platform. Exceptions:
1112.4 Identification. Stop valves shall be identified by (1) Self-contained equipment.
tagging in accordance with the reference standard for identifi- (2) Factory-built coil assemblies specifically designed for
cation. A valve chart shall be mounted under glass at an installation on the discharge of forced-air heating units.
approved location near the principal entrance to a refrigeration (3) Where the connected and unvalved volume of the low
machinery room. side of the system meets Equation I] 14.4.
(4) Reheat coils using the refrigerant for heat recovery.
1113.0 Pressure-Limiting Devices.
1113.1 Where Required. Pressure-limiting devices shall be (Equation 1114.4)
provided on systems operating above atmospheric pressure.
Exception: Factory-sealed systems containing less than 22 Where:
pounds (9.9 kg) of Group A I refrigerant listed by an approved
Vj Low-side volume, cubic feet.
agency. [ASHRAE 15:9.9.1]
V2 Total volume of system, cubic feet.
1113.2 Setting. The maximum setting to which a pressure-
limiting device shall be permitted to be set by use of the Wj Total weight of refrigerant in system, pounds.
adjusting means provided shall not exceed the design pres- Vgt Specific volume of refrigerant vapor at 110°F, cubic
sure of the high side of a system not protected by a pressure- feet per pound.
relief device or 90 percent of the pressure setting of the Vgc - Specific volume at critical temperature and pressure,
pressure-relief device installed on the high side of a system. cubic feet per pound.
Exception: In systems using other than positive-displacement For SI units: I cubic fool = 0.0283111\ I pound = 0.453 kg, I cubic foot per
compressors that are protected by a pressure-relief device, the pound = 0.0624 n}/kg. °C = eF-32)/1.8
setting shall be permitted to be the design pressure ofthe high
side of the system, provided the pressure-relief device is
1114.5 Actuation. Pressure-relief devices shall be direct-pres-
located in the low side, subject to low-side pressure, and there
sure actuated. Each part of a refrigeration system that is
is a permanent, unvalved relief path between the high side
valved off and that contains one or more pressure vessels
and the low side of the system. [ASHRAE 15:9.9.2]
having internal diameters exceeding 6 inches (152 mm) and
1113.3 Connection. Pressure-limiting devices shall be containing liquid refrigerant shall be protected by a pressure-
connected between the pressure-imposing element and stop relief device.
valve on the discharge side without intervening stop valves in
U14.6 Stop Valves Prohibited. Stop valves shall not be
the line leading to the pressure-limiting device. [ASHRAE
located between a pressure-relief device and the portion of
15:9.9.3]
the system protected thereby. [ASHRAE 15:9.4.6]
1113.4 Operation. Where the system is protected by a pres-
1114.7 Location. Pressure-relief devices shall be connected
sure-relief device, the pressure-I imiting device shall stop
as nearly as practical to the portion of the system protected
the action of the pressure-imposing element at a pressure
not exceeding 90 percent of the setting of the pressure- thereby, above the liquid refrigerant level, and accessible for
relief device. inspection and repair.
Exception: Fusible plugs on the high side shal1 be pernlitted
to be located above or below the liquid refrigerant level.
1114.0 Pressu re-Relief Devices.
[ASHRAE 15:9.4.8]
1114.1 GeneraL Refrigeration systems shall be protected by
a pressure-relief device or other means designed to safely 1114.8 Materials. Seats and discs of pressure-relief devices
relieve pressure due to fire or abnormal conditions. shall be constructed of approved material to resist COlTosion I
or other chemical action caused by the refrigerant. Seats and
1114.2 Positive-Displacement Compressor. A positive-
discs of cast iron are prohibited. [ASHRAE 15:9.4.9]
displacement compressor shall be equipped by the manufac-
I turer with a pressure-relief device of approved size and
pressure setting to prevent rupture ofthe compressor or other 1115.0 Pressure-Relief Device Settings.
component located between the compressor and the stop 1115.1 Pressure-Relief Valve Setting. Pressure-relief valves
valve on the discharge side. shall actuate at a pressure not exceeding the design pressure of
1114.3 Liquid-Containing Portions of Systems. Liquid- the parts of the system protected. [ASHRAE 15: 9.5.1]
containing portions of systems, including piping, that is 1115.2 Rupture Member Setting. Rupture members used in
isolated from pressure-relief devices required elsewhere and lieu of, or in series with, a relief valve shall have a nominal
that develops pressures exceeding their working design pres- rated rupture pressure not exceeding the design pressure of

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the parts of the system protected. Rupture members installed 1117.3 Valve Required. Where dual nr(~SSllre,-re!llet
ahead of relief valves need not be but shall not be valves are used, they shall be installed with a three-way valve
smaller, than the relief-valve inlet. 15:9.5.2] to allow or repair.
Exception: A single relief valve of the required reHeving
] 116.0 Marking of Pressure-Relief Devices. capacity shall be permitted to be used on low-side pressure
vessels of 10 cubic feet (0.28 m J ) or more where it is installed I
1116.1 Pressure-Relief Valves. Pressure-relief valves for
in accordance with Section 11l7.8, Exception 2.
refrigerant-containing components shall be set and sealed by
1117.4 Parallel Pressure-Relief Devices. Two or more pres-
the manufacturer or by an approved assembler. Pressure-relief
sure-relief devices in parallel to obtain the required capacity
valves shall be marked by the manufacturer with the data
shall be considered as one device. The
required to show compliance with this chapter.
discharge capacity shall be the sum of the capacities required
Exception: Reliefvalves for systems with design pressures of for each pressure vessel being protected.
15 pounds-force per square inch gauge (psig) (103 kPa) or 1117.5 Discharge The minimum required
less shall be pe1111itted to be marked by the manufacturer with discharge capacity of pressure-relief devices for each pres-
pressure-setting capacity. [ASHRAE 15:9.6.1J sure vessel shall be detel1l1ined by the following:
1116.2 Rupture rVlembers. Rupture members for refrigerant
pressure vessels shall be marked with the data required to C=fDL (Equation 111
show compliance with this chapter. 15:9.6.2J
11] 6.3 Fusible Plugs. Fusible plugs shall be marked with the
Where:
melting temperatures in OF cae) to show compliance with this
chapter. [ASHRAE 15:9.6.3] C Minimum required discharge capacity of the relief device
in pounds of air per minute.
D Outside diameter of vessel, feet.
1117.0 Overpressure Protection. L Length of vessel, feet.
In 7.1 General. Pressure vessels shall be provided with over- Factor dependent upon type of from Table
pressure protection as required by this section. 1117.5. [ASHRAE 15:9.7.5]
1117.2 of Protection. Pressure vessels with 3 cubic feet For S1 units: 1 foot = 304.8 mm, 1 pound per minute 0.00756 kg/s
(0.1 m3) intemal gross volume or less shall be permitted to use
a pressure-relief device or a fusible plug.
111 7.6 Rating of Pressure-Relief Valves. Pressure-relief
15:9.7.2.1] Pressure vessels 3 cubic feet (0.1 but less than valves shall be of approved types and capacities. The rated
10 cubic feet (0.28 m 3 ) intemal gross volume shall be discharge capacity of a pressure-relief valve shall be
permitted to use a single pressure-relief device but not a expressed in pounds of air per minute. Pipe and fittings
fusible plug. [ASHRAE l5:9.7.2.2J Pressure vessels of 10 between the pressure-relief valve and the parts of the system
cubic feet (0.28 mJ ) or more internal gross volume shall use a it protects shall have not less than the area of the pressure-
single rupture member or dual pressure-relief valve. relief valve inlet.

TABLE 1117.5
VALUE OF FACTOR DEPENDENT
[ASHRAE 15: TABLE 2]
REFRIGERANT REFRIGERANT
VALUE OF f VALUE OF f
NUMBER NUMBER
11 IC
1.6
2

414B
500
405A 502

407A 2 507A
407B 508A
407C 508B
407D 509A

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1117.7 Rating of Rupture Members and Fusible The 1118.0 Discharge Piping.
rated discharge capacity of a rupture member or fusible plug 1118.1 General. The area ofthe discharge pipe from the pres-
discharging to atmosphere under critical flow conditions in sure-relief device or fusible plug shall be not less than as
pounds of air per minute shall be determined by the following as the outlet area of the pressure-relief device or fusible plug.
formulas: A discharge pipe accepting discharge from more than one
relief device or fusible plug shall be sized and have a
maximum length of the common discharge not less than that
required by the sum of the rated capacities of relief valves
Ie 0.64P]d 2 [Equation 1117.7(1)]
discharging into the header at the lowest pressure setting of
the relief valve discharging into the header.
Id 1.25 [Equation 1117.7(2)]
The maximum length of the discharge piping permitted
to be installed on the outlet of a pressure-relief device shall be
Where: determined by:

C Rated discharge capacity of air pounds per minute.

d Smallest internal diameter of the inlet pipe, retaining [Equation 1118.1(1)]
flanges, fusible plug, rupture member inches.
Where:
For rupture members: c Minimum required discharge capacity, pounds of air
per minute.
d Internal diameter of pipe, inches.
[Equation 1117.7(3)J
L Length of discharge pipe, inches.
Pj = (rated pressure in psig x 1.1) + 14.7

For relief valves and rupture disks:

For fusible plugs:
Pi = Absolute saturation pressure, corresponding to the
stamped temperature melting point of the fusible plug [Equation 1118.1 (2)]
or the critical pressure of the refrigerant used, P (rated pressure in psig x 1.1) + 14.7
whichever is smaller, pound-force per square inch
atmosphere, psia. [ASHRAE 15:9.7.7]
For fusible plugs P Pi
For SI units: 1 pound per minute = 0.00756 kg/s, 1 inch = 25.4 111m, I pound-
force per square inch = 6.8947 kPa Absolute saturation pressure corresponding to the
stamped temperature melting point of the fusible plug
or the critical pressure of the refrigerant used,
1117.8 Discharge Location. Pressure-relief devices shall whichever is smaller, psia.
discharge to the atmosphere unless otherwise prohibited by
For SI units: 1 pound per minute = 0.00756 kgis, 1 inch 25.4 111m, I pound-
this chapter at a location not less than 15 feet (4572 mm)
force per square incb = 6.8947 kPa
above the adjoining grade level and not less than 20 feet
(6096 mm) from an opening into a building. The discharge
termination shall be fitted with an approved diffuser directed 1119.0 Special Discharge Requirements.
to prevent spray of discharged refrigerant on personnel or 1119.1 GeneraL Systems containing other than Group A 1 or
entry of foreign material or water into the discharge piping. B 1 refrigerants shall discharge to atmosphere through an
Discharge piping connected to the discharge side of a fusible approved flaring device.
plug or rupture member shall have provisions to prevent
Exceptions:
internal plugging of the pipe caused by the fusible plug or
rupture-member function. [ASHRAE 15:9.7.8J (I) Ammonia systems in accordance with Section 1120.0.
Exceptions: (2) Ammonia absorption systems serving a dwelling
unit.
(l) Systems containing less than 110 pounds (49.9 of a
Group A 1 refrigerant. (3) Where the Authority Having Jurisdiction determines
upon review of a rational engineering analysis that fire,
(2) A pressure-relief valve shall be permitted to discharge
health, or environmental hazards will not result from the
into the low side of the system where the pressure-relief
proposed atmospheric release.
valve is of a type not affected by back pressure, provided
the low side is equipped with pressure-relief devices of (4) Lithium bromide absorption system using water as the
equal relieving capacity. The low-side pressure-relief refrigerant.
device shall be set and discharged as required by this 1119.2 Design Requirements. Flaring devices shall be
section. Fusible plugs or rupture members shall not be designed to incinerate the entire discharge. The products of
used for pressure relief into the low side. refrigerant incineration shall not pose health or environmental

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hazards. Incineration shall be automatic upon initiation of 1123.0 Equipment Identification.

discharge, shall be designed to prevent blow-back, and shall 1123.1 GeneraL In addition to labels required elsewhere in
110t expose structures or materials to threat of fire. Standby this code, a refrigeration system shall be provided with labels
fuel, such as LPG, and standby power shall have the capacity in accordance with the requirements of this section.
to operate for one and a half times the required time for
complete incineration of the charge. U23.2 Volume and Type. A condenser, receiver, absorber,
accumulator, and similar equipment having an internal
1119.3 Testing. Flaring systems shall be tested to demonstrate volume of more than 3 cubic feet (0.1 m 3) and containing
their safety and effectiveness. A report from an approved refrigerant shall be equipped with a permanent label setting
agency shall be submitted detailing the emission products forth the type of refrigerant in such vessel.
from the system as installed.
1123.3 Permanent Sign. In a refrigeration machinery room
and for a direct refrigerating system of more than 10 horse-
1120.0 Ammonia Discharge. power (7.5 kW), there shall be a permanent sign at an
1120.1 General. Ammonia shall discharge into a tank of approved location giving the following information:
\vater that shall be used for no purpose except ammonia (1) Name of contractor installing the equipment.
absorption. Not less than 1 gallon (4 of fresh water shall be (2) Name and number designation of refrigerant in system.
provided for each pound (kg) of ammonia that will be
(3) Pounds of refrigerant in system.
released in 1 hour from the largest relief device connected to
the discharge pipe. The water used shall be prevented from
freezing without the use of salt or chemicals. The tank shall 1124.0 Testing of Refrigeration Equipment.
be substantially constructed of not less than lh of an inch (3.2 1124.1 Factory Tests. Refrigerant-containing parts of units
mm) or No. 10 MSG steel. The horizontal dimensions of the shall be tested and proved tight by the manufacturer at the
tank shall be equal to or less than one-half the height. The design pressure for which they are rated. [ASHRAE
tank shall have a hinged cover or, where of the enclosed type,
15:9.14.1] The test pressure applied to the high side of each
shall have a vent hole at the top. Pipe connections shall be factory-assembled refrigeration system shall be equal to the
through the top of the tank. The discharge pipe from the pres-
design pressure of the high side. The test pressure applied to
sure-relief valves shall discharge ammonia in the center of
the low side of each factory-assembled refrigeration system
the tank near the bottom but not more than 30 feet (9144 mm)
shall be equal to the design pressure of the low side.
below the surface of the water.
[ASHRAE 15:9.14.2]
Exception: An ammonia-water absorption unit system
Exception: Units with a design pressure of 15 psig (103 kPa)
installed outdoors serving a dwelling unit, provided the
or less shall be tested at a pressure not less than 1.33 times the
discharge is shielded and dispersed.
design pressure. [ASHRAE 15:9. J 4.3]
1124.2 Field Tests. Refrigerant-containing parts of a system
1121.0 Detection and Alarm Systems. that is field-erected shall be tested and proved tight to the
1121.1 General. Where required by this chapter, approved Authority Having Jurisdiction after complete installation and
refrigerant-vapor detection and alarm systems shall utilize before operation. The high and low sides of each system shall
alarm signaling devices providing a sound pressure level of be tested and proved tight at not less than the lower of the
not less than 15 decibels (dB) above the operating ambient pressure in Table 1124.2 or the setting of the pressure-relief
noise sound pressure level of the space in that they are device.
installed and providing an approved, distinctive visual alarm. Exceptions:
Alarms shall be activated within the space and as required in (1) Compressors, condensers, evaporators, coded pressure
Section 1121.3 where the refrigerant vapor OEL is exceeded. vessels, safety devices, pressure gauges, control mecha-
1121.2 Power and Supervision. Detection and almID systems nisms, and systems that are factory tested.
shall be powered and supervised as required for fire alarm
(2) Refrigeration systems containing Group not
systems in the fire code.
exceeding 5 tons of refrigeration capacity (18 k W), and
1121.3 Annunciation. Detection and alann systems shall be field-piped using approved, factory-charged line sets
annunciated for refrigerants at an approved location as shall be permitted to be proved tight by observing reten-
requiredforfire alarm systems in the Fire Code. tion of pressure on a set of charging gauges and soaping
1121.4 Installation, ~laintenance, and Testing. Detection connections while the system is operating.
and alarm systems shall be installed, maintained, and tested 1124.3 Test Medium. Oxygen, flammable or combustible
in accordance with the Fire Code and with the equipment gases, or gas mixtures shall not be used for leak testing. The
manufacturers 'specifications. means used to build up the test pressure shall have either a
pressure-limiting device or a pressure-reducing device with a
1122.0 Emergency Pressure Control System. pressure-relief devjce and a gauge on the outlet side. The
1122.1 General. Where required by the fire code, an emer- pressure-relief device shall be set above the test pressure but
gency pressure control system shall be installed in accordance low enough to prevent permanent deformation of system
with applicable fire code requirements. components. [ASHRAE 15: 10.l.2]

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TABLE 1124.2
FIELD LEAK TEST PRESSURES (psig)*

REFRIGERANT NUMBER HIGH SIDE WATER COOLED HIGH SIDE AIR COOLED LOW SIDE

11 15 35 15
12 140 220 140
22 230 360 230
113 15 15 15
114 40 80 40
115 275 340 275
123 15 30 15
I34a 150 250 150
I52a 220 130
500 265 165
502 250 385 250
717 235 390 235

For Sl units: 1 pound-force per square inch gauge 6.8947 kPa

Special design required: test pressures typically exceed J 000 psig (6895 kPa).

1124.4 Declaration. A dated declaration of test shall be 1129.0 Drainage.

provided for systems containing 55 pounds (24.9 kg) or more 1129.1 General. Drains, overflows, and blow-down provi-
of refrigerant. The declaration shall give the name and number sions shall have an indirect connection to an approved
designation of the refrigerant and the field test pressure applied disposal location. Discharge of chemical waste shall be as
to the high side and the low side of the system. The declara- approved by the regulatory authority.
tion of test shall be signed by the installer. [ASHRAE 15:] 0.2]
1124.5 Brine Systems. Brine-containing portions of a system 1130.0 Chemical Treatment Systems.
shall be tested at one and a half times the design pressure of
1130.1 General. Chemical treatment systems shall comply
the system using brine as the test fluid. with the fire code. Where chemicals used present a contact
hazard to personnel, approved emergency eye-wash and
1125.0 ~1aintenance and Operation. shower facilities shall be installed.
1125.1 General. Refrigeration systems shall be operated and
maintained as required by the fire code. 1131.0 Location.
1131.1 General. Cooling towers, evaporative condensers, and
1126.0 Storage of Refrigerants and Refrigerant Oils. fluid coolers shal1 be located such that their plumes cannot
enter occupied spaces. Plume discharges shall be not less than
1126.1 General. Refrigerants and refrigerant oils not charged
25 feet (7620 mm) away fl'om a ventilation inlet to a building.
within the refrigeration system shall be stored as required by
Location on the property shall be as required for buildings by
the fire code.
the building code.

Part J I - Cooling Towers.

1132.0 ElectricaL
1132.1 General. Electrical systems shall be in accordance
1127.0 General. with the electrical code. Equipment shall be provided with a
1127.1 Applicability. Cooling towers, evaporative vibration switch to shut off fans operating with excessive
condensers, and fluid coolers shall be readily accessible. vibration. In climates commonly subject to electrical storms,
Where located on roofs, such equipment having combustible lightning protection shall be provided on roof-mounted equip-
exterior surfaces shall be protected with an approved auto- ment.
matic fire-extinguishing system.
1133.0 Refrigerants and Hazardous Fluids.
1128.0 Support and Anchorage. 1133.1 General. Equipment containing refrigerants as a part
1128.1 General. Cooling towers, evaporative condenscrs, and of a closed-cycle refrigeration system shall comply with Part
fluid coolers shall be supported on noncombustible grillage I of this chapter. Equipment containing other fluids that are
designed in accordance with the building code. Seismic flammable, combustible, or hazardous shall be in accordance
restraints shall be as required by the building code. with the fire code.

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TABLE 11 02.2
REFRIGERANT GROUPS, PROPERTIES, AND ALLOWABLE QUANTITIES 1, 2, 3, 9
[ASHRAE 34: TABLE 1, TABLE 2]

POUNDS PER 1000

CHEMICAL NAME4 SAFETY
REFRIGERANT CHEMICAL FORMULA OElS (ppm) IDlH 6 (ppm) CUBIC FEET OF
(COMPOSITION FOR BLENDS) GROUP 1
SPACE7
R-II Trichlorotluoromethane Al CI0008 2000 0.39
R-12 Dichloroditluoromethane AI S.6
R-13 Chlorotrifluoromcthane Al
R-13B I CBrF3 Bromotrifluorometbane AI 1000 40000

R-14 CF4 Al 1000 10 67000 25

(carbon tetrafluoride)
R-21 CHC1 2 F D ichlorofl uoromethane 81 10 14 5000
14
CHCIF2 Chlorodifluoromethane AI 1000 42 000 11 13
CHF3 Ai 1000 10 7.3

R-30 2300

R-32 100013 4.8

R-40 100 2000

R-SO Methane 10
1000
1, L 2-trichloro-l, 2, 2 -
R-I13 CCI 2 FCCIF 2 1000 2000 1.2
tri t1uoroethane
I, I, 2 -
R-1I4 CCIF2 CC1F 2 Al 1000 IS 000 8.7
tetrafluoroethane
R-115 CCIF 2 CF 3 Chloropentaf1uoroethane Al 1000 14 47
R-1l6 Hexat1uoroethane Al 10 34
CF3CF3 1000
2, 2-dichloro-l, I, 1,
R-123 CHCI2CF3 Bl SOl3 4000 11 3.S

, L 1,2- 10001:\
R-i24 Al 3.5
tetrafluoroethane
R-12S Pentafluoroethane Al 10OOI:! 23
13 11
R-134a 1, 1, 1, 2-tctrafluoroethane Al 1000 50000 13
R-141b 1, l-dichloro-l-l1l1oroethane Al SOOI.1 0.78
11
R-142b l-chloro-I, I-difluoroethane A2 1000 S.l
R-143a CI13CF3 I, 1, l-trit1uoroethane 100013
R-152a CH3CHF2 I, l-dif1uoroethane 1000 13 2.0
R-170 CH 3 CH 3 Ethane 1000 6400 0.S4
Dimethyl ether A3 10 1.0
R-E170 CH30CH3 1000
R-218 CF 3CF2 CF 3 Octat1l1oropropane Al 1000 43
1,1,1,2,3,3,3-
R-227ea CF3CHFCF3 Al 1000 36

. 1, 1, I, 3, 3, 3-hexafluoropropane Al 1000 13 21
13
Bl 300 12
A3 1000 2100 0.56
Al ]000 10 41
Al 1000 10 10
Ai 1000 II
RAOIA Al 1000 10 6.6
R-401B zeotrope Ai 1000 10 7.2
~.

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TABLE 1102.2 (continued)

REFRIGERANT GROUPS, PROPERTIES, AND ALLOWABLE QUANTITIES1, 2, 3, 9
[ASHRAE 34: TABLE 1, TABLE 2]

POUNDS PER 1000

CHEMICAL NAME4 SAFETY
CHEMICAL FORMULA OEL 5 (ppm) IDLH 6 (ppm) CUBIC FEET OF
(COMPOSITION FOR BLENDS) GROUp1
SPACE7

R-401C zeotrope R-22/152a1l24 (33.0/15.0/52.0) 1000 10 5.2

R-402A zeotrope R-1251290122 (60.012.0/38.0) 1000 10 8.5
R-402B zeotrope R-125/290/22 (38.012.0160.0) AI 1000 10 15
R-403A zeotrope R-290/221218 A2 1000 10 7.6
R-4038 zeotrope R-290/22/218 Al 1000 10 18
R-404A zcotrope R-1251l43a1l34a (44.0/52.0/4.0) Al 100010 31
R-221152a1142b/C3I8
R-405A zeotrope 1000 10 16
(45.017 .0/5.5/42.5)
R-406A zeotrope R-22/600a/142b (55.0/4.0141.0) A2 1000 10 4.7
R-407A zeotrope R-3211251134a (20.0/40.0/40.0) Al 100010 18
R-321125/134a (10.0170.0120.0) : 10 20
R-407B zeotrope Al 1000
R-407C zeotrope R-32/1251134a (23.0125.0/52.0) ]7
RA07D zeotrope R-32/125/134a (15.0115.0170.0) ]5
R-407E zeotrope R-32!125/134a (25.0115.0/60.0) 16
R-407F zeotrope R-32/125/134a (30.0/30.0/40.0) 18
RA08A zeotrope R-1251l43a122 21
R-409A zeotrope R-22/124/142b 7.1
10
zeotropc R-221124/142b Al 1000 7.3
R-410A zeotrope R-32/125 (50.0/50.0) Al 25
""-"""-

R-4IOB zoetrope R-321125 (45.0/55.0) Al 24

10
1000
R-4IlA zcotropc R-1270/22/152a (1.5/87.5111.0) A2 2.9
990 10
1000 10
RAllB zeotrope R-1270/221152a (3.0194.0/3.0) A2 2.8
980 10
R-412A zeotrope R-22/218/142b A2 5.1
R-413A zeotrope R-218/134a/600a (9.0/88.013.0) A2 1000 5.8
R-221124/600al142b
R-414A zeotrope Al 1000 10 6.4
(51.0128.5/4.0116.5)

R-414B zeotrope Al 1000 6.0

R-415A zeotrope R-221l52a (82.0/18.0) A2 1000 12

R-415B zeotrope R-221152a (25.0175.0) A2 1000 9.3
R-416A zeotrope R-134a/124/600 (59.0/39.511.5) Al 1000 3.9
R-417A zeotropc R-125/134a/600 (46.6/50.013.4) Al 1000 3.5
R-4178 zcotropc R-1251134a/600 (79.0118.3/2.7) At 1000 4.3
R-418A zeotropc R-290122/152a (1.5/96.012.5) A2 1000 13
zeotrope R-1251134a/E 170 (77.0/19.0/4.0) A2 1000 19
R-420A zeotrope R-134a1142b (88.0112.0) Al 1000 12
RA21A zcotrope R-1251134a 1000 17
zeotrope R-125/134a 1000 21

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TABLE 1102.2 (continued)

REFRIGERANT GROUPS, PROPERTIES, AND ALLOWABLE QUANTITIES 1, 2, 3,9
[ASH RAE 34: TABLE 1, TABLE 2]

POUNDS PER 1000

CHEMICAL NAME4 SAFETY
REFRIGERANT CHEMICAL FORMULA OEL5 (ppm) IDLH6 (ppm) CUBIC FEET OF
(COMPOSITION FOR BLENDS) GROUp 1
SPACE7

R-422A zeotrope R-125/J34a/600a (85.1111.513.4) Al 1000 18

R-422B zeotrope R-125/134a/600a (55.0142.0/3.0) Al 1000 16
R-422C zeotrope R-125/134a/600a (82.0115.0/3.0) Al 1000 18
R-422D zeotrope R-125/134a/600a (65.1/31.5/3.4) Al 1000 16
R-423A zeotrope R-134a/227ea (52.5/47.5) Al 1000 19
R-125/ 134a/600a/600/60 1a
R-424A zcotrope Al 970 6.2
(50.5/47.0/0.9/1.0/0.6 )
R-321134a/227ea
R425A zeotrope Al 1000
( 18.5/69.5112.0)
R-125/134aJ600/60 I a
zeotrope 990 5.2
(5.1193.011.3/0.6)
R-321125/143all 34a
zcotrope 1000 18
(15.0/25.011 0.0/50.0)
R-1251143a/290/600a 'Y'
R428A zeotrope 1000 -.)
(77.5/20.0/0.6/1.9)
R-£ 170/152a1600a
R-429A zeotrope A3 0.8\
(60.011 0.0/30.0)
R-430A zeotrope R-152a/600a (76.0124.0) A3 1000
R-431A zeotropc R-290/152a (71.0/29.0) 1000
R-432A zcotrope R-I270/EI70 (80.0/20.0) 710
i
R-433A zeotrope R-1270/290 (30.0170.0) 880
R-433B zeotrope R-1270/290 (5.0/95.0) 950 0.51
R-433C zeotrope R-12701290 (25.0175.0) 790 0.41
R-125/143a1l34a/600a
R-434A zcotrope 1000 20

R-435A zeotrope R-E 170/152a (80.0/20.0) 1000 1.1

R-436A zeotrope R-290/600a (56.0/44.0) 1000 0.5
. R-436B zeotrope R-290/600a (52.0/48.0) 1000 0.5
R-125/134a/600/60 1
R-437A zeotrope Al 990 5
( 19.5/n.511.4/0.6)
R-32/125/134a/600/60 I a
R-438A zeotrope Al 990 4.9
(8.5145.0/44.211.7/0.6)
R-500 azeotrope R-121152a Al 1000 10 47000 11 7.6
R-501 azeotrope R-22/12 (75.0/25.0) Al 13
R-502 azeotrope R-22/115 (48.8/5\ Al 11 21
65000
R-503 azeotrope R-231l3 (40.1159.9) 1000 67000
R-504 azeotrope 1.8) 1000 29
azeotrope R-125/143a (50.0/50.0) Al 32
azeotrope R-231116 (39.0/61.0) Al 14
R-508B azeotrope R-23/lI6 (46.0/54.0) Al 13
R509A azeotrope R-22/218 (44.0/56.0) Al 24
R-5IOA azeotrope R-E170/600a (88.0112.0) A3 0.87
R-600 CH 3CH 2CH2CH 3 Butane 1000 0.1

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TABLE 1102.2 (continued)

REFRIGERANT GROUPS, PROPERTIES, AND ALLOWABLE QUANTITIES1, 2, 3, 9
[ASH RAE 34: TABLE 1, TABLE 2]

CHEMICAL NAME4
Trou-Nos PER 1000
REFRIGERANT CHEMICAL FORMULA OElS (ppm) IDLH 6 (ppm) i CUBIC FEET OF
(COMPOSITION FOR BLENDS) SPACE7

R-600a Isobutane (2-methyl propane) 1000 3400 0.6

Pentane 600 0.2

R-60 I a (CH3hCHCH2CH3 2-methylbutane (isopentane) A3 600 0.2

R-611 HCOOCH 3 Methy I fomlate B2 100

R-702 Hydrogen
R-704 Helium
Ammonia 300 0.014
Water See footnote I 5
Ne Neon Al
Nitrogen
Argon
: R-744 Carbon di.oxide Al 4.5
Sulfur dioxide BI
Ethene (ethylene) 0.38
R-1234yf 4.7
R-1270 Propene (propy lene ) 3400 0.1
3
For 51 units: 1 pound = 0.453 kg. 1 cubic foot 0.0283 m
Notes:
1 Rethgerant safety group designation is in accordance with Section 1103.0.
Refrigerant properties are those needed for this chapter,
Allowable quantities arc for high-probability systems under Section 1104.0.
Chemical name shown the prefelTed name. The popular name is shown in parenthesis.
OEL is the Occupational Exposure Limit. The value shown is the PEL designated in 29 CFR 1910.1000 unless otherwise indicated.
6 IDLH that designated by NIOSH unless otherwise designated. Where no value is shown, use the value listed under pounds (kg) per 1000 cubic feet (28.32
of space. Use the following formula to convert from pounds (kg) per 1000 cubic feet (28.32 of space to parts per million (ppm), ppm = pounds (kg)
per 1000 cubic feet (28.32 ofspace!(O,000002557 x M). where M equals the molar mass of the refrigerant in ounce per mole (kg/mole),
Pounds (kg) of refrigerant in high-probability system per 1000 cubic feet (28.32 of occupied space. See Section 1104.0. This column does not apply
to refrigerant machinery rooms or areas covered by Section 1107.0. Where no value is listed use zero unless data is capable of being provided to determine
the value as describcd in Section 7 of ASHRAE
Ii The OEL value shovv'li the TLV-C recommended by ACGIH.
9 The IDLH value shown is reduced from that designated by NIOSH in light of cardiac sensitization potential.
10 A OEL bas not yet been established; the value given was determined in a consistent manner.
II An IDLH has not yet been established; the value given was determined in a consistent manner.
OSHA OEL is 50 ppm; ACGIH TLV-TWA 25 ppm.
13 The OEL value shown is the WEEL recolllmended by AIHA.
14 The OEL value show is theACGIH TLY-TWA.
Quantity is unlimited where R-718 (water) is lIsed the refrigerant.

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TABLE 1105.1
PERMISSIBLE REFRIGERATION SYSTEMS 1
~~ ~~ .... ---~~"

HIGH-PROBABILITY LOW PROBABILITY MACHINERY

SYSTEM SYSTEM ROOM
A-I GroupAI only Any Any
A-2 Group A I only Any Any
A-3 Any Any
A-4 Any Any
_.._.----_._--------

B GroupA12 Any Any

E Any Any
F-J Group A 12 only Any Any
F-2 Any
H-J Any
H-2 Any
H-3 I Any Any Any
H-4 Group Al only Any Any
_.. _-- ------ -_..._._.._--

H-5 GroupAl only Any Any

1-1 None Any
1-2 GroupA13 Any

[OSHPD /, 2, 3 & 4J 1-2.1 Group A1

1-3 None Any Any
3
1-4 Group A 1 only Any
~---- .. --~--" "

M GroupA12 only Any Any

R-l Group A 1 only
R-2 Group A 1 only Any Any
R-3 Group A 1 only Any Any
+-~------- --.~-----,
R-4 Any Any
S-l Group A Any Any
---.-------
S-2 Any2 Any Any
---._---_.._-_.
U Any Any
Notes:
1 See Section 1105.0.

A refrigerant shall be permitted to be used within a high-probability system where the room or space is in accordance with Section 1105.3.
The allowable quantities shown in Table 1102.2 shall be reduced by 50 percent for institutional occupancies except kitchens. laboratories, and mortuaries.
4 Occupancy classifications are defined in the building code.

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 CALIFORNIA MECHANICAL CODE - MATRIX ADOPTION TABLE
CHAPTER 12 - HYDRONICS
(Matrix Adoption Tables are non-regulatory, intended only as an aid to the user. See Chapter 1 for state agency authority and building application.)

Adopting Agency

Adopt Entire Chapter

Adopt Entire Chapter as amended
(amended sections listed below)

only those sections that are

listed below

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 Part Steam and Water Joints shall be brazed in accordance with Sec-
tion 212.0. Soft soldered joints shall not be allowed.
1201.0 General. 1201.3.2.6 Welding fittings shall be black
steel.
1201.1 Applicability. Steam and water piping systems that
are part of a heating or cooling system shall comply with the 1201.3.2.7 Asbestos-Cement. Fittings for asbestos-
following requirements. cement shall be made of cast-iron. I
1201.2 Pressure Systems. Portions of piping systems 1201.3.2.8 Pipe Joint Compound. Pipe joint com-
in which the pressure exceeds 160 pounds-force per square pound shall be noncorrosive and insoluble in the
inch gauge (psig) (1103 kPa) or the temperature exceeds material being can·jed in the pipe.
250°F (121°C) shall comply with nationally recognized stan- 1201.3.2.9 Protective Coatings. Protective coatings
dards and the requirements of Section 1201.3. shall be watertight, durable, heat resistant, electri-
1201.3 Low Pressure Systems. Portions of piping systems cally nonconductive, and tightly adherent to the
in which the pressure does not exceed 160 psig (II 03 kPa) pipe.
and the temperature does not exceed 250°F (121°C) shall 1201.3.2.10 Fluxes. Fluxes for soldel~ sweat, and
comply with the following requirements. brazed joints shall be a noncorrosive type and
1201.3.1 Standards. Piping, tubing, and fittings materi- intended for the use.
als for hydronic systems shall comply with the applica- 1201.3.2.11 Insulation. Coverings and insulation
ble standards referenced in Table 1201.3.1. used for hot water pipes shall be of material
1201.3.2 Materials and Construction. Pipe shall be approved for the operating temperature of the sys-I
brass, copper, cast-iron, galvanized or black wrought tem. The insulation, jackets, and lap-seal adhesives,
iron, galvanized or black steel, or other approved mate- including pipe coverings and linings, shall have a
rials. flame spread index not to exceed 25 and a smoke-
developed index not to exceed 50 where tested in
1201.3.2.1 Tubing. Tubing shall be copper water
accordance with ASTM E 84 or UL 723. The spec-I
tube.
imen preparation and mounting procedures of
1201.3.2.2 Valves. Valves no more than 2 inches (50 ASTM E 2231 shall be used. Materials used for pipe I
mm) in size shall be brass, malleable iron, or steel coverings and insulation (including the insulation,
bodies. Each gate valve shall be a full-way type with jacket, and lap-seal adhesives) shall have a maxi-
working parts of noncorrosive metal. mum peak heat release rate of 1.02 E+06 British
1201.3.2.3 Fittings. Plain screwed fittings shall be thermal units per hour (Btu/h) (299 k\V), a maxi-
brass, bronze, cast-iron, galvanized or black mal- mum total heat rclease of 4.7 E+04 Btu (50 MJ), a
leable iron, or galvanized or black steeL maximum total smoke release of 5382 square feet
1201.3.2.4 Copper Fittings for copper tub- (500 m2), and shall not gcnerate flames that extend
ing shall be wrought copper, wrought bronze, or cast 1 foot (305 mm) or more above the top of the verti-
brass. cal portion of the apparatus during the test where I
tested in accordance with NFPA 274. Insulation cov-
1201.3.2.5 Mechanically Formed Tee
erings and linings shall not flame, glow, smolder, or
Mechanically extracted collars shall be formed in a
smoke where tested in accordance with ASTM C 411
continuous operation consisting of drilling a pilot
at the temperature to which they are exposed in serv-
hole and drawing out the tube surface to form a col-
ice. In no case shall the test temperature be less than
lar having a height not less than three times the
thickness of the branch tube wall.
The branch tube shall be notched to comply with
250 0 P (1
1201.3.2.12 Flashing J\'laterial. Flashing material
shall be lead, copper, galvanized iron, or other
I
the inner curve of the run tube and have two dim- approved materials.
ple/depth stops to ensure that penetration of the
1201.3.2.13 Gaskets. Flange gaskets shal1 be metal,
branch tube into the collar is of an approved depth
asbestos, or other approved materials.
for brazing and that the branch tube does not obstruct
the flow in the main line tube. Dimple or depth stops 1201.3.2.14 and Anchors. Hangers and
shall be in line with the run of the tube. The second anchors shall be approved for the use intended. I
dimple sha11 be Y4 of an inch (6.4 mm) above the first 1201.3.2.15 Sleeves. Sleeves shall be of steel, cast-
and shall serve as a visual point of inspection. iron or wrought-iron pipe, or tile.

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TABLE 1201.3.1
MATERIALS FOR HYDRONIC SYSTEM PIPING, TUBING, AND FITTINGS
STANDARDS INSTALLATION
MATERIAL
PIPINGlTUBiNG FITTINGS UNDERGROUND ! ABOVEGROUND
ASTM C 296 X

ASTM 13 43,
-
ASTM HI 35
-~- --~----

ASME B16.24
ASTM B 75, ASME BJ6.15,ASME BI6.18.
Copper/Copper Alloy ASTM B 88, ASTM B 25 (1, ASME B16.22,ASME B16.23, x
ASTM B 302, ASTM B 447 ASME B16.26, ASME B16.29
AWWA ClIO/A21.1 0 1' .... ~~.-.~ .., ......... .
AWWACI15/A21.l5,
AvVWA C151/A21.51
x
ASTrVLA' 53, AsfKfA·l 06,
ASTMA254

ASTM 01527 X

ASTM 0 2846, ASTM F 441, ASTM 0 2846,ASTM F 437,ASTM

X
ASTM F 442 F 438, ASTM F 439, ASTM F 1970
--~--...... . .••. ~~---~ ..••.••.•.....•... - • .- •• ~-........ - _• • _ •..!

ASTM 15 1693,-ASTM 0
ASTM D 2609, ASTM D 2683,
ASTM D 2683, ASTM D 2837,
ASTM 0 3261, ASTM F 1055, X X
ASTM 0 3035, ASTM D 3350,
CSAB137.1
ASTM FlOSS
ASTM F 877, ASTM F 1807,ASTM
ASTM F 876, ASTM F 877 F 1960, AST\1 F 1961, ASTM F x X
2080, ASTM F 2159, CSAB137.5
ASTMF

ASTM F 2623, ASTM F 2769

Cross-Linked Poly~tyle~~/
ASTM F 1281,ASTMF 1974,
Aluminum/Cross-Linked ASTM F 1281, CSAB 137.10
F 2434, CSA 8137,10
X x
Polyethylene(PEX-AL-PEX)
PoJyetylcnel AluminuJ.ll/
Polyethyl~n~~~E-AL-P~L. I
ASTMF 1282,CSABI37.9
CSA B137.9
X x
I Ductile and gray iron.
2 Only type K, L, or M tubing allm'ied to be installed.
Used only for low-pressure hydronic system with water without additives.

1201.3.2.16 Standards. Piping, tubing, valves, 1201.3.3 Fabrication of Joints. Joints shall be made by
joints, fittings, devices, and materials shall be free the use of fittings except as othenvise pemlitted in this
of defects and comply with nationally recognized chapter.
standards.
]201.3.3.1 Screwed Joints. Threads on iron pipe
120] .3.2.17 Marking. Materials and devices shal1
be identified. In addition to the incised marking size (IPS pipe) shal1 be standard taper pipe threads.
required in the standards, hard-drawn copper tubing Burrs shall be removed. Pipe ends shal1 be reamed or
shall be marked in accordance with the applicable filed out to the full size of bore, and chips shall be
standard found in Chapter 17. Color coding shall be removed.
as fo]Jows: 1201.3.3.2 Solder Joints. Surfaces to be joined by
(I) Type L Blue soldering shall be cleaned bright by manual or
(2) Type K - Green mechanical means. The joints shall be fluxed using
(3) Type M Red a listed soldering flux. (See standards for soldering
(4) Type ACR Blue fluxes in Chapter 17). Tubing shall be reamed out to I
(5) Type DWV·- Yellow the full size of bore.

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1201.3.3.3 Welded Joints. Welding shall be per- the use of forming equipment that does not deform or
formed in accordance with nationally recognized reduce appreciably the cross-sectional area of the tubing.
standards by certified welders. 1201.3.6 in Pipe Sizes. Where different sizes
1201.3.3.4 Joints. Flanged joints shall be of pipe or pipe and fittings are to be connected, the
tightened evenly and provided with approved nuts, approved size increasers or reducer fittings shall be used I
bolts, and gaskets. between the two sizes. Where the branch is not less than
two sizes smaller than the main, weldolets or threadolets
1201.3.3.5 Mechanical Joints. Mechanical joints shall be permitted to be used in 1ieu of welding tees.
shall comply with nationally recognized standards. Bushings shall not be used. Eccentric reducing fittings
1201.3.4 Connections. shall be used wherever necessary to provide free
1201.3.4.1 Brass and Copper Joints in drainage of lines.
brass and copper piping shall be threaded, brazed, 1201.3.7 Hangers and Supports. Hot-water and steam I
welded, flanged, or mechanical type. piping shall be supported, anchored, and provided with
swing joints, expansion loops or joints, or other means
1201.3.4.2 Cast-Iron Piping. Joints in cast-iron
to avoid excessive strain on piping, equipment, or the
pipe shall be threaded, flanged, or mechanical type.
building structure. Piping and tubing hangers and SUP-I
1201.3.4.3 Galvanized \Vrought-Iron and Galva- pOliS shall comply with requirements listed in Section
nized Steel Joints in galvanized wrought- 316.0. 1,2& 4J Pipe connections less' than2Y2"
iron and galvanized steel piping shall be threaded, to cooling coils, and similar
flanged, or mechanical type. equipment shall haveflexihle connectors oj' three (3) 90-
1201.3.4.4 Black Wrought-Iron Piping. Joints in degree ~fls'efs in close proximity ~lthe connection.
black wrought-iron shall be threaded, brazed, 1201.3.7.1 In Ground. Piping and tubing in the .........
welded, flanged, or mechanical type, except that ground shall be laid on a firm bed for its entire length
joints built into or embedded in concrete or masonry except where otherwise approved by thc Authority
shall be welded. Having Jurisdiction. Asbestos-cement piping shall be
provided with approved thrust blocking. I
1201.3.4.5 Black Steel Piping. Joints in black steel
1201.3.8 Installation. Piping materials used, except
piping shall be threaded, brazed, welded, flanged, or
valves and similar devices, shall be of a like material,
mechanical type.
except as otherwise acceptable to the Authority Having
1201.3.4.6 Asbestos-Cement Joints in Jurisdiction.
asbestos-cement piping shall be mechanical type and 1201.3.8.1 WaH Thickness. Piping shall be not less
approved for the service temperature intended. than standard-weight brass or copper, Class 150
1201.3.4.7 Tubing. Joints in copper tubing cast-iron, standard-weight wrought iron, ASTM
shall be soldered, brazed, grooved, pressed, flared, Schedule 40 steel, or asbestos-cement of approved I
or eompression that joints under a building pressure rating.
and in or under a concrete slab resting on the ground 1201.3.8.1(A) Condensate Return Lines. Tub-
shall be brazed, or equal, and fittings shall be of ing shall be not less than Type for condensate
wrought copper. Mechanically formed tee fittings return Type L, for steam condenser cooling
are also acceptable where brazed and installed in water underground water lines, and above-
accordance with Section 1201.3.2.5. Solder joints ground water Iines; Type M, for aboveground
shall be made with solders meeting the standard for water 1ines not embedded in concrete or masomy.
solder metal found in Chapter 17. Where steam pres- 1201.3.8.2 Piping Embedded in Structure. Piping
sures exceed 15 psig (l03 kPa) or water pressures shall not be built into or embedded in concrete or
exceed 30 psig (207 kPa), then 50 percent tin-50 per- masonry, except where uscd for radiant panel heat-
cent lead solder shall not be used. Solders and fluxes or cooling. Black steel pipe, wrought-iron pip-
with a lead content which exceeds two-tenths of 1 ing, or Type L copper tubing shall be permitted to be
percent shall be prohibited in piping systems con- embedded.
veying potable water. 1201.3.8.3 Providing for Contraction, .........
and Settling. Piping shall installed so that pip-
1201.3.4.8 Piping to Tubing. Joints connecting pip-
connections, and equipment shaH not be sub-
ing to tubing shall be made with adapter fittings con-
jected to excessive strains or stresses, and provisions
nected as required in Section 120l.3.4.1 through shall be made for expansion, contraction, shrinkage,
Section 1201.3.4.7. and structural settlement.
1201.3.5 Changes in Direction. Changes in direction 1201.3.8.4 Circulation. Piping shall provide
shall be made by the approved use of fittings, except that approved circulation. Piping shall be graded so that I
changes in direction in copper tubing shall be permitted to gases are capable of moving in the direction of the
be made with bends having a radius not less than six diam- water flow to a vented section of the system. Where
eters of the tubing, provided that such bends are made by sections of a piping system cannot be installed with

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the required grade, such sections shall be provided 1201.3.8.6(C) Clearance. There shall be not
with automatic or manual air vents whose discharge less than 1 inch (25.4 mm) clearance from the
is piped to an approved location. Steam traps shall stmcture around steam pipes.
be provided where required. 1201.3.8.6(D) Exposed Exposed pip-
1201.3.8.5 Underground Piping. Piping passing ing subject to excessive corrosion, erosion, or
through or under cinders or other corrosive fill mate- mechanical damage shall be protected.
rials shall be protected from con-osion.
1201.3.8.6(E) Asbestos-Cement Piping.
Exception: \Vhere a soil analysis by an approved Asbestos-cement piping shall not be installed
testing laboratory shows the soil to be free of mate- within a building.
rials that are capable of corroding the pipe to be 1201.3.8.6(F) Roofand Wall Openings. Joints
installed, the requirements for protective coatings at the roof around pipes or appurtenances shall
shall be permitted to be waived. be made watertight by the use of approved
1201.3.8.5(A) Beneath Buildings. Piping lU,Ul111,;:," or flashing material. Exterior wall
located within a building and in, or under, a OD(~mlt1gS shall be made watertight.
concrete floor slab resting on the ground shan 1201.3.8.6(G) Drainage. Means shall be pro-
be installed as follows: vided to drain all piping.
(1) Ferrous piping shall be galvanized and cov- 1201.3.8.6(H) Freezing. Where required, pip-
ered with an approved protective coating. ing outside of a building or in an exterior wall
(2) Copper tubing shall be installed without shall be protected from freezing.
joints. 1201.3.8.7 Trenches and Tunnels. Trenches deeper
(3) Asbestos-cement pipe shall not be installed than the footings of a building or stmcture and par-
beneath a building. alleling the same shall be not less than 45 degrees
(0.79 rad) therefrom, or approved in accordance
1201.3.8.5(B) Outside of Buildings. Under-
with Section 103.0.
ground piping located outside of buildings shall
be installed as follows: 1201.3.8.7(A) ~lechanical Equipment. Use of
mechanical excavating equipment is prohibited
(I) Black wrought-iron and black steel piping
within 2 feet (6] 0 mm) of existing piping or
shall be protected against corrosion by an
appurtenances.
approved pipe wrapping.
(2) Asbestos-cement piping shall be installed
1201.3.8.7(B) Tunneling and Driving. Tunnels
before backfilling, have a clear height of2
in accordance with the manufacturer's
feet (610 mm) above the pipe and shall be lim-
installation instructions, but shall not be
ited in length to one-half the depth of the trench,
installed within 2 feet (610 mm) ofa build-
with a maximum length of 8 feet (2438 mm).
ing.
Where pipes are driven, the drive pipe shall be
1201.3.8.5(C) Openings into Buildings. Voids not less than one size larger than the pipe to be
around piping passing through concrete or laid.
masonry floors or walls shall be sealed at the
1201.3.8.7(C) Backfilling. Excavations shall be
opening into the building. Sleeves shall be pro-
completely backfilled as soon after inspection as
vided at such openings.
practicable. Precaution shall be taken to ensure
1201.3.8.6 Aboveground Sleeves shall be pro- compaction of backfIll around piping without
vided to protect piping through concrete and masonry damage to such piping. Trenches shall be back-
walls. filled in thin to 12 inches (305 mm) above
1201.3.8.6(A) Insulation. The temperature of the top of the piping with clean eatih that shall
surfaces within normal reach of building occu- not contain stones, boulders, cinderfill, or other
pants shall not exceed 140°F (60°C) unless they materials that are capable of damaging or break-
are protected by insulation. Where sleeves are the pipe, or causing corrosive action.
installed, an insulation shall continue full-sized .Mechanical devices, such as bulldozers, graders,
through them. etc., shall be pennitted to then be used to com-
1201.3.8.6(B) Lining. Combustible pOliions of plete backfill to grade. Fill shall be compacted.
unventilated spaces that contain or Precautions shall be taken to ensure permanent
devices whose outside temperature, including stability for pipe laid in tIlled or made
insulation, exceeds 140°F (60°C), shall be lined 1201.3.9 Pressure Testing. The equipment, material, and
with No. 24 gauge (0.021 inch) (0.53 mm) labor necessary for inspection or test shall be furnished
or 1/4 of an inch thick (6.4 mm) insulating mill- by the person to whom the permit is issued or by whom
board. inspection is requested.

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1201.3.9.1 Media. The piping shall be tested with imen preparation and mounting procedures of
water. ASTM E 2231 shall be used. Materials used for pipe I
1201.3.9.2 Pressure Test. Piping shall be tested with coverings and insulation (including the insulation,
a hydrostatic pressure of not less than 100 psig (689 jacket, and lap-seal adhesives) shall have a maxi-
kPa), and 50 psig (345 kPa) more than the operat- mum peak heat release rate of 1.02 E+06 Btu/h (299
ing pressure. This pressure shall be maintained for kW), a maximum total heat release of 4.7 E+04 Btu
not less than 30 minutes. Required tests shall be con- (50 JVIJ), a maximum total smoke release of 5382
ducted by the owner or contractor in the presence of square feet (500 m 2 ), and shall not generate flames
an authorized inspector. The piping being tested that extend 1 foot (305 mm) or more above the top
shall remain exposed to the inspector and shall not of the vertical portion of the apparatus during the I
leak during the test. test where tested in accordance with NFPA 274.
Insulation coverings and linings shall not flame,
1201.3.9.3 Moved Structures. Piping systems of a
glow, smolder, or smoke where tested in accordance
building and parts thereof that are moved from one
with ASTM C 411 at the temperature to which they
foundation to another shall be completely tested as
are exposed in service. In no case shall the test tem-
prescribed elsewhere in this section for new work,
perature be less than 250°F (121 °C).
except that walls or floors need not be removed dur-
ing such test where equivalent means of inspection 1201.4.1.3 Hangers, Sleeves, and Anchors. Hang-
are provided. ers, sleeves, and anchors shall be approved for the I
use intended as recommended by the manufacturer's
1201.3.9.4 Test Waived. No test or inspection shall
instructions. I
be required where a system, or part thereof, is set up
for exhibition purposes and has no connection with 1201.4.1.4 Marking. Materials and devices shall be ........
identified.
a water system.
1201.4.2 Fabrication of Joints. Joining methods shall
1201.3.9.5 Exceptions. In cases where it is imprac-
comply with the performance requirements of ASTM F
tical to provide the aforementioned tests, or for
877. Joints shall be made by one or more of the follow-
minor installations and repairs, the Authority Having
ing methods:
Jurisdiction shall have the authority to make such
(1) Insert fittings of metal with crimp rings of copper
inspection as it deems necessary.
shall be permitted to be used.
1201.4 PEX Tubing. Hydronic piping systems where the
(2) Metallic fittings utilizing compression seals shall be
continuous pressure/temperature does not exceed the values
permitted to be used. I
in Table 1201.4 shall be permitted to be constructed of cross-
(3) ~old expansion fitting~ utilizing a PEX reinfor~ing
linked polyethylene (PEX) tubing.
nng or metal compressIOn sleeve shall be permItted
TABLE 1201.4 to be used.
PEX TUBING PRESSUREITEIVIPERATURE (4) Connections to other piping materials shall be made
of approved types of special transition fittings.
1201.4.3 Changes in Direction. Changes in direction
shall be made by the use of fittings or with pipe bends
1 i

having a radius of not less than six times the outside

80 I diameter of the tubing. No forming equipment or heating
Por SI units: °C = (OP-32)/1.8, 1 pound-force per square inch = 6.8947 kPa is required.
1201.4.1 Materials and Construction. PEX tubing and 1201.5 PEX-AL-PEX. Hydronic piping systems where the
fittings shall be installed in accordance with the manu- continuous pressure/temperature does not exceed the values
facturer's installation instructions. in Table 1201.5 shall be permitted to be constructed of cross-
linked polyethylene/aluminum/cross-linked polyethylene
1201.4.1.1 Fittings. Fittings shall be manufactured (PEX-AL-PEX) piping. I
and tested in accordance with the nationally recog-
nized standards. TABLE 1201.5
PEX-AL-PEX PIPING PRESSUREITEMPERATURE
I
1201.4.1.2 Insulation. Coverings and insulation
used for hot water pipes shall be of material !-_____ T_E_M_P~~~~A~)T-U-R-E------------+I---------------_-_PR_--E~(!=:~i~_R_E______~1
approved for the operating temperature of the sys-
tem. The insulation, jackets, and lap-seal adhesives, 73 J 200
including pipe coverings and linings, shall have a ._ _ _180 I 125 :
200---------·--i-·-----·-----·-------·-10-O---·---· . ··. -·-··~-·--1
flame-spread index not to exceed 25 and a smoke-
developed index not to exceed 50 where tested in For Sl units: °C = COF-32)/1.8, l pound-force per square inch = 6.8947 kPa
accordance with ASTM E 84 or UL 723. The spec-

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1201.5.1 IVlaterials and Construction. PEX-AL-PEX use intended as recommended by the manufacturer's
piping and fittings shall be installed in aecordance with instructions.
the manufacturer's installation instructions. 1201.6.1.3 Marking. Materials and devices shall be
1201.5.1.1 Fittings. Fittings shall be manufactured identified. Polypropylene (PP) pipe and fittings shall 1
and tested in accordance with the nationally recog- be marked in accordance with ASTM F 2389.
nized standards. 1201.6.1.4 Heat-Fusion Joints. Heat-fusion for
polypropylene (PP) pipe and fitting joints shall be
1201.5.1.2 Insulation. Coverings and insulation
installed with socket-type heat-fused polypropylene
used for hot water pipes shall be of materials for the butt-fllsion polypropylene or pipe, or
operating temperature of the system. The insulation, electro-fusion polypropylene fittings. Joint surfaces
jackets, and lap-seal adhesives shall be tested as a shall be clean and free from moishlre. The joint shall
composite developed rating of not exceeding 50 be undisturbed until cool.
where tested in aecordance with building codc stan- 1201.6.1.5 Mechanical and Compression Sleeve
dards. Joints. Mechanical and compression sleeve joints
1201.5.1.3 Sleeves, and Anchors. Hang- shall be installed in accordance with the manufac-
ers, sleeves, and anchors shall be approved for the turer's installation instructions. g
use intended as recommended by the manufacturer's 1201.6.1.6 Transition Connections to
instructions. other piping materials shall be made with approved
1201.5.1.4 IVlarkings. Materials and devices shall types of transition fittings.
be identified. 1201.7 PE-RT Tubing. Hydronic piping systems where the
1201.5.2 Fabrication of Joints. Joining methods shall continuous pressure/temperature does not exceed the values
comply with the performance requirements set forth in in Table 1201.7(1) shall be permitted to be constructed of
ASTM F 1281. Joints shall be made by one or more of raised temperature polyethylene (PE-RT) tubing.
the following methods:
TABLE 1201.7(1)
(I) Insert fittings ofmetaJ with crimp rings of copper shall PE-RT TUBING PRESSUREITEMPERATURE (ASTM F 2623)
be in permitted to be used.
TEMPERATURE PRESSURE
(2) Metallic fittings utilizing a split ring and compres- (OF) (psi)
sion nut shall be pennitted to be used. 73
Connections to other piping materials shall be made 140
of approved types of special transition iittings.
1201.5.3 Changes in Direction. in direction I pound-force per
shall be made by fittings or with bends having a
Those portions of the hot water piping systems in which
radius of not less than five times the outside diameter of
the continuous pressure/temperature relationsh ip does not
the piping. No forming equipment or heating is required.
exceed Table 1201.7(2) shall be pennitted to be constructed of
1201.6 Polypropylene Hydronic piping systems where
raised temperature polyethylene (PE-RT) tubing in accor-
the continuous pressure/temperature does not exceed the val-
dance with ASTM F 2769.
ues in Table 1201.6 shall be permitted to be constructed of
polypropylene (PP) piping. TABLE 1201.7(2)
TABLE 1201.6 PE-RT TUBING PRESSUREfTEMPERATURE (ASTM F 2769)
POLYPROPYLENE PIPING PRESSUREfTEMPERATURE TEMPERATURE PRESSURE
(OF) (psi)
TEMPERATURE PRESSURE
(OF) (psi)
73 200
.For Sl units:
180 100
200 40
For SI units: .8, I pound-force per square inch 6.8947 kPa 1201.7.1 Materials and Construction. PE-RT tubing I
and shall be installed in accordance with the man-
1201.6.1 Materials and Construction. Polypropylene ufacturer's installation instructions. I
pipe and fittings shall be installed in accordance with the 1201.7.1.1 Fittings. Fittings shall be manufactured
manufacturer's installation instructions. and tested in accordance with the Section ]201.7.2.
1201.6.1.1 Fittings shall be manufactured 1201.7.1.2 Sleeves and Anchors. Hang-
and tested in accordance with the ASTM F 2389. ers, sleeves, and anchors shall be approved for the I
1201.6.1.2 Hangers, Sleeves and Anchors. Hang- use intended as recommended by the manufacturer's
ers, sleeves, and anchors shall be approved for the instructions.

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1201.7.1.3 Marking. Materials and devices shall be 1201.8.2 Changes in Direction. Changes in direction
identified. shall be made by the approved use of fittings or with pipe I
1201.7.2 Fabrication of Joints. Fittings shall be manu- bends having a radius of not less than six times the outside
factured and tested In accordance with the application for diameter of the piping. No forming equipment or heating is
which they are intended. Joints shall be made by one or required.
more of the following methods:
(1) Insert fittings of metal or plastic with crimp rings of Part n - Hydronic Panel Heating Systems.
copper shall be permitted to be used.
(2) Metallic fittings utilizing compression seals shall be
1202.0 Scope.
permitted to be used.
1202.1 GeneraL The purpose of this part is to establish and
(3) Connections to other piping materials shall be made
provide minimum standards for the protection of public
of approved types of special transition fittings.
health, welfare, and property by regulating and controlling
1201.7.3 Changes in Direction. Changes in direction the design and installation of panel heating systems.
shall be made by the approved use of fittings or with pipe
bends having a radius of not less than six times the outside
diameter of tubing. No forming equipment or heating is 1203.0 Installation.
required. 1203.1 Design and Installation. Panel systems shall be
1201.8 PE-AL-PE. Hydrollic piping systems where the con- designed and installed in accordance with installation stan-
tinuous pressure/temperature does not exceed the values in dards incorporated in Chapter 17 and the requirements of this
code.
Table 1201.8 shall be permitted to be constructed ofPolyeth-
ylelle/Aluminum/Po)yethylene (PE-AL-PE) piping. 1203.2 Pressure Testing. Piping to be embedded in concrete
shall be pressure-tested prior to pouring concrete. During
TABLE 1201.8
pouring, the pipe shall be maintained at the proposed operat-
PE-AL-PE PRESSURE-TEMPERATURE
ing pressure.
TEMPERATURE PRESSURE
(OF) (psi)
73 200 1204.0 IVIateriats.
l50 1204.1 Panel(s). Piping for heating panels shall be standard-
100 weight steel pipe, Type L copper tubing, or approved plastic
For SI units: °C COF-32)/1.8, 1 pound-force per square inch = 6.8947 kPa pipe or tubing rated at 100 pounds-force per square inch (psi)
(689 kPa) at 180°F (82°C).
1201.8.1 Materials and Construction. PE-AL-PE pip-
ing and fittings shall be installed in aecordance with the 1204.2 Hot-Water Supply Lines. Piping for hot-water sup-
manufacturer's installation instructions. ply 1ines shall be installed in accordance with the require-
ments in Chapter 10.
1201.8.1.tFittings. Fittings shall be manufactured
and tested in accordance with the nationally recog-
n ized standards. 1205.0 Joints.
1201.8.1.2 Hangers, Sleeves, and Anchors. Hang- 1205.1 General. Joints of pipe or tubing forming the panel
ers, sleeves, and anchors shall be approved for the that are embedded in a portion of the building, for example,
use intended as recommended by the manufacturer's concrete or plaster, shall be in accordance with the following:
instructions. (1) Steel pipe welded with electrical arc or oxygen/acetylene
1201.8.1.3 l\'larking. Materials and devices shall be method.
identified. (2) Copper tubing joined with brazing alloys having a melt-
1201.8.1.4 Fabrication of Joints. Joining methods ing point above 1000°F (538°C).
shall comply with ASTM F 1282 or ASTM F 1974.
Joints shall be made by one or more of the following 1206.0 Heat Sources.
methods:
1206.1 General. Heat sources for generating hot water for
(1) Insert fittings of metal or plastic with erimp use in hydronic panel radiant heating systems shall include
rings of copper shall be permitted to be used. conventional fossil fuel, hot water boilers, electrical-resis-
(2) Metallic fittings utilizing compression seals tance heated boilers, air/water or water/water heat pumps, or
shall be permitted to be used. solar heat collector systems. A latter system shall be permit-
(3) Connections to other piping materials shall be ted to include booster or backup heating units.
made of approved types of special transition fit- Systems shall be protected by pressure-temperature relief
tings. valves as outlined in this code.

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1207.0 Testing.
1207.1 General. Approved piping or tubing installed as a por-
tion of a radiant panel system that will be embedded in the
walls, floors, or ceilings ofthe building it is designed to heat
shall be tested for leaks by the hydrostatic test method by
applying not less than 100 psi (689 kPa) water pressure or
one and one-half times the operating pressure, whichever is
greater.
For metal piping, a pressure gauge shall be connected to
the piping, and after the pressure has been raised, the hydro-
static pressure connection shall be discontinued and the sys-
tems under pressure shall remain at the test pressure for a
period of time to detennine whether leaks exist in the system.
A leak shall be indicated by the pressure drop on the gauge.
The test period sha11 be not less than 30 minutes.
For f1exible plastic piping, the test pressure shall be
app1ied for a period of 30 minutes. During this time, the sys-
tem shall be maintained at the test pressure by the periodic
addition of makeup water to compensate for the initial stretch-
ing of the pipe. The system shall be visually inspected for
tightness.
Tests for tightness of radiant piping systems shall be wit-
nessed by the Authority Having Jurisdiction.

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CHAPTER 13 - FUEL GAS PIPING
(Matrix Adoption Tables are non-regulatory, intended only as an aid to the user. See Chapter 1 for state agency authority and building application.)

DSA
BSC SFM DPH AGR DWR CA I Sl SlC

Adopt Entire Chapter x X X X

Adopt Entire as amended
(amended sections listed

Adopt only those sections that are

listed below
Chapter/Section

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PIPING

Part I Fuel building piping system-that is, temporary fixed piping

for building heat.
1301.0 Scope of Gas Piping. (14) Installation of LP-Gas systems for railroad switch
heating.
1301.1 Coverage of Piping System. Coverage of piping
systems shall extend from the point of delivery to the appli- (15) Installation of LP-Gas and compressed natural gas
ance connections. For other than undiluted liquefied petro- systems on vehicles.
leum gas systems, the point of delivery shall be the outlet of (16) Gas piping, meters, gas-pressure regulators, and other
the service meter assembly or the outlet of the service regu- appurtenances used by the serving gas supplier in distri-
lator or service shutotTvalve where no meter is provided. For bution of gas, other than undiluted LP-Gas. [NFPA 54-
undiluted liquefied petroleum gas systems, the point of 12:l.1.1
delivery shall be considered the outlet of the tinal pressure
regulator, exclusive of the line gas regulators where no meter
1302.0 General.

Iis installed. Where a meter is installed, the point of delivery

shall be the outlet of the meter. [NFPA 54-12:1.1.1.1(A)]
] 301.2 Piping System Requirements. Piping systems
1302.1 Installation. The regulations of this chapter shall
govem the installation of fuel gas piping in or in connection
with a building, structure or within the property lines ofprcm-
requirements shall include design, materials, components,
ises up to 5 pounds-force per square inch (psi) (34 kPa), other
fabrications, assembly, installation, inspection, oper-
than service pipe. Fuel oil piping systems shall be installed
ation, and maintenance. [NFPA 54:1.1.1.1(C)]
in accordance with NFPA 31.
1301.3 Applications. This code shall not apply to the
following (reference standards for some of which appear in
Chapter 1 1303.0 Inspection.
I (1) Portable LP-Gas appliances that are not connected to a 1303.1 Inspection Notification. Upon completion of the
fixed fuel piping system. installation, alteration, or repair of gas piping, and prior to the
use thereof, the Authority Having Jurisdiction shall be noti-
Installation of appliances such as brooders, dehydrators,
dryers, and irrigation equipment used for agricultural fied that such gas piping is ready for inspection.
purposes. 1303.2 Excavation. Excavations required for the installation
(3) Raw material (feedstock) applications except for piping of underground piping shall be kept open until such time as
to special atmosphere generators. the piping has been inspected and approved. \Vhere such
piping is covered or concealed before such approval, it shall
(4) Oxygen-fuel gas cutting and welding systems.
be exposed upon the direction of the Authority Having Juris-
(5) Industrial gas applications using such gases as aeetylene diction.
and acetylenic compounds, hydrogen, ammonia, carbon 1303.3 of Inspections. The Authority Having Jurisdic-
monoxide, oxygen, and nitrogen. tion shall make the following inspections and either shall
(6) Petroleum refineries, pipeline eompressor or pumping approve that portion of the work as completed, or shall notify
stations, loading tenninaIs, compounding plants, refinery the permit holder wherein the same fails to be in accordance
tank farms, and natural gas processing plants. with this code.
(7) Large integrated chemical plants or portions of sllch 1303.3.1 Rough Inspection. This inspection
plants where flammable or combustible liquids or gases shall be made after gas piping authorized by the permit
are produeed by chemical reactions or used in chemical has been installed before such piping has been covered or
reactions. concealed, or before fixture or appliance has been
attached thereto. This inspection sha]] include a detenni-
(8) LP-Gas installations at utility gas plants.
nation that the gas piping size, material, and installation
(9) Liquefied natural gas (LNG) installations. meet the requirements of this code.
(10) Fuel-gas piping in electric utility power plants. 1303.3.2 Final Piping Inspection. This inspection shall
(11) Proprietary items of equipment, apparatus~ or instruments, be made after piping authorized by the permit has been
such as gas-generating sets, compressors, and calorimeters. installed and after portions thereof that are to be covered
or concealed are so concealed and before fixture, appli-
(12) LP-Gas equipment for vaporization, gas mixing, and gas
ance, or shutoff valve has been attached thereto. This
manufacturing.
inspection shall comply with Section 1316.] . Test gauges
(13) LP-Gas piping for buildings under construction or reno- used in conducting tests shall be in accordance with
vations that are not to become part of the permanent Section 1303.3.3.

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1303.3.3 Test Gauges. Tests required by this code, which 1306.0 Authority to Disconnect.
are performed utilizing dial gauges, shall be limited to 1306.1 Disconnection. The Authority Having Jurisdiction or
gauges having the fonowing pressure graduations or the serving gas supplier is hereby authorized to disconnect
incrementations. gas piping or appliance or both that shall be found not to be
1303.3.3.1 Pressure Tests (10 psi or less). Required in accordance with the requirements of this code or that are
pressure tests of 10 psi (69 kPa) or less shall be found defeetive and in such condition as to endanger life or
performed with gauges of 0.10 psi (0.69 kPa) incre- property.
mentation or less. 1306.2 Notice. Where such disconnection has been made, a
1303.3.3.2 Pressure Tests (greater than 10 to notice shall be attached to such gas piping or appliance or
] 00 psi). Required pressure tests exceeding 10 both that shall state the same has been disconnected, together
(69 kPa) but less than or equal to 100 psi (689 kPa) with the reasons thereof
sha11 be performed with gauges of 1 psi (7 kPa) incre- 1306.3 Capped Outlets. It shall be unlawful to remove or
mentation or less. disconnect gas piping or gas appliance without capping or
1303.3.3.3 Pressure Tests (exceeding 100 plugging with a screw joint fitting, the outlet from which said
Required pressure tests exceeding] 00 psi (689 kPa) pipe or appliance was removed. Outlets to which gas appli-
shall be performed with gauges incremented for 2 ances are not connected shall be left capped, gastight on a
percent or less of the required test pressure. piping system that has been installed, altered, or repaired.
] 303.3.3.4 Pressure Test gauges shall have Where an approved listed quick-disconnect
a pressure range not exceeding twice the test pres- device is used.
sure applied.
1303.4 Waived. In eases where the work author- .1307.0 Temporary Use of Gas.
ized by the pennit consists of a minor installation of additional
1307.1 General. Where temporary use of gas is desired and
piping to piping already connected to a gas meter, the fore- the Authority Having Jurisdietion deems the use necessary, a
going inspections shall be pennitted to be waived at the discre- pennit shall be pennitted to be issued for such use for a period
tion of the Authority Having Jurisdiction. In this event, the of time not to exceed that designated by the Authority Having
Authority Having Jurisdiction shall make such inspection as Jurisdiction, provided that such gas piping system otherwise
deemed advisable in order to be assured that the work has been is in accordance with to the requirements of this code
perfonned in accordance with the intent of this code. regarding materiaL sizing, and safety.

1304.0 Certificate of Inspection. 1308.0 Gas System Design, Materials, and Compo-
1304.1 Issuance. Where upon final piping inspection, the nents.
installation is found to be in accordance with the provisions 1308.1 Installation of Piping System. Where required by the
of this code, a certificate of inspection shall be permitted to be Authority Having Jurisdiction, a piping sketch or plan shall be
issued by the Authority Having Jurisdiction. prepared before proceeding with the installation. This plan
1304.2 Gas Supplier. A copy of the certificate of snch final shall show the proposed location of piping, the size of
piping inspection shall be issued to the serving gas supplier different branches, the various load demands, and the loca-
supplying gas to the premises. tion of the point of delivery. [NFPA 54:5.1.1]
1304.3 Unla''''ful. It shall be unlawful for a serving gas 1308.1.1 Addition to Existing System. Where additional
supplier or person furnishing gas, to tum on or cause to be appliances are being connected to a gas piping system,
turned on, fuel gas or a gas meter or meters until such certifi- the existing piping shall be checked to determine whether
cate of final inspection, as herein provided, has been issued. it has adequate capacity. \Vhere inadequate, the existing I
system shall be enlarged as required, or separate gas
1305.0 to Render Gas Service. piping of approved capacity shall be provided. [NFPA I
1305.1 Authorized Personnel. It shall be unlawful for a 54:5.1.2]
person, firm, or corporation, excepting an authorized or 1308.2 Provision for Location of Point of Delivery. The
employee of a person, firm, or corporation engaged in the location of the point of delivery shall be acceptable to the
business of furnishing or supplying gas and whose service serving gas supplier. [NFPA 54:5.2]
pipes supply or connect with the paIiicular premises, to turn on 1308.3 Interconnections Between Gas Systems.
or reconnect gas service in or on a premises where gas service 1308.3.1 Interconnections Supplying Separate Users.
is, at the time, not rendered. \Vhere two or more meters, or two or more service regu-
1305.2 Outlets. It shall be unlawful to tum on or connect gas lators where meters are not provided, are located on the
in or on the premises unless outlets are properly and securely same premises and supply separate users, the gas piping
connected to gas appliances or eapped or plugged with screw systems shall not be interconnected on the outlet side of
joint the meters or service regulators. [NFPA 54:5.3.l ]

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1308.3.2 Interconnections fOl' Standby Fuels. Where a TABLE 1308.4.1

supplementary gas for standby use is connected down- APPROXIMATE GAS INPUT FOR TYPICAL APPLIANCES
stream from a meter or a service regulator where a meter [NFPA 54: TABLE 5.4.2.1]
is not provided, a device to prevent backt10w shall be
INPUT
installed. A three-way valve installed to admit the APPLIANCE
(Btulh approx.)
standby supply, and at the same time shut off the regular rSpace Heating
supply, shall be permitted to be used for this purpose. i Warm air furnace
[NFPA 54:5.3.2J 100000
Single family
1308.4 Sizing of Gas Piping Systems. Gas piping systems 60000
Multifamily, per unit
shall be of such size and so installed as to provide a supply of
gas to meet the maximum demand and supply gas to each Hydronic boiler
appliance inlet at not less than the minimum supply pressure Single family 100000
required by the appliance. [NFPA 54:5.4.1] Multifamily, per unit 60000
1308.4.1 l\laximum Gas Demand. The volumetric flow Space and \Vater Heating Units
rate of gas to be provided (in cubic feet per hour) shall be
Hydronic boiler
calculated using the manufacturer's input ratings of the
appliance served, adjusted for altitude. Where the input Single family 120000
rating is not indicated, the gas supplier, appliance manu- Multifamily, per unit 75000
facturer, or a qualified agency shall be contacted or the Appliances
rating from Table 1308.4.1 shall be used for estimating the
Water heater, automatic storage
volumetric flow rate of gas to be supplied.
30 to 40 gallon tank 35000
The total connected hourly load shall be used as the ! Water heater, automatic storage
basis for pipe sizing, assuming the appliances are oper- 50 gallon tank 50000
ating at full capacity simultaneously.
i Water heater, automatic instantaneous
Exception: Sizing shall be permitted to be based upon
Capacity at 2 gallons per minute 142800
established load diversity factors. [NFPA 54-12:5.4.2J
Capacity at 4 per minute 285000
1308.4.2 Sizing 1\1ethods. Gas piping shall be sized in
accordance with one of the following: Capacity at 6 gallons per minute 428400
IWater heater, domestic, circulating or
(1) Pipe sizing tables or sizing equations in this chapter.
side-arm 35000
(2) Other approved engineering methods acceptable to
the Authority Having Jurisdiction. CCooking Appliances
(3) Sizing tables included in a listed piping system i Range, freestanding, domestic 65000
manufacturer's instructions. [NFPA 54:5.4.3] i Built-in oven or broiler unit, domestic 25000
1308.4.3 Allowable Pressure Drop. The design pressure i Built-in top unit, domestic 40000
loss in a piping system under maximum probable !low
conditions, from the point of dclivery to the inlet connec- :Refrigerator 3000
tion of the appliance, shall bc such that the supply pres-
Clothes dryer, Type 1 (domestic) 35000
surc at thc appliance is greater than or equal to the
minimum pressure required by the appliance. [NFPA •Gas fireplace direct vent 40000
54:5.4.4J Gas log 80000
1308.5 Acceptable Piping Materials and Joining Methods. Barbecue 40000
Materials used for piping systems shall be in accordancc with ; Gaslight 2500
thc requirements of this chapter or shall be acceptable to the
For Sf units: 1000 British thermal units per hour 0.293 kW
Authority Having Jurisdiction. [NFPA 54:5.6.1.1]
1308.5.1 Materials. Pipe, fittings, valves, or other mate- 1308.5.2 Metallic Pipe.
rials shall not be used again unless they are frce offoreign 1308.5.2.1 Cast-Iron. Cast-iron pipe shall not be
materials and have been ascel1ained to be approved for the uscd. [NFPA 54:5.6.2.1J
service intended. [NFPA 54:5.6.1.2]
1308.5.2.2 Steel and Steel and
1308.5.1.1 Other .Materials. Material not covered wrought-iron pipe shall be not less than standard
by the standards specifications listed herein shall be weight (Schedule 40) and shall comply with one of
investigated and tested to dctennine that it is safe and the following standards:
approved for the proposed service and, in addition,
(1) ASME B36.10
shall be recommended for that service by the manu-
facturer and shall be acceptable to the Authority (2) ASTMA53
Having Jurisdiction. [NFPA 54:5.6.1.3] (3) ASTMA 106 [NFPA 54:5.6.2.2]

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1308.5.2.3 Copper and Brass. Copper and brass 1308.5.6.2 Service Head Adapters and Fie.ld-
pipe shall not be used where the gas contains more Assembled Anodeless Risers. Service head
than an average of 0.3 grains of hydrogen sulfide per adapters and field assembled anode less risers incor-
100 standard cubic feet (sct) of gas (0.7 mg/lOO L). porating service head adapters shall be recom-
[NFPA 54:5.6.2.3] mended by the manufacturer for the gas used and I
Threaded copper, brass, or aluminum alloy pipe shall be design-certified to be in accordance with the
shall not be used with gases corrosive to such mate- requirements of Category I of ASTM D 2513. The I
riaL [NFPA 54:5.6.2.4] manufacturer shall provide the user qualified instal-
1308.5.2.4 Aluminum Alloy. Aluminum alloy pipe lation instmctions. [NFPA 54:5.6.4.3(2)] I
shall comply with ASTM B 241 (except that the use
of alloy 5456 is prohibited) and shall be marked at 1308.5.6.3 Undiluted Petroleum Gas
each end of each length indicating compliance. The use of plastic pipe, tubing, and fittings
Aluminum alloy pipe shall be coated to protect in undiluted liquefied petroleum gas piping systems
against external corrosion where it is in contact with shall be in accordance with NFPA 58. [NFPA
masonry, plaster, insulation, or is subject to repeated 54:5.6.4.3(3)]
wettings by such liquids as water, detergents, or 1308.5.7 Workmanship and Defects. Gas pipe, tubing,
sewage. [NFPA 54:5.6.2.5J
and fittings shall be clear and free from cutting butTS and
1308.5.3 l\1etaUic Seamless copper, aluminum
defects in structure or threading, and shall be thoroughly
alloy, or steel tubing shall not be used with gases corro-
brushed and chip and scale blown. Defects in pipe, tubing,
sive to such material. [NFPA 54:5.6.3]
and fittings shall not be repaired. Defective pipe, tubing,
1308.5.3.1 Steel. Steel tubing shall comply with
and fittings shall be replaced. [NFPA 54:5.6.5J
ASTM A254. [NFPA 54:5.6.3.1J
1308.5.3.2 Copper and Brass. Copper and brass 1308.5.8 Protective Coating. Where in contact with
tubing shall not be used where the gas contains more material or atmosphere exerting a corrosive action,
than an average of 0.3 grains of hydrogen sulfide per metallic piping and fittings coated with a corrosion-resis-
100 scf of gas (0.7 mg/100 Copper tubing shall tant material shall be used. External or internal coatings
comply with standard Type K or L ofASTM B 88 or or linings used on piping or components shaH not be
ASTM B 280. [NFPA 54:5.6.3.2] considered as adding strength. [NFPA 54:5.6.6J
1308.5.3.3 AluminumAUoy.Aluminum alloy tubing 1308.5.9 J\1.etallic Threads. Metallic pipe and
shall comply with ASTM B 210 or ASTM B 241. fitting threads shall be taper pipe threads and shall
Aluminum alloy tubing shall be coated to protect comply with ASME Bl.20.1. [NFPA 54:5.6.7.1 J
against external COlTosion where it is in contact with
masonry, plastel~ insulation, or is subject to repeated 1308.5.9.1 Threads. Pipe with threads that
wettings by such liquids as water, detergent, or arc stripped, chipped, eOlToded, or otherwise damaged
sewage. Aluminum alloy tubing shall not be used in shall not be used. Where a weld opens during the oper-
exterior locations or underground. [NFPA 54:5.6.3.3] ation of cutting or threading, that portion of the pipe
1308.5.3.4 Corrugated Stainless Steel. Corrugated shall not be used. [NFPA 54:5.6.7.2]
stainless steel tubing shall be tested and listed in 1308.5.9.2 Number of Threads. Field threading of
accordance with the construction l installation, and metallic pipe shall be in accordance with Table
performance requirements of CSA LC-l. [NFPA 1308.5.9.2. [NFPA 54:5.6.7.3J
54:5.6.3.4]
1308.5.4 Plastic and Polyethylene TABLE 1308.5.9.2
plastic pipe, tubing, and fittings used to supply fuel gas SPECIFICATIONS FOR THREADING METALLIC PIPE
shall be in accordance with ASTM D 2513. Pipe to be used [NFPA 54: TABLE 5.6.7.3]
shall be marked and "ASTM D 2513." [NFPA 54- APPROXiMATE LENGTH APPROXIMATE
12:5.6.4.1.] J OF THREADED NUMBER OF THREADS
PORTION (inches) TO BE CUT
1308.5.5 Vent Plastic pipe and fittings 14 10
used to connect regulator vents to remote vent tenninations 10
shall be PVC in accordance with UL651. PVC vent piping 10
shall not be installed indoors. [NFPA 54-12:5.6.4.2J
11
1308.5.6 AnodeJess Risers. Anodcless risers shall comply
with Section 1308.5.6.1 through Section 1308.5.6.3. [NFPA
54:5.6.4.3]
1308.5.6.1 Factory - Assembled Anodeless Risers.
Factory-assembled anodeless risers shall be recom-
mended by the manufacturer for the gas used and
For Slunits: I inch 25.4 111m
shan be leak-tested by the manufacturer in accor-
dance with written procedures. [NFPA 54:5.6.4.3(1)]

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1308.5.9.3 Thread .Ioint Compounds. Thread joint (e) Fittings in sizes 6 inches (150 mm) and
compounds shall be resistant to the action of lique- larger shall not be used unless approved by
tied petroleum gas or to other chemical constituents the Authority Having Jurisdiction.
of the gases to be conducted through the piping. (6) Aluminum alloy fitting threads shal1 not form
[NFPA 54-12:5.6.7.4] the joint seal.
1308.5.10 Metallic Piping Joints and The type (7) Zinc-aluminum alloy fittings shall not be used
of piping joint used shal1 be approved for the pressure-
in systems containing flammable gas-air
temperature conditions and shall be selected giving
mixtures.
consideration to joint tightness and mechanical strength
under the service conditions. The joint shall be able to (8) Special fittings such as couplings; proprietary-
sustain the maximum end force due to the internal pres- type joints; saddle tees; gland-type compression
sure and additional forces due to temperature expansion fittings; and flared, flareless, or compression-
or contraction, vibration, fatigue, or the weight of the pipe type tubing fittings shall be:
and its contents. [NFPA 54:5.6.8J (a) Used within the fitting manut~lcturer's
1308.5.10.1 Pipe Joints. Pipe joints shall be threaded, pressure-temperature recommendations.
flanged, brazed, press connected, or welded. Where (b) Used within the service conditions antici-
nonferrous pipe is brazed, the brazing materials shall pated with respect to vibration, fatigue,
have a melting point in excess of 1000°F (538°C). thermal expansion, or contraction.
Brazing alloys shall not contain more than 0.05
(c) Installed or braced to prevent separation of
percent phosphorus. [NFPA 54:5.6.8.1 J
the joint by gas pressure or external phys-
1308,5.1 0.2 Joints. Tubingjoints shall either ical darnage.
be made with approved gas tubing fittings, be brazed
(d) Acceptable to the Authority Having Jurjs-
with a material having a melting point in excess of
diction. [NFPA 54:5.6.8.4J
lOOO°F (538°C), or made by press-connect fittings
in accordance with CSA LC-4. Brazing alloys shall 1308.5.11 Plastic Joints, and Plastic
not contain more than 0.05 percent phosphorus. pipe, tubing, and fittings shall be installed in accordance
[NFPA 54:5.6.8.2J with the manufacturer's installation instructions. Section
1308.5.10.3 Flared Joints. Flaredjoints shall be used 1308.5.11.1 through Section 1308.5.11.4 shall be observed
in systems constructed from nonferrous pipe and where making such joints. [NFPA 54:5.6.9]
tubing where experience or tests have demonstrated 1308.S.H.l Joint The joint shall be
that the joint is approved for the conditions and where designed and installed so that the longitudinal
provisions are made in the design to prevent separa- pullout resistance of the joint shall be equal to the
tion of the joints. [NFPA 54:5.6.8.3] tensile strength of the plastic piping material. [NFPA
1308.5.10.4 Metallic Pipe (Including 54:5.6.9(I)J
Valves, Metallic pipe fittings 1308.5.11.2 Heat-Fusion Joint. Heat-fusion joints
shall comply with the follm:ving: shall be made in accordance with AWS B2.4. Joints
(1) Threaded fittings in sizes exceeding 4 inches (100 shall be made with the joining method recommended
mm) shall not be used unless acceptable to the by the pipe manufacturer. Heat-fusion fittings shall be
Authority Having Jurisdiction. marked "ASTM D 2513." [NFPA 54:5.6.9(2)]
(2) Fittings used with steel or wrought-iron pipe shall 1308.5.11.3 Compression-Type Mechanical Joints.
be steel, brass, bronze, malleable iron, or cast- Where compression-type mechanical joints are used,
iron. the gasket material in the fitting shall be compatible
Fittings used with copper or brass pipe shall be with the plastic piping and with the gas distributed by
copper, brass, or bronze. the system. An internal tubular rigid stiffener shall be
(4) Fittings used with aluminum alloy pipe shall be of used in conjunction with the fitting. The stiffener shall
aluminum alloy. be flush with the end of the pipe or tubing, shall extend
not less than the outside end of the pipe or tubing, and
(5) Cast-iron fittings.
shall extend not less than to the outside end of the
(a) Flanges shall be permitted. compression fitting where installed. The stifiener shall
(b) Bushings shall not be used. be free of rough or sharp edges and shall not be a
(c) Fittings shall not be used 111 systems forced fit in the plastic. Split tubu 1ar stiffeners shall
containing flammable mixtures. not be used. [NFPA 54:5.6.9(3)J
(d) Fittings in sizes 4 inches (100 mm) and 1308.5.11.4 Petroleum Gas
larger shall not be used indoors unless Systems. Plastic piping joints and fittings for usc in
approved by the Authority Having Juris- liquefied petroleum gas-piping systems shall be in
diction. accordance with NFPA 58. [NFPA 54:5.6.9(4)J

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1308.5.12 Flanges. Flanges shall comply with ASME 1308.6.3 Meter Protection. Meters shall be protected
BI6.1, ASME B16.20, or MSS SP-6. The pressure- against overpressure, backpressure, and vacuum. [NFPA I
temperature ratings shall equal or exceed that required 54-12:5.7.4]
by the application. [NFPA 54:5.6.l 0]
1308.6.4 Identification. Gas piping at multiple meter
1308.5.12.1 Facings. Standard shall installations shall be marked by a metal or other
be permitted for use under this code. Where 150 psi
permanent means attached by the installing agency,
(1034 kPa) steel flanges are bolted to Class J 25 cast-
designating the building or the part of the building being
iron tlanges, the raised face on the steel flange shall
be removed. [NFPA 54:5.6.10.1] supplied. [NFPA 54:5.7.5]
1308.5.12.2 Flanges. Lapped
be used aboveground or in exposed locations acces-
sible for inspection. [NFPA 54:5.6.10.2]
shall 1308.7 Gas Pressure Regulators. A line gas pressure regu-
lator shall be installed where the gas supply pressure exceeds
that at which the appliance is designed to operate or varies
I
1308.5.13 Gaskets. The material for gaskets beyond design pressure limits. [NFPA 54-12:5.8.1J
shall be capable of withstanding the design temperature 1308.7.1 Overpressure Protection. vVhere the gas
and prcssure of the piping system and the chemical supply design pressure in piping systems located indoors
constituents of the gas being conducted without change exceeds 2 psi (14 kPa) and line pressure regulators are
to its chemical and physical properties. The effects of fire
installed to reduce the supply pressure to 14 inches water
exposure to the joint shall be considered in choosing the
column (3.5 kPa) or less, the following shall apply:
material. [NFPA 54:5.6. J IJ Flange gaskets shall comply
with the following requirements: (1) Regulators shall be provided with factory installed
(1) Acceptable materials include the following: overpressure protection devices.
(a) Metal (plain or corrugated) (2) Overpressure protection devices shall limit the pres-
(b) Composition sure downstream of the line pressure regulator to 2
(c) Aluminum "0" and spiral-wound metal psi (14 kPa) in the event of failure of the 1ine pres-
gaskets [NFPA 54-12:5.6.11.1] sure regulator. [NFPA 54-12:5.8.3]
(2) Where a tlanged joint is opened, the gasket shall be 1308.7.2 Listing. Line gas pressure regulators shall be
replaced. [NFPA 54:5.6.11 listed in accordance with CSA Z2J .80. [NFPA 54:5.8.2J
(3) Full-face shall be used with bronze and cast- 1308.7.3 Location. The gas pressure regulator shall be
iron f1anges. [NFPA 54:5.6.1] .3J accessible for servicing. [NFPA 54:5.8.3J
1308.6 Gas l\leters. Gas meters sha]] be selected for the 1308.7.4 Regulator Protection. Pressure regulators shall
maximum expected pressure and permissible pressure drop. be protected against physical damage. [NFPA 54:5.8.4]
[NFPA 54:5.7.1]
1308.7.5 ' O r . . ." , , , , , , .
1308.6.1 Location. Gas meters shall be located in venti-
lated spaces readily accessible for examination, reading, 1308.7.5.1 Line Gas Pressure Regulators. Line gas
replacement, or necessary maintenance. [NFPA pressure regulators shall be installed and designed
54:5.7.2.1J in accordance with the following requirements:
1308.6.1.1 Subject to Damage. Gas meters shall not (1) An independent vent to the exterior of the
be placed where they will be subjected to damage, building, sized in accordance with the regulator
such as adjacent to a driveway; under a fire escape; manufacturer's instructions, shall be provided
in public passages, halls, or coal bins, or where they where the location of a regulator is such that a
will be subject to excessive corrosion or vibration. ruptured diaphragm will cause a hazard. Where
[NFPA 54:5.7.2.2]
more than one regulator is at a location, each
1308.6.1.2 Extreme Temperatures. Gas meters regulator shall have a separate vent to the
shall not be located where they will be subjected to outdoors, or where approved by the Authority I
extreme temperatures or sudden extreme changes in Having Jurisdiction, the vent lines shal1 be
temperature. Meters shall not be located in areas
permitted to be manifolded in accordance with
where they are subjected to temperatures beyond
accepted engineering practices to minimize
those recommended by the manufacturer. [N FPA
backpressure in the event of diaphragm failure.
54:5.7.2.3J
(See Section 1308.7.5.3 for information on I
308.6.2 Supports. Gas meters shall be supported or
properly locating the vent.) Materials for vent
connected to rigid piping so as not to exert a strain on the
piping shall comply with Section 1308.5.
meters. Where flexible connectors are used to connect a
gas meter to downstream piping at mobile homes in Exception: A regulator and vent limiting means
mobile home parks, the meter shall be supported by a combination listed in accordance with CSA
post or bracket placed in a finn footing or by other means Z21.80 shall be permitted to be used without a
providing equivalent support. [NFPA 54:5.7.3J vent to the outdoors.

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(2) The vent shall be designed to prevent the entry of compressed air or oxygen at pressures of 5 psi (34 kPa) or
water, or other foreign materials that will more. [NFPA 54:5.10.1]
cause t)IOCK2lge. 130S.S.1Protective Devices. Protective devices shall
(3) The regulator vent shall terminate not less than 3 include, but not be limited to the following:
feet (914 mm) from a source of ignition. ( I) Check valves.
At locations where regulators will be submerged (2) Three-way valves (of the type that completely closes
during floods, a anti flood-type breather one side before starting to open the other
vent fitting shall be installed, or the vent line shall (3) Reverse flow indicators controlling positive shutoff
be extended above the of the expected flood valves.
waters.
(4) Normally closed air-actuated positive shutoff pres-
(5) A regulator shall not be vented to the appliance sure regulators. [NFPA 54:5.1O.2J
flue or exhaust system. [NFPA 54:5.8.5.1J
1308.9 Low-Pressure Protection. A protective device shall
1308.7.5.2 Venting of Gas Pressure be installed between the meter and the appliance or equip-
Venting of gas appliance pressure regu- ment where the operation of the appliance or equipment is
lators shall be in accordance with Section \310.0. such that it is capable of producing a vacuum or a dangerous
[NFPA 54:5.8.5.2J reduction in gas pressure at the meter. Such protective devices
1308.7.5.3 Vents. The discharge stacks, vents, or include, but are not limited to, mechanical, diaphragm-oper-
outlet parts of all pressure-relieving and pressure- ated, or electrically operated low-pressure shutoff valves.
limiting devices shall be located so that gas is [NFPA 54-12:5.11 J
discharged into the outdoors. Discharge stacks or 130S.1 0 Shutoff Valves. Shutoff valves shall be approved
vents shall be designed to prevent the entry of water, and shall be selected consideration to pressure drop,
insects, or other foreign material that could cause service involved, emergency use, and reliability of operation.
blockage. The discharge stack or vent line shall be Shutoff valves of size I inch mm) National Pipe Thread
not less than the same size as the outlet of the pres- and smaller shall be listed. [NFPA 54:5.12]
sure-re1ieving device. [NFPA 54:5.9.7]
130S.11 and Piping systems shall be
1308.7.5.4 Discharge of Vents. The discharge of (:esigned to p~·even.t_failure from thermal expansion or contrac-I
vents shall be installed and designed in accordance hon. )4- J 2.).14.1 J I
with the following:
1308.11.1 Special Local Conditions. Where local condi-
( 1) The stacks, vents, or outlet parts of tions include earthquake, tornado, unstable ground, or
pressure-relieving and pressure-limiting devices flood hazards, special consideration shall be given to
shall be located so that gas is safely discharged increased strength and flexibility of piping sUPP0I1S and
into the outdoors. connections. [NFPA 54:5.14.2J
(2) Discharge stacks or vents shall be designed to
prevent the entry of water, insects, or other
1309.0 Excess Flow Valve.
foreign material that could cause blockage. The
discharge stack or vent line shall be not less 1309.1 General. Where automatic excess flow valves are
than the same size as the outlet of the pressure- installed, they shall be listed, sized, and installed in accor-
relieving device. [NFPA 54:5.9.7] dance with the manufacturer's installation instructions.
[NFPA 54:5.13]
1308.7.6 Piping. Valved and regulated bypasses
shall be permitted to be placed around gas line pressure
regulators where continuity of service is imperative. 1310.0 of Gas Pressure Regulators.
[NFPA 54:5.8.6J 1310.1 General. Venting of gas appliance pressure regulators
1308.7.7 Identification. Line pressure regulators at shall be in accordance with the following requirements:
mUltiple regulator installations shall be marked by a metal (I) Appliance pressure regulators requiring access to the I
or other permanent means designating the building or atmosphere for successful operation shall be equipped with
the part of the building supplied. [NFPA vent piping leading outdoors or, where the regulator vent is
1308.S Backpressure Protection. Protective devices shall be an integral part of the appliance, into the combustion
installed as close to the appliance as practical where the chamber adjacent to a continuous pilot, unless constructed
of the appliance connected is such that air, oxygen, or standby or equipped with a vent limiting means to limit the escape
gases are capable of being forced into the gas supply system. of gas from the vent opening in the event of diaphragm
Gas and air combustion mixers incorporating double failure.
diaphragm "zero" or "atmosphere" govemors or regulators (2) Vent limiting means shall be employed on listed appli-
shall require no further protection unless connected directly to ance pressure regulators.

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(3) In the case of vents leading outdoors, means shall be 1311.1.4 Protection Freezing. Where the
employed to prevent water from this piping and formation of hydrates or ice is known to occur, piping
also to prevent blockage of vents by insects and foreign shall be protected against freezing. [NFPA 54:7.1.4]
matter. 1311.1.5 through Foundation Wall. Under-
Under no circumstances shall a regulator be vented to the ground piping installed through the outer foundation or
appliance flue or exhaust
(5) In the case of vents the combustion chamber. the
basement wall of a building shall be encased in a protec-
tive sleeve or protected by an approved dcvice or
method. The space between the gas p. iping and the sleeve
I
vent shall be located so the escaping gas will be readily and between the sleeve and the wall shall bc sealed to
ignited by the pilot and the heat liberated thereby will not prevent entry of gas and water. [NFPA 54-12:7.1.5J
adversely affect the n0n11al operation ofthe safety shutoff
1311.1.6 Piping Beneath Buildings.
system. The tenninus of the vent shall be securely held in
:Vhere gas'p~ping is installcd undcrground beneath build-I
a fixed position relative to the pilot. For manufactured
mgs, the plpmg shall be cither:
gas, the need for a flame arrester in the vent piping shall
(1) Encased in an approved conduit designed to with-
be determined.
stand the imposed loads and installed in accordance
Vent lines from a gas appliance pressure regulator and with Section 1311.1.6.1 or Section 1311.1.6.2.
bleed lines from a diaphragm-type valve shall not be
A piping or encasement system listed for installation
connected to a common manifold terminating in a
beneath buildings. [NFPA 54-12:7.1.6J
combustion chamber. Vent lines shall not termi~ate in
positive-pressure-type combustion chambers. [NFPA 1311.1.6.1 Conduit with One End
54:9.1.19J Outdoors. The conduit shall extend into a nonnally
usable and accessible portion ofthe building and at
the point where the conduit terminatcs"" in ~he
1311.0 Gas building, the space between the conduit and the gas
1311.1 Underground gas piping shall piping shall be sealed to prevent the possible
I be installed with approved clearance from other underground entrance of a gas Where the end sealing is
structures to avoid contact therewith, to allow maintenance, ofa type that will retain the full pressure of the pipe,
and to protect against damage from proximity to other struc- the conduit shall be designed for the same pressure
tures. In addition, underground plastic piping shall be as the pipe. The conduit shall extend not less than 4
installed with approved clearance or shall be insulated from inches (102 mm) outside the building, be vented
sources of heat so as to prevent the heat from the outdoors above ground level, and be installed so as I
serviceability of the pipe. [NFPA54:7.1.1J to prevent the entrance of water and insects. [NFPA
54:7.1.6.1J
1311.1.1 Cover Requirements. Underground piping
1311.1.6.2 Conduit 'with Both Ends Terminating
systems shall be installed with a cover not less than 18
I.ndoors. Where the conduit originates and termi-
inches (457 mm). Where external to the pipe is not
nates within the same building, the conduit shall
likely to result. the cover shall be not less than 12 inches
and terminate in an accessible portion
V " .... HJ",H'"

(305 mm). Where a cover not less than 12 inches (305 mm)
the building and shall not be sealed.
cannot be provided, the pipe shall be installed in conduit or
54:7.1.6.2J
bridged (shielded). [NFPA 54:7.1.2. J J
1311.1.7 Plastic Piping. Plastic piping shall be installed
1311.1.2 Trenches. The trench shall be graded so that outdoors, underground only.
the pipe has a substantially continuous bearing on
Exceptions:
the bottom of the trench. [NFPA 54:7.1.2.2 J
(1) Plastic piping shall be permitted to terminate above-I
1311.1.2.1 Backfilling. Where flooding of the trench
ground where an anodel.ess riser is used.
is done to consolidate the backfill, care shall be cxer-
cised to see that the pipe is not floated from its finn (2) Plastic piping shall be pennitted to terminate with a I
bearing on the trench bottom. [NFPA 54:7.1.2.3] wall head adapter aboveground in buildings, including
where the plastic piping is inserted in a I
1311.1.3 Protection Against Corrosion. Gas piping in piping material pennitted for use in buildings. [NFPA
contact with earth or other material that is capable of 54-] 2:7.1.7.1]
cOlToding the piping shall be protected against corrosion
1311.1.7.1 Connections Between ]VletaHic and
in an approved manner. Where dissimilar metals are
Plastic Connections made between metallic I
joined underground, an insulating coupling or fitting
and plastic piping sha11 be made with that
shall be used. Piping shall not be laid in contact with
are in accordance with one of the following:
cinders. Uncoated threaded or socket-welded joints shall
not be used in piping in contact with soil or where ( 1) AS TM D 25 I 3
internal or external crevice corrosion is known to occur. (2) ASTM F 1973
54:7.1.3] (3) ASTM F 2509 [NFPA 54:7.1

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1311.1.7.2 Tracer Wire. An eleetrical1y continuous 1311.2.5.1 Spacing. Spacing of supports in gas
corrosion-resistant tracer wire (not less than AWG piping installations shall not exceed the distance
14) or tape shall be buried with the plastic pipe to shown in Table 1311.2.5.1. Spacing of suppOlis for
facilitate locating. One end shall be brought above- CSST sha! I be in accordance with the CSST manu-
ground at a building wall or riser. [NFPA 54:7.1.7.3] facturer's instruction. [NFPA 54:7.2.6.2]
1311.2 Installation of Piping. Piping instal led aboveground
shall be securely supported and located where it will be TABLE 1311.2.5.1
SUPPORT OF PIPING

I
protected from physical damage. Where passing through an
exterior wall, the piping shall also be protected against con'o-
sion by coating or wrapping with an inert material approved STEEL PIPE, i
NOMINAL SIZE .
[NFPA 54: TABLE 7.2.6.2]

SPACING OF NOMINAL SIZE

OF TUBING
SPACING OF
OF PIPE SUPPORTS SUPPORTS
for such applications. The piping shall be sealed around its SMOOTH-WALL .
(feet)
(inches) (feet)

I
(inches 0.0.)
circumference at the point of the exterior penetration to
prevent the entry of water, insects, and rodents. Where piping 6
is encased in a protective pipe sleeve, the anmdar spaces 8

I
between the gas piping and the sleeve and between the sleeve
and the wall opening shall be sealed. [NFPA54-12:7.2.l]
1311.2.1 Building Structure. The installation of gas
10
/." or J
(horizontal)
8

piping shall not cause structural stresses within building level

components to exceed allowable design limits. Approval SI units: 1 inch 25 mm, 1 fOOl
shall be obtained before beams or joists are cut or
notched. [NFPA 54:7.2.2] 1311.2.5.2 Expansion and Contraction. Supports,
hangers, and anchors shall be installed so as not to
1311.2.2 Gas Piping to be Sloped. Piping for other than interfere with the free expansion and contraction of
dry gas conditions shall be sloped not less than \~ inch in the piping between anchors. Parts of thc supporting
15 feet (1.4 mm/m) to prevent traps. [NFPA 54:7.2.4] system shall be designed and installed so they are I
1311.2.2.1 Ceiling Locations. Gas piping shall be not disengaged by movemcnt of the supported
permitted to be installed in accessible spaces piping. [NFPA 54:7.2.6.3]
between a fixed ceiling and a dropped ceiling, 1311.2.6 Removal of Piping. Where piping containing
whether or not such spaces are used as a plenum. gas is to be removed, the line shall be first disconnected
Valves shall not be located in sLlch spaces. from sources of gas and then thoroughly purged with air,
water, or inert gas before cutting or welding is done. I
Exception: Equipment shutotf valves required by
[NFPA 54-12:7.2.6J
this code shall be permitted to be installed in acces-
sible spaces containing vented appliances. 1311.3 Concealed in Gas piping in
concealed locations shall be installed in accordance with this
1311.2.3 Aluminum AHoy Aluminum alloy pipe section. [NFPA 54:7.3.1]
shall not be used in exterior locations or underground.
1311.3.1 Connections. Where gas piping is to be
[NFB\ 54:5.6.2.6]
concealed, connections shall be of the following type:
1311.2.4 Prohibited Locations. Gas piping inside a (l) Pipe fittings, such as elbows, tees, couplings, and
building shall not be installed in or through a clothes right/left nipple/couplings.
chute, chimney or gas vent, dumbwaiter, elevator shaft,
(2) Joining tubing by brazing (see Section BOR.5.l 0.2).
or air duct, other than combustion air ducts. [NFPA
[NFPA 54:7 .3.2(2)J
54:7.2.5]
(3) Fittings listed for use in concealed spaces or that
Exception: Ducts used to provide ventilation air in have been demonstrated to sustain, without leakage,
accordance with Section 701.0 or to above-ceiling spaces forces due to temperature expansion or contraction.
in accordance with Section 1311.2.2.l. vibration, or fatigue based on their geographic loca-
13U.2.5 Hangers, Supports, and Anchors. Piping tion, application, or operation. [NFPA 54:7.3.2(3)]
shall be supported with metal pipe hooks, metal pipe (4) Where necessary to insert fittings in gas pipe that
straps, metal bands, metal brackets, metal hangers, or has been installed in a concealed location, the pipe
building structural components; approved for the size of shall be reconnected by welding, flanges, or the use
piping; of adequate strength and quality and located at of a right/left 11 i pple/coup]ing. I
intervals so as to prevent or damp out excessive vibra- 1311.3.2 Piping in Partitions. Concealed gas piping
tion. Piping shall be anchored to prevent undue strains shall not be located in solid partitions. [NFPA 54:7.3.3]
on connected appliances and equipment and shall not be 1311.3.3 Tubing in Partitions. This provision shall not
supported by other piping. Pipe hangers and supports apply to tubing that pierces walls, noors, or partitions.
shall comply with the requirements of MSS SP-58. Tubing installed vertically and horizontally inside hollow
[NFPA 54:7.2.6.1] walls or partitions without protection along its entire

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concealed length shall be in accordance with the 131 t .4.3 Ventilation. A chase shall be ventilated to the
following requirements: outdoors and at the top. The opening(s) shall have a
(1) Asteel striker ban-ier not less than 0.0508 of an inch minimum free area [in square inches (m 2)] equal to the
(1.3 mm) thick, or equivalent, shall be installed product of one-half of the maximum pressure in the piping
between the tubing and the finished wall and extend [in psi (kPa)] times the largest nominal diameter of that
not less than 4 inches (102 mm) beyond concealed piping [in inches (mm)], or the cross-sectional area ofthe
penetrations of plates, firestops, wall studs, and chase, whichever is smaller. Where more than one fuel gas
similar construction features. piping system is present, the free area for each system shall
be calculated and the largest area used. [NFPA 54:7.4.3J
(2) The tubing shall be installed in single runs and shall
not be rigidly secured. [NFPA 54:7.3.4] 1311.5 IVlaximum Design Operating Pressure. The
maximum design operating pressure for piping systems
1311.3.4 in Floors. In industrial occupancies, gas
located inside buildings shall not exceed 5 psi (34 kPa) unless
piping in solid floors such as concrete shall be laid in
one or more of the following conditions are met [NFPA
channels in the floor and covered to pennit access to the
54:5.5.1]:
piping with minimum damage to the building. Where
piping in floor channels is exposed to excessive moisture (1) The piping system is welded. [NFPA 54:5.5.1(1)J
or con'osive substances, the piping shall be protected in (2) The piping is located in a ventilated chase or otbelwise
an approved manner. [NFPA 54:7.3.5.1] enclosed for protection against accidental gas accumula-
Exception: In other than industrial occupancies and tion. [NFPA 54:5.5.1(2)]
where approved by the Authority Having Jurisdiction, (3) The piping is located inside buildings or separate areas of
gas piping embedded in concrete floor slabs constructed buildings used exclusively for one of the following:
with portland cement shall be sun-ounded with not less (a) Industrial processing or heating
than 1y~ inches (38 mm) of concrete and shall not be in
(b) Research
physical contact with other metallic structures such as
rcinforcing rods or electrically neutral conductors. Piping, (c) \Varehousing
fIttings, and risers shall be protected against corrosion in (d) Boiler or mechanical equipment rooms [NFPA
accordance with Section 1308.5.8. Piping shall not be 54:5.5.1(3)]
embedded in concrete slabs containing quick-set additives (4) The piping is a temporary installation for building under
or cinder aggregate. [NFPA 54:7.3.5.2J construction. [NFPA 54:5.5.1 (4)J
11311.4 Piping in Vertical Chases. Where gas piping (5) The piping serves appliances or equipment used for agri-
exceeding 5 psi (34 kPa) is located within vertical chases in cultural purposes. [NFPA 54:5.5.1 (5)]
I accordance with Section 1311.5(2), the requirements of (6) The piping system is an LP-Gas piping system with a
Section] 311.4.1 through Section 13] 1.4.3 shall apply. [NFPA design operating pressure exceeding 20 psi (138 kPa) and
54:7.4] designed in accordance with the following:
I 1311.4.1 Pressure Reduction. \Vhere pressure reduction (a) LP-Gas systems designed to operate below -5°F (-
is required in branch connections in accordance with 21°C) or with butane or a propane-butane mix shall
Section 1311.5, such reduction shall take place either be designed to either accommodate liquid LP-Gas
inside the chase or immediately adjacent to the outside or to prevent LP-Gas vapor from condensing back
wall of the chase. Regulator venting and downstream over- into liquid. [NFPA 54:5.5.2]
pressure protection shall comply with Section 1308.7.1
and Section 1308.7.5. The regulator shall be accessible for
service and repair, and vented in accordance with one of
1311.6 Gas Turns. Changes in direction of gas pipe ...........
shall be made by the use of fittings, factory bends, or field
bends. [NFPA 54:7.5]
I
the following:
1311.6.1 Metallic Metallic pipe bends shall
( I) Where the fuel gas is lighter than air, regulators
comply with the following:
equipped with a vent limiting means shall be permitted
(1) Bends shall be made with bending equipment and
to be vented into the chase. Regulators not equipped
procedures intended for that purpose.
with a vent limiting means shall be permitted to be
vented either directly to the outdoors or to a point (2) Bends shall be smooth and free from buckling,
within the top I foot (305 mm) of the chase. cracks, or other evidence of mechanical damage.
(2) Where the fuel gas is heavier than air, the regulator (3) The longitudinal weld of the pipe shall be near the
vent shall be vented directly to the outdoors. [NFPA neutral axis of the bend.
54:7.4.1 ] (4) The pipe shall not be bent through an arc of more
1311.4.2 Construction. Chase construction shall comply than 90 degrees (1.57 rad).
with local building codes with respect to fire resistance (5) The inside radius of a bend shall be not less than six
and protection of horizontal and vertical openings. times the outside diameter of the pipe. [NFPA
[NFPA 54:7.4.2] 54:7.5.1 ]

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1311.6.2 Plastic Pipe. Plastic pipe bends shall comply appliance is connected thereto. Where an appliance is
with the following: disconnected from an outlet, and the outlet is not to be
(1) The pipe shall not be damaged, and the internal used again immediately, it shall be closed gastight.
diameter of the pipe shall not be effeetively reduced. Exceptions:
(2) Joints shall not be located in pipe bends. (1) Laboratory equipment installed in accordance with
Section 1312.2.1 shall be permitted.
(3) The radius of the inner curve of sueh bends shall be
not less than 25 times the inside diameter of the pipe. (2) The use of a listed quick-disconnect device with
integral shutoff or listed gas convenience outlet shall
(4) Where the piping manufacturer specifies the use of
be permitted. [NFPA 54:7.7.2.1J
special bending equipment or procedures, such equip-
ment or procedures shall be used. [NFPA 54:7.5.2] 1311.S.1.1 Appliance Shutoff Valves. Equipment
1311.6.3 Elbows. Factory-made welding elbows or shutotI valves installed in fireplaces shall be
transverse segments cut therefrom shall have an arc removed and the piping capped gastight where the
length measured along the crotch of not less than 1 inch fireplace is used for solid-fuel burning. [NFPA
(25.4 mm) for pipe sizes 2 inches (50 mm) and larger. 54:7.7.2.2]
[NFPA 54:7.5.3J 1311.9 Branch Pipe Connection. Where a branch outlet is
1311.7 Drips and Sediment Traps. placed on a main supply line before it is known what size pipe
1311.7.1 Provide where Necessary. For other will be connected to it, the outlet shall be of the same size as
than dry gas conditions, a drip shall be provided at a the line that supplies it. [NFPA 54:7.8]
point in the line of pipe where condensate is capable of 1311.10 NIanual Gas Shutoff Valves. An accessible gas I
collecting. Where required by the Authority Having shutoff valve shall be provided upstream of each gas pressure
Jurisdiction or the serving gas supplier, a drip shall also regulator. Where two gas pressure regulators are installed in
be provided at the outlet of the meter. This drip shall be series in a single gas line, a manual valve shall not be required
so installed as to constitute a trap wherein an accumula- at the second regulator. [NFPA 54:7.9.1]
tion of condensate will shut off the flow of gas before it
1311.1 0.1 Valves Controlling Multiple Systems. Main
will run back il1to the meter. [NFPA 54:7.6.1]
gas shutoff valves controlling several gas piping systems
1311.7.2 Location of Drips. Drips shall be installed in shall be readily accessible for operation and installed so as
such locations that they will be readily accessible to to be protected from physical damage. They shall be
permit cleaning or emptying. A drip shall not be located
marked with a metal tag or other permanent means
where the condensate is likely to freeze. [NFPA 54:7.6.2]
attached by the installing agency so that the gas piping
1311.7.3 Sediment Traps. The installation of sediment systems supplied through them are readily identified.
traps shall comply with Section 1312.7. [NFPA 54- [NFPA 54:7.9.2.1]
12:7.6.3]
1311.10.1.1 Shutoff Valves for Multiple House
1311.8 Outlets. Outlets shall be located and installed in Lines. In multiple-tenant buildings supplied through
accordance with the following requirements:
a master meter, or through one service regulator
(I) The outlet fittings or piping shall be securely fastened in where a meter is not provided, or where meters or
place. service regulators are not readily accessible from the
(2) Outlets shall not be located behind doors. appliance location, an individual shutoff valve for
(3) Outlets shall be loeated far enough from floors, walls, each apartment or tenant line shall be provided at a
patios, slabs, and ceilings to pemlit the use of wrenches convenient point of general accessibility. In a
without straining, bending, or damaging the piping. common system serving a number of individual
(4) The unthreaded portion of gas piping outlets shall extend buildings, shutoff valves shall be installed at each
not less than 1 inch (25.4 mm) through finished ceilings or building. [NFPA 54:7.9.2.2]
indoor or outdoor walls. 1311.10.2 Emergency Shutoff Valves. An exterior
(5) The unthreaded portion of gas piping outlets shall extend shutoff valve to permit turning off the gas supply to eaeh
not less than 2 inches (51 mm) above the surface of floors building in an emergency shall be provided. The emer-
or outdoor patios or slabs. gency shutoff valves shall be plainly marked as such and
(6) The provisions of Section 1311.8(4) and Section 1311.8(5) their locations posted as required by the Authority
shall not apply to listed quick-disconnect devices of the Having Jurisdiction. [NFPA 54:7.9.2.3]
Hush-mounted type or listed gas convenience outlets. Such 1311.10.3 Shutoff Valve for Laboratories. Eaeh labo-
devices shall be installed in accordance with the manu- ratory space containing two or more gas outlets installed
facturer's installation instmctions. [NFPA 54:7.7.1] on tables, benches, or in hoods in educational, research,
1311.S.1 Cap Outlets. Each outlet, including a valve, shall commercial and industrial occupancies shall have a
be elosed gastight with a threaded plug or cap immedi- single shutoff valve through which such gas outlets are
ately after installation and shall be left closed until the supplied. The shutoff valve shall be aceessible and shall

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be located within the laboratory or located adjacent to obstructions shall be installed between the blower
the laboratory's egress door and shall be identified. discharge and the burner or bUl11ers. [NFPA 54:7.12.4J
[NFPA 54:7.9.2.4] 1311.13.5 InstallationM.achines. Instal-
1311.11 Prohibited Devices. No device shall be placed inside lation of gas-mixing machines shall comply with the I
the gas piping or fittings that will reduce the cross-sectional following: I
area or otherwise obstruct the free t10w of gas, except where (I) The machine shall be located in a large, well-venti-
an al10wance in the piping system design has been made for lated area or in a small detached building or cutoff
such a device and where approved by the Authority Having room provided with room construction and explosion
Jurisdiction. [NFPA 54;7.10J vents in accordance with sound engineeling principles.
1311.12 Systems Containing Gas-Air JVlixtures Outside Such rooms or below finished grade installations
the Flammable Range. Where gas-air mixing machines are shall have approved positive ventilation. I
employed to produce mixtures above or below the flammable (2) Where gas-mixing machines are installed in well-
range, they shall be provided with stops to prevent adjustment ventilated areas, the type of electrical equipment
of the mixture to within or approaching the flammable range. shall be in accordance with NFPA 70, for general
[NFPA 54:7.11] service conditions unless other hazards in the area
prevaiL Where gas-mixing machines are installed in
1311.13 Systems Containing Flammable Gas-Air
small detached buildings or cutotf rooms, the elec-
Mixtures. Systems containing flammable gas-air mixtures
trical equipment and wiring shall be installed in
shall be in accordance with Section 1311.13.1 through accordance with NFPA 70. I
Section 1311.13.6.
(3) Air intakes for gas-mixing machines using compres-
1311.13.1 Required A central premix sors or blowers shall be taken from outdoors where
system with a flammable mixture in the blower or practical.
compressor shall consist of the following components:
(4) Controls for gas-mixing machines shall include
(1) Gas-mixing machine in the form of an automatic interlocks and a safety shutoff valve of the manual
gas-air proportioning device combined with a down- reset type in the gas supply connection to each
stream blower or compressor. machine arranged to automatically shut off the gas
(2) Flammable mixture piping, not less than Schedule supply in the event of high or low gas pressure.
40 NPS. Except for open-burner installations, the controls
(3) Automatic firecheck(s). shall be interlocked so that the blower or compressor
(4) blowout(s) or backfire preventers for systems will stop operating following a gas supply failure.
utilizing t1ammable mixture lines above 2Y:: inches Where a system employs pressurized means
(65 mm) nominal pipe size (NPS) or the equivalent. shall be provided to shut off the gas supply in the
event of air failure.
[NFPA 54:7.12.1J
1311.13.2 Optional The following (5) Centrifugal gas-mixing machines in parallel shall be
reviewed by the user and equipment manufacturer
components shall also be permitted to be utilized in a
before installation, and means or plans for mini-
type of central premix system:
mizing these effects of downstream pulsation and
(1) Flowmeter(s) equipment overload shall be prepared and utilized
(2) Flame arrester(s) 54:7.12.2] as needed. [NFPA 54:7.12.5J
1311.13.3 Additional Requirements. Gas-mixing 1311.13.6 Use of Automatic Firechecks,
machines shall have nonsparking blowers and shall be Blowouts, or Backfire Preventers. Automatic firechecks
so constructed that a flashback will not rupture machine and safety blowouts or backfire preventers shall be
casings. [NFPA 54:7.1 provided in piping systems distributing flammable air-gas
1311.13.4 Special Requirements for Blowers. mixtures from gas-mixing machines to protect the piping
A mixing blower system shall be limited to applications and the machines in the event of flashback in accordance
with minimum practical lengths of mixture piping, with the following:
limited to a mixture pressure of not more than 10 inches (1) Approved automatic firechecks shall be installed
water column kPa) and limited to gases containing upstream as close as practicable to the burner inlets
no more than 10 percent hydrogen. in accordance with the firecheck manufacturer's
The blower shall be equipped with a gas-control installation instructions.
valve at its air entrance so alTanged that gas is admitted to (2) A separate manually operated gas valve shall be
the airstream, entering the blower in proper proportions provided at each automatic firecheck for shutting otf
for eon'ect combustion by the type of burners employed, the flmv of mixture through the firecheck
the said gas-control valve being of either the zero after a f1ashback has occurred. The valve shall be
governor or mechanical ratio valve type that controls the located upstream as close as practical to the inlet of
gas and air adjustment simultaneously. No valves or other the automatic firecheck.

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Caution: Exception: Low-voltage (SOY or less) control circuits,

These valves shall not be reopened after a flashback tion circuits, and elcctronic flame detection device circuits
has occurred until the firecheck has cooled to shall be permitted to make use or components as a
reignition of the flammable mixhlre and has part of an electric circuit. [NFPA 14]
been reset properly. 13 U .16 Electrical Connections. Electrical connections
between wiring and electrically operated control devices in a
(3) A safety blowout or backfiring preventer shall be
piping system shall comply with the requirements of NFPA
provided in the mixture line near the outlet of each
70. 54:7.15.1] I
gas-mixing machine where the size of the piping is
more than inches (65 mm) NPS, or equivalent, to 1311.16.1 Safety Control. An essential control
depending on electric current as the operating medium
protect the mixing equipment in the event of an
shall be of a type that will shut off (fail the flow of
explosion through an automatic firecheck.
gas in the event of current failure. [NFPA 54:7.15.2J
The manufacturer's installation instructions shall be
followed where installing these devices, particularly
after a disc has burst. The from the safety 1312,0 Appliance Connections to lLPUHUI".l;;.

blowout or backfire preventer shall be located or 1312.1 Connecting Gas Appliances, Appliances shall be I
shielded so that particles from the ruptured disc connected to the building piping in accordance with Section
cannot be directed toward personnel. ~l1erever there 1312.4 through Section 1312.6 by one of the following
are interconnected installations of [NFPA 54:9.6.1]:
machines with safety blowouts or backfire preven- 0) Rigid metallic pipe and fittings. [NFPA 54:9.6.10)]
ters, provision shall be made to keep the mixture (2) Semirigid metallic tubing and metallic fittings. Aluminum
from other machines from reaching a ruptured disc alloy tubing shall not be used in exterior locations.
opening. Check valves shall not be used for this 54:9.6.1 (2)]
purpose. (3) A listed connector installed in accordance with CSA
Large-capacity premix systems provided with explo- Z21.24. The connector shall be installed in accordance
sion heads (rupture discs) to relieve excessive pres- with the manufacturer's installation instructions and shall
sure in pipelines shall be located at and vented to a be in the same room as the appliance. One connector shall
safe outdoor location. Provisions shall be provided be installed for each appliance. [NFPA 54:9.6.1 (3)]
for automatically shutting off the supply of gas-air (4) CSST where installed in accordance with the manufac-
mixture in the event of rupture. [NFPA 54:7.12.6] turer's installation instructions. [NFPA 54:9.6.1(5)] I
(5) Listed nonmetallic gas hose connectors in accordance
1311.14 Electrical Bonding and
with Section 1312.2. [NFPA 54:9.6.1 (6)]
13U.l4.1 Pipe and other than CSST. Each
(6) Gas-fired food service (commercial cooking) appliances
aboveground pOliion of a gas piping system other than listed for use with casters or otherwise subiect to move-
CSST that is likely to become energized shall be electri- ment for cleaning, and other and hea~y appliances
cally continuous and bonded to an effective ground-fllllit that move, shall be installed in accordance with the I
current path. Gas other than CSST, shall be consid- connector manufacturer's installation instmctions llsing a
ered to be bonded where it is connected to appliances that listed appliance connector in accordance with CSAZ21.69.
are connected to the appliance grounding conductor ofthe The commercial cooking appliance connector installation
circuit supplying that appliance. [NFPA 54:7.13.1] shall be configured in accordance with the manufacturer's
1311.14.2 of CSST Gas CSST gas installation instructions. [NFPA 54:9.6.1.1]
piping shall be bonded to the electrical service Movement of appliances with casters shall be limited by
grounding electrode system. The bonding jumper shall a restraining device installed in accordance \vith the
connect to a metallic pipe or fitting between the point of connector and appliance manufacturer's installation
delivery and the first downstream CSST fitting. The instructions. [NFPA 54:9.6.1.2]
bondingjumper shall be not smaller than 6 AWG copper The building gas supply manifold branch connec-
wire or equivalent. Gas systems that contain one tion for commercial cooking appliances shall be oriented
or more segments of CSST shall be bonded in accor- as follows:
dance with this section. [NFPA 54-12:7.13.2] (a) The building gas supply manifold branch connection
shall be oriented vertically down (toward the floor).
1311.14.3 Conductor of Electrode. Gas
piping shall not be used as a grounding conductor or elec- (b) The bottom of the building gas supply manifold
trode. [NFPA 54-12:7.13.3J branch connection shall be located not less than 36
inches (914 mm) and not exceeding 42 inches 0067
1311.14.4 Protection System. Where a light- mm) above the floor.
ning system is installed, the bonding of thc gas piping
(c) The building gas supply manifold branch connec-
shall be in accordance with NFPA 780. [NFPA 54:7.13.4] tion shall be directly behind the appliance it serves
1311.15 Electrical Circuits. Electrical circuits shall not and not obstructed by an appliance, equipment or
utilize gas or components as conductors. anything else.

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(8) In Section 1312.1(2), Section 1312.1(3), and Section joints or couplings shall be approved for the service I
1312.1 (5), the connector or tubing shall be installed so as required, and the minimum number required shall be
to be protected physical and thermal damage. installed. [NFPA 54:9.6.3.2J
Aluminum alloy tubing and connectors shall be coated 1312.3.3 Metal Flexible Connectors. Where industrial
to protect against external con-os ion where they are in appliances subject to vibration are connected to the I
contact with masonry, plaster, insulation, or are subject to building piping system by the use of metal flexible
repeated wettings by such liquids as water (except rain- connectors, the connectors shall be approved for the I
water), detergents, or sewage. [NFPA 54:9.6.1 (7)J service required. [NFPA 54:9.6.3.3]
1312.1.1 Commercial Cooking Appliances. Commer- 1312.3.4 Flexible Connectors. Where flexible connec-
cial cooking appliances that are moved for cleaning and
tions are used, they shall be of the minimum practical
sanitation purposes shall be installed in accordance with
length and shall not extend from one room to another or
the connector manufacturer's installation instructions
pass through walls, partitions, ceilings, or floors. Flex-
using a listed appliance connector in accordance with
ible connections shall not be used in a concealed loca-
CSA Z21.69. The commercial cooking appliance
tion. shall be protected against physical or thermal
connector installation shall be configured in accordance
with the manufacturer's installation instructions. [NFPA damage and shall be provided with gas shutoff valves in
54:9.6.1.1 J readily accessible locations in rigid piping upstream from
the flexible connections. [NFPA 54:9.6.3.4]
1312.1.2 Restraining Device. Movement of appliances
with casters shall be limited by a restraining device 1312.4 Appliance Shutoff Valves and Connections. Appli-
installed in accordance with the connector and appliance ances connected to a piping system shall have an accessible,
manufacturer's installation instructions. [NFPA 54:9.6.1.2] approved manual shutoff valve with a nondisplaceable valve
member, or a listed gas convenience outlet installed within 6
1312.2 Use of Nonmetallic Gas Hose Connectors. Listed
nonmetallic gas hose connectors shall be installed in accor- feet (1829 mm) of the appliance it serves. Where a connector

I dance with the manufachuer's installation instructions and in

accordance with Section 1312.2.1 and Section 1312.2.2.
[NFPA 54:9.6.2]
is used, the valve shall be installed upstream of the connector.
A union or flanged connection shall be provided downstream
from this valve to permit removal of controls. Shutoff valves
serving decorative gas appliances shall be permitted to be
1312.2.1 Indoor. Indoor gas hose connectors shall be
installed in fireplaces where listed for such use. [NFPA
used to connect laboratory, shop, and ironing equipment
54:9.6.4]
requiring mobility during operation. An equipment
shutoff valve shall be installed where the connector is Exceptions:
attached to the building piping. The connector shall be (1) Shutoff valves shall be pennitted to be accessibly located
of minimum length and shall not exceed 6 feet (1829 inside or under an appliance where such appliance is
111m). The connector shall not be concealed and shall not removed without removal of the shutoff valve.
extend from one room to another or pass through wall
partitions, ceilings, or floors. [NFPA 54:9.6.2( 1)] (2) Shutoffvalves shall be permitted to be accessibly located
inside wall heaters and wall furnaces listed for recessed
1312.2.2 Outdoor. Where outdoor gas hose connectors
installation where necessary maintenance is perfonned
are used to connect portable outdoor appliances, the
without removal of the shutoff valve.
connector shall be listed in accordance with CSA Z2l.54.
An appliance shutoff valve, a listed quick-disconnect 1312.5 Quick-Disconnect Devices. Quick-disconnect
device, or a listed gas convenience outlet shall be devices used to connect appliances to the building piping shall
installed where the connector is attached to the supply be listed. Where installed indoors, an approved manual
piping and in such a manner to prevent the accumulation shutoff valve with a nondisplaceable valve member shall be
of water or foreign matter. This connection shall be made installed upstream of the quick-disconnect device. [NFPA
in the outdoor area where the appliance is to be used. 54:9.6.5]
[NFPA 54-12:9.6.2(2)]. 1312.6 Gas Convenience Outlets. Appliances shall be
The connector length shall not exceed 15 feet (4572 permitted to be connected to the building piping by means of
mm). a listed gas convenience outlet, in conjunction with a listed
1312.3 Connection of Portable and Mobile Industrial appliance connector, installed in accordance with the manu-I
Appliances. facturer's installation instructions.
I 1312.3.1 Flexible Hose. Where portable industrial appli- Gas convenience outlets shall be listed in accordance
ances or appliances requiring mobility or subject to with CSA Z21.90 and installed in accordance with the manu-
vibration, are connected to the building gas piping system facturer's installation instructions. [NFPA 54:9.6.6]
by the use of a flexible hose, the hose shall be approved 1312.7 Sediment Where a sediment trap is not incor-
and safe for the conditions under which it is used. [NFPA porated as a part of the appliance, a sediment trap shall be
54:9.6.3.1J installed downstream of the appliance shutoff valve as close I
1312.3.2 Swivel Joints or Couplings. Where industrial to the inlet of the appliance as practical at the time of appli-
appliances requiring mobility are connected to the rigid ance installation. The sediment trap shall be either a tee fitting
piping by the use of swivel joints or couplings, the swivel with a capped nipple in the bottom outlet, as illustrated in

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Figure 1312.7 or other device recognized as an effective sedi- 1316.2 Inspection Requirements. Inspection shall consist of
ment trap. Illuminating appliances, ranges, clothes dryers, visual examination during or after manufacture, fabrication,
I decorative appliances for installation in vented fireplaces, gas assembly, Of pressure tests. [NFPA 54-12:8.1.1.2] I
fireplaces, and outdoor grills shall not be required to be so
1316.3 and Additions. Where repairs or additions
equipped. [NFPA 54:9.6.7]
are made following the pressure test, the affected piping shall
Gas supply inlet be tested. Minor repairs and additions are not required to be
pressure-tested provided that the work is inspected and
connections are tested with a noncOlTosive leak-detecting fluid
or other leak-detecting methods approved by the Authority
Having Jurisdiction. [NFPA 54:8.1.1.3]
To 1316.4 New Branches. Where new branches are installed
equipment
from the point of delivery to new appliances, the newly
inlet
installed branches shall be required to be pressure-tested.
Connections between the new piping and the existing piping
shall be tested with a noncorrosive leak-detecting fluid or
3 inches approved leak-detecting methods. [NFPA 54:8.] .1.4]
minimum
1316.5 System. A piping system shall be tested as a
Cap complete unit or in sections. Under no circumstances shall a
valve in a line be used as a bulkhead between gas in one
section of the piping system and test medium in an adjacent
For SI units: 1 inch 25.4 mm section, unless two valves are installed in series with a valved
"telltale" located between these valves. A valve shall not be
FIGURE 1312.7
METHOD OF INSTALLING A TEE FITTING
subjected to the test pressure unless it is determined that the
SEDIMENT TRAP valve, including the valve-closing mechanism, is designed to
[NFPA 54: FIGURE 9.6.7] safely withstand the pressure. [NFPA 54:8.1.1.5]
1312.8 InstaUation of Piping shall be installed in a 1316.6 Regulators and Valves. Regulator and valve assemblies
manner not to interfere with inspection, maintenance, or serv- fabricated independently of the piping system in which they are
icing of the appliance. [NFPA 54:9.6.8] to be installed shall be pennitted to be tested with inert gas or air
at the time offabricatiol1. [NFPA 54:8.1.1.6]
1313.0 Appliance Overpressure Protection. 1316.7 Test l\-ledium. The test medium shall be air, nitrogen,
131361 General. The maximum operating pressure for piping carbon dioxide, or an ineltgas. OXYGEN SHALL NEVER BE
systems serving appliances designed to operate at 14 inches USED. [NFPA 54:8.1
water column (3.5 kPa) inlet pressure or less shall be 2 1316.8 Test Preparation.
pounds-force per square inch gauge (psig) (14 kPa) unless an 1316.8.1 Joints. Pipe joints, including welds, shall be
over pressure protection device designed to limit pressure at left exposed for examination during the test.
the appliance to 2 psig (14 kPa) upon failure of the line gas
Exception: Covered or concealed pipe end joints that have
pressure regulator is installed.
been previously tested in accordance with this code. [NFPA
54:8.1.3.1 ]
1314.0 Safety Shutoff Devices for Unlisted LP-Gas Appli-
ance Used Indoors. 1316.8.2 Expansion Joints. Expansion joints shall be
provided with temporary restraints, where required, for
1314.1 General. Unlisted gas utilization appliances for use
with undiluted liquefied petroleum gases and instal1ed indoors the additional thrust load under test. [NFPA 54:8.1.3.2]
shall be equipped with safety shutoff devices of the complete 1316.8.3 Appliances and Appliances and
shutoff type. [NFPA 54:9.1.4] equipment that are not to be included in the test shall be
either disconnected from the piping or isolated by blanks,
1315.0 Liquefied Petroleum Gas Facilities and Piping. blind flanges, or caps. Flanged joints at which blinds are
1315.1 General. Liquefied petroleum gas facilities shall inserted to blank off other equipment during the test shall
comply with NFPA 58. not be required to be tested. [NFPA 54:8.1.3.3J
1316.8.4 for (less than) Operating Pressures.
1316.0 Pressure Testing and Inspection. Where the piping system is connected to appliances,
1316.1 Installations. Prior to acceptance and initial equipment, or equipment components designed for oper-
I operation, piping installations shall be visually inspected and ating pressures of less than the test pressure, such appli-
pressure-tested to determine that the materials, design, fabri- ances, equipment, or equipment components shall be
cation, and installation practices are in accordance with the isolated from the piping system by disconnecting them and
requirements of this code. [NFPA 54-12:8.1.1.1] capping the outlets. [NFPA 54:8.1.3.4]

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1316.8.5 Designed for (equal to or more than) Oper-

ating Pressures. Where the piping system is connected to
accordance with Section 1316.11.2; connections to the
appliance are checked for leakage; and purged in accor-
I
appliances or equipment designed for operating pressures dance with Section 1316.12. [NFPA 54-] 2:8.2.4]
equal to or greater than the test pressure, such appliances 1316.12 Requirements. The purging of piping shall
and equipment shall be isolated from the piping system by be in accordance with Section 1316.12.1 through Section
closing the individual appliance shutoff valve(s). [NFPA 1316.12.3. [NFPA 54-12:8.3]
54:8.1.3.5] 1316.12.1 Piping Systems Required to be Purged
1316.8.6 Testing of piping systems shall be Outdoors. The purging of piping systems shall be in
performed in a manner that protects the safety of accordance with the provisions of Section 1316.12.1.1
employees and the public during the test. [NFPA 54- through Section 1316.12.].4 where the pipi ng system
12:8.1.3.6] meets either of the following:
1316.9 Test Pressure. This inspection shall include an air, CO2, (I) The design operating gas pressure exceeds 2 psig (] 4
or nitrogen pressure test, at which time the gas piping shall kPa).
stand a pressure of not less than 10 psi (69 kPa) gauge pres- (2) Thc piping being purged contains one or more
sure. Test pressures shall be held for a length of time satisfac- sections of pipe or tubing meeting the size and length
tory to the Authority Having Jurisdiction but in no case less criteria of Table 1316.12.1. [NFPA 54-12:8.3.1]
than 15 minutes with no perceptible drop in pressure. For
welded piping, and for piping carrying gas at pressures in TABLE 1316.12.1
excess of 14 inches water column (3.5 kPa) pressure, the test SIZE AND LENGTH OF PIPING
pressure shall be not less than 60 psi (414 kPa) and shall be [NFPA 54-12: TABLE 8.3.1]*
continued for a length of time satisfactory to the Authority LENGTH OF PIPING (feet)
Having Jurisdiction, but in no case for less than 30 minutes. <3 50
These tests shall be made in the prescnce of the Authority 3 4 30
Having Jurisdiction. Necessary apparatus for conducting tests 4<6
shall be furnished by the pem1it holdcI:
2: 8
1316.10 Detection of Leaks and Defects. The piping system 8 Any length
shall withstand the test pressure specified without showing For~Sl units:~jInch = 111m
evidence of leakage or other defects. Reduction of test pres- \~CSST EHO size of 62 equivalent to nominal inches (50 mm) pipe or
sures as indicated by pressure gauges shall be deemed to indi- tubing
cate the presence of a leak unless such reduction is readily
attributed to some other cause. [NFPA 54:8.1.5.1] 1316.12.1.1 Removal from Service. Where existing
gas piping is opened, the section that is opened shall be
1316.10.1 Detecting Leaks. The leakage shall be located
isolated from the gas supply and the line pressure
by means of an approved gas detector, a noncolTosive leak
vented in accordance with Section] 316.12.1.3. Where
detection fluid, or other approved leak detection methods.
gas piping meeting the criteria of Table 1316.12.1 is
Matches, candles, open flames, or other methods that
provide a souree of ignition shall 110t be used. [NFPA removed from service, the residual fuel gas in the
54:8.1.5.2] piping shall be displaced with an inert gas. [NFPA 54-
12:8.3.1.1 ]
1316.10.2 Repair or Replace. Where leakage or other
defects are located, the affected portion of the piping 1316.12.1.2 Placing in Operation. Where gas piping
system shall be repaired or replaced and retested. [NFPA containing air and meeting the criteria of Table
54-12:8.1.5.3J 1316.12.1 is placed in operation, the air in the piping
shall first be displaced with an inert gas. The inert gas
1316.11 Piping Leak Test. Leak checks using fllel gas
shall then be displaced with fuel gas in accordance
shall be permitted in piping systems that have been pressure-
with Section 1316.12.1.3. [NFPA54-12:8.3.l
tested in accordance with Section 1316.0. [NFPA 54:8.2.1]
1316.12.1.3 Outdoor Discharge of Purged Gases.
1316.11.1 Gas On. During the process ofturning
The open end of a piping system being pressure vented
gas on into a system of new gas piping, the entire system
shall be inspected to determine that there are no open or purged shall discharge directly to an outdoor loca-
fittings or ends and that valves at unused outlets are closed tion. Purging operations shall comply with the
and plugged or capped. [NFPA 54:8.2.2J following requirements:
1316.11.2 Leak Check. Immediately after the gas is (1) The point of discharge shall be controlled with a
turned on into a nevv system or into a system that has been shutoff valve.
initially restored after an interruption of service, the piping (2) The point of discharge shall be located not less
system shall be checked for leakage. Where leakage is than 10 feet (3048 nun) from sources of ignition,
indicated, the gas supply shall be shut off until the neces- not less than 10 feet (3048 mm) from building
sary repairs have been made. [NFPA 54:8.2.3J openings, and not less than 25 feet (7620 mm)
1316.n.3 Placing Appliances and Equipment in Oper- from mechanical air intake openings.
ation. Appliances and equipment shall not be placed in (3) During discharge, the open point of discharge
operation until atter the piping system has been checked in shall be continuously attended and monitored

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with a combustible gas indicator that is in accor- 1316.12.3 Pm-ging and Equipment. After
dance with Section 1316.12.1.4. the piping system has been placed in operation, appli-
(4) Purging operations introducing fuel gas shall be ances and equipment shall be purged before being placed
stopped where 90 percent fuel gas by volume is into operation. [NFPA 54-12:8.3.3]
detected within the pipe.
(5) Persons not involved in the purging operations 1317.0 Interconnections Between Gas Piping Sv~~tplrns.
shall be evacuated from areas within 10 feet
1317.1 Interconnections Supplying Separate Users. vVhere
(3048 mm) of the point of discharge. [NFPA 54-
12:8.3.1.3] two or more meters, or two or more service regulators where
meters are not provided, are located on the same premises and
1316.12.1.4 Combustible Gas Indicator.
supply separate users, the gas piping shall not be
Combustible gas indicators shall be listed and shall
interconnected on the outlet side of the meters or service regu-
be calibrated in accordance with the manufacturer's
lators. 54:5.3.1 J
instructions. Combustible gas indicators shall
numerically display a volume scale from 0 percent 1317.2 Interconnections for Standby Fuels. Where supple-
to ] 00 percent in 1 percent or smaller increments. mentary gas for standby use is connected downstream from a
[NFPA 54-12:8.3.1.4J meter or a service regulator where a meter is not provided, a
device to prevent backflow shall be installed. A three-way
1316.12.2 Piping Systems Allowed to be Purged Indoors
or Outdoors. The purging of piping shall be in valve installed to admit the standby supply and at the same
time shut off the regular supply shall be pennitted to be used
accordance with the provisions of Section 1316.12.2.1
where the piping system meets both of the following: for this purpose. [NFPA

( 1) The design operating pressure is 2 psig (14 kPa) or

less. 1318.0 Required Gas Supply.
(2) The piping being purged is eonstructed entirely from 1318.1 General. The following regulations shall comply with
pipe or tubing not meeting the size and length criteria this section and Section 13 J9.0, shall be the standard for the I
of Table 1316.12.1. [NFPA54-12:8.3.2] installation of gas piping. Natural gas regulations and tables
1316.12.2.1 Procedure. The piping system are based on the use of gas having a specific gravity of 0.60,
supplied at 6 to 8 inches water column (1.5 kPa to 1.9 kPa)
shall be purged in accordance with one or more of the
following: pressure at the outlet of the meter or regulator. For undiluted I
liquefied petroleum gas, gas piping shall be permitted to be
(1) The piping shall be purged with fuel gas and sized at 11 inches water column kPa) pressure at the
shall discharge to the outdoors.
outlet of the meter or regulator and specific of 1.50.
(2) The piping shall be purged with fuel gas and
Where gas of a different specific is to be deliv-
shall discharge to the indoors or outdoors
ered, the serving gas supplier shall be permitted to be
through an appliance burner not located in a
combustion chamber. Such burner shall be contacted for specific gravity cOllversion factors to use in
provided with a continuous source of ignition. piping systems from the pipe sizing tables in this
chapter.
(3) The piping shall be purged with fuel gas and
shall discharge to the indoors or outdoors 1318.2 Volume. The hourly volume of gas required at each
through a burner that has a continuous source piping outlet shall be taken as not less than the maximum
of ignition and that is designed for such hourly rating as specified by the manufacturer of the appli-
purpose. ance or appliances to be connected to each such outlet.
(4) The piping shall be purged with fuel gas that is 1318.3 Gas vVhere the gas appliances to be
discharge to the indoors or outdoors, and the installed have not been definitely specified, Table 1308.4.]
point of discharge shall be monitored with a shall be permitted to be used as a reference to estimate
listed combustible gas detector in accordance requirements of typical appliances. To obtain the cubic feet
with Section 1316.12.2.2. shall be per hour (1113/h) of gas required, divide the input of the appli-
stopped where fuel gas is detected.
ances by the average Btu (kW'h) heating value per cubic foot
The piping shall be purged by the gas supplier of thc gas. The average Btu (kW' h) per cubic foot (m 3)
in accordance with written procedures. [NFPA of the gas in the area of the installation shall be pennitted to
54-12:8.3.2.1 ]
be obtained from the gas supplier.
1316.12.2.2 Combustible Gas Detector.
1318.4 Size of Outlets. The size of the supply
Combustible gas detectors shall be listed and shall
outlet for a gas appliance shall be not less than of an inch
be calibrated or tested in accordance with the manu-
facturer's instructions. Combustible gas detectors (15 mm).
shall be capable of indicating the prcscnce of fuel The size of a piping outlet for a mobi1c home shall be not
gas. [NFPA 54-12:8.3.2.2J less than % of an inch (20 mm).

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1319.0 Required Gas Piping Size. EQUATION 1319.3(2)

HIGH-PRESSURE GAS FORMULA (1.5 psi AND ABOVE)
1319.1 Pipe Methods. Where the pipe size is to be
[NFPA 54:6.4.2]
determined using a method in Section 1319.1.1 through
Section 1319.1 the diameter of each pipe segment shall be
obtained from the pipe sizing tables in Section 1319.2 or from
D =----..::::..-----
the equations in Section 1319.3. [NFPA 54:6.1J 18.93
1319.1.1 Longest Method. The pipe size of each
section of gas piping shall be determined using the Where:
longest length of piping from the point of delivery to the D inside diameter of pipe, inches
most remote outlet and the load of the section. [NFPA Q input rate ofapplianee(s), cubic feet per hour at 60°F
54:6.1.1 J and 30 inch mercury column
13 J9.1.2 Branch Method. Pipe shall be sized upstream pressure, psia (P I 14.7)
as follows:
downstream pressure, psia (p] + 14.7)
( 1) The pipe size of each section of the longest pipe run
L equivalent length of pipe, feet
from the point of delivery to the most remote outlet
shall be determined using the longest run of piping Cr in accordance with Table 1319.3
and the load of the section. Y in accordance with Table 1319.3
(2) The pipe size of each section of branch piping not For units: I cubic foot 0.0283 m3 , 1000 British thermal units per hour
previously sized shall be determined using the kW, 1 inch 25 111m, I foot = 304.8 111m, 1 pound-force per square
length of piping from the point of delivery to the inch 6.8947 kPa, °C (OF-32)1l.8. 1 inch mercury column = 3.39 kPa, 1
most remote outlet in each branch and the load of inch water column = 0.249 kPa
the section. [NFPA 54:6.1.2]
TABLE 1319.3
1319.1.3 Hybrid Press,ue. The pipe size for each Cr AND YFOR NATURAL GAS AND UNDILUTED PROPANE
section of higher pressure gas piping shall be determined AT STANDARD CONDITIONS
using the longest length of piping from the point of 54: TABLE
delivery to the most remote line pressure regulator. The FORMULA FACTORS
GAS ~~--.~~ ..- ... ~- ........... ·············~··I
pipe size from the line pressure regulator to each outlet Y
shall be determined using the length of piping from the 6.9992
regulator to the most remote outlet served by the regu-
lator. [NFPA 54:6.1.3J
1319.2 Tables for Sizing Gas Systems. Table 1319.4 Sizing of Sections. To determine the size of
1319 .2( 1) through Table 1319.2(36) shall be used to size gas each section of pipe in a system within the range of Table
piping in conjunction with one of the methods described in 1319.2(1) through Table 1319.2(36), proceed as follows: I
Section 1319.1.1 through Section 1319.1.3. [NFPA
(1) Measure the length of the pipe from the gas meter loca-
1319.3 Sizing Equations. The inside diameter of smooth tion to the most remote outlet on the system.
wall pipe or tubing shan be determined by Equation
(2) Select the length in feet column and row showing the
11319.3( 1), Equation 1319.3(2), Table 1319.3, and using the distance, or the next distance where the table does
equivalent pipe length determined by Section 1319.1.] not give the exact length.
through Section 1319.1.3. [NFPA 54:6.4]
(3) Starting at the most remote outlet, find in the just selected
the gas demand for that outlet. Where the exact figure of
EQUATION 1319.3(1)
LOW-PRESSURE GAS FORMULA (LESS THAN 1.5 psi)
demand is not shown, choose the next larger figure in the
[NFPA 54:6.4.1] row.
At the top of the column in the table will be found the I
correct size of pipe.
D
fJH )0.206 (5) Using this same row, proceed in a similar manner for
19.17 ( Cr xL each section of pipe serving this outlet. For each section
of pipe, determine the total gas demand supplied by that
Where: section. Where gas piping sections serve both heating
D inside diameter of pipe, inches and cooling appliances and the installation prevents both I
units from operating simultaneollsly, the larger ofthe two
Q input rate appliance(s), cubic feet per hour at 60°F
and 30 inch mercury column demand loads needs to be used in sizing these sections.
L equivalent length of pipe, teet (6) Size each section of branch piping not previously sized
by measuring the distance from the gas meter location to
fJH = pressure drop, in. water column the most remote outlet in that branch and follow the
Cr = in accordance with Table 1319.3 procedures of steps 2, 3, 4, and 5 above. Size branch

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piping in the order of their distance from the meter loca-

tion, beginning with the most distant outlet not previ-
ously sized.
1319.5 Engineering Methods. For conditions other than
those covered by Section 1319.1, such as longer runs or
greater gas demands, the size of each gas piping system shall
be detennined by standard engineering methods acceptable
to the Authority Having Jurisdiction, and each such system
shall be so designed that the total pressure drop between the
meter or other point of supply and an outlet where full

I
demand is being supplied to outlets, shall be in accordance
with the requirements of Section 1308.4.
1319.6 Variable Gas Pressure. Where the gas pressure
exceeds 14 inches (3.5 kPa) or less than 6 inches (1.5 kPa) of
water column, or where diversity demand factors are used,
the design, pipe, sizing, materials, location, and use of such
systems first shall be approved by the Authority Having Juris-
diction. Piping systems designed for pressures exceeding the
serving gas supplier's standard delivery pressure shall have
prior verification from the gas supplier of the availability of
the design pressure.

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FIGURE 1319.1.1 EXAMPLE ILLUSTRATING USE OF TABLES 1308.4.1 AND 1319.2(1)

Problem: Determine the required pipe size of each section and outlet of the piping system shown in Figure 1319.] .1. Gas to be
used has a specific gravity of 0.60 and 1100 British thermal units (Btu) per cubic foot (0.01 14 kW 'b/L), delivered at 8 inch water
column (1.9 kPa) pressure.

" 150 000 Btu/h

Furnace
30 gallon
o Automatic
C Water Heater
-1
r oe
~ ~
o r
~
);:.

Section 3 Section 2 Section 1

20 feet 10 feet 10 feet

o
C
-i -i.
r c..n Gas
m CD
-im. Refrigerator
o
Gas Meter

e
Range

For SJ units: 1 toot 304.8 mm, 1 gallon = 3.785 L. 1000 British thermal units per hour 0.293 kW. I cubic foot per hour (l0283 m3 /11

Solution:
(1) Maximum gas demand of Outlet A
32 cubic feet per hour (0.9] m 3/b) (from Table 1308.4.1).
Maximum gas demand of Outlet B
3 cubic feet per hour (0.08 m\l1) (from Table 1308.4.1).
Maximum gas demand of Outlet C
59 cubic Jeet per hour (1.67 mJ/h) (from Table 1308.4.1).
Maximum gas demand of Outlet D
136 cubic feet per hour (3.85 mJ/h) [150000 Btulhour (44 kW)] divided by 1100 Btu per cubic foot (0.0114 kW .. h/L)
The length of pipe from the gas meter to the most remote outlet (Outlet A) is 60 feet (18288 mm).
(3) Using the length in feet column row marked 60 feet (18288 nun) in Table 1319.2(1):
Outlet A, supplying 32 cubic feet per hour (0.91 m 3/h), requires of an inch (15 mm) pipe.
Section 1, supplying Outlets A and or 35 cubic feet per hour (0.99 m'/h) requires ~'2 of an incb (15 mm) pipe.
Section 2, supplying Outlets A, and or 94 cubic feet per hour (2.66 m 3/h) requires -% of an inch (20 111m) pipe.
Section 3, supplying Outlets B, and or 230 cubic feet per hour (6.51 mJ/h), requires 1 inch (25 mm) pipe.
(4) Using the column marked 60 feet (18288 mm) in Table 1319.2(1) [no column for actual length of 55 feet (16764 mm)]:
Outlet B supplying 3 cubic feet per hour (0.08 m 3/h), requires V2 of an inch (15 mill) pipe.
Outlet supplying 59 cubic feet per hour (1.67 m 3/h), requires 1/2 of an inch (15 111m) pipe.
(5) Using the column marked 60 feet 288 mm) in Table 1319.2(1):
Outlet D, supplying 136 cubic feet per hour (3.85 m3/h), requires %of an inch (20 mm) pipe.

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TABLE 1319.2(1)
SCHEDULE 40 METALLIC PIPE [NFPA 54: TABLE 6.2(b)]1,2
GAS: NATURAL
INLET PRESSURE: lESS THAN 2 psi
.-------_.. __ .. --
PRESSURE DROP: in. w.e.
SPECIFIC GRAVITY: 0.60

CAPACITY IN CUBIC FEET OF GAS PER HOUR

(fe~t)_ ~ ~- - _.. ~.-

10 4020 6400 • 23 100 41 67 139000 I 252000 399000 i

20 2760 4400 15900 i 28700 95500 ! 173000 275000

30 2220 3530 12 700 ! 23 000 76700 139000 220000
40 657 1900 3020 5350 10900 19700 65600 119000 189000
50 72 151 284 583 1680 2680 4740 9660 17500 58200 106000 167000
60 65 137 257 528 791 1520 2430 4290 52700 95 152
70 60 126 237 486 728 1400 2230 3950 23 600 48500 88 100 139000
80 56 117 677 1300 2080 3670 13600 22000 45 lao 130000
90 52 635 1220 1950 3450 12700 122 000
100 50 600 1160 1840 3260 12000
125 I
44 532 1020 1630 2890 5890 600
150 928 1480 2610 5330 9650 58300
175 2410 4910 53600
200 2240 4560 13400 49900
250 4050 11900 24300 44200
40 100
350 6100 36900 58400
400 54300
450 50900
500 21 48 100
550 20 900 45700
600 19 27500 43600
650 18 4360 7070 14500 26400 41800
700 17 36 4190 6790 14000 25300 40100
750 135 202 389 619 1090 4040 6540 13400 24400 38600
130 195 375 598 1060 3900 6320 13000 23 600 37300
850 126 189 363 579 1020 3780 6110 12600 22800 36 100
900 15 32 122 183 352 561 992 3660 5930 12200 22 100 35000
950 15 31 58 118 178 342 545 963 1960 3550 5760 11 800 21500 34000
1000 14 30 56 115 173 333 530 937 1910 3460 5600 11500 20900 33 100
1100 14 53 09 164 316 503 890 1810 3280 5320 31
1200 51 104 156 301 480 849 1730 3130 5070 30000
1300 49 100 150 289 460 813 1660 3000 4860 9980 28700
1400 47 96 144 277 442 781 1590 4670 9590 17400 27600
1500 45 93 139 267 426 752 1530 4500 I
9240 16800 26600
1600 44 89 134 258 411 727 1480 8920 16200 25
1700 42 86 130 250 398 703 1430 4200 8630 15700 24800
1800 41 84 126 242 386 682 1390 4070 8370 15200 24 100
1900 10 40 81 122 235 375 662 1350 3960 8130 14800 23400
2000 NA 39 79 119 229 364 644 1310 2380 3850 7910 14400 22700
For Sf units: 1 inch 25 111m. I foot 304.8111m. I cubic IQot per hour = 0.0283 nr'fh, 1 pound-force per square inch 6.8947 kPa. I inch water column 0.249 kPa
Notes:
I Table entries are rounded to 3 significant digits.

NA means a !low of less than 10 fl3 ih (0.283

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TABLE 1319.2(2)
SCHEDULE 40 METALLIC PIPE [NFPA
-- -
54-12: TABLE 6.2(c)]*
~~ ~~,--,~~--

__ ~~~___~G_A~~~~~~~RAL
INLET PRESSURE: ! LESS THAN 2 psi
PRESSURE DROP: lio·j-;';. w.e.

INTENDED USE: INITIAL SUP~LY PRESSURE OF

0.824 1.049

250 524
214 448 5001
190 397 4433
4016
624 3695
580 3437 14 181
544 3225 9087 13305
3046 8584 12568
2700 7608 J I 139
219 413 848 1270 2446 6893 10093
202 380 780 2251 6342 9285
188 353 726 2094 5900 8638

4767
650 4565
700 4386
750

850
900 40
950 39
LOOO
1100
1200
1300
1400
1500

1700
57 221 33L 638 L017 1797 2631
27 56 105 215 322 619 987 1745 2555
26 209 313 1698 2485
25 mm, 1 toot 304.8 mm. ] cubic foot per hour = 0.0283 1 pound-force per square inch = 6.8947 kPa, I inch water column = 0.249 kPa
Table entries are rounded to 3 significant digits.

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TABLE 1319.2(3}
SCHEDULE 40 METALLIC PIPE 54-12: TABLE 6.2(d)]*

INLET PRESSURE: LESS THAN 2 psi

PRESSURE DROP: in. w.e.

USE: INITIAL SUPPLY PRESSURe OF n.o IN.

PIPE SIZE (inch)
NOMINAL: V2 2% 3
ACTUAL 10: 2.469 3.068
LENGTH
CAPACITY IN CUBIC FEET OF GAS PER HOUR
(feet)
~fo~~--~~ ~·~660~~
1380 7999 15405
949 1787 3669 5497 10588
762 1435 2946 4415 8502
652 1228 2522 3778 7277
578 2235 6449
2025 5844 16465
482 907 1863 2791 5376 8568 15147
214 448 844 1733 2597 5001 7971 14092
90 201 420 792 1626 2437 4693 7479 13 222 19359
100 190 397 2302 4433 7065 12489 18286
168 352 2040 6261 ~n 069 16207
150 153 319 601 1234 1848 3559 5673 10029 14684
140 293 553 1135 1700 3275 5219 9227 13509
131 273 514 lO56 1582 3046 4856 12568
116 242 456 936 1402 2700 II 139
~I05~
848 10093
96 202 380 780 1169 2251 9285
90 188 353 726 1087 2094 3337 8638
84 176 332 681 1965 3131 5535 8105
80 166 313 1856 2958 5229 7656
297 2809 7271
72 151 284 1681 2680 4738 6937
650 69 144 272 558 16lO 2566 4537 6643
700 66 139 261 536 1547 2465 4359 6382
750 64 134 252 516 1490 2375 4199 6148
129 499
850 60 ]25 235 483 1393 2220 3924 5745
900 58 121 228 468 1350 2152 3804 5570
950 56 118 221 454 1311 2090 3695 5410
lOOO 55 114 215 442 662 1275 2033 3594
Ot) 13
1200 400 600 1156 1842 3256
1300 384 1107 1764 3118
1400 1063 1695 2996
1500 1024 1632
1600 989 ~1576
1700 957 1526 2697 3949
1800 928 1479 2615 3828
1900 152 901 1436 2539 3718
2000 38 79 148 304 455 877 1397 3616
For Sf units: I inch = 25 mm, 1 foot = 304.R 111m, I cubic fool per hour = 0.0283 1 pound-force per square inch 6.8947 kPa, I inch water column ;:0 0.249 kPa
* Table are rounded to 3 significant

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TABLE 1319.2(4)
SCHEDULE 40 METALLIC PIPE [NFPA 54-12: TABLE 6.2(e)]*
GAS: NATURAL
INLET PRESSURE: 2.0 psi
PRESSURE DROP: 1.0 psi
SPECIFIC GRAVITY: 0.60
PIPE SIZE (inch)
1% 2 2% 4
1.610 2.067 2.469 4.026

CAPACITY IN CUBIC FEET OF GAS PER HOUR

1510 3040 17100 92 189000

1070 2150 12 100 37 100 65600 134000
869 1760 3210 9880 30300 53600 109000
40 753 1520 2780 8550 26300 46400 94700
50 673 1360 7650 23500 41500 84700
1240 6980 13 21400 37900 77 300
70 569 1150 4320 6470 12500 19900 35 100 71600
80 532 1080 1970 4040 6050 11700 18600 32800 67000
90 502 1010 1850 3810 5700 11000 17500 30900 63 100
100 462 934 1710 35]0 5260 10 ]00 16 100 28500 58200
125 414 836 ]
150 372 751 8130 22900 46700
175 344 695 7530 43300
200 318 642 1170 40000
250 279 583 1040 35500
300 528 945 32200
350 232 486 869 1790 2670 5150 29600
400 16 452 809 ]660 2490 4790 7640 13500 27500
450 203 424 759 1560 2330 4500 7170 12700 25800
500 ]92 401 717 ]470 2210 4250 6770 12000 24400
550 681 J 4030 23200
600 174 363 650 1330 2000 3850 6130 22 100
650 166 348 622 1280 1910 3680 5870 21200
700 160 334 598 1230 1840 5640 20300
750 154 322 576 1180 1770 5440
800 31 J 556 1140 1710 5250
850 144 301 538 1100 1650 3190 5080
900 139 292 522 1070 1600 3090 4930
950 135 283 507 1040 1560 3000 4780 17200
1000 132 275 493 1010 1520 2920 4650 8220 16800
125 262 960 1440 15900
119 446 917 1370 2640 4220 J5200
J 14 427 878 1320 2530 4040 14600
110 411 843 1260 2430 3880 14000
106 812 1220 2340 3740 13500
102 784 1 2260 3610
99 759 1140 2190 3490 12600
1800 96 736 1100 2120 3390 5980 12200
1900 93 195 715 1070 2060 3290 5810
91 189 339 695 1040 2010 3200 5650
For Sl units: I inch 304.8 1lll11, I cubic toot per hour = 0.0283 t pound-force per square inch = 6.8947 kPa
Table entries are rounded to 3 signif1cant digits.

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TABLE 1319.2(5)
SCHEDULE 40 METALLIC PIPE [NFPA 54-12: TABLE 6.2(1)]*
GAS: NATURAL
INLET PRESSURE: 3.0 psi
PRESSURE DROP: 2.0 psi
SPECIFIC GRAVITY: 0.60

I NOMINAL: % 1%
0.622 1.049 1.380

CAPACITY IN CUBIC FEET OF GAS PER HOUR

28500 87500 1 316000

3380 19600 60 100 106000 217000
1300 2720 48300 85400 174000
40 1110 41 300 J49000
50 36600 132 000
60 33200 120000
70 821 1720 30500 54000 110 000
80 764 1600 6180 28400 50200 102000
90 717 1500 5800 26700 47 100 96100
100 677 1420 5470 8200 15 800 25200 44500 90800
125 600 1250 4850 14000 22300 39500
150 544 1140 4400 12700 20200 35700 72 900
175 500 1050 4040 II 700 18600 32900 67 100
200 465 973 1830 3760 10900 17300 30600 62400
250 412 862 1620 3330 9620 15300 27 100
300 374 781 1470 4530 13900 24600
350 344 719 1350 4170 8020 12800 22600
400 320 669 1260 2590 3870 7460 11900 21 000 42900
450 300 627 1180 2430 3640 7000 11200 19700 40200
283 593 1120 2290 3430 6610 10500 18600 38000
269 1060 2180 3260 10 000 17700 36 100
257 537 1010 2080 3110 5990 9550 16900 34400
246 514 969 1990 2980 5740 9150 16200 33 000
700 236 494 1910 2860 5510 8790 15500 31 700
476 1840 2760 5310 8470 15000 30500
460 1780 2660 5130 8180 500 29500
850 445 1720 2580 4960 7910 14000 28500
900 206 431 812 1670 2500 4810 7670 13600 27700
200 419 789 1620 2430 4670 7450 13200
195 407 767 1580 2360 4550 7240
729 4320 6890
177 369 695 1430 2140 4120 6570
169 666 1370 2050 3940 6290
162 640 1970 3790 6040
156 616 3650 5820 10300 21000
151 595 3530 10000 20
146 306 576 1180 1770 3410 5440 9610 19600
1800 142 296 558 1720 3310 5270 9320 19000
1900 138 288 542 1670 3210 5120 9050 18400
2000 527 1620 3120 4980 8800 18000
For SL units: I inch 111111, 1 f()ot 304.8111111, I cubic foot per hour
>I< Table entries are rounded 3 significant digits.

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TABLE 1319.2(6)
SCHEDULE 40 METALLIC PIPE [NFPA 54-12: TABLE 6.2(9)]*
. GAS: IN~!~~~_~
INLET PRESSURE: 5.0 psi
PRESSURE DROP: 3.5 psi
SPECIFIC GRAVITY: 0.60
PIPE SIZE (inch)
% % 4
0.622 0.824 1.049 4.026

CAPACITY IN CUBIC FEET OF GAS PER HOUR

10 36200 69700 196 000

20 2250 25600 49300 139000 283000
30 1840 14000 20900 40300 113000 231000
40 1590 12 100 18 100 34900 98200 200000
50 1430 2880 5260 10 800 16200 31200
60 1300 2630 4800 9860 14800 500
70 1200 2430 4450 9130 13700 26400 42000 74300 151 000
80 1150 2330 4260 8540 12800 24700 39300 69500 142000
90 1060 2150 3920 8050 12 100 23 200 37000 65500 134000
100 979 1980 3620 7430 II 100 21400 123000
125 876 1770 3240 9950 19200 110 000
786 1590 2910 5960 8940 17200 27400 98900
728 1470 2690 5520 8270 15900 25400 91600
673 1360 2490 7650 14700 23500 84700
558 1170 2200 13000 20800 74900
67800
350 465 973 1830 3760 17300 30600 62400
400 433 905 1710 3500 5250 16 100 28500 58 100
450 406 849 1600 3290 26700 54500
500 384 802 1510 3]00
550 762 1440 2950
600 348 727 1370 2810 4210
650 696 1310 2690 4030 12400 21900
700 669 1260 2590 3880 7460 11900 21000
750 644 1210 2490 7190 20300
800 622 1170 2410 19600 39900
850 602 1130 2330 18900
900 584 2260 18400
950 567 2190 17800
1000 2130 3200
---.-,~ ~---
17300
1100 3030
1200 2900
2770
866 1780 2660 5130 14500 29500
834 1710 2570 4940 13900 28400
2480 13400
780 2400 4620 7360 13000 26500
1800 756 1550 2330 4480 7140 12600 25700
1900 186 390 734 1510 2260 4350 6930 12300 25000
2000 181 379 714 1470 2200 4230 6740 11 900 24300
For SI units: 1 inch = 25 mm, 1 foot 304.8 mm, 1 cubic foot per hour = 0.0283 1 pound-force per square inch 6.8947 kPa
Table entries are rounded to 3 significant digits.

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TABLE 1319.2(7)
SEMI-RIGID COPPER TUBING [NFPA 54-12: TABLE 6.2(h)]1, 2
~ -.-~---~--~-

GAS: NATURAL
INLET PRESSURE: LESS THAN 2 psi
PRESSURE DROP: 0.3 in. w.c.
SPECIFIC GRAVITY: 0.60
TUBE SIZE (inch)
K&L: % 1%
ACR: %
OUTSIDE: 0.375
0.745
CAPACITY IN CUBIC FEET OF GAS PER HOUR

30
40
50 187

NA 156
NA 13 145
NA 13 136
NA 12 366
NA II 324
186 294
171 270
17 29
464
420
387
400 NA ]]0 173 360
450 NA 103 162 338
500 NA 54 97 153 319
550 NA 24 51 92 303
600 NA 49 88 289
650 NA NA 47 84 277
700 NA NA 81 266
750 NA 78 123
NA NA 75
850 NA NA 19 40 73 115 239
900 NA NA 18 39 71 III 232
950 NA NA NA 13 18 108 225
1000 NA 105 219
1100 NA
1200 NA NA 60
1300 NA NA 32 58
NA NA
14
········+~-------·············~----r---············ ~.------ ... ~

13
13
1800 13
1900 NA NA
2000 NA NA
For Sl units: 1 inch = 25 mm, 1 foot 304.8 mm, I cubic foot per hour = 0.0283 m3/h, J pound-force per square inch =: 6.8947 kPa, 1 inch water column
Notes:
I Table entries are rounded to 3 significant digits.
NA means a now of less than 10 ft 3/h (0.283 m 3/h).
Table capacities are based on Type K copper tubing inside diameter (shown), which has the smallest inside diameter of the copper tubing products.

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TABLE 1319.2(8)
SEMI-RIGID COPPER TUBING [NFPA 54-12: TABLE 6.2(i}]1, 2

PRESSURE DROP: ·0.5 in. w.e.

SPECIFIC GRAVITY: 0.60

OUTSIDE:
INSIDE: 3 1.245 1.959
LENGTH (feet) CAPACITY IN CUBIC FEET OF GAS PER HOUR
I 27 55 111 195 1060
20 18 38 77 134 730 2400
30 15 30 61 107 326 586 1930
40 13 26 53 92 131 279 502 1650
50 11 23 47 82 116 247 445
10 21 42 74 105 403 635
70 NA 19 39 68 96 371 585
80 NA 18 36 63 90 345 544
90 NA 34 324

150 NA
175 NA 24 59
200 NA 22 55 117 33] 690
250 NA NA 20 48 ]03 294 612
300 NA NA 31 554
350 NA NA 28 510
400 NA NA 26 144 474
450 NA NA 14 25 35 75
500 NA NA 23 33 7]
550 NA 68
600 NA NA 21 30 64
650 NA NA 20 29 62 111 175 365
700 NA NA 20 28 59 107 168
750 NA NA 11 57 103 162
800 NA NA 10 55 99 156
850 NA NA 10 53 96 151
900 NA 52 93 147
950 24 90
1000 16 88
1 15 84
1200 NA 15 21 80 262
1300 NA 14 20
1400 NA 13 19
1500 NA 13 18
1 NA 13
1700 NA NA 12 66 104 217
1800 NA NA NA 12 17 64 101 210
1900 NA NA NA 1.1 ]6 35 62 98 204
2000 NA NA NA 11 16 34 60 95 199
For Sl units: 1 inch 25 111m. I foot 304.8111111,1 cubic foot per hour = 0.0283 mJ/h, 1 pound-force per square inch 6.8947 kPa. I inch waler column 0.249 kPa
Notes:
I Table entries are rounded to 3 significant digits.
NA means a flow of less than 10 ft 3!h (0.283
Table capacities are based on Type K copper tubing inside diameter (shown), \vhich has the smallest inside diameter of the copper tubing products.

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TABLE 1319.2(9)
SEMI-RIGID COPPER TUBING [NFPA 54-12: TABLE 6.20)]1,2
GAS: NATURAL
INLET PRESSURE: LESS THAN 2 psi
PRESSURE DROP: 1.0 in. w.c.
c--- ----- ------ -- ------ -- --
SPECIFIC GRAVITY: 0.60
INTENDED USE; TUBE SIZING BETWEEN LINE REGULATOR
TUBE SIZE (inch)
K&l: % % % % % 2
NOIVlINAL: i----------------~------------------------i-~-----~----+----~----i------------I~---------------+--------------------------------------------'--------------------'------
ACR: % % % % 7/8 1%
0.500 0.625 0.750 0.875 1.125 2.125
0.402 0.527 0.652 0.745 0.995 1.959
LENGTH (feet) CAPACITY IN CUBIC FEET OF GAS PER HOUR
10 39 80 162 283 402 859 1550 2440 5080
20 27 55 111 195 276 590 1060 1680 3490
30 21 44 89 156 222 474 853 1350 2800
40 18 38 77 134 190 406 730 1150 2400
50 16 33 68 119 168 359 647 1020 2130
60 15 30 61 107 152 326 586 925 1930
70 13 28 57 99 140 300 539 851 1770
80 13 26 53 92 131 279 502 791 1650
90 12 24 49 86 122 262 471 742 1550
100 11 23 47 82 116 247 445 701 1460
125 NA 20 41 72 103 219 394 622 1290
150 NA 18 37 65 93 198 357 563 1170
175 NA 17 34 60 85 183 329 518 1080
200 NA 16 32 56 79 170 306 482 1000
250 NA 14 28 50 70 151 271 427 890
---------- ----------------------------------------------1----------I-------------c-----------f-----------~---

300 NA 13 26 45 64 136 245 387 806

350 NA 12 24 41 59 125 226 356 742
400 NA 11 22 39 55 117 210 331 690
450 NA 10 21 36 51 110 197 311 647
500 NA NA 20 34 48 103 186 294 612
550 NA NA 19 32 46 98 177 279 581
600 NA NA 18 31 44 94 169 266 554
650 NA NA 17 30 42 90 162 255 531
700 NA NA 16 28 40 86 155 245 510
750 NA NA 16 27 39 83 150 236 491
800 NA NA 15 26 38 80 144 228 474
850 NA NA 15 26 36 78 140 220 459
900 NA NA 14
I

I
25 35 75 135 214 445
950 NA NA 14
I

24 34 73 132 207 432

1000 NA NA 13 23 33 71 128 202 420
-----------------~--------------------------~---

1100 NA NA 13 32 68 122 192 399

1200 NA NA 12 21 30 64 116 183 381
1300 NA NA 12 20 29 62 111 175 365
1400 NA NA 11 20 28 59 107 168 350
1500 NA NA 11 19 57 103 162 338
_____________ I _______ ~I-~~~---------+--------~~~~c--- __
I 600 N A NA 10 18 55 99 156 326
1700 NA NA 10 18 53 96 lSI 315
1800 NA NA NA 17 52 93 147 306
1900 NA NA NA 17 50 90 143 297
2000 NA NA NA 16 23 49 88 289
3
For SI units: I inch = 25 111m, I foot = 304.8 mm, I cubic foot per hour = 0.0283 m /h. I pound-force per square inch = 6.8947 kPa. 1 inch water column = 0.249 kPa
Notes:
I Table entries are rounded to 3 significant digits.
3
2 NA means a t10w of less than 10 ft 3/h (0.283 111 /h).

3 Table capacities are based on Type K copper tubing inside diameter (shown), which has the smallest inside diameter of the copper tubing products.

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TABLE 1319.2(10)
SEMI-RIGID COPPER TUBING [NFPA 54-12: TABLE 6.2(k)]2

PRESSURE DROP: 17.0 in. w.c.

SPECIFIC GRAVITY:
TUBE SIZE (inch)
K & L: % % 1% 1% 2
NOMINAL:
ACR: % % 1% 1%
0.375 0.500 1.125 1.375 1.625 2.125
0.305 0.402 0.995 1.245 1.481 1.959
LENGTH (feet) CAPACITY IN CUBIC FEET OF GAS PER HOUR
10 900
20 17100
13800
11 800

90 58 424
100 55 400 3440
125 48 3050 6360
150 44 321 1750 2770 5760
175 40 296 420 1610 2540 5300
200 38 390 1500 2370 4930
250 33 346 1330 2100 4370
300 126 313 1 10 1900 3960
350 28 116 288 616 1110 1750 3640
400 26 108 268 573 1030 1630 3390
24 102 252 538 968 1530 3180
508

38 135 191
18 37 74 130 184
850 17 35 72 126 L78
900 17 34 70 122 173
950 16 33 68 118 168 646 1020 2120
1000 16 32 66 115 163 628 991 2060
15 31 63 109 941
1200 ]4 29 60 104 898 1870
1300 14 28 57 100 860 1790
1400 13 55 96 826
1500 13 53 93 505 796
1600 51 127 768
1700 12 24 49 86 123 744 1550
1800 11 24 48 84 119 254 457 721 1500
1900 11 23 47 81 115 247 444 700 1460
2000 11 22 45 79 112 240 432 681 1420
For Sl units: 1 inch = 25 mm, 1 foot = 304.8 mm. I cubic foot per hour = 0.0283 1 pound-force per square inch = 6.8947 kPa. 1 inch water column 0.249 kPa
Notes:
1 Table capacities are based on Type K copper tubing inside diameter (shown), which has the smallest inside diameter of the copper tubing products.
Table entries are rounded to 3 significant digits.

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TABLE 1319.2(11)
SEMI-RIGID COPPER TUBING [NFPA 54-12: TABLE 6.2(1)]2
GAS: NATURAL
INLET PRESSURE: 2.0 psi
PRESSURE DROP: 1.0 psi
I

SPECIFIC G~~VI!Y: 10.6_0._____

TUBE SIZE (inch)
K&L: % 3/S % 1% 1% 2
ACR: % % % 1%
OUTSIDE: 0.375 0.500 0.750 0.875 1.375 2.125
0.305 0.402 0.652 0.745 0.995 1.245
LENGTH (feet) CAPACITY IN CUBIC FEET OF GAS PER HOUR
1 245 1030 2550
20 169 348 708 1240 1760 3750
30 135 279 568 993 1410 3010 5420
40 116 486 850 1210 2580 4640 7310 15200
50 103 754 1070 2280 4110 6480 13500
60 93 683 969 12200
70 86 628 891 1900 11300
80 80 584 829 10500
90 75 548 778 9820
100 71 518 735 9280
125 63 459 651
150 57 117 238 416 590 2270 7450
175 52 108 219 383 2090 6850
200 49 100 204 356 1940 6380
250 43 89 181 315 1720 2710 5650
300 80 164 286 1560 2460 5
350 36 74 150 263 373 797 1430 2260 4710
400 33 69 140 245 347 741 2100 4380
450 31 65 131 230 1970 4110
500 30 61 124 217 3880
550 28 118 206 3690
600 27 55 112 196 1070 3520
650 26 53 108 188 1030 3370
700 25 51 103 548 986
750 24 49 100 950
23 47 96 917
850 22 46 93 888
900 22 44 90 861 1360
950 21 43 88 836 1320
1000 20 42 85 813 1280
1100 40 81 772 1220
1200 18 38 135 192 737 1160
1300 18 36 129 183 705 1110
1400 17 124 176 678 1070
16 120 653 1030
16 116 630 994
31 64 112 610 962
1800 30 62 108 154 592 933
1900 30 60 105 149 319
2000 29 59 102 145 310
3
For S1 units: 1 inch 304.8111111, 1 cubic toot per hour = 0.0283 111 /h, 1 pound-force per square inch 6.8947 kPa
Notes:
I Table capacities are based on Type K copper tubing inside diameter (shown). which has the smallest inside diameter of the copper tubing products.
Table entries are rounded to 3 significant digits.

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TABLE 1319.2(12)
SEMI-RIGID COPPER TUBING [NFPA 54-12: TABLE 6.2(m)]3
GAS: NATURAL
INLET PRESSURE: 2.0 psi

USE: PIP~-siziNG BETWEEN POIN'foF

.-.----~-~

INTENDED
SINGLE HOUSE LINE REGULATOR Nor
"~.--~ .. ~.~".~-~

INSIDE: 1 0.527 0.745 1.245

LENGTH (feet) CAPACITY IN CUBIC FEET OF GAS PER HOUR
JO 303 625 1270 2220 3150 6740 12 100 19100 800
20 208 430 874 1530 2170 4630 8330 13 100 27400
30 345 702 ]230 1740 3720 6690 10600 22000
40 601 1050 1490 3180 5730 9030 18800
50 931 1320 2820 5080 8000 16700
60 843 1200 2560 4600 7250 15 100
70 218 444 776 1100 2350 4230 6670 13900
80 203 413 722 1020 2190 3940 6210 12900
90 92 190 387 677 961 3690
100 87 180 366 640 907
125 77 159 567 804
150 70 144 294 514 729 1560 2800
175 64 133 270 670 1430 2580
200 60 124 252 624 1330 2400
250 53 110 223 553 1180 3350
300 48 99 202 501 1070 3040
350 44 91 186 984 2790
400 41 85 173 916 1650 2600
450 39 80 162 859 1550 2440 5080
500 36 811 1460 2300 4800
550 35 72 771 1390
600 33 243 1320 2090
650 232 330 1270 2000
700 223 317 1220 1920
750 215 305 1170 1850
208 295 1790
850 201 285 1100 1730
900 195 276 590 1060 1680
950 189 268 573 1030 1630 3390
1000 52 105 184 261 558 1000 1580 3300
1100 49 100 175 954 ]500 3130
1200 47 95 167 237 505 910 1430 2990
1300 45 91 160 227 484 871 1370 2860
1400 43 88 153 218 465 837 1320 2750
1500 42 85 148 210 448 806
1600 19 143 202 432
1700 19 39 138 196 419 753 2470
1800 18 38 77 134 190 406 731 1150 2400
1900 18 37 74 130 184 394 709 1120 2330
2000 17 36 72 126 179 383 690 1090 2270
For SI units: 1 inch = 25 111m, 1 foot 304.8111m. I cubic foot per hour = 0.0283 I pound-force per square inch 6.8947 kPa
Notes:
I Table capacities are based 011 Type K copper tubing inside diameter (shown), which has the smallest inside diameter of the copper tubing products.
Where this table is used to the tubing upstream ofa line pressure regulator. the pipe or tubing downstream of the line pressure regulator shall be sized
using a pressure drop no greater than 1 inch water column (0.249 kPa).
3 Table entries rounded to 3 significant digits.

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TABLE 1319.2(13)
SEMI-RIGID COPPER TUBING [NFPA 54-12: TABLE 6.2(n)]2
GAS: NATURAL
INLET PRESSURE: 5.0 psi
PRESSURE DROP: 3.5 psi
SPECIFIC GRAVITY: I 0.60
1
TUBE SIZE (inch)
% % 1%
% %
0.500 0.625
1 0.402 0.527 1.959
INSIDE:
LENGTH (feet)
105()~~-r2140 32200
20 724 1470 2580 3650 7800 ]4000 22200 46100
30 1180 2070 2930 6270 11300 17800 37000
241 1010 2510 5360 9660 31 700
214 2230 4750 28 100
194 10 25500
70 178 748 1310 1860 3960 23400
80 166 696 1730 3690 10500 21800
90 156 321 653 1620 3460 9820 20400
100 147 303 617 3270 9270 19300
125 130 269 547 2900 17 100
150 118 243 495 2620 7450 15500
175 109 224 456 2410 14300
200 101 208 2250 4040
250 90 1990 3580
300 81 1800 3250
350 75 1660 2990
400 69 143 291 9120
450 65 134 273 8560
500 62 127 258 451 8090
550 58 245 429 7680
600 56 115 234 409 7330
650 53 110 224 7020
700 51 106 215 6740
750 102 207 514 3120 6490
200 497 3010
850 95 194 481 1850 2910
900 45 92 188 466 1790
950 43 90 182 319
1000 42 87 177 310
1100 40 83 1
1200 38 79 161 399 852 1530 5040
1300 37 76 154 382 816 1470 2320
1400 35 73 148 367 784 1410
1500 34 70 143 353 755 1360
1600 33 138 341 1310 43
1700 32 65 133 330 705 1270 4170
1800 31 63 129 320 684 1230 1940 4040
1900 30 62 125 311 664 1200 1890 3930
2000 29 60 122 302 646 1160 1830 3820
For Sl units: 1 inch = 25 mm, 1 foot I pound-force per square inch 6.8947 kPa
Notes:
I Table capacities based on Type K copper tubing inside diameter (shown). which has the smallest inside diameter of the copper tubing products.
=: Table entries are rounded to 3 significant digits.

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TABLE 1319.2(14)
CORRUGATED STAINLESS STEEL TUBING (CSST) [NFPA 54-12: TABLE 6.2(0)]1.2
GAS: NATURAL
- .. ..
~- ..
-~-.. --
~

INLET PRESSURE: LESS THAN 2 psi

f-----..~.--~-~~-.-
PRESSURE DROP: 0.5 in. w.e.
I~--~"""'-"
SPECIFIC GRAVITY: 0.60

FLOW DESIGNATION:
LENGTH (feet)

5 46 63 115 134 225 270 471 546 895 2070 3660 4140
10 32 44 82 95 161 192 330 383 639 1470 2600 2930
15 25 35 66 77 157 267 310 524 I 1030 2140 2400
20 22 31 58 67 137 231 269 456 536 888 1850
25 19 27 ';"1
-"- 60 122 206 240 409 482 793
30 18 25 47 55 96 J12 188 218 374 723
40 15 21 41 47 83 97 162 ]88 325 I
625
50 13 19 37 75 87 144 168 I 292 559
60 12 17 34 68 80 131 153 267
70 11 16 74 12] 14] 47]
80 10 15 69 113 132 440 1040
90 10 14 65 107 125 415 983
100 9 13 62 101 118 393 843
150 7 20 23 42 48 78 320 387
200 6 18 21 38 44 71 277 336
250 5 ]9 39 63 161 247 301 538
300 5 17 148 226 275 492 540
1 pound-force per square inch = 6.8947 kPa. I inch water column 0.249 kPa
Notes:
I Table entries are rounded to 3 significant digits.

1 Table includes losses for four 90 degree (1.57 rad) bends and two end fittings. Tubing runs with larger numbers of bends, fittings, or both shall be increased by an
equivalent length of tubing to the following equation: L = 1.3 n, where Lis additional length eft) of tubing and II is the number of additional fittings, bends. or both.
3 EJ1D =: Equivalent Hydraulic Diameter, which is a measure o[the relative hydraulic efficiency between different tubing sizes. The greater the value ofEHD,
the greater the gas capacity of the ttlbing.

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TABLE 1319.2(15)
CORRUGATED STAINLESS STEEL TUBING (CSST) [NFPA 54-12: TABLE 6.2(p]1, 2

GAS: NATURAL
I

INLET PRESSURE: LESS THAN 2 psi

PRESSURE DROP: in. w.e.
SPECIFIC GRAVITY: 0.60
INTENDED USE: SUPPLY PRESSURE OF 8.0 INCH WATER COLUMN OR GREATER

FLOW DESIGNATION: 23 25 30 31 37 62
LENGTH CAPACITY IN CUBIC FEET OF GAS PER
5 120 160 277 327 529 649 1180 1370 2140 5010 I
8800 10 100
10 83 112 197 231 380 462 828 958 1530 3560 6270 7160
15 67 90 161 189 313 379 673 778 1250 2540 2910 5140 5850
20 57 78 140 164 273 329 580 672 1090 2200 2530 4460 5070
25 51 69 125 147 245 295 518 599 978 1960 2270 4000 4540
30 63 115 134 225 270 471 546 895 1790 2070 3660 4140
40 54 100 116 196 234 407 471 778 1550 1800 3180 3590
50 363 421 698 1380 1610 2850 3210
60 330 !
383 639 1260 1470 2600 2930
70 306 355 593 1170 1360 2420 2720
80 285 33] 555 1090 1280 2260 2540
90 26 36 67 77 133 157 268 311 524 1030 1200 2140 2400
100 24 34 63 73 126 149 254 295 498 974 1140 2030 2280
150 19 27 52 60 104 122 206 240 409 793 936 1660 1860
200 17 23 45 52 91 106 178 207 355 686 812 1440 1610
250 15 21 40 46 82 95 159 184 319 613 728 1290 1440
300 13 19 37 I
42 75 87 144 168
I

234 559 665 1180 1320

For SI units: I foot =304.8 111m, I cubic foot per hour = 0.0283 m3/h, I pound-force per square inch = 6.8947 kPa, I inch water colul11ll = 0.249 kPa
Notes:
I Table entries are rounded to 3 significant digits.
2 Table includes losses for four 90 degree (1.57 fad) bends and two end fittings. Tubing rllns with largcr numbers of bends. fittings, or both shall be increased by an
equivalent length of tubing to the following equation: L = 1.3 n, where Lis additional length (ft) of tubing and /I is the number of additional fittings, bends, or both.
3 EHD = Equivalent Hydraulic Diameter, which is a measure of the relative hydraulic efficiency between difTerent tubing sizes. The greater the value of EHD.
the greater the gas capacity of the tubing.

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TABLE 1319.2(16)
CORRUGATED STAINLESS STEEL TUBING (CSST) [NFPA 54-12: TABLE 6.2(q)]1, 2
GAS: NATURAL
THAN 2 psi

INTENDED USE:

FLOW DESIGNATION: 13 18 19 23 25 30 46 48 60 62
LENGTH (feet) CAPACITY IN CUBIC FEET Of GAS PER HOUR

5 173 229 389 461 737 911 1690 1950 6280 7050 J2400 14260
10 120 160 277 327 529 649 1I80 1370 4430 5010 8800 10100
15 96 130 227 267 436 532 960 1110 3610 4100 7210 8260
20 83 112 197 231 380 462 828 958 3120 3560 6270 7160
25 74 99 176 207 342 414 739 855 1370 2790 3190 5620 6400
30 67 90 161 189 313 379 ]250 2540 2910 5140 5850
40 57 78 140 164 273 329 1090 2200 2530 I 4460 5070
50 51 69 125 147 245 295 978 1960 2270 4000 4540
60 46 63 115 134 225 270 895 1790 2070 3660 4140
70 42 58 106 209 250 435 830 1660 1920 3390 3840
80 39 54 100 196 234 407 778 1550 1800 3180 3590
90 37 51 94 185 221 383 735 1460 1700 3000 3390
100 35 48 89 176 210 363 421 698 1380 1610 2850 32JO
150 28 39 172 294 342 573 ] 130 1320 2340 2630
200 24 34 149 254 295 498 974 1140 2030 2280
250 21 30 134 226 263 447 870 1020 1820 2040
300 19 27 122 206 240 409 793 936 1660 1860
For SI units: I foot 304.8 mm, I cubic foot per hour I pound~force per squarc inch = 6.8947 kPa, 1 inch water column 0.249 kPa
Notes:
I Table rounded to 3 significant digits.
Table includes losses for four 90 degree (1.57 rad) bends and two end tittings. Tubing runs with larger numbers of bends, fittings, or both shall be increased by an equiv-
alent length of tubing to the following equation: L = 1.3 11, where L is additional length (ft) of tubing and n is the number of additional fittings, bends, or both.
EHD ~ Equivalent Hydraulic Diameter, \vhich is a measure ofthe relative hydraulic efficiency between different tubing sizes. The greater the value ofEHD, the
greater the gas capacity of the tubing.

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TABLE 1319.2(17)
CORRUGATED STAINLESS STEEL TUBiNG (CSST) [NFPA 54-12: TABLE 6.2(r)]1, 2, 3, 4

GAS: NATURAL
INLET PRESSURE: 2.0 psi
PRESSURE DROP: 1.0 psi
SPECIFIC GRAVITY: ·0.60

23 25 30 37 39 46 48 60 62
CAPACITY IN CUBIC FEET OF GAS PER HOUR
270 353 1100 1370 2590 4510 5037 9600 18600 21600
25 166 709 876 1620 2890 3258 6040 11 900 13 700
30 151 650 801 1480 2640 2987 5510 10900 12500
40 129 297 567 696 1270 2300 2605 4760 9440 10900
50 115 266 510 624 1140 2060 2343 4260 8470 9720
75 93 218 257 420 512 922 1690 1932 3470 3950 6940 7940
80 89 211 249 407 496 892 1640 1874 3360 3820 6730 7690
100 79 189 222 366 445 795 1470 1685 3000 3420 6030 6880
150 64 155 182 302 364 646 1210 1389 2440 2800 4940 5620
200 55 135 157 263 317 557 1050 1212 2110 2430 4290 4870
250 49 121 141 236 284 497 941 1090 1890 2180 3850 4360
300 44 110 129 217 260 453 862 999 1720 1990 3520 3980
400 38 96 III 189 225 390 749 871 1490 1730 3060 I 3450
500 34 46 86 100 170 202 348 552 783 1330 1550 2740 3090
For units: I foot 304.8 mIn, 1 cubic foot per hour = 0.0283 1 pound-force per square inch = 6.8947 kPa
Notes:
Tablc does not include effect of pressure drop ;}cross the line regulator. Where rcgulator loss exceeds 0.75 psi (5.17 kPa). DO NOT USE THIS TABLE. Consul!
with regulator manufacturer for pressure drops and capacity factors. Pressure drops across a regulator are capable of varying with tlow rate.
CAUTION: Capacities shown in table are capable of exceeding maximum capacity for a selected Consult \vith regulator or tubing manufacturer
for guidance.
Table includes losses for four 90 degree (1.57 rad) bends and two end fittings. Tubing runs with larger numbers of bends, fittings, or both shall be increased
by an equivalent length of tubing according to the following equation: L = 1.3 fl, where L is additional length (ft) of tubing and n is the number of additional
fittings, bends, or both.
4 Table entries arc rounded to significant digits.
5 EHD Equivalent Hydraulic Diameter, which is a measure of the relative hydraulic efficiency between different tubing greater the value ofEHD,
the greater the gas capacity of tile tubing.

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TABLE 1319.2(18)
CORRUGATED STAINLESS STEEL TUBING (CSST) [NFPA 54-12: TABLE 6.2(5)]1,2,3,4

SPECIFIC GRAVITY: 0.60

TUBE SIZE (EHD)5

FLOW DESIGNATION: 13 15 23 25 31 37 48 60
LENGTH (feet) CAPACITY IN CUBIC FEET OF GAS PER HOUR

10 523 674 1080 2000 2530 4920 5660 8300 9140 18 100 19800 34400
25 322 420 691 1290 1620 3080 3540 5310 5911 11 400 12600 22000
30 292 382 632 1180 1480 2800 3230 4860 5420 10400 11 500 20100
40 251 329 549 1030 1280 2420 2790 4230 4727 8970 10000 17400
50 223 293 492 926 1150 2160 2490 3790 425] 8020 8930 15600
75 180 479 1750 2020 3110 3506 6530 7320 12800 14800
80 174 463 1690 1960 3020 3400 6320 7090 12400 14300
100 154 415 1510 1740 2710 3057 5650 6350 1I 100 12800
150 124 339 1230 1420 2220 252] 4600 5200 9130 10500
200 107 294 1060 1220 1930 2199 3980 4510 7930 9090
250 95 945 1090 1730 1977 3550 4040 7110
300 86 860 995 ]590 1813 3240 3690 6500
400 74 742 858 1380 1581 2800 3210 5650
500 66 89 662 766 1040 1422 2870 5060
For SI units: I foot
Notes:
j Table does not include of pressure drop ocross the line regulator. Where regulator loss exceeds 1 psi (7 kPa), DO NOT USE THlS TABLE. Consult with regu-
lator manul~,cturer for pressure drops and capacity factors. drops across regulator are capable of varying with the flow rate.
2 CAUTION: Capacities shown in table are capablc of exceeding maximum capacity of seleeted regulator. Consult tubing manufacturer fbr guidance.
Table includes losses for four 90 degree \ 1.57 rad) bends and two end fittings. Tubing runs with numbers of bends, fittings, or both shall be increased by an equiva-
lent length of tubing to the following equation: L 1.3 II. where L is additional length (feet) of tubing and n is the number of additional bends. or both.
Table entries are rounded to significant digits.
ErrD = Equivalent Hydraulic Diameter, which is a measure of the relative hydraulic efficiency between different tubing The greater the value ofEHD, the greater
the gas capacity ofthe tubing.

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TABLE 1319.2(19)
POLYETHYLENE PLASTIC PIPE [NFPA 54-12: TABLE 6.2(t)]*

GAS: ! NATURAL
INLET PRESSURE: LESS THAN 2 psi
PRESSURE DROP: 0.3 in. w.c.
SPECIFIC GRAVITY:
PIPE SIZE (inch)

.-.-.-.--~~
3f4 ~~--~---.-,.-~,-.-.---.---!~~~""~

DESIGNATION: SDR 9.3 SOR 11

- ,-~- .. ... --..
-~.-- -------.-----~-~~

AcTuAl..io: .. 0.660 0.860 1.077

CAPACITY IN CUBIC
305 551 955 7170 13900
20 210 379 656 4920 9520
30 84 169 304 527 1430 3950 7640
40 72 144 260 451 681 1220 3380 6540
50 64 128 231 400 604 1080 3000 5800
60 209 362 547 2720 5250
70 53 107 192 333 503 904 4830
80 50 99 179 310 468 84] 4500
90 46 93 291 439 4220
100 44 275
125 39 243
150 35 71 127 221
175 32 65 117 203 306 551 1520 2940
200 30 60 109 189 285
250 27 54 97 167 253
24 48 88 229
350 22 45 81 211 1050 2020
400 21 42 75 196 352 974 1880
450 19 39 70 184 330 914 1770
500 18 37 66 174 312 863 1670
For SI units: I inch = 25 min, 1 foot I pound-force per square inch =: 6.8947 kPa. I inch water column = 0.249 kPa
,~ Table entries are rounded to significant digits.

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TABLE 1319.2(20)
POLYETHYLENE PLASTIC PIPE [NFPA 54-12: TABLE 6.2(u)]*
GAS: NATURAL
...... ~ ... -
-.~~ .. ...
-~~-~.~ -~--

INLET PRESSURE: LESS THAN 2 psi

. . ..~~ . . .- ........... ... ......-.--- ...
~ ~ -~.~

PRESSURE DROP: 0.5 in. w.c.

SPECIFIC GRAVITY: 0.60
PIPE SIZE (inch)
NOMINALOD:
DESIGNATION: SDR 11
ACTUALID: 1.077
LENGTH (feet) CAPACITY IN CUBIC FEET OF GAS PER HOUR
10 403 1260
20 138 277 865 1310 2350 6490 ]2550
30 111 222 695 1050 J880 5210 10080
40 95 190 594 898 1610 4460 8630
50 527 796 1430 3950 7640
477
70 439 663 1190 3300 6370
80 409 617 1110 3070 5930
90 221 383 579 1040 2880 5560
100 209 362 547 983 2720 5250
4660
150 46 168 291 439 789 4220
175 43 86 154 268 404 726 3880
200 40 80 249 376 675 1870
250 35 221 333 598
542
350 29 184 278 499 1380 2670
400 27 171 258 464 1280 2480
450 26 160 242 435 1200 2330
500 24 152 1140 2200
For SI units: I inch 25 mm, I foot = 304.8 mm, 1 cubic foot per hour = 0.0283 m3/h, 1 pound-force per square inch 6.8947 kPa, I inch water column 0.249 kPa
.", Table entries are rounded to 3 significant digits.

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TABLE 1319.2(21)
POLYETHYLENE PLASTIC PIPE [NFPA 54-12: TABLE 6.2(v)]*
GAS: NATURAL
~ ~~ ~~~ -~~~~ ~~~~~~~~- ... ~~ -----~-- - ~

INLET PRESSURE: 2.0 psi

~~~--~~-~~~~~~~~-~------ ~ ~

PRESSURE DROP: 1.0 psi

----~~----~ .. ~--~-~~~~----- -- ~

SPECIFIC GRAVITY:
PIPE SIZE (inch)
1 V2 2 3 4
SDR 11 SDR 11 SDR 11 SDR 11 SDR 11
~-- .. --~~.-~-~ -~ ~ - .. ~ -.~ ~~ ~~

~~~ __
0.860
~L _ _ _ _ _ _ _ ~~ _ _ _ ~__
1.077
_~_ ~
,
L ..__
1.554 I
_1.._
1.943
_ _ _ _ __
_~~.~~ ~ '--~~~_~~~~~~~~
2.864 3.682
__ -"----~_ _ ~~~~~~ __ ~~~
I CAPACITY IN CUBIC FEET OF GAS PER HOUR
..... -
I~
~ ~~~~~--~----,-- -~-~~ ~~

I
12 100
2050
1760 3170
1560 2810

70
80 2180
90 2050
100 1930

150 1550
175 395 791 1430
200 736 1330
250 ~~ .. ........
~ ---~--- ... --~---~. -~-
652
-~~-.
1180
59
350 544 1700 2570
400 506 913 1580 2390 11900
475 856 1480 2240 11 100
809 1400 2120 10500
1330 2010
733 1920
194 702 1840
187 1760
180

1200 139
1300 134 1260
1400 128 1210
1170 2100

1700 115
1800 112 224 1060 5260
1900 109 218 393 1030 5110 9900
2000 106 212 382 662 1000 4970 9600
For Sl units: I inch = 25 mm. 1 foot 304.8 mm, I cubic foot per hour 0.0283 1113/h. 1 pound~force per squarc inch 6.8947 kPa
'"1: Table entries are rounded to 3 significant digits.

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TABLE 1319.2(22) TABLE 1319.2(23)

POLYETHYLENE PLASTIC TUBING [NFPA 54-12: TABLE 6.2(w)]2, 3 POLYETHYLENE PLASTIC TUBING [NFPA 54-12: TABLE 6.2(x)f,3
GAS: I NATURAL NATURAL
INLET PRESSURE: LESS THAN 2.0 psi INLET PRESSURE: LESS THAN 2.0 psi
PRESSURE DROP: 0.3 in. W.c. PRESSURE DROP: 0.5 in. w.c.
SPECIFIC GRAVITY: SPECIFIC

NOMINAL OD: NOMINAL OD:

DESIGNATION: SDR 7 SDR 11 DESIGNATION: SDR7 SDR 11
---- -----·-··---··---c---~--------···

ACTUAL ID: 0.445 0.927 ACTUALID: 0.445 0.927

LENGTH (feet) CAPACITY IN CUBIC FEET OF GAS PER HOUR LENGTH (feet) CAPACITY IN CUBIC FEET OF GAS PER HOUR
--------~ ... _-------------
72
20 256 20 49
30 205 30 39
40 176 40 34
50 156 50 30
60 141 60
70 130 70 25
80 18 121 80 23 159
90 17 113 90 22 149
100 16 107 100 21 141
125 14 95 125 I 125
150 13 86 150 17 113
175 12 175 15 ]04
200 11 200 14 97
13 I
250 NA 250 12 86
275 NA 11 82
300 NA 11 78
NA 10 72
400 NA NA 67
450 NA 47 NA 63
500 NA 45 500 NA 59
For S1 units: I inch = 25 mm, 1 foot = 304.8 mm, I cubic foot per hour = For S] units: I inch 25 111m. I foot 304.8 mm, I cubic foot per hour =
I pound-force per square inch 6.8947 kPa, 1 inch water column ] pound-force per square inch 6.8947 kPa. 1 inch water column
0.249 kPa 0.249 kPa
Notes: Notes:
I CTS Copper tube I CTS = Copper tube size.
T,'1ble entries are rounded to 3 significant digits. Table entries are rounded to 3 significant digits.
NAmeans a flow of1ess than ]0 tt~/h (0.283 m3/h). NA means flow of less than 10 ftJ/h (0.283

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TABLE 1319.2(24)
SCHEDULE 40 METALLIC PIPE [NFPA 54: TABLE 6.3(a)]*
GAS: UNDILUTED PROPANE
INLET PRESSURE: 10.0 psi
PRESSURE DR si
~--.--~.-----.- ,.-........ ..
~~-~---.-- ~--~ ......

SPECIFIC GRAVITY: 1.50

% 1% 11;2 2 2% 3

0.824 1.049 1.380 1.610 2.067 2.469 3.068

CAPACITY IN THOUSANDS OF BTU PER HOUR

124000 219000
2280 85000 150000
30 1830 7220 14800 68200 121000 246000
40 1570 6180 36600 58400 211000
50 1390 5480 16900 32500 51700 187000
60 4970 15300 29400 169000
70 4570 14 100 27 100 76300 156000
80 4250 13 100 70900 145000
90 1010 3990 66600 136000
100 956 62900 128000
125 848
150 768 50500 103000
175 706 16500 46500 94700
200 657 1370 2590 15300 24400 43200 88 100
250 582 1220 2290 13600 21700 38300 78 100
300 528 1100 2080 4270 12300 19600 34
350 486 1020 1910 3930 11 300 18 100 31 900 65 100
400 452 945 1780 3650 5470 10500 16800 60600
450 424 886 1670 3430 5140 9890 IS 800 56800
500 400 837 3240 4850 9340 14900 53700
550 380 795 4610 8870 14 100 51000
600 363 759 4400 8460 13 500 48600
650 347 726 4210 8110 12900 46600
700 334 698 1310 4040 7790 12400 21 900 44800
750 321 672 7500 12000 21 100 43 100
310 649 7240 11 500
850 300 628 7010 11 200 19800 40300
291 609 1150 2360 3530 6800 10800 19200
283 1110 3430 6600 10500 18600
275 3330 6420 10200 18100
261 3170 6100 17200 35000
249 521 982 2020 3020 5820 9270 16400 33400
239 499 940 1930 2890 8880 15700 32000
229 480 2780 8530 30800
2680 29600
2590 28600
2500 4820 7680 13600 27700
2430 4670 7450 13 200 26900
766 1570 2360 4540 7230 12800 26 100
745 1530 2290 4410 7030 12400 25400
1 foot = 304.8 mm, 1000 British thennal units per hour = 0.293 kW, 1 pound-force per square inch 6.8947 kPa
,,< Table entries are rounded to 3 significant digits.

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TABLE 1319.2(25)
SCHEDULE 40 METALLIC PIPE [NFPA 54: TABLE 6.3(b)]*

INLET PRESSURE: 10.0 psi

REGULATOR
PIPE SIZE (inch)

1% 2

1.610 2.067

CAPACITY IN THOUSANDS OF BTU PER HOUR

(feet)
10 12300 200 19 000 387 000 000
20 4050 8460 IS 900 150 000 266000 543000
30 3250 6790 12800 75800 121 000 214000 436000
40 2780 5810 11000 22500 64900 103 000 183000 373000
50 2460 5150 9710 19900 57500 91600 162000 330 000
1 100 27 100 000
70 2050 16600 24900 76400 135 000
80 1910 15500 23200 71 100 126000
90 1790 14500 21700 66700 118000
13700 63000
I 12 lOa 55800
1360 5360 11000 16500 50600
1250 4930 10100 15200 46500
1160 4580 9410 14 100 27 200 43300 76500
1030 4060 8340 12500 24100 38400 67800
1950 7560 11 300 21 34800 125400
1800 3390 6950 10400 20 100 32 000 56500 115300
1670 3150 6470 9690 18700 29800 52600 107300
450 1570 2960 6070 9090 17 500 49400 100700
500 1480 2790 5730 8590 16500 46600 95 100
1410 8160 15700 44300 90300
600 1340 2530 5200 7780 15000 23900 42200 86200
650 1290 2420 4980 14400 22900 40500 82500
700 1240 2330 4780 13800 38900 79300
750 1190 2240 4600 13300 37400 76400
800 1150 2170 12800 36200 73 700
850 532 IllO 2100 4300 6450 12400 35000 71400
900 516 1080 2030 4170 12000 33900 69200
950 501 1050 1970 32900 67200
1000 487 1020 1920 32000 65400
463 0 100
1200 442 923 1740 59200
1300 423 884 1670 56700
1400 406 849 1600 54500
1500 391 818 1540
1600 790 1490
1700 366 765 1440 2960 4430 8530 13600 24000
1800 355 1400 2870 4300 8270 13200 23300 47600
1900 344 1360 2780 4170 8040 12800
2000 335 1320 2710 4060 7820 12500
0.293 kW. I pound-force per square inch
,,: Table entries arc rounded to significant digits.

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TABLE 1319.2(26)
SCHEDULE 40 METALLIC PIPE [NFPA 54: TABLE 6.3(c)]*
GAS: UNDILUTED PROPANE
INLET PRESSURE: 2.0 psi
PRESSURE DROP: 1.0 psi
SPECIFIC GRAVITY: 1.50
PRESSURE REGULATOR

3 4

0.824 1.380 1.610 3.068 4.026

CAPACITY IN THOUSANDS OF BTU PER HOUR

2680 5590 32400 62400 176000 359

]840 3850 7240 14900 22300 42900 68400 121000 247000
30 1480 3090 5820 11900 17900 34500 54900 97 100 198000
40 1260 2640 4980 15300 47000 83 100 170000
50 1120 2340 73700 150000
60 66700
70 934 61400 125000
80 869 10500 20300 32300 57100 116000
9880 19000 30300 53600 109000
6230 9330 ]8000 28600 50600 103000
5520 8270 15900 25400 44900 91500
150 618 1290 2440 5000 7490 14400 23 000 40700 82900
175 569 1190 2240 4600 6890 13300 37400 76300
529 1110 2080 4280 6410 34800 71000
469 981 1850 3790 30800 62900
425 889 1670 3440 27900 57000
350 391 817 1540 3160 25700 52400
400 364 760 1430 2940 23900 48800
450 341 14 1340 2760 22400 45800
500 322 674 1270 2610 43200
550 306 640 1210 41 100
600 292 611 1150 2360 39200
650 280 585 1100 2260 3390 6530
700 269 562 1060 2170 3260
750 259 541 1020 2090 3140
250 523 985 2020 3030 1
850 242 506 953 1960 2930 9000 15900 32400
900 235 490 924 1900 2840 5470 15400 31 500
950 228 476 897 1840 2760 5310 15000 30500
1000 222 463 873 1790 2680 5170 29700
1 21 1 4910 200
1200 201 420 791 1620 2430 4680 7470 13200 26900
1300 192 402 757 1550 2330 4490 25800
1400 185 386 727 1490
1500 178 372 701 1440
1600 1 359 677 II
1700 166 348 655 1340 3880 10900
1800 161 337 635 1300 3760 10600
1900 157 327 617 1270 5820 10300 21000
2000 152 318 600 1230 5660 10000 20400
Siunits: I inch 25 mll1, 1 foot = 304.8 111m, 1000 British thermal units per hour = 0.293 kW, I pound-force per square inch = 6.8947 kPa
,,: Table entries are rounded to 3 significant digits.

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TABLE 1319.2(27)
SCHEDULE 40 METALLIC PIPE [NFPA 54: TABLE 6.3(d)]*

PIPE SIZE (inch)

% % 4

ACTUAL ID: 0.622 0.824 4.026

CAPACITY IN THOUSANDS OF BTU PER HOUR

20
30 5970 21 500
40 541 5110 18400
50 255 480 985 1480 4530 16300
60 1340 4100
80 101 212 400 821 1230 2370 3770 13600
100 94 197 372 763 1140 2200 3510 12700
125 89 185 349 716 1070 2070
150 84 175 330 677 1950
155 1730
67 140 1570 2500 4420 9010
62 129 1440 2300 4060 8290
58 120 1340 2140 3780 7710
5] 107 1900 3350 6840
97
42 89 167 2790 5700
500 40 83 2600 5300
550 37 78 2440 4970
600 35 73 424 4700
70 403 4460
32 66 385 2090 4260
30 64 120 246 368 2000
29 61 115 236 354
28 59 III
27 57 107
26 55 104 213
25 53 100 206
52 97 200
50 95 195
48 90 185
22 46 86 176
21 44 82 169 253
243

37 69 142 212 652 1150 2350

For SI units: 1 inch = 25 nun, 1 toot 304.8 mm, 1000 British thermal units per hour = 0.293 kW, 1 inch water column 0.249 kPa
* Table entries are rounded to significant digits.

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TABLE 1319.2(28)
SEMI-RIGID COPPER TUBING [NFPA 54: TABLE 6.3(e)]2

INLET PRESSURE: 10.0 psi

PRESSURE DROP: 1.0 psi
SPECIFIC GRAVITY: 1.50
-----.-.--,--.-...
~-~~----- -~_.--. --~-~---------,.-~-----

SIZING BEtWEEN fiRST stAGE (HfGH PRtSSURE) REGULATOR

_""0ff. _ _ _ _ ~~_
(LOW
TUBE SIZE (inch)
% % % 1% 1% 2
% % % 1% 1%
0.500 0.625 0.750 0.875 1.125 1.625 2.125
0.527 0.652 0.745
CAPACITY IN THOUSANDS OF BTU PER HOUR
513 3760 5330 11400 20500 32 67400
352 2580 3670 7830 14 100 46300
30 283 2080 2940 6290 11 300 37200
40 242 1780 2520 5380 9690 31 800
I
50 215 1570 2230 4770 8590 13500 28200
194 2020 4320 7780 300
70 179 751 1310 1860 3980 7]60 11 300 23500
80 166 699 1220 l730 3700 6660 10500 21900
90 156 655 1150 1630 3470 6250 9850 20500
100 147 304 619 1080 1540 3280 5900 9310 19400
125 131 959 1360 10 5230 17200
150 118 869 1230 2630 4740 7470 15600
175 109 799 1130 2420 4360 6880 14300
200 101 209 426 744 1060 2250 6400 ]3300
250 90 185 377 659 935 2000 5670 11 800
300 81 168 342 597 847 1810 5140 10700
350 75 155 314 549 779 1660 4730 9840
400 70 144 292 725 1550 4400 9160
450 65 135 274 1450 2620 4130 8590
500 62 127 259 2470 3900 8120
550 59 121 246 2350 7710
600 56 115 235 410 582 2240 3530 7350
650 54 111 225 393 558 2140 3380 7040
700 5] 106 216 378 536 2060 3250 6770
750 50 102 364 516 3130
351 3020
850 46 96 195 340 482 1030 2920 6090
900 45 93 189 330 468 1000 2840 5910
950 90 183 320 454 970 2750 5730
1000 88 178 311 442 944 2680 5580
II 83 169 896 2540
1200 38 79 161 282 400 855 1540 2430 5050
1300 37 76 155 270 383 819 1470 2320 4840
1400 35 73 148 260 787 1420 2230 4650
1500 34 70 758 1360 2150 4480
] 33 68 732 1320 2080 4330
1700 32 66 134 331 708 1270 2010 4190
1800 31 227 321 687 1240 1950 4060
1900 30 220 312 667 1200 1890 3940
2000 29 214 304 648 1170 1840 3830
For SI units: 1 inch = 25 111m, 1 foot = 304.8 111111, 1000 British thermal units per hour 0.293 kW, 1 pound-force per square inch = 6.8947 kPa
Notes:
I Table capacities are based on Type K copper tubing inside diameter (shown), which has the smallest inside diameter of the copper tubing products.

Table entries rounded to 3 significant digits.

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TABLE 1319.2(29)
SEMI-RIGID COPPER TUBING [NFPA 54: TABLE 6.3(f)]2, 3
PROPANE

PRESSURE DROP: 0.5 in. w.e.

SPECIFIC GRAVITY: 1.50

% % 1% 1% 2
% % 1%
0.750 0.875 1.375 1.625 2.125
0.527 0.652 0.745 1.245 1.481

93 188 5890
20 31 64 129 4050
30 25 51 104 3250
40 21 89 220 2780
50 19 79 195 1180
17 71 177 1070
16 66 115 163 988 2060
15 30 61 107 152 919 1910
14 28 57 100 142 862 1800
100 13 27 54 95 134 814 1700
11 119 722
150 10 21 44 76 108 654 1360
175 NA 20 40 70 99 212 602 1250
200 NA 18 37 65 92 197 560 1170
250 NA 16 58 82 175 315 496 1030
300 NA IS 52 74 1 285 449
350 NA 14 28 48 68 146 262 414 861
400 NA 13 45 136 244 385 801
450 NA 12 42 127 229 361 752
500 NA II 40 120 216 341 710
550 II 114 205 324 674
600 NA 10 36 51 109 196 309 643
650 NA NA 20 34 49 104 188 296 616
700 NA 19 33 47 284 592
750 NA 18 32 45 274 570
800 NA 18 31 44 264 551
850 NA NA 17 30 42 256 533
900 NA NA 17 29 4] 248 517
NA NA 16 28 40 241 502
NA NA 16 27 39 234 488
] NA NA 37 223 464
1200 NA NA 14 25 35 75 135 212 442
1300 NA NA 14 24 34 72 129 203 423
1400 NA NA 13 23 32 69 124 195 407
1500 NA NA 13 22 31 66 119 188 392
12 21 64 115 182 378
1700 NA NA 12 20 62 1.12 176 366
1800 NA NA J1 20 28 60 108 170 355
1900 NA NA 11 19 27 58 166 345
2000 NA 19 27 57 161 335
For SI units: 1 inch 25 mm. 1 foot 304.8 mm, 1000 British thermal units per hour 0.293 kW, 1 inch water column = 0.249 kPa
Notes:
I Table capacities based on Type K copper tubing inside diameter (shown), which has the smallest inside diameter of the copper tubing products.
Table entries are rounded to 3 significant digits.
NA means a f10\\I of less than 10000 Btu/h (2.93 kW).

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TABLE 1319.2(30)
SEMI-RIGID COPPER TUBING [NFPA 54: TABLE 6.3(g)f

INLET PRESSURE: 2.0 psi

PRESSURE DROP: 1.0 psi
SPECIFIC GRAVITY: 1.50
----~,--.- -~-~---~~-

PSIG SERVICE AND LINE PRESSURE REGULATOR

TUBE SIZE (inch)
1% 1% 2
% % % 1%
OUTSIDE: 0.375 0.750 1.625 2.125

INSIDE: 1 0.305 0.652 1.481 1.959

LENGTH (feet) CAPACITY IN THOUSANDS OF BTU PER HOUR
413 852 1730 3030 9170 16500 26000 54200
20 284 585 2080 2950 6310 11400 17900 37300
30 228 470 1670 2370 9120 14400 29900
195 402 1430 7800 1230n 25600
173 1270 6920 10900 22700
157 9880 600
70 144 297 605 1500 3200 5760 9090 ]8900
134 276 562 1390 2980 5360 8450 17600
259 528 1310 2790 5030 7930
245 498 1240 2640 4750 7490
217 772 1100 6640
150 95 197 400 700 992 2120 3820 6020
175 88 181 368 644 913 1950 3510 5540 11 500
200 82 168 343 599 849 1810 3270 5150 10700
72 149 304 531 753 1610 2900 4560 9510
135 275 I 682 1460 2620 4140 8610
60 124 253 442 628 1340 2410 3800 7920
56 116 235 411 584 1250 2250 3540 7370
450 53 109 221 386 548 1170 2110 3320 6920
500 50 103 209 365 517 ] 110 3140 6530
550 47 ]98 346 491 1050 2980 621
600 45 93 189 330 469 1000 2840
650 43 89 181 316 449 959 1730 2720
700 41 86 174 304 431 921 [660 2620
750 40 82 168 293 415 888 1600 2520 5250
800 39 80 283 401 857 1540 5070
850 37 77 274 388 829 1490 4900
900 36 75 152 265 376 804 1450 4750
950 35 72 147 258 366 1410 4620
1000 34 71 143 251 356 1370 4490
1100 32 67 136 238 338 1300 2050 4270
1200 31 64 130 227 322 1240 1950 4070
1300 30 61 124 217 309 659 1870 3900
1400 28 59 120 209 296 633 1800 3740
1500 27 57 lIS 201 286 610 1730
I 55 III 276 1670
1700 26 108 188 267 1030 1620 3370
1800 25 104 182 259 1000 1570 3270
1900 24 101 177 251 537 966 1520 3170
2000 99 172 244 522 940 1480 3090
For SJ units: I inch 25 mm, 1 foot = 304.8 111m, 1000 British thermal units per hour 0.293 kW I pound-force per square inch = 6.8947 kPa
Notes:
1 Table capacities are based on Type K copper tubing inside diameter (shown), which has the smallest inside diameter of the copper tubing products.

2 Table entries are rounded to 3 significant digits.

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TABLE 1319.2(31)
CORRUGATED STAINLESS STEEL TUBING (CSST) [NFPA 54: TABLE 6.3(h)]1, 2
GAS: I UNDILUTED PROPANE
INLET PRESSURE: 11.0 in. W.c.
PRESSURE DROP:: 0.5i~. W.c.
SPECifiC GRAVITV:T1.50""
--"-----.--c~---"------~"-:__-

355 6550
10 521 971 4640
15 422 3790
20 216 365
25 192 325
30 297 1140
40 256 610
50 20 227 397 548
19 207
70 17 466 890 1590
80 15 833 1490
90 15
1
150
200 183 438
250 163 390 934
300 23 147 357 777 854
for SI units: I foot 304.8 mm, 1000 British thermal units per hour = 0.293 k W, J inch water column = 0.249 kPa
Notes:
I Table includes losses for four 90 degree (1.57 fad) bends and hvo end fittings. Tubing runs with larger numbers of bends, fittings, or both shall be increased
by an equivalent length of tubing to the following equation: L l.3 n. where L is additional length (ft) of tubing and n is the number of additional fittings.
bends, or both.
2 Table entries are rounded to significant digits.
EHD = Equivalent Hydraulic Diameter, which is a measure of the relative hydraulic efficiency between different tubing sizes. The greater the value ofEHD.
the greater the gas capacity of the tubing.

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TABLE 1319.2(32)
CORRUGATED STAINLESS STEEL TUBING (CSST) [NFPA 54: TABLE 6.3(i)]1, 2, 3, 4
GAS: UNDILUTED PROPANE
INLET PRESSURE: 2.0 psi

2 PSI

31 37 39 48 60 62
CAPACITY IN THOUSANDS OF BTU PER HOUR

1110 1740 4100 4720 7130 7958 15200 16800 29400 34200
25 262 701 1120 1380 2560 2950 4560 5147 9550 10700 18800 21700
30 238 640 1030 1270 2330 2690 4180 4719 8710 9790 17200 19800
40 203 554 896 1100 2010 2320 3630 4116 7530 8500 14900 17 200
50 181 420 496 806 986 1790 2070 3260 3702 6730 7610 13400 15400
75 147 344 406 663 809 1460 1690 2680 3053 5480 6230 11000 12600
80 140 333 393 643 768 1410 1630 2590 2961 5300 6040 10600 12200
100 124 169 298 350 578 703 1260 1450 2330 2662 4740 5410 9530 ]0900
150 101 137 245 287 477 575 1020 IPsO 1910 2195 3860 4430 7810 8890
200 86 118 213 248 415 501 880 1020 1660 1915 3340 6780 7710
250 77 105 191 222 373 448 785 910 1490 1722 2980 6080 6900
300 69 96 173 203 343 411 716 829 1360 5560 6300
400 82 151 175 298 355 616 716 1160 5460
500 72 135 158 268 319 550 638 1030 4880
For Sl units: I foot 304.8 mm, 1000 British thermal units per hour 0.293 kW, ] pound-force per square illch 6.8947 kPa
Notes:
1 Table does not include effect of pressure drop across the line regulator. Where regulator loss exceeds 0.5 psi (3.4 kPa) [based on 13 inch water column (3.2 kPa)
outlet pressure], DO NOT USE THIS TABLE. Consult with regulator manut~lcturer for pressure drops and capacity factors. Pressure drops across a regulator
are capable of varying with tlow rate.
CAUTION: Capacities shown in table are capable of exceeding the maximum capacity for a selected regulator. Consult with regulator or tubing manutac-
turer for guidance.
Table includes losses for four 90 degree (1.57 rad) bends and two end filtings. Tubing runs with larger numbers of bends, fittings, or both shall be increased by
an equivalent length of tubing lo the following equation: L 1 fl, where L is additional length (ft) of tubing and 11 is the number of additional fittings, bends, or
both.
Table entries are rounded to significant digits.
5 EHD = Equivalent Hydraulic Diameter, which is a measure oflhe relative hydraulic efficiency between different tubing sizes. The greater the value of EHD,
the greater the gas capacity of the tubing.

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TABLE 1319.2(33)
CORRUGATED STAINLESS STEEL TUBING (CSST) [NFPA 54: TABLE 6.3(j)]1, 2, 3, 4

GAS: UNDILUTED PROPANE

INLET PRESSURE: 5.0 psi
PRESSURE DROP: 3.5 psi
SPECIFIC GRAVITY:. 1.50
TUBE SIZE (EHD)5
FLOW 25 31 37 39 46 48 60 62
LENGTH (feet) CAPACITY IN THOUSANDS OF BTU PER HOLIR
10 826 1070 1710 3150 4000 7830 3 100! 14441 28600 31200 54400 63800
25 509 664 1090 2040 2550 4860 8400 9339 ]8000 19900 34700 40400
30 461 603 999 1870 2340 4430 7680 8564 16400 18200 31700 36900
40 396 520 867 1630 3820 6680 7469 14200 15800 27600 32000
50 352 463 777 1460 3410 5990 6717 12700 14100 24700 28600
75 284 376 637 757 1210 4920 5539 10300 11600 20300 23400
80 275 363 618 731 1]70 4770 5372 9990 11 200 19600 22700
100 243 324 553 656 1050 2760 4280 4830 8930 10000 17600 20300
]50 196 262 453 535 866 1940 2240 3510 3983 7270 8210 14400 16600
200 169 226 393 464 755 923 1680 1930 3050 3474 6290 7130 12500 14400
250 150 202 352 679 828 ]490 1730 2740 3124 5620 6390 11200 12900
300 136 183 322 622 757 1360 1570 2510 2865 5120 5840 10300 ] 1700
400 117 158 279 542 657 1170 ]360 2]80 2498 4430 5070 8920 10200
500 J04 140 251 488 589 1050 1210 1950 2247 3960 4540 8000 9110
For SJ units: 1 foot 304.8111111. 1000 British thermal units per hour 0.293 k\V. I pound-force per square inch 6.8947 kPa
:o.;otes:
J
Table does no! include effect of pressure drop across the line regulator. Where regulator Joss 0.5 psi (3.4 kPa) [based on J 3 inch water column (3.2 kPaj oullet
pressure], DO NOT USE THIS TABLE. Consult with regulator manut11cturer for pressure drops and capacity factors. Pressure drops across a regulator are capable
of varying withllow
CAUTION: Capacities shown in table are capable of exceeding maximul11 capacity for a sclected regulator. Consult with regulator or tubing manufacturer for
guidance.
Table includes losses for f()U)" 90 degree ( fad) bends and two end fittings. Tubing runs \\ith larger numbers ofbcnds, fittings, or both shall be incrcased by an equiv-
alent length of tubing to the follmving equation: 1.3 11, where Lis additional length (ft) of tubing and n is the number of additional fittings, bends, or both .
..t Table entries an:: rounded to signitlcant digits.
" EHD Equivalent Hydraulic Diameter. which is a measure of the relative hydraulic eUiciency between different tubing The greater the value ofEHD, the
greater the gas capacity of the tubing.

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TABLE 1319.2(34)
POLYETHYLENE PLASTIC PIPE [NFPA 54-12: TABLE 6.3(k)]*

INLET PRESSURE: 11.0 in. w.c.

INTENDED

PIPE SIZE (inch)

NOMINAlOD: % 1% 2 3 4

DESIGNATION: SDR 9.3 SDR 11 SDR 11 SDR 11 SDR 11

ACTUAL ID: 0.660 1.554 1.943 2.864 3.682

LENGTH (feet) CAPACITY IN THOUSANDS OF BTU PER HOUR
}40~ 680 3210 16000 30900
20 233 468 844 1460 2210 11000 21 200
30 187 375 677 1170 1770 8810 17000
40 160 321 580 1000 1520 2730 7540 14600
50 142 285 1340 2420 6680 12900
129 258 1220 6050 11
70 119 237 428 742 1120 2010 5570 10800
80 110 221 398 690 1040 1870 5180 10000
90 103 207 374 648 1760 4860 9400
100 98 196 353 612 1660 4590 8900
125 87 542 7900
150 78 157 284 491 742 1330 3690 7130
175 72 145 261 452 683 1230 3390 6560
200 67 135 243 420 635 1140 3160 6100
250 60 119 215 373 563 1010 2800 5410
~~~·······300
54 nr8·~ 195 338 510 916 2530 4900
350 50 99 179 311 469 843 2330 4510
400 46 92 167 289 436 784 2170 4190
450 43 87 157 271 409 736 2040 3930
500 41 82 148 256 387 695 1920 3720
For SI units: 1 inch 25 111m, 1 foot 304.8 111m. 1000 British thermal units per hour 0.293 kW. 1 inch column = 0.249 kPa
* Table entries are rounded to 3 significant digits.

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TABLE 1319.2(35)
POLYETHYLENE PLASTIC PIPE [NFPA 54·12: TABLE 6.3(1)]*

INLET PRESSURE:

NOMINALOD: 112 3/4

DESIGNATION: SDR 9.3 SDR 11

ACTUAL 10: 0.660 0.860 1.554
lENGTH (feet) CAPACITY IN THOUSANDS OF BTU PER HOUR
196'00 284000
13400 20300 36500 101 000 195000
30 1730 6230 10800 16300 29300 81 100 157000
40 1480 2960 5330 14000 25 100 69400 134 ]00
50 1310 2620 12400 22200 61500 119000
1190 200 ]
70 1090 2180 10300 18500 51 300 99 100
80 1010 2030 3670 6350 9590 17200 47700 92200
90 952 1910 3440 5960 9000 16200 44700 86500
100 899 1800 3250 5630 8500 15300 42300 81700
125 797 1600 500 37500
150 722 1450 2610 4520 6830 12300 33900 65600
175 664 1330 2400 4160 6280 11300 31200 60300
200 1240 3870 5840 10500 29000
250 5180
300 4690
350 4320 7760 21 500 41500
400 425 851 2660 4020 7220 12000 38600
450 399 798 6770 18700 36200
500 377 754 6390 17700 34200
358 716 32500
600 341 683 1230 2140 3220 31000
650 327 654 1180 2040 3090 5550 15400 29700
700 314 628 1130 1960 2970 5330 14700
750 302 605 1090 1890 2860 14200
585 13700
850 283 566 2670 13300
900 274 549 2590 4650 12900
950 266 533 2520 4520 12500
]000 259 518 2450 4400 12200
1100 246 4170
1200 234 470 2220 3980 11000 21300
1300 225 450 811 1410 2120 3810 10600 20400
1400 216 432 779 1350 2040 10100 19600
208 416 751 1300 1960
402 1260
194 389 702 1220 1840
1800 188 377 680 1180 1780 3200 8850 17100
1900 183 366 661 1140 1730 3110 8590 16600
2000 178 356 643 1110 1680 3020 8360 16200
Sl units: I inch 25 mm, I foot 304.8 mm, 1000 British thel111al units per hour 0.293 kW 1 pound-force per square inch = 6.8947 kPa
~': Table entries are rounded to 3 significant digits.

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TABLE 1319.2(36}
POLYETHYLENE PLASTIC TUBING [NFPA 54 12: TABLE 6.3(m}]2 w

NOMINAL 00: % 1
~ ~-~--f~~-~~~~-'~~--~~~- ~ ~~-- -+~ ~~.~~----~~~~~-~~~~~~~~~ ~

DESIGNATION: SDR7 SDR 11

ACTUAL 10: 0.445 0.927
~.~~~~~-~~~---~-~-- -~-~

LENGTH (feet) CAPACITY IN THOUSANDS OF BTU PER HOUR

~--~-~-- ~~-~~~.~-~~-

10 121 828
20 83 569
30 67 457
40 57 391
50 51 347
60 14
70 42 289
80 39 269
90 37 252
100 35 238
125 31
150 28 19]
26 176
24 164

21 145
20 l38
19 132
350 18
400 16 113
450 15 106
500 15 100
For SI units: I inch = 25 mm, 1 foot = 304.8 mm, 1000 British thermal units per
hour = 0.293 kW, 1 inch water column 0.249 kPa
Notes:
J CTS Copper tube size.
:: Table entries are rounded to 3 significant digits.

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Part II - Fuel SuppJy: Manufactured/Mobile Home (2) The interior diameter of the conduit shall be not
Parks and Recreational Vehicle Parks. less than lh of an inch (15 mm) larger than the
outside diameter of the gas piping.
(3) The conduit shall extend to a point not less than
1320.0 Fuel Gas Piping Systems. 4 inches (102 mm) beyond the outside wall of
1320.1 General. Fuel gas piping systems serving manufactured the MIH, accessOlY building, or structure, and the I
homes, accessory buildings, or structures and communities outer ends shall not be sealed.
shall be designed and constructed in accordance with the (4) Where the conduit terminates within a M/H, I
applicable provisions of NFPA 54 and NFPA 58. NFPA 31 accessory bui Iding, or structure, it shall be
shall apply to oil fuel-burning systems and shall comply with readily accessible, and the space between the
the criteria of the Authority Having Jurisdiction. [NFPA conduit and the gas piping shall be sealed to
50IA:4.1.J] prevent leakage of gas into the building. [NFPA
1320.2 Recreational Vehicle Park Fuel-Gas Equipment 50IA:4.2.1
and Installations. Fuel gas equipment and installations shall
comply with Part II of this chapter, except as otherwise
1323.0 Manufactured Home Site Cas Shutoff Valve.
permitted or required by this code.
1323.1 General. Each M/H site shall have a listed gas ShutOffl
valve installed upstream of the M/H site gas outlet. The gas
1321.0 Gas Supply Connections. shutoff valve shall be located on the outlet riser at a height of
1321.1 GeneraL Gas supply connections at sites, where not less than 6 inches (152 mm) above finished grade. A gas
provided from an underground gas supply piping system, shutoff valve shall not be located under a M/H. The outlet shall I
shall be located and arranged to permit attachment to a manu- be equipped with a cap or plug to prevent discharge of gas
I factured home (M/H) occupying the site in a work-like where the M/H site outlet is not connected to a MfH. I
manner. For the installation ofliquefied petroleum gas (LPG) Exception: Gas shutoff valves for manufactured homes located
storage systems, the applicable provisions ofNFPA 58 shall on foundations constructed in accordance with the local
be followed. [NFPA 50 lA:4.1.2] building code or, in the absence of a local code, with a recog-
1321.2 Location of Gas Supply Connection. The gas supply nized model building code. [NFPA 501 A:4.2.2]
to the M/H shall be located within 4 feet (12] 9 mm) ofthe M/H

I stand.
Exception: Gas supply connections for manufactured homes
located on all-weather wood, concrete, concrete block foun-
1324.0 Gas Meters.
1324.1 Support of Meters. Where installed, gas meters shall
be suppOlied by a post or bracket placed on a firrn footing or
dation systems or on foundations constructed in accordance other means providing equivalent support and shall not depend
with the local building code or, in the absence of a local code, on the gas outlet riser for suppOli. [NFPA 501A:4.2.3.1]
with a recognized model building code. [NFPA 501A:4.1.3] 1324.2 Location ofl\leters. Each gas meter shall be installed
in an accessible location and shall be provided with unions or
1322.0 Single and Multiple Manufactured Home Site .Fuel other fittings so that the meter is removed easily and replaced
Systems. in an upright position. Meters shall not be installed in unventi-
] 322.1 Gas Connections - Gas lated or inaccessible locations or closer than 3 feet (914 mm)
Gas supply connections at sites, where provided from an under- to sourees of ignition. [NFPA 50IA:4.2.3.2]
ground gas supply piping system, shall be located and ananged 1324.3 Meter Shutoff Valve or Cock. Gas meter installa-
to pennit attachment in a work-like manner to a manufactured tions shall be provided with shutoff valves or cocks located
home occupying the site. For the installation of LPG storage adjacent to and on the inlet side of the meters. In the case of
systems, the provisions ofNFPA 58 shall be followed. [NFPA a single meter installation utilizing an LP-Gas container, the
50IA:4.1 container service valve shall be permitted to be used in lieu of
1322.1.1 Underground Installation. Underground gas the shutoff valve or cock. Gas meter installations shall be
piping system installations shall comply with the building provided with test tees located adjacent to and on the outlet
code and Section 1322.1.1.1 and Section 1322.1.1.2. side of the meters. [NFPA 501A:4.2.4]
[NFPA 50 J A:4.2.l]
1322.1.1.1 Open-Ended Gastight Conduit. Under- 1325.0 M.uUipJe lVlanufactured Home Site Fuel Distribu-
ground gas piping shall not be installed beneath that tion and Supply Systems. [NFPA 501 A:4.1, 4.3.11, 4.4, and
pOliion of a M/H site reserved for the location of a 4.4.5]
manufactured home or M/H accessory building or
structure unless installed in the open-ended gastight 1326.0 Cathodic Protection Requirements.
conduit of Section 1322.1.1.2. [NFPA 501 A:4.2.1.1] J326.1 General. Cathodic protection shall be installed for
1322.1.1.2 Requirements. The open-ended gastight corrosion control of buried or submerged metallic gas piping
conduit shall comply with the following: in accordance with the following requirements:
(]) The conduit shall be not less than Schedule 40 (J) Where amphoteric metals are included in a buried or
pipe that is approved for underground installa- submerged pipeline containing a metal of different anodic
tion beneath buildings. potential the following protection shall be provided:

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(a) The entire buried or submerged pipeline shall be 1329.2 Pressure. Where connected appliances are operated at
cathodically protected at a negative (cathodic) their rated capacity, the supply pressure shall be not less than
of 0.85 voit, measured between the structure surface 7 inches of water column (1.7 kPa). The gas supply pressure
and a saturated copper-copper sulfate half cell shall not exceed 14 inches of water column kPa). [NFPA
contacting the electrolyte. 50 I A:4.3.5.2]
(b) The amphoteric metals shall be electrically isolated
from the remainder of the pipeline with insulating
flanges, or equivalent and cathodically protected.
1330.0 Gas Piping Materials.
(2) The amount of cathodic protection shall be such that the 1330.1 Metal. Metal gas pipe shall be standard-weight
protective coating and the pipe are not damaged. wrought iron or steel (galvanized or black), yellow brass
containing not more than 75 percent copper, or internally
tinned or treatcd copper of iron pipe size. Galvanizing shall
1327.0 Manufactured Home Community LPG not be considered protection against cOlTosion.
Systems.
Seamless copper or steel tubing shall be permitted to be
1327.1 General. Where 10 or more customers are served by
used with gases not corrosive to such material. Steel tubing
one LPG supply system, the installation of the gas supply
shall comply withASTMA254. Copper shall comply I
system shall be in accordance with 49 CFR 192. Other liquefied
petroleum gas supply systems and the storage and handling of withASTM B 88 or ASTM B 280. Copper tubing (unless t111-
LPG shall be in accordance with NFPA 58. [NFPA 50 1A:4.3.2] lined) shall not be Llsed where the gas contains more than an
average of 0.3 grains of hydrogen sulfide per 100 standard
cubic feet (0.7 00 of gas. [NFPA50IA:4.3.6.1]
1328.0 Required Gas Supp]y.
1330.2 Protection '-'''',,""UJI.o,;;.'' for Metal Gas Buried
1328.1 General. The minimum hourly volume required at
or submerged metallic gas piping shall be protccted from
1each M/H site outlet or a section of the M/H community gas corrosion by approved coatings or wrapping materials. Gas
piping system shall be calculated as shown in Table 1328.1.
pipe protective coatings shall be approved types, machine
50 IA:4.3.4.l]
applied, and shall comply with recognized standards. Field
TABLE 1328.1 wrapping shall provide equivalent protection and is restricted
DEMAND FACTORS FOR USE IN CALCULATING GAS PIPING to those short sections and fittings that are stripped for
SYSTEMS IN M/H COMMUNITIES* threading or welding. Risers shall be coated or wrapped to a
[NFPA SOiA: TABLE 4.3.4.1]
point not less than 6 inches (152 mm) aboveground. [NFPA
501 A:4.3.6.2]

I NUMBER OF MlH SITES

BRITISH THERMAL UNITS PER
HOLIR PER M/H SITE

125 000
1330.3 P1astic. Plastic piping shall be used underground and
shall be in accordance with the requirements of ASTM D
2513 or ASTM D 2517, as well as the design pressure and
2 117 000
design limitations of 49 CFR 192.123, and shall otherwise
3 104 000
comply with the installation requirements thereof. [NFPA
4 96000 501A:4.3.6.3J
5 92 000
6 87000
1331.0 Gas Piping InstaUations.
7 83000
8 81000 1331.1 Minimum Burial Below Ground Level and Clear-
ances. Gas piping installed belowground level shall have an
9 79000
earth cover of not less than 18 inches (457 mm) and shall be
10 77000
installed with not less than 12 inches (305 mm) of clearance
11-20 66000
from other underground utility systems. 501A:4.3.7.1]
21-30 62000
1331.2 Metallic Gas Metallic gas piping systems shall
31-40 58000
be installed in accordance with approved plans and specifica-
41-60 55000
tions, including provisions for cathodic protection. Each
Over 60 50000 cathodic protection system shall be designed and installed in
For SI units: 1000 British thermal units per hour = 0.293 kW accordance with the provisions of 49 CFR 192. [NFPA
In extreme climate areas, additional capacilies shall be considered.
50 lA:4.3.7.2.1, 4.3.7.2.2J
1331.2.1 Cathodic Protection. Where the cathodic
1329.0 Gas Pipe Sizing and Pressure. protection system is designed to protect the gas piping
1329.1 Size. The size of each section of a gas piping system system, thc gas piping system shall be electrically isolated
shall be detennined in accordance with NFPA 54, or by other from other underground metallic systcms or installations.
standard engineering methods acceptable to the Authority Where the gas piping system is cathodically protected
Having Jurisdiction. [NFPA 501A:4.3.5.1J against corrosion, a dielectric shall be used in the

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M/H gas connection to insulate the M/H from the under- (4) Connections between the tank(s) and the main pipeline
ground gas piping system. [NFPA 501 A:4.3.7.2.3, 4.3.7.2.4] shall be made with double swing joints or flexible
1331.2.2 Underground Metallic Systems. Where a connectors, or shall otherwise be alTanged to permit the
cathodic protection system is designed to provide under- tank( s) to settle without damaging the system.
ground metallic systems and installations with protection (5) Where located aboveground, the connections shall be
against corrosion, such systems and installations shall be located within the diked area.
electrically bonded together and protected as a whole. (6) Areadily accessible and identified manual shutoff valve
[NFPA 50 I A:4.3.7.2.5] shall be installed in each brancll supply pipel ine that
1331.3 Plastic Gas Piping. Plastic gas piping shall be used enters a building, mobile home, travel trailer, or other
underground and shall be installed with an electrically structure. This valve shall be pennitted to be either inside
or outside of the structure. Where outside, the valve shall
conductive wire for locating the pipe. The wire used to locate
be protected from weather and damage. Where inside,
the plastic pipe shall be copper, not less than No. 18 AWG,
the valve shall be located directly adjacent to the point at
with insulation approved for direct burial. Portions of a plastic
which the supply line enters the structure.
gas piping system consisting of metallic pipe shall be cathod-
ically protected against cOlTosion. [NFPA 501A:4.3.7.3] (7) A device shall be provided in the supply line at or ahead
of the point where it enters the interior of the structure
1331.4 Gas Piping System Shutoff Valve. A readily acces- that will automatically shut off the oil supply, where the
sible and identifiable shutoff valve controlling the flow of gas supply line between this device and the appliance is
I tothe entire M/H community gas piping system shall be broken. This device shall be located on the appliance side
installed near the point of connection to the service piping or of the manual shutoff valve. This device shall be solidly
to the supply connection of an LPG container. [NFPA supported and protected from damage.
501A:4.3.7.4] (8) Means shall be provided to limit the oil pressure at the
appliance inlet to not exceed 3 pound-force per square
1332.0 Liquefied Petroleum Gas Appliances. inch gauge (psig) (21 kPa). Where a pressure-reducing
valve is used, it shall be a type approved for the service.
1332.1 General. LPG appliances shall be installed in accor-
dance with the applicable provisions of NFPA 58. [NFPA (9) A device shall be provided that automatically shuts
501A:4.3.8] the oil supply to the appliance where the oil pressure at
the appliance inlet exceeds 8 psig (55 kPa).
Exceptions:
1333.0 Oil Supply.
(a) Where the distribution system is supplied from a
1333.1 General. The following three methods of supplying gravity tank and the maximum hydrostatic head
I oil to an individual M/H site shall be pennitted: oil in the tank is such that the pressure at the appli-
(1) Supply from an outside underground tank. ance inlet shall not exceed 8 psig (55 kPa).
(2) Supply from a centralized oil distribution system (b) Where a means is provided to automatically shut
designed and installed in accordance with accepted engi- the oil supply where the pressure-regu lating device
neering practices and in accordance with NFPA 31. fails to regulate the pressure as required.
(3) Supply from an outside aboveground tank. [NFPA (10) Appliances equipped with primary safety controls specifi-
501 A:4.3.9] cally listed for the appliance shall be connected to a central-
ized oil distribution system. [NFPA 31:9.2.10-9.2.15]
1333.2 Minimum Oil Supply Tank Size. Oil supply tanks
shall have a minimum capacity equal to 20 percent of the
average annual oil consumption. [NFPA 50lA:4.3.10] 1334.0 Fuel Supply Systems Jnstallation.
1333.3 Oil Supply Connections. Oil supply connections at 1334.1 Flexible Gas Connector. Each gas supply connector
I M/H sites, where provided fi'om a centralized oil distribution shall be listed for outside M/H use, shall be not more than 61
system, shall be located and arranged to permit attachment in a feet (1829 mm) in length, and shall have a capacity rating
work-like manner to a M/H utilizing the stand. [NFPA adequate to supply the connected load.
501A:4.3.11.1] The installation of such facilities shall comply Exception: Gas supply connections for manufactured homes
with the following requirements: located on weather wood, concrete, concrete block founda-
(1) The main oil distribution pipeline shall be pelmitted to be tion system or on a foundation constructed in accordance with
connected to a tank or tanks having an aggregate capacity the local building code or, in the absence of a local code, with
not to exceed 20 000 gallons (75 708 L) at a point below a recognized model building code. [NFPA 501 A:4.4.1]
the liquid level. 1334.2 Use of Approved Pipe and Fittings of Extension.
Where it is necessary to extend the M/H inlet to permit I
(2) Where this piping is so connected, a readily accessible
connection of the 6 foot (1829 mm) listed connector to the
internal or external shutoff valve shall be installed in the
site gas outlet, the extension shall be of approved materials of
piping as close as practicable to the tank.
the same size as the M/H inlet and shall be supported at not I
(3) Where external and aboveground, the shutoff valve and more than 4 foot (1219 mm) intervals to the M/H. [NFPAI
its tank connections shall be made of steel. 501A:4.4.2]

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1334.3 Mechanical Protection. Gas outlet regulators, in accordance with the provisions of UL 80. Tanks other I
meters, valves, or other exposed equipment shall be protected than DOT-5 shipping containers having a capacity of not
against accidental damage. [NFPA 501 A:4.4.3] more than 660 gallons (2498 L) shall be constructed in
1334.4 Special Rules on Atmospherically Controlled Regu- accordance with the provisions ofUL 80. Pressure tanks
lators. Atmospherically controlled regulators shall be shall be constructed in accordance with Section VIII
installed in such a manner that moisture cannot enter the regu- the ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code. [NFPA
lator vent and accumulate above the diaphragm. Where the 50 I A:4.4.6.2]
regulator vent is obstlUcted due to snow and icing conditions; 1334.6.3 Location. Tanks, as described in Section 1334.6
I shields, hoods, or other approved devices shal1 be provided to and Section that are adjacent to buildings shall
guard closing of the vent opening. [NFPA 501A:4.4.4] be located not less than 10 feet (3048 mm) from a propeliy
11334.5 Fuel Gas Piping Test. The M/H fuel gas piping line that is pennitted to be built upon. [NFPA 50 lA:4.4.6.3]
system shall be tested with air before it is connected to the 1334.6.4 Vent. Tanks with a capacity not larger than 660
I gas supply. The M/H gas piping system shall be SUbjected to gallons (2498 L) shall be equipped with an open vent not
a pressure test with appliance shutoff valves in their closed smaller than 1 Y2 inch (40 mm) iron pipe size; tanks with
positions. [NFPA 501A:4.4.5] a 500 gallon (1892 L) or less capacity shall have a vent of
1334.5.1 Procedures. The fuel gas piping test shall consist 114 inch (32 mm) iron pipe size. [NFPA 501A:4.4.6.4]
of air pressure at not less than 10 inches water column or 1334.6.5 Liquid Level. Tanks shall be provided with a
more than 14 inches water column (2.5 kPa to 3.5 kPa). means of detennining the liquid level. [NFPA 501A:4.4.6.5]
The system shall be isolated from the air pressure source 1334.6.6FiH Opening. The fill opening shall be a size and
and shall maintain this pressure for not less than J 0 minutes in a location that pelmits filling without spillage. [NFPA
without perceptible Upon satisfactory completion 50IA:4.4.6.6]
of the test, the appliance valves shall be opened, and the
1334.6.7 Flood Hazard Areas. In flood hazard areas,
gas appliance COlmectors shall be tested with soapy water
tanles shall be elevated to or above the flood eleva-
or bubble solution while under the pressure remaining in
tion or they shall be designed, constlUcted, installed, and
the piping system. Solutions used for testing for leakage
anchored to resist flood-related and other loads during
shall not contain corrosive chemicals. Pressure shall be
the design flood, or lesser floods, without release of
measured with either a manometer, slope gauge, or gauge
contents into floodwaters or infiltration by floodwaters
that is calibrated in either water inch (mm) or psi (kPa),
into the contents.
with increments of either Ylo of an inch mm) or ~~() psi
(0.7 kPa gauge), as applicable. Upon satisfactory comple-
tion of the test, the M/H gas supply connector shall be 1335.0 Manufactured Home Accessory Building Fuel
installed, and the connections shall be tested with soapy Supply Systems.
water or bubble solution. [NFPA 501A:4.4.5.1] 1335.1 General. Fuel gas supply systems installed in a Mill I
1334.5.2 Warning. Do not overpressurize the fuel gas accessory building or structure shall be in accordance with
piping system. Damage to valves, regulators, and appli- the applicable provisions ofNFPA 54 and NFPA 58. Fuel oil
ances is capable of occurring due to pressurization supply systems shall comply with the applicable provisions of
beyond the maximums specified. [NFPA 501A:4.4.5.2] NFPA 31. [NFPA 501A:4.5]
1334.5.3 Vents. Gas appliance vents shall be visually
inspected to ensure that they have not been dislodged in 1336.0 Community Building Fuel Supply in
transit and are connected to the appliance. JVlanufactured Home Communities.
[NFPA 501A:4.4.5.3] 1336.1 Fuel Gas Piping and Appliance Installations. Fuel
1334.6 Oil Tanks. Not more than one 660 gallon (2498 L) gas piping and appliances installed within a permanent
tank or two tanks with aggregate capacity of 660 gallons building in a M/H community shall be in accordance with I
(2498 L) or less shan be connected to one oil-burning appli- nationally recognized appliance and fuel gas piping codes and
ance. Two supply tanks, where used, shall be cross-connected standards adopted by the Authority Having Jurisdiction.
and provided with a fill and vent in accordance with Where the state or other political subdivision does not assume
NFPA 31, and shall be on a common slab and rigidly secured jurisdiction, such fuel gas piping and appliance installations
shall be and installed in accordance with NFPA 541
one to the other. Tanks having a capacity of 660 gallons (2498 L)
or NFPA 58. [NFPA 501A:4.6.1]
I or less shall be supported by noncombustible supports
to prevent seWing, sl1ding, or lifting. [NFPA 501A:4.4.6] 1336.2 Oil Supply Systems in M/H Communities. Oi1-
burning equipment and i11stal1ations within a M/H commu-I
1334.6.1 Installation. Oil supply tanks shall be instal1ed nity shall be designed and constructed in accordance with the
in accordance with the applicable provisions ofNFPA 31. applicable codes and standards adopted by the Authority
[NFPA 50IA:4.4.6.1] Having Jurisdiction. Where the state or other political subdi-
1334.6.2 Capacity. A tank with a capacity not larger than vision does not assume jurisdiction, such installatio11 shall be
60 gallons L) shall be pennitted to be a DOT-5 ship- UI..~.l/;:.llCU and constructed in accordance with NFPA 31.
ping container (drum) and so marked, or a tank constructed 501A:4.6.2]

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11336.3 Equipment and Installation. Oil-

burning equipment and installations within a building
I constructed in a M/H community in accordance with the local
building code or a nationally recognized building code shall
be in accordance with nationally recognized codes and stan-
dards adopted by the Authority Having Jurisdiction. Where
the state or other political subdivision does not assume juris-
diction, such oil-buming equipment and installation shall be
I designed and installed in accordance with NFPA 31. [NFPA
50] A:4.6.3]

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1401.0 General. 1405.2.2 Final Inspection. This inspection shall
1401.1 Applicability. The regulations of this chapter shall be made after piping authorized by the permit has been
govern the installation of process piping in or in conjunction installed and after portions thereof that are to be covered
with a building or stmcture located upon the premises. or concealed are so concealed. This inspection shall
include a pressure test, at which time the piping shall
stand a pressure of not less than one-and-one-half times
1402.0 Permit.
the maximum designed operating pressure where
1402.1 General. It shall be unlawful to install, alter, or repair hydraulic testing is conducted or I 10 percent where
or cause to be installed, altered, or repaired process material is conducted pneumatically. Test pressures shall
piping without first obtaining a permit. be held for a length of time satisfactory to the Authority
Pe1111its for process piping shall show the total number of Having Jurisdiction, but in no case for less than 30
outlets to be provided for on each system and sllch other minutes with no perceptible drop in pressure. HPM drain,
information as required by the Authority Having Jurisdiction. waste, and vent piping shall be tested in accordance with
Fees for process piping permits are included in Table 114.1. the plumbing code. Tests shan be made in the presence
of the Authority Having Jurisdiction. Necessary apparatus
for conducting tests shall be furnished by the permit
1403.0 P1ans Required.
holder.
1403.1 General. Plans, engineering calculations, diagrams,
1405.3 Other Inspections. In addition to the inspections
and other data shall be submitted in one or more sets with
required by this section, the Authority Having Jurisdiction
each application for a permit. The Authority Having Jurisdic-
tion shall be permitted to require plans, computations, and shall be permitted to require a special inspectOl~ as specified
specifications to be prepared and designed by an engineer in the building code, during installation of piping systems. In
I icensed by the state to practice as such. cases where the work authorized was installed in accordance
with plans and specifications prepared by an engineer, the
Where plans or other data are submitted for review, a
Authority Having Jurisdiction shall be permitted to require a
plan review fee shall be paid, as provided in Section 114.3.
final signed report stating that the work was installed in accor-
dance with approved plans and specifications and the appli-
1404.0 "!I.!.n.,.. Ir~....... "hii""
cable provisions of this chapter.
1404.1 General. Process piping shall not be strained or bent,
nor shall tanks, vessels, vats, appliances, or cabinets be
1406.0 Piping and
supported by or develop strain or stress on the piping.
1406.1 General. Process piping and tubing shall comply with
this section and shall be installed in accordance with nation-
1405.0 Inspections. ally recognized standards. Piping and tubing systems shall be
1405.1 General. Upon completion of the installation, alter- metallic unless the material being transp0l1ed is incompatible
ation, or repair of process piping, and prior to the use thereof, with such system.
the Authority Having Jurisdiction shall be notified that such 1406.2 Hazardous Process Piping HPP supply
piping is ready for inspection. piping or tubing in service corridors shall be exposed to view.
Excavations required for the installation of underground HPP piping shall be identified in accordance with nationally
piping shall be kept open until such time as the piping has recognized standards to indicate the material being trans-
been inspected and approved. Where such piping is covered ported. Liquid HPP piping shall have an approved means for
or concealed before such approval, it shall be exposed upon directing spilled materials to an approved containment or
the direction of the Authority Having Jurisdiction. drainage system.
1405.2 Required inspections. The Authority Having Juris- Liquid HPP waste or drainage systems shall be installed
diction shall make the following inspections and shall either in accordance with the plumbing code.
approve that portion of the work as completed or shall notify 1406.2.1 Installation in Exit Corridors and Above
the permit holder wherein the same fails to be in accordance other Occupancies. Hazardous process supply pipe shall
with this code. not be located within exit corridors, within a portion of
1405.2.1 Inspection. This inspection a means of egress required to be enclosed in fire-resistive
shall be made after process piping authorized the construction, or in concealed spaces in or above areas not
permit has been installed and bcfore piping has been classified as Group H Occupancies, except as pennitted
covered or concealed. This inspection shall include a by this subsection.
determination that the piping size, materiaL and instal1a- Hazardous production material piping and tubing
tion are in accordance with the requirements ofthis code. shall bc pen11itted to be installed within the space defined

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by the walls of exit conidors and the floor or roof above, 1406.3.2 Piping and Installation. Piping and
or in concealed spaces above other occupancies in accor- tubing shall be installed in accordance with approved
dance with Section 1406.2.1.1 through Section J406.2.1.6. standards. Supply piping for hazardous production mate-
1406.2.1.1 Automatic Sprinklers. Automatic sprin- rials having a health hazard ranking of 3 or 4 shall have
welded connections throughout, unless an exhausted
klers shal1 be installed within the space, unless the
enclosure is provided.
space is less than 6 inches (152 mm) in the least
dimension. Exception: Material that is incompatible with ferrous
piping shall be permitted to be installed in nonmetallic
1406.2.1.2 Venti1ation. Ventilation at not less than 6 piping with approved connections.
air per hour (ACH) shall be provided. The
1406.3.3 Gas-Detection System. Where hazardous
space shall not be used to convey air from other
production material gas is used or dispensed and the
areas. physiological warning properties for the gas are at a
1406.2.1.3 Receptor. Where the piping or tubing is higher level than the accepted permissibJe exposure limit
used to transport HPP liquids, a receptor shall be for the gas, a continuous gas-monitoring system shall be
installed below such piping or tubing. The receptor provided to detect the presence of a short-term hazard
shall be designed to collect discharge or and condition. \Vhere dispensing occurs and flammable gases
drain it to an approved location. The I hour enclo- or vapors are capable of being present in quantities in
sure shall not be used as part of the receptor. excess of 20 percent of the lower explosive limit, a
continuous gas-monitoring system shall be provided. The
1406.2.1.4 HPP supply piping and tubing monitoring system shall be connected to the emergency
and HPP nonmetallic waste lines shall be separated control station.
from the exit corridor and from an occupancy other
than a semi-conductor fabrication facility classified
as a Group H Occupancy by construction, as
required for walls or partitions that have a fire-
protection rating of not less than I hour. Where
gypsum wallboard is used, joints on the piping side
of the enclosure need not be taped, provided the
Jomts occur over members. Access open-
ings into the enclosure shall be protected by
approved fire assemblies.
1406.2.1.5 Shutoff Valves. Readily
accessible manual or automatic remotely activated
fail-safe emergency shutoff valves shall be installed
on piping and tubing other than waste lines at the
following locations:
(1) At branch connections into the fabrication area.
(2) At entries into exit corridors. Excess flow
valves shall be installed as required by the firc
code.
1406.2.1.6 Electrical Electrical wiring and
equipment located in the piping space shall be
approved for Class I, Division 2, Hazardous Loca-
tions.
Exception: Occasional transverse crossing of the
corridors by supply piping that is enclosed within the
corridor need not comply with Section 1406.2.1.1
through Section 1406.2.1.6.
1406.3 Special for HPP Gases. In addition
to other requirements of this section, HPP gases shall comply
with this subsection and the fire code.
1406.3.1 Provisions. Where HPP supply gas is
calTied in pressurized piping, a fail-safe system shall shut
off flow due to a rupture in the piping. \Vhere the piping
originates from outside the building, the valve shall be
located outside the building as close to the bulk source as
practical.

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DSA
OS~~~H~_P_D~~~~ _____~_~:t1~,t;L' DPH : AGR DWR I CA
SS/CC 2 3

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only those sections that are

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 15

1501.0 General.
1501.1 Applicability. See Section 1206.0, Heat Sources, and
the Unifbrm Solar Energy Code, published by the Interna-
tional Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials. The
Uniform Solar Code provides requirements that shall
be permitted to be adopted as pat1 of the code by the Authority
Having Jurisdiction.

1502.0 General.IHCD 1 & HCD 2} For applications listed

in Section I.S.2 regulated by the Department ofHousing and
Communi~y Development, see Health and S(~fe~y Code
Section 17959.1 and Civil Code SectiollS01.5.

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CHAPTER 16 - STATIONARY POWER PLANTS
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amen(lea sections listed below)

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 STATIONARY POWER

1601.0 Stationary Fuel Cell Power Plants.

1601.1 General. Stationary fuel cell power plants shall be
tested in accordance with CSAZ21.83. and shall be installed
in accordance with NFPA 853 and the manufacturer's instal-
lation instmctions.

1602.0 Stationary Generators.

1602.1 General. Stationary generators shall be tested
in accordance with UL 2200, and shall be installed in accor-
dance with NFPA 37 and the manufacturer's installation
instructions.

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CHAPTER 17 - REFERENCED STANDARDS
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... --.-.-.~--- ....

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(amended sections listed below)

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Chapter/Section
Table 1701.0
Standards for Equipment and
Materials

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 1701.0 General.
1701.1 Applicability. This chapter covers standards that are
hereby declared to be part of this code. This chapter lists stan-
dards that relate to equipment and materials specified in this
code, but are not adopted as part of this code.
~
1701.2 Standards. The standards listed in Table 1701.0 are
intended for use as a guide in the design, testing, and installation
of equipment regulated by this code. These standards are manda-
tory where required by sections in this code.
Organization abbreviations referred to in Table] 701.0 are
defined in a list found at the end of the table.

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TABLE 1701.0
REFERENCED STANDARDS
REFERENCED
STANDARD NUMBER STANDARD TITLE APPLICATION
SECTION
Total System Balance, 6th Edition
Balancing and
Residential Duct Systems
"Residential Load Calculation
'C'olnmerc~(ll

..

AHRijoO~2iioir"
-~".-~,-~"--

Specification Fluorocarbon Refrigerants

AillCA 500-D-2007* Laboratory Methods for
--~--~ .-.. ----

AMCA 540-2008''< Louvers Impacted by

Ai~lCA 550-2009"< Velocity Wind Driven Rain Resistance
ASCE 25-2006* Earthquake-Actuated Auto,natic
Shutoff Devlces
Standard for Refrigeration
~'----"""'.-.--- . - -.. ~ .....-.

LJesl.gnatlon and Safety Ci,lSSltlcatIC)u

IASHRAE52~i~iij!ii' Dust Spot Testing Air

i Cleaning Devices Used in General Ventilation for Removing
Paniculate Matter
ASHRAE 52.2-2007 Cleaning Devices E
ciency Pat1iclc Size
ASHRAE 55-2010 Environmental Conditions Human Occupancy E 607.1
ASHRAE 62.1-20/0* Ventilation for /\c(:eotabLe Indoor Air L
S03.4.3.10( 1 )(b),
E 503A.3.IO(2)(b),
E S03.S(2),
E 503.5.S( I )(b),
E 503.S.S(2)(a)(2),
E E 606.1
~- ".~-- ---

I ASHRAE 62.2-2()J0'}: Ventilation and Acceptable Indoor in 1.2, E 605. lA,

!
Residential Buildings E 605. 1. 7 . 1,
E 605.1.7.2
_._.....--_ .......-
i

.......• - ..... __._--

ASHRAjj;9().J-2010~: Energy Low-Rise Residential Energy E S03.2,

I
Buildinus
I::>
E 503.4.1.3.
E 503.4.4.1,
E S03.4.4.2,
E 503.6.S.2,
Table E 503,7.](1-5),
Table E S03, 7.1 (7-1 0)
i ASHRAE 90.2-2007':< 1 ,306.1
..........-.... ~-- ...
'AsilRAE 111-21)08-J: Measurement, Testing, Adjusting 317.1(3)
HVAC Systems
iASHRAEi29-1997 Measuring Air-Change h'tt~"0t."AY'AC'C' As An Alternate Table 403.2.2
!(R2002)''<
'ASHRAE 136-1993 A Method of Determining E 60S.I.3.3
(R2006)'" Dwellings
..... _"--------_.,.
~4SHRAEiA CCA Inspection and Maintenance of Commercial-Building
12008~: Systems
!ASHRAEIACCA 183- Peak Cooling and Heating and
2007~': Except Low-Rise Residential Buildings i Load, Miscellaneolls
. ~--

AsiiiiAE Halldbook-2009 Climatic Conditions

+~.~~~ ..... .
ASHRAE ~Handbook-2008

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 REFERENCED STANDARDS

REFERENCED
STANDARD NUMBER STANDARD TITLE APPLICATION
SECTION
ASME A13.1 Systems 103.1, 1

103.1,306.1
--- -- --- ---------------
Water Supply 103.1,306.1

Joints

Joints

AS/WE BI6.1-20101< Gray Iron 25, 1308.5.12

125, and 250
B 16.3-2006 *
ASME B16.5-2009*

BI6.9-2007* "",",nr\/_"",-,,,pWrought Buttwelding Fittings

ASj~l'E B16.11-2009- i Forged Fittings,
--~-----,-- ,--,-----------------,------
Cast Copper Alloy
Copper Alloy Solder

1308.5.

Copper Alloy Solder 1201.3.1

(R2010)'"
ASIHE B16.23-2002
(R2006)'~

ASME BI6.24-2006* Cast Pipe Flanges and

Classes 150, 300. 600, 900, 1500, and 2500
----------.-
IAsilE BI6.26=2ii06 1
; Cast Fittings for Flared Table ]201.3.1
, Wrought Copper and ------------------, .. -.. ----.. .. ..------------.--
I:4SMEBTif:2tj=-XiJ07 i,- --.----.--~---.- ---~-.- r--~

120l.3.1

i AS ME B 16.33-2002 103. I, 306.1

I (R2007)*
-- ---- ---- - --- ------~~- -
i ASME B I \J ••l ' , r " - \ J V 103.1, 306.1
; (R2008)*
ASME B31 103.1, 306.1

Welded and ,p~lnllP<;:<;: Pipe

".V""'Hll."_'IVU of Power Boilers

Rules for Construction of Heating Boilers

for Construction of Pressure Vessels Division I

Table ]201.3.1
Valves, Flanges, and Ferrous Table 1201.3.1
(R2009)
Tubing Fen-ous 1,1330.1,
Table 120 \.3.1
Seamless, Welded. and Heavily Cold Ferrous 103.1, I
Stainless Steel Pipes

2013 CALIFORNIA MECHANICAL CODE 305

REFERENCED STANDARDS

STANDARD NUMBER STANDARD TITLE APPLICATION

ASTM A 420-2010(1

ASTlv! A 653/A 653~[- Ferrous

2010
A 733-2003 Ferrous
(R2009)CI
ASTMA (Note I)
(R2008)

Joints 103.1,306.1

Cracking, VtlaIl]lH(l-
tion, Hot-Surface
! Perfonnance, Pipe

Thennal Insulation.
Surface AnaJysis-
Building, Temperature
Tests-Insulation,
Thennal Insulating
Materials

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 REFERENCED STANDARDS

REFERENCED
STANDARD NUMBER STANDARD TITLE
SECTION
iAS7:~~C 5is=2ii1O- Steady-State Thermal Tr011,C1,,,i,,,,ir,,, 1J1Y""~I-t,,~C E
the Heat Flow Meter Apparatus tion, Enor Analysis, Table E 503.7.1(10)
Heat Flow Meter
Apparatus, Heat Flux,
Instrument Verifica-
tion, Thennal Conduc-
tivity, Thermal
Resistance, Themlal
Testing, Tunnel Test
~
i ASTM D 93-20 lOa -----.----
Cup Tester
....... _.. - - _....._ - - - _ . j ............. _-_._._.. __.....
IAST'Nij)396=2010
AST1l1 D 1527-1999 ;Acrylonitrile-Butadiene-Styrene
. (R2005) * ules 40 and 80
I AsiiTiT1693-200S ... i .........~-.....- ......." ..

[4S~}1 D 1785=iOO6* -. Ipoly(Vin'yTChlo~ide) ... - ...._...._... --......

...__....... .... __~I!:~ld 120.............. __..___ ..... .

ASTkf D 2241-2009* 'Poly
Series)
-----"---~-

D 2464-2006'-: Threaded Poly (Vinyl Chloride) (PVC) Plastic

I Schedule 80 (Note 1)

D 2466=2iiiiiJ*----lpoly (PVC) 120l.3.1

[40 (Note I
I········ ......- ..:-.-.-.~...... ;
ASTil'f D 2467-2006* Poly (Vll1yl Chi on de) 1201.3.1
80 (Note \)
ASTM D 2513-2011'~ Polyethylene (PE) Gas Pressure 1308.5.4, 1308.5.6.2,
I (Note 1) 1308.5.11.2,
1311.1.7.1(1),1330.3,
1201.3.1
................... _ . ._ _ •.•• _ ............1....•...........

ASTM D 2517-2006* i 1330.3

,---- - ---"- -"--- . .- ............. - .......
ASTM D 2609-2002 J 201.3.1
(R2008)''<
iASTiH D 2683-2010-k Socket-Type i-'AI\lptII'Hti,;>np
I

Controlled Polyethylene Pipe and Tubing

iASTM D 2837-2008 Obtaining Hydrostatic Design Basis for Thennoplastic Pipe I Piping, Plastic
Materials or Pressure Design Basis for ThemlOplastic Pipe
i Products

ASTJll D 2846-2009b 1: Piping, Plastic

i Piping, Plastic

D 3350-201011 Polyethylene 1.2,

Table] 20 1.3 .1
1,
1201.3.2.11,
1201.4.1.2,

AST1U E /36-2011 Behavior of Materials

i As-f;w E 814-20Ti-:j:---'- Fi;:e'T;;StSOfPenet~-~iionFirestop Syst~1~S
I··· ......--.......--....--..-..-
!

......._._-_. __ .... . . . .- ... ---~ .. ~ ........

IASTJ~1 E 2231-2009 '''''011"''':>'' Preparation and Mounting 1,

Materials to Assess Surface Buming Charactens1tlcs

2013 CALIFORNIA MECHANICAL CODE 307

 REFERENCED STANDARDS

REFERENCED
STANDARD TITLE
SECTION
IF-ire Grease Duct Enclosure Systems

Threaded Chlorinated Poly (Vinyl '-"lU'H",",

iPipe Fittings, Schedule 80

F 438-2009-;: ISoCi~et=Type CTllo~i~ate((Poly~(Vi n yi
Plastic Pipe Fittings, Schedule 40
~- - -~--.-- ... ---~ ~- --------------
---~--"-~--

Chlorinated Poly (Vinyl Chloride) (CPVC) Plastic

Schedule 80
(Vinyl Chloride)-(CPVC)-P]-;shcPipe,
Schedules 40 and 80
(VInyl Chloflde)(CPVCfPlastic Pipe

(PEX) Plastic Hot- and CoJd-Water

1",,+·,-,,1"'>{"II'''' Type Polyethylene Fittings for Outside Diam-

eter Controlled Polyethylene Pipe and Tubing
F 1281-2007* Cf()ssll mJ.led PolyethyenelAluminum/Crosslinked Polyeth-
ylene (PEX-AL-PEX) Pressure Pipe
C~4STl"iFl282-201 0* tJAI,,,>th'\!lpl1IP/Alumimlll1/"""""'Tt,,,,,,,,nA (pE-AL-PE)
I
IASTMF

Metal Insert Fittings Utilizing a Copper Crimp

Cross-linked Polyethylene (PEX) Tubing and SDR9 Polyeth-
of Raised Temperature (PE-RT)
.... ... .. ~ ---~.:..~

F 1960-2010';; Expansion Fittings

with Cross-linked Polyethylene (PEX) Tubing
Metal Mechanical Cold Flare Compression Fittings with
Spring for Crosslinked Polyethylene (PEX) Tubing
Engineered Fittings, Appurtenances or Use
in Poly (Vinyl Chloride) (PVC) or Chlorinated Poly (Vinyl
Chloride) (CPVC) Systems
1973-2008 1:

(PAI2) Fuel Gas Distribution Systems

1974-2009* Metal Insert Fittings for Polyethylene/Aluminum/Polyeth-
•ylene and Crosslinked Polyethylene!Aluminum/ Crosslinked
Polyethylene Composite Pressure Pipe
with Metal Compression-Sleeves
Crosslinked Polyethylene (PEX) Pipe
Stainless Clamps for SDR9 Cross-linked
Polyethylene (PEX) Tubing to Metal Insert and Plastic Insert

Ke:~lO()nnaJ Central-Vacuum Tube Fittings

F 2159-2010*

1,306.1

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 REFERENCED STANDARDS

STANDARD NUMBER
REFERENCED
STANDARD TITLE APPLICATION
SECTION
i
.~rp""';lIn·_II< 'H,P" Polypropylene (PP) iPiping, 1201.6.1.1.
I 120 L.6.1.3,
Table 1201.3.1
"" " " " " " " " " " " " ... ....
~ "" ....... "

F 2434-2009'" Metal Insert Fittings Utilizing a Copper Crimp Table 1201.3.1

SDR9 Cross-linked Polyethylene (PEX) Tubing
Cross-linked Po Iyethy lene/AI um inum/Cross-linked Po Iyeth-
ylene (PEX-AL-PEX) Tubing
H;;Hl-i~l~~I;;;mOlt::u Anodeless Riser Use on Outside 13 1.1.7.1(3)
Diameter Controlled Polyethylene Gas Distribution Pipe and

Polyethylene Temperature (PE-RT) SDR9 Tubing Table 1201.3.1

~ -~~- ...... ---.--~~"--

Plastic Insert SDR9 Cross-linked Polyethylene

(PEX) and Polyethylene of Raised Temperature
Tubing
iAslijF2769~io09
~ ~.--.~-~~

Polyethylene of Raised Temperature .7,

Cold-Water Tubing and Distribution Systems Table 120 \.3.1,
Table 1201.7(2)
.~----" " . " , . . ....~"--.--~j
Joints J 03.1, 306.1
VualrtlCcltlo,n for Ther- Joints, Lel'tlt1eatlon 1308.5.11.2

Table 1201.3.1
Table 1

i
!CGA (R2001 103.1, 306.1

iCSAAmerica FC 1-2004 Power Systems

i(R2009)* Plants
I"CSA-ii13 7.1-2009 (PE) Pipe, Tubing, and
1-'"1"0th,,I,"t1(~ for Cold-Water Piping,
Pressure Services
~ ~. ".""' ~ --. ~~-"

CSA BI37.5-2009 Polyethylene Systems for Pressure pipi~g,Plastic

Applications
"""~.-".-- ....-"' ..."'. _. ._-_ ... _..--_.
Polyethylene!Alumimun/Polyethylene
Composite Pressure-Pipe Systems
-~~-~ .. -~.'""---.~ .-----
ICSA B137.10-2009

Fuel Piping Systems Using COlTugated Stainless Steel

Tubing (CSST) (same as CSA 6.26a)
Press-Connect Copper and Copper Alloy Fittings For in
Fuel Gas Distribution (same as CSA 6.32)

2013 CALIFORNIA MECHANICAL CODE 309

REFERENCED STANDARDS

REFERENCED
STANDARD NUMBER STANDARD TiTlE
SECTION

House:llOJIO Gas Cooking Appliances 103.L

Water Heaters-Volume I, Storage Water Heaters

Input Ratings of75 000 Btu Per Hour or Less (same as CSA
4.1a)
CSA 221.1 \J •. JI"-L.'lJ\") Gas Water Water Heaters Fuel Gas, Appliances
(R2010)* Input Above 75 000 Btu Per Hour, Circulating and
Instantaneolls (same as CSA 4.3b)
CSA221.11.2-20 10* 11, Unvented Room

CSAZ21.1

and Hot Water Boilers (same

1.15-2009*

nn'\!('I"<;:ln,ll Burners (same as L 306.1

Gas Appliance Pressure Regulators

CSA Z21.20a-2008*

.2Ia-2010* ADDl1cmc\~s (same as CSA

Automatic Gas
Valves, Valves
Supply Systems

IUllumltlTIlgAppliances

CSA Z21.56a-2008* Heaters (same as Fuel Gas, Swimming 103.1,

Pools, and Hot
Tubs
CSA Z21.58a-2008* Outdoor (same as CSA 1.6a) 103.1, 306.1

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 REFERENCED STANDARDS

REFERENCED
STANDARD NUMBER STANDARD TITLE APPLICATION
SECTION
CSA Z21.ulJlu-.<:.'u\Ju Decorative Gas Appliances for Hl;")L(lIIUll"ll Decorative Appli- 103.1, 306.1
(R2007)* Burning Fireplaces (same as CSA 2.26b) ances, Decorative
Fireplace Appliances
CSAZ21.61- Toilets Toilets
(R2004)*
Connectors Moveable Gas Appliances (same as CSA
6.16)
Automatic Intlc:rn1lttent for Field Installation 103. L 306.l
tion, Pi lot Ignition
Line Pressure l{ej~UI;ators Gas 1308.7.2,
1308.7.5.1(1)
Vented Appliances (same as CSA 103.1, 306.1

Heaters (same as CSA 2.33) Heaters 103.1,306.1

CSA Z21.90b-2006'': Gas Convenience Outlets and Optional tnlc:IO:Sllr,cs 1312.6
CSA 6.24b)
CSA Z83.4h-2006 (R2009) ! Non-Recirculating Direct 909.1
as CSA 3.7b) Recirculating, Non-
Recirculating Heaters
Gas-Fired Construction Hcaters (same as CSA 2.14b) Fuel Gas Appliances
Gas Unit Heaters Duct Furnaces (same as CSA Fuel Gas Appliances
2.6a)
CSA Z83.11 b-2009*

Heaters, Recirculating
CSA Infrared Heaters (same as CSA 103.1,306.
2.35) Healers, Infrared
Heaters
CSA Z83.20a-20 10* ,c,c_ .... "."''' LO\v-lntensity Infrared Heaters Infrared Heaters, Low 103.1,306.1
2.34a) Intensity Heaters
202-1996 (R2010) 'Determination of Condensable Particulate trrlls~;lOt1S for Miscellaneous 1(1),516.2.9(2)
Stationary Sources
Protectively Coated Pipe Pipe Coatings 103.1,306.1
Flexible PVC Hose for Pools, Hot Tubs, Spas and Jetted Swimming Pools,
Bathtub Spas, and Hot Tubs
\,306.1

1102.1

lSOIIEC 103.1,

i~fSS SP-6-2007 for Contact Faces of Pi pc Miscellaneous 1308.5.12

End Flanges of Valves and
-----------;_..
Pipe Hangers and Supports-Materials, Design, Manufacture, Miscellaneous 131 L.2.5
Selection, Application, and Installation
Butterfly Valves Valves 103.1, 306. I
Miscellaneous 103. I, 306.1
103.1,306.1

2013 CALIFORNIA MECHANICAL CODE 311

REFERENCED STANDARDS

REFERENCED
STANDARD NUMBER STANDARD TITLE APPLICATION
SECTION
Pipe Hangers and SUPPOl1S - Fabrication and Installation 103.1" 306.1
Practices
,306.1
L 306.1

Welded Fabricated Pressure Fittings

PrOlce(jur;al Standards -t'or Testf~gAdjusting and Balancing )17.1(4)

Environmental Systems. Th Edition
NFPA 1O-201O~: Portable Extinguishers

NFPA 12-2011* Carbon Extinguishing

Installation of Sprinkler

Wet Chemical Extinguishing Systems

-------.- -~----".-

Flammable and Combustible Code

IIS[.J't;;IlSIIIlJ,
_...........................................
Facilities and
Equ ipment

NFPA 37-20l0'~ :::ltatlonar'V Combustion Generators

Gas Turbines
Vehicular Fuel Systems Code CNG
Systems
Fuel
1329.1,1335.1,
1336.1, E 502.6.1 (1 )
- - _ .... _ ................ j ..............

Gas Code Gas 5

1308.5.6.3,
1308.5.11.4,1315.1,
1320.1,1321.1
1322.1,1327.1,
1332.1,1335.1,
1336.1
NFPA 69-2008*
NFPA 70-2011'~ 11.1.6,512.2.5,
516.2.7,516.2.9(4),
602.2(5), 1311.13.5(2),
1311.16
NFPA 80-2010'" Doors and Other Opening Protectives
........ '1 .."'" .............. _ .._ ................................- ..... ·· .. I~· ....· .... ··
N FPA 82-2009": Waste and Linen Handling Systems

Code 1001.1(9),1002.1(3),
1018.LTable 1011.1
Parking Structures 911.8
Installati~~~ofAir-C..onditioning and Ventilating Systems

NFPA 90B-2009'~

NFPA 91-201 103. I, 306.1

Ducts

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 REFERENCED STANDARDS

REFERENCED
STANDARD NUMBER STANDARD TITLE APPLICATION
SECTION
NFPA 96-2011 *' Ventilation Control Fire Protection of Commercial Commercial Cooking L 306.1

Fuel Burning 208.0,517.7,517.7.1,

517.7.2, 80l.2, 801.3,
1802.5.2,802.5.3,
802.5.7(2)(4),
E 502.6.1 (3)
NFPA 220-2009* Miscellaneous 904.1.2
221-2009'" and Firc Barrier Walls Fire Walls,
. Fire Barrier
NFPA 251-2011* Endurance of Building Construction and Mate- •Buildi;lg ... 208.0
i

If\if~PA 259-2008'"
262-2011 1: Travel and Smoke 602.2(5)
Handling Spaces
"~"_."~ __ • _ _ .u~""" •• ~

Test Method to Evaluate

i
I
i... ... _. . -....
NFPA 409-2011 1:
NFPA 50 103.1, 306.1

!NFPA·654-2006·" tX1J10:SIOllS from Dust Explosion

turing, Processing, and Handling of Combustible Particulate Prevcntion, Gutters
l.NFPA 780-2011-:' l~°J.i?~~
I Installation Gas 1311.14.4
~VFPA853-201 0*···· Installation 1601.1

ISAE ./512-1997
IS.MAC1VA~2002 Systems Testing, Adjusting and Balancing, 3rd
Edition
SMACNA-2003 Fibro···l···I·s···G··-j··a··s··s· Duct Construction Standard. 7th Edition 103.1, 306.1
_-_....
.................

SlUA CNA-2006 * HVAC Duct Construction Standards Metal and Flexible, 506.2( I ), 602.1,
I Edition 602.4, 602.5, 602.6,
! 603.2.603.2.1,603.5, I

604.1, E 503.4.4.
E 503.4.4.2
17-2008 Vent Dampers 103.1, I

103.1, 306.1
Links 103.1. 306.1
- -- -.~.-.-~.-

Power-Operated Pumps for Anhydrous Ammonia and LP-Gas Ammonia Pumps, 1. 306.l
revisions through April 13.2010) LPG Pumps
UL 80-2007'k 1334.6.2

103.L 306.1

lrelDlalces (with revisions I03. I , 306. I

2009)

2013 CALIFORNIA MECHANICAL CODE 313

REFERENCED STANDARDS

REFERENCED
STANDARD NUMBER STANDARD TITLE APPLICATION
SECTION
UL 132-2007* Anhydrous Ammonia Fuel Gas ),306.1
(with revisions through 23, 20 I0)
LP-Gas Regulators revisions through August 27.20 J 0)
Household Electric Storage Tank Water Heaters
sions through April 22, 2009)
Liquid-Level Indicating Gauges Gauges, Level Gauges
revisions through March 2, 2007)
I Factory-Made Air Ducts and Air Connectors
'through October 27, 2008)
lIL 181A-2005": Closure Systems for \vith Air Ducts (with revisions
through February 13,2008)
181B-2005': with Flexible Air Ducts
Connectors (with revisions through February 13, 2008) Table E 503.4.4.2(2)
Cooking Appliances Appliances, Commcr- 103. L 306.1
cial Cooking, Electric
.Appliances
U L 207 -2009* Refrigerant-Containing Components and Accessories, 103.1,306.1
Nonelectrical
Compressed Gas H.'-SU1U"Jh' 103.1.
Smoke Detectors for Duct Application reVISions Detectors 103.1, 306.1
I through September 25, 2009)
UL296-2003* rp\,'IU,"\TIo;, through March 5,-'P;'u~'Gas,APPlTances

VL 300-20()5'" Fire Testing of Fire Protection of . C~~11ification 5\3.2.2. 513.2.5

Commercial Cooking Equipment (with revisions through
July 16,2010)
~~"~- ~ -- ~--

Pumps for Oil-Burning Appliances

Constant-Level Oil Valves revisions through March 16,
2(10)
Limit Controls (with 1'''''i'le'1,''!>e' through September 30,20 I 0) Controls
Draft Equipment (with revisions through January 27,
~_ M ~" __

Solid-Fucl and Combination-Fuel Central Supplementary FUlllaces,

Furnaces

UL 404-20 10* Gauges, Indicating Pressure for Compressed Service

UL412-2004* •Refrigeration Coolers (vvith revisions through January 8,
2009)
UL429-2009 Electrically Operated Valves (with revisions January
6,2010)
Gas Vcnts (with revisT()~~stl~rough
Steel Tanks Oil-Burner Fuel
through March 25, 2008)
Commercial Refrigerators and Freezers 1,306.1
Flame Arresters
Flexible Metallic Hose (wit1~re~is~ons
I
Fire Dampers (with revisions through May 4, 2010) Dampers
Dampers (with May 4,2010) Dampers L 306.1
Dampers (with revisions through May 4, Dampers 103.1,
Liquid-Level and Indicators for Anhydrous Ammonia Fuel Gas
and LP-Gas (with revisions through June L 2001)

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 REFERENCED STANDARDS

STANDARD NUMBER STANDARD TITLE

REFERENCED
SECTION
UL 569-1995* Pigtails and Flexible Hose Connectors for LP-Gas (with revi- 103.1, 306.1
sions through November 3,2(09)
.................................~.-~- ............~.---I·········· .......... ~.----.-.--- .....

0\..11'-'U.,1'-' 40 and Rigid PVC Conduit and Fittings (with revi-

March 11,2010)
EqlLllpment (with

Pt'llY'I1i1CltnHT Systems

Test for Burning of Building Mate- 508.3, 602.2,

rials (with revisions through Sel)telnbler 13,2010) 604.1,1201.3.2.11,
1201.4.1.2,
Table 303.4
Assernbilies (vl/ith ,'p\lICll,n.;: 1002.2.1
'2010)
""'i.e'"",", through April 22,

UL

UL 730-2003*

Gas, Appliances

Fireplace Stoves

Residential Incinerators 103.1,

2010)

S10115through April 29, 20 I 0)

UL 834-2004'" Water Supply, and Power Knllpn~_t"' 11f>' 1002.3
revisions through December 4, 20(9)
UL
2010)
UL 858-2005* Household Electric Ranges (with revisions
18,20lO)
UL867-2000*
12,2010)
Oil-Burning Stoves (with revisions
Air Filter

UL i Medium Heat '1-'1~'''«J'1\.. ,", Factory-Built Chimneys 103.1, 306.1

--- --
UL984-1996 · Hermetic Refrigerant Motor-Compressors (with revisions lO3. L 1
througb September 23, 2005)
...•...•.• --.--....................... . ...... - - -.•..... __....
- _..............

UL Household Appliances

UL 1046-2010 (with revisions

2013 CALIFORNIA MECHANICAL CODE 315

REFERENCED STANDARDS

REFERENCED
STANDARD NUMBER STANDARD TITLE
SECTION
Comrnell"CI,ll Clothes-Washing Equipment (with revi- Appliances
June 16,2010)
UL 1240-2005* Clothes Dryers,
Commercial
LlL 1453-2004*
- ---.. ~----------~.--------~-~---~~

. VL 1479-2003;'< Fire Tests of Through-Penetration Firestops , Miscellaneous

through March 1,2010)
----------------,,--------
UL Type Room Heaters
October 8, 20 I 0)
------------.--~--

UL 1738-201 Venting Systems for Gas-Burning Appliances, Categories II, •Gas Vent 103.1,306.1
HI, and IV Vent Systems
---------- -----
ULI for Steel Under- Tanks 103.1,306.1

803.1.12.2
'-'IUll,nUI" (with revisions through Heat Recovery 103.1, 306.1
1ators
Heat Recovery Venti- 103.1,
lators
Test, 602.2(7)
teristics (with revisions through February 16, 2009) Pneumatic Tubing
Test of Plastic Sprinkler Pipe for Visible and Smoke Surface BUl11ing Test, 602.2(6)
Characteristics (with revisions J6, 2(09) Fire Sprinkler Pipe
Ket:ngeralnt Equip- 1,306.1
ment
Grease Ducts Ducts, 11
Heating and Cooling bqulr)m(~l1t revisions through July HVAC. Electric 103.1, 306.1
30,20(9)

UL 2200-1998~' Stationary Engine

through December 22, 2009)
-- --~---'--------------

Tests of Fire Resi stive Duct hnclo'SUlce Assemblies Duct Wrap, Grease 507.2.4
Duct Enclosure
ANSI designated as an American National Standard.
fUlllc!8oM referenced standards indicate where stich sttmdards are located in the narrative of the code.

Although these standards are referenced in Chapter] 7, some of the materials and equipment in the standards are not acceptable for use under the provi-
sions of this code.
See Se(.;tion J201.3.3.2 tor restri(.;tions.

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 REFERENCED STANDARDS

IN ..-.. ............. 1

AABC Associated Air Balance Council, 1518 K St. NW, Suite 503 Washington, DC 20005.
ACCA Air Conditioning Contractors of America Association, Inc., 2800 Shirlington Road, Suite 300, Arlington, VA 22206.
AMCA Air Movement and Control Association, 30 West University Dr. Arlington Heights, IL 60004-1806.
ANSI American National Standards Institute, Inc., 25 W. 43rd Street, 4th Floor, New York, NY 10036.
AHRI Air-Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Institute, 2111 Wilson Blvd., Suite 500, Arlington, VA 22201.
ASCE American Society of Civil Engineers, 180] Alexander Bell Drive, Reston, VA 20191-4400.
ASHRAE American Society of Heating, Refrigerating, and Air Conditioning Engineers, Inc., 1791 Tullie Circle,
Atlanta, GA 30329-2305.
ASJ\;lE American Society of Mechanical Engineers, Three Park Avenue, New York, NY 10016-5990.
ASTM American Society for Testing and Materials, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959.
AWS American Welding Society, 550 N.W. LeJeune Road, Miami, FL, 33126.
AWWA American Water Works Association, 6666 W. Quincy Ave., Denver, CO 80235.
CGSB Canadian General Standards Board, 11 Laurier Street Phase III, Place du Portage, 6B 1, Gatineau, Quebec,
Canada KIA OS5.
eGA Compressed Gas Association, 1401 George Carter Way, Suite 103, Chantilly, VA 20151.
CSA Canadian Standards Association, 5060 Spectrum Way, Suite 100, Mississauga, Ontario, Canada, L4W 5N6.
EPA Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave., N.W., Washington, DC 20460.
IAPMO International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials, 5001 E. Philadelphia Street, Ontario, CA
91761.
lAS International Approval Services, A Division of CSA, 850 I East Pleasant Valley Road Cleveland, OH 44131.
I-B-R Institute of Boiler and Radiator Manufacturers, 35 Russo Place, Berkeley Heights, NJ 07922.
ILAR International Institute of Ammonia Refrigeration, 1110 North Glebe Road, Arlington, VA 22201.
ISO International Organization for Standardization, 1 ch. de la Voie-Creuse, Casa Postale
Switzerland.
CH-1211 Geneva 20, I
MSS Manufacturers Standardization Society of the Valve and Fitting Industry, 127 Park Street Vienna, VA 22180.
NEBB National Environmental Balancing Bureau (NEBB) 8575 Grovemont Circle, Gaithersburg,MD 20877.
NFPA National Fire Protection Association, 1 Batterymarch Park, P.O. Box 9101, Quincy, MA 02169-9101.
PPI Plastic Pipe Institute, 105 Recker COUl1, Suite 825, Irving, TX 75062.
SAE Society of Automotive Engineers, 400 Commonwealth Drive, Wan-endale, PA 15096.
SMACNA Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractors National Association, 4201 Lafayette Center Drive, Chantilly,
VA 20151-1209.
UL Underwriters Laboratories, Inc., 333 Pfingsten Road, Northbrook, IL 60062.

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The appendices are intended to supplement the provisions of the installation requirements of this code. The definitions
in Chapter 2 are also applicable to the appendices.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Appendix A Page
Residential Plan Examiner Review Form for HVAC System Design ..............................................................321 I

Appendix B
Procedures to be Followed to Place Gas Equipment in Operation ................................................................325

Appendix C
Installation and Testing of Oil (Liquid) Fuel-Fired Equipment ........................................................................329

Appendix D
Unit Conversion Tables ..................................................................................................................................337

APp~::t~n~ble Practices .....................................................................................................................................3451

Appendix F
Sizing of Venting Systems Serving Appliances Equipped with Draft Hoods, Category I
Appliances, and Appliances listed for Use with Type B Vents ...................................................................... .433

APP=;:~p~ Calculation of Outdoor Air Rate .......................................................................................................4451

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APPENDIX A RESIDENTIAL PLAN EXAMINER REVIEW FORM FOR HVAC SYSTEM DESIGN
(Matrix Adoption Tables are non-regulatory, intended only as an aid to the user. See Chapter 1 for state agency authority and building application.)

Adopting Agency

Entire Chapter
,--....----~-,-----------
Adopt Entire Chapter as amended
(amended sections listed below)

Adopt only those sections that are

listed below

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APPENDIX A
RESIDENTIAL PLAN EXAMINER REVIEW FORM FOR HVAC SYSTEM DESIGN
(Loads, Equipment, Ducts) [ACCA]

The following Residential Plans Examiner Review Form for HVAC System Design (Loads, Equipment, Ducts),
Form RPER1, is included here for the convenience of the users of the Uniform Mechanical Code.

Residential Plans Examiner Review Form Form

RPER 1
for HVAC System Design (Loads , Equipment. Ducts) 15Mar09
County, Town, Municipality, Jurisdiction
Header Information
REQUIRED ATIACHMENTS ATIACHED
Contractor Manuill)l Form (and supporting worksheets): Yes 0 NoD
or MJ1 AE Form* (and supporting worksheets): yesD NoD
Mechanical License #
OEM performance data (heating, cooling, blower): Yes 0 NoD
Manual D Friction Rate Worksheet: Yes 0 NoD
Building Plan #
Duct distribution system sketch: Yes 0 NoD

Home Address (Street or Lot#, Block, Subdivision)

HVAC LOAD CALCULATION (UMC 1106.1)

Design Conditions Building Construction Information
Winter Design Conditions Building
Outdoor temperature Orientation (Front door faces)
North, East, West, South, Northeast, Northwest, Southeast, Southwest
Indoor temperature
Number of bedrooms
Total heat loss Btu
Conditioned floor area _ _ _ SqFt
Summer Design Conditions
Outdoor temperature Number of occupants
Indoor temperature Windows
Grains difference

Sensible heat gain

f1 Gr@ %Rh
Btu
Eave overhang depth

Internal shade
----
Ft
R~f
"
Eave
-

Latent heat gain Btu Blinds, drapes, etc Depth Window

Total heat gain Btu Number of skylights

HVAC EQUIPMENT SE LECTION

Heating Equipment Data Cooling Equipment Data Blower Data
Equipment type Equipment type
Furnace, Heat pump, Boiler, etc. Air Conditioner, Heat pump, etc
Heating CFM _ _ _ _ CFM
Model Model
Cooling CFM _ _ _ _ CFM
Heating output capacity Btu Sensible cooling capacity Btu
Heat pumps·· capacity at wint'" ~ n outdoor conditions Static pressure IWC
Latent cooling capacity Btu ----
Fan's rated external static pressure for
Auxiliary heat output capacity _ _ __ Btu Total cooling capacity Btu design airflow

HVAC DUCT DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM DESIGN (UMC 601.2)

Duct Materials Used (circle)
Design airflow CFM Longest supply duct: Ft
Trunk Duct: Duct board, Flex, Sheet metal,
External Static Pressure (ESP) Iwe Longest return duct: Ft Lined sheet metal, Other (specify)

Component Pressure Losses (CPL) Iwe Total Effective Length (TEL) Ft

Branch Duct: Duct board, Flex, Sheet metal,
Lined sheet metal, Other (specify)
Available Static Pressure (ASP) Iwe Friction Rate: Iwe
ASP = ESP - CPl Friction Rate = (ASP x 100) .:. TEL

I decl,HI:' the load calculation eqUipment ~ele( t lon . and duct system deSign "Nere rigorously performed based on the bUilding alan listed
above, I undE'rstand thr,: rlulln~ made on thE'''€' (olms wd l be subjec t to review ,md ve rification

Contractor's Printed Name Date

Contractor's Signature

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APPENDIX B - PROCEDURES TO BE FOLLOWED TO PLACE GAS EQUIPMENT IN OPERATION
(Matrix Adoption Tables are non-regulatory, intended only as an aid to the user. See Chapter 1 for state agency authority and building application.)

Adopt Entire Chapter

Adopt Entire Chapter as amended

(amended sections listed below)

only those sections that are

listed below

Chapter/Section

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 B 1.0 the Burner 8 6.0 Lh,ecklne: the Draft.
B 1.1 Input. The input shall be adjusted to the rate B 6.1 General. Draft hood-equipped appliances shall be
in accordance with the equipment manufacturer's instructions checked to that there is no draft hood spillage after 5
by changing the size of a fixed orifice, by changing the minutes of main burner operation. 54-12: 1] .6J
adjustment of an adjustable orifice, or by readjusting the gas
pressure regulator outlet pressure (where a is
87.0 Instructions.
I provided). Overfiring shall be prohibited. (See Table B 1.1) »"u''''lhl1,n

[NFPA 54-02: 11.1.1 J B 7.1 General. Operating instructions shall be fumished and
B 1.2 High Altitude. of gas utilization equipment are shall be left in a prominent position near the equipment for the
based on sea level operation and shall not be changed for oper- use of the consumer. 54-02: 11. 7J
ation at elevations up to 2000 feet (610 m). For operation at
elevations above 2000 teet (6 J0 m), equipment ratings shall be
reduced in accordance with one ofthc following methods:
(1) At thc rate of 4 percent for each 1000 feet (305 m) above
sea level before selecting appropriately sized equipment.
As permitted by the Authority Having Jurisdiction.
(3) Listed applianccs derated in accordance with the terms of
the listing shall bc permitted. [NFPA 54-02: 11.1.2J

B 2.0 lI.JI ..iirn':lI."'J Air Ad.iustment.

B 2.1 General. The primary air for injection (Bunsen)-type
burners shall be adjusted for flame characteristics in accor-
dance with the manufacturer's instructions. After the
primary air, the adjustment means shall be secured in position.
[NFPA 54-02: 11.2J

B 3.0 Shutoff Devices.

B 3.1 General. Where a safety shutoff device is provided, it
shall be checked for operation and adjustment in accordance
with the manufacturer's instructions. Where the device does
not function propcrly to turn off the gas supply in the event of
pilot it shall be serviced or replaced with new equip-
ment. [NFPA 54-02: 11.3J

B 4.0 Autorraatic "jii,,""U'U'U'

8 4.1 General. Appliances supplied with means for automatic

ignition shall be checked for operation within the
provided by the manufacturer. Any adjustments made shall
be in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. [NFPA
54-12: 11. 4]

B 5.0 Protective Devices.

B 5.1 General. Where required by the manufacturer's
Iinstructions, protective devices furnished with the appliance
sllch as a limit control, fan control to blower, temperature-
and pressure-relief valve, low-water cutoff device, or manual
operating features, shall be checked for operation within the

Iparameters provided by the manufacturer. Adj ustments made

shall be in accordance with the manufacturer's instruetions.
[NFPA 54-12: 11

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APPENDIX B

TABLE B 1.1 TABLE B 1.1 (continued)

GAS INPUT TO BURNER IN CUBIC FEET PER HOUR GAS INPUT TO BURNER IN CUBIC FEET PER HOUR
SIZE OF TEST METER DIAL * SIZE OF TEST METER DIAl*
[NFPA 54-02: TABLE 11.1.1]
SECONDS SECONDS
FOR ONE % cubic feet 1 cubic feet 2 cubic feet FOR ONE V2 cubic feet 1 cubic feet
REVOLUTION REVOLUTION

180 360 1800 54 33 67 133

II 164 327 1636 55 33 65 131
12 150 300 1500 56 32 64 129
13 138 277 1385 57 32 63 126
14 .129 257 514 1286 58 31 62 124
IS 120 240 480 1200 59 30 61 122 305
16 112 225 450 L125 60 30 60 120 300
62 29 58 116 290
106 212 424 1059
64 29 56 112 281
100 200 400 1000
66 54 109 273
95 189 379 947
68 106 265
90 180 360 900
70 103 257
86 171 343 857
72 25 50 100 250
82 164 327 8]8
74 24 48 97 243
78 157 313 783 76 24 47 95 237
75 150 300 750 78 92 231
72 144 288 720 80 90 225
69 138 277 692 82 88 220
27 67 133 267 84 21 86 214
28 64 129 257 86 21 42 84 209
29 62 J24 248 88 20
30 60 120 240 90 20
116 232 581 94 19
113 225 98
55 109 218 100
53 106 212 104
35 51 103 206 108 ]67
36 100 200 112 161
37 195 486 I 155
15 30 60 150
38 189 474
28 55 138
39 185 462
129
40 45 90 180 450
150
41 44 88 176 440
160
42 43 86 172 430
170 II
43 167 420 180 10
44 164 410 For SI units: 1 cubic foot 0.0283
45 160 400 0.293 kW
46 ]57 To convert to Btu per hour, multiply by the Btu heating value of the
used.
47 77 153
75 150
73 147
72 144
51 35 71 141 353
52 35 69 138 346
53 34 68 ]36 340

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APPENDIX C INSTALLATION AND TESTING OF OIL (LIQUID) FUEL-FIRED EQUIPMENT
(Matrix Adoption Tables are non-regulatory, intended only as an aid to the user. See Chapter 1 for state agency authority and building application.)
HCD DSA OSHPD
Adopting Agency esc
3

Adopt Entire Chapter x

Adopt Entire Chapter as amended
(amended sections listed

Adopt only those sections that are

listed below

Chapter/Section

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 INSTALLATION AND

C 1.0 General. Fuel Burner. A device used to convey the appropriate fuel
C 1.1 Applicability. Appendix C governs the installation, into the combustion chamber zone in close proximity to its
testing, or repair of oil- or liquid-fuel burners, oil- or liquid- primmy and secondary air supply to pennit a stable controlled
fuel-burning systems, oil- or liquid-fuel burning equipment, heat release compatible with the burner design, listing, and
and the oil- or liquid-fuel piping systems used in connection applicable approvals in a boiler, furnace, device or appliance.
with buildings or structures and equipment within the prop- It includes, but is not limited to burning oil or liquid fuel.
elty lines of the premises. Fuel Burner System. The fuel burner and a conveyance
system or piping system for the purpose of introducing the
C 2.0 Definitions. appropriate fuel into the combustion chamber zone.
Fuel-Burning Equipment/Appliance. An oil or fuel burner
Anti-Flooding Device. A primary safety control that causes
the flow of oil or fuel to be shut off after a rise in oil or fuel of any type including aU oil- or liquid-fuel burners, oil- or
liquid-fuel fired units, dual, or multi-fuel burners and heating
level, or after receiving excess oil or and that operates
and cooking appliances with their fuel burner system and with
before the hazardous discharge of oil or fuel can occur.
their tank or fuel storage system, piping vent connec-
Automatically Ignited. A burner equipped so that tors, vent flues, fans, blowers, valves, control devices,
main burner fuel may be turned on and ignited automatically. combustion air, wiring, controls, and related devices including
Burner, Manually Ignited. A burner equipped so that main all accessories and appurtenances for safe and proper operation
burner fuel is turned on only by hand and ignited under super- of the appliance.
VISIon.
Fuel Oil. Hydrocarbon oil as specified by ASTM D 396, or
Burner,Mechanical Draft Type. A burner that includes a the Canadian Government Specification Board, and
power-driven fan, blower, or other mechanism as the primary having a flashpoint of not less than 100°F (38°C).
means for supplying the air for combustion. Fuel-Piping System. Method of conveying liquid, vapor,
Burner, Natural Draft A burner that depends prima- steam, gases, or slurry from one point to another, including
rily on the natural draft created in the chimney or venting accessories, appurtenances, and equipment necessary for its
system to induce air required for combustion into the burner. proper operation.
Constant Level Valve. A device for maintaining within a Indirect-Fired Appliance. An oil- or fuel-burning appliance
reservoir a constant level of oil or fuel for delivery to a burner. in which products of combustion (flue gasses) are not mixed in
Control Limit. An automatic safety control that is respon- the appliance with the air or other medium being heated.
sive to changes in fluid flow or level, pressure, or tempera- Labeled. Having attached a label, symbol, or other identi-
ture, and that is nonnally set beyond the operating range for fying mark of an organization acceptable to the Authority
limiting the operation of the controlled equipment by shut- Having Jurisdiction and concerned with product evaluation
ting off the energy supply. that maintains periodic inspection of production of labeled
equipment or materials and by whose labeling the manufac-
Control Safety. Automatic interlock controls, including relays,
turer indicates compliance with appropriate standards or
switches, and other auxiliary equipment used in conjunction
performance in a specified manner.
with them, to form a safety control system that is intended to
prevent unsafe operation of the controlled equipment. Premixing. A power burner in which all or nearly all of the
air for combustion is mixed with the gas as primary air.
Draft Booster. A power-operated fan, blower, or other device
installed in the chimney connector to increase the natural draft Oil or Fuel Transfer. An oil or fuel pump, automat-
ically or manually operated, that transfers oil or fuel through
developed in the connected chimney.
continuous piping from a supply tank to an oil- or fuel-
Draft Regulator, Barometric. A device built into a fuel- burning appliance or to an auxiliary tank, and that is not
burning appliance or made part of a chimney connector or designed to stop pumping automatically in case of total
vent connector that functions to reduce excessive draft breakage of the oil or fuel supply line between the pump and
through an appliance to a desired value by admitting ambient the appliance.
air into the appliance chimney, chimney connector, vent, or
A tank having a capacity of not over 60
vent connector. gallons (227 L) listed for installation in the supply piping
Fuel. Natural, manufactured, or liquefied petroleum gas, or a between a burner and its main fuel supply tank. It shall be
mixture of these gases; all grades of fuel oil; wood; or any permitted to be included as an integral part of an automatic
other combustible or flammable material or any mixture of pump or a transfer pump, or it shall be permitted to be a sepa-
combustible or flammable materials. rate tank.

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APPENDIX C

Gravity. A supply tank from which the oil or fuel is shall be adequately protected from drafts. Pilot flames shall
delivered directly to the bumer by gravity. 110t become extinguished during the pilot cycle where the
Tank, Integral. A tank that is furnished by the manufacturer main burner or burners are turned on or off in a normal
manner either manually or by automatic controls.
as an integral pali of an oil- or fuel-burning appliance.
Tank Storage. A separate tank that is not connected to the
oil- or fuel-burning appliance. C 7.0 Burner Operation.
Tank Supply. A separate tank connected directly or by a C 7.1 General. In making tests to determine compliance with
pump to the 011- or fuel-burning appliance. the requirements of Section C 7.1, the following care shall be
Tank, Vacuum or Barometric. A tank not exceeding 5 exercised to prevent the accumulation of unburned liquid fuel
gallons (19 L) capacity that maintains a definite level of oil or in the appliance that will result in an explosion or fire:
fuel in a sump or similar receptacle by barometric feed. Fuel (1) The flames from the burner shall ignite freely the liquid
is delivered from the sump to the burner by gravity. fuel where operating at the lowest firing position.
Valve, Manual Oil, Gas, or Fuel Shutoff. A manually oper- (2) Burner flames shall not flash back where the liquid fuel
ated valve in a fuel line for the purpose of turning on or is turned on or off by an automatic control mechanism.
completely shutting off the fuel supply to the burner. (3) Main burner flames shall ignite freely from the pilot
Valve, Oil, or Fuel Control. An automatically or manu- where the pilot flame is reduced to a minimum point that
ally operated device consisting essentially of a fuel valve for will actuate the pilot safety device.
controlling the fuel supply to a burner. (4) Where ignition is made in a normal manner, the flame
will not flash outside the appliance.
C 3.0 Standards and Accepted Practices. (5) Burners shall not expel liquid fuel through air openings
C 3.1 General. The installation, testing, and repair of oil- or where operating at prevailing pressure.
liquid-fuel-burning equipment systems shall be in accordance (6) Burners shall have a liquid-fuel air mixture to ensure
with Section C 3.0, the standards listed in Chapter 17, and smooth ignition of the main burner.
other infonnation outlined in this code such as, but not limited
to, combustion air, flue and breeching requirements, room
clearances and dimensions, and control requirements. C 8.0 Method of Test.
C 8.1 Genera] Test l\tlethods.
(1) The flue gas, venting, safety, and operating controls of
C 4.0 Approval of Equipment.
the appliance shall be checked by the installer to ensure
C 4.1 General. Oil- or liquid-fuel-burning equipment shall their proper and safe operation.
be approved.
(2) Method of test atmospheric, induced draft, or fan
assisted types.
C 5.0 Placing Equipment in Operation. (a) The appliance shall be allowed to operate until the
C 5.1 General. After completion of ins tali at ions, the installer stack temperature becomes stabilized, after which a
shall test safety and operating controls and venting before sample of the undiluted flue products shall be taken
placing the burner in service. The COlTect input of liquid fuel from the appliance flue outlet. The sample taken
shall be determined and the fuel-to-air ratio shall be set. Each shall be analyzed for carbon monoxide, carbon
oi1- or liquid-fuel bumer shall be adjusted to its input dioxide, and oxygen. Stack temperature shall be
according to the manufacturer's instructions. OvelTating the noted.
burners or the appliance is prohibited. The input range shall be
Appliance designs incorporating induced-draft
appropriate to the appliance:
assemblies require a flue gas sample to be taken
(1) For conversion burners installed in hot water (liquid)
boilers or wann air furnaces, the rate of flow of the oil or
liquid fuel in British thennal units per hour (Btu/h) (kW)
ahead of the draft regu lator or induced draft fan.
(3) Performance standards for atmospheric type shall be
provided in accordance with the following:
I
shall be adjusted to within plus or minus 5 percent of the
design load, not to exceed the design rate of the appliance. (a) Shall be not less than 75 percent efficiency as deter-
mined by flue gas analysis method at the appliance
(2) For conversion burners installed in steam boilers, the oil
flue outlet.
or liquid fuel hourly input demand shall be adjusted to
be in accordance with the steam load requirements. The (b) Carbon monoxide concentration in flue gas shall not
oil- or liquid-fuel input demand necessitated an over- exceed 0.04 percent.
sized boiler shall be established and added to total input (c) Stack temperature shall not exceed 700°F (371°C)
demand. plus ambient.
(d) Carbon dioxide concentration shall be between 8
C 6.0PHot Operation. percent and 13 percent.
C 6.1 General. Igniter or pilot flames shall be effective to (e) Oxygen concentration shall be between 4 percent
ignite the oil or liquid fuel at the main burner or bunlers and and 10 percent.

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(f) Smoke test shall not exceed number 2 for light oils the installer shall file with the Authority Having Juris-
or number 4 for oils heavier than number 4. diction complete records of the test on a form approved
Draft shall comply with the burner manufacturer's by the Authority Having Jurisdiction. The stating the
instructions. date of the test and the name of the installer shall be
attached to the appliance at the main valve.
(4) Performance standards for induced-draft or fan-assisted
I types shall comply with the following: (8) Listing and approvaL
(a) Shall be not Jess than 75 percent efficiency, as deter- (a) The concentration of oxygen in the undiluted flue
mined by flue gas analysis method at appliance flue products of oil- or liquid-fuel burners shall in no
outlet. case be less than 3 percent nor exceed 10 percent
and shall be in accordance with perfornlance stan-
(b) Carbon monoxide concentration in flue gas not
dards and shall be consistent with the listing and
exceeding 0.04 percent.
approval of the equipment.
( c) Stack temperature shall not exceed 700 0 P
(b) The allowable limit of carbon monoxide shall not
plus ambient.
exceed 0.04 percent.
(d) Carbon dioxide concentration shall be between 8
( c) The flue gas temperature of an oil appliance, as
percent and 13 percent. taken on the appliance side of the draft regulator,
(e) Oxygen concentration shall be between 4 percent shall not exceed applicable performance standards
and 10 percent. and shall be consistent with the listing and approvals
(f) Smoke test shall not exceed number 2 for light oils of the equipment.
or number 4 for oils heavier than number 4. (9) The oxygen figures shall not apply where there is an
(g) Draft shall comply with the burner manufacturer's approved oxygen trim system on the burner that is
designed for that use, including a low oxygen interlock
instructions.
where approved by the Authority Having Jurisdiction.
Induced-draft and fan-assisted types of appli-
(l0) Supervision shall be as follows:
ances require a sample be taken after the induced-
draft fan that will cause oxygen figures in excess of (a) Supervised startup shall be required to verify the safe
operation of an oil- or liquid-fuel bumer and to provide
the limits stated. Jn such cases, safe liquid fuel
documentation that operation is consistent with this
combustion ratios shall be maintained and be consis-
tent with approvals and
(5) Method of test power type.
of the app liance.
code, listing, and approval. Supervised startup shall be
required for liquid fuel bumers in Section C 9.1(2),
Section C 9.1(3), and Section C 9.1(4). Supervised
I
(a) The appliance shall be allowed to operate until the startup requires that the liquid-fuel bU111er shall be
stack temperature becomes stabilized; after that, a tested in the presence of the mechanical official in a
sample of the undiluted flue products shall be taken maImer set forth by the Authority Having Jurisdiction
from the appliance flue outlet. The sample shall be before the installation is approved. Testing shall
analyzed for carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, and include safety and operating controls, input, flue gas
analysis, and venting. Flue gas shall be tested at high,
oxygen. Stack temperature shall be noted.
medium, and low fires. Provisions shall be made in
(6) Performance standards for power type. the system to allow a test in wa1111 weather. After
(a) Shall be not less than 80 percent efficiency as deter- completion of the test of newly installed oil- or liquid-
mined by flue gas analysis method at the appliance fuel burner equipment, as provided in this section, the
flue outlet. installer shall file with the Authority Having Jurisdic-
tion complete records of the test on a fonn approved
(b) Carbon monoxide concentration in the flue gas shall
by the Authority Having Jurisdiction. The tag stating
not exceed 0.04 percent.
the date of the test and the name of the tester shall be
(c) Stack temperature shall not exceed 700 0 P (371 attached to the appliance at the main valve.
plus ambient. (b) Oil- and liquid-fuel burners of 1 000000 Btu/h (293
(d) Carbon dioxide concentration shall be between 8 kW) input or more require a supervised startup in
percent and 13 percent. accordance with Section C 8.1(10)(a).
(e) Oxygen concentration shall be between 4 percent (c) Installation of oxygen trim systems, modulating
and 10 percent. dampers, or other draft control or combustion devices
require a supervised startup in accordance with
(f) Smoke test shall not exceed number 2 for light oils
Section C 8.1(10)(a).
or number 4 for oils heavier than number 4.
(d) Direct-fired heaters shal1 require a supervised startup
(g) Draft shall comply with the burner manufacturer's in accordance with Section C 8.1(1 O)(a).
instructions. (11) The complete control diagram of the installation and
(7) After completion of the test of newly installed oil- or operating instructions shall be supplied and posted by the
liquid-fuel burner equipment as provided in this section, installer of the appliance.

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C 9.0 Special Requirements Based on Btu/h Input. (k) Where hot water or steam, one low water cutoff.
C 9.1 General. (1) An atomizing medium proving switch.
(1) Zero to 400 000 Btu/h (0 k\V to 117 kW) per burner. (m) A low-oil-temperature switch for oil or liquid fuel
(a) One approved manual shutoff valve lever handle. requiring preheating.
(b) One approved fuel-oil filter, installed on the supply (n) A high-oil-temperature interlock for oil or Hquid fuel
requiring preheating.
plpmg.
(0) The burner oil pump shall automatically not operate
Approved automatic shutoff valve to provide
or rotate while the alternate fuel is firing.
100 percent shutoff of all oil.
(p) A pressure-relief valve shall be provided between
(d) A flame safeguard control capable of providing 100
safety shutoff valves and between pump and
percent shutoff in the event of flame failure. Flame
valves where an integral valve is used with a pump.
failure response timing shall not exceed the control
manufacturer's instructions. (q) A separate relief device is required on each transfer
(e) Two controls, one operating and one high limit, acti- pump.
vated by temperature or pressure, as appropriate. (3) One million to 2 499 999 Btu/h (293 kW to 732 kW)
(f) Burners relying on mechanical means to provide air input per burner.
for combustion shall have actual proof-of-air inter- (a) One approved manual shutoff valve lever handle.
lock device. (b) One approved fuel-oil filter, installed on the supply
(g) Installations with dampered combustion air open- plpmg.
ings shall prove damper open position before trial (c) Two safety shutoff valves in series with a combined
for burner ignition. flame failure response and valve time not to
(h) Vent dampers and flue dampers shall be properly exceed 5 seconds with strainer directly before the
interlocked to prevent burner ignition unless safely valves.
open. (d) Programmed electronic flame safeguard including
(2) Four hundred thousand and one to 999 999 Btu/h (117.2 proven low-fire start, manual reset lockout, 100
k\V to 292.9 kW) per burner. percent shutoff (both pilot and main burner), and a
(a) One approved manual shutoff valve lever handle. separately supervised and proven pilot.
(b) One approved fuel-oil tilter, installed on the supply Flame-sensing systems utilizing a UV scanner
piping. shall prove pilot and interrupt ignition spark prior to
(c) Two safety shutoff valves in series, maximum five main burner valves being energized.
seconds closing time. (e) Two controls, one operating and one high limit, acti-
(d) One electronic flame safeguard pilot control vated by temperature or pressure.
providing a separately supervised and proven pilot, (f) Burners relying on mechanical means to provide air
100 percent shutoff manual reset. Flame failure for combustion shall have actual proof-of-air inter-
response time shall not exceed the control manufac- lock device.
turer's instructions. (g) Power burners shall include proven prepurge of not
Direct-spark ignition shall be allowed where less than 60 seconds at high-fire damper settings.
approved by the Authority Having Jurisdiction and This prepurge shall occur before every burner cycle,
where used on number 2 or lighter oil. regardless of reason.
(e) Two controls, one operating and one high limit, acti- (h) Installations with dampered combustion air open-
vated by temperature or pressure, as appropriate. shall prove damper open position before trial
(f) Burners on mechanical means to provide air for burner ignition.
for combustion shall have actual proof-of-air inter- (i) Vent dampers and flue dampers shall be inter10cked
lock device. to prevent burner ignition unless safely open.
(g) Power burners shall include proven prepurge of not (j) One high-oil- or liquid-fuel-pressure interlock, reset
less than 60 seconds at high-fire damper settings. from flame safeguard or manually.
This prepurge shall occur before every burner cycle,
(k) Where hot water or steam, two low \vater cutoffs.
regardless of reason.
(1) An atomizing medium proving switch.
(h) lnstallations with dampered combustion air open-
shall prove damper open position before trial (m) A low-oil-temperature switch for oil or liquid fuel
for burner ignition. requiring preheating.
(i) Vent dampers and flue dampers shall be interlocked (n) Ahigh-oil-temperature interlock for oil or liquid fuel
to prevent burner ignition unless safely open. requiring preheating.
(j) One high-oil- or liquid-fuel-pressure interlock, reset (0) The burner oil pump shall automatically not operate
from flame or manually. or rotate while the alternate fuel is firing.

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(p) A pressure-relief valve shall be provided between (q) A pressure-relief valve shall be provided between
safety shutoff valves and between pump and safety safety shutoff valves and between pump and safety
valves where an integral valve is used with a pump. valves where an integral valve is used with a pump.
(q) A separate relief device is required on each transfer (r) A separate relief device is required on each transfer
pump. pump.
(r) One low-oil- or liquid-fuel-pressure interlock, reset (s) One low-oil- or liquid-fuel-pressure interlock reset
from flame safeguard or manually. from flame safeguard or manually.
(s) Burners with automatic controls, prepurge, proof- (t) Burners with automatic controls, prepurge, proof-
of-closure, modulation, or postpurge shall not use of-closure, modulation, or postpurge shall not use
relays external to the flame safeguard to accomplish relays extell1al to the flame safeguard to accomplish
these functions. these functions.
(4) Two million five hundred thousand to 12499 999 Btu/h (5) More than 12 500 000 Btu/h (3663.4 kW) per bUll1er
(733 kW to 3663.3 kW) per burner. inputs. These burners shall comply with the requirements
(a) One approved manual shutoff valve lever handle. of the appropriate standards listed in Chapter 17 and the
following:
(b) One approved fuel-oil filter, installed on the supply
pIPIng. (a) One approved manual shutoff valve lever handle.

(c) Two safety shutoff valves in series, with a combined (b) One approved fuel-oil filter, installed on the supply
flame failure response and valve closing time not to pIPing.
exceed 5 seconds with strainer directly before the ( c) Two safety shutoff valves in series, one with proof of
valves. closure, with a combined flame failure response and
(d) Programmed electronic flame safeguard including valve closing time not to exceed 2 seconds with
proven low-fire start, manual reset lockout, lOO strainer directly before the valves.
percent shutoff (both pilot and main burner), and a (d) Programmed electronic flame safeguard including
separately supervised and proven pilot. proven low-fire start, manual reset lockout, 100
percent shutoff (both pilot and main burner), and a
Flame-sensing systems utilizing a UV scanner
separately supervised and proven pilot.
shall prove pilot and interrupt ignition spark prior to
main burner valves being energized. Flame-sensing systems utilizing a UV scanner
(e) Two controls, one operating and one high limit, acti- shall prove pilot and interrupt ignition spark prior to
vated by temperature or pressure. main burner valves being energized.

(f) Burners relying on mechanical means to provide air (e) Two controls, one operating and one high limit, acti-
for combustion shall have actual proof-of-air intcr- vated by temperature or pressure.
lock device. (f) Burners relying on mechanical means to provide air
(g) Power burners shall include proven prepurge of not for combustion shall have actual proof-of-air inter-
less than 60 seconds at high-fire damper settings. lock device.
This prepurge shall occur before every burner cycle, (g) Power burners must include proven prepurge of not
regardless of reason. less than 60 seconds at high-fire damper settings.
(h) Installations with dampered combustion air open- This prepurge shall occur before every burner cycle,
ings shall prove damper open position before trial regardless of reason.
for burner ignition. (h) Installations with dampered combustion air open-
(i) Vent dampers and Hue dampers shall be interlocked ings shall prove damper open position before trial
to prevent burner ignition unless safely open. for bUll1er ignition.
(j) One high-oil- or liquid-fuel-pressure interlock, reset (i) Vent dampers and flue dampers shall be interlocked
from flame safeguard or manually. to prevent burner ignition unless safely open.
(k) Where hot water or steam, two low water cutoffs. (j) One high-oil- or liquid-fuel-pressure interlock; reset
(I) An atomizing medium proving switch. from flame safeguard or manually.
(m) A low-oil-temperature switch for oil- or liquid fuel (k) A manual firing cock.
requiring preheating. (I) Where hot water or steam, two low water cut-offs.
(n) A high-oil-temperature interlock for oil or liquid fuel (m) An atomizing medium proving switch.
requiring preheating. (n) A low-ail-temperature switch for oil or liquid fuel
(0) A separate firing rate control valve. requiring preheating.
(p) The burner oil pump shall automatically not operate (0) A high-oil-temperature interlock for oil or liquid fuel
or rotate while the alternate fuel is firing. requiring pre-heating.

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(p) A separate firing rate control valve.

(q) The bumer oil pump sha11 automatically not operate
or rotate while the altemate fuel is firing.
(r) A pressure-relief valve shall be provided between
shutoff valves and between pump and safety
valves where an integral valve is used with a pump.
A separate relief device is required on each transfer
pump.
(t) One low-oil- or liquid-fuel-pressure interlock, reset
from flame safeguard or manually.
(u) Burners with automatic controls, prepurge, proof-
of-closure, modulation, or postpurge shall not use
relays extemal to the tlame safeguard to accomplish
these functions.
(6) Shutoff Valve.
(a) Oil- or liquid-fuel bumer installations shall include
a non-electric shutoff valve that is held open by a
fusible link designed to close at 165°F (74°C),
installed near the burner in the same room as the
burner. This shall prevent the flow of oil or liquid
fuel to the burner through the supply pipe. A check
valve is required in the retum line if the tank is
higher than the burner.

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APPENDIX D - UNIT CONVERSION TABLES
(Matrix Adoption Tables are non-regulatory, intended only as an aid to the user. See Chapter 1 for state agency authority and building application.)

Adopting
4

Adopt Entire Chapter X

Adopt Entire Chapter as amended
(amended sections listed below)

only those sections that are

listed below

Chapter/Section

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 UNIT
TABLE D 1.0
SI SYMBOLS AND PREFIXES
BASE UNITS

QUANTITY UNIT SYMBOL

Meter m

A
Kelvin K
Mole mol
Candela cd
SI SUPPLEMENTARY UNITS

QUANTITY UNIT SYMBOL

Radian rad
Steradian sr
SI PREFIXES

MULTIPLICATION FACTOR PREFIX SYMBOL

I 000 000 000 000 000 000 E+18 exa E

1 000 000 000 000 000 E+15 peta P
1 000 000 000 000 E+12 tera T
1 000 000 000 E+09 G
1 000 000 E+06 mega M
1000 E+03 kilo k
100 E+02 hecto h
10 E+Ol deka da
0.1 deci d
0.01 centi c
0.001 milli m
0.000 001 micro /l
0.000 000 00 1 E-09 nano n
0.000000000 001 E-12 pico p
0.000 000 000 000 00 1 E-15 femto f
O. 000 000 000 000 000 00 1 E-18 a

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TABLE D 1.0 (continued)

SI SYMBOLS AND PREFIXES

SI DERIVED UNIT WITH SPECIAL NAMES

QUANTITY UNIT SYMBOL FORMULA

(of a periodic phenomenon) hertz Hz lis

newton N kgom/s2
pascal Pa N/m 2
Energy, work, quantity of heat joule Nom
Power, radiant flux watt W J/s
Quantity of electricity, electric charge coulomb C A·s
------------------------+---------~---r-~------------:-

Electric potential, potential difference,

----------------------T-------------r--·----~----------+-----------

electromotive force volt V W/A

Capacitance farad F C/Y
Electric resistance ohm n VIA
Conductance siemens S A/V
Magnetic flux weber Wb Y·s
lVlagnl;:t1c flux density tesla T Wb/rn 2
······-·-·--------------+-----~---~--~---------4----------

Inductance henry Wb/A

Luminous flux lumen 1m edosr
Illuminance lux Ix
Activity (of radionucl ides) becquerel Bq lis
Absorbed dose gray Gy J/kg

TABLE D 2.0
CONVERSION FACTORS
TO CONVERT TO MULTIPLY BY

LENGTH

I mile (U.S. statute) km l.609344

1 yd m 0.9144
I ft m 0.3048
304.8
I in mm 25.4
AREA

I mile 2 (U.S. statute) km 2 2.589988

1 acre (U.S. survey) ha 0.404687
m2 4046.873
m2 0.8361274
m~ 0.0929
0.000645
VOLUME, MODULUS OF SECTION

1 acre ft 1233.489
3
1 yd 0.7645549
100 board ft 0.235974
0.0283
L 28.32
1.638706 E-05
16387.06
1 barrel (42 U.S.___.
gallons)
____._._.______ ._____ -L~ ________ .
158.9873

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TABLE D 2.0 (continued)

CONVERSION FACTORS
TO CONVERT TO MULTIPLY BY

(FLUID) CAPACITY

L* 3.785
L 0.9463529
L OA731765
mL 29.57353
0.003785
*1 liter = 0.001 cubic meters
SECOND MOMENT OF AREA

mm 4 416231A
4.162314 E-07
PLANE ANGLE

] ° (degree) rad 0.0174

mrad 7A
]' (minute) rad 2.908882 E-04
1" (second) rad 4.848137 E-06
VELOCITY, SPEED

I ft/s m/s 0.3048

1 mile/h kmlh 1.609344
m/s OA4704
VOLUME RATE OF FLOW

I nJ/min 0.000472
Lis OA7194
I gal/min Lis 0.06309
mY/min 0.003 785412
6.309020 E-05
4.381264 E-05
1233A89
TEMPERATURE INTERVAL
of °C
°C OK
EQUIVALENT TEMPERATURE

°C of 1.8 00 C + 32
OK °C oK -273.15
MASS

I long ton (2240 Ib) kg 1016.047

1 short ton (2000 Ib) 907.1847
1 metric ton kg 1000
] Ib OA5359
] oz 0.02834
MASS PER UNIT AREA

703.1
43.94185
kg/m2 0.03051517

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TABLE D 2.0 (continued)

CONVERSION FACTORS

TO CONVERT TO MULTIPLY BY

DENSITY (MASS PER UNIT VOLUME)

16.0184
_..__._._.- ---_ ...... .
2. 767990 E+04
0.5932764
FORCE

I tonf (ton-force) (2000 Ibl) kN 8.896443

1 kip ( I ,000 Ibn kN 4.448222
N 4.4482
MOMENT OF FORCE, TORQUE

Nom 1.355818
Nom 0.1129848
.. _...........__.-_ ..
kNom 2.71342
kNom 1.35671
FORCE PER UNIT LENGTH

I Ibtift N/m 14.5939

I Ibflin N/m 175.1268
.~- .. - ......- - - - - - - -.... -.-.
I tonflft kN/m 29.16867
PRESSURE, STRESS, MODULUS OF ELASTICITY (Force per Unit Area) (1 Pa=1 N/m2)

MPa 13.7895
I tonllft 2 kPa 95.7605
MPa 6.8947
kPa 6.89476
Pa 47.88026
Atmosphere kPa 101.325
_ _....•.
........... ..

I inch mercury (32°F) kPa 3.3863

I inch (water column at 60°F) kPa 0.24884
WORK, ENERGY, HEAT (1J 1 N'm = 1W's)
._ .. __ ..........._.. _- ...-
I Btu!h (Int. Table) kW 0.000293
kJ 1.055056
J 1055.056
I ftolbf 1.355
COEFFICIENT OF HEAT TRANSFER

5.678263
THERMAL CONDUCTIVITY

W/(moK) 0.14442279
ILLUMINANCE

Ix (lux) 10.76391
LUMINANCE

1.550003 E+03
1 tcot lambert 3.426259
1 lambert 3.183099 E+03

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TABLE 03.0
APPROXIMATE MINIMUM THICKNESS FOR CARBON SHEET STEEL CORRESPONDING
TO MANUFACTURER'S STANDARD GAUGE AND GALVANIZED SHEET GAUGE NUMBERS
CARBON SHEET STEEL GALVANIZED SHEET

DECIMAL AND RECOMMENDED DECIMAL AND RECOMMENDED

GALVANIZED
MANUFACTURER'S NOMINAL THICKNESS MINIMUM THICKNESS NOMINAL THICKNESS MiNIMUM THICKNESS
SHEET
STANDARD GAUGE NO. EQUIVALENT EQUIVALENT' EQUIVALENT EQUIVALENT*
GAUGE NO.
(inch) (inch) (inch) (inch)

8 0.1644 0.156 8 0.1681 O. 159

9 0.1495 0.142 9 0.1532 0.144
10 0.1345 0.127 10 0.1382 0.129
11 0.1196 O. 112 11 0.1233 0.114
12 0.1046 0.097 12 0.1084 0.099
13 0.0897 0.083 13 0.0934 0.084
14 0.0747 0.068 14 0.0785 0.070
15 0.0673 0.062 15 0.0710 0.065
16 0.0598 0.055 16 0.0635 0.058
17 0.0538 0.050 17 0.0575 0.053
18 0.0478 0.044 18 0.0516 0.047
19 0.0418 0.038 19 0.0456 0.041
20 0.0359 0.033 20 0.0396 0.036
21 0.0329 0.030 21 0.0366 0.033
22 0.0299 0.027 22 0.0336 0.030
23 0.0269 0.024 23 0.0306 0.027
24 0.0239 0.02l 24 0.0276 0.024
25 0.0209 0.018 25 0.0247 0.021
26 0.0179 0.016 26 0.0217 0.019
27 0.0164 0.014 27 0.0202 0.017
28 0.0149 0.013 28 0.0187 0.016
29 0.0172 0.014
30 0.0157 0.013
For Siunits: I inch 25.4 111m
The thickness of the sheets sct forth in the coue correspond to the thickness shown under columns. They arc the approximate minimulll thicknesses
and are based on the following references:
Carbon Sheet Stcel~- Thickness 0.071 inch (1.803 111(11) and over:
ASTM A 568, Table 3, Thickness Tolerances of Hot-Rolled Sheet (Carbon Steel).
Carbon Sheet Steel~Thickness less th,1I1 0.071 inch (1.803 111111):
ASTM A 568, Table Thickness Tolerances of Cold-Rolled Sheet (Carbon and High-Strength Low Alloy).
Galvanized Sheet Steel~AII thicknesses:
ASTM A 653, Table 4, Thickness Tolerances of Hot-Dip Galvanizcd Sheet.
Minimum thickness is the differencc between the thickncss equivalent of each gauge and the maximum negative tolerancc f'or the \videst rolled width.

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APPENDIX E - SUSTAINABLE PRACTICES
(Matrix Adoption Tables are non-regulatory, intended only as an aid to the user. See Chapter 1 for state agency authority and building application.)
HCD
Adopting Agency BSC SFM
2 1-AC

Adopt Entire Chapter

Adopt Entire Chapter as amended
(amended sections listed below)

Adopt those sections that are

listed below
Chapter/Section

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E 101.0 General. E 201.9 l\1ulti-Occupant Indoor spaces used for
E 101.1 Applicability. The purpose of this appendix is to presentations and training, including classrooms and confer-
provide a comprehensive set of technically sound provisions ence rooms.
that encourage sustainable practices and works towards E 201.10 Recirculation System. A system of hot water
enhancing the design and construction of mechanical systems supply and return piping with shutoff valves, balancing
that result in a positive 10ng-tenll environmental impact. This circulating pumps, and a method of controlling the
appendix is not intended to circumvent the health, safety, and
circulating system.
welfare requirements of this code.
E 201.11 Seasonal Efficiency Ratio (SEER). The
E 101.2 Definition of Terms. For the purposes of this code,
the definitions shall apply to this appendix. total cooling output of an air conditioner during its normal
annual usage period for cooling in Btu (k W "h) divided by the
No attempt is made to define ordinary words, which are
total electric energy input during thc same period in Btu
used in accordancc with their established dictionary mean-
(kW"h). 90.1 :3.2]
ings, except where a word has been used loosely and it is
necessary to define its meaning as used in this appendix to
avoid misunderstanding. E 301.0 General Regulations.
The definitions of terms are arranged alphabetical1y E 301.1 Installation. Mechanical systems covered by this
according to the first word of the term. appendix shall be installed in accordance with this code, other
applicable codes, and the manufacturer's installation and
E 201.0 Definitions. operating instructions.
E 201.1 Cycles of Concentration for Towen. 301.2 Qualifications. Where permits are required, the
of concentration equals the specific conductance of Authority Having Jurisdiction shall have the authority to
the water in the cooling tower basin divided by the combined require contractors, insta1lers, or service technicians to demon-
flow weighted average specific conductance of the makeup strate competency. \Vhere determined by the Authority Having
water(s) to the cooling tower. Jurisdiction, the contractor, installer or service technician shall
E 201.2 Energy Star. Ajoint program of the U.S. Environ- be licensed to perform such work.
mental Protection Agency and the U.S. Department of Energy.
Energy Star is a voluntary program to identify and
promote energy-efficient products and practices. E 302.0 Disposal of \Vaste.
E 201.3 Geothermal. Renewable energy generated by E 302.1 It shall be unlawful for a person to cause,
earth. sutfer, or permit the disposal of liquid wastes, in a place or
E 201.4 Seasonal Performance Factor manner, through and means of an approved
The total heating output of a heat pump during its normal drainage system, installed and maintained in accordance with
annual usage period for in British thermal units (Btu) the provisions of the plumbing code.
(kW"h) divided by the total electric energy input during the E 302.2 Connections to System
same period. [ASHRAE 90. J :3.2J Equipment and appliances, used to receive or discharge liquid
201.5 Integrated Energy Efficiency Ratio A wastes or sewage, shall be connected to the drainage system
single-number figure of merit expressing cooling part-load of the building or premises in accordance with the require-
EER efficiency for commercial unitary air-conditioning and ments of the plumbing code and this appendix.
heat pump equipment on the basis of weighted operation at
various load capacities for the equipment. [ASHRAE 90.1
E 201.6 Part-Load Value (IPLV). A single- E 303.0 Abandonment.
number of merit based on part-load EER, COp, or E 303.1 General. An abandoned system or part thereof
kW/ton part-load efficiency for air-conditioning and covered under the scope of this appendix shall be discon-
heat pump equipment on the basis of weighted operation at nected from remaining systems, drained, plugged, and capped
various load capacities for the equipment. [ASH RAE 90.1 in an approved manner.
E 201.7 Maintenance. The upkeep of property or equipment
by the owner of the property in accordance with the require-
ments of this appendix. E 401.0 Water Conservation and Efficiency.
E 201.8 Minimum Reporting Value (IVIERV). E 401.1 General. The provisions of this section establish the
Filter minimum efficiency reporting value, in accordance with means of conserving potable and llonpotable water used in
ASHRAE 52.2. and around a building.

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E 402.0 Meters. E 403.4.2 Disinfection. A biocide shall be used to treat

E 402.1 Required. A water meter shall be required for build- the cooling system recirculation water where the recycled
ings connected to a public water system, including munici- water is capable of coming in contact with employees or
pally supplied reclaimed (recycled) water. In other than members of the public.
single-family houses, multi-family structures not exceeding
three stories above grade, and modular houses, a separate E 501.0 Heating, Ventilation and Air-Conditioning
meter or submeter shall be installed in the following locations: Systems and Equipment - Energy Efficiency.
(1) The makeup water supply to cooling towers, evaporative
E 501.1 Scope. The provisions of this section shall establish
condensers, and fluid coolers.
the means of enhancing energy efficiency associated with
(2) The makeup water supply to one or more boilers collec- mechanical systems in a building.
tively exceeding 1 000000 British thermal units per hour
(Btu/h) (293 k W).
E 502.0 Heating, Ventilation, and Air-Conditioning Low-
(3) The water supply to a watcr-using process where the
Rise Residential Buildings.
consumption exceeds 1000 gallons per day (gal/d)
(0.0438 L/s), except for manufacturing processes. E 502.1 General. The heating, ventilating, air-conditioning,
(4) The makeup water supply to an evaporative cooler for single-family houses, multi-family structures not
having an air flow exceeding 30 000 cubic feet per exceeding three stories above grade, and modular houses shall
minute (ft3/m in) (14.1584 m3/ s). be in accordance with Section E 502.2 through Section E
502.12. The heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning system
E 402.2 Consumption Data. A means of communicating
of other buildings shall be in accordance with Section E
water consumption data from submeters to the water
503.0.
consumer shall be provided.
E 502.2 Heating, Ventilating, and Air-Conditioning
E 402.3 Access. Meters and submeters shall be accessible.
Systems and Equipment. This section shall regulate equip-
ment using single-phase electric power, air conditioners, and
E 403.0 HVAC Water Use. heat pumps with rated cooling capacities less than 65 000
E 403.1 Once-Through Cooling. Once-through cooling British thermal units per hour (Btu/h) (19 kW), warm air
using potable water is prohibited. furnaces with rated heating capacities less than 225 000 Btu/h
E 403.2 Cooling Towers and Evaporative Coolers. Cooling (66 kW), boilers less than 300 000 Btu/h (88 k\V) input, and
towers and evaporative eoolers shall be equipped with heating-only heat pumps with rated heating capacities less
makeup water and blow down meters, conductivity than 65000 Btu/h (19 kW). [ASHRAE 90.2:6.2]
controllers, and overflow alarms. Cooling towers shall be E 502.2.1 Non-Residential Type Systems and
equipped with efficiency drift eliminators that achieve drift ment. Heating, ventilating, and air-conditioning systems
reduction to 0.002 percent of the circulated water volume for and equipment that does not fall under the requirements
eounterflow towers and 0.005 percent for cross-flow towers. of Section E 502.0 shall comply with the applicable
E 403.3 Cooling Tower Makeup Water. Not less than 5 requirements of Section E 503.0.
cycles of concentration is required for air-conditioning E 502.3 Balancing. The air distribution system design,
cooling tower makeup water having a total hardness of less including outlet grilles, shall provide a means for balancing
than 11 grains per gallon (gr/gaJ) (188 mg/L) expressed as the air distribution system unless the design procedure
calcium carbonate. Not less than 3.5 cycles of concentration provides a system intended to operate within plus or minus 10
is required for air-conditioning cooling tower makeup water percent of design air quantities. [ASHRAE 90.2:6.3J
having a total hardness equal to or exceeding 11 gr/gal (188
mg/L) expressed as calcium carbonate. E 502.3.1 Balancing Dampers. Balancing dampers shall
be installed in branch ducts and the axis of the damper
Exception: Air-conditioning cooling tower makeup water shall be installed parallel to the direction of airflow in
having discharge conductivity range not less than 7 gr/gaJ the main duct.
(120 mg/L) to 9 gr/ gal (154 mg/L) of silica measured as
silicon dioxide. E 502.4 Ducts. Ducts shall be sized, installed, and tested in
accordance with Section E 502.4.1 through Section E 502.4.4.
E 403.4 Use of Reclaimed (Recycled) and On-Site Treated
NonpotabJe "Vater for Cooling. \\There approved for use by E 502.4.1 Insulation for Ducts. Portions of the air distri-
the water or wastewater utility and the Authority Having bution system installed in or on buildings for heating and
Jurisdiction, reclaimed (recycled) or on-site treated cooling shall be R-8. Where the mean outdoor dew-point
nonpotable water shall be pennitted to be used for industrial temperature in a month exceeds 60 0 P (16°C), vapor
and commercial cooling or air-conditioning. retarders shall be installed on conditioned-air supply ducts.
E 403.4.1 Drift Eliminator. A drift eliminator shall be Vapor retarders shall have a water vapor penneance not
utilized in a cooling system, utilizing alternate sources exceeding 0.5 perm [2.86 E-Il kg/(Pa"s"m 2)] where tested
of water, where the aerosolized water is capable of in accordance with ProcedureAinASTM E 96.
coming in contact with employees or members of the Insulation is not required where the ducts arc within
public. the conditioned space. [ASHRAE 90.2:6.4J

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E 502.4.2 Ducts and Register Penetrations. Joints, 502.7 Electric Electric heating systems
seams, and penetrations of duct systems shall be made shall be installed in accordance with the following require-
airtight by means of mastics, gasketing, or other means ments. [ASHRAE 90.2:6.7J
in accordance with this code. Register penetrations shall E 502.7.1 'Vall, Floor, or Ceiling Electric-Resistance
be sealed to the wall or floor assemblies. Where HVAC .",uUJU~. Where wall, floor, or ceiling electric-resistance
duct penetrates a conditioned space, the duct penetration heating units are used, the stlUcture shall be zoned and
shall be sealed to the wall or floor assembly to prevent heaters installed in each zone in accordance with the heat
leakage into an unconditioned space. loss of that zone. Where living and sleeping zones are
E 502.4.3 Duct Leakage Test. For systems with a duct separate, the number of zones shall be not less than two.
or air handler outside of the conditioned space, a duct Where two or more heaters are installed in one room,
leakage test shall be performed in accordance with they shall be controlled by one thermostat. [ASHRAE
Section E 502.4.3.1. 90.2:6.7.1]
E 502.4.3.1 Duct Verification Test. Duct- 502.7.2 Electric Central "Varm Air ..... wu .. ~. Where
work shall be testcd to the maximum permitted electric central warm air heating is to be installed, an
leakage in I cubic foot per minute (ft 3/min) per lOO electric heat pump or an off-peak electric heating system
square feet [0.00005 (m 3/s )/m 2J of duct surface area with thennal storage shall be used.
in accordance with the SMACNA Air Duct
Leakage Test ManuaL Register penetrations shall be
(1) Electric resistance furnaces where the ducts are
sealed during the test. The test shall be conducted
located inside the conditioned space, and not less
with a pressure differential of O. I inch water gauge
than two zones are provided where the living and
(0.02 kPa) across the tested system.
sleeping zones are separate.
E 502.4.4 Duct Sizing. Duct systems shall be sized in
(2) Packaged air-conditioning units with supplemental
accordance with ACCA ivlanual D or other methods
electric heat. [ASHRAE 90.2:6.7.2]
approved by the Authority Having Jurisdiction with the
velocity in the main duct not to exceed 1000 feet per minute E 502.8 Bath Ceiling Units. Bath ceiling units providing a
(ftlmin) (5.08 and the velocity in the secondmy branch combination of heat, light, or ventilation shall be provided
duct not to exceed 600 ftlmin (3.048 m/s). with controls permitting separate operation of the heating
function. [ASHRAE 90.2:6.8]
.E 502.5 (nsulation for Piping. HVAC system piping
installed to serve buildings and within buildings shall be ther- E 502.9 HVAC Rated Combinations. HVAC
mally insulated in accordance with Table E 502.5. [ASHRAE system equipment and system components shall be fUl11ished
90.2:6.5] with the input(s), the output(s), and the value of the appro-
priate performance descriptor of HVAC products in accor-
E 502.6 Ventilation and Combustion Air. The buildi ng shall
dance with federal law or in accordance with Table E 502.9,
be designed to have the capability to provide the ventilation
as applicable. These shall be based 011 newly produced equip-
air specified in Table E 502.6. Mechanical ventilation shaH be
ment or components. Manufacturer's instructions shall be
calculated in accordance with Equation E 502.6. [ASHRAE
furnished with and attached to the equipment. The manufac-
90.2:6.6.1 ]
turer of electric-resistance heating equipment shall fUI111sh
full-load energy input over the range of voltages at which the
(Equation E 502.6) equipment is intended to operate. [ASHRAE 90.2:6.9]
Mechanical Ventilation = [(0.35 Summer) Volume] 160 E 502.10 Controls. Each system or each zone within a
system shall be provided with not less than one thermostat
Where: capable of being set from 55°F (13°C) to 85°F (29°C) and
capable of operating the system's heating and cooling. The
Mechanical Ventilation required mechanical ventilation thermostat or control system, or both, shall have an adjustable
rate to supplement summer infil- deadband, the range of which includes a setting of 10°F (-
tration, cfm 12°C) between heating and cooling where automatic
Summer = summer design infiltration rate, ach changeover is provided. Wall-mounted temperature controls
Volume volume of conditioned space, ft 3 shall be mounted on an inside wall. [ASHRAE 90.2:6.10.1 J
For S I units: 1 cubicfoot per minute = OJ)0047 m 3/s, I cubic toot = O.02R3 1113 E 502.10.1 Initial Control Setting. The control shall
initially be set for a maximum heating temperature of
70°F (21°C) and a cooling temperature of not less than
E 502.6.1 Combustion Air. Combustion air for fossil
78°F (26°C).
fuel heating equipment shall comply with this eode or
with one of the following: E 502.10.2 Ventilation Control. Each mechanical venti-
lation system (supply, exhaust, or both) shall be equipped
(1) Natural gas and propane heating equipment, NFPA
with a readily accessible switch or other means for
54
shutoff. Manual or automatic dampers installed for the
(2) Oil heating equipment, NFPA 31 purpose of isolating outside air intakes and exhausts from
(3) Solid ttlel burning equipment, NFPA 211 [ASHRAE the air distribution system shall be designed for tight
90.2:6.6.2] shutoff. [ASHRAE 90.2:6.10.2]

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TABLE E 502.5
MINIMUM PIPE INSULATION THICKNfSS 1, 5
[ASHRAf 90.2: TABLE 6.5]
INSULATION CONDUCTIVITY NOMINAL PIPE DIAMETER (inches)
~ ~".--.-"!""-
...•.....•..• ~~~~--~--.~ .... ~ ... ~"

FLUID DESIGN I MEAN RATING i

OPERATING 2
TEMPERATURE Btu-jnchl(h·ft ,OF) I TEMPERATURE <1 1 TO 1% 1112 TO 3112 4 T06
RANGE (OF) (OF)

HEATING SYSTEMS (STEAM, STEAM CONDENSATE, AND HOT

·-·-~1.5 . ·-~2~O···
1.0

25111111
Notes:
I For insulation outside the stated conductivity range, the minimum thickness (n shall be determined as follows:
T= r{( I
Where:
T = minimum insulation thickness (inches).
r = actual outside radius of pipe (inches) (111m).
t insulation thickness listed in this table for applicable fluid temperature and pipe size.
conductivity of alternate material at mean rating temperature indicated for the applicable fluid temperature [Btu·in/(h o ft 2.oF)] [WJ(moK)].
II the upper value of the conductivity range listed in this table for the applicable fluid temperature.
These thicknesses based on energy efficiency considerations only. Additional insulation is sometimes required relative to safety issues/sLlrtllce temper-
ature.
Piping insulation is not required between the control valve and coil on run-outs where the control valve is located within 4 feet (1219 !TIm) of the coil and
the pipe size is I inch (25 ])1111) or less.
4 These thicknesses are based on energy efficiency considerations only. Issues such as water vapor permeability or surface condensation sometimes require
vapor retarders, additional insulation or both.
For piping exposed to outdoor air, increase insulation thickness by of an inch (12.7 111m). The outdoor air is defined as any portion of insulation that is
exposed to outdoor air. For example. attic spaces and crawlspaces are considered exposed to outdoor air.

TABLE E 502.6
VENTILATION AIR
[ASHRAf 90.2: TABLE 6.6.1]
CATEGORY MINIMUM REQUIREMENT
- - - - . - - -.• - ...... ~.---......-+ ....~------.......... - - - - - - - . - - ~~----- ........ ~-~

Mechanical velntlllatJon 50 outdoor air

Kitchen exhaust 100

Bath exhaust
For SI units: I cubic foot per minute 0.00047
Notes:
I Calculate in accordance with Equation E S02.6.
Reference standards:
(a) ACCA Manual J
(b) ASHRAEGRP-ISS

502.10.3 Humidity Control. Where additional energy- E 502.10.3.1 Cooling. Where additional energy-
consuming equipment is provided for adding moisture to consuming equipment is provided for reducing
maintain specific selected relative humidities in spaces or humidity, it shall be equipped with controls capable
zones, a humidistat shall be provided. This device shall of being set to prevent energy from being used to
be capable of being set to prevent energy from being used produce a relative humidity within the space below
to produce relative humidity within the space above 30 50 percent during periods of human occupancy and
below 60 percent during unoccupied periods.
percent. [ASHRAE 90.2:6.10.3.1]
[ASHRAE 90.2:6.10.3.2]

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TABLE E 502.9
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR NON-FEDERAllY COVERED HVAC EQUIPMENT
[ASH RAE 90.2: TABLE 6.9]
SUBCATEGORY OR
EQUIPMENT TYPE MINIMUM EFFICIENCY rEST PROCEDURE
RATING CONDITION
Water
Cooling Mode AR1325
Ground'water source heat pump*
Heating Mode ARI325

Water cooled split system ARl210/240

. Evaporatively cooled split system ARl210/240

.8
Performance for electrically powered equipment wilh capacity than 65000 I3lu/h (19 kW) \vhere rated in accordance with ARI Standard 325.

E 502.10.4 Freeze Protection Freeze protec- E 503.1.2 Additions to Existing Buildings. Mechanical
tion systems, Stich as heat tracing of outdoor piping and equipment and systems serving the heating, cooling, or
heat exchangers, including self-regulating heat tracing, ventilating needs of additions to existing buildings shall
shall include automatic controls capable of shutting off be in accordance with the requirements of this section as
the systems where outdoor air temperatures are above described in Section E 503.2.
40°F (4°C) or where the conditions of the protected fluid
t..XCCIPtl10n: Where HVAC to an addition is provided by
will prevent freezing. Snow- and ice-melting systems
existing HVAC systems and equipment, such existing
shall include automatic controls capable of shutting off
the systems where the pavement temperature is above systems and equipment shall not be required to be in
50°F (10°C) and no precipitation is falling and an auto- accordance with this appendix. However, new systems
matic or manual control that will allow shutoff where the or equipment installed shall be in accordance with
outdoor temperature is above 40°F (4°C) so that the specific requirements applicable to those systellls and
potential for snow or ice accumulation is negligible. equipment. [ASHRAE 90.1 :6.1.1.2J
[ASHRAE 90.1 :6.4.3.8] E 503.1.3 Alterations to and Air-
502.10.5 Other Controls. Where setback, zoned, Londitl4[milll2 in Buildings. Ne\v HVAC equip-
humidity and cooling controls and equipment are provided. ment as a direct replacement of existing HVAC
they shall be designed and installed in accordance with equipment shall be in accordance with the specific
Section E 502.10 through Section E 502.10.3.1. [ASHRAE minimum efficiency requirements applicable to that
90.2:6.10.3.3J equipment. [ASHRAE 90.1 :6.I.l.3.1J
E 502.11 Whole House Fans. Whole house exhaust fans E 503.1.3.1 New Cooling New cooling
shall have insulated louvers or covers ·which close where the systems installed to serve previously lIncooled spaces
fan is off. Covers or louvers shall have an insulation value of
shall be in accordance with this section as described
not less than and shall be installed in accordance with
in Section E 503.2. [ASHRAE 90.1 :6.1.1.3.2]
the manufacturer's installation instructions. The attic open-
ings shall be sufficient to accommodate the ventilation E 503.1 .3.2 Cooling Systems. Alterations
capacity of the whole house fan. The operation of the whole to existing cooling systems shall not decrease econ-
house fan shall be considered in determining the adequacy of omizer capability unless the system is in accordance
providing combustion air in accordance with this code. with Section E 503.5 through Section 503.5.4.
E 502.12 Dampers. Dampers shall be installed to close off [ASHRAE 90.1 :6.1.1.3.3]
outdoor air inlets and exhaust outlets where the ventilation E 503.1.3.3 Ductwork. New and replacement duct-
system is not operating. work (insulation of) shall comply with Section E
503.4.4.1 and Section E 503.4.4.2. [ASHRAE
E 503.0 Heating~ and Air-l~orn(li"tio]njl1lg - other 90.1 :6.1.1.3.4]
than Low-Rise Residential Buildiing.s. E 503.1.3.4 Piping. New and replacement piping
E 503.1 General. The heating, ventilation, and air-condi- shall comply witb Section E 503.4.4.1.
tioning in buildings, other than single-family houses. multi-
family structures of not more than three stories above grade, Exceptions: Compliance shall not be required for
and modular houses, shall be in accordance with th is section. the following:
E 503.1.1 New Mechanical equipment and (1) Equipment that is being modified or repaired but
systems serving the heating, cooling, or ventilating needs not replaced, provided that such modifications,
of new buildings shall be in accordance with the require- repairs for the following or both will not result
ments of this section as described in Section E 503.2. in an increase in the annual energy consumption
[ASHRAE 90. I :6.1.1.1] of the equipment using tbe same energy type.

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(2) Replacement or alteration of equipment requires tenuinal and room air conditioners and heat pumps),
extensive revisions to other systems, equipment a fuel-fired fUlllace that meets the applicable effi-
or elements of a building, and such replaced or ciency requirements shown in Table E 503.7.1 (5)
altered equipment is a like-for-like replacement. (fumaccs, duct furnaces, and unit heaters), an elec-
(3) Refrigerant change of existing equipment. tric resistance hcater, or a baseboard system
connected to a boiler that meets the applicable effi-
(4) Relocation of ex isting equipment.
ciency requirements shown in Table E 503.7.1(6)
(5) Ducts and pipes where there is insufficient (boilers). [ASHRAE 90.l:6.3.2( e)J
space or access to meet these requirements.
(6) The outdoor air quantity supplied by the system
[ASHRAE 90.1 :6.1.1.3.5J
shall be less than or equal to 3000 cubic feet per
E 503.2 Compliance with Section E minute (tll/min) (J 5X m 3ls) and less than 70
503.0 shall be achieved by meeting requirements for Section percent of the supply air quantity at minimum
E 503.1, Section E 503.6, Section E 503.7, and either: outdoor air design conditions unless an energy
(I) Section E 503.3. recovery ventilation system is provided in accor-
(2) Section E 503.4 and Section E 503.5. 90.1 :6.2.1 J dance with the requirements in Section E 503.5.10.
90.1 :6.3.2( e)J
t.;xceJ)WH1: Projects the energy cost budget method of
Section 11 of ASHRAE 90.1, provided such projects are in (7) The system shall be controlled by a manual
accordance with Section E 503.4, the mandatory provisions of changeover or dual setpoint thermostat. [ASHRAE
this section, as a portion of that compliance path. [ASHRAE 90.1
90.1 :6.2.2J (8) Where a heat pump equipped with auxiliary intemal
E 503.3 Option for HVAC electric resistance heaters is installcd, controls shall
The simplified approach is an optional path for compliance be provided that prevent supplemental heater oper-
where the following conditions are met: ation where the heating load is capable of being met
by the heat pump alone during both steady-state
(I) Building is not more than two stories in height.
operation and setback recovery. Supplemental heater
(2) Gross floor area is less than 25000 square feet (2322.6 m~). operation is permitted during outdoor coil defrost
(3) Each HVAC system in the building is in accordance with cycles. Two means of meeting this requirement are:
the requirements listed in Section E 503.3.1. [ASHRAE (a) A digital or electronic thermostat designed for
90. J :6.3.1] heat pump use that encrgizes auxiliary heat
E 503.3.1 Criteria. The HVAC system shall meet the wherc the heat pump has insufficient capacity
following criteria: to maintain setpoint or to warm up the space at
(I) The system serves a HVAC zone. [ASHRAE a sufficient rate.
90.1 :6.3.2(a)] (b) A multistage space thermostat and an outdoor
(2) The equipment shall meet the variable flow air thermostat wired to energize auxiliary heat
requirements of Section E 503.4.3.] O. [ASHRAE on the last of the space thermostat and
90.1:6.3.2(b)J where outside air temperature is less than 40°F
(4°C). Heat pumps whosc minimum efficiency
(3) Cooling shall be provided by a unitaty packaged or
split-system air conditioner that is either air-cooled is regulated by NAECA and whose HSPF rating
or evaporatively cooled with efficiency meeting thc both meets the requirements shown in Table E
requirements shown in Table E 503.7.1 (1) (air condi- 503.7.1(2) and includes usage of internal elec-
tioners), Table E 503.7.1 (2) (heat pumps), or Table tric resistance heating are exempted from the
E 503.7.1 (4) (packaged tellllinal and room air condi- control requirements of this part [Section E
tioners and heat pumps) for the applicable equipment 503.3.1 (8)]. [ASHRAE 90.1 :6.3.2(h)J
category. [ASHRAE 90.1 :6.3.2(c)] (9) The system controls shall not permit reheat or other
(4) The system shall have an air economizer where indi- form of simultaneous heating and cooling for
catcd in Table E with controls as indicated in humidity control. [ASHRAE 90.1 :6.3.2(i)]
Table E 503.5.1 1) and Table E 503.5.1 and (10) Systems serving spaces other than hotel or motel
with either barometric or powered relief sized to guest rooms, and other than those requiring contin-
prevent overpressurization of the building. Whcre the uous operation, which have both a cooling or heating
cooling efficiency meets or exceeds the efficiency capacity than] 5 000 Btu/h (4.4 kW) and a
requirement in Table E 503.3.1, no economizer is supply motor power greater than 0.75 horse-
required. Outdoor air dampers for economizer use power (hp) (0.56 k W), sha 11 be provided with a time
shall be provided with blade and jamb seals. clock that in accordance with the following:
[ASHRAE 90.1 :6.3.2(c)J (a) Can start and stop the system under different
(5) tIeating shall be provided by a unitary packaged or schedules for seven different day-types per week.
split-system heat pump that meets the applicable effi- (b) Capable of retaining programming and time
ciency requirements shown in Table E 503.7.1 (2) setting during a loss of power for a period of 110t
(heat pumps) or Table E 503.7. (packaged less than 10 hours.

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(c) Includcs an accessible manual override that dampers that will automatically shut where the
allows temporary operation of the system for LIp systems are not in lise. [ASHRAE 90.1:6.3.2(n)]
to 2 hOLlfS. ( 16) Systems with a design supply ail' capacity more than
(d) Capable of temperature setback down to 55°F 10 000 ft 31min (4.7195 shall have optimum
(13°C) during off hours. start controls. [ASHRAE 90.1 :6.3.2(p)]
( e) Capable of temperature setup to 90° F 503.3.2 Climate Zone Determination. Climate zones
during offhollrs. 90.1 :6.3.2(j)] identified in this appendix shall be determined in accor-
(11) Except for piping within manufacturer's units, dance with Section 5.1.4 of ASHRAE 90.1.
HVAC piping shall be insulated [n accordance with ~xcel)tH)n: Where recorded historical climatic data are
Table E 503.7.1 (1\ ). Insulation exposed to weather available for a construction site, it is permitted to be used
shall be suitable for outdoor service protected to determine compliance where approved by the
by aluminum, sheet metal, painted canvas, or plastic Authority Having Jurisdiction. [ASHRAE 90.1 :5.1A.1 ]
cover). Cellular foam insulation shall be protected E 503.4 Provisions. Equipment shown in Table
as above or painted with a coating that is water retar- E 503.7.1(1) through Table E 503.7.1(7) shall have a
dant and provides shielding from solar radiation. minimum performance at the specified rating conditions
[ASHRAE 90.1 :6.3.2(k)] where tested in accordance with the specified test procedure.
(12) Ductwork and plenums shall be insulated in accor- Where multiple rating conditions or performance require-
dance with Table E 503.7.1 (9) and Table ments are provided, the equipment shall satisfy stated require-
503.7.1(10) and shall be sealed in accordance with ments, unless otherwise exempted footnotes in the table.
Table E 503AA.2( 1). [ASHRAE 90.1 :6.3.2(k)] Equipment covered under the Federal Energy Policy Act of
(13) Construction documents shall require a ducted system
1992 (EPACT) shall havc no minimum efficieney require-
to be air balanced in accordance with illdustry- ments for operation at minimum eapaeity or other than stan-
accepted procedures. [ASHRAE 90.1:6.3.2(m)] dard rating conditions. Equipment used to provide water
heating functions as pali of a combination system shall satisfy
(14) \Vhere separate heating and cooling equipment serves stated requirements for the appropriate space heating or
the same temperature zone, thenl10stats shall be inter- cooling category.
locked to prevent simultaneous heating and cooling.
[ASHRAE 90.1 :6.3.2(0)] Tables are as fol1ows:
(15) Exhausts with a design capacity of over 300 fOmin (I) Table E 503.7.1(1) Air Conditioners and Condensing
142 111 3/s) on systems that do not operate continu- Units.
ously shall be equipped with gravity or motorized Table E 503.7.1 (2) Heat Pumps.

TABLE E 503.3.1
ELIMINATE REQUIRED ECONOMIZER BY INCREASING COOLING EFFiCIENCY
[ASHRAE 90.1 TABLE 6.3.2]
UNITARY SYSTEMS WITH HEAT PUMP HEATING

CLIMATE ZONES

SYSTEM SIZE MANDATORY TEST

5to 8 4 3 2
(kBtu/h) MINIMUM EER 1 PROCEDURE 3

MINIMUM COOLING EFFICIENCY REQUIRED

2:65 and <135 10.1 N/Al 12.1 11.6 11.1

35 and <240 9.3 NiAl J 1.3 10.8 lOA ARI340/360
2:240 and <760 9.0 N/Al 10.9 10.5 10.0
OTHER UNITARY SYSTEMS

CLIMATE ZONES
SYSTEM SIZE MANDATORY rEST
5to 8 4 3 2
(kBtu/h) MINIMUM EER
1 PROCEDURE 3

MINIMUM COOLING EFFICiENCY REQUIRED

35 10.3 12.5 12.0 11.5

35 and <240 9.7 N/A2 !l.5 11.1 10.6 ARJ 340/360
2:240 and <760 9.5 N/A2 11.2 10.7 10.3
For Slunits: British thermal units per = 0.293 kW
Notes:
I Each EER shown should be reduced by 0.2 for units with a heating section other than electric resistance heat.
Elimination of required economizer not allowed.
Section 12 of ASH RAE 90.1 contains complete specification ofthe referenced procedure. including the referenced year version of the test procedure.

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(3) Table E 503.7.1 (3) - Water-Chilling Packages (see Chillers designed to operate outside of these ranges
Section E 503 A. I for water-cooled centrifugal water- or applications utilizing fluids or solutions with secondary
chilling packages that are designed to operate at nonstan- coolants (e.g., glycol solutions or brines) with a freeze
dard conditions). point of 27°F (-3°e) or lower for freeze protection are not
(4) Table E 503.7.1(4) Packaged Terminal, Room Air covered by this appendix. [ASHRAE 90.1 :604.1.2]
Conditioners and Heat Pumps.
(5) Table E 503.7.1(5) - Furnaces, Duct Furnaces, and Unit Example: Path A 600 ton (600000 kg) centrifugal chi Iler
Heaters. Table E 503.7.1 (3) efficiencies as of 111/2010
(6) Table E 503.7.1(6) Boilers. Full Load 0.570 k W Iton
(7) Table E 503.7.1 (7) Heat Rejection Equipment.
IPLV 0.539 kW/ton
Furnaces with input ratings of not less than 225 000
CEWT 80°F
8tu/h (66 k W), including electric furnaces, that are not
located within the conditioned space shall have jacket losses Flow 2.5 gal/min/ton
not exceeding 0.75 percent of the input rating. [ASHRAE CLWT 42°F
90.1 :604.1.1 J LIFT 80 - 42 = 38°F
E()UI[»m4mt Efficiencies-Listed Dr (24 0.570 6.83 )/2.5 ] I. 16°F
Conditions. Water-cooled
centrifugal water-chilling packages that are not designed x 38 + 11.16 49.16°F
for operation at ARI Standard 550/590 test conditions 6.174772 - 0.303668(49. J 6)
[and, thus, cannot be tested to meet the requirements of 0.00629466(49.16)2 0.00004578 (49.1
Table E 503.7.1 (3)] of 44°F (7°C) leaving chilled-water = 1.020
temperature and 85°F (29°C) entering condenser-water Adjusted full load = 0.570/1.020 = 0.559 kW/ton
temperature with 3 gallons per minute per ton NPLV 0.539/1.020 0.528 kW Iton
[(gal/min)/ton] [0.0002 (L/s)/kg] condenser- water flow
For SI units: I metric ton 1000 kg, 1000 British thermal units per
shall have a maximum full-load and NPLV ratings.
hour = 0.293 kW. 1 gallon per minute = 0.06 Lls.cC (OF-32)/I.R
Adjusted using the following equation: [ASHRAE
90.1 :604.1
E 503.4.1.1 not Listed. Equipmcnt not
listed in the tables referenced in Section E 50304 and
(Equation E 503.4.1)
Section E 50304.1 shall be permitted to be used.
Adjusted maximum full-load kW/ton rating = [full- [ASHRAE 90.1 :6.4.1.3J
load k\V/ton from Table E 503.7.1 (3)]IKa ((j
E 503.4.1.2 Verification of Efficiencies.
Equipment efliciency information supplied by manu-
Adjusted maximum NPLV rating [IPLV from Table E facturers shall be verified as follows:
503.7.1 (3)]IKadj
(J) Equipmcnt covered under EPACT shall be in
accordance with U.S. Department of Energy
Where: certification requirements.
Kac(j 6. 174722 0.303668(X) 0.00629466(X)2- (2) Where a certification program exists for a
0.000045780(X)3 covered product, and it includes provisions for
x DTstd + LIFT verification and challengc of equipment etTi-
DTstd (24 + (full-load kW/ton 11'0111 Table E 503.7.1(3) ciency ratings, then the product shall be listed in
x 6.83)/Flow the certification program.
Flow Condenser water flow (gpm)/Coollng full- (3) Where a certification program exists for a covered
load capacity (tons) product, and it includes provisions for verifica-
LIFT CEJfT- CIWT tion and challenge of equipment efficiency
CEWT Full-load condenser entering water tempera- ratings, but the product is not listed in the existing
ture, (OF) certification program, the ratings shall be verified
CLWT = Full-load leaving chilled-water temperature, by an independent laboratory test rep0l1.
(4) Where no certification program exists for a
The adjusted full-load and NPLV values are appli- covered product, the equipment efficiency
cable over the following full-load design ranges: ratings shall be supported by data furnished by
(I) Leaving Chiller- Water Temperature: 38°F (3.3°C) the manufacturer.
Entering Condenser-Water Temperature: 102°F (5) Where components such as indoor or outdoor
(39°C) coils from different manufacturers are used, the
system designer shall specify component etll-
(3) Condenser-Water Flow: 1 to 6 (gal/min)lton [6 E-05
ciencies whose combined efficiency meets the
(L! s )/kg to 4 E-04
minimum equipment efficiency requirements in
(4) X2: 39°F (3.9°C) and 60°F ( 16°C) Section E 50304 through Section E 50304.1.3.

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(6) Requirements for plate type liquid to liquid heat (2) Special occupancy or special applications
exchangers are listed in Table E 503.7.1 (8). where wide temperature ranges are not accept-
[ASHRAE 90.1:6.4.).4] able (such as retirement homes, process appli-
E 503.4.1.3 Labeling. Mechanical equipment that cations, museums, some areas of hospitals) and
is not covered by the U.S. National Appliance are approved by the Authority Having Jurisdic-
Energy Conservation Act (NAECA) of 1987 shall tion. [ASHRAE 90.1 :6.4.3.1.2]
carry a permanent label installed by the manufac-
E 503.4.3.2 Setpoint Overlap Restriction. Where
turer stating that the equipment is in accordance with
the heating and cooling to a zone are controlled by
the requirements of ASHRAE 90.1. [ASHRAE
separate zone thermostatic controls located within
90.1:6.4.1.5.1 ]
the zone, means (such as limit switches, mechanical
E 503.4.1.3(A) Packaged Terminal Air stops, or, for DDC systems, software programming)
Conditioners. Nonstandard size packaged
shall be provided to prevent the heating setpoint
terminal air conditioncrs and heat pumps with
from exceeding the cooling setpoint minus an appli-
existing sleeve having an external wall opening
of less than 16 inches (406 mm) high or less cable proportional band. [ASHRAE 90.1 :6.4.3.2]
than 42 inches (1067 mm) wide and having a E 503.4.3.3 Off-Hour Controls. HVAC systems
cross-sectional area less than 670 square inches shall have the off-hour controls required by Section
(0.432 m 2) shall be factory labeled as follows: E 503.4.3.3(A) through Section E 503.4.3.3(0).
(1) Manufactured for nonstandard size applica- Exceptions:
tions only not to be installed in new constmc- (1) HVAC systems intended to operate continuously.
tion projects. [ASHRAE 90.1 :6.4.1
(2) HVAC systems having a design heating
E 503.4.2 Load Ca1culations. Heating and cooling capacity and cooling capacity less than 15 000
system loads for the purpose of sizing systems
Btu/h (4.4 kW) that are equipped with readily
and equipment shall be detennined in accordance with
accessible manual ON/OFF controls.
generally accepted engineering standards and handbooks
acceptable to the adopting authority (e.g., ASHRAE/ACC A [ASHRAE 90.1 :6.4.3.3]
Standard 183 or ASHRAE Handbook-Fundamentals). E 503.4.3.3(A) Automatic Shutdown. HVAC
[ASHRAE 90.1:6.4.2] systcms shall be equipped with one of the
E 503.4.3 Controls. The supply of heating and cooling following:
energy to each zone shall be individually controlled by (I) Controls that can start and stop the system
thermostatic controls responding to temperature within under different time schedules for seven
the zone. For the purposes of Section E 503.4.3, a different day-types per week, are capable
dwelling unit shall be permitted to be considered a single of retaining programming and time setting
zone. during loss of power for a period of not less
Exceptions: Independent perimeter systems that are than 10 hours, and include an accessible
designed to offset building envelope loads shall be manual override, or equivalent function,
pennitted to serve one or more zones also served by an inte- that allows temporary operation of the
rior system provided: system for up to 2 hours.
(l) The perimeter system includes not less than one An occupant sensor that is capable of shut-
thermostatic control zone for each building exposure ting the off where no occupant is
having exterior walls facing one orientation for 50
sensed for a period of up to 30 minutes.
contiguous feet (l5 240 mm) or more.
(3) A manually operated timer capable of being
(2) The perimeter system heating and cooling supply is
adjusted to operate the system for up to 2
controlled by a thermostatic control(s) located
hours.
within the zones( s) served by the system.
Exterior walls are considered to have different orien- (4) An interlock to a security system that shuts
tations where the directions they face differ by more than the system off where the security system is
45 degrees (0.79 rad). [ASHRAE 90.1 :6.4.3.1.1] activated.
E 503.4.3.1 Dead Band. \Vhere used to control both Exception: Residential occupancies shall use
heating and cooling, zone theI1110static controls shall controls that can start and stop the system under
be capable of providing a temperature range or dead two different time schedules per week.
band of not less than SOF (-1 within which the [ASHRAE 90.1:6.4.3.3.1]
supply of heating and cooling cnergy to the zone is E 503.4.3.3(B) Setback Controls. Heating
shut off or reduced to a minimum. systems located in climate zone 2 through zone 8
Exceptions: shall be equipped with controls that have the
(I) Thermostats that require manual changeover capability to automatically restart and temporarily
between heating and cooling modes. operate the system as required to maintain zone

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temperatures above a heating setpoint adjustable E 503.4.3.4(A) Hoods, Vents, and

down to 55°F (1 or lowet: Cooling systems Ventilators. Outdoor air supply and exhaust
located in climate zones lb, 2b, and 3b shall be hoods, vents, and ventilators shall be equipped
equipped with controls that have the capability to with motorized dampers that will automatically
automatically restm1 and temporarily operate the shut where the spaces served are not in use.
system as required to maintain zone temperatures Exceptions:
below a cooling setpoint adjustable up to 90°F (1) Gravity (non motorized) dampers are accept-
(32°C) or higher or to prevent high space able in buildings less than three stories in
humidity levels. height above grade and for buildings of any
Radiant floor and ceiling heating height located in climate zone ] through
[ASHRAE 90.1 zone 3.
E 503.4.3.3(C) Optimum Start Controls. Indi- (2) Ventilation systems serving unconditioned
vidual heating and cooling air distribution spaces. [ASHRAE 90.1 :6.4.3.4.2J
systems with a total design supply air capacity
exceeding 10 000 ft 3/min (4.7195 m3/s), served E 503.4.3.4(B) Controls. Both
by one or more supply fans, shall have optimum outdoor air supply and exhaust systems shall be
stm1 controls. The control algorithm shall, as a equipped with motorized dampers that will auto-
minimum, be a fUllction of the difference between matically shut where the systems or spaces served
space temperature and occupied setpoint and the are not in use. Ventilation outdoor air dampers
amount of time prior to scheduled occupancy. shall be capable of automatically shutting otT
[ASHRAE 90.1:6.4.3.3.3] during preoccupancy building wann-up, cool
down, and setback, except where ventilation
E 503.4.3.3(D) Zone .Isolation. HVAC systems
serving zones that are intended to operate or be reduces energy costs night purge) or where
occupied non-simultaneously shall be divided ventilation shall be supplied to meet the require-
into isolation areas. Zones shall be permitted to ments of this code.
be grouped into a single isolation area provided
it does not exceed 25 000 square feet (2322.6 (I) (nonmotorized) dampers are accept-
of conditioned floor area nor include more able in buildings Jess than three stories in
than one floor. Each isolation area shall be height and for buildings of any height
equipped with isolation devices capable of auto- located in climate zone 1 through zone 3.
matically shutting off the supply of conditioned
air and outdoor air to and exhaust air from the Gravity (nonmotorized) dampers are
area. Each isolation area shall be controlled inde- acceptable in systems with a
pendently by a device meeting the requirements outdoor air intake or exhaust capacity of
of Section E 503.4.3.3(A), Automatic Shutdown. not more than 300 ft3/ min (0.142 m3/ s).
For central systems and plants, controls and [ASHRAE 90.1 :6.4.3.4.3]
devices shall be provided to allow stable system .E 503.4.3.4(C) Dampers. Where outdoor air
and equipment operation for a of time supply and exhaust air dampers are required by
while serving the smallest isolation area served Section E 503.4.3.4, they shall have a maximum
by the system or plant. leakage rate where tested in accordance with
Exceptions: Isolation devices and controls are AMCA 500 as indicated in Table E
not required tor the following: 503.4.3.4(C). [ASHRAE 90.1 :6.4.3.4.3J
(I) Exhaust air and outdoor air connections to
isolation zones where the fan system to TABLE E S03.4.3.4(C)
which they connect is not more than 5000 MAXIMUM DAMPER LEAKAGE
fe/min (2.3597 m3/s). [ASHRAE 90.1: TABLE 6.4.3.4.4]
(2) Exhaust airflow from a single isolation zone MAXIMUM DAMPER LEAKAGE OF DAMPER AREA
of less than 10 percent of the design airflow [1.0 inch water gauge per cubic foot per minute (ft 3/min)
of the exhaust system to ,"vhich it connects. per square foot (ft2)]
(3) Zones intended to operate continuously or
~~~~-~ ~~~~---,-- -~

CLIMATE ZONES NONMOTORIZED

intended to be inoperative where other zones
are inoperative. [ASHRAE 90.1 :6.4.3.3.4J \,2,6,7,8 4 Not allowed
,~~-,-" ,~~~~~ ~--~

E 503.4.3.4 Ventilation Controls. Stair and All others 10 20*

elevator shaft vents shall equipped with motorized For SI units: 1 cubic Ibot per minute = 0.00047 1 square toot = 0.0929 1112,
dampers that are capable of being automatically closed 1 inch gauge = 0.249 kPa
during nOnllal building operation and are interlocked Dampers smaJJer than inches (610 mm) in either dimension shall be
to open in accordance with fire and smoke detection permitted to have leakage of 40 ft3/ min square foot [0,203
systems. [ASHRAE 90.1:6.4.3.4.1]

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E 503.4.3.4(D) Ventilation Fan Controls. Fans for snow or ice accumulation is negligible.
with motors greater than 0.75 hp (0.56 kW) shall [ASHRAE 90.1 :6.4.3.8]
have automatic controls in accordance with E 503.4.3.9 Ventilation Controls for High-Occu-
Section E 503.4.3.3(A) that are capable of shut- pancy Areas. Demand control ventilation (DCV) is
off fans where not required. required for spaces larger than 500 square feet
t..xcelltjj:m: HVAC systems intended to operate (46.45 m 2) and with a design occupancy for ventila-
continuously. [ASHRAE 90.1 :6.4.3.4.4] tion of more than 40 people per 1000 square feet
(92.9 m 2) of floor area and served by with
E 503.4.3.5 Heat Auxiliary Heat Control.
one or more of the following:
Heat pumps equipped with internal electric resist-
ance heaters shall have controls that prevent supple- (I) An air-side economizer.
mental heater operation where the heating load can (2) An automatic modulating control of the outdoor
be met by the heat pump alone during both steady- air damper.
state operation and setback recovery. Supplemental (3) A outdoor airflow more than 3000
heater operation is permitted outdoor coil fP/min (1.4158 1113/S).
defrost cycles. Exceptions:
Exceptions: Heat pumps whose minimum efficiency (1) Systems with recovery in accordance
is regulated by U.S. National Appliance energy with Section E 503.5.
Conservation Act (NAECA) and whose HSPF (2) Multiple-zone without DDC of indi-
both meets the requirements shown in Table E vidual zones communicating with a central
503.7.1 and includes usage of internal electric control panel.
[ASHRAE 90.1 :6.4.3.5]
H V .....,'Uf-,.
(3) Systems with a design outdoor airflow less than
E 503.4.3.6 Humidifier Preheat. Humidifiers with 1200 ft 3/min (0.5663 m3/s).
preheating jackets mounted in the airstream shall be (4) Spaces where the supply airflow rate minus a
provided with an automatic valve to shut offpreheat makeup or outgoing transfer air requirement is
where humidification is not required. [ASHRAE less than 1200 ft 3/min (0.5663 m3/s).
90.1 :6.4.3.6] 90.1 :6.4.3.9]
E 503.4.3.7 Humidification and Dehumidification. E 503.4.3.10 Zone Variable-Air-Volume
Where a zone is served by a or with Controls. HVAC systems shall have variable airflow
both humidification and dehumidification capability, controls as follows:
means (such as limit switches, mechanical stops~ or~ (1) Air-handling and fan-coil units with chilled-
for DDC systems, software programming) shall be water cooling coils and supply fans with motors
provided capable of preventing simultaneous opera- greater than or equal to 5.36 hp (3.999 kW)
tion of humidification and dehumidification equip- shall have their supply fans controlled by two-
ment. speed motors or variable drives. At
cooling demands less than or equal to 50
Exceptions:
percent, the supply fan controls shall be able to
(I) Zones served by desiccant systems, used with reduce the airflow to no greater than the
direct evaporative cooling in series. of the following:
(2) Systems serving zones where specific humidity (a) One-half of the full fan speed.
levels are required, such as museums and hospi- (b) The volume of outdoor air required to meet
tals, and approved by the Authority Having the ventilation requirements of ASHRAE
Jurisdiction. [ASHRAE 90.1 :6.4.3.7] 62.1
E 503.4.3.8 Freeze Protection and Snow or Ice (2) Air-conditioning equipment and air-handling
1\1elting Systems. Freeze protection such units with direct expansion cooling and a
as heat tracing of outdoor piping and heat cooling capacity atARI conditions greater than or
'-'/"""'«"6'''''', including self-regulating heat equal to 43.3 hp (32.29 kW) that serve single
shall include automatic controls capable of shutting zones shall have their supply fans controlled by
off the where outdoor air temperatures are two-speed motors or variable-speed drives. At
above 40°F or where the conditions of the cooling demands less than or equal to 50
protected fluid will prevent freezing. Snow- and ice- percent, the supply fan controls shall be able to
melting systems shall include automatic controls reduce the airilow to not greater than the
of the following:
capable of shutting off the systems where the pave-
ment temperature is above 50°F (10°C) and no (a) Two-thirds of the full fan speed.
precipitation is falling and an automatic or manual (b) The volume of outdoor air required to meet
control that will allow shutoff where the outdoor the ventilation requirements of ASHRAE
temperature is above 40°F (4°C) so that the potential 62.1 . 90.1 :6.4.3.10]

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E 503.4.3.11 Outdoor Heating. Radiant heat systems E 503.4.4.1 Piping Insulation. Piping shall
shall be used to provide heat outdoors. Outdoor be thennally insulated in accordance with Table E
radiant heating systems shall be provided with 503.7.1 (11).
controls that sense the presence of occupants or Exceptions:
other device that automatically shuts down the
(1) Factory-installed pIpmg within HVAC
system where no occupants arc in the heating area.
equipment tested and rated in accordance
E 503.4.4 HVAC Construction and Insulation. with Section E 503.4 through Section E
HVAC Ducts shall be constructed in accordance with 503.4.1.3.
provisions contained in the SMACNA HVAC Duet (2) Piping that conveys fluids a design
Construction Standard. HVAC system construction and operating temperature range between 60°F
insulation shall comply with Section E 503.4.4.1 and (l6°C) and 105°F (41°C), inclusive.
Section E 503.4.4.2.
(3) Piping that conveys fluids that have not been
E 503.4.4.1 Insulation. Insulation required by this heated or cooled through the use of nonre-
section shall be installed in accordance with industry- newable energy (such as roof and condensate
accepted standards (see Informative Appendix E of drains, domestic cold water supply, natural
ASHRAE 90.1). These requirements do not apply to gas piping, or refrigerant liquid piping) or
HVAC equipment.lnsuJation shall be protected from where heat or heat loss will not increase
dalmage, including that due to sunlight, moisture, energy usage.
equipment maintenance, and wind, but not limited to (4) Hot-water piping between the shutoff valve
the following: and the coil, not 4 feet ( 1219 mm)
(1) Lnsulation exposed to weather shall be suitable in length, where in conditioned
for outdoor service protected by aluminum, spaces.
sheet metaL painted canvas, or plastic cover). (5) Pipe unions in heating systems steam
Cellular foam insulation shall be protected as condensate, and hot water). [ASHRAE
above or painted with a coating that is water 90.1:6.4.4.1.3J
retardant and provides shielding from solar radi- E 503.4.4.2 Ducts and Plenum Leakage. Ductwork
ation that can cause degradation of the material. and plenums shall be sealed in accordance with Table
(2) Insulation covering chilled-water piping, refrig- E 503.4.4.2(1) [Table E 503.4.4.2(2) provides defini-
erant suction piping, or cooling ducts located tions of seallevelsJ, as required to be in accordance
outside the conditioned space shall include a with the requirements of Section E 503.4.4.2(A) and
vapor retardant located outside the insulation the SMACNA HVAC Duct Construction Standard or
(unless the insulation is inherently vapor retar- ASHRAE 90.1. [ASHRAE 90.1 :6.4.4.2.1J
dant), penetrations and joints of which shall be E 503.4.4.2 (A) Duct Leakage Tests. Ductwork
sealed. [ASHRAE 90.1 :6.4.4. 1.1] that is to operate at static pressures in
E 503.4.4.1 (A) Duct and Plenum Insulation. excess of 3 inches water column (0.7 kPa) shal1
Supply and return ducts and plenums installed as be leak-tested according to the SMACNA HVAC
part of an HVAC air distribution system shall be Air Duct Test Manual. Representative
thelmally insulated in accordance with Table E sections totaling not less than 25 percent of the
503.7.1(9) and Table E 503.7.1 (1 0). total installed duct area for the designated pres-
sure class shall be tested. Duct systems with pres-
Exceptions: sure ratings in excess of 3 inches water column
(1) Factory-installed plenums, casings, or duct- (0.7 kPa) shall be identified on the drawings. The
work furnished as a part of HVAC equip- maximum permitted duct shall be
ment tested and rated in accordance with [ASHRAE 90.1 :6.4.4.2.2]:
Section E 503.4 Section E
503.4.1.3. C PO.65 [Equation E 503.4.4.2(A)]
L
Ducts or plenums located in heated spaces,
semi-heated spaces, or cooled spaees. Where:
(3) For runouts less than 10 feet (3048 mm) in Lmax maximum permitted leakage in
length to air terminals or air outlets~ the rated (ft3/min)/ I 00 square feet [0.00005
R-value of insulation need not exceed R-3.5. m 3Is )m 2 ] duct surface area.
(4) Backs of air outlets and outlet plenums CL duct leakage (ft 3/min)/I00 square
exposed to unconditioned or indirectly feet [0.00005 at 1 inch water
conditioned spaces with face areas colunul (0.2 kPa).
exceeding 5 square feet (0.5 m 2) need not Six for rectangular sheet metal, rectan-
exceed R-2; those not exceeding 5 square gular fibrous, and round flexible ducts.
feet (0.5 m 2) need not be insulated. Three for round/flat oval sheet metal or
[ASHRAE 90.1 :6.4.4.1 fibrous glass duets.

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P test pressure, which shall be equal to (3) Where more than 25 percent of the air to be
the design duet pressure class rating in supplied the system is to spaces that are designed to be
inch water column (kPa) [based on humidified above 35 c F dew-point temperature to
ASHRAE 90.1 :6.4.4.2.2] satisfy process needs.
(4) Systems that include a condenser heat rccovelY system
required by Section 603.5.3 of the IAPMO Green
Plumbing & Mechanical Code Supplement.
(5) Systems that serve residential spaces where the system
capacity is less than five times the requirement listed in
DUCT LOCATION
>2 in. w.c.2 EXHAUST RETURN Table E 503.5.

Outdoor (6) Systems that serve spaces whose sensible cooling load at
design conditions, excluding transmission and infiltration
Unconditioned spaccs
loads, is less than or equal to transmission and infiltration
i Conditioned
losses at an outdoor temperature of 60°F (16°C).
Fl
Notes: (7) Systems expected to operate less than 20 hours per week.
1 See Table 503.4.4.2(2) description of seal level. (8) Where the use of outdoor air for cooling will affect super-
Duet design static pressure classification. market open refrigerated casework systems.
Includes indirec11y conditioned such as return air plenums.
\Vhere the cooling efficiency meets or exceeds the etti-
ciency requirements in Table E 503.3.1. [ASHRAE
TABLE E 503.4.4.2(2) 90.1 :6.5.1]
DUCT SEAL LEVELS
[ASHRAE 90.1: TABLE 6.4.4.2B] TABLE E 503.5
MINIMUM SYSTEM SIZE FOR WHICH
SEALING REQUIREMENTS 1 , 2
AN ECONOMIZER IS REQUIRED
All transverse seams, wall [ASHRAE 90.1: TABLE 6.5.1]
pcnctrations. Pressure-sensitive tape shall not be used as COOLING CAPACITY FOR WHICH
CLIMATE ZONES
the primary sealant, unless it has been certified to comply AN ECONOMIZER IS REQUIRED
A
\,iith UL 181 Aor UL 181 B by an independent labo- 2a,3a.4a No economizer requirement
ratory and the tape is used in accordance with that certifi-
cation. ( Sec note) R ? 135 000 Btu/h
All longitudinal seams. Pressure-sensitive 3~4b.4c, 5b. 5~6b ?65 non Btu/h
tape shall not be used as the primaty sealant, unless it has For Siunits: 1000 British thermal units per hour 0.293 kW
B been certified to comply with UL 181Aor UL 18lB by an
independent laboratory and the tape is used in accor-
dance with that certification. (See note) E 503.5.1 Air Economezers. Air economizer systems shall
be capable of modulating outdoor air and retUI11 air
C Transverse joints only.
dampers to provide up to 100 percent of the supply
Notes:
air quantity as outdoor aIr for cooling.
I UL 181 A UL 181B is not applicable to metal-to-metal duet joints.
Longitudinal s<:ams are joints oriented in the direction of airtlo\v. Trans-
90.1 :6.5.1.1.1]
verse joints are connections of t'.\lO duct sections oriented perpendicular to E 503.5.1.1 Control Economizer dampers
airnow. Duct wall penetrations openings made by any screw fastener. shall be capable of being sequenced with the mechan-
pipe. rod, or wire. Spiral lock scams in a round or tJat oval duet need llot be ical cooling equipment and shall not be controlled by
sealed. All other connections considered transverse joints. including but only mixed air temperature.
not limited to spin-ins, taps, and other branch connections, access door
G.-ames and jambs, duet connections to equipment. etc.
Exception: The use of mixed air temperature limit
control shall be pe1111itted for systems controlled from
space temperature (such as single-zone systems).
E 503.4.5 Requirements. Completion [ASHRAE 90.1 :6.5.1
requirements are as described in Section E 503.6.5. E 503.5.1.2 Shutoff. Air economizers
[ASHRAE 90.1 :6.4.5] shall be capable of automatically reducing outdoor air
intake to the design minimum outdoor air quantity
E 503.5 Path. Each cooling system that has a fan
where outdoor air intake will no longer reduce cooling
shall include either an air or water economizer meeting the
energy usage. High-limit shutoff control types for
requirements of Section E 503.5.1 through Section E 503.5.4.
specifk climates shall be chosen from Table E
""xc(~ptiions: Economizers are not required for the systems listed 503.5.] .2(1). High-limit shutoff control settings for
below. these control types shall be those listed in Table
(I) Individual fan-cooling units with a supply capacity less 503.5.1.2(2). [ASHRAE 90.1 :6.5.1.1
than the minimum listed in Table E 503.5. E 503.5.1.3 Both return air and outdoor
(2) Systems that include nonparticulate air treatment in accor- air dampers shaH meet the requirements of Section
dance with Section 6.2.1 in ASHRAE 62.1. E 503.4.3.3(D). [ASHRAE 90.1 :6.5.1.1

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TABLE E 503.5.1.2(1) E 503.5.1.4 Relief of Excess Outdoor Air. Systems

HIGH~lIMIT SHUTOfF CONTROL OPTIONS shall provide a means to relleve excess outdoor air
FOR AIR ECONOMIZERS during air economizer operation to prevent over-
[ASHRAE 90.1: TABLE 6.5.1.1.3A] pressurizing the building. The relief air outlet shall
COOLING CAPACITY
be located to avoid recirculation into the building.
ALLOWED CONTROL FOR WHICH [ASHRAE 90.1 :6.5.1.1.5]
CLIMATE ZONES
TYPES AN ECONOMIZER IS
REQUIRED
E 503.5.2 'Vater Economizers. Water economizer
systems shall be capable of cooling supply air by indirect
Fixed dry bulb evaporation and providing lip to 100 percent of the
Differential dry bulb expected system cooling load at outdoor air temperatures
Electronic enthalpy of 50°F (l dry bulb or 45°F wet bulb and
Fixed enthalpy
DiiTerential enthalpy below.
; Dew-point and ...,..,SJU,,, .... Systems in which a water economizer is used
....J ...

and where dehumidification requirements cannot be met

Fixed dry bulb using outdoor air temperatures of 50°F (10°C) dry bulb
Fixed enthalpy or 45°F (7°C) wet bulb satisfy 100 percent of the
Electronic cnthalpy* expected system cooling load at 45°F dry bulb or
2a,3a,4a Di1Ierential dry bulb
. Di/Terential enthalpy 40°F (4°C) wet bulb. [ASHRAE 90.1 :6.S.1.2.1J
Dew-point and dry-
E 503.5.2.1 l\1aximum Pressure Precooling
bulb temperatures
coils and water-to-water beat exchangers used as
Fixed dry bulb part of a water economizer system shall eitber have
Differential dry bulb a water-side pressure drop of less than 15 feet of
Fixed enthalpy water kPa) or a secondary loop shall be created
All other climates Electronic cnthalpy* so that the coil or heat exchanger pressure drop is
Differential enthalpy not seen by the circulating pumps where the system
Dew-point and dry- is in the normal cooling (non-economizer) mode.
bulb temperatures [ASHRAE 90.1 :6.5.1
that lISC a cOl:;11';ination of E 503.5.3 Economizer Control. Economizer
temperature in their switching algorithm. systems shall be integrated with the mechanical cooling
system and be capable of providing partial cooling even
where additional mechanical cooling is required to meet
the remainder of the cooling load.
TABLE E 503.5.1.2(2)
HIGH-LIMIT SHUTOFF CONTROL SETTiNGS FOR AIR ECONOMIZERS
[ASH RAE 90.1: TABLE 6.5.1.1.3B]
REQUIRED HIGH LIMIT (ECONOMIZER OFF WHEN):
DEVICE TYPE CLIMATE
EQUATION DESCRIPTION
.. .
~~ ..... ~~ --~- ..... ~-.,. .. .....
~ ~~~--~ - ... ~ .....•. ~- ~ ...... -.~ ........
-~~ .. ~.-~.~ ...

75°F Outdoor air temperature exceeds 75°F

lb, 3~3c,4b,4~Sb, 5c,6~
Fixed dry bulb Outdoor air temperature exceeds 70°F
7, 8, Sa, 6a, 7a, All other zones
Outdoor air temperature exceeds 65°f
lb. 2b, 3b, 3c,4b,4~ 5a,5b, Se, Outdoor air temperature exceeds return
Differential dry bulb
6a,6b,7,8 air temperature
All

Electronic enthalpy All

All
Dew-point and dry-bulb
All
temperatures dew point exceeds S5°F
For Siunits: (OF-32)!1.8, I British thermallinit per pound 2326 J/kg, I grain = 0.0000648 kg
~otes:
I At altitudes substantially different than sea level, the Fixed Enthalpy limit shall be set to the enthalpy value at (24°C) and 50 percent relative humidity.
As an example, at approximately 6000 [eet (1829 m) elevation (he fixed enthalpy limit is approximately 30.7 Btli/ib (71 408 J/kg).
Setpoint corresponds to a eurve all (he psychrometric chart that goes through a point al approximately 75°F and 40 percent relative humidity
and is nearly parallel to dry-bulb lines at low humidity levels and nearly parallel to enthalpy lines at high humidity levels.

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Exceptions: (2) The volume of outdoor air required to meet

(I) Direct expansion systems that include controls that the ventilation requirements of Sec lion 6.2
reduce the quantity of outdoor air required to prevent of ASH RAE 62.1 for the zone.
coil frosting at the lowest step of compressor (3) A higher rate that is capable 0 f demon-
lInloading~ provided this lowest step is not exceeding strating, to the satisfaction of the Authority
25 percent of the total system capacity. Having Jurisdiction, to reduce overall
(2) Individual direct expansion units that have a rated system annual energy usage by offsetting
cooling capacity less than 65 000 Btu/h (19 k\V) and reheat or recool energy losses through a
lise nonintegrated economizer controls that preclude reduction in outdoor air intake.
simultaneous operation of the economizer and (b) The volume of air that is reheated, rccooled, or
mechanical cooling. mixed in peak heating demand shall bc lcss than
(3) Systems in climate zones 1,2, 3a, 4a, 5a, 5b, 6, 7, 50 percent of the zone design peak supply rate.
and 8. [ASHRAE 90.) :6.5.I.3J
(c) Airflow between dead band and full heating or
E 503.5.4 Economizer "-"n."'.·....... HVAC
JUUiJ''''' .......
full cooling shall be modulated [ASHRAE
system design and economizer controls shall be such that 90. J :6.5.2.1 (b)]:
economizer operation does not increase the building
(1) Zones where special pressurization relation-
heating energy use during normal operation.
cross-contamination requirements, or
Economizers on VAV systems that cause
code-required minimum circulation rates arc
zone level heating to increase due to a reduction in
such that VAV systems are impractical.
supply air temperature. [ASHRAE 90.1 :6.5.I.4J
[ASHRAE 90.1 :6.5.2.1
E 503.5.5 Simultaneous and Limita-
tion. Zone thermostatic controls shall be capable of oper- (2) Zones where not less than 75 percent of the
ating in sequence the supply of heating and cooling energy for reheating or for providing warm
energy to the zone. Such controls shall prevent the air in mixing systems is provided from a
following condition: site-recovered (including condenser heat)
( I) Reheating. or site-solar energy source.
90.1 :6.5.2.1 (d)]
(2) Recooling.
E 503.5.5.1 ContmDs. The
(3) !vlixing or simultaneollsly supplying air that has
been previously mechanically heated and air that has heating offluids in hydronic systcms that have been
been previoLlsly cooled, either by mechanical previously mechanically cooled and thc cooling of
cooling or by economizer systems. fluids that have been previously mechanically
heated shall be limited in accordance with Section
(4) Other simultaneous operation of heating and cooling
E 503.5.5.1 (A) through Section 503.5.5.1
systems to the same zone. [ASHRAE 90.1 :6.5.2.1 ]
90.l:6.5.2.2J
Exceptions:
E Hyclronic
(I) Zones for which the volume of air that is reheated, systems that usc a common return system for
reeooled, or mixed is less than the larger of the both hot water and chilled water shall not be
following: used. [ASHRAE 90.1:6.5.2.2.1]
(a) A zone design peak supply rate of 30 percent. E 1
.JU.J • .J' • .J •.1l \ JlJI

(b) The volume of outdoor air required to be in Systems that use a common distribution system
accordance with the ventilation requirements of to supply both heated and chilled watcr are
Section 6.2 of ASH RAE 62.1 for the zone. acceptable provided the following requirements
are met:
(c) A higher rate that is capable of demonstrating,
to the satisfaction oftheAuthority Having Juris- (l) The system is designed to allow a dead
diction, to reduce overall system annual energy band between changeover from one mode
usage by offsetting reheat or recool energy to the other of not less than 15°P
losses through a reduction in outdoor air intake. outdoor air temperature.
[ASHRAE 90.1 :6.5.2.1(a)] The system is to operate and is
Zones that comply with all of the following: provided with controls that will allow oper-
(a) The volume of air that is reheated, recooled, or ation in one mode for not less than 4 hours
mixed in dead band between heating and before changing over to the other mode.
cooling does not exceed the larger ;f the (3) Reset controls are provided that allow
following: heating and cooling supply temperatures at
(l) A zone design peak supply rate of 20 the changeover point to be not more than
percent. 30°F °C) apart. [ASHRAE 90.] :6.5.2.2.2J

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IE 503.5.5.1 (C) Loop) Heat as vivariums, computer rooms, museums,

Hydronic heat pumps surgical suites; and buildings with refrigerating
connected to a common heat pump water loop systems, such as supennarkets, refi-igerated ware-
with central devices for heat rejection (e.g., houses, and ice arenas. This exception also
cool ing tower) and heat addition boiler) applies to other applications for which fan volume
shall have the following: controls in accordance with Exception (1) are
( I) Controls that are capable of providing a heat proven to be impractical to the enforcement
pump water supply temperature dead band agency.
of not less than 20°F between initia- (5) Not less than 75 percent of the energy for
tion of heat rejection and heat addition by reheating or for providing warm air in mixing
the central devices (e.g., tower and boiler). systems is provided from a site-recovered
For climate zone 3 through zone 8, where a (including condenser heat) or site-solar energy
closed-circuit tower (fluid cooler) is lIsed, source.
either an automatic valve shall be installed (6) Systems where the heat added to the airstream
to bypass all but a minimal flow of water is the result of the llse of a desiccant system and
around the tower (for freeze protection) or 75 percent of the heat added by the desiccant
low-leakage positive closure dampers shall system is removed by a heat exchanger, either
be provided. Where an open-circuit tower is before or after the desiccant system with energy
used directly in the heat pump loop, an auto- recovery. [ASHRAE 90.1:6.5.2.3]
matic valve shall be installed to bypass heat E 503.5.5.3 Humidification. Systems with hydronic
pump water flow around the tower. \Vhere cooling and humidification systems designed to
an open-circuit tower is llsed in conjunction maintain inside humidity at a dew-point temperature
with a separate heat exchanger to isolate the greater than 35°F shall use a water economizer
tower from the heat pump loop, then heat where an economizer is required by Section E 503.5.
loss shall be controlled by shutting down the [ASHRAE 90.1 :6.5.2.4]
circulation pump on the cooling tower loop. 503.5.6 Air System and Control. Each HVAC
system having a total fan system motor nameplate horse-
Exception: Where a system loop temperature
power (hp) exceeding 5 hp (3.7 shall meet the provi-
optimization controller is used to determine the
sions of Section E 503.5.6.1 and Section E 503.5.6.2.
most efficient operating temperature based all
[ASHRAE 90.1 :6.5.3]
real-time conditions of demand and capacity, dead
bands ofless than 20°F shall be permitted. E 503.5.6.1 Fan System Power Limitation. Each
[ASHRAE 90.1 :6.5.2.2.3] HVAC system at fan system design conditions shall
not exceed the allowable fan system motor nameplate
503.5.5.2 Deh.umidification. Where humidi-static
horsepower (kW) (Option ]) or fan system brake
controls are provided, such controls shall prevent
horsepower (kyV) (Option 2) as shown in Table E
rcheating, mixing of hot and cold airstreams, or other
503.5.6.1 (I). This includes supply fans, retum or
means of simultaneous heating and cooling of the
relief fans, exhaust fans, and fan-powered terminal
same airstream.
units associated with systems providing heating or
cooling capability. [ASHRAE 90.1 :6.5.3.1.1]
(1) The system is capable of reducing supply air
volume to 50 percent or less of the design airflow (1) Hospital, vivarium, and laboratory systems that
rate or the minimum rate specified in ASHRAE utilize flow control devices on exhaust, return or
62.1 or other applicable federal, state, or local both to maintain space pressure relationships
code or recognized standard, whichever is larger, necessary for occupant health and safety or envi-
before simultaneous heating and cooling takes ronmental control shall use variable-volume fan
place. power limitation.
The individual fan cooling unit has a design (2) Individual exhaust fans with motor nameplate
cooling capacity of not more than 80000 Btu/h horsepower of 1 hp (0.7 kW) or less. [ASHRAE
(23.4 kW) and is capable of unloading to 50 90.1 :6.5.3.1.1]
percent capacity before simultaneous heating and E 503.5.6J (A) Motor Nameplate Horsepower.
cooling takes place. For each fan, the selected fan motor shall be no
(3) The individual mechanical cooling unit has a larger than the first available motor size greater
design cooling capacity of 40 000 Btu/h (11.7 than the brake horsepower (bbp) (k W). The fan
k\V) or less. An individual mechanical cooling brake horsepower shall be indicated on the design
unit a single system composed of a fan or fans documents to allow for compliance verification
and a cool.ing coil capable of providing mechan- by the code ofttciaL
ical cooling.
(4) Systems serving spaces where specific humidity (I) For fans less than 6 bhp (4.5 kW), where the
levels are required to satisfy process needs, such first available motor larger than the bhp

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(k W) has a nameplate rating within 50 (2) The fan shall be a vane-axial fan with variable-
percent of the bhp (kvV), the next pitch blades.
nameplate motor size shall be selected. (3) The fan shall have other controls and devices that
(2) For fans 6 bhp (4.5 kW) and larger, where wi 11 result in fan motor demand of not more than
the first available motor than the bhp 30 percent of design wattage at 50 percent of
(k\V) has a nameplate rating with 30 percent design air volume where static pressure setpoint
of the bhp (k\V), the next nameplate equals one-third of the total design static pressure,
motor size shall be selected. [ASHRAE based on manufacturer's certified fan data.
90.l :6.5.3.1 [ASHRAE 90.1:6.5.3.2.1]
E 503.5.6.2 VAV Fan Control Systems E 503.5.6.2(A) Static Pressure Sensor Location.
Using Series .Fan Individual VAV fans Static pressure sensors used to control V AV fans shall
with motors 10 hp (7.5 kW) and larger shall meet one be placed in a position such that the controller setpoint
of the following: is not greater than one-third the total design fan static
(l) The fan shall be driven by a mechanical or elec- pressure, except for systems with zone reset control in
trical variable-speed drive. accordance with Section E 503.5.6.2(B). Where this

TABLE E 503.5.6.1(1)
FAN POWER lIMITATION*
[ASH RAE 90.1: TABLE 6.5.3.1.1 A]

OPTION LIMIT CONSTANT VOLUME VARIABLE VOLUME

Option 1: Fan System Motor Nameplate hp Allowable Nameplate Motor hp hp G 0.0015

Option 2: Fan System bhp Allowable Fan bhp A bhp SCF'lvfS 00.0013 +A
3
For Sl units: I horsepowcr = 0.746 kW, I cubic foot per minute 0.00047 m is
Where:
the maximum design supply airflow ratc to conditioned spaces served by the system eubic feet per minute
hp the maximum combined motor nameplate horsepower (k W)
blip the maximum combined fan brakc horsepower (kW)
sum of(PD x CFJvld413l)
Where:
PD each applicable pressure drop adjustment from Table E 503.5.6. I (2) in inch water column (kPa)
the design airflow through each applicable device from Table E 503.5.6.1 (2) in cubic feet per minute

TABLE E 503.5.6.1 (2)

FAN POWER LIMITATION PRESSURE DROP ADJUSTMENT
[ASH RAE 90.1: TABLE 6.5.3.1.1 B]

DEVICE ADJUSTMENT

CREDITS

Fully ducted return, exhaust, or both air systems 0.5 in. w.c. (2.15 in W.c. for laboratory and vivarium systcms)
~ .. ~~ ...--..._....._ ..... - .......

0.5 in. w.c.

Exhaust filters, scrubbers, or other exhaust treatment The pressure drop of device calculated at fan system design condition
..... -- .. ~ .......................~~.

Particulate Filtration Credit: MERV 9 12 0.5 in. w.c.

Particulate Filtration Credit: MERV 13 15 0.9 in. W.c.
Particulate Filtration Credit: MERV 16 and greater and electroni- Pressure drop calculated at 2x clean filter pressure drop at
cally enhanced filters fan system condition
.~.---~ .....•..• -.~.- ................ ~ ..

and other gas-phase air cleaners Clean filter pressure drop at fan system design condition
- . -....
............. ~ .......... -~ .....

Heat recovery device. biosafety cabinet Pressure of device at fan system design condition
._----._...................._._._ .... . ..-~.- ............. - ..... -- . .- - -

~·\!·~nn'r'~tn7p humidifier/cooler in series with anothcr cooling coil Pressure of device at fan system design condition
----~.---.-.--- .. ~.- ...... .

0.15 in. w.c.

fume hoods 0.35 in. w.c.
Laboratory and vivarium exhaust systems in high-rise 0.25 in. w.c'!l 00 ft of vertical duct exceeding 75 ft
For units: 1 inch water column = 0.249 kPa.l foot = 304.8 mm

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results in the sensor being located downstream of E 503.5.7.3 ChiUed- and Hot-Water Temperature
major duct splits, multiple sensors shall be installed Reset Controls. Chilled- and hot-water systems
in each major branch to ensure that static pressure is with a design capacity exceeding 300 000 Btulh (88
maintained in each. [ASHRAE 90.1 :6.5.3.2.2] kW) supplying chilled or heated water (or both) to
E 503.5.6.2(8) Setpoint Reset. For systems with comfOli conditioning systems shall include controls
DDC of individual zone boxes reporting to the central that automatically reset supply water temperatures
control panel, static pressure setpoint shall be reset by representative building loads (including return
based on the zone requiring the most pressure (e.g., water temperature) or by outdoor air temperature.
the setpoint is reset lower until one zone damper is Exceptions:
nearly wide open). [ASHRAE 90.1 :6.5.3.2.3] (1) Where the supply temperature reset controls
E 503.5.7 Hydronie System Design and Control. cannot be implemented without causing improper
HVAC hydronic systems having a total pump system operation of heating, cooling, humidifying, or
power exceeding 10 hp (7.5 kW) shall be in accordance dehumidifying systems.
with Section E 503.5.7.1 through Section E 503.5.7.4. (2) Hydronic systems, such as those required by
[ASHRAE 90.1 :6.5.4] Section E 503.5.7.1 that use variable flow to
E 503.5.7.1 Hydronie Variable Flow Systems. reduce pumping energy. [ASHRAE 90.1 :6.5.4.3]
HVAC pumping systems that include control valves E 503.5.7.4 Hydronic (Water Loop) Heat Pump
designed to l110du late or step open and c lose as a func- Systems. Each hydronic heat pump shall have a
tion of load shall be designed for variable fluid flow two-position automatic valve interlocked to shut off
and shall be capable of reducing pump flow rates to water flow where the compressor is off. [ASHRAE
50 percent or less of the design flow rate. Individual 90.1 :6.5.4.4]
pumps serving variable flow systems having a pump E S03.S.8 Heat Rejection Equjpment. Section E
head exceeding 100 feet (299 kPa) and motor 503.5.8 and Section E 503.5.9 apply to heat rejection
exceeding 50 hp (37.3 kW) shall have controls, equipment used in comfort cooling systems such as air-
devices or both (such as variable speed control) that cooled condensers, open cooling towers, closed-circuit
will result in pump motor demand of not more than 30 cooling towers, and evaporative condensers.
percent of design wattage at 50 percent of design Exception: Heat rejection devices whose energy usage is
water flow. The controls or devices shall be controlled included in the eqllipment efficiency ratings listed in Table
as a function of desired flow or to maintain a E 503.7.1(J) through Table E 503.7.1(4). [ASHRAE
minimum required differential pressure. Differential 90.1 :6.5.5.1]
pressure shall be measured at or near the most remote E 503.5.8.1 Fan Speed Control. Each fan powered
heat exchanger or the heat exchanger requiring the by a motor of7.5 hp (5.59 kW) or larger shall have the
greatest differential pressure. capability to operate that fan at two-thirds of full
Exceptions: speed or less and shall have controls that automati-
cally change the fan speed to control the leaving fluid
(J) Systems where the minimum flow is less than
temperature or condensing temperature or pressure of
the minimum flow required by the equipment
the heat rejection device.
manufacturer for the proper operation of equip-
ment served by the system, such as chillers, and Exceptions:
where total pump system power is 75 hp (55.9 (1) Condenser fans serving multiple refrigerant
kW) or less. circuits.
(2) Systems that include not more than three (2) Condenser fans serving flooded condensers.
control valves. [ASHRAE 90.] :6.5.4.1] (3) Installations located in climate zone I and zone 2.
E 503.5.7.2 Pump Isolation. Where a chilled-water (4) Up to one-third of the fans on a condenser or
plant includes more than one chillel~ provisions shall tower with multiple fans, where the lead fans
be made so that the flow in the chiller plant is are in accordance with the speed control
capable of being automatically reduced, corre- requirement. [ASHRAE 90.] :6.5.5.2]
spondingly, where a chiller is shut down. Chillers
E 503.5.9 Limitation on Centrifugal Fan Open-circuit
referred to in this section, piped in series for the
Cooling Towers. Centrifugal fan open-circuit cooling
purpose of increased temperature differential, shall
towers with a combined rated capacity of I] 00 gallons
be considered as one chiller. per minute (gpm) (69.39 Lis) or greater at 95°F (35°C)
Where a boiler plant includes more than one condenser water return, 85°F (29°C) condenser water
boiler, provisions shall be made so that the flow in supply, and 75°F (24°C) outdoor air wet-bulb tempera-
the boiler plant is capable of being automatically ture shall meet the energy efficiency requirement for
reduced, correspondingly, where a boiler is shut axial fan open-circuit cooling towers listed in Table E
down. [ASHRAE 90.1 :6.5.4.2] 503.7.l(7).

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Exception: Open-circuit cooling towers that are ductcd (1) VAV hood exhaust and room supply systems
(inlet or discharge) or require extemal sound attenuation. capable of reducing exhaust and makeup air
[ASHRAE 90.1 :6.5.5.3J volume to 50 percent or less of design values.
E 503.5.10 Exhaust Air Energy Recovery. Individual Direct makeup (auxiliary) air supply equal to
fan systems that have both a design supply air capacity of not less than 75 percent of the exhaust rate,
5000 ft 3/min (2.3597 or greater and have an heated not warmer than 2°F (-17°C) below
outdoor air supply of not less than 70 percent or room setpoint, cooled to not cooler than 3°F (-
of the design supply air quantity shall have an energy 16°C) above room setpoint, no humidification
recovery system with not less than 50 percent recovery added, and no simultaneous heating and cooling
effectiveness. Fifty percent energy recovelY effectiveness used for dehumidification control.
shall mean a change in the enthalpy of the outdoor air (3) Heat recovery systems to precondition makeup
supply equal to 50 percent of the difference between the air fi'om fume hood exhaust in accordance with
outdoor air and return air at design conditions. Provision Section E 503.5.] 0, without using any excep-
shall be made to bypass or control the heat recovery tion. [ASHRAE 90.1 :6.5.7.2]
system to pennit air economizer operation in accordance E 503.5.12 Radiant Systems. Radiant heating
with Section E 503.5.1 through Section 503.5.4. shall be used where heating is required for unenclosed
Exceptions: spaces.
(l) Laboratory systems meeting Section E 503.5.11.1. Exception: Loading docks equipped with air eurtains.
[ASHRAE 90.1 :6.5.8.1]
(2) Systems serving spaces that are not cooled and that
are heated to less than 60°F (l6°C). E 503.5.12.1 Enclosed Spaces. Radiant
heating systems that are used as primmy or supple-
(3) Systems exhausting toxic, tlammable, paint, corro-
mental enclosed space heating shall be in accordance
sive fumes, or dust.
with the governing provisions of this appendix,
(4) Commercial kitchen hoods used for collecting and including, but not limited to, the following:
rcmoving grease vapors and smoke.
(1) Radiant hydron ic ceiling or floor panels (used
(5) Where more than 60 percent of the outdoor air for heating or cooling).
heating energy is provided from site-recovered or
(2) Combination or hybrid systems inc01l'Orating
site-solar energy.
radiant heating (or cooling) panels.
(6) Heating systems in climate zone 1 through zone 3.
Radiant heating (or cooling) panels used in
Cooling systems in climate zones 4c, 5b, 5c, 6b~ conjunction with other systems such as VAY or
7, and 8. thennal storage systems. [ASHRAE 90.1 :6.5.8.2J
(8) Where the largest exhaust source is less than 75 E 503.5.13 Hot Gas Bypass Limitation. Cooling
percent of the design outdoor airflow. systems shall not use hot gas bypass or other evaporator
(9) Systems requiring dehumidification that employ pressure control systems unless the system is designed
energy recovery in series with the cooling coil. with multiple steps of unloading or continuous capacity
[ASHRAE 90.1 :6.5.6.1] modulation. The capacity of the hot gas bypass shall be
limited as indicated in Table E 503.5.13.
E 503.5. n Exhaust Hoods. Individual kitchen exhaust
hoods larger than 5000 ft3/ m in mJ/s) shall be Exception: Unitary packaged systems with cooling
provided with makeup air sized for not less than 50 capacities not greater than 90 000 Btu/h (26.4 kW).
percent of exhaust air volume that is unheated or heated [ASHRAE 90.1 :6.5.9J
to not more than 60°F (16°C) and uncooled or cooled TABLE E 503.5.13
without the use of mechanical cooling. HOT GAS BYPASS LIMITATION
Exceptions: [ASH RAE 90.1 : TABLE 6.5.9]
MAXIMUM HOT GAS
(1) Where hoods are used to exhaust ventilation air that
RATED CAPACITY BYPASS CAPACITY
would otherwise exfiltrate or be exhausted by other (percent of total capacity)
fan systems. ::;240,000 Btu/h 50%
(2) Certified grease extractor hoods that require a face
>240,000 Btu/h 25%
velocity not than 60 feet per minute (ft/min)
For SI units: I 000 British~ thermal units per hour = 0.293 kW
(0.03 m/s). [ASHRAE 90.1:6.5.7.1]
E 503.5.U.IFume Hoods. Bulldings with fume E 503.6 Submittals. The Authority Having Jurisdiction shall
hood systems having a total exhaust rate greater than require submittal of compliance documentation and supple-
15 000 ft 3/mil1 (7.0792 shall include not less mental information in accordance with Section E 503.6.1
than one of the following features: through Section E 503.6.3. [ASHRAE 90.1 :6.7.1]

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E 503.6.1 Construction Details. CompJ iance documents accepted standards (see Informative Appendix E
shall show the pertinent data and features ofthe building, ASHRAE 90.1) and shall include, at a minimum, the
equipment, and systems in sufficient detail to pennit a following:
determination of compliance by the building official and (1) Submittal data stating equipment size and
to indicate compliance with the requirements of this selected options for each piece of equipment
appendix. [ASHRAE 90.1 :4.2.2.1J requiring maintenance.
E 503.6.2 Supplemental Information. Supplemental (2) Operation manuals and maintenance manuals
information necessary to verify compliance with this for each piece of equipment requiring mainte-
appendix, such as calculations, worksheets, compliance nance, except equipment not fumished as part
forms, vendor literature, or other data, shall be made of the project. Required routine maintenance
available where required by the Authority Having Juris- actions shall be clearly identified.
diction. [ASHRAE 90.1 :4.2.2.2J (3) Names and addresses of not less than one
E 503.6.3 Manuals. Operating and maintenance infor- service agency.
mation shall be provided to the building owner. This (4) HVAC controls system maintenance and cali-
information shall include, but not be limited to, the infor- bration information, including wiring diagrams,
mation specified Section E 503.6.3.1 and Section E schematics, and control sequence descriptions.
503.6.5.2. [ASHRAE 90.1 :4.2.2.3J Desired or field-determined setpoints shall be
E 503.6.3.1 Required Information. Construction permanently recorded on control drawings at
documents shall require that an operating manual control devices or, for digital control systems,
and maintenance manual be provided to the building in programming comments.
owner. The manuals shall include, at a minimum, the (5) A complete narrative of how each system is
following: intended to operate, including suggested
(l) Submittal data stating equipment rating and setpoints. [ASHRAE 90.1:6.7.2.2]
selected options for each piece of equipment E 503.6.5.3 System Balancing. Construction docu-
requiring maintenance. ments shall require that HVAC systems be balanced
(2) Operation manuals and maintenance manuals in accordance with generally accepted engineering
for each piece of equipment requiring mainte- standards. Construction documents shall require that
nance. Required routine maintenance actions a written balance report be provided to the building
shall be clearly identified. owner or the designated representative of the
building owner for HVAC systems serving zones
(3) Names and addresses of not less than one qual-
with a total conditioned area exceeding 5000 square
ified service agency.
feet (464.52 m 2). [ASHRAE 90.1:6.7.2.3.1]
(4) A complete narrative of how each system is E 503.6.5.3(A) Air System Balancing. Air
intended to operate. [ASHRAE 90.1 :8.7.2] systems shall be balanced in a manner to first
E 503.6.4 Labeling of l\1aterial and Equipment. Mate- minimize throttling losses. Then, for fans with
rials and equipment shall be labeled in a manner that will fan system power greater than 1 hp (0.7 kvV),
allow for determination of their compliance with the fan speed shall be adjusted to meet design flow
applicable provisions of this appendix. [ASHRAE conditions. [ASHRAE 90.1:6.7.2.3.2]
90.1 :4.2.3] E 503.6.5.3(B) Hydronic System Balancing.
E 503.6.5 Completion Requirements. The following Hydronic systems shall be proportionately
requirements are mandatory provisions and are neces- balanced in a manner to first minimize throt-
sary to comply with this appendix. [ASHRAE 90.1 :6.7.2J tling losses; then the pump impeller shall be
E 503.6.5.1 Drawings. Construction documents shall trimmed or pump speed shall be adjusted to
require that, within 90 days after the date of system meet design flow conditions.
acceptance, record drawings ofthe actual installation Exceptions: Impellers need not be trimmed nor
be provided to the building owner or the designated pump speed adjusted.
representative of the building owner. Record draw- (1) For pumps with pump motors of 10 hp (7.5
ings shall include, as a minimum, the location and kW) or less.
perfonnance data on each piece of equipment, general (2) Where throttling results is not greater than
configuration of duct and pipe distribution system 5 percent of the nameplate horsepower draw,
including sizes, and the terminal air or water design or 3 hp (2.2 kW), whichever is greater,
flow rates. [ASHRAE 90.1:6.7.2.1J above that required where the impeller was
E 503.6.5.2 :Manuals. Construction documents shaH trimmed. [ASHRAE 90.1 :6.7.2.3.3]
require that an operating manual and a maintenance E 503.6.5.4 System Commissioning. HVAC control
manual be provided to the building owner or the systems shall be tested to ensure that control
designated representative of the building owner elements are calibrated, adjusted, and in proper
within 90 days after the date of system acceptance. working condition. For projects larger than 50 000
These manuals shall be in accordance with industry- square feet (4645.15 m 2) conditioned area, except

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warehouses and semiheated spaces, detailed instruc- E 504.0 Solar Energy Systems.
tions for commissioning HVAC systems shall be E 504.1 General. Solar energy systems shall be installed in
provided by the designer in plans and specifications. accordance with the Uniform Solar Code.
[ASHRAE 90.1 :6.7.2.4]
503.6.5.4(A) lVIinimum Level of Commis-
sion. Commissioning shall be performed for E 505.0 Geothermal Systems.
HVAC systems in accordance with Levell, E 505.1 General. Geothenllal systems that use the earth or body
Basic Commissioning of the SMACNAHVAC of water as a heat source or sink for heating or cooling shall be
Systems Commissioning ManuaL Section in accordance with Section E 505.1.1 through Section E 505.1.4.
E 80l.0 for additional information on HVAC 505.1.1 Design, Installation and Testing. Geothermal
system commissioning). systems shall be designed by a registered design profes-
E 503.7 Minimum Efficiency Tables. sional. The geothermal system design, installation and
E 503.7.1 Minimum Efficiency Requirement Listed testing shall be in accordance with CSA C448, and the
.quiprnellt - Standard Rating and Operating Condi- applicable requirements for hydronic piping systems
tions. this code.

TABLE E 503.7.1(1)
ELECTRONICAllY OPERATED UNITARY AIR CONDITIONERS AND CONDENSING UNITS
MINIMUM EFFICIENCY REQUIREMENTS
[ASH RAE 90.1: TABLE 6.8.1 A]

SUBCATEGORY
HEATING SECTION
EQUIPMENT TYPE SIZE CATEGORY FOR RATING MINIMUM EFFICIENCy1 TEST PROCEDURE 2
TYPE
CONDITION

Split System 13.0 SEER

Air conditioners. air cooled <65000 Btu/h 3 All
Single Package 13.0 SEER
10.9 SEER(before ARl
Split System 2101240
Through-the-\vall, air 12 SEER (as of 1/23/20lO)
::;:30 000 Btu/h 3 All
cooled 10.6 SEER (before
Package
12.0 SEER (as of 1/23/20lO)
10.3 EER(before 1/1/20lO)
Electric resist- Split system and
11.2 EER (as of 1/112010)
ance (or none) single package
~65 000 Btu/h and 11.4 lEER (as of 11112010)
<135 000 Btu/h 10.1 EER (before 11l/20lO)
Split system and I
An other 11.0 EER (as of 1/1/2010)
single package
11.2 JEER of 11112010)
9.7 EER (before 1/l/20lO)
Electric resist- I Split system and
11.0 EER (as of IIl/20lO)
ance (or none) single package
~135 000 Btu!h and 11.2 IEER (as of 111120 lO)
<240 000 Btu/h 9.5 EER (before 1/1/2(10)
Split system and
10.8 EER (as of 1/1 /20 lO)
package
11.0 lEER (as of 1/ 1120 I 0)
9.5 EER (before ]/1/20lO) ARJ
conditioners, air cooled Electric resist- Split system and 10.0 EER (as of tll/20lO) 340!360
ance (or none) single package 9.7 1PLY (before ]/1/20 I 0)
2:240 000 Btu/h and 10.1 lEER of III /20 I 0)
<760 000 Btu/h 9.3 EER (before 111/2010)
Split system and 9.8 EER (as of 1/112(10)
All other
single package 9.5 TPLV (before 1/1/20lO)
9.9 lEER (as of 1/1/20lO)
9.2 EER (before 1/1/2010)
Electric resist- Split system and 9.7 EER ofl/1/2(10)
ance none) single package 9.4 IPLV (before
~760 000 Btu/h 9.8 lEER of lIl120 10)
0)
All other single package 9.2 TPLV (before 11112010)
9.6 lEER of 1/112010)

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TABLE E 503.7.1(1) (continued)

ELECTRONICALLY OPERATED UNITARY AIR CONDITIONERS AND CONDENSING UNITS
MINIMUM EFFICIENCY REQUIREMENTS
[ASHRAE 90.1: TABLE 6.8.1 A]

HEATING SECTION' SUBCATEGORY 1 2

EQUIPMENT TYPE SIZE CATEGORY TYPE FOR RATING MINIMUM EFFICIENCy TEST PROCEDURE
CONDITION
12.1
<65 000 Btu/h All
210/240
Electric
2:65 000 Btu/h and 11.7 lEER (as of 1111201
""~""'"'""'"""""""""""

<J 35000 Btu/h 1l.3 EER

All other

Resist-
Air conditioners. water 2:135000 Btu/h and ance (or
and cvaporatively cooled <240000 Btu/h ARI
All other
11.0 lEER (as of 111/2010) 340/360
1l.0 EER
Electric Resist-
lO.3 IPLV (before 1IJ/2010)
ance (or none)
11.1 IEER (as of l/I1201 0)
2:240 000 Btu/h "'""'"-"'"--""" "'"

lO.S EER
Split system and
All other 10.1 lPLV 1/1/2(10)
single package
10.9 lEER (as of 111/2010)
"-,"'" """~,--

Condensing units, air 0.1 EER

2:135 000 Btu/h
cooled 11.2 IPLV ARI
Condcnsing units, water 365
35000 Btu/h 13.1 IPLV
or cooled
For Sl units: 1000 British thermal units per hour = 0.293 kW
Notes:
I lPLVs and part-load rating conditions are only applicable to equipment \vith capacity modulation.

:2 Section 12 of ASH RAE 90. J contains a complete specification of the referenced test procedure including the referenced year version of the test procedure.
3 Single-phase, air-cooled air conditioners than 65 000 Btu/h (19 kW) arc regulated by NAECA. SEER values are those by NAECA.

TABLE E 503.7.1(2)
ELECTRONICALLY OPERATED UNITARY AND APPLIED HEAT PUMPS
MINIMUM EFFICIENCY REQUIREMENTS
[ASHRAE 90.1: TABLE 6.8."1 B]
SUBCATEGORY
HEATING SECTION 2
EQUIPMENT TYPE SIZE CATEGORY FOR RATING MINIMUM EFFICIENCyl TEST PROCEDURE
TYPE
CONDITION

Split System 13.0 SEER

<65 000 Btu/h 3 All
Package 13.0 SEER
ARI
10.9 SEER(before 11112010) 210/240
Split System
Through-the-wall (air 12 SEER (as of 1/2312(10)
:::;30 000 Btu/h) AU
cooled, cooling mode) lO.6 SEER (before 111/2010)
Package
12.0 SEER (as of
Electric resist- 10.1 EER (before 1/112010)
Split system and
ance 11.0 EER (as of 111/2010)
package
2:65 000 Btu/h and (or none) 1l.2 TEER (as of 11112010)
< 135000 Btuill 9.9 EER (beforc 111120 I 0)
Split system and
All other 10.8 EER (as of 111/2010)
single package ARl
1l.0 lEER (as of 1/112010)
(cooling mode) 340/360
Electric rcsist- 9.3 EER
Split system and
ance 10.6 EER (as of 111/2010)
2: 135 000 Btu/h and single
(or none) lO.7 TEER (as of ]1112010)
<240000 Btu/h
Split system and 10.4 EER of 1/1/2010)
All other
single package i1.. .. 10.5lEER of 1/1120]0) I

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TABLE E 503.7.1 (2) (continued)

ELECTRONICALLY OPERATED UNITARY AND APPLIED HEAT PUMPS
MINIMUM EFFICIENCY REQUIREMENTS
[ASH RAE 90.1: TABLE 6.8.1 B]

HEATING SECTION
EQUIPMENT TYPE SIZE CATEGORY
TYPE MINIMUM EFFICIENCy 1 TEST PROCEDURE
2

9.0 EER (before 111/2010)

Electric resistance Split system and 9.5 EER of III 120 10)
(or single package 9.2 TPLV (before 111120 lO)
Air cooled 9.6 lEER (as of 1/1/20lO) ARI
~240 000 Btu/h
(cooling mode) 8.8 EER (before 111120 lO) 340/360
Split system and 9.3 EER (as of 11 1120 I0)
All other
single 9.0 TPLV (before 1/1/20 10)
9.4 lEER (as of 1/1/2010)
86°F entering
All 11.2 EER [SO 13256-1
water

All 12.0 EER ISO 13256-1

water
~65 000 Btu/h and 86°F
All 12.0 EER ISO 13256-1
< 135 000 Btu/h water
59°F
<135 000 Btu/h All 16.2 EER ISO 13256-1
water
77°F entering
<135 000 Btu/h All 13.4 EER
water

<65 000 Btu/h 3 Split system 7.7 HSPF (before 1123/2006)

Single package 7.7 HSPF (before 1/23/2006)

AR1210/240
7.1 HSPF (before 1/23/2010)
. Through-the-wall, (air :::;30 000 Btu/h] 7.4 HSPF (as of 1123/20 I 0)
cooled, heating mode) (cooling capacity) 7.7 HSPF (before 1123/2010)
7.4 HSPF (as of lI23/201 0)

<65 000 Btu/h]

Split system 6.8 HSPF
(cooling capacity)
heating mode)
47°F db/43°F wb 3.2 COP (bclore 11112010)
65 000 Btu/h and
outdoor air 3.3 COP (as of 1/1/2010)
<135 000 Btu/h
17°F db/] 5°F wb 2.2 COP(before 1/1/20 10)
Air cooled (cooling
outdoor air 2.25 COP (as of 111120 10)
mode) ART 340/360
3.1 COP (before 1/1/2010)
135 000 Btu/h outdoor air 3.2 COP (as of 11112(10)
(cooling capacity 2.0 COP(before 1/1/2010)
outdoor air 2.05 COP (as of 1/1/2010)
Water source (heating 35 000 Btu/h 68°F ISO 13256-1
4.2 COP
mode (cooling capacity) water
Groundwater source <135 000 Bw/h 50°F
(heating mode) water
3.6 COP rso l3256-1

32°F ISO 13256-1

3.1 COP
water
For SI units: 1000 British thermal units per hour 0.293 kW, °C = (OF-32)/J
Notes:
I IPLVs and part-load rating conditions are only applicable to equipment with capacity modulation.
2 Section 1 of ASH RAE 90.1 contains complete specification of the test procedure including the reterenced year version of the procedure.
Single-phase air-cooled heat pumps than 65 000 Btu/h (19 kW) are regulated by NAECA, SEER, and HSPF values are those set by NAECA.

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TABLE E 503.7.1(3)
WATER CHILLING PACKAGES· EFFICIENCY REQUIREMENTS 1
[ASH RAE 90.1: TABLE 6.8.1 C]

AS OF 1/1/20103
BEFORE 1/1/2010
SIZE TEST
EQUIPMENT TYPE UNITS PATH B
CATEGORY PROCEDURE:!
IPlV FULL lOAD IPLV

<150 tons :::9.562 :::12.500 NA4 NA4

:::10.416
50 tons EER :::9.562 :::12.500 NA4 NA4

Air Air-cooled
without condenser, rated with matching condensers and comply
All capacities :::10.586
electrically oper- with the air-cooled chillcr efficiency require-
ated
Water
electrically oper- All capacities kW/ton :::;0.837
ated,

<75 tons kW/ton :::;0.676 :::;0.780 :::;0.600

>75 tons and ARI550/590

Watcr cooled, :::;0.676 :::;0.775 :::;0.615 :::;0.790 :::;0.586
kW/ton
i electrically oper- <150 tons
ated,
kW/ton :::;0.627 :::;0.680 :::;0.580 :::;0.718 :::;0.540
displacement

'>300 tons kW/ton :::;0.571 :::;0.620 :::;0.540

<ISO tons :::;0.634 :::;0.596

>150ton8
Water cooled, :::;0.634 :::;0.596
<300 tons
electrically oper-
>300 tons and
atcd, centrifugal :::;0.576 :::;0.549 :::;0.600 :::;0.400

:::;0.576 :::;0.549 :::;0.570 :::;0.539 :::;0.590 :::;0.400

Air-cooled absorp- NA4

:::0.600 NR 5 :::0.600
tion single effect

All capacities COP :::0.700 NR) :::0.700 NA4

ARI560

All capacities :::1.000 :::1.000 NA4

NA4

I The chiller equipment requirements do not apply for chillers used in lo\v-temperature applications where the design leaving t1uid temperature is
(4°C).
Section J 2 of ASH RAE 90.1 contains a complete specification of the referenced test procedure, including the referenced year version of the test procedure.
Compliance with this supplement can be obtained by meeting the minimum requirements of Path A or Path B. However, both the full load and IPLV shall be
met to fulfill the requirements of Path A or Path B.
4 NA means that this requirement is not applicable and cannot be used for compliance.
NR means that there are no minimum requirements for this categolY

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TABLE E 503.7.1(4)
ELECTRICALLY OPERATED PACKAGED TERMINAL AIR CONDITIONERS,
PACKAGED TERMINAL SINGLE-PACKED VERTICAL AIR CONDITIONERS, SINGLE-PACKAGE VERTICAL HEAT PUMPS,
ROOM AIR CONDITIONERS, AND ROOM AIR CONDITIONER HEAT PUMPS - MINIMUM EFFICIENCY REQUIREMENTS
[ASHRAE 90.1: TABLE 6.8.10]

SIZE CATEGORY 'rEST

EQUIPMENT TYPE MINIMUM EFFICIENCY 1
(INPUT) PROCEDURE

12.5 - (0.213 x Capl I

PTAC (cooling mode) Standard Size All capacities 95°F db outdoor air
EER
PTAC (cooling mode) Nonstandard 10.9 - (0.213 x
All capacities 95°F db outdoor air
Size2 EER
[2.3 - (0.213 x Capll 000)3
PTHP (cooling mode) Standard Size All capacities 95°F db outdoor air
EER
ARl310/380
PTHP (cooling mode) Nonstandard 10.8 - (0.213 x
All capacities 95°F db outdoor air
Size 2 EER
PTHP (heating mode) Standard Size All capacities 3.2 - (0.026 x Cap/lOOO)3 COP

PTIIP (heating mode) Nonstandard

All capacities i 2.9 - (0.026 x Capll 000)3 COP
Size 2
95°F db175°F wb
<65 000 Btu/h 9.0 EER
outdoor air
2::65 000 Btu/h and 95°F dbl75°F wb
SPVAC (cooling mode)
!

8.9 EER
:::;135 000 Btu/h outdoor air
2:: 135 000 Btu/h and 95°F db175°F wb
I

8.6 EER
<240 000 Btu/h outdoor air
95°F dbl75°F wb
<65 000 Btll/h 9.0 EER
outdoor air
2::65 000 Btu/h and 95°F db175°F wb
SPVHP (cooling mode) 8.9 EER ARI390
< 135 000 Btu/h outdoor air
2::135000 Btu/h and 95°F db175°F wb
8.6 EER
<240000 Btll/h outdoor air
47°F db/43°F wb
<65000 Btu/h 3.0 COP
outdoor air
2::65 000 Btu/h and 47°F db/43°F wb
SPVHP (heating mode) 3.0 COP
<135 000 Btu/h outdoor air
2:: 135 000 Btu/h and 47°F db/43°F wb
2.9 COP
<240 000 B tll/h outdoor air
<6000 Btu/h 9.7 SEER
2::6000 Btu/h and
9.7 SEER
<8000 Btu/h
Room air conditioners, with louvered 2::8000 Btu/h and
9.8 EER
sides < 14 000 Btll/h
14 000 Btu/h and
9.7 SEER
<20000 Btu/h
2:20000 Btuih 8.5 EER
ANSI/AHAM
<8000 Btu/h 9.0 EER
RAC-I
Room air conditioners, without 2::8000 Btu/h and
8.5 EER
louvered sides <20 000 Btu/h
2:20 000 Btu/h 8.5 EER

Room air-conditioner heat pumps with <20 000 Btu/h 9.0 EER
louvered sides 2::20000 Btu/h 8.5 EER

air conditioner heat pumps <14000 Btu/h 8.5 EER

without louvered sides 2: 14000 Btu/b 8.0 EER

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TABLE E 503.7.1(4) (continued)

ELECTRICAllY OPERATED PACKAGED TERMINAL AIR CONDITIONERS,
PACKAGED TERMINAL SINGLE-PACKED VERTICAL AIR CONDITIONERS, SINGLE-PACKAGE VERTICAL HEAT PUMPS,
ROOM AIR CONDITIONERS, AND ROOM AIR CONDITIONER HEAT PUMPS - MINIMUM EFFICIENCY REQUIREMENTS
[ASH RAE 90.1: TABLE 6.8.1 D]
SUBCATEGORY OR
EQUIPMENT TYPE SIZE CATEGORY (INPUT) • MINIMUM EFFICIENCY
RATING CONDITION

Room air conditioner, casement only All capacities 8.7 EER

Room air conditioner, casement-slider A \I capacities 9.5 EER
For SI units: 1000 British thermal units per hour 0.293 kW, = (OF-32)/1.8
Notes:
I Section 12 ofASHRAE 90.1 contains a complete speeification of the referenced test procedure, including the referenced year version of the test procedure.
Nonstandard Size units shall be factory labeled as follows: "MANU}ACTURED FOR NONSTANDARD SIZE APPLIC.ATIONS ONLY; NOT TO BE
INSTALLED IN NEW CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS." Nonstandard elTiciencies apply only to units being installed in existing sleeves having un
external wall opening of less than 16 inch (406 mm) high or less than 42 inch (1067 mm) wide and having a cross-sectional area than 670 square inches
(0.432
Cap means the rated cooling capacity of the product in Btll/h (kW). Where the unit's capacity is less than 7000 Btll/h (2.05 kW), use 7000 Btu/h (2.05 kW)
in the calculation. Where the unit's capacity is greater than 15 000 Btu/h (4,4 k\V), llse 15000 Btu/h (4.4 kW) in the calculation.

TABLE E 503.7.1(5)
WARM AIR FURNACES AND COMBINATION WARM AIR FURNACES/AIR-CONDITIONING UNITS,
WARM AIR DUCT FURNACES AND UNIT HEATERS
[ASHRAE 90.1: TABLE 6.8.1 E]

EQUIPMENT TYPE SIZE CATEGORY (INPUT) SUBCATEGORY OR RATING MINIMUM EFFICIENCy 1 TEST PROCEDURE 2
CONDITION
430 or
<225 000 Btu/h 78% AFUE or 80% Section 2.39, Thermal Effi- i

Maximum capacity4 cicncy.ofCSAZ21A7

Section 2.39, Thermal Effi-
2:225000 Btu/b 80%
ciency,ofCSAZ2L47
DOE I or
<225 000 Btu/h 78%AFUE or 80% Section 42, Combustion, of
Maximum capacitl UL 727
2:225 000 Btu/h 81%
duct furnaces,
All capacities Maximum capacity 5 80% Ec

heaters, gas-
All capacities Maximum capacityS

Warm air unit heaters,

All capacities Maximum capacity' 80%
fired
For SI units: 1000 British tbermalunits per hOllr 0.293 kW
Notes:
I Et - thermal efficiency. See test procedure for detailed discLlssion.
Section 12 ofASHRA E 90.1 contains a complete specification of the referenced test procedure, including the referenced year version ofthe test procedure.
combustion efficiency. Units shull include an interrupted or intermittent ignition device (110), have jacket losses not exceeding 0.75 percent of the input
rating, and have either power venting or a tluc dampel: A vent damper is an acceptable alternative to a flue damper for those furnaces where combustion air
is drawn from the conditioned space.
4 Minimum and maximum ratings as provided for and allowed by the unit's controls.
Combination units not covered by NAECA (three-phase power or cooling capacity greater than or equal to 65 000 Btu/h (19 k W) shall be permitted to comply
with either rating.
thermal elTiciency. U nits shall include an interrupted or intermittent ignition device (I (0), have jacket losses not exceeding 0.75 percent of the input rating,
and have either power venting or a IlLie damper. A vent damper is an acceptable alternative to a flue damper lor those furnaccs where combustion air is drawn
from the conditioned space.
combustion et1iciency (100 percent less Duc losses). See test procedure for detailed discussion.
of August 8. 2008, according to the Energy Policy Act of2005, units shall also include an interrupted or intermittent ignition device (ltD) :.1l1d have either
power venting or an automatic flue damper. A vent damper is an acceptable alternative to a flue damper for those unit heaters where combustion air is drawn
from the conditioned space.

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TABLE E 503.7.1(6)
GAS AND OIL-FIRED BOILERS, MINIMUM EFFICIENCY REQUIREMENTS
[ASHRAE 90.1: TABLE 6.8.1F]

These requirements apply to boilers with rated input of 8 000 000 Btu/h (2344 kW) or less that are not packaged boilers and to all packaged boilers.
Minimum efficiency requirements for boilers cover a1l capacities of packaged boilers.
Ec = combustion etlicicncy (100 percent less tlue losses). See reference document for detai led information.
3 Et thermal etticicncy. See reference document for detailed information.
4 Maximum capacity minimum and maximum ratings as provided tor and allowed by the unit's controls.
Includes oil-tired (residual).

TABLE E 503.7.1(7)
PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS FOR HEAT REJECTION EQUIPMENT
[ASHRAE 90.1: TABLE 6.8.1 G]
TOTAL SYSTEM HEAT PERFORMANCE
SUBCATEGORY OR RATING
EQUIPMENT TYPE REJECTION CAPACITY TEST PROCEDURE 4 , 5
CONDITION REQUIRED 1, 2, 3
AT RATED CONDITIONS

Propeller or axial t~lI1 opcn- 85°F leaving water CTI ATC-l 05 and CTI
All 2: 38.2 gpm/hp
circuit cooling towers STD-201

Centrifugal tall open-circuit 85°F leaving water CTl ATC-105 and CTI
All 2: 20.0 gpm/hp
cooling towers STD-201
75°F entering wb
102°F entering water
Propellcr or axial fan closcd- CTT ATC-l 05S and
All 90°F leaving water 2:14.0 gpm/hp
circuit cooling towcrs ~ ~-~-- ......... ~ ... --.~.

CTC STD-201
75°F entering wb
_.. - .-.. ... .. - .- ...
~- ~ ~ ~

entering water
Centrifugal fan closed-circuit
All 90°F leaving water 2:7.0 gpm/hp
cn ATC-J 05S and
cooling towers CTI STD-201
75°F entering wb

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TABLE E 503.7.1(7) (continued)

PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS FOR HEAT REJECTION EQUIPMENT
[ASHRAE 90.1: TABLE 6.8.1 G]

TOTAL SYSTEM HEAT PERFORMANCE

SUBCATEGORY OR RATING
EQUIPMENT TYPE RE.IECTION CAPACITY TEST PROCEDURE 4 , 5
CONDITION REQUIRED 1,2,3
AT RATED CONDITIONS
25°F temperature
2::176 000 Btu/b'hp
R-22 test fluid
Air-cooled condensers All -~~ ... ~~-~~-~--~ _ ..... .
190°F entering gas temperature
> 176 000 Btu/h'hp
15°F subcooling 95°F db
.- ...... -~~--~---.---~--- ... .

For Sf units: °C ("F-32)/1.8, I gallon per minute per horsepower = 0.085 [(Us)/kW], 1000 British themlal units per hour = 0.293 k\V, I horsepower 0.746 kW
Notes:
, For purposes of this table, open-circuit cooling tower performance defined as (he water flow rating at the themml rating condition listed in Table E 503.7.1 (7)
divided by the fan 1110tor nameplate rating.
2 For purposes of this table, closed-circuit cooling tower performance is defined as the process water flow rating of the tower at the thermal rating condition
listed in Table E 503.7.1 (7) divided by the sum of the fan motor nameplate power and the integral spray pump motor nameplate power.
For purposes of this table, air-cooled condenser performance is defined as the heat rejected from the refrigerant divided by the fan motor nameplate power.
4 Section 12 of ASH RAE 90.1 contains a complete speci1ication of the referenced test procedure, including the referenced year version of the test procedure.
The efficiencies and test procedures for both opcn- and closed-circuit cooling towers are not applicable to hybrid cooling towers that contain a combination
of separate wet and dry beat exchange sections.

TABLE E 503.7.1(8)
HEAT TRANSFER EQUIPMENT
[ASHRAE 90.1: TABLE 6.8.1H]
2
EQUIPMENT TYPE SUBCATEGORY MINIMUM EFFICIENCy1 TEST PROCEDURE

Plate type NR ARI400

Section 12 of ASH RAE 90.1 contains complete specification of the referenced test procedure, including the referenced year version of tbe test procedure.

TABLE E 503.7.1(9)
MINIMUM DUCT INSULATION R-VALUE 1, COOLING AND HEATING ONLY SUPPLY DUCTS AI'ID RETURN DUCTS
[ASH RAE 90.1: TABLE 6.8.2A]
DUCT LOCATION

UNVENTED INDIRECTLY
CLIMATE ZONE VENTILATED UNCONDITIONED
ATTIC ABOVE CONDITIONED
EXTERIOR 2 BURIED
ATTIC INSULATED SPACE
CEILING SPACE 3

HEATING ONLY DUCTS

1,2 none none none none none

3 R-3.5 none none none none

4 R-3.5 none none none none

5 R-3.5 none none R-3.5

6 R-6 none none none R-3.5

7 R-6 R-6 none R-3.5 none R-3.5

8 R-8 R-8 R-6 none R-6 none R-6

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TABLE E 503.7.1(9) (continued)

IVIINIIVIUIVI DUCT INSULATION R-VALUE1, COOLING AND HEATING ONLY SUPPLY DUCTS AND RETURN DUCTS
[ASHRAE 90.1: TABLE 6.S.2A]

DUCT LOCATION
UNVENTED UNVEI\lTED
CLIMATE ZONE INDIRECTlY
VENTILATED ATTIC ABOVE ATTIC WITH UNCONDITIONED
EXTERIOR CONDITIONED BURIED
ATTIC INSULATED ROOF SPACE 2
CEILING 1 SPACE 3
INSULATION
COOLING ONLY DUCTS
R-6 R-6 R-8 R-3.5 R-3.5 nOlle R-3.5
2 R-6 R-6 R-6 R-3.5 R-3.5 none R-3.5
3 R-6 R-6 R-6 R-3.5 R-l.9 none none
4 R-3.5 R-3.5 R-6 R-1.9 R-1.9 none none
5,6 R-3.5 R-1.9 R-3.5 R-1.9 R-1.9 none none
7. 8 R-1.9 R-1.9 R-l.9 R-1.9 R-1.9 none none
RETURN DUCTS
I to 8 R-3.5 R-3.5 R-3.5 none none none none
Notes:
I Insulation R-values. measured in [Btuein!(hen200F)] [W/(meK)]. arc for the insulation as installed and do no\ include film resistance. The required minimum

thicknesses do not consider water vapor transmission and possible surface condensation. Where exterior walls are used as plenum walls, wall insulation shall
be in accordance with the most restrictive condition of Section E 503.4.4.2 or Section 5 of ASHRAE 90.1. Insulation resistance me,lsured on a horizontal
plane in accordance with ASTM ('518 at a mean temperature of 75°F (24°(') at the installed thickness.
Includes erawlspaees, both ventilated and nonventilated.
Includes return air plenum, with orwithout exposed roofs above.

TABLE E 503.7.1(10)
MINIMUM DUCT INSULATION R-VALUE 1 ,
COMBINED HEATING AND COOLING SUPPLY DUCTS Ai\lD RETURN DUCTS
[ASHRAE 90.1: TABLE 6.8.28]

DUCT LOCATION

UNVENTED ATTiC' INDiRECTLY

CLIMATE ZONE VENTILATED ABOVE UNCONDITIONED
EXTERIOR 2
CONDITIONED BURIED
ATTIC INSULATED SPACE
SPACE 3
CEILING

SUPPLY DUCTS
R-6 R-6 R-8 R-3.5 R-3.5 none R-3.5
2 R-6 R-6 R-6 R-3.5 R-3.5 nOlle R-3.5
3 R-6 R-6 R-6 R-3.5 R-3.5 none R-3.5
4 R-6 R-6 R-6 R-3.5 R-3.5 none R-3.5
5 R-6 R-6 R-6 R-1.9 R-3.5 none R-3.5
6 R-8 R-6 R-6 R-1.9 R-3.5 none R-3.5
7 R-8 R-6 R-6 R-1.9 R-3.5 none R-3.5
8 R-S R-S R-S R-1.9 R-6 none R-6
RETURN DUCTS

1 to 8 R-3.5 R-3.5 R-3.5 none none none none

1 Insulation R-valucs, measured in [Btu·in!(h en2 .oF)] [W/(moK)), are for the insulation as installed and do not include film resistance. The required minimum
thicknesses do not consider water vapor transmission and possible surface condensation. Where exterior walls are used as plenum walls. wall insulation shall
be in accordance with the most restrictive condition of Section E 503.4.4.2 or Section 5 of ASHRAE 90.1. Insulation resistance measured on a horizontal
plane in accordancc with ASTM C 5 J 8 at a mcantcmperature of 75°F (24°C) at the installed thickness.
Includes crawlspaces, both ventilated and nonventilated.
J Includes return air plenum, with ofwilhout exposed roofs above.

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TABLE E 503.7.1(11)
MINIMUM PIPE INSULATION THICKNfSS 1
[ASHRAf 90.1: TABLE 6.8.3]

INSULATiON CONDUCTIVITY NOMINAL PIPE SIZE OR TUBE SIZE (inches)

FLUID DESIGN OPERATING MEAN RATING

<1 1 to <1-1/2
TEMPERATURE RANGE (FO) TEMPERATURE of

HEATING SYSTEMS (STEAM, STEAM CONDENSATE, AND HOT

>350 0.32 - 0.34 250 2.5 3.0 4.0 4.0

251 - 350 0.29 - 200 3.0 3.0 3.0
201 - 250 0.27 0.30 150 1.5 2.0 2.0
14J - 200 125 1.0 1.5 1.5
105 - 140 100 0.5 0.5 1.0 1.0 1.0
COOLING SYSTEMS (CHILLED WATER, BRINE, AND REFRIGERANT)4
· ..· · ..··......··c. .•··· ..··· ......... .

40 - 60 0.22 0.28 100 0.5 0.5

............................................... ~- .............................. -
<40 0.22 0.28 100 0.5 1.0 1.0
For SI units: .fL J inch 25111111, I British thermal unit inch per hour square 1'00\ degree Fahrenheit = [0.1 Wl(moK)]
:'\Iotes:
insul;Jtion outside the stated conductivity range, the minimum thickness (7) shall be determined follows:
r:( I lIr)Ki/i I:
Where:
T = minimum insulation thickness (inches).
r = actualulitsidc radius oCpipe (inches).
f = insulation thickness listed in this table for applicable Iluid temperature and pipe size.
/( = conductivity of alternate material at me,lll rating temperature indicated the applicable tluid temperature IHtIII irl/lh·ft"·OFl [W!(moK)).
O

k the upper value uf the conductivity range listed in this table for the applicable fluid temperature.
These thicknesses are based on clTiciency considerations only. Additional insulation is sometimes required relative to safely isslies/surfaee temper-

J Pipmg insulation is not required between the control valve and coil 0\1 run-outs where the control valve is located within 4 feet (1219 tl1m) of the coil and

thicknesses are based on energy pet','lP'!)i'\! considerations only. lssucs slIch \vater vapor permeability or surface condensation sometimes require
vapor additional insulation. or both.

.2 Unless otherwise approved E 601.0 Environment .

by the Authority Jurisdiction, underground and E 601 The provisions of this section shall establish
submerged used in geothermal systems shall be the means of reducing the quantity of air contaminants that are
polyethylene manufactured frol11 resin compound PE odorous, irritating, or harmful to the comfOJl and well-being of
3408 or PE 4710 that is in accordance with ASTM 0
a building's installers, occupants, and neighbors.
3350 with a cell classification of345564 or 345434.
shall be in accordance with ASTM D 3035 or CSA
B137.1. Polyethylene shall be in accordance with 602.0 Fireplaces.
the requircments in ASTM D 3261, ASTM D 2683, E 602.1 Requirements. A direct-vent sealed-combustion gas
ASTM 1055 or CSA 8137.1. Joints and connections or sealed wood-burning or a sealed wood stove
of underground and submerged polyethylene piping shall shall be installed. The fireplace shall comply with Section E
be heat fused or electrofused. and fittings shall
602.1.1 and Section E 602.1.2.
with the applicablc requirements for hydronic
piping systems in this code. 602.1.1 Masonry or Fireplace.
and factory-built located in condi-
IE 505. n.3 Geothermal systems shall
tioned spaces shall be in accordance with Section E
have uppercase lettering, with the words "GEOT-
HERMAL" or "OEO." Additional, the piping shall not 602.1.1.1 through Section E 602.1.1.3.
be marked with the word "potable," or the letters "P" or E 602.1.1.] Cover. Closeable metal or
"PVV." glass doors the entire of the
lE 505.1.4 Water source heat firebox shall be installed.
pumps lIsed in conjunction with geothermal heat E 602.1.1.2 Combustion Air Intake. A combustion
exchangers shall be listed and labeled for use in such air intake to draw air from the outside of the building
and sball be for the minimum and directly into thc firebox, which is an area of not Jess
maximum design water temperature. than 6 square inches (0.004 m 1 ) and is equipped with

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a readily accessible, operable, and tight-fitting tion of 3500 fP/ft 1 (1066.8

damper or combustion-air control device. the remaining 10500 ft'/fF (3200.4 accom-
E 602.1.1.3 Accessible Control. The flue plished as soon as possible.
damper shall have a readily accessible control. Other means of reducing the contaminant
Where a gas log, log lighter, or decora- concentration levels shall be pcrmitted where approved by
tive gas appliance is installed in a fireplace, the flue the Authority Having Jurisdiction.
damper shall be blocked open where required by this 60301.3 of Duct and Protection
code or the manufacturer's installation instructions. Construction. At
602.1.2 Prohibited. Continuous burning pilot lights the time of rough installation. or during storage on the
and the use of indoor air for cooling a firebox jacket, construction site and until final of the hcating and
where the indoor air is vented to the outside of the cooling equipment, duct and other related air distribution
building, are prohibited. component opcnings shall bc covered with tapc, plastic,
sheet metal, or other methods acccptable to the enforcing
agency to reduce the amount of dust or debris that
E 603.0 Pollutant Control. collects in the system.
E 603.1 Indoor Air Quality During Construction. Indoor E 603.2 Isolation of Pollutant Som'ces. Rooms wherc activi-
air quality of a building shall be maintained in accordance ties produce hazardous fumes or chemicals, commer-
with SectionE 603.1.1 through Section E 603.1.3. cial kitchens, garages, janitorial or laundry rooms, and copy or
E 603.1.1 Temporary Ventilation Construc- printing rooms, shall be exhausted and isolated from adjacent
tion. Temporary ventilation during construction shall be spaces in accordance with this code.
provided in accordance with the following: R 603.3 Filters. In mechanically ventilated buildings, particle
(l) Ventilation during construction shall be achieved filters, or air-cleaning devices shall be provided to clean outdoor
through openings in the building shell fans to and return air prior to its delivery to occupied spaces. The
produce not less than three air changes per hour. or air cleaner shall have a MERV of 13.
During dust-producing operations, the supply and Exceillti~[m: A filter or air cleaning device with a lowcr MERV
return HVAC system openings shall be protected value shall be pcrmitted provided it is the highcst value
from dust in accordance with Section E 603.1.3. commercially available for the specific equipmcnt that is
(3) Where the building is occupied during demolition installed.
or construction, ventilation shall be provided in 603.4 Ozone and Global ~l~/'''lrlnl1l'"'''' KCI[1U(~tlons,
accordance with the Control tv1easures of the Installations ofHVAC and refrigeration shall not contain CFCs
Stv1ACNA IAQ Guidelines for Occupied Buildings and shall be in accordance with this code.
under Construction.
(4) The permanent HVAC system shall not be used E 604.0 Indoor Moisture
during construction to condition and ventilate the E 604.1 Rainwater Control. Roof systems shall
building within the required tcmperature rangc for discharge to a place of disposal in accordance with the !JJL'IIIUIlI",
material and equipment installation. WJlere required, code. Stonn water shall be directed away from the building.
a supplemental HVAC shall be llsed during
construction, return air shall be equipped with filters
with a Minimum Efficiency Reporting wIue 605.0 Indoor Air for
(MERV) of 8, based on ASHRAE 52.2, or an 605.1 General. Rooms or occupied spaces within single-
average efficiency of30 percent based on ASHRAE family homes and multifamily structures of three storics or less
52.1. Before occupancy, filters shall be replaced with above grade shall be designed to have ventilation (outdoor) air
filters having a MERV 13 rating in accordance with for occupants in accordancc with Section E 605.1.1 through
Section E 603.3. Section E 605.1.3.3. or the applicable local codc.
Embedded hydronics system shall bc E 605.1.1 NahBTal VentUatkm. Naturally vcntilated spaces
permitted to be lIscd to condition the building during shall be pennanently open to and within 20 iCct (6096 111m)
construction. OP(~ralble wall or roof openings to the outdoors, the opell-

E 603.1.2 Indoor Air Quality After Construction. able area of which is not less than 5 percent of the condi-
After construction ends and interior finishcs are tioned t100r area of the naturally ventilated space. Where
installed, flush-out the building to reduce contaminant openings are covered with louvers or othcrvvise obstructed,
concentrations by supplying a total outdoor air volume openable area shall be based on the free unobstructed area
of 14 000 cubic feet per square foot (ftJ/ft2) (4267.2 through the opening.
m3/tn 1 ) of occupiable building area. An internal temper- E 605.1.1 Access to The
ature of not less than 60°F (1 and relative humidity means to opcn required operable openings shall be
\1ot higher than 60 percent shall be maintained during readily accessible to occupants where the
the flush-out process. Occupancy shall on eondi- space is oecupied.

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E 605.1.2 Mechanical Ventilation. Each space that is Where approved by the Authority Having Jurisdic-
not naturally ventilated in accordance with Section E tion, lower occupant densities shall be permitted to
605.1.1 shall be ventilated with a mechanical system be used. [ASHRAE 62.2:4.1.1]
capable of providing an outdoor air rate not less than 15 E 605.1.3.2 Alternative Ventilation. Other methods
ft3/ min (0.007 m3/s) per person times the expected shall be permitted to be used to provide the required
number of occupants. Mechanical ventilation shall ventilation rates (in accordance with TableE
comply with this code. 605.1.3) where approved by a licensed design
E 605.1.3 Ventilation. A mechanical professional. [ASHRAE 62.2:4.1
exhaust system, supply system, or combination thereof E 605.1.3.3 Infiltration C.'edit. Section E 605.1.3
shall be installed for each dwelling unit to provide whole- includes a dcfault credit for ventilation provided by
building ventilation with outdoor air each hour at not less infiltration of 2 fe/min per 100 square feet [0.0001
2
than the rate specified in Table E 605.1.3 or, equivalently, ( 1113/s)/m ] of occupiable floor space. For buildings
Equation E 605 .1.3( I) and Equation E 605.1.3(2), based built prior to the application of this appendix, where
on the floor area ofthe conditioned space and number of excess infiltration has been measured using ASHRAE
bedrooms. [ASHRAE 62.2:4.1J 136, the rates in Section E 605.1.3 shall be permitted
to be decreased by half of the excess of the rate calcu-
lated from ASHRAE 136 that is above the default rate.
[Equation 605.1.3( 1)]
[ASHRAE 62.2:4.1.3J
= O.01Ajloor+ 7.5 (Nbr+ 1)
E 605.1.4 The whole-house ventilation
system shall consist of one or more supply or exhaust
Where: fans and associated ducts and controls. Local exhaust
Qj(lI1 = fan flow rate, cubic feet per minute (f(l/mill) fans shall be permitted to be part of a mechanical exhaust
A{loor = Hoor area, square foot (ft 2) system. Outdoor air ducts connected to the return side of
iVbr number of bedrooms: not to be less than one an air handler shall be permitted as supply ventilation
where manufacturer's requirements for retl1rn air temper-
ature are met. See Appendix B of ASHRAE 62.2 for
[Equation E 605.1.3(2)] guidance on selection of methods. [ASHRAE 62.2:4.2]
E 605.1.5 Control and The "fan on" switch
on a heating or air-conditioning system shall be pCI111itted
Where: as an operational control tor systems introducing ventila-
= t~m tlo\-v rate, ft3/ m in tion air through a duct to the return side of an H VAC
Readily accessible override control shall be
floor area, fe
provided to the occupant. Local exhaust fan switches and
number of bedrooms: not to be less than one "fan-on" switches shall be permitted as override controls.
For Sf units: 1 cubic foot per minute 0.00047 1 square foot Controls, including the "fan-on" switch of a conditioning
0.0929 m 2 system, shall be appropriately labeled.
Exception: An intermittently operating, whole-house
E 605.1.3.1 Different Occupant Table E mechanical ventilation system shall be permitted to be
605.1.3, Equation E 605.1.3(1), and Equation E used where the ventilation rate is adjusted according to
605.1.3(2) assume two persons in a studio or one- the exception to Section E 605.1.6. The system shall be
bedroom dwelling unit and an additional person for designed so that it operates automatically based on a
each additional bedroom. Where higher occupant timer. The intermittent mechanical ventilation system
densities are known, the rate shall be increased by shall operate not less than once per day and must operate
7.5 tf/min (0.003 111-'/s) tor each additional person. not less than 10 percent of the time. [ASHRAE 62.2:4.4]

TABLE E 605.1.3*
VENTILATION AIR REQUIREMENTS, (cubic foot per minute)
[ASHRAE 62.2: TABLE 4.1a]
- -~'''"----- ... ~~-~---

FLOOR AREA BEDROOMS

(ft2) 0-1 2-3
30

120
, I cubic foot per minute = 0.00047 m'/s
Condition not allo\ved since no amount of intermittent ventilation will provide equivalent indoor air quality.

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E 605.1.6 Delivered Ventilation. The delivered ventila- feet [0.0004 (mJ/s)/m2] shall not be used in velY cold
tion rate shall be calculated as the larger of the total climates. (See Section 8 of ASHRAE 62.2 for a
supply or total exhaust and shall be not less than speci- listing of very cold US climates)
fied in Section E 605.1.3 during each hour of operation. These ventilation strategies are not
Exception: The effective ventilation rate of an intermit- restricted where the Authority Having Jurisdiction
tent system is the combination of its delivered capacity, approves the envelope design as being moisture
fractional on-time, cycle time, and the ventilation effec- resistant. [ASHRAE 62.2:4.6.2]
tiveness from Table E 605.1.6. The fan flow rate required E 605.2 Bathroom Exhaust Fans. Except where a whole
to achieve an effective ventilation rate that is equivalent house ventilation system is used, a mechanical exhaust fan
to the continuous ventilation requirement shall be calcu- vented to the outdoors shall be provided in each room
lated from the following equation [ASHRAE 62.2:4.5]:
containing a bathtub, shower, or tub/shower combination. The
ventilation rate shall be not less than 50 fe/min (0.02 m'/s)
(Equation E 605.] .6) intermittent operation and 20 ft3/ min (0.009 for contin-
uous operation.
vVhere: E 605.3 Filters. Heating and air conditioning filters shall
have a 1vIERV rating of 6 or higher. The air distribution
~f fan flow rate during the on-cycle
system shall be designed for the pressure drop across the mter.
ventilation air requirement (from Table E
605.1.3)
fan cycle time, defined as the total time for 1 on- E 606.0 Indoor Air Quality for other than Low-Rise Resi-
cycle and I off-cycle (used in Table E 605.1.6) dential ............ ,.,.. ...... "'.
ventilation effectiveness (from Table E 605.1.6) E 606.1 M.inimum Indoor Air Quality. The building shall
comply with this code and Section 4 through Section 7
f fractional on time, defined as the on-time for one
ASHRAE 62.1 for ventilation air supply.
cycle divided by the cycle time.
E 605.1.7 Restrictions on System Type. Use of certain
ventilation strategies is restricted in specific climates as E 607.0 Environmental Comfort.
follows. [ASHRA.E 62.2:4.6J E 607. t Thermal Comfort Contro]s. The mechanical
E 605.1.7.1 Hot, Humid CHmates. In hot, humid systems and controls of building shall be designed to provide
climates, whole-house mechanical net exhaust flow and maintain indoor comfort conditions in accordance with
shall not exceed 7.5 ft] /min per 100 square feet ASHRAE 55, Section 6.].
[0.0004 (m3/s)!m2]. (See Section 8 of ASHRAE 62.2
for a listing of hot, humid US climates) [ASHRAE E 608.0 Low VOC Solvent Cement and Primer.
62.2:4.6.1 ] E 608.1 General. Primers and solvent cements used to join
E 605.1.7.2 Very Cold Climates. Mechanical plastic pipe and fittings shall be in accordance with Section E
supply systems ex~eeding 7.5 ft3/ min per 100 square 608.1.1 and Section E 608.1.2.

TABLE E 605.1.6
VENTILATION EFFECTIVENESS FOR INTERMITTENT FANS2
[ASH RAE 62.2: TABLE 4.2]
FRACTIONAL CYCLE TIME, Tcyc (hours)
ON-TIME, f
"~-----'---8~- 1-----·
----------....... I

0.3

I Condition not allowed since no amount of intermittent ventilation \vill provide equivalent indoor air quality.
Interpolation in Table E 605.1.6 is not allowed. For values not listed, use the next higher value for Cycle Time or the next lower value for Fractional On-
Time. The maximum allowed Cycle Time is 24 hours and the minimum allowed Fractional On-Time 0.1.

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E 608.1.1 Solvent Cement. Solvent cement, including HVA.C systems and components covered by this appendix
one-step solvent cement, shall have a volatile organic as well as process equipment and controls, and renewable
compound (VOC) content of less than or equal to 65 energy systems shall be included in the scope of the commis-
ounces per gallon (oz/gal) (487 gIL) for CPVC cement, 68 sioning requirements.
oz/gal (509 for PVC cement, and 43 oz/gal (322 E 802.2 Owner's Project Requirements (OPR). The
for ABS cement, as detennined by the South Coast Air performance and requirements of the HV AC system
Quality Management District's Laboratory Methods of shall be documented before the design phase of the project
Analysis for Enforcement Samples, M.ethod 316A. begins. This documentation shall include not less than the
E 608.1.2 Primer. Primer shall have a volatile organic following:
compound (VOC) content ofless than or equal to 73 ozlgal
(1) Environmental and sustainability goals.
(546 giL), as detel111ined by the South Coast Air Quality
Management District's Laboratory Methods ofAnalysis for (2) Energy efficiency goals.
Enforcement Samples, Method 316A. (3) Indoor environmental quality requirements.
(4) Equipment and systems performance goals.
E 701.0 Installer Qualifications. (5) Building occupant and O&M personnel expectations.
701.1 Scope. The provisions of this section address E 802.3 Basis of Design (BOD). A written explanation
minimum qualifications of installers of mechanical how the design of the HVAC system meets the owner's
covered within the scope of this appendix. project requirements shall be completed at the design phase
of the building project, and updated as necessary during the
design and construction phases. The basis of design document
702.0 Qualifications.
shall cover not less than the following systems:
E 702.1 General. Where permits are required, the Authority
Having Jurisdiction shall have the authority to require (I) Heating, ventilation, air conditioning (HVAC) systems
contractors, installers, or service technicians to demonstrate and controls.
competency. Where determined by the Authority Having Water heating systems.
Jurisdiction, the contractor, installer, or service technician (3) Renewable energy systems.
shall be licensed to perform such work.
E 802.4 Commissioning Plan. A commissioning plan shall
be completed to document the approach to how the project
Part will be commissioned, and shall be started during the design
Heatim!. Ventilation, Air Conditioning Systems phase of the building project. The commissioning plan shall
include not less than the following:
801.1 AppHcabiHty. The provisions of this section apply (1) General project information.
to the commissioning of commercial and institutional (2) Commissioning goals.
HV AC ""...,;.~.V'>"
(3) Systems to be commissioned. Plans to test systems and
components shall include not less than the following:
E 802.0 Commissioning. (a) A detailed explanation of the original design intent.
E 802.1 Commissioning Requirements. HVAC commis- (b) Equipment and systems to be tested, including the
sioning shall be included in the and construction extent of tests.
processes of the project to verify that the HVAC systems and
(c) Functions to be tested.
components meet the owner's project requirements and in
accordance with this appendix. Commissioning shall be (d) Conditions under which the test shall be performed.
performed in accordance with this appendix by personnel (e) Measurable criteria for acceptable performance.
trained and certified in commissioning by a nationally recog-
(4) Commissioning team infonnation.
nized organization. Commissioning requirements shall include
the following: (5) Commissioning process activities, schedules, and
responsibilities. Plans for the completion of commis-
(I) Owner's project requirements.
sioning requirements listed in Section E 802.5 through
(2) Basis of design. Section E 802.7 shall be included.
(3) Commissioning measures shown in the construction E 802.5 Functional Performance Testing. Functional
documents. perfonnance tests shall demonstrate the correct installation and
(4) Commissioning plan. operation of each component, system, and system-to-system
(5) Functional performance. interface in accordance with the approved plans and specifica-
(6) tions. Functional performance testing reports shall contain
infonnation addressing each of the building components tested,
(7) Post construction documentation and training.
the testing methods utilized, and readings and adjustments
(8) Commissioning report. made.

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E 802.6 Post Construction Documentation and '.',.. ... iill1\l.... n sioning. It is possible that the \\'ork will be perf0l111ed by a
A system manual and systems operations training arc combination of the test and balance (TAB) contractor,
required. mechanical/electrical contractOl~ and the energy mana:gerneJ1t
E 802.6.1 Manual. Documentation of the oper- control system contractor, so applicable roles and
ational aspects of the HVAC system shall be completed responsibilities shall be clearly called out.
within the systems manual and delivered to the building E 803.2.1 Roles and The roles and
owner and facilities operator. The manllal shall responsibilities of the persons involved in commis-
include not less than the sioning acceptance are included in Section E 803.2.1.1
(I) Sitc information, including facility description, through Section E 803.2.1.3.
history, and current requirements. E 803.2.1.1 Field Technician. The field technician
shall be responsible for performing and docu-
(2) Site contact information.
menting the results of the acceptance procedures on
(3) Basic O&M, including general site operating proce- the certificate of acceptance forms. The field tech-
dures, basic troubleshooting, recommended mainte- nician shall the certificate of acceptance to
nance requirements, and sitc cvents log. certify that the information he provides on the
(4) Major systems. certificate of acceptance is true and correct.
(5) Site equipment inventory and maintenance notes. E 803.2.1.2 Responsible Person. The responsible
person shall be the contractor, architect, or engineer.
(6) Equipment/system warranty documentation and
A certificate of acceptance shall be by a
information.
responsible person to take responsibility for the
"As-Built" design drawings. scope of work specified by the certificate of accept-
Other resources and documentation. ance document. The responsible person shall
E 802.6.2 Systems The training perform the field testing and verification work, and
where this is the case, the responsible person shall
of the appropriate maintenance stafTfor each equipment
complete and both the field technician's signa-
type or system shall include not less than the following:
ture block and the responsible person's signature
( 1) System/Equipment overview (what it is, what it block on the certificate of acceptance form. The
does, and what other systems or equipment it inter- responsible person assumes responsibility for the
faces with). acceptance testing work performed by the field tech-
(2) Review of the information in the systems manual. nician agent or employee.
(3) Review of the record drawings on the system/equip- E 803.2.1.3 Certificate of Acceptance. The certifi-
ment. cate of shall be submitted to the
Authority Jurisdiction in order to receive the
E 802.7 Report. A complete report of
final certificate of occupancy. The Authority
commissioning process activities undertaken through the
Jurisdiction shall not release a final certificate of
design, construction, and post-construction of the
occupancy unless the submitted cel1ificate
building project shall be completed and provided to the
ance demonstrates that the specified systems and
owner.
equipment have been shown to be performing in
accordance with the applicable acceptance require-
Part ments. The Authority Jurisdiction has the
E 803.0 Commissioning ACI~ental1lce. authority to require the field tcchnician and respon-
sible person to demonstrate competence, to its satis-
E 803.1 General. Part II of this appendix provides a means
faction. Ce11ificate of acceptance forms are located
of verifying the commissioning requirements of Section E in Section E 806.0.
802.1. The activities specified in Part II of this appendix
includes three aspects, as described as follows:
E 804.0 '-'vU"'U""'",''',,"JI~ Tests.
(l) Visual inspection of the equipment and installation.
E 804.1 General. Functional tests shall be performed on new
(2) Review of the ce11ification requirements.
equipment and installed in either new construction
(3) Functional tests of the systems and controls. or retrofit applications in accordance with this section. The
E 803.2 Construction Documents. Details of commissioning appropriate certificate of acceptance form along with each
acceptance requirements shall be incorporated into the specific test shall be completed and submitted to the Authority
construction documents, including information that describes Having Jurisdiction before a final occupancy pcrmit can be
the details of the functional tests to be perfonned. This infor-
mation shall be permitted to be integrated into the specifica- E 804.2 Tests. Functional testing shall be performed on the
tions for testing and air balancing, energy management and devices and systems listed in this section. The functional test
control system, equipmcnt startup procedures or cOl11l11is- results are documented using the applicable certificate of

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acceptance forms shown in parenthesis and located in Section capable of complying with the requirements of this
E 806.0. The functional tests shall be performed in accor- appendix and is cal ibrated. The installation of associated
dance with Section E 805.0 using the following forms: systems and equipment necessary for proper system
(1) Minimum ventilation controls for constant and variable operation is required to be complcted prior to the testing.
air volume systems (Form MECH-2A). E 804.3.3 Acceptance Testing. One or more field tech-
(2) Zone temperature and scheduling controls for constant nicians shall perform the acceptance testing; identify
volume, single-zone, unitary air conditioner and heat perfonnance deficiencies; ensure that they are corrccted;
pump systems (Form MECH-3A). and where necessary, repeat the acceptance procedures
until the specified systems and equipment are performing
(3) Duct leakage on a subset of small single-zone systems in accordance with the acceptance requirements. The
depending on the ductwork location (Form MECH-4A). field technician who perfol1ns the testing shall sign the
(4) Air economizer controls for economizers that are not certificate of acceptance to certify the information has
factory installed and tested (Form TVIECH-5A). been provided to document the results of the acceptance
(5) Dcmand-controlled ventilation control systems (Form procedures is true and correct.
MECH-6A). The responsible person shall review the test results
(6) Supply fan variable flow controls (Form MECH-7A). from the acceptance requirement procedures provided by
the field technician and sign the certificate of acccptance
(7) Valve leakage for hydronic variablc flow systems and to certify compliance with the acceptance requirements.
isolation valvcs on chillers and boilers in plants with The responsible person shall be permitted to perform the
more than onc chiller or boiler being served by thc same field technician's responsibilities, and shall then sign the
primalY pumps through a common headcr (Form field technician declaration on the certificate of accept-
MECH-8A). ance to certify that the information on the form is true
(8) Supply watcr temperaturc reset control strategies and correct.
programmed into the building automation system for E 804.3.4 Certificate of Occupancy. The Authority
water systems (e.g., chilled, hot, or condenser water) Having Jurisdiction shall not issue the final certificate
(Form NIECH-9A). occupancy until required certificates of acceptance are
(9) Hydronic variable flow controls on a water system where submitted. Copies of completed, signed certificates
the pumps are controlled by variable frequency drives acceptance are required to be posted, or made available
(e.g., chilled and hot water systems; water-loop heat with the permit(s), and shall be made available to the
pump systems ) (Form MECH-I OA). Authority Having Jurisdiction.
(10) Automatic demand shed control (Form MECH-llA).
(11)FauIt detection and diagnostic for DX units (Form E 805.0 HVAC System Tests.
MECH-12A). E 805.1 Variable Air Volume Systems (Form MECH-2A).
(12) Automatic fault detection and diagnostic systems This test ensures that adequate outdoor air ventilation is
(AFDD) (Form MECH-13A). provided through the variable air volume air handling unit at
two representative operating conditions. The test consists
(13) Distributed energy storage DEC/DX AC systems (Form measuring outdoor air values at maximum flow and at or near
MECH-14A). minimum flow. The test verifies that the minimum volume
( 14) Thermal energy storage (TES) systems (F onn MECH- outdoor air is introduced to the air handling unit where the
15A). system is in occupied mode at these two conditions of supply
E 804.3 Acceptance Process. The functional testing process airflow. This test shall be perfonned in conjunction with
shall comply with Section E 804.3.1 through Section E supply fan variable flow controls test procedures to reduce
804.3.4. the overall system testing time as both tests use the same two
conditions of airflow for their measurements.
E 804.3.1 Plan Review. The installing contractor,
neer of record, owner's agent, or the person responsible E 805.1.1 Test Procedure. The procedure for perfonning
for certification of the acceptancc testing on the certifi- a functional test for variable air volume systems shall be
cate of acceptance (responsible person) shall review the in accordance with Section E 805.1.1.1 and Section E
plans and specifications to ensure that they are in accor- 805.1.1.2.
dance with the acceptance requirements. This is typically E 805.1.1.1 Construction Inspection. Prior to func-
done prior to signing a certificate of compliance. tional testing, verify and document that the system
controlling outside airflow is calibrated either in the
E 804.3.2 Construction Inspection. The installing
field or factory.
contractor, engineer of record, owner's agent, or the
person responsiblc for certification of the acceptance E 805.1.1.2 Functional Testing. The functional
testing on the certificate of acceptance (rcsponsible testing shall comply with the following steps:
person) shall perfol1n a construction inspection prior to Step 1: Where the system has an outdoor air ccono-
testing to ensure that the cquipment that is installed is force the economizer high limit to disable

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economizer eontrol (e.g., for a fixed drybulb high outdoor air damper. The measured outside airflow
limit, lower the setpoint below the cunent outdoor reading shall be within 10 percent of the total ventilation
air temperature). air called for in the certificate of compliance.
Step 2: Adjust supply airflow to either the sum ofthe E 805.3 Constant Volume, Single-Zone, Unitary Air
minimum zone airflows or 30 percent of the total Conditioner and Heat Systems Acceptance (Form
design airflow. Verify and document the following: l\iECH-3A). The purpose of this test is to verify the indi-
(I) Measured outside airflow reading is within 10 vidual components of a constant volume, single-zone, unitary
percent of the total ventilation air called for in air conditioner and heat pump system function correctly;
the certificate of compliance. including: thermostat installation and programming, supply
fan, heating, cooling, and damper operation.
(2) OSA controls stabilize within 5 minutes.
E 805.3.1 Test Procedure. The procedure for perfonning
Step 3: Adjust supply airflow to achieve design
a functional test for constant volume, single-zone, unitary
airflow. Verify and document the following:
air conditioner and heat pump systems shall be in accor-
(1) Measured outside airflow reading is within 10 dance with Section E 805.3.1.1 and Section E 805.3.1.2.
percent of the total ventilation air called for in
E 805.3.1.1 Construction Inspection. Prior to func-
the certificate of compliance.
tional testing, verify and document the following:
(2) OSA controls stabilize within 5 minutes.
(I) Thermostat is located within the space-condi-
Step 4: Restore system to "as-found" operating tioning zone that is served by the HVAC system.
conditions.
(2) Thermostat shall be in accordance with temper-
E 805.1.2 Acceptance Criteria. System controlling ature adjustment and dead band requirements.
outdoor air flow shall be calibrated in the field or at the
Occupied, unoccupied, and holiday schedules
factory.
shall be programmed per the facility's schedule.
Measured outdoor airflow reading shall be within 10
(4) Preoccupancy purge is programmed.
percent of the total value found on the certificate of
compliance under the following conditions: E 805.3.1.2 Functional Testing. The functional
testing shall comply 'with the following steps:
(1) Minimum system airtlow.
Step I: Disable economizer and demand control
(2) Thirty percent of total design flow design supply
ventilation systems (where applicable).
airflow.
Step 2: Simulate a heating demand during the occu-
E 805.2 Constant Volume Systems (Form 1\'1ECH-2A). The
pied condition. Verify and document the following:
purpose of this test is to ensure that adequate outdoor air
ventilation is provided through the constant volume air (1) Supply fan operates continually.
handling unit to the spaces served under operating conditions. (2) The unit provides heating.
The intent of this test is to verify that the minimum volume of (3) No cooling is provided by the unit.
outdoor air is introduced to the air handling unit during
(4) Outside air damper is at minimum position.
typical space occupancy.
Step 3: Simulate operation in the dead band during
E 805.2.1 Test Procedure. The procedure for performing
occupied condition. Verify and document the
a functional test for constant air volume systems shall be
following:
in accordance with Section E 805.2.1.1 and Section E
805.2.1.2. (1) Supply fan operates continually.

E 805.2.1.1 Construction Inspection. Prior to func- (2) Neither heating nor cooling is provided by the
tional testing, verify and document the following: unit.
(]) Minimum position is marked on the outside air (3) Outside air damper is at minimum position.
damper. Step 4: Simulate cooling demand during occupied
(2) The system has means of maintaining the condition. Lock out economizer (where applicable).
minimum outdoor air damper position. Verify and document the following:
E 805.2.1.2 Functional Testing. Where the system (1) Supply fan operates continually.
has an outdoor air economizer, force the economizer (2) The unit provides cooling.
to the minimum position and stop outside air damper (3) No heating is provided by the unit.
modulation (e.g., for a fixed drybulb high limit
(4) Outside air damper is at minimum position.
lower the setpoint below the current outdoor air
temperature ). Step 5: Simulate operation in the dead band during
unoccupied mode. Verify and document the following:
E 805.2.2 Acceptance Criteria. The system has a means
of maintaining the minimum outdoor air damper posi- (1) Supply fan is off.
tion. The minimum damper position is marked on the Outside air damper is fully closed.

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(3) Neither heating nor cooling is provided by the This test applies to both new duct systems and to existing
unit. duct systems extended or the space conditioning system
Step 6: Simulate heating demand during unoccupied is altered by the installation or replacement of space condi-
conditions. Verify and document the following: tioning equipment, including: replacement of the air handler;
outdoor condensing unit of a split system air conditioner or
(1) Supply fan is on (either continuously or heat pump; cooling or heating coil; or the furnace heat
cycling). exchanger. Existing duct systems do not have to be tested
(2) Heating is provided by the unit. where they are insulated or sealed with asbestos.
(3) No cooling is provided by the unit. E 805.4.1 Test Procedure. The procedure for perfonning
(4) Outside air damper is either closed or at a functional test for air distribution systems shall be in
minimum position. accordance with Section E 805.4. L I and Section E
805.4.1.2.
Step 7: Simulate cooling demand during unoccupied
E 805.4.1.1 Construction nSllle(:tum. Prior to func-
condition. Lock out economizer (where applicable).
tional testing, verify and document the following:
Verify and document the following:
(I) Duct connections shall comply with the require-
(1) Supply fan is on (either continuously or
ments of this appendix and this code.
cycling).
(2) Flexible ducts are not compressed.
(2) Cooling is provided by the unit.
(3) Ducts are fully accessible for testing.
(3) No heating is provided by the unit.
(4) Joints and seams are properly sealed in accor-
Outside air damper is either closed or at dance with the requirements of this appendix.
minimum position,
(5) Insulation R- Values shall comply with the
Step 8: Simulate manual override during unoccupied minimum requirements of this appendix.
condition. Verify and document the following:
805.4.1.2 Functional Perform duct
(I) System operates in "occupied" mode. leakage test in accordance with Section E
(2) System reverts to "unoccupied" mode where 503.4.4.2(A).
manual override time period expires. E 805.4.2 Criteria. Flexible ducts are not
Step 9: Restore economizer and demand control compressed or constricted. Duct connections shall
ventilation systems (where applicable), and remove comply with the requirements of this appendix and this
system overrides initiated during the test. code (new ducts only). Joints and seams are properly
E 805.3.2 Criteria. Thermostat is located sealed in accordance with the requirements of this
within the space-conditioning zone that is served by the appendix and this code (new' ducts only). Duct R-values
respective HV AC system. The thermostat shall comply shall comply with the minimum requirements of this
appendix (new ducts only). Insulation is protected from
with temperature adjustment and dead band require-
damage and suitable for outdoor usage where applicable
ments. Occupied, unoccupied, and holiday schedu les
(new ducts only). The leakage shall not exceed the rate in
shall be programmed per the facility's schedule. Preoc-
accordance with Section E 503.4.4.2.
cupancy purge is programmed in accordance with the
requirements. E 805.5 Air Economizer Controls Acceptance (Form
l\1ECH-5A). Thc purpose offunctionally testing an air econ-
E 805.4 Air Distribution ""'''"'' .......'uo, The
omizer cycle is to verify that an HV AC system uses outdoor
purpose of this test is to verify duct work associated with non-
air to satisfy space cooling loads where outdoor air conditions
exempt constant volume, single-zone, HV AC units (e.g., air
are acceptable. There are t\VO types of economizer controls;
conditioners, heat pumps, and furnaces) meet the material,
stand-alone packages and DOC controls. The stand-alone
installation, and insulation R-values and leakage requirements packages are commonly associated with small unitalY rooftop
outlined in this appendix. This test is required for single-zone HVAC equipment and DDC controls are typically associated
units serving less than 5000 square feet (464.52 m2) of t100r with built-up or packaged air handling systems. Test
area where 25 percent or more of the duct surface area is in procedures for both economizer control types are provided.
one of the following spaces:
For units with economizers that are factory installed and
(1) Outdoors. certified operational by the manufacturer to economizer
(2) In a space directly under a roof where the U-factor of the quality control requirements, the in-field economizer func-
roof is greater than the U-factor of the ceiling. tional tests do not have to be conducted. A copy of the manu-
(3) In a space directly under a roof with fixed vents or open- facturer's certificate shall be attached to the Form MECH-5A.
ings to the outside or unconditioned spaces. However, the construction inspection, including compliance
with high temperature lockout temperature setpoim, shall be
(4) In an unconditioned crawlspace. completed regardless of whether the economizer is field or
(5) In other unconditioned spaces. factOlY installed.

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E 805.5.1 Test Procedu reo The procedure for perfonn ing Air economizer lockout setpoint is in accordance
a functional test for air economizer controls shall comply with this appendix. Outside sensor location accu-
with Section E 80S.S.I.1 and Section E 80S.S.1.2. reads true outdoor air temperature and is not
E 805.5.1.1 Construction Prior to func- affected by exhaust air or other heat sources.
tional testing, verify and document the following: Sensors are located to achieve the desired control.
(1) Economizer lockout setpoint is in accordance (4) During economizer mode, the outdoor air damper
with this appendix. shall modulate open to a maximum position and
(2) Economizer lockout control sensor is locatcd to return air damper to 100 perccnt closed.
prevcnt false readings. (S) The outdoor air damper is 100 percent open before
(3) is designed to provide up to 100 percent mechanical cooling is enabled and for units 7S 000
outside air without over-pressurizing the Btu/h (22 kw) and remains at 100 percent
building. open while mechanical cooling is enabled (econo-
(4) For systems with DOC controls lockout mizer intcgration where used for compliance).
sensor(s) are either calibrated or field (6) Where the economizer is disabled, the outdoor air
calibrated. damper closes to a minimum position, the return
(S) For systems with non-DDC controls, manufac- modulates 100 percent open, and mechan-
turer's startup and procedures are ical cooling remains enabled.
applied E 805.6 Demand-Controlled Ventilation "",v'i>.tpm,,, P\f."l~t~lln­
E 805.5.1.2 Functional The functional ance The purpose of this test is to verify
shall comply with the following that systems required to employ demand-controlled ventila-
Step 1: Disable demand control ventilation systems tion shall be permitted to vmy outside ventilation flow rates
(where applicable). based on maintaining interior carbon dioxide (C0 2 ) concen-
Step 2: Enable the economizer, and simulate a tration setpoints. Demand-controlled ventilation refers to an
cooling demand large enough to drive the econo- HVAC system's ability to reduce outdoor air ventilation flow
mizer fully open. Verify and document the following: below design values where the space served is at less than
(1) Economizer damper is 100 percent opened and occupancy. Carbon dioxide is a good indicator of occu-
return air damper is 100 percent closed. pancy load and is the basis lIsed for modulating ventilation
flow rates.
(2) Where applicable, verify that the economizer
remains 100 percent open where the cooling E 805.6.1 Test Procedure. The procedure for performing
demand can no be met by the econo- a functional test for demand-control ventilation (DVC)
mizer alone. systems shall be in accordance with Section E 80S.6.1.1
(3) Applicable fans and dampers operate as and Section 80S.6.1.2.
intended to maintain building pressure. E 805.6.1.1 Construction Inspection. Prior to func-
(4) The unit heating is disabled. tional and document the following:
Step 3: Disable the economizer and simulate a (1) Carbon dioxide control sensor is factory cali-
cooling demand. Verify and document the following: brated or field-calibrated in accordance with
this appendix.
(I) Economizer damper shall close to its minimum
position. The sensor is located in the high density space
between 3 feet (914 mm) and 6 feet (1829 tnm)
(2) Applicable fans and dampers shall operate as
intended to maintain building pressure. above the floor or at the anticipated level of the
occupants' heads.
(3) The unit heating is disabled.
(3) DCV control setpoint is at or below the carbon
Step 4: Simulate a heating demand, and set the econ-
dioxide concentration permitted by this
omizer so that it is capable of operating (e.g., actual
appendix.
outdoor air conditions are below lockout setpoint).
Verify the economizer is at minimum position. E 805.6.1.2 Functional Testing. The functional
testing shall with the following steps:
5: Restore demand control ventilation systems
applicable) and remove overrides Step 1: Disable economizer controls.
initiated during the test. Step 2: Simulate a signal at or slightly above the
E 805.5.2 Criteria. Air economizer controls carbon dioxide concentration setpoint required by
acceptance criteria shall be as follows: this appendix. Verify and document the following:
(1) vVhere the economizer is factory installed and celii- (1) For single zone units, outdoor air damper
fied, a valid factory certificate is required for accept- modulates open to the total ventilation
ance. No additional equipment tests are necessary. air called for in the certificate of compliance.

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(2) For multiple zone units, either outdoor air damper shall be controlled using a variable fl"equency drive (VFD) to
or zone damper modulate open to the zone modulate supply fan speed and vary system airflow. The most
ventilation requirements. common strategy for controlling the VFD is to measure and
Step 3: Simulate well below the carbon dioxide maintain static pressure within the duct.
setpoint. Verify and document the fbllowing: E 805.7.1 Test Procedure. The procedure for performing
a functional test for supply fan variable controls shall be
(1) For zone units, outdoor air damper modu-
in accordance with Section E 805.7.1.1 and Section E
lates to the design minimum value.
805.7.1.2.
For multiple zone units, either outdoor air damper
E 805.7.1.1 Construction Inspection. Prior to func-
or zone damper modulate to satisfy the reduced
tional verify and document the following:
zone ventilation requirements.
(1) Supply fan controls modulate to increase capacity.
Step 4: Restore economizer controls and remove
system ovelTides initiated during the test. (2) Supply fan maintains discharge static pressure
within plus or minus 10 percent of the ClIlTent
Step 5: With controls restored, apply carbon dioxide
operating set point.
calibration gas at a concentration slightly above the
setpoint to the sensor. Verify that the outdoor air (3) Supply fan controls stabilize within a 5 minute
damper modulates open to satisfy the total ventila- period.
tion air called for in the cel1ificate of compliance. E 805.7.1.2 Functional The functional
E 805.6.2 Criteria. Demand-controlled testing shall comply with the following steps:
ventilation systems acceptance criteria shall be as Step 1: Simulate demand for design airflow. Verify
follows: and document the following:
(I) Each carbon dioxide sensor is factory calibrated (1) Supply fan controls modulate to increase capacity
(with calibration certificate) or field calibrated.
(2) Supply fan maintains discharge static pressure
(2) Each carbon dioxide sensor is wired correctly to the within plus or minus 10 percent of the current
controls to ensure proper control of the outdoor air operating set point.
damper.
(3) Supply fan controls stabilize within a 5 minute
(3) Each carbon dioxide sensor is located correctly period.
within the space I foot (305 mm) to 6 feet
mm) above the floor. Step 2: Simulate demand for minimum airflow.
Verify and document the following:
(4) Interior carbon dioxide concentration setpoint is not
more than 600 parts per million (ppm) plus outdoor (1) Supply fan controls modulate to decrease
air carbon dioxide value where dynamically meas- capacity.
ured or not more than 1000 ppm where no OSA (2) CUlTent operating setpoint has decreased (for
sensor is provided. systems with DDC to the zone level).
(5) A minimum OSA is provided where the (3) Supply fan maintains static pressure
system is in occupied mode in accordance with this within plus or minus 10 of the current
appendix regardless of space carbon dioxide read- operating setpoint.
Supply fan controls stabilize within a 5 minute
(6) A maximum OSAdamper position for DCV control
period.
shall be established in accordance with this
appendix, regardless of space carbon dioxide read- 3: Restore system to conect operating conditions.
ings. E 805.7.2 Acceptance Criteria. Supply fan variable flow
(7) The outdoor air damper shall modulate open where controls acceptance criteria shall be as follows:
the carbon dioxide concentration within the space ( 1) Static pressure sensor( s) is factory cal ibrated (with
exceeds setpoint. calibration certificate) or field calibrated.
(8) The outdoor air damper modulates closed (toward (2) For systems without DOC controls to the zone level,
minimum position) where the carbon dioxide the pressure sensor setpoint is less than one-third
concentration within the space is below setpoint. the supply fan design static pressure.
E 805.7 Fan Variable Flow Controls (Form (3) For systems with DDC controls with VAV boxes
The purpose of this test is to ensure that the
reporting to the central control panel, the pressure
supply fan in a variable air volume application modulates to
setpoint is reset by zone demand (box damper posi-
meet airflow demand. In most applications, the indi-
tion or a trim and respond algorithm).
vidual variable air valve (V A V) boxes serving each space will
modulate the amount of air delivered to the space based on At full flow:
heating and cooling requirements. As a result, the total supply (I) Supply fan maintains discharge static pressure within
airflow provided by the central air handling unit shall vary to plus or minus 10 percent of the current operating
maintain sufficient airflow through each V A V box. Airflow control static pressure setpoint.

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(2) Supply fan controls stabilizes within 5 minute peak loads where the system is operating at design conditions.
period. As the loads vary, the supply water temperatures shall be
(3) At minimum flow (not less than 30 percent of total permitted to be adjusted to satisfy the new operating condi-
design flow). tions. The chilled water supply temperature shall be pennitted
to be raised as the cooling load decreases, and heating hot
(4) Supply fan controls modulate to decrease capacity.
water supply temperature shall be penn.itted to be lowered as
(5) CUITent operating setpoint has decreased (for systems the heating load decreases.
with DDC to the zone level).
This requirement applies to chilled and hot water systems
(6) Supply fan maintains discharge static pressure within that are not designed for variable flow, and that have a design
plus or minus 10 percent of the current operating capacity greater than or equal to 500000 Btu/h (147 kW).
setpoint.
E 805.9.1 Test Procedure. The procedure for perfOll11ing
E 805.S Valve Leakage (Form l\fECH-SA). The purpose of a functional test for supply water temperature reset
this test is to ensure that control valves serving variable flow controls shall be in accordance with Section E 805.9.1.1
systems are designed to withstand the pump pressure over the and Section E 805.9.1.2.
full rangc of operation. Valves with insufficient actuators will E 805.9.1.1 Construction inspection. Prior to func-
lift under certain conditions causing water to leak through and tional testing, verify and document the supply water
loss of control. This test appl ies to the variable flow systems, temperature sensors shall be either factory or field
chilled and hot-water variable flow systems, chiller isolation calibrated.
valves, boiler isolation valves, and water-cooled air condi-
E 805.9.1.2 Functional Testing. The functional
tioner and hydronic heat pump systems.
testing shall comply with the following steps:
E 805.S.1 Test Procedure. The procedure for pelfonning
Step I: Change reset control variable to its maximum
a functional test for valve leakage shall be in accordance
value. Verify and document the following:
with Section E 805.8.1. t and Section E 805.8.1.2.
(1) Chilled or hot water temperature setpoint is reset
E 805.8.1.1 Construction Inspection. Prior to func-
to appropriate value.
tional testing, verify and document the valve and
piping arrangements were installed in accordance (2) Actual supply temperature changes to meet
with the design drawings. setpoint.
E 805.8.1.2 Functional Testing. The functional (3) Verify that supply temperature is within 2
testing shall comply with the following steps: percent of the control setpoint.

Step 1: For each pump serving the distribution system, Step 2: Change reset control variable to its minimum
value. Verify and document the following:
dead head the pumps using the discharge iso1.ation
valves at the pumps. Document the following: (1) Chilled or hot water temperature setpoint is reset
to appropriate value.
(1) Record the differential pressure across the
pumps. (2) Actual supply temperature changes to meet
setpoint.
(2) Verify that this is within 5 percent of the
submittal data for the pump. (3) Verify that supply temperature is within 2
percent of the control setpoint.
Step 2: Reopen the pump discharge isolation valves.
Automatically close valves on the systems being Step 3: Restore reset control variable to automatic
control. Verify and document the following:
tested. Where three-way valves are present, close off
the bypass line. Verify and document the following: ( 1) Chi lIed or hot water temperature setpoint is reset
(1) The valves automatically close. to appropriate value.
(2) Actual supply temperature changes to meet
(2) Record the pressure differential across the pump.
setpoint.
(3) Verify that the pressure differential is within 5
(3) Verify that supply temperature is within 2
percent of the reading from Step 1 for the pump
percent of the control setpoint.
that is operating during the valve test.
E 805.9.2 Acceptance Criteria. The supply water temper-
Step 3: Restore system to eon'ect operating conditions,
ature sensors are either factory calibrated (with calibration
E 805.8.2 Acceptance Criteria. System has no flow where certificates) or field-cal ibrated. Sensor performance shan
coils are closed and the pump is turned on. comply with specifications. The supply water reset is oper-
E 805.9 Supply Water Temperature Reset Controls (Form ational.
MECH-9A). The purpose of this test is to ensure that both the E 805.10 Hydronic System Variable Flow Controls (Form
chilled water and hot water supply temperatures are automati- MECH-10A). The purpose of this test is to ensure that
cally reset based on either building loads or outdoor air temper- hydronic variable flow chilled water and water-loop heat
ature, as indicated in the control sequences. Many HVAC pump systems with circulating pumps larger than 5 hp (3.7
systems are served by central chilled and heating hot water kW) vary system flow rate by modulating pump speed using
plants. The supply water operating temperatures shall meet a variable frequency drive (VFD) or equivalent. As the loads

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within the building fluctuate, control valves modulate the E 805.H.1.1 Construction Inspection. Prior to
amount of water passing through each coil and add or remove functional testing, verify and document that the
the desired amount of energy from the air stream to satisfy the EMCS interface enables activation of the central
load. [n the case of water-loop heat pumps, each two-way demand shed controls.
control valve associated with a heat pump will be closed where E 805.11.1.2 Functional Testing. The functional
that unit is not operating. As each control valve modulates, the
testing shall comply with the following steps:
pump variable frequency drive (VFD) responds accordingly
to meet system water tlow requirements. This is not required Step 1: Engage the global demand shed system.
on heating hot water systems with variable flow designs or for Verify and document the following:
condensing water serving water cooled chillers. (l) That the cooling setpoint in noncritical spaces
E 805.10.1 Test Procedure. The procedure for increases by the proper amount.
performing a functional test for hydronic system variable (2) That the cooling setpoint in critical spaces do
flow controls shall be in accordance with Section E not change.
805.10.1.1 and Section E 805.10.1.2.
Step 2: Disengage the global demand shed system.
E 805.10.1.1 Construction Inspe4~tHlm Prior to
Verify and document the following:
functional testing, verify and document the pressure
sensors are either factory or field calibrated. (l) That the cooling setpoint in noncritical spaces
return to their original values.
805.10.1.2 Functional The functional
testing shall comply with the following steps: (2) That the cooling setpoint in critical spaces do
Step I: Open control valves to increase water flow to not change.
110t less than 90 percent design flow. Verify and E 805.11.2 Acceptance Criteria. The control system
document the following: changes the setpoints of noncritical zones on activation
(I) Pump speed increases. of a single central hardware or software point then
(2) System pressure is either within plus or minus restores the initial setpoints where the point is released.
5 percent of current operating setpoint or the E 805.12 Fault Detection and Diagnostics (FDD) for Pack-
pressure is below the setpoint and the pumps are Units (Form
operating a1 100 percent speed. The purpose of this test is to verify proper fault detection and
(3) System operation shall stabilize within 5 reporting for automated fault detection and diagnostics
minutes after test procedures are initiated. systems for packaged units. Automated FDD systems ensure
Step 2: Modulate control valves to reduce water proper equipment operation by identifying and diagnosing
flow to 50 percent of the design tlow or less, but not common equipment problems such as improper refrigerant
lower than the pump minimum flow. Verify and charge, low airflow, or faulty economizer operation. Quali-
document the following: tying FDD systems receive a compliance credit where using
the performance approach. A system that does not meet the
( 1) Pump speed decrease.
eligibility requirements shall be permitted to be installed, but
Current operating setpoint has decreased (for no compliance credit will be given.
systems with DOC to the zone level),
E 805.12.1 Test Procedure. The procedure for
(3) Current operating setpoint has not increased performing a functional test for fault detection and diag-
(for all other systems). nostics (FOD) for packaged direct-expansion (DX) units
(4) System pressure is within 5 percent of current shall be in accordance with Section E 805.12.1.1 and
operating setpoint. Section E 805.12.1.2.
(5) System operation stabilizes within 5 minutes E 805.12.].1 Construction Inspection. Prior to
after test procedures are initiated. functional testing, verify and document that the FDD
E 805.10.2 Criteria. The differential pres- hardware is installed on equipment by the manufac-
sure sensor is either factory calibrated (with calibration turel~ and that equipment make and model include

certificates) or field calibrated. The pressure sensor shall factory-installed FOD hardware that match the
be located at or near the most remote HX or control information indicated on copies of the manufac-
valve. The setpoint system controls shall stabilize. turer's cut sheets and on the plans and specifications.
E 805.11 Automatic Demand Shed Control MECH- This procedure applies to fault detection and
The purpose of this test is to ensure that the central diagnostics (FDD) system for direct-expansion
demand shed sequences have been properly programmed into packaged units containing the following features:
the ODC system. (l) The unit shall include a factory-installed econ-
E 805.11.1 Test Procedure. The procedure for omizer and shall limit the economizer deadband
performing a functional test for automatic demand shed to not more than 2°F (-17°C).
controls shall be in accordance with Section E 805.11.1.1 (2) The unit shall include direct-drive actuators on
and Section E 805.11.1.2. outside air and return air dampers.

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(3) The unit shall include an integrated economizer E 805.12.2 Acceptance Criteria. The system is ablc to
with either differential drybulb or differential detect a low airflow condition and report the fault. The
enthalpy control. is able to detect where refrigerant charge is low
(4) The unit shall include a low temperature lockout or high and the fault is reported.
on the compressor to prevent coil freeze-up or E 805.13 Automatic Fault Detection Diagnostics (FDD) for
comfort problems. Air Handling Units and Zone Terminal Units
(5) Outside air and return air dampers shall have MECH-13A). The purpose of this test is to verify that
maximum leakage rates in accordance to this the system detects common faults in air handling units and
appendix. terminal units. FDD systems for air handling units and zone
(6) The unit shall have an adjustable expansion terminal units require DDC controls to the zone level.
control device such as a then110static expansion Successful completion of this test provides a compliance
valve (TXV). credit where using the performance approach. An FDD
(7) To improve the ability to troubleshoot charge system that does not pass this test shall be permitted to be
and compressor operation, a high-pressure installed, but no comphance credit will be given.
refrigerant port will be located on the liquid E 805.13.1 Test Procedure. The procedure for
line. A low-pressure refrigerant port will be perf0l111ing a functional test for automatic fault detection
located on the suction line. diagnostics (FDD) for Air Handling Units and Zone
(8) The following sensors shall be permanently Terminal Units shall be in accordance with Section E
installed to monitor operation, and the 805.13.1.1.
controller shall have the eapability of displaying E 805.13.1.1 Functional The functional
the value of each parameter: testing shall comply with Section E 805.13.1.1(A)
(a) Refrigerant suction pressure and Section E 805.13.1.1(B).
(b) Refrigerant suction temperature E 805.13.1.1(A) Functional Testing for Air
(c) Liquid line pressure Handling Units. The functional testing of AHU
with FDD controls shall be in accordance with
(d) Liquid line temperature the following steps:
( e) Outside air temperature
1: Sensor drift/failure:
(f) Outside air relative humidity
( 1) Disconnect outside air temperature sensor
(g) Return air temperature fl'om unit controller.
(h) Return air relative humidity (2) Verify that the FDD system reports a fault.
(i) Supply air temperature (3) Connect OAT sensor to the unit controlleI:
(j) Supply air relative humidity (4) Verify that FDD indicates normal system
The controller will provide system status operation.
by indicating the following conditions: Step 2: Damper/actuator fault:
(I) Compressor enabled (1) From the control system workstation,
(2) Economizer enabled command the mixing box dampers to full
(3) Free cooling available open (l00 percent outdoor air).
Mixed air low limit cycle active (2) Disconnect power to the actuator and
that a fault is reported at the control
(5) Heating enabled
workstation.
The unit controller shall have the capabil ity
to manually initiate each operating mode so that (3) Reconnect power to the actuator and
the operation of compressors, economizers, fans, command the mixing box dampers to full
and heating system can be independently tested open.
and verified. (4) Verify that the control system does not
E 805.12.1.2 Functional Testing. The functional report a fault.
testing shall comply with the following steps: (5) From the control system workstation,
Step 1: Test low airflow condition by replacing the command the mixing box dampers to a
existing filter with a dirty filter or appropriate full-closed position (0 percent outdoor air).
obstruction. (6) Disconnect power to the actuator and
Step 2: Verify that the fault detection and diagnos- verify that a fault is reported at the control
tics system reports the fault. workstation.
Step 3: Verify that the system is able to verify the (7) Reconnect power to the actuator and
correct refrigerant command the dampers closed.
Step 4: Calibrate outside air~ reUlm and supply (8) Verify that the control system does not
air temperature sensors. report a fault during n0I111al operation.

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Step 3: Valve/actuator fault: (d) Reconnect the actuator and restore to

(1) From the control system workstation, normal operation.
command the heating and cooling coil Step 3: Valve/actuator fault (for systems with
valves to full open or closed, then discon- hydronic
nect power to the actuator and that a (1) Command the reheat coil valve to full
fault is reported at the control workstation. open.
Step 4: Inappropriate simultaneous heating, (2) Disconnect power to the actuator. Set the
mechanical coo] ing, and economizing or all heating setpoint temperature to be
functions: than the current space temperature, to
(1) From the control system workstation, over- command the valve closed. Verify that the
ride the heating coil valve and verify that a fault is reported at the control workstation.
fault is reported at the control workstation. (3) Reconnect the actuator and restore normal
From the control workstation, over- operation.
ride the cooling coil valve and verify that a Step 4: Feedback loop tuning fault (unstable
fault is reported at the control workstation. airflow):
(3) From the control system workstation, over- (1) Set the integral coefficient of the box
ride the mixing box dampers and verify controller to a value 50 times the current
that a fault is reported at the control work- value.
station. (2) The damper cycles continuously and
E 805.13.1.1(8) Functional airflow is unstable. Verify that the control
Terminal Units. The functional of one system detects and reports the fault.
of each type of terminal unit (VA V box) in the (3) Reset the integral coefficient of the
project not less than 5 percent of the terminal controller to the original value to restore
boxes shall be in accordance with the following normal operation.
5: Disconnected inlet duct:
1: Sensor drift/failure: (1) From the control system workstation,
(1) Disconnect the tubing to the differential command the damper to full closed; then
pressure sensor of the VAV box. disconnect power to the actuator; and
verify that a fault is reported at the control
(2) Verify that control system detects and
workstation.
reports the fault.
E 805.13.2 Acceptance Criteria. The system is able to
(3) Reconnect the sensor and verify proper
detect common faults with air-handling units, such as a
sensor operation.
sensor failure, a failed damper, an actuator, or an
(4) Verify that the control system does not improper operating mode.
report a fault.
The system is able to detect and report common
Step 2: Damper/actuator fault: faults with zone tenninal units, such as a failed damper,
(1) Damper stuck open. an actuator, or a control tuning issue.
(a) Command the damper to full open E 805.14 Distributed Storage DX AC System
(room temperature above setpoint). (Form The purpose of this test is to verify the
proper operation of distributed energy storage DX systems.
(b) Disconnect the actuator to the damper.
Distributed energy systems (DES) reduce peak demand by
(c) Adjust the cooling sctpoint so that the operating during off peak hours and storing cooling, usually
room temperature is below the cooling in the form of ice. During peak cooling hours the ice is melted
setpoint to command the damper to the to avoid compressor operation. The system typically consists
minimum position. Verify that the of a water tank containing refrigerant coils that cool the water
control system reports a fault. and convert it to ice. As with a standard direction expansion
(d) Reconnect the actuator and restore to air conditioner, the refrigerant is compressed in a
normal operation. compressor and then cooled in an air-cooled condenser. The
liquid refrigerant then is directed through the coils in the
(2) Damper stuck closed.
water tank to make ice or to air handler coils to cool the
(a) Set the damper to the minimum posi- building. This applies to constant or variable volume, direct
tion. expansion (DX) systems with distributed energy storage
(b) Disconnect the actuator to the damper. (DES/DXAC).
(c) Set the cooling setpoint below the E 805.14.1 Test Procedure. The procedure for
room temperature to simulate a call for performing a functional test for distributed energy
cooling. Verify that the control system storage OX AC systems shall be in accordance with
reports a fault. Section E 805.14.1.1 through Section E 805.l4.1.3.

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E 805.14.1.1 Construction Inspection. Prior to (5) Verify that the system operates in direct mode (with
functional testing, verify and document the compressor running) during the morning shoulder
following: time period.
(1) The water tank is filled to the proper leveL E 805.15 Thermal Energy Storage (TES)
Thc watcr tank is sitting on a foundation with The purpose of this test is to verify the proper
adequate structural strength. operation of thermal energy storage (TES) systems.
(3) The water tank is insulated and the top cover is systems reduce energy consumption during peak demand
in place. periods by energy consLlmption to nighttime. Opera-
tion of the thermal energy storage compressor during the
(4) The DES/DXAC is installed correctly (e.g.,
night produces energy which is stored in the form of
refrigerant piping, etc.).
cooled fluid or ice in tanks. During peak cooling hours the
(5) Verify that the coneet model number is installed thermal storage is used for to prevent the need for
and configured. chiller operation. This section is limited to the following types
E 805.14.1.2 Functional Testing. The functional ofTES systems:
testing shall comply with the following steps: (1) Chilled water storage
Step I: Simulate cooling load during daytime period (2) lee-on-coil
by time schedule to include actual time
and placing thenTIostat cooling setpoint below actual
(3) Ice harvester
tempei·ature). verity and document the following: (4) Brine
(1) Supply fan operates continually. (5) Ice-slurry
(2) Where the DES/DXAC has cooling capacity, (6) Eutectic salt
DES/DXAC shall run to meet the cooling (7) Clathrate hydrate slurry (CHS)
demand (in ice melt mode). E 805.15.1 Procedure. The procedure for
(3) Where the DES/DXAC has no ice and there is performing a functional test for thermal energy storage
a call for cooling, the DES/DXAC shall run in (TES) system shall comply with Section E 805.15.1.1
direct cooling mode. and Section E 805. 15.1.2.
Step 2: Simulate no cooling load daytime E 805.15.1.1 Construction Prior to
condition. Verify and document the following: functional testing, verify and document the
(1) Supply fan operates in accordance with the tollowing for the chiller and storage tank:
facility thermostat or control system. (l) Chiller:
(2) The DES/DXAC and the condensing unit do (a) Brand and Model.
not run. (b) Type (centrifugal, reciprocating, other).
Step 3: Simulate no cooling load during un.,."'lU"'- (c) Capacity (tons)
shoulder time period. Verify and document the
following: (d) Starting efficiency (kW/ton) at beginning
of ice production (CaMP - kW/TON
(l) The DES/DXAC is idle.
START).
Step 4: Simulate a cooling load during mOl11ing
(e) efficiency (kW/ton) at end of ice
shoulder time period. Verify and document the
production (COrvlP - kW/TON/END).
following:
(f) reduction (percent/OF)
(1) The DES/DXAC runs in direct cooling mode.
CaMP
E 805.14.1.3 Calibrating Controls. Set the proper (g) Verify that the efficiency of the chiller meets
time and date in accordance with the manufacturer's
or exceeds the requirements of Section E
instructions for approved installers.
501.0.
805.14.2 Acceptance Criteria. Distributed energy
(2) Storage Tank:
storage DXAC system acceptance criteria shall be as
follows: (a) Storage type

(1) Verify night time ice making operation. (b)

(2) Verify that tank during on-peak cooling (c) Storage capacity per tank (ton-hours)
periods. (SIZE).
(3) Verify that the compressor does not run and the tank (d) Storage rate (tons) (COOL STORE
does not discharge where there is no cooling demand RATE).
during on-peak periods. (e) rate (tons) (COOL SUPPLY
(4) Verify that the system does not operate during a
morning shoulder period where there is no cooling (f) Auxiliary power (watts) (PUMPS + AUX -
demand. kW).

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(g) Tank area (CTANK LOSS - COEFF). This shall be checked by observing tank inlet and
(h) Tank insulation (R-Value) (CTANK LOSS outlet temperatures and system flow, or directly by
reading an inventory meter where the system has
one. \Vhere the system has 110 charge, verify that the
(3) TES
system will still attempt to meet the load through
(a) The TES system is one ofthe above storage.
systems.
Step 4: Force the time to be between noon and 6:00
(b) Initial charge rate of the storage tanks (tons). p.m., and simulate a cooling load by lowering the
Final charge rate of the storage tank (tons). indoor air temperature setpoint below the ambient
(d) Initial discharge rate of the storage tanks temperature. Verify that the tank starts discharging
(tons). and the compressor is off.
Final discharge rate of the storage tank Step 5: Force the time to be between 9:00 a.m. to
(tons). noon, and simulate a cooling load by lowering the
indoor air temperature setpoint below the ambient
(f) Charge test time (hrs).
temperature. Verify that the tank does 110t discharge
(g) Discharge test time (hrs). and the cooling load is met by the compressor.
(h) Tank capacity after charge (ton-hrs). Step 6: Force the time to be between 9:00 p.m. and
(i) Tank capacity after discharge (ton- 9:00 a.m. and simulate a full tank charge. This can
hI's). be done in a couple of ways:
(j) Tank standby storage losses (1) By the inventory sensor limit that
(k) Initial chillcr efficiency (kW/ton) during indicates tank capacity to the energy manage-
charging. ment system so that it indicates a full tank.
(I) Final chiller efficiency (kW/ton) during (2) resetting the coolant temperature that indi-
charging. cates a full charge to a temperature than
the current tank leaving temperature. Verify that
E 805.15.1.2 Functional The functional
the tank charging is stopped.
testing shall comply with the following steps:
Step 7: Force the time to be between noon and 6:00
Step 1: Verify that the TES system and the chilled
p.m. and simulate no cooling load by setting the
water plant is controlled and monitored by an energy
indoor temperature setpoint above the ambient
management system
temperature. Verify that the tank does not discharge
Step 2: Force the time to be between 9:00 p.m. and and the compressor is off.
9:00 a.m., and simulate a partial or no charge of the
E 805.15.2 Acceptance Criteria. Thermal energy
tank. Simulate no cooling load by setting the indoor
storage (TES) system criteria shall be as
temperature setpoint(s) higher than the ambient
follows:
temperature.
(1) Verify that the system is able to charge the storage
Where the tank is full or nearly full of it
tank during off-peak periods where there is no
shall be permitted to adjust the control for
cooling load.
this test. In some cases, the control system will not
permit the chiller to start the process (2) Verify that tank discharges during on-peak cooling
unless a portion of the ice has been melted. The periods.
controls designer shall be to use an inven- (3) that the compressor does not run and the tank
tory meter (a 4-20 mA sensor that indicates water does not discharge where there is no cooling demand
level) to determine whether or not ice-making can during on-peak periods.
commence (e.g., not allow ice-making unless the (4) Verify that the system does not operate during a
inventory meter signal is less than] 7 mA). Where
morning shoulder period where there is no cooling
this is the case, this limit can be reset to 20 mA
demand.
during testing to allow ice making to occur.
(5) Verify that the system operates in direct mode (with
Verify that the TES system starts
(storing This shall be checked by """"'T",na compressor running) during the morning shoulder
flow and inlet and outlet temperatures of the time period.
tank, or directly by reading an inventory meter
where the system has one. E 806.0 Ce.-tificate of Acceptance Forms.
3: Force the time to be between 6:00 p.m. and E 806.1 General. This section includes the certificate
9:00 p.m., and simulate a partial on the tank. acceptance forms referenced in Section E 804.0 and Section
Simulate a cooling load by the indoor E 805.0.
temperature setpoint lower than the ambient temper-
ature. Verify that the TES system starts discharging.

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CERTIFICATE OF ACCEPTANCE
Outdoor Air Acceptance (Page 1 of 3)
Project Namc/ Address:

System Name or Identification/Tag: System Location or Area Served:

Enforcement Agency:

Note: Submit ol/e system that

must demonstrate compliance.

FIELD TECHNICIAN'S DECLARATION STATEMENT

.. I celiify under penalty of peljury the infonnation provided on this form is true and correct.
.. I am the person who performed the acceptance requirements verification reported on this Certificate of Acceptance (Field
Technician).
a I certify that the constructionlinstallation identified on this form complies with the acceptance requirements indicated in
the plans and specifications approved by the enforcement agency, and conforms to the applicable acccptance requirements
and procedures specified in Section E 801.0 through Section E 806.0.
.. I have confirmed that the II1sta llation Certificate(s) for the constructionlinstallation identified 011 this form has been
completed and is posted or made available with the building permit(s) issued for the building.

!Colnpany Name:

Field Technician's Name: Technician's Signature:

- --
Position with Company (Title):

RESPONSIBLE PERSON'S DECLARATION STATEMENT

" I certify under penalty of perjury that I am the Field Technician, or the Field Technician is acting on my behalf as my
employee or my agent and I have reviewed the information provided on this form.
e 1 am a licensed contractor, architect, or engineer who is eligible per the requirements of the Authority Jurisdiction,
in the applicable classification, to take responsibility for the scope of work specified on this document and attest to the decla-
rations in this statement (responsible person).
• I certify that the information provided on this fonn substantiates that the construction/installation identified on this form
complies with the acceptance requirements indicated in the plans and specifications approved by the enforcement agency,
and confonTIs to the applicable acceptance requirements and procedures specified in Section E 801.0 through Section E 806.0 .
., I have confirmed that the Installation Certificate(s) for the constructionlinstallation identified on this form has been
completed and is posted or made available with the permit(s) issued for the building.
" I will ensure that a completed, signed copy of this Certificate of Acceptance shall be posted, or made available with the
building permit(s) issued for the building, and made available to the enforcement agency for all applicable inspections. ]
understand that a signed copy of this Celiificate ofAcceptance is required to be included with the documentation the builder
provides to the building owner at occupancy.
r \ , ..." ... "'" .... " Name: Phone:

Responsible Person's Name: '~,"J~",JlhHV'v Person's Signature:

License: Date Signed: Position With Company (Title):

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CERTIFICATE OF ACCEPTANCE MECH-2A

Outdoor Air Acceptance (Page 2 of 3)
Project Name/Address:

System Name or Identification/Tag: I System Location or Area Served:

__ ___ •• • - - ___ , __ 0· · •• _- •• _ _

Verifj; measured outside airf/mv reading is within ± 10% of the total required outside ailjlOlv valuefound in Section E
[ntent:
thl'Ough Section E 505.1.4
Construction Inspection
1. Instrumentation to perform test includes, but not limited to:
a. Watch.
b. Calibrated means to measure airf10w.
2. Check one of the following:
o Variable Air Volume (VAV) - Check as appropriate:
a. Sensor used to control outdoor air flow must have calibration certificate or be field calibrated.
o Calibration certificate (attach calibration certification).
o Field calibration (attach results).
o Constant Air Volume (CAV) - Check as appropriate:
o System is designed to provide a fixed minimum OSA when the unit is on.

Outdoor Air Acceptance

A.Functional Testing. (Check appropriate column) CAY YAY
a. Verify unit is not in economizer mode during test - check appropriate column.
Step 1: CAY and VAV testing at full supply airflow.
a. Adjust supply to achieve design airflow.
b. M~~~~;~:'~~f~l,td~or airflow reading '(ft3;;;;i-~).-- - -
c. Required outd~or airflow (ft3/min). - ---------.----. . . .- .-- - . --- --.---.
1----·_·_.. ·· --.---- --- ----.--.-.- - .-- . . --- - -
d. Time for outside air damper to stabilize after VAV bl open (minutes).
1-·' - ------- • - -- -- .-- --.--.----.- - --- - . - . - -.-----.•.-.-..--- --- --- . - - - - - --- - .
e. Return to initial conditions (check).
Step 2: YAV testing at reduced supply airflow.
a. Adj List supply airflow to either the sLIm of the minimum zone airflows or 30% of the total design airflow.
b~-M~~~~1;~~d~utd~;1~~i~fl~~~~;di~g --(ft3/~11in )~------ ---- .- -- -- _....... .. -- - - - .---.------ ----- - -.------.
- --- ..._................ . . -- - - ------... --....--------- ... ----._._----_._.- . . -- .. ....

c. Required outdoor airflow (ft 3/min).

- - -- _., ...•

d. Time for outside air damper to stabilize after VAV boxes open and minimum air
flow achieved (minutes).
e. Retum to initial conditions (check).
B. Testing Calculations and Results. CAY YAV
Percent OSA at fuB supply airflow (%OAg\ for Step 1).
a. %OA FA = Measured outside air reading IRequired outside air (Step I b I Step Ie) % %
90%:'S %OAEA:'S 110% Y N Y IN
...

c. Outside air damper position stabilizes within 15 minutes (Step 1d < 15 minutes) Y IN YIN
Percent OSA at reduced supply airflow (o/OOARA 1'0.' Step 2).
a. %OA RA = Measured outside air readinglrequired outside air (Step 2b I Step 2c). % %
-- ---.-~- --- --..--..
.. ---"- - . --- ~ ---

b. 90% :'S %OA RA :'S 110%. Y IN

1--,-,---, . ---- -- - -.-- . - ----.------------..--..-.- -.--.-.- . '-- ,
c. Outside air damper position stabilizes within 15 minutes (Step 2d < 15 minutes). !'i. ,.; " ,..... , ".'.'" Xett! Y IN
:;- .....
Note: Shaded boxes do not apply for CAV systems.
..

'''''" ~
>i
For S[ units: I cubic foot per minute = 0 _00047 m 3/s

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CERTIFICATE OF ACCEPTANCE MECH-2A

Outdoor Air Acceptance (Page 3 of 3)
Name/Address:

Name or Identification/Tag: System Location or Area Served:

C.
Lonstruc:tlon lrlsp1ectlon responses are '-'Ul"~ILlUl"V'lJ & Results responses are positive
D
mc:0111plete OR there is one or more negative (N no) responses
D
VAIJIUJllUL.VUbelow. Use and attach additional if necessary.

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CERTIFICATE OF ACCEPTANCE MECH-3A

Constant Volume Single Zone Unitary Air Conditioner and Heat Pump Systems (Page 1 of 3)

Project Name/Address:
System Name or Identification/Tag: System Location or Area Served:

FIELD TECHNICIAN'S DECLARATION STATEMENT

.. I certify LInder penalty of peljury the information provided on this form is true and correct.
• I am the person who performed the acceptance requirements verification reported on this Certificate of Acceptance (Field
Technician) .
.. I certify that the constructionlinstallation identified on this form complies with the acceptance requirements indicated in
the plans and specifications approved by the enforcement agency, and conforms to the applicable acceptance requirements
and procedures specified in Section E 801.0 through Section E 806.0.
" I have confirmed that the Installation Certificate(s) for the construction/installation identified on this form has been
completed and is posted or made available with the building pennit(s) issued for the building.

Company Name:

Field Technician's Name: Signature:

Date

RESPONSIBLE PERSON'S DECLARATION STATEMENT

• I certify under penalty of pCljury that I am the Field Technician, or the Field Technician is acting on my behalf as my
employee or my agent and I have reviewed the information provided on this form.
e Tam a licensed contractor, architect, or engineer who is eligible per the requirements of the Authority Jurisdiction,
in the applicable classification, to take responsibility for the scope of work specified on this document and attest to the decla-
rations in this statement (responsible person).
" 1 certify that the infonnation provided on this fOlm substantiates that the constructionlinstallation identified on this form
complies with the acceptanee requirements indicated in the plans and specifications approved by the enforcement agency, and
conforms to the applicable acceptance requirements and procedures specified in Section E 801.0 through Section E 806.0 .
. r have confirmed that the Installation Certificate(s) for the constructionlinstallation identified on this form has been
completed and is posted or made available with the pelmit(s) issued for the building.
" I will ensure that a completed, signed copy of this Certificate of Acceptance shall be posted, or made available with the
building permit(s) issued for the building, and made available to the enforcement agency for all applicable inspections. I
understand that a copy ofthis Certificate ofAcceptance is required to be included with the documentation the builder
provides to the building owner at occupancy.
Company Name: :Phone:

Responsible Person's Name: Responsible Person's VI",HU,l\,,..

License: Signed:

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CERTIFICATE OF ACCEPTANCE IVIECH-3A

Constant Volume Single Zone Unitary Air Conditioner and Heat Pump Systems (Page 2 of 3)

Project Name! Address:

System Name or Identification/Tag: ISystem Location or Area Served:

V( f'iJY the :. ?I;. //, "I components q/a constant volum ~ ..,;" unitary air conditioner !lei heat systenlfimc- i
Intent:
tion CUffI:CIl,J; .1. J. '0therrnostat installation and prograJrlm0JI~~!Pl:'I[a~!leatillg, cooling,a.,,:d d~~11per operation.

Construction Inspection
1. Instrumentation to perform test includes, but not limited to:
a. None required
2. Installation
D Thermostat is located within the space-conditioning zone that is served by the HVAC system.
3. Programming (check all of the following):
D Thermostat meets the temperature adjustment and dead band requirements.
D Occupied, unoccupied, and holiday schedules have been programmed per the facility's schedule.
D Preoccupancy purge has been programmed to meet the requirements of Section E 501.0 through Section E 505.1A.

A. Functional Testing Requirements. Operating l\10des

Cooling load during unoccupied condition
Cooling load during occupied condition
l\1anual override
No-load Ig unoccupied condition
Ht'~dB'~ load during unoccupied condition
No-load during' occupied condition
Heating load during occupied condron I
1: Check and the following for each simulation mode required. C D E F G
~~-+--~--;---+-~

a. Supply fan operates continually.

---+--~--+---~-;--~
b. Supply fan turns off. I II
1---I-------------+--+-t--t-t--1r--.I--H
c. Supply fan cycles on and off.
d. System revelis to "occupied" mode to satisfy any condition. I

e. System turns off when manual override time period explres

f. Gas-fired furnace, heat pump, or electric heater stages on.
g. Neither 19 or cooling is provided by the unit
h. No heating is provided by the unit.
-
I. No cooling is provided by the unit
-
j. Compressor stages on.
k. Outside air damper is open to minimum position.
L Outside air damper closes completely.
m. System returned to initial operating conditions after all tests have been completed: YIN

rB_._____________R_e_su_l_ts______________________________________________________________________________________~~A--r_B_r-C_+-D-+_E_'~F__ T<Jl1
Indicate if Passed (P), Failed or NI A (X), fill in appropriate lettel; nI
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CERTIFICATE OF ACCEPTANCE MECH-3A

Constant Volume Single Zone Unitary Air Conditioner and Heat Pump Systems (Page 3 of 3)

Narne/Address:
System Location orArea Served:

C. PASS/FAIL Evaluation. (check one):

D PASS:

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CERTIFICATE OF ACCEPTANCE MECH-4A

Air Distribution Systems Acceptance (Page 1 of 3)
Project Name/Address:

System Name or Identification/Tag: Location or Area Served:

FIELD TECHNICIAN'S DECLARATION STATEMENT

• r ce11ify under penalty of perjUly the information provided on this fom1 is true and COlTect.
.. I am the person who perfonned the acceptance requirements verification reported on this Certificate of Acceptance (Field
Technician) .
.. 1 certify that the construction/installation identified on this form complies with the acceptance requirements indicated in
the plans and specifications approved by the enforcement agency, and conforms to the applicable acceptance requirements
and procedures specified in Section E 801.0 through Section E 806.0 .
. r have confirmed that the Installation Certificate(s) for the construction/installation identified on this form has been
completed and is posted or made available with the building pennit(s) issued for the building.

Name: Signature:

RESPONSIBLE PERSON'S DECLARATION STATEMENT

.. I certify under penalty of perjury that r am the Field Technician, or the Field Technician is acting on my behalf as my
employee or my agent and I have reviewed the information provided on this form.
e I am a licensed contractor, architect, or engineer who is eligible per the requirements of the Authority Having Jurisdiction,

in the applicable classification, to take responsibility for the scope of work specified on this document and attest to the decla-
rations in this statement (responsible person).
.. I certify that the information provided on this fonn substantiates that the eonstructionlinstallation identified on this form
complies with the acceptance requirements indicated in the plans and specifications approved by the enforcement agency, and
confonTIs to the applicable acceptance requirements and procedures specified in Section E 801.0 through Section E 806.0.
co I have confirmed that the Installation Certificate(s) for the constructionlinstallation identified on this form has been

completed and is posted or made available with the pennit(s) issued for the building .
.. r will ensure that a completed, signed copy of this Certificate of Acceptance shall be posted, or made available with the
building pemlit(s) issued for the building, and made available to the enforcement agency for all applicable inspections. I
understand that a signed copy of this Certificate ofAcceptance is required to be included with the documentation the builder
provides to the building owner at occupancy.

<'-Vul-"JHC"VIV Person's Name:

:Position With Company (Title):

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APPENDIX E

CERTIFICATE OF ACCEPTANCE MECH-4A

Air Distribution Systems Acceptance (Page 2 of 3)
Project Name/Address:

System Name or Identification/Tag: System Location or Area Served:

zone must less rate per Section E 501.0 thlVugh Section E 505.1.4,
Intent:
existing single zone ductwork must be less than 15% leakage or other cmnpliance path per Section E 501.0 thmugh
Section E 505.1.4.

Construction Inspection
]. Scope of test New Buildings this test required on New Buildings only if all check boxes I (a) through 1(c) are
checked.
Existing Buildings this test required if l(a) through l(d) are checked.
Ductwork confonns to the following (note if any of these are not checked, then this test is not required):
o 1(a) Connected to a constant volume, single zone air conditioners, heat pumps, or furnaces.
o 1(b) Serves less than 5000 square feet of floor area.
o 1(c) Has more than 25% duct surface area located in one or more of the following spaces.
- Outdoors.
-Aspace directly under a roof where the U-factor of the roof is greater than U-factor of the ceiling.
- A space directly under a roof with fixed vents or openings to the outside or unconditioned spaces.
-- An unconditioned crawlspace.
Other unconditioned spaces.
o 1(d) A duct is extended or any of the following replaced: air handler, outdoor condensing unit of a split
system, cooling or heating coil, or the furnace heat exchanger.
2. Instrumcntation to perform tcst includes:
a. Duct Pressure Test.
3. Material and Installation. Complying new duct systems shall have a checked box for all of the following categories (a)
through (g):
a. Choice of drawbands. (check one of the following) .....- - - -

o Stainless steel won11-drive hose clamps.

---.----.~,.--

o UV-resistant nylon duct ties.

""-"-'-"T-~--'-'"

are not COlnSlnC[eQ

c. Duct leakage tests performed and connections are OlClCKea.
- ---~--." .. -.-.~~~--- -, - ~- .. --.. ~-'---

seams are not sealed with cloth back rubber adhesive tape used in combination with mastic
o and drawbands.
are verified per Section E E 505.1.4.
outdoors has insulation that protected from damage and suitable for outdoor
- -, -"-"-~' -""'---'-'---~"'-' ,----",',-,-"'" ,-,-,

g. A been affixed to the exterior surface of the air handler access door per E 501.0
Section E 505.1.4.

For SI units: 1 square foot 0.0929 m 2

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CERTIFICATE OF ACCEPTANCE MECH-4A

Air Distribution Systems Acceptance (Page 3 of 3)
Name/Address:

Name or Identification/Tag: System Location or Area Served:

Air Distribution System Leakage Diagnostic.

The installing contractor must pressure test eVe1}' new HVAC systems that meet the IP(J'IJ1lpm!f'nrS (?f'Secfion E 501.0 through
Section 505,1.4 and evelY retrofit to existing HVA C sY5'tems that meet the requirements E 501.0 through Sectioll E
505.1.4.
RATED FAN FLOW (applies to all systems) l\1easured Values
1.
but heating only units) in tons.
only units) kBtu/h.

Cooling capacity in tons [ (Line # 1a) x 400 ft 3/min/ton].

Heating only cap, kBtu/h [ (Line # 1b) x 21.7
Total calculated supply fan flow 2(a) or 2(b) ft 3/min.

NEW CONSTRUCTION OR ENTIRE NE\'" DUCT SYSTEl\-l ALTERATION:

n.rF'ce'''''''7<1t,r.11 test results (ft3/min 25 Pa),
4.
5.

Enter per minute): Pre-test eXlstlrlg duct system

prior to duct system alteration, equipment change-out, or both,
per minute): Final test of new duct system or
altered duct system for duct system alteration, equipment change-out, or both.
TEST OR VERIFICATION STANDARDS: For altered duct system andlor HVAC equipment change-out use one of
the three tests or verification standards for compliance:
8. percentage <15%
% 0 Pass 0 Fail
,:=_~~_:"~.~ . . :.'.~:/. . .:==::==::::::::-: (Line
:-::-:=:-::-:===.. 3)] x 100
9.
% o Pass o Fail
10. and verifica-
% o Pass o Fail
o Pass o Fail
I metric ton = 1000 kg

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CERTIFICATE OF ACCEPTANCE MECH-SA

Air Economizer Controls Acceptance (Page 1 of 3)
Project Name/Address:

System Name or Identification/Tag: System Location or Area Served:

'Enforcement Agency: Permit Number:

Note: Subrnit one Certificate a/Acceptance/or each ,',)'stem that Enforcement Agency ,-"lH,"'''',U by/Date
mllst demonstrate compliance.

FIELD TECHNICIAN'S DECLARATION STATEMENT

'" I certify under penalty of perjury the information provided on this form is true and correct.
'" I am the person who performed the acceptance requirements verification reported on this Certificate of Acceptance (Field
Technician).
'" 1 certify that the constructionlinstallation identified on this form complies with the acceptance requirements indicated in
the plans and specifications approved by the enforcement agency, and conforms to the applicable acceptance requirements
and procedures specified in Section E 801.0 through Section E 806.0.
• I have confirmed that the Installation Certi±lcate(s) for the constructionlinstallation identified on this form has been
completed and is posted or made available with the building permit(s) issued for the building.

Company Name:

Field Technician's Name: Field Technician's Signature:

Date Signed: Company (Title):

RESPONSIBLE PERSON'S DECLARATION STATEMENT

'" J certify under penalty of perjury that I am the Field Technician, or the Field Technician is acting on my behalf as my
employee or my agent and I have reviewed the information provided on this form.
e I am a licensed contractor, architect, or engineer who is eligible per the requirements of the Authority Having Jurisdiction,

in the applicable classification, to take responsibility for the scope of work specified on this document and attest to the decla-
rations in this statement (responsible person).
• I certify that the information provided on this form substantiates that the constlUctionlinstallation identified on this form
complies with the acceptance requirements indicated in the plans and specifications approved by the enforcement agency, and
conforms to the applicable acceptance requirements and procedures specified in Section E 801.0 through Section E 806.0.
• I have confirmed that the Installation Certificate(s) for the constructionlinstallation identified on this form has been
completed and is posted or made available with the permit(s) issued for the building.
" 1 will ensure that a completed, signed copy of this Certificate of Acceptance shall be posted, or made available with the
building permit(s) issued for the building, and made available to the enforcement agency for all applicable inspections. I
understand that a signed copy of this Certificate ofAcceptance is required to be included with the documentation the builder
provides to the building owner at occupancy.

Company Name: Phone:

Responsible Person's Name: Responsible Person's Signature:

License: Date Signed: Position With Company (Title):

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CERTIFICATE OF ACCEPTANCE IVIECH-SA

Air Economizer Controls Acceptance (Page 2 of 3)
Project Name/Address:

System Name or Identification/Tag: Location or Area Served:

ISY

Intent: V£ 'if)' that economizers fimction pmperly. I

Construction Inspection
1. Instrumentation to perform test: leI 1t:s but not limited to:
a. Handheld temperature probes calibration.
Date: (must be within last year).
b. Multimeter capable of measuring ohms and milliamps.
2. Test method (check one of the following):
D Economizer comes from HVAC system manufacturer installed by and has been factory calibrated and tested.
Attach documentation and complete certification statement. No functional testing required.
D Economizer field installed and field tested or factory installed and field tested.
3. Installation (check all of the following first level boxes).
D Economizer lockout setpoint complies with Section E 501.0 through Section E 505.1.4.
D Economizer lockout control sensor is located to prevent false lrlin '-'
Ps.

D System is designed to provide up to 100% outside air without over-pressurizing the building.
D For systems \vith DDC controls lockout sensor(s) are either factory calibrated or field calibrated.
D For systems with non-DDC controls, manufacturer's startup and testing procedures have been applied.

A. Functional Testing.
Step 1: Disable demand control ventilation systems (if applicable).
Step 2: Enable the economizer and simulate a cooling demand large enough to drive the economizer fully open
(check and verify the following).
D Economizer damper modulates 100% open.
. ..

D Return air damper modulates 100% closed.

D Where applicable, verify that the economizer remains 100% open when the cooling demand can no longer be met by
the economizer alone. ..

D All applicable fans and dampers operate as intended to maintain building pressure.
D The unit heating is disabled.
Step 3: Simulate a cooling load and disable the economizer (check and verify the following).
D Economizer damper closes to its minimum position.
D All applicable fans and dampers operate as intended to maintain building pressure.
-.-.-~---- .. -

D The unit heating is disabled.

Step 4: Simulate a heating demand and enable the economizer (check and verify the following).
D Economizer damper closes to its minimum position.
Step 5: System returned to initial operating conditions. II ""N
J.f

B. Testing Results.
Step 1: ~ilnul~tec??linfSloadand enabl~
the economizer (: check boxes are complete).
~
......--
Step-i:-
- ~-.
Sin1ulate c-ooling load
~~---~~ -_.
disable the economizer (all check boxi are complete).
Step 3: Simulate heating demand and enable the economizer (all check boxes are complete).

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APPENDIX E

CERTIFICATE OF ACCEPTANCE MECH-SA

Air Economizer Controls Acceptance (Page 3 of 3)
Project Name/Address:

System Name or Identification/Tag: ISystem Location or Area Served;

Co •PASS/FAIL Evaluation (check one):
D 'PASS: All Construction Inspection responses are complete and Testing Results responses are "Pass".
FAIL: Any Construction Inspection responses are incomplete OR there is one or more "Fail" responses in Testing
D
Results section. Provide explanation below. Use and attach additional pages if necessary.
~--~- -- - -.~~------.-----~ -~ -_. ---~-~--.~--
~ ~~~

f--~~·

I~-

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CERTIFICATE OF ACCEPTANCE MECH-6A

Demand Control Ventilation Systems Acceptance (Page 1 of 3)
Name!Address:

System Name or Identification/Tag: System location or Area Served:

: Enforcement Agency:

Note: Submit one Enforcement Agency

must demollstrate COInmWli!r:e.

FIELD TECHNICIAN'S DECLARATION STATEMENT

.. I certify under penalty ofpe\jury the infonnation provided on this form is true and conect.
.. I am the person who perfonned the acceptance requirements verification reported on this Certificate of Acceptance (Field
Technician).
<I T certify that the construction/installation identified on this fonn complies with the acceptance requirements indicated in
the plans and specifications approved by the enforcement agency, and conforms to the applicable acceptance requirements
and procedures specified in Section E 801.0 through Section E 806.0.
<I I have confirmed that the Installation Certificate(s) for the construction/installation identified on this form has been
completed and is posted or made available with the building pennit(s) issued for the building.
Company Name:

Technician's Name: Field Technician's Signature:

Date Signed: 1Jr.'Cl"'r." wi th Company

RESPONSIBLE PERSON'S DECLARATION STATEMENT

co I certify under penalty of pel:iury that I am the Field Technician, or the Field Technician is acting on my behalf as my

employee or my agent and I have reviewed the infOlmatiol1 provided on this form .
.. T am a licensed cOl1tractOl~ architect, or engineer who is eligible per the requirements of the Authority Having Jurisdiction,
in the appl icable classification, to take responsibility for the scope of work specified on this document and attest to the decla-
rations in this statement (responsible person).
" I certify that the infonnation provided on this fonn substantiates that the construction/installation identified on this fonn
complies with the acceptance requirements indicated in the plans and specifications approved by the enforcement agency, and
conforms to the applicable acceptance requirements and procedures specified in Section E 801.0 through Section E 806.0.
• I have confirmed that the Installation Certificate(s) for the constructionlinstallation identified on this form has been
completed and is posted or made available with the pennit(s) issued for the building.
" I will ensure that a completed, signed copy of this Certificate of Acceptance shall be posted, or made available with the
building pcrmit(s) issued for the building, and made available to the enforcement agency for all applicable inspections. I
understand that a signed copy of this Certificate ofAcceptance is required to be included with the documentation the builder
provides to the building owner at occupancy.

Company Name:

Responsible Person's Name: Responsible Person's Signature:

Signed: Position With Company

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CERTIFICATE OF ACCEPTANCE IVIECH-6A

Demand Control Ventilation Systems Acceptance (Page 2 of 3)
Project Name/Address:

System Name or Identification/Tag: System Location or Area Served:

---~"-.-~

fhat systems to emplo}' demand controlled ventilalion can vmy outside ventilation.flow rates Oil
Intent:
maintaining interior carbon dioxide (CO:) concentration setpoints,

Construction Inspection
1, Instrumentation to perform test inc1udes~ but not limited to:
a, Calibrated handheld CO 2 analyzer.
b. Manufacturer's calibration kit.
c, Calibrated CO 2 /air mixtures.
2, Instal1ation.
o The sensor is located in the high density space between 3 feet and 6 feet above the floor or at the anticipated level
of the occupants heads.
3. Documentation of all carbon dioxide control sensors includes (check one of the following):
a. Calibration method.
o Factory-calibration certificate (certificate must be attached).
o Field calibrated,
b. Sensor accuracy.
o Certified by manufacturer to be no more than +/- 75 ppm calibration certificate must be attached.
A. Functional Testing. Results
a. Disable economizer controls,
b, air CO 2 concentration (select one of the following).
o Measured dynamically using CO 2 sensor.
~"~~~"" "~"-"~ ~ L-=======:-:-:~== ppm
c, Interior CO 2 concentration setpoint (Outside CO2 concentration + 600 ppm). ppm
Step 1: Simulate a signal at or slightly above the CO 2 setpoint or follow manufacturers recommended testing proce-
dures.
o For single zone units, outdoor air damper modulates opens to satisfy the total ventilation air called for in the certificate
of compliance.
"~--" "-~~-"-"-"~- --
o For multiple zone units, either outdoor air damper or zone damper modulate open to satisfy the zone ventilation
requirements,
Step 2: Simulate signal well below the CO 2 setpoint or foUow manufacturers recommended procedures.
o For
....
zone units, outdoor air damper modulates to the design minimum value .
~~~-~.~~ ... ~ ~-~~-.--~-~.~

o For multiple zone units, either outdoor air damper or zone damper modulate to satisfy the reduced zone ventilation
requirements.
Step 3: System returned to initial operating conditions. YIN

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CERTIFICATE OF ACCEPTANCE MECH-6A

Demand Control Ventilation Systems Acceptance (Page 3 of 3)
Project Name/Address:

System Name or Identification/Tag: System Location or Area Served:

C.
o All Construction Inspection responses are complete
~
Testing Results responses are
----~~~---.-------

Any Construction responses are incomp1ete OR there is one or more "Fail" responses in
o Results section. Provide below. Use and attach additional pages
~--~-~----~-... -
~~~.- ...... ~.- . . . . . . ..

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ERTIFICATE OF ACCEPTANCE MECH-7A

(Page 1 of 2)

Name or Identification/Tag: System Location or Area Servcd:

Entorcement Agcncy:

Note: 5,~V'item that byiDate

DECLARATION STATEMENT
.. I certify under pena1ty ofpeljUly the information provided on this fon11 is true and correct.
I am the person who performed the acceptance requirements verification reported on this Certificate of Acceptance (Field
Technician) .
.. I certify that the constructionlinstallation identified on this fonn complies with the acceptance requirements indicated in
the plans and specifications approved by the enforcement agency, and conforms to the applicable acceptance requirements
and procedures spccified in Section E 801.0 through Section E 806.0.
I have confirmed that the Installation Certi ficate( s) for the construction/installation identified on this form has been
completed and is posted or made available with the building permit(s) issued for the building.

Company Name:

Field Technician's Name: !Field Techl~lcian 's Signature:

Date Position with Company (Title):

RESPONSIBLE PERSON'S DECLARATION STATEMENT

.. I certify under penalty of peljury that 1 am the Field Technician, or the Field Technician is acting on my behalf as my
employee or my agent and 1 have reviewed the information provided on this form.
s I am a licensed contractor, architect, or engineer who is eligible per the requirements of the Authority Having Jurisdiction,

in the applicable classification, to take responsibility for the scope of work specitied on this document and attest to the decla-
rations in this statement (responsible person).
" I celtify that the information provided on this form substantiates that the construction/installation identified on this fonn
complies with the acceptance requirements indicated in the plans and specifications approved by the enforcement agency, and
conforms to the applicable acceptance requirements and procedures specified in Section E 801.0 through Section E 806.0.
.. I have confirmed that the Installation Certificate(s) for the construction/installation identified on this form has been
completed and is posted or made available with the pennit(s) issued for the building .
.. I will ensure that a completed, signed copy of this Celtificate ofAcceptance shall be posted, or made available with the building
pennit(s) issued for the building, and madc available to the enforcement agency for all applicable inspections. T understand
that a signed copy of this Certitlcate of Acceptance is required to be included with the documentation the builder provides to
the building owner at occupancy.

Company Name: Phone:

Responsible Person's Name: Responsible Person's Signature:

License: Date Signed: Position \Vith Company (Title):

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CERTIFICATE OF ACCEPTANCE MECH-7A

Supply Fan VFD Acceptance (Page 2 of 2)
Project Name/Address:

System Name or IdentificationlTag: ISystem Location or Area Served:

Intent: ! Vertfj; that the--supplyfan
---
in a variahle air volwne application modulates to meet ,~ystem ailflmv demand.
--.-.-.--.---..-.-.. .
-----~---.--~--.- -~.-- .. _ .. ~~
- -- --- . - -"--".-----------------------"-~-----------------~- ----- -_.. ---.-.-~-.-~----
_0 _______ 0______ . _ - - - - -
------ ..... ..

Construction Inspection
- . -- - ----_.. _--_.._- - --"- --- - _.._-
1 Instrumentation to perfom1 test includes, but not limited to:
a. Calibrated differential pressure gauge.
2 Installation.
D Discharge static pressure sensors are either factory calibrated or field-calibrated.
D The static pressure location, setpoint, and reset control meets the requirements of Section E 501.0 through Section E
505.104.
3 Documentation of all discharge static pressure sensors including (check one oftbe following):
D Field-calibrated.
D Calibration complete, all pressure sensors within 10% of calibrated reference sensor.

A. Functional Testing. R.esults

Step 1: Drive aU VAV boxes to achieve design airflow.
a. Supply fan controls modulate to increase capacity. YIN
b. Supply fan maintains discharge static pressure within +/-10% ofthe current operating setpoint. YIN
c. Supply fan controls stabilize within a 5 minute period. YIN
Step 2: Drive aU VAV boxes to minimum flow.
a. Supply fan controls modulate to decrease capacity. YIN
~- ~~ ~--.-.- -,--,~ ~ --" - - -~--~. - . ~. ..........

b. Current operating setpoint has decreased (for systems with DDC to the zone level). N
c. Supply fan maintains discharge static pressure within +/-10% of the current operating setpoint. YIN
d. Supply fan controls stabilize within a 5 minute period. YIN
Step 3: System returned to initial operating conditions. YIN
B. Testing Results. PASS / FAIL
~.

Step 1: Drive all VAV boxes to achieve design airflow. __ - ___ ~'~' __ ~"_O __ " __
- - ~ - ~.o~

Step 2: Drive all VAV boxes to minimum flow.

C. PASS I FAIL Evaluation (check one): - - - ___"__• _ _ _ ~ _ _ ~ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ o~ ___ ~o _ _ _ _ _ _ • _ _ _ _ - _o~ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ ."". __ oo __ ~_o _ _ _ _ _ 0_0 _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _

D PASS: All Construction Inspection responses are complete and all Testing Results responses are "Pass".
FAIL: Any Co~st~i~ctiol~Tnspectiol~responses are incomplete OR there is one or more "Fail" responses~~Testil~g
0
Results section. Provide explanation below. Use and attach additional pages if necessary.

...~ .

.... -

..

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CERTIFICATE OF ACCEPTANCE MECH-SA

Valve Leakage Test (Page 1 of 2)
Name/ Address:

Name or IdentificationlTag: System Location or Area Served:

FIELD TECHNICIAN'S DECLARATION STATEMENT

.. I certify under penalty of peljury the information provided on this fonn is true and conect.
.. I am the person who performed the acceptance requirements verification reported on this Certificate of Acceptance (Field
Technician ).
.. I that the construction/installation identified on this fonn complies with the acceptance requirements indicated in
the plans and specifications approved by the enforcement agency, and confonns to the applicable acceptance requirements
and procedures specified in Section E 801.0 through Section E 806.0.
o I have confirmed that the Installation Certificate(s) for the construction/installation identified on this form has been

completed and is posted or made available with the building pemlit(s) issued for the building.
Company Name:

Field Technician's

RESPONSIBLE PERSON'S DECLARATION STATEMENT

.. I under penalty of perjury that I am the Field Technician, or the Field Technician is acting on my behalf as my
pl,\1,nlt\,,~>P or my agent and I have reviewed the infonnation provided on this fonn.
e I am a licensed contractor, architect, or who is eligible per the requirements of the Authority Having Jurisdiction,
in the applicable classification, to take responsibility for the scope of work specified on this document and attest to the decla-
rations in this statement (responsible
• I certify that the infonnation provided on this fmID substantiates that the construction/installation identified on this foml
complies with the acceptance requirements indicated in the plans and specifications approved by the enforcement agency, and
conforms to the applicable acceptance requirements and procedures specified in Section E 801.0 through Section E 806.0 .
.. I have confirmed that the Installation Certificate(s) for the construction/installation identified on this form has been
completed and is posted or made available with the permit(s) issued for the building.
.. I will ensure that a completed, signed copy of this Celiificate of Acceptance shall be posted, or made available with the
building permit(s) issued for the building, and made available to the enforcement agency for all applicable inspections. I
understand that a signed copy of this Certitlcate ofAcceptance is required to be included with the documentation the builder
provides to the building owner at occupancy_
,Company Name:
I

! Person's Name:

'ticense: Position With Company

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CERTIFICATE OF ACCEPTANCE MECH-SA

Valve leakage Test (Page 2 of 2)
Project Name/Address:

System Name or Identification/Tag: System Location or Area Served:

systems are designed to withstand the pump pressure over the/iill range
Intent:

Construction Inspection
I Instrumentation to perform test includes~ but not limited to:
a. Calibrated differential pressure gauge.
b. Pump curve submittals showing the shutoff head.
2 Installation.
D Valve and piping aITangements were installed per the design drawings.

A. Functional Testing. Pump Tag (Id) ResuUs

Step 1: Determine pump dead head pressure.

a. Close pump discharge isolation valve. YIN
~~ ... ~.~.~ ... ~~~~- ....

the differential pump pressure. Feet \Vater

Column =
~~ ..- .._...~~ ~~-I-~'~"
Feet Water

measurement across the pump Y N

e~Open pumpdl scllarge iso~latlon-v-alve. Y N
systems being tested. If three-way valves are present, the bypass

.tt""'",ntt,, I pump pressure in feet

within 5% of the measurement y

YIN

C. PASS I FAIL Evaluation (check one):

o IPASS: All Construction Inspection responses are complete and all Testing Results responses are lIPass".
o Any Construction Inspection responses are one or more "Fail H responses
I Results section. Provide explanation below. Use and attach additional pages if necessary.

For S1 units: 1 inch water column 0.249 kPa

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CERTIFICATE OF ACCEPTANCE MECH-9A

Supply Water Temperature Reset Controls Acceptance (Page 1 of 2)
Project Name/ Address:

System Name or Identification/Tag: System Location or Area Served:

FIELD TECHNICIAN'S DECLARATION STATEMENT

.. I certify under penalty of perjury the information provided on this form is true and correct.
. r am the person who performed the acceptance requirements verification reported on this Certificate of Acceptance (Field
Technician).
.. I cel1ify that the construction/installation identified on this form complies with the acceptance requirements indicated in
the plans and specifications approved by the enforcement agency, and conforms to the applicable acceptance requirements
and procedures specified in Section E 801.0 through Section E 806.0 .
.. I have confirmed that the Installation Certificate(s) for the construction/installation identified on this foml has been
completed and is posted or made available with the building permit(s) issued for the building.

COl11T)anIY Name:

Field Technician's Signature:

i Pasiti-oll with Company (fitle):

I

RESPONSIBLE PERSON'S DECLARATION STATEMENT

.. T certify under penalty of perjury that I am the Field Technician, or the Field Technician is acting on my behalf as my
employee or my agent and I have reviewed the information provided on this foml .
.. I am a licensed contractor, architect, or engineer who is eligible per the requirements of the Authority Having Jurisdiction,
in the applicable classification, to take responsibility for the scope of work specified on this document and attest to the decla-
rations in this statement (responsible person).
.. I certify that the infonnation provided on this form substantiates that the construction/instal1ation identified on this form
complies with the acceptance requirements indicated in the plans and specifications approved by the enforcement agency, and
conforms to the applicable acceptance requirements and procedures specif1ed in Section E 801.0 through Section E 806.0.
• I have confirmed that the Installation Certificate(s) for the construction/installation identified on this form has been
completed and is posted or made available with the permit(s) issued for the building .
.. [will ensure that a completed, signed copy of this Certificate of Acceptance shall be posted, or made available with the
building pennit(s) issued for the building, and made available to the enforcement agency for all applicable inspections. I
understand that a signed copy of this Certificate ofAcceptance is required to be included with the documentation the builder
provides to the build ing owner at occupancy.

Phone:

i Responsible Person's Name:

License: Position With Company (Title):

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CERTIFICATE OF ACCEPTANCE MECH-9A

Supply Water Temperature Reset Controls Acceptance (Page 2 of 2)
Project Name/Address:

System Name or Identification/Tag: System Location or Area Served:

Ensure HY.lter temperatures are automatically lE,)'et

Intent:
loads or outdoor air /Pl1lllProtllrp as indicated in the conttv! sec rUejflCe's. j

Construction Inspection
1 Instrumentation to perform test includes, but not limited to:
a. Calibrated reference temperature sensor or drywell bath.
2 Installation
o Supply water temperature sensors have been either factory or field calibrated.
3 Documentation of bydronic system supply temperature sensors including (check one of the following):
o Field-calibrated
o Calibration complete, hydronic system supply temperature sensors within I % of calibrated reference sensor or
dryweU bath.

A. Functional Testing.
Step 1: Test maximum reset value.
a. Change reset control variable to its maximum value. Y/]\
b. Verify that chilled or hot water temperature setpoint is reset to appropriate value. YIN
c. Verify that actual system temperature f'1~'''''lI~'''''' to within 2% new Y/1\'
2: Test reset
a. Change reset control variable to its minimum value.
, , ,~"~~~"~,~ "

b. Verify that chilled or water temperature setpoint is reset to appropriate value.

c. Verify that actual system temperature changes to 2% new "''''1-''-'''''''
Step 3: Test maximum reset value.
a. Restore reset control variable to automatic control. YIN
~~----~ ~---"-

that chilled or hot water temperature setpoint is reset to appropriate value. IN

that actual supply temperature to meet setpoint. YIN
"-,~"''''',-- ..,---''
d. Verify that actual supply temperature to within 2% of the new setpoint.

C. PASS I FAIL Evaluation (cbeck one):

PASS: All Construction Inspection responses are complete and all Testing Results responses are "Pass".
FAIL: Any Construction Inspection responses are incomplete OR there is onc or more responses in Testing
Results section. Provide explanation below. Use and attach additional pages if necessary.

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APPENDIX E

CERTIFICATE OF ACCEPTANCE MECH-10A

Hydronic System Variable Flow Control Acceptance (Page 1 of 3)
Project Name! Address:

System Name or Identification/Tag: System Location or Area Served:

FIELD TECHNICIAN'S DECLARATION STATEMENT

.. I certify under penalty of perjury the information provided on this form is true and correct.
" I am the person who performed the acceptance requirements verification reported on this Certificate of Acceptance (Field
Technician).
• I cel1ify that the constructionlinstallation identified on this form complies with the acceptance requirements indicated in
the plans and specifications approved by the enforcement agency, and conforms to the applicable acceptance requirements
and procedures specified in Section E 801.0 through Section E 806.0 .
.. I have confirmed that the Installation Certificate(s) for the constructionlinstallation identified on this form has been
completed and is posted or made available with the building pennit(s) issued for the building.
Company Name:

Field ~V'-'lJlJl'''''I<''11 Name: i Field Technician's Signature:

Date Signed: Position with Company

RESPONSIBLE PERSON'S DECLARATION STATEMENT

" I certify under penalty of peljury that I am the Field Technician, or the Field Technician is acting on my behalf as my
employee or my agent and I have reviewed the information provided on this form.
" I am a licensed contractor, architect, or engineer who is eligible per the requirements of the Authority Having Jurisdiction,
in the applicable classification, to take responsibility for the scope of work specified on this docmnent and attest to the decla-
rations in this statement (responsible person).
" T certify that the information provided on this form substantiates that the construction/installation identified on this form
complies with the acceptance requirements indicated in the plans and specifications approved by the enforcement agency, and
confomls to the applicable acceptance requirements and procedures specified in Section E 801.0 through Section E 806.0.
" I have confimled that the Installation Certificate(s) for the construction/installation identified on this form has been
completed and is posted or made available with the pel1l1it(s) issued for the building.
" I will ensure that a completed, signed copy of this Cel1ificatc of Acceptance shall be posted, or madc available with the
building pennit(s) issued for the building, and made available to the enforcement agency for all applicable inspections. I
understand that a signed copy of this Certificate ofAcceptance is required to be included with the documentation the builder
provides to the building owner at occupancy.
Company Name: ~-IPhone:

Responsible Person's Name: Responsible Person's

Signed: Position With Company (Title):

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CERTIFICATE OF ACCEPTANCE MECH-1

Hydronic System Variable Flow Control Acceptance (Page 2 of 3)
Project Name/Address:

System Name or Ll1entltlcatiOll( System Location or Area Served:

Ensure that through each

Intent:

Construction Inspection
1. Instrumentation to perform test includes, but not limited to:
a. Calibrated differential pressure gauge.
2. Installation
o Pressure sensors are either factory calibrated or field-calibrated.
o Pressure sensor location, setpoint, and reset control meets the requirements of Section E 501.0 through Section E
505.1A.
3. Documentation of all control pressure sensors including (check one of the following):
a. Factory-calibrated (proof required).
o Factory-calibration certificate.
b. Field-calibrated.
o Calibration complete, all pressure sensors within 10% of calibrated reference sensor.
A. Functional Testing. Results
Step 1: Design flow test.
pen control valves to achieve a minimum of90% of design flow. YIN
that the pump
c.
d. control sens01: (Feet Water
e. system pressure 0VLpVlllH. (Feet Water ~VIYUUJ

f. Is the pressure reading Id within 5%

g. Did the system operation stabilize within 5 minutes
Step 2: Low flow test
a. Close coil control valves to achieve a maximum of 50% of design flow. YIN
Verify that the current (for systems with DDC to the
--
zone....
.................
~ .. ............- --.
~ ~
YIN
Verify that the current (for all other ''{ IN

YIN
--. . . - -···-··············-·····_-1- ·Y/N
YIN
YIN

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CERTIFICATE OF ACCEPTANCE MECH-10A

Hydronic System Variable Flow Control Acceptance (Page 3 of 3)
Project Name/Address:

System Name or Identification/Tag: ISystem Location or Area Served:

C. PASS / FAIL Evaluation (check one):

0 PASS: All Construction J nspection responses are complete and all Testing Results responses are "Pass".
~~~~

FAIL: Any Construction Inspection responses are incomplete OR there is one or more "Fail" responses in Testing
0
Results section. Provide expla Id below. Use and attach additional page: if necessary.
~~

~ ~~~~~~~

~~~

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CERTIFICATE OF ACCEPTANCE MECH-11A

Automatic Demand Shed Control Acceptance (Page 1 of 2)
Project Name/Address:

System Name or ldentification/Tag: System Location or Area Served:

Enforcement Agency:

FIELD TECHNICIAN'S DECLARATION STATEMENT

.. r certify under penalty of peljury the infonnation provided on this form is true and COlTect.
.. I am the person who performed the acceptance requirements verification reported on this Certificate of Acceptance (Field
Technician) .
.. I certify that the construction/installation identified on this form complies with the acceptance requirements indicated in
the plans and specifications approved by the enforcement agency, and conforms to the applicable acceptance requirements
and procedures specified in Section E 801.0 through Section E 806.0 .
.. I have confirmed that the Installation Certificate( s) for the constructionlinstallation identified on this form has been
completed and is posted or made available with the building permit(s) issued for the building.

Company Name:
!_.. . ___ ····.w_••. w __ _

I Field Technician's Name: Field Technician's Signature:

- ~---~ .. -.---.~-

Position with Company (Title):

RESPONSIBLE PERSON'S DECLARATION STATEMENT

.. I certify under penalty of perjury that T am the Field Technician, or the Field Technician is acting on my behalf as my
employee or my agent and I have revicwed the information provided on this form.
.. I am a licensed contractor, architect, or engineer who is eligible per the requircments of the Authority Having Jurisdiction,
in the applicable classification, to take responsibility for the scope of work specified on this document and attest to the decla-
rations in this statement (responsible person).
.. J certify that the information provided on this form substantiates that the construction/installation identified on this form
complies with the acceptance requirements indicated in the plans and specifications approved by the enforcement agency, and
conforms to the applicable acceptance requirements and procedures specified in Section E 80 1.0 through Section E 806.0 .
.. I have confirmed that the Installation Certificate(s) for the construction/installation identified on this form has been
completed and is posted or made available with the pelTl1it(s) issued for the building.
.. I will ensure that a completed, signed copy of this Certificate of Acceptance shall be posted, or made available with the
building pennit(s) issued for the building, and made available to the enforcement agency for all applicable inspections. I
understand that a signed copy of this Certificate ofAcceptance is required to be included with the documentation the builder
provides to the building owner at occupancy.

Company Name: Phone:

r

Responsible Person's Signature:

Date Signed: I-'n"'''lr''~ With Company

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CERTIFICATE OF ACCEPTANCE MECH·11A

Automatic Demand Shed Control Acceptance (Page 2 of 2)
Project Name/Address:

System Name or Identification/Tag: System Location or Area Served:

Intent: demand shed sequences have been pmperZv pmgrammed into the DDC system.
------- --~-- ----_ .._- --- -----

Construction Inspection
1. Instmmentation to perfonll test includes, but not iimited to:
a. None.
2. Installation.
o The EMCS front end interface enables activation of the central demand shed controls.

A. Functional Testing. Tag (Jd)

Step 1: Engage the demand shed controls.

a. Engage the central demand shed control YIN
b. Verify that the current operating temperature "__ '!"'VI"" spaces Increases by
UV,,,"d.'''·V'-U

the proper amount.

c. Verify that the current operating temperature setpoint in a sample of critical spaces not change.
Step 2: Disengage the demand shed controls.
a. Ul~;enQ'a{le the central demand shed control signal. YIN
HVll"-"l1UvUl spaces returns to
their original value.
c. Verify that the current opel=ating temperature setpoint not Y
chan e.
B. Testing Results. PASS I FAIL
Test passes if all answers are yes in Step 1 and Step 2. o 0

C. PASS I FAIL Evaluation (check one):

o PASS: All Construction Inspection responses are complete and all Results responses are ItPass lt •
FAIL: Any Construction Inspection responses are incomplete OR there is one or more Testing
o Results section. Provide explanation below. Use and attach additional pages ifnecessary.

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 APPEI\lDIX E

CERTIFICATE OF ACCEPTANCE
Fault Detection and Diagnostics (FDD) for Packaged Direct-Expansion Units (Page 1 of 3)

Project Name! Address:

System Name or Idcntification/Tag: System Location or Area Served:

one ,-dl\.\"U.U by/Date

must demonstrate compliance.

FIELD TECHNICIAN'S DECLARATION STATEMENT

" I certify under penalty of pel~iury the information provided on this form is true and correct.
.. I am the person who performed the acceptance requirements verification reported on this Certificate of Acceptance (Field
Technician).
.. I certify that the constructionlinstallation identified on this form complies with the acceptance requirements indicated in
the plans and specifications approved by the enforcement agency, and conforms to the applicable acceptance requirements
and procedures specified in Section E 80l.0 through Section E 806.0.
" I have confirmed that the Installation Certificate(s) for the constructionlinstallation identified on this form has been
completed and is posted or made available with the building permit(s) issued for the building.

Company Name:

Field Technician's Name: Signature:

Position with Company

RESPONSIBLE PERSON'S DECLARATION STATEMENT

.. I certify under penalty of pe~jury that I am the Field Technician, or the Field Technician is acting on my behalf as my
employee or my agent and [ have reviewed the information provided on this form.
e I am a licensed contractor, architect, or engineer who is per the requirements of the Authority Jurisdiction,
in the applicable classification, to take responsibility for the scope of work specified on this document and attest to the decla-
rations in this statement (rcsponsible person) .
.. I certifY that the information provided on this form substantiates that the constructionlinstallation identified on this form
complies with the acceptance requirements indicated in the plans and specifications approved by the enforcement agency, and
conforms to the applicable acceptance requirements and procedures specified in Section E 801.0 through Section E 806.0.
• I have confirmed that the Installation Certificate( s) for the construction/installation identified on this form has been
completed and is posted or made available with the permit(s) issued for the building .
.. I will ensure that a completed, signed copy of this Certificate of Acceptance shall be posted, or made available with the
building permit(s) issued for the building, and made available to the enforcement agency for all applicable inspections. I
understand that a signed copy of this Certificate ofAcceptance is required to be included with the documentation the builder
provides to the building owner at occupancy.

Company Name: Phone:

I Responsible Person's Name: Responsible Person's Signature:

I

. License: Date IJr.C11-,Ir.n With Company

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APPENDIX E

CERTIFICATE OF ACCEPTANCE MECH-12A

Fault Detection and Diagnostics (FDD) for Packaged Direct-Expansion Units (Page 2 of 3)

Project Name/Address:
Name or Identification/Tag: System Location or Area Served:

automated/elllit detection and

Intent:
nLlic/aU;r(;'a units.

Construction Inspection
1. Instrumentation to perform test includes, but not limited to:
a. List of instlUmentation may be needed or included.
2. Installation.
o that FDD hardware is installed on equipment by the manufacturer and that equipment make and model
include factory-installed FDD hardware that matches the information indicated on copies of the manufacturer's cut
sheets and on the plans and specifications.

a. A fault detection and diagnostics (FDD) system for direct-expansion pal:':K~lge:Q units shall contain the following
features to be for credit in the calculation method:
b. The unit shall include a TaC:IOl·v-mSTaI.I.CU UlvClULJ.(UIU to no YIN
more than 2°F.
c. The ul1itshalfi11cltldedlrect~drTve actuators on outside air and return air dampers. YIN
d. The unit~shall include an integrated economizer with either differential dry-bulb or rl1t'h~I'Ic>ntl'A YIN
enthal py control.
e. The unit shall include a low temperature lockout on the compressor to prevent coil or N
comfort prob lems.
f. Outside air and retum air dampers shall have maximum rates to Section E 501.0
vVILlVIHl1l1",-

through Section E 505.1.4.

g. The unit shall ha~e-ar;~adrllstable expansion control as a thermostatic expansion N
(TXV).
h. To improve the ability to troublesllOotc]1arge and C0l11preSSor operation, a high-pressure refrigerant
port will be located on the liquid line. A low-pressure refrigerant pOti will be located 011 the suction
I. -Tl1efojlo~~lngsensors should be pe;~nanentiyTnstanc(Ct()mOllitor system and the controller N
should have the capability of displaying the value of each parameter:
o Refrigerant suction pressure 0 Supply air relative humidity 0 Return air temp 0 Supply air relative
o Refrigerant suction temp 0 Outside air relative humidity 0 Supply air temp humidity
o Liquid line pressure 0 Return air relative humidity 0 Outside air temp
j. The controller system status by indic-atingthefollowing coi1dTtlons:--~~
o Compressor enabled 0 Economizer enabled 0 Free cooling available
o enabled 0 Mixed air low limit cycle active
k. to manually initiate operating mode so operation
of compressors, economizers,
YIN
and heating system can be independently tested and verified.
For Sl units: (OF-32)11.8

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CERTIFICATE OF ACCEPTANCE MECH-12A

Fault Detection and Diagnostics (FDD) for Packaged Direct-Expansion Units (Page 3 of 3)

Name/Address:
Name or Identification/Tag: System Location or Area Served:

B. Functional Testing. Results

Step 1: Low airflow test.
a. Test-- low airflow condition
~---.---~ ... ...
replacing the existing fi Iter with a dirty filter or appropriate obstruction.
~-.-.-~-~-.--.~~-- ~-.--

b. Verify that the fault

~.~~-.~---.~.
and diagnostics system the fault.
c. Verify that the system is to the correct refrigerant
d. Verify that you are able to calibrate the following:
o Outside Air Temperature Sensor. 0 Return Air Temperature Sensors. 0 Supply Air Temperature 'A~'C'FYI-C'
PASS / FAIL
Test passes if all answers are yes under Eligibility Criteria and Functional Testing. 0 0

o PASS: All Construction Inspection responses are complete and all Testing Results responses are "Passfl.
FAIL: Any Construction Inspection responses are one or more Testing
o Results section. Provide explanation below. Use and attach additional pages

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CERTIFICATE OF ACCEPTANCE MECH-13A

Automatic Fault Detection and Diagnostics (FDD) for Packaged Direct-Expansion Units and Zone (Page 1 of 4)
Terminal Units Acceptance

Project Name/Address:

System Name or Identification/Tag: Location or Area Served:

Enforccment Agency:

system

FIELD TECHNICIAN'S DECLARATION STATEMENT

• I certify under penalty of perjury the infonnation provided on this form is true and correct.
• I am the person who perfonned the acceptance requirements verification reported on this Certificate of Acceptance (Field
Technician).
• I certify that the construction/installation identified on this fonn complies with the acceptance requirements indicated in
the plans and specifications approved by the enforcement agency, and conforms to the applicable acceptance requirements
and procedures specified in Section E 801.0 through Section E 806.0.
" I have confirmed that the Installation Certificate(s) for the construction/installation identified on this form has been
completed and is posted or made available with the building permit(s) issued for the building.
Company

Name: Signature:
"r"~~-~""--~~-""-- .
Position with Company

RESPONSIBLE PERSON'S DECLARATION STATEMENT

" I certify under penalty of perjury that I am the Field Technician, or the Field Technician is on my behalf as my
employee or my agent and I have reviewed the information provided on this fonn.
o [am a licensed contractor, architect, or engineer who is eligible per the requirements of the Authority Having Jurisdiction,

in the applicable classification, to take responsibility for the scope of work specified on this document and attest to the decla-
rations in this statement (responsible person).
" I certify that the infonnation provided on this form substantiates that the constructionlinstallation identified on this form
complies with the acceptance requirements indicated in the plans and specifications approved by the enforcement agency, and
confonns to the applicable acceptance requirements and procedures specified in Section E 801.0 through Section E 806.0.
• I have confirmed that the Installation Certificate(s) for the construction/installation identified on this form has been
completed and is posted or made available with the permit(s) issued for the building .
.. I will ensure that a completed, copy of this Celtificate of Acceptance shall be posted, or made available with the
building permit(s) issued for the building, and made available to the enforcement agency for all applicable inspections. I
understand that a signed copy ofthis Certificate ofAcceptance is required to be included with the documentation the builder
provides to the building owner at occupancy.

Company Name:

Responsible Person's Name:

License: Date Signed: I Position With Company (Title):

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CERTIFICATE OF ACCEPTANCE MECH-13A

Automatic Fault Detection and Diagnostics (FDD) for Packaged Direct-Expansion Units and Zone (Page 2 of 4)
Terminal Units Acceptance

Project Name! Address:

System Name or identification/Tag: System Location or Area Served:

Intent:
Construction Inspection
1. Instrumentation to perform test includes, but not limited to:
a. No instrumentation is required - changes are implemented at the building automation system control station.
2. Installation.
a. The functional testing verifies proper installation of the controls for FDD for air handling units and zone terminal
units. No additional installation checks are required.

A. Eligibility Criteria Results.

Results
Testing of each AHU ''\lith FDD controls shall include the foHo\'ving tests:
Step 1: Sensor Drift/Failure: ~ ~~---~~-~-~- ~

a. Disconnect outside air temperature sensor controller. YIN

b. that the FDD
c. Connect OAT sensor to
----- ---.------
unit controller.
-~-- ..
YIN
d. Verify that FDD indicates nonnal system operation. YIN
Step 2: Damper/actuator fault.
a. From the control system workstation, command the mixing box dampers to full open (100% outdoor Y/ N
air).
b. Disconnect power to the actuator and control workstation.
c. Reconnect to open.
---~~-- ----~~-~

d.
e. From the control system workstation, command the mixing box dampers to a
(0% outdoor
f. Disconnect power to the actuator and verify that a fault is 1·l.W\n.t·tori at the control workstation.
Reconnect power to
~~ ____ _
actuator and command the dampers
'~',""~~N~__ _ ___ ~ _____

h. Verify that the control system not report a fault during normal operation.
Step 3: Valve/actuator fault.
a. From control system workstation, command the heating and cooling coil to open or Y/
closed, then discOlmect power to the actuator and verifY that a fault is repOlted at the control workstation.
Step 4: Inappropriate simultaneous heating, mechanical cooling, and/or economizing.
- ------,~.------

a. From the control system workstation, ovenide the heating coil valve and verify that a fault is
reported at the control workstation.
_ _ ,_.~.~ ,.___ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ ~__ _____ __ _ _ _ _ . _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ k~~~ _ _ _ _ _ _ _

b. From the control system workstation, ovenide the cooling coil valve and y/
r"'Y\f,rtl"rI at the control workstation.

c. From the control system workstation, override the box dampers V/

reported at the control workstation.

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CERTIFICATE OF ACCEPTANCE MECH-13A

Automatic Fault Detection and Diagnostics (FDD) for Packaged Direct-Expansion Units and Zone (Page 3 of 4)
Terminal Units Acceptance

Project Name/Address:

System Name or rdentificationiTag: System Location or Area Served:

B. Functional
Testing shaH be on one of each type of terminal unit (VAV box) in the project. A Results
minimum of 5% of results the terminaJ boxes shaH be tested.
J: Sensor Drift/Failure:
Disconnect the tubing to the differential pressure sensor of the VAV box.
Ver~ty that control system detects and reports thet::a~lt.
- ~

Reconnect the sensor and verify proper sensor operation.

a. Command the damper to be fully open (room temperature setpoint).

b. Disconnect the actuator to the damper.
- ~-~--- ~

c. Adjust the cooling setpoint so that the room temperature is below the cooling setpoint to command
the damper to the minimum position. Verify that the control a fault.
d. Reconnect the actuator and restore to normal operation.
rln..".""" .... is stuck closed:

a. Set the damper to the minimum positiol1.

b. Disconnect the actuator to the damper.
____ , __ _____ m~ __

c. the cooling setpoint below the room temperature to simulate a call for cooling. Verify that the
control system reports a fault.
d. Reconnect the actuator and restore to normal operation. YIN
Step 3: Valve/actuator fault (for systems with hydronk reheat).
a. Command the reheat coil valve to full open. Y/ N
b. Disconnect power to the actuator. Set the heating setpoint temperature to be lower than the current Y/N
space temperature, to command the valve closed. Verify that the fault is reported at the control work-
station.
c. Reconnect the actuator and restore normal operation. YIN
4: Feedback loop fault (unstable airflow).
a. Set the integral coefficient of the box controller to a value 50 times the current
space cooling setpoint to simulate a call for cooling.
b. The damper cycles continuously and airflow is unstable. Verify that the control system
reports the fault.
c. Reset the integral coefficient of the controller to original"value to restore normal operation. N
5: Disconnected inlet duct.
a. From the control system workstation, command the damper to full closed, then disconnect power to Y/N
the actuator and verify that a fault is reported at the control workstation.

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CERTIFICATE OF ACCEPTANCE MECH-13A

Automatic Fault Detection and Diagnostics (FDD) for Packaged Direct-Expansion Units and Zone (Page 4 of 4)
Terminal Units Acceptance

Project Name/Address:
System Name or Identification/Tag: System Location or Area Served:

D. PASS I FAIL Evaluation (check one):

o PASS: All Construction Inspection responses are complete and all Results responses are "Pass".
FAIL: Any Construction Inspection responses are incomplete OR there one or more "Fail" responses
o Results section. Provide explanation below. Use and attach additional pages if necessary.

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APPENDIX E

CERTIFICATE OF ACCEPTANCE MECH-14A

Distributed Energy Storage OX AC Systems Acceptance (Page 1 of 3)

Project Name/Address:
Name or Identification/Tag: Location or Area Served:

~r;:~.--~~ ... ...

~

, Pcnuit Number:

each system that

FIELD TECHNICIAN'S DECLARATION STATEMENT

.. I certify under penalty of perjury the infoTI11ation provided on this fmID is true and correct.
.. I am the person who perfonned the acceptance requirements verification repmied on this Certificate of Acceptance (Field
Technician) .
.. r certifY that the construction/installation identified on this fonn complies with the acceptance requirements indicated in
the plans and specifications approved by the enforcement agency, and conforms to the applicable acceptance rcquirements
and procedures specified in Section E 801.0 through Section E 806.0.
• I have confirmed that the Installation Certificate(s) for the constructionlinstallation identified on this form has been
completed and is posted or made available with the building peI1l1it(s) issued for the building.
"'"Y1n",,",,, Name:

Signature:

[Date Position with Company

RESPONSIBLE PERSON'S DECLARATION STATEMENT

.. 1 certify under penalty of perjury that I am the Field Technician, or the Field Technician is acting on my behalf as my
employee or my agent and 1 have reviewed the information provided on this form.
e 1 am a licensed contractor, architect, or engineer who is eligible per the requirements of the Authority Having Jurisdiction,

in the applicable classification, to take responsibility for the scope of work specified on this document and attest to the decla-
rations in this statement (responsible person).
.. I certify that the information provided on this fonn substantiates that the construction/installation identified on this form
complies with the acceptance requirements indicated in the plans and specifications approved by the enforcement agency, and
conf01111s to the applicable acceptance requirements and procedures specified in Section E 801.0 through Section E 806.0.
• I have confirmed that the Installation Certificate(s) for the constructionlinstal1ation identified on this form has been
completed and is posted or made available with the pennit(s) issued for the building .
.. I will ensure that a completed, signed copy of this Certificate of Acceptance shall be posted, or made available with the
building permit(s) issued for the building, and made available to the enforcement agency for all applicable inspections. I
understand that a signed copy of this Certificate of Acceptance is required to be included with the documentation the builder
provides to the building owner at occupancy.
'An''I1'v],,,,,, Name: Phone:

Responsible Person's Signature:

Position

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ERTIFICATE OF ACCEPTANCE MECH-14A

Distributed Energy Storage OX AC Systems Acceptance (Page 2 of 3)

Project Name/Address:
System Name or Identification/Tag: System Location or Area Served:

Intent: in air flaJ1t1l,rnQ units and zone terminal units.

Construction Inspection
1. Instrumentation to perform test includes, but not limited to:
a. No special instrumentation is required to perform these tests.
2. Installation.
Prior to Performance Testing, verify and document the following:
D The water tank is filled to the proper level.
D The water tank is sitting on a foundation with adequate stmctural strength.
D The water tank is insulated and the top cover is in place.
D The DES/DXAC is installed conectly (refrigerant piping, etc.).
D Verify that the C01Tect model number is installed and configured.

A. Functional Testing
Step 1: Simulate no cooling load during a nighttime period by setting system time to between 9:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m.
Raise the space temperature setpoint above the current space temperature. Verify and document the
following:
a.
b. cooling to the building. YIN
~--"----~----~--~-------"-"-~--"-
Step daytime (e.g., placing
thermostat cooling set-point below actual temperature).

a. YIN
b. N IN/A
mode),
c. If the DES/DXAC has no cooling, the DES/DXAC mns YIN IN/A
mode .
............ _- - ..... --.-"~ ... - - " - ...-..- .. -~ ....

Step 3: Simulate no L'fl£H • .,ilT l1Io·.,1'.,m., condition. Verify and document

a. Supply fan operates as per
_,~~"_~.~.,_ .. ,. ~ ~
thennostat or control system.
_'"_"'~~"'._'_,,~b .. __ .... ~_.. __ ~

b. The DES/DXAC and the condensing unit do not run.

Step 4: Simulate no cooling load during 1Yn.n••- .... ,no shoulder time period. Verify and document the fonowing:

a. The DES/DXAC is idle (the condensing unit and the .·,,'t1I'H"TI"l'Cllnt pumps remain oft).

C. Testing Results. PASS I FAIL

Test passes if all answers are yes under Functional Testing and Calibrating Controls. D D
For SI units: 1 metric ton = 1000 kg, 1000 British thermal units per hour 0.293 kW

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APPENDIX E

CERTIFICATE OF ACCEPTANCE MECH-14A

Distributed Energy Storage DX AC Systems Acceptance (Page 3 of 3)

Project Name/Address:
,

System Name or Identification/Tag: ISystem Location or Arca Served:

0 PASS: All Construction Inspection responses are complete and all Testing Results responses are "Pass".
""-""""-"

"PAIL:-AnyConstruction I .- responses are i l l · l I r ,l OR th one or more "F. il" responses Testing

0
Results section. Provide explanation below. Use and attach additional pages if necessary.

""--""-"-""" """-""""

"

" """""""

"""""-"""-""""-"

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 APPENDIX E

CERTIFICATE OF ACCEPTANCE MECH-15A

Thermal Energy Storage (TES) System Acceptance (Page 1 of 3)

Project Name/Address:
System Name or Identification/Tag: System Location or Area Served:

Note:
must demonstrate compliance.

FIELD TECHNICIAN'S DECLARATION STATEMENT

.. I certify under penalty of pel:iury the information provided on this form is true and correct.
.. I am the person who performed the acceptance requirements verification reported on this Certificate of Acceptance (Field
Technician ).
.. I certify that the construction/installation identified on this form complies with the acceptance requirements indicated in
the plans and specifications approved by the enforcement agency, and conforms to the applicable acceptance requirements
and procedures specified in Section E 801.0 through Section E 806.0 .
.. J have confirmed that the Installation Certificate(s) for the constructionlinstallation identified on this form has been
completed and is posted or made available with the building permit(s) issued for the building.

Company Name:

Field Technician's Name: Technician's Signature:

RESPONSIBLE DECLARATION STATEMENT

.. 1 certify under pcnalty of peljury that I am the Field Technician, or the Field Technician is acting on my bchalf as my
employee or my agent and I have reviewed the infonnation provided on this form.
e I am a licensed contractor, architect, or engineer \vho is eligible per the requirements of the Authority Having Jurisdiction,
in the applicable classification, to take responsibility for the scope of work specified on this document and attest to the decla-
rations in this statemcnt (responsible person).
.. I certify that the information provided on this form substantiates that the constructionlinstallation identified on this f01111
complies with the acceptance requirements indicated in the plans and specifications approved by the enforcement agency, and
confoll11s to the applicable acceptance requirements and procedures specified in Section E 801.0 through Section E 806.0 .
.. I have confirmed that the Installation Certificate(s) for the construction/installation identified 011 this form has been
completed and is posted or made available with the permit(s) issued for the building.
e I will ensure that a completed, signed copy of this Certificate of Acceptance shall be posted, or made available with the

building permit(s) issued for the building, and made available to the enforcement agency for aU applicable inspections. I
understand that a signed copy of this CertifIcate ofAcceptance is required to be included with the documentation the builder
provides to the building owner at occupancy.

Company Name:

Responsible Person's Signature:

- ".~ ~~ ~ .. ~ ~ ~

Date Signed: ,Position With Company (Title):

I

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CERTIFICATE OF ACCEPTANCE MECH-15A

Thermal Energy Storage (TES) System Acceptance (Page 2 of 3)

Project Name/Address:
System Name or Identification/Tag: System Location or Area Served:

Intent:

Construction Inspection
1. Instrumentation to perform test includes, but not limited to:
a. No special instrumentation is required for the acceptance tests.

A. Certificate of Compliance Information

Thefollmving Certificate o.fCompliance inj(Jrmationfor both the chiller and the storage tank shall be provided on the plans
to document the key TES System parameters and allmv plan check comparison to the inputs used in the DOE-2 simulation.
DOE-2 keywords are shown in ALL CAPITALS in parentheses.
a. Chiller Brand and Model:

Eftlciency (kW/ton):
,(at beginning of ice production)
I(C()~!~~kW ITON-START)
'lEnding Efficiency
,(at end of ice production)
(COMP-k W ITON-END)
I Capacity Reduction (%

i?~~-CO~~_~~EDUCT/F)
b. Storage Storage Type (Check):
I Chilled Water DCHS
Tank (TES-TYPE)
o Ice Harvester
o Tee-Slurry
""~~-.-~,

N umber of tanks ~.,-~~-~¥~

per Tank (ton-hours)

iUi-scharge Rate (tons):

(COOL-SUPPLY-RArE)
Auxiliary Power (watts):
(PUMP+AUX-k\V)
Tank Area (square feet):
(CTANK-LOSS-COEFF)
I Tank Insulation

II (CTANK-LOSS-COEFF)
For 51 units: 1 metric ton lOOD British thermal units per hour 0.293 kW

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CERTIFICATE OF ACCEPTANCE MECH-15A

Thermal Energy Storage (TES) System Acceptance (Page 3 of 3)

Project Name! Address:

System Name or Identification/Tag: System Location or Area Served:

B. Functional Testing Results

Step 1: TES System Design Verification
a. In the TES System Design Verification part, the installing contractor shall YIN
following information, which verifies proper installation of the TES System consistent
with system design expectations:
o The TES system is one of the above 0 Initial discharge rate ofthe storage 0 Discharge test time (hours)
eligible systems tanks (tons) 0 Tank storage capacity after charge
o Initial charge rate of the storage 0 Final discharge rate of the storage (ton-hours)
tanks (tons) tank (tons) o Tank storage capacity after
o Final charge rate of the storage tank 0 Charge test time (hours) discharge (ton-hours)
(tons) 0 Initial chiller (kW Iton) o Final chiller efficiency (kW Iton)
o Tank standby losses (UA) during charging during charging
Step 2: TES System Controls and Operation Verification
~ -- -
0 Pass
a. The TES system and the chilled water plant is controlled and monitored by an EMS.
0 Fail
b. Force the time between p.m. a.m. a or no tank and 0 Pass
simulate no cooling load by setting the indoor temperature setpoint higher than the ambient tempera-
ture. Verify that the TES system statts (storing energy). 0 Fail
c. Force the time to be between 6:00 p.m. 9:00 p.m. and simulate a on 0 Pass
simulate a cooling load by setting the indoor temperature set point lower than the ambient tempera-
ture. Verify that the TES system starts rl1C'I'h'lt·rr1Irtn 0 Fail
~~.~~ .. ~~.~~~~.~-~-~~~ ..•...
--~.~-- ...- .. --~.- ... ~.~.~ ......................... ~ .. ...
~

the time to be between noon 6:00 p.m. and a the indoor

air temperature set point below the ambient temperature. Verify that the tank starts discharging and 0 Pass
the compressor is off. For systems designed to meet partial loads thc system should be run until the
TES storage is fully depleted. The number of hours of operation must meet or exceed the designed 0 Fail
operational hours for the system.
--- ---- ---.----.-.-.. ---
-----~-----.--.- - .. ~.-- •....• ".---------~--.--------------

e. Force the time to be between 9:00 a.111. to noon, and simulate a cooling load by lowering the indoor 0 Pass
air temperature set point below the ambient temperature. Verify that the tank does not discharge and
the cooling load is met by the compressor only. 0 Fail
..
. ~ ....
~ .... ......... ...
.......•. --~--- ~~---~--.~ ~ ~ ~~~--~~-~~-.~

f. Force the time to be between 9:00 p.m. and 9:00 a.m. a changing the 0 Pass
output of the sensor to the EMS. Verify that the tank charging is stopped. 0 Fail
~-----.~.----~-----.-- ...------------- ..- .
g. Force the time to be between noon 6:00 p.m. and simulate no cooling load by the indoor 0 Pass
temperature set point above the ambient temperature. Verify that the tank does not discharge and the
compressor is off. 0 Fail

C. PASS IE4.IL Evaluation (check one):

o PASS: All Construction Inspection responses are complete and all Testing Results responses are "Pass".
Construction Inspection responses are OR there is one or more responses in Testing
o ResultsAnysection. Provide explanation below. Use and attach additional pages if necessary.

For per hour 0.293 kW

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 CALIFORNIA MECHANICAL CODE - MATRIX ADOPTION TABLE
APPENDIX F SIZING OF VENTING SYSTEMS SERVING APPLIANCES EQUIPPED WITH DRAFT HOODS,
CATEGORY I APPLIANCES, AND APPLIANCES LISTED FOR USE WITH TYPE B VENTS.
(Matrix Adoption Tables are non-regulatory, intended only as an aid to the user. See Chapter 1 for state agency authority and building application.)

f I i
Adopting Agency BSC SFM, lBSCCIDPH AGR DWR CA SL SLC
4 !

Adopt Entire
Entire as amended
(amended sections listed below)

Adopt only those sections that are

listed below

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 SYSTEMS
I APPLIANCES, AND B

(The content of this Appendix is based on Annex G and Annex J of NFPA 54)

F 1.0 Examples Using Single AppUance Venting Tables. [See Figure F 1.0(a) through Figure F l.O(n)]
Vent cap

TypeS
double-wall
gas vent

I H
TypeS
double-wall
gas vent

Table 803. J .3()) is used where sizing a Type B double-wall vent Table 803.) .3(2) is used where a single-wall metal vent connector
connected directly to the appliance. attached to a Type B double-wall gas vent.

Note: The appliance permitted to be either Category I draft hood-equipped Note: The appliance is permitted to be either CategOlY 1 draft hood-equipped
or fan-assisted type. or t~m-assisted type.

FIGURE F 1.0(a) FIGURE F 1.0(b)

TYPE B DOUBLE-WALL VENT SYSTEM TYPE B DOUBLE-WALL VENT SYSTEM SERVING
SERVING A SINGLE APPLIANCE WITH A A SINGLE APPLIANCE WITH A SINGLE-WALL
TYPE B DOUBLE-WALL VENT METAL VENT CONNECTOR

Tile-lined masonry
chimney

Type B double-wall
gas vent used as
connector

Table 803.1.3(3) is used \vhere sizing a Type B double-wall gas vent

connector attached to a tile-lined masonry chimney.

Notes:
1. is the equivalent cross-sectional area of the tile liner.
2. The appl iance is pel111itted to be either Ccttegory Tdraft hood-equipped or
fan-assisled type.

FIGURE F 1.0(c)
VENT SYSTEM SERVING A SINGLE APPLIANCE
WITH A MASONRY CHIMNEY AND A
TYPE B DOUBLE-WALL VENT CONNECTOR

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llle--lined masonry
chimney

TypeS
double-wall
gas vent used
Table 803.1.3(4) is used where sizing a single-wall vent connector attached as connectors
to tile-lined masonry chimney.
Table 803.1.3(]) lIsed where sizing Type B double-wall gas vent connec-
Notes: tors attached to a Type B double-wall common vent.
I. A is the equivalent cross-sectional area of the tile tincI:
2. The app1 iance is permitted to be eithcr Category J draft hood-equipped or Note: Each appliance is permitted to be either Category 1 draft hood-
fan-assisted type. equipped or fan-assisted type.

FIGURE F 1.0(d) FIGURE F 1.0(f)

VENT SYSTEM SERVING A SINGLE APPLIANCE USING VENT SYSTEM SERVING TWO OR MORE APPLIANCES WITH
A MASONRY CHIMNEY AND A SINGLE-WALL METAL TYPE B DOUBLE-WALL VENT AND TYPE B DOUBLE-WALL
VENT CONNECTOR VENT CONNECTORS

--,-~ _____ r--=:-:J.+-Vent cap

Vent cap

1 ............-'-~
c~Jncror
rise A

Single-wall vent
connectors

Table 803.1.3(8) is used where sizing single-wall vent connectors attached

to a Type B double-wall cOl11mon vent.

Asbestos cement Type B or single-wall metal vent serving a single draft Note: Each appliance is permitted to be either Category 1 draft hood-
hood-equipped appliance. [See 'fable 803.1.3(5)] equipped or fan-assisted type.

FIGURE F 1.0(e) FIGURE F 1.0(g)

ASBESTOS CEMENT TYPE B OR SINGLE-WALL METAL VENT SYSTEM SERVING TWO OR MORE APPLIANCES WITH
VENT SYSTEM SERVING A SINGLE DRAFT HOOD-EQUIPPED TYPE B DOUBLE-WALL VENT AND SINGLE-WALL METAL
APPLIANCE VENT CONNECTORS

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-...,._ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ C::=::J.of:-Vent cap

TypeS
double-wall
gas vent
used as

tn.~m

Table 803.1.3(9) is used where sizing Type B double-wall vent connectors

2
attached to a tile-lined masonry chimney.

Notes: Asbestos cement Type B or single-wall metal pipe vent serving t\\lO or more
I. A is the equivalent area of the tile liner. draft hood-equipped appliances. [See Table 803.1.3( II)]
2. The appliance is permitted to be either Category I draft hood-equipped or
fan-assisted type.

FIGURE F 1.0(h) FIGURE F 1.0(j)

MASONRY CHIMNEY SERVING TWO OR MORE APPLIANCES ASBESTOS CEMENT TYPE B OR SINGLE-WALL METAL
WITH TYPE S DOUBLE-WALL VENT CONNECTORS VENT SYSTEMS SERVING TWO OR MORE DRAFT HOOD-
EQUIPPED APPLIANCES

Manifold common
H vent connector

Connector
rise R

Table 803.1.3(10) is used where sizing single-wall metal vent connectors Example: Manifolded common vent connector L1\4 shall not exceed 18
attached to tile-lined masonry chimney. times the common vent connector manifold inside diameter; that a 4 inch
(102 mm) inside diameter common vent connector manifold shall not exceed
Notes: inches (I R29 111m) in length.
I. A is the equivalent cross-sectional area of the tile liner.
1. Each appliance is permitted to be either Category I draft hood-equipped Note: is an illustration of a typical manifolded connector.
or fan-assisted type. Different appliance, vent connector, or common vent types are possible.

FIGURE F 1.0(i) FIGURE F 1.0(k)

MASONRY CHIMNEY SERVING TWO OR MORE APPLIANCES USE OF MANIFOLDED COMMON VENT CONNECTORS
WITH SINGLE-WALL METAL VENT CONNECTORS

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Use individual vent for top-floor Use available total

applia ce where connector he'ght for top-floor
See Section 803.2.4 requirement for rise or total appliance and
Vent cap
height cannot be met combined input of
~(-l
"' r -----r- - - -
all appliances on
common vent
I(
I I
II
11
II
Use vent I I
connector : _I
table -~. - -
r:=:::::;::===i:=:;::::= ::m
Rise A ailable total height
for thlrd·floor appliance
and combined input of
three appliances
(where top-floor
Top-floor -+- 4 appliances is not
appliance connected, measure total
height to vent top)
Second interconnection
2 tee"
Use vent
connecto r Use available tolal
tabe height for second-floor
Available lotal appliance and combined
Example: Offset conUllon vent Third-floor -+-- 3 height for second- heat input of two
appliance floor appliance appliances
Note: Thi s is an illustration or a typical offset vent. Di fferent appliance, vent First interconnection tee"
connector, or vent types are possible. Use vent
connector
fable -
FIGURE F 1.0(1)
USE OF OFFSET COMMON VENT DeSign vent connector for
first-floor appliance as an
2 individ al vent of this total
height for input of first·
floor appliance

Tee same size as

segment above
Tee with cap optional j
I
First·floor -~ • Each 'nterconneC1ion tee Is same size as
Common vent size appliance segment of common vent direcl!y above
based on all inputs
entering this segment
and available total height
Available total FIGURE F 1.0(n)
height H equals
rise plus distance PRINCIPLES OF DESIGN OF MULTISTORY
Total input between tees VENTS USING VENT CONNECTOR AND COMMON
Tee same VENT DESIGN TABLES
size as
segment
above F 1.1 Example 1: Single Draft Hood-Equipped Appliance.
An installer has a 120 000 British thermal units per hour
(Btu/h) (35 kW) input appliance with a 5 inch (127 mm)
diameter draft hood outlet that needs to be vented into a 10
Btu/hr foot (3048 mm) high Type B vent system. What size vent
input
necessary Other inputs
from below
should be used assuming: (1) a 5 foot (1524 mm) lateral
o single-wall metal vent connector is used with two 90 degree
Vent connector size Common vent sile (1.57 rad) elbows or (2) a 5 foot (1524 111m) lateral single-
depends on : depends on:
-Input • Combined Inputs wall metal vent connector is used with three 90 degree (1.57
- Rise - Available total height H rad) elbows in the vent system? (See Figure F 1.1)
• Available total height H • Table 803.1.3(7) common vent
• Table 803.1.3(7) connectors
Solution:
FIGURE F 1.0(m)
Table 803.1.3(2) shall be used to solve thi s problem because
MULTISTORY GAS VENT DESIGN PROCEDURE
single-wall metal vent connectors are being used with a Type
FOR EACH SEGMENT OF SYSTEM
B vent, as follows:

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(1) Read down the first column in Table 803.1.3(2) until the Solution:
row associated with a 10 foot (3048 mm) height and 5 Table 803.1.3(2) refers to the use of single-wall metal vent
foot (1524 mm) lateral is found. Read across this row
connectors with Type B vent. In the first column find the row
until a vent capacity exceeding 120000 Btu/h (35 kW) is
associated with a 30 foot (9144 mm) height and a 10 foot
located in the shaded columns labeled NAT Max for draft
hood-equipped appliances. In this case, a 5 inch (127 (3048 mm) lateral. Read across this row, looking at the FAN
mm) diameter vent has a capacity of 122000 Btu/h (35.7 Min and FAN Max columns, to tind that a 3 inch (76 mm)
kW) and shall be pennitted to be used for this applica- diameter single-wall metal vent connector is not recom-
tion. mended. Moving to the next larger size single-wall connector
(2) Where three 90 degree (1.57 rad) elbows are used in the 4 inch (l02 mm), we find that a 4 inch (102 mm) diameter
vent system, the maximum vent capacity listed in the single-wall metal connector has a recommended maximum
tables shall be reduced by 10 percent. This implies that vent capacity of 144 000 Btulh (42 k W). The 80 000 Btu/h
the 5 inch (127 mm) diameter vent has an adjusted (23.4 kW) fan-assisted appliance is outside this range, so the
capacity of only 110000 Btu/h (32 kW). In this case, the conclusion is that a single-wall metal connector shall be used
vent system shall be increased to 6 inches (152 mm) in to vent the appliance. Table 803.1.3(2) shows the acceptable
diameter. See the following calculations: range of vent capacities for a 4 inch (102 mm) vent with 5
122000 Btu/h (35.7 kW) x 0.90 no 000 Btu/h (32 kW) feet (1524 mm) of lateral to be between 72 000 Btu/h (21.1
for 5 inch (127 mm) vent kW) and 157000 Btu/h (46 k\V).
From Table 803.1.3(3), select 6 inch (152 mm) vent. Where the appliance cannot be moved closer to the
186000 Btu/h (54.5 kW) x 0.90 167000 Btu/h (49 kW) vertical vent, then a Type B vent shall be used as the connector
This figure is exceeding the required 120000 Btu/h material. In this case, Table 803.1.3( 1) shows that, for a 30
(35 kW). Therefore, use a 6 inch (152 mm) vent and foot (9144 mm) high vent with 10 feet (3048 mm) of lateral,
connector where three elbows are used. the acceptable range of vent capacities for a 4 inch (102 mm)
diameter vent attached to a fan-assisted appliance is between
37000 Bhl/h (l 0.8 kW) and 150000 Bhl/h (44 kW).

Elbow I
TypeS

r--Sfeet- ! Il
1:-
double-wall ~ ,
gas vent ,I
, .,
r:
to-

/
10 feet
:~ ._I _~nl! >-li·l
14---10 feet lateral
!
1 30 feet
~
\
Single-wall
connector
Vent connector

~
Fan-assisted appliance
Draft hood- 80 OOO·Btu/hr input
equipped appliance
120 OOO-Btulhr input

For SI units: I foot = 304.8 mm. 1000 British thennalul1its per hour = 0.293 kW
For SIunits: I toot = 304.8 mm, [000 British thennal units per hour = 0.293 kW
FIGURE F 1.1
SINGLE DRAFT HOOD-EQUIPPED APPLIANCE FIGURE F 1.2
EXAMPLE 1 SINGLE FAN-ASSISTED APPLIANCE
EXAMPLE 2

F 1.2 Example 2: Single Fan-Assisted Appliance. An F 1.3 Example 3: Interpolating Between Table Values. An
installer has an 80 000 Btu/h (23.4 kW) input fan-assisted installer has an 80 000 Btu/h (23.4 kW) input appliance with
appliance that shall be installed using 10 feet (3048 mm) of a 4 inch (102 mm) diameter draft hood outlet that needs to be
lateral connector attached to a 30 foot (9144 mm) high Type vented into a 12 foot (3658 mm) high Type B vent. The vent
B vent. Two 90 degree (1.57 rad) elbows are needed tor the connector has a 5 foot (1524 mm) lateral length and is also
installation. Is a single-wall metal vent connector pennitted to Type B vent. Is this appliance pemlitted to be vented a
be used for this application? (See Figure F 1.2) 4 inch (102 mm) diameter vent?

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Solution: mm) diameter column to find a maximum combined capacity

Table 803.1.3(1) is llsed in the case of an all Type B Vent of257 000 Btu/h (75 kW). Since the two appliances total 185
system. However, since there is no entry in Table 803 .1.3(1) for 000 Btu/h (54 kW) , a 6 inch (152 mm) common vent shall be
, a height of 12 feet (3658 mm), interpolation shall be used. Read used.
down the 4 inch (102 mm) diameter NAfMax column to the
row associated with a 10 foot (3048 mm) height and 5 foot
(1524 mm) lateral to find the capacity value of 77 000 Btu/h
(22.6 kW). Read further down to the 15 foot (4572 mm) height,
5 foot (1524 mm) lateral row to find the capacity value of 87
r
Type B double-
000 Btu/h (25.5 kW). The difference between the 15 foot (4572 wall gas vent
mm) height capacity value and the 10 foot (3048 mm) height
capacity value is 10 000 Btu/h (3 kW). The capacity for a vent --"'-_--+-++---,
---ot.. connectors
Single-wall

system with a 12 foot (3658 mm) height is equal to the capacity

for a 10 foot (3048 mm) height plus two-fifths of the differ-
ence between the 10 foot (3048 mm) and 15 foot (4572 mm)
height values, or 77 000 Btu/h (22.6 kW) + 2/5 X 10000 Btu/h
Draft hood-
(3 kW) = 81 000 Btu/h (23.7 kW). Therefore, a 4 inch (102 equipped Draft hood-
mm) diameter vent shall be used in the installation. water heater equipped furnace
35 000 Btulhr 150 000 Btu/hr
input input
F 2.0 Examples Using Common Venting Tables.
F 2.1 Example 4: Common Venting Two Draft Hood-
Equipped Appliances. A 35 000 Btu/h (10.3 kW) water For SJ units: I toot = 304.8 111111, 1000 British thermal units per hour = 0.293 kW
heater is to be common vented with a 150000 Btu/h (44 kW)
furnace, using a common vent with a total height of 30 feet FIGURE F 2.1
(9144 m111). The connector rise is 2 feet (610 111m) for the COMMON VENTING TWO DRAFT
HOOD-EQUIPPED APPLIANCES
water heater with a horizontal length of 4 feet (1219 mm).
EXAMPLE 4
The connector rise for the furnace is 3 feet (914 mm) with a
horizontal length of 8 feet (2438 mm). Assume single-wall
metal connectors will be used with Type B vent. What size F 2.2 Example Sea): Common Venting a Draft Hood-
connectors and combined vent should be used in this instal- Equipped Water Heater with a Fan-Assisted Fu rnace into
lation? (See Figure F 2.1) a Type B Vent. In this case, a 35 000 Btu/h (l0.3 kW) input
draft hood-equipped water heater with a 4 inch (l02 111m)
diameter draft hood outlet, 2 feet (6J 0 111m) of connector rise,
Solution: and 4 feet (1219 mm) of horizontal length is to be common
Table 803.1.3(8) shall be used to size single-wall metal vented with a 100 000 Btu/h (29 k W) fan-assisted furnace
vent connectors attached to Type B vertical vents. In the vent with a 4 inch (] 02 mm) diameter flue collar, 3 feet (914 mm)
connector capacity portion of Table 803.1.3(8), find the row of connector rise, and 6 feet (1829 mm) of horizontal length .
associated with a 30 foot (9144 mm) vent height. For a 2 foot The common vent consists of a 30 foot (9 J44 mm) height of
(610 mm) rise on the vent connector for the water heater, read Type B vent. What are the recommended vent diameters for
the shaded columns for draft hood-equipped appliances to each connector and the common vent? The installer would
find that a 3 inch (76 mm) diameter vent connector has a like to use a single-wall metal vent connectOl: (See Figure F
capacity of 37 000 Btu/h (10.8 kW). Therefore, a 3 inch (76 2.2)
mm) single-wall metal vent connector shall be used with the
water heater. For a draft hood-equipped furnace with a 3 foot Solution [See Table 803.1.3(8)]:
(914 mm) rise, read across the row to find that a 5 inch (127 Water Heater Vent Connector Diametel: Since the water
mm) diameter vent connector has a maximum capacity of J20 heater vent connector horizontal length of 4 feet (1219 mm)
000 Btu/h (35 kW) (which is too small for the furnace), and is less than the maximum value listed in Table 803.1.3(8), the
a 6 inch (152 mm) diameter vent connector has a maximum venting table values shall be used without adjustment. Using
vent capacity of 172 000 Btu/h (50 kW). Therefore, a 6 inch the Vent Connector Capacity portion of Table 803.1.3(8), read
(152 mm) diameter vent connector shall be used with the 150 down the Total Vent Height (HJ column to 30 feet (9144 mm)
and read across the 2 feet (610 mm) Connector Ri se (R) row
000 Btu/h (44 kW) furnace. Since both vent connector hori-
to the first Btu/h rating in the NAT Max column that is equal
zontal lengths are less than the maximum lengths listed in
to or exceeding the water heater input rating. The tabJe shows
Section 803.2.J , the table values shall be used without adjust-
that a 3 inch (76 mm) vent connector has a maximum input
ments. rating of 37 000 Btu/h (10.S kW). Although this rating is
In the common vent capacity portion of Table 803.1.3(8}, exceeding the water heater input rating, a 3 inch (76 mm) vent
find the row associated with a 30 foot (9144 mm) vent height connector is prohibited by Section 803.2.20. A 4 inch (l02
and read over to the NAT + NAf p0l1ion of the 6 inch (152 mm) vent connector has a maximum input rating of 67 000

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Btulh (19.6 kW) and is equal to the draft hood outlet diametel: F 2.3 ExampJe 5(b): Common Venting into an Interior
A 4 inch (102 mm) vent connector is selected. Since the water Masonry Chimney. In this case, the water heater and fan-
heater is equipped with a draft hood, there are no minimum assisted furnace of Example 5(a) arc to be common-vented
input rating restrictions. into a clay-tile-lined masonry chimney with a 30 foot (9144
Furnace Vent Connector Diamelel:' Using the Vent 111111) height. The chimney is not exposed to the outdoors
Connector Capacity p0l1ion of Table 803.1.3(8), read down the below the roof Line. The internal dimensions of the clay tile
Total Vent Height (H) column to 30 feet (9144 mm) and across
liner are nominally 8 inches (203 mm) by 12 inches (305
the 3 feet (914 mm) Connector Rise (R) row. Since the furnace
mm). Assuming the same vent connector heights, laterals, and
has a fan-assisted combustion system, find the first FAN Max
column with a Btulh rating exceeding the furnace input rating. materials found in Example 5(a), what are the recommended
The 4 inch (102 mm) vent connector has a maximum input vent connector diameters, and is this an acceptable installa-
rating of 119000 Btulh (34.9 kW) and a minimum input rating tion?
of 85 000 Btulh (24.9 kW).
The 100 000 Btulh (29 kW) furnace in this example falls Solution:
within this range, so a 4 inch (102 mm) connector shall be
Table 803.1.3(10) is used to size common venting installations
permitted. Since the furnace vent connector horizontal length
of 6 feet (1829 mm) is less than the maximum value listed in involving single-wall connectors into masonry chimneys.
Section 803.2.1 , the venting table values shall be used without WaleI' Heater Vent Connector Diametel: Using Table
adjustment. Where the furnace had an input rating of 80 000 803.1.3(10), Vent Connector Capacity, read down the Vent
Btulh (23.4 kW), then a Type B vent connector shall be needed Height (H) column to 30 feet (9144 mm), and read across the
in order to meet the minimum capacity limit. [See Table 2 feet (610 mm) Connector Rise (R) row to the first Btul h
803.1.3(7)] rating in the NAT Max column that is equal to or exceeding
ComnlOl1 Vent Diameta The total input to the common the water heater input rating. The table shows that a 3 inch (76
vent is 135 000 Btulh (40 leW). Using the Common Vent 111m) vent connector has a maximum input of 3 I 000 Btulh (9
Capacity portion of Table 803.1.3(8), read down the Vent
kW), while a 4 inch (102 mm) vent connector has a maximum
Height (H) column to 30 feet (9144 mm) and across this row
input of 57 000 Btulh (16.7 leW). A 4 inch (102 mm) vent
to find the smallest vent diameter in the FAN + NAT column
that has a Btulh rating equal to or exceeding 135 000 Btulh (40 connector shall be used.
kW). The 4 inch (l02mm) common vent has a capacity of132 Fzn'nace Vent Connector Diametel: Using the Vent
000 Btulh (39 kW) and the 5 inch (127 mm) common vent has Connector Capacity portion of Table 803.1.3(10), read down
a capacity of202 000 Btulh (59 kW). Therefore, the 5 inch (127 the total Vent Height (H) column to 30 feet (9144 mm) and
mm) comnlon vent shall be used in this example.
across the 3 feet (914 mm) Conncctor Rise (R) row. Because the
Summary: In this example, the installer shall use a 4 inch (102 furnace has a fan-assisted combustion system, find the first
mm) diametel~ single-wall metal vent connector for the water
FAN Max column with a Btulh rating exceeding the fumace
heater and a 4 inch (102 mm) diameter, single-wall metal vent
input rating. The 4 inch (102 mm) vent connector has a
connector for the furnace. The common vent shall be a 5 inch
(127 mm) diameter Type B vent. maximum input rating of 127 000 Btulh (37 kW) and an input
rating of not less than 95 000 Btulh (27.8 kW). The 100 000
Btulh (29 kW) furnace in this example falls within this range,

Combined capacity
35000 + 100 000;::
135 000 Btu/hr
I
30 feet
so a 4 inch (102 mm) connector shall be permitted.
JvfasOIllY Chimney From Table F 2.3, the equivalent area
for a nominal liner size of 8 inches (203 mm) by 12 inches
(305 mm) is 63.6 of a square inch (0.041 m2 ). Using Table
803.1.3( 10), Common Vent Capacity, read down the FAN +
3 feet NAT column under the Mininmm Internal Area of Chimney
value of 63 to the row for 30 foot (9144 mm) height to find a
Single-wall capacity value of 739 000 Btulh (217 kW). The combined
connectors input rating of the furnace and water heater, l35 000 Btulh
(40 kW), is less than the table value so this is an acceptable
Fan-assisted furnace Water heater installation.
100 000 Btulhr input 35 000 Btulhr
input Section 803.2.16 requires the common vent area to not
exceed seven times the smallest listed appliance categorized
vent area, flue collar area, or draft hood outlet area. Both
For Sf units: I foot = 304.8111111, 1000 British thermal units per hour = 0.293 kW
appliances in this installation have 4 inch (102 mm) diameter
FIGURE F 2.2 outlets. From Table F 2.3, the equivalent area for an inside
COMMON VENTING A DRAFT HOOD-EQUIPPED WATER diameter of 4 inches (102 mm) is 12.2 of a square inch (0.008
HEATER WITH A FAN-ASSISTED FURNACE INTO A TYPE B
DOUBLE-WALL COMMON VENT m 2 ). Seven times 12.2 equals 85.4, which is exceeding 63.6,
EXAMPLE 5(a) so this configuration is acceptable.

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F 2.4 Example 5(c): Common Venting into an Exterior common venting installations involving Type-B double-wall
Masonry Chimney. In this case, the water heater and fan- connectors into exterior masonry chimneys.
assisted furnace of Example 5(a) and Example 5(b) are to be The local 99 percent winter design temperature needed to
common-vented into an exterior masonry chimney. The
use Table 803.1.3( 14) and Table 803.1.3( 15) shall be found in
chimney height, clay-tile-liner dimensions, and vent
the ASHRAE Handbook Fundamentals. For Charlotte,
connector heights and laterals are the same as in Example
North Carolina, this design temperature is 19°F (-7 .2°C).
5(b). This system is being installed in Charlotte, North
Carolina. Does this exterior masonry chimney need to be Chimney Liner Requirement. As in Example 5(b), use the
relined? Where so, what corrugated metallic liner size is 63 square inch (0.04 m 2) column of Table 803 .1.3( 14) to the 30
recommended? What vent connector diameters are recom- foot (9144 mm) height row to find that the combined appl iance
mended? maximum input is 747 000 BtuJh (218.9 kW). The combined
input rating of the appliance in this installation, 135000 Btu/h
(40 kW), is less than the maximum value, so this criterion is
Solution: satisfied. Table 803.1.3(15), at a ] 9°F (-7.2°C) design temper-
According to Section 803.2.19, Type B vent connectors ature, and at the same vent height and internal area used earlier,
are required to be used with exterior masonry chimneys. Use shows that the minimum allowable input rating of a space-
Table 803.1.3(14) and Table 803.1.3(15) to size FAN+NAT heating appliance is 470 000 BtuJh kW). The furnace

TABLE F 2.3
MASONRY CHIMNEY LINER DIMENSIONS WITH CIRCULAR EQUIVALENTS*
NOMINAL LINER SIZE INSIDE DIMENSIONS OF LINER EQUIVALENT AREA
(Inches) (Inches) (Square Inches)

4x8 x6'!>

8x8 6%x 6%

8 12 6V2 x 10Yc
78.5
83.3
12 x 12
95.0
107.5
]2 x 16 12.0 ]
14.0 1
14.5 162.9
16 x 16

16 x 20 13 x 17

20 x 20 16Y1 16Y1

20x 24

24 24

24x 20 1/4 X 241;' 24.1

26.4
28 x 28
27.0

30 x 30 25 112 x 25~'~
706.8
30.9 749.9
30 x 36 25 Vc x 311;2

36 x 36 J lhx31 1
/2

Sl units, I inch. 25.4 mm, 1 square inch = 0.000645

Where liner diner dimensionally from those shown in this table, equivalent diameters shall bc permitted to be detclTnincd from published tables for square
and rectangular ducts of equivalent carrying capacity or by other engineering methods.

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input rating of 100 000 Btu/h (29 kW) is less than this Example Installation: A fan-assisted furnace and a draft hood-
minimum value. So this criterion is not satisfied, and an alter- equipped water heater with the follmving inputs are located in
native venting design shall be used, such as a Type B vent a 15 foot (4572 mm) by 30 foot (9144 mm) basement with
shown in Example or a listed chimney liner system shown an 8 foot (2438 mm) ceiling. No additional indoor spaces
in the rest of the example. shall be used to help meet the appliance combustion air needs.
According to Section 803.2. I 8, Tablc 803.1 or Table Fan-Assisted Furnace Input: 100000 Btu/h (29 kW)
803.1.3(8) are used for sizing metallic liners in Draft Hood-Equipped Water Heater Input: 40 000 Btu/h (11.7
masonry chimneys, with the maximum common vent capac- kW)
ities reduced by 20 percent. This example will be continued
assuming B vent connectors. Solution:
H,Tater Heater Vent Connector Diameta Using Table (1) Determine the total available room volume.
803.1.3(7) Connector Capacity, read down the total Vent Height Equipment room volume.
(H) column to 30 feet (9144 mm), and read across the 2 feet (6 I 0
15 feet (4572 mm) by 30 feet (9144mm) with an 8 foot
nun) Connector Rise (R) row to the first Btu/hour rating in the
(2438 mm) ceiling 3600 cubic feet (101.94 m3 )
NAT'Max column that is equal to or exceeding the water heater
input rating. The table shows that a 3 inch (76 mm) vent
connector has a maximum capacity of 39 000 Btu/h (11.4 kW). (2) Determine the total required volume.
Although this rating is exceeding the water heater input rating, a The standard method to determine combustion air shall
3 inch (76 mm) vent COlUlector is prohibited by Section 803.2.20. be used to calculate the required volume.
A 4 inch (102 mm) vent connector has a maximum input rating The combined input for thc appliances located in the
of 70 000 Btu/h (20.5 kW) and is equal to the draft hood outlet basement is calculated as follows:
diametel: A 4 inch (102 mm) vent COlmector is selected. 100000 Btu/h (29 kW) 40000 Btu/h (11.7 k\V) = 140
Furnace Vent Connector Diametcl: Using Table 000 Btu/h k\V)
803.1.3(7), Vent Connector Capacity, read down the total Vent Thc standard method requires that the required volume
Height (H) column to 30 feet (9144 mm), and read across the be determined based 011 50 cubic feet pcr 1000 Btu/h
3 feet (914 mm) Connector Rise (R) row to the first Btu/h (4.83 m 3/kW).
rating in the FAN MAX column that is equal to or exceeding Using Table F 3.0 the required volume for a 140000 Btu/h
the furnace input rating. The 100000 Btu/h kW) furnace (41 kW) water heater is 7000 cubic feet (198.22 m 3).
in this example falls within this range, so a 4 inch (102 mm)
connector shall be permitted.
Conclusion:
Chimne,yl Liner Diametel: The total input to the common
Indoor volume is insufficient to supply combustion air since
vent is 135 000 Btu/h (40 kW). Using the Common Vent
the total of 3600 cubic fect (101.94 m 3) does not meet the
Capacity portion of Table 803.1 read down thc total Vent
required volume of 7000 cubic feet (198.22 m"). Therefore,
Height (H) column to 30 feet (9144 mm) and across this row to
additional combustion air shall be provided from the outdoors.
find the smallest vent diameter in the FAN + NAT colunm that
has a Btu/h rating exceeding 135 000 B tu/h (40 k \1./). The 4 inch
(3) Determine ratio of the available volume to the required
(102 mm) common vent has a capacity of 138000 Btufh (40.4
volume.
kW). Reducing the maximum capacity by 20 percent results in
a maximum capacity for a 4 inch (102 mm) corrugated liner of 3600 cubic fect
110 000 Btu/h (32 kW), less than the total input of 135 000 7000ciibic = 0.51
BtUlh (40 kW). So a larger liner is needed. The 5 inch (127 mm)
common vent capacity listed in Table 803.1.3(7) is 210 000 (4) Determine the reduction factor to be used to reduce the
Btu/h (62 kW), and after reducing by 20 percent is 168 000 full outdoor air opening size to the minimum required
Btum (49.2 kW). Therefore, a5 inch (127 mm) COlTIlgated metal based on ratio of indoor spaces.
liner shall be used in this example.
Single rVall Connectors. Once it has been established that 1.00 0.51 (from 3) = 0.49
relining the chimney is necessary, Type B double-wall vent
connectors are not specifically required. This example shall be (5) Determinc the single outdoor combustion air opening
pelmittcd to be redone using Tablc 803.1.3(8) for single-wall size as if combustion air is to come from outdoors. In this
vent connectors. For this case, the vent connector and liner example, the combustion air opening directly communi-
diameters would be the same as found for Type B double-wall cates with the outdoors.
connectors.
140000 Btu/h . J

3000lliltIs-f1---- = 47 square lllches (0.03m-)

F 3.0 Example of Combination .Indoor and Outdoor
Combustion Air Opening. Detennine the required combi- thermal units
nation of indoor and outdoor combustion air opening sizes pCI' square
for the following appliance installation example. inch (Btulin2)

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(6) Determine the minimum outdoor combustion air

opening area.

Outdoor opening area 0.49 (from Step 4) x 47 square

inches (0.03m2) 23 square
inches (0.01m2)
Section 701.7.3(3) requires the minimum dimension of
the air opening shal1 be not less than 3 inches (76 mm).
TABLE F 3.0
STANDARD METHOD: REQUIRED VOLUME, ALL APPLIANCES

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APPENDIX G - EXAMPLE CALCULATION OF OUTDOOR AIR RATE
(Matrix Adoption Tables are non-regulatory, intended only as an aid to the user. See Chapter 1 for state agency authority and bUilding application.)

Adopting

Entire Chapter

Adopt Entire Chapter as amended

(amended sections listed below)

I Adopt only those sections that are

11isted below
ChapteriSecti on

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G 1.0 Example Calculation. (See Chapter 4 ofthis code for

guidelines.)
Determine the outdoor air rate required for a single zone AC
unit serving an interior 2000 square feet (J 85.81 confer-
ence/meeting room with a design occupancy of 100 people.
The system supplies and returns air from the ceiling.

Solution:
In accordance with Table 403.2.2, the zone air distribution
effectiveness is 1.0 since the system supplies cooling only
from the ceiling. the rates from Table 402.1 for a
conference/meeting room, the minimum system outdoor air
rate is calculated to be:

5 x 100 0.06 x 2000

1.0
620 cubic feet per minute (ft 3/min)

Where:
zone floor area: the net occupiable floor area of
the zone in square feet.
zone popUlation: The largest number of people
expected to occupy the zone during typical usage.
Where the number of people expected to occupy
the zone fluctuates, P7 shall be permitted to be esti-
mated based on avera~ging approaches described in
Section 403.6.1. Where Pz cannot be accurately
predicted during design, it shall be estimated based
on the zone Hoor area and the default occupant
density in accordance with Table 402.1.
outdoor airHow rate required per person in accor-
dance with Table 402.1.
outdoor airflow rate required per unit area in accor-
dance with Table 402.1.
zone air distribution effectiveness in accordance
with Table 403.2.2.
For SI units: I cubic foot per minute = 0.00047 m3!s

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-A- AIR
ABSORPTION SYSTEM Balance ..................................................................407.3
Duct system .................................................... Chapter 6 Circulation ..... ........................................................ .407.4
Cooling system .............................................. Chapter 11 Ducts ............................................................ (see Ducts)
ABSORPTION UNIT Combustion .................................. (see Combustion air)
Definition ................................................................203.0 Conditioning appliances ........ 325.0, 903.0, Table 904.2
ACCESS PANELS Distribution .................................................. 414.2, 415. 1
Boilers .................................................................. 1012.1 Economizer ........................................ (see Economizer)
Definition ................................................................ 203.0 Filters .......................................................... (see Filters)
Ducts connected to Furnace .................................. (see Furnaces, warm air)
duct furnaces ...................................................... 911.3 Heaters .................................................... (see Heaters)
Exhaust systems .................................... 510.1.5, 510.3, Makeup ............................... .203.0, 314.2, 401.1, 403.7,
510.3.1,510.3.3.4, 504.1, 504.3.1, 505.3, 511.3,
510.3.3.5,514.4.8,514.4.9 517.1.3,517.6.1,517.6.2,
ACCESSIBILITY FOR 701.1, 701.3, 905.3, 930.5.4,
Inspections .................................................. 115.0,304.0 1108.9, E503.5.11, E503.5.11.1
Service ..................................................................304.0 Movement ............................ 503.1, 511.0,516.1,517.6
ACCESSIBILITY OF Moving Systems ........................................ 203.0, 608.1
Appliances and equipment ........................ 304.1, 304.2, Outside ............................................ 203.0, 314.1, 314.3
904.10 Pollution control
Appliances and equipment devices .................................................. 203.0, 512.3,
on roof ................................................................ 304.2 512.3.1, 512.3.2
Boilers .................................................... 1012.0, 1013.1 Process .................................................................. 702.1
Cleanouts .......................................................... 802.5.10 Recirculation ...................................................... 512.3.2
Draft hoods ...................................................... 802.12.5 Re/ief......................................................................203.0
Drips .................................................................. 1311.7.2 Replacement ...................................... (see Air, makeup)
Ducts .................................................................. 510.3.3 Return ............................................ 203.0, 314.1,314.3,
Evaporative coolers .............................................. 935.3 314.4, 1107.6, E 503.5.10
Fire dampers ..........................................................605.5 Supply .......................... 203.0, 314.3, Chapter 4, 602.1,
Flanges ........................................................ 1308.5.12.2 606.1,701.9, 701.9.2, 909.5,
Floor furnace ..........................................................912.8 910.5, E 503.4.3.4(A), E 503.5.10,
Fuel gas meters ................................................ 1308.6.1 E503.5.11.1, Table 1011.1
Fuel gas piping .............................. 1311.1.6, 1311.2.2.1, Ventilation ...................................................... Chapter 4
1322.1.1.2 AIR CONDITIONED
Fuel gas pressure regulators ............ 1308.7.3, 1311.4.1 Definition ................................................................203.0
Grease filters ...................................................... 509.2.3 AiR CONDITIONING
Motors and fans .................................................... 503.1 Coils ................................................312.0, 312.5, 903.6
Refrigeration equipment ...................................... 1106.3 Condensate .......................... 312.1,312.2,312.5, 312.6
ACCESSIBLE Drain ......................................................................312.0
Definition ................................................................203.0 Ducts Ducts, cooling)
Easily Energy efficiency .................. E 501.0 through E 505.1.4
Definition ........................................................ 207.0 Equipment and appliances ........................ 301.1,308.2,
Readily 312.0,317.1,903.1,
Definition ........................................................ 203.0 E 403.0, E 501.0, Table 904.2
ADMiNISTRATION ................................................Chapter 1 Gas fired ................................................................ 903.0
California ........................................ Chapter 1, Division I Gas piping .............................................................. 903.1
GeneraL ......................................... Chapter 1, Division II Low-rise residential buildings ............................ E 502.0

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 Other than low-rise Floor furnaces .............................. (see Furnaces, Floor)
residential buildings ........................................ E 503.0 Flue lining ........................................................803.1.12
Refrigerant port protection ................................ 1106.14 Food service ..............................................913.0, 914.0
System installation .......................... 903.3, 903.4, 903.5 Fuel burning .................................... 307.2, 312.1, 312.4,
System test ........................................................ E 805.0 314.3, 801.1, 802.5.7,
System water use .............................................. E 403.0 802.5.8.1, 802.5.8.2, 802.5.10,
AIR COOLING 802.6.8,916.1.1,1311.8.1.1
Coils ............................................ 312.1, 312.3,1106.10 Fueled by fuels other than gas .............................. 801.3
Unit ........................................................................312.2 Gas ..............................................308.0, 513.4.2, 801.2,
AIR-HANDLING UNIT 802.5.8.3, 902.0, 917.5, 1332.0
Definition ................................................................203.0 Gas pressure regulators ........................................ 917.5
Ducts ..............................................................Chapter 6 Gas, venting of ...................................................... 802.6
System test ........................................................ E 805.0 Heating .................................................................. 305.1
Variable airflow control .............................. E 503.4.3.10 Household cooking ................................................ 916.0
AIR, EXHAUST Illuminating .......................... 917.0, 1312.7, Table 917.2
Definition ................................................................203.0 In attics .............................................. 904.10, 904.10.1,
Openings ............................................................308.2.2 904.10.2, 904.10.3, 904.10.4
Through a noncanopy hood ................................ 508.4.2 In garages ................................................ 308.1.1, 911.8
In manufactured housing ...................................... 929.0
ALARMS ................................................................416.0,418.5
In under-floor spaces .......................... 904.10, 904.10.1,
ALTERNATE MATERIALS AND METHODS
904.10.2, 904.10.3, 904.10.4
OF CONSTRUCTION EQUIVALENCY ...................... 103.0
Kilns .............................................................. (see Kilns)
ANCHORAGE OF
Labeling of ............................................................307.0
Appliances ............................................................303.5
Lique'fied Petroleum Gas (LPG) .......................... 1332.0
Boilers .................................................................. 1014.1
Listed ....................................................................303.2
Cooling towers .................................................... 1128.0
Location of ............................................................308.0
Evaporative condensers ...................................... 1128.0
Movement of ..........................................................303.6
Fluid coolers ........................................................ 1128.0
Multiple, venting of ................................................ 803.2,
Refrigeration equipment and piping .................... 1106.2
Table 803.1 .3(7)
APPEALS, BOARD OF ................................................ 108.0
through Table 803.1.3(15)
APPLIANCE FLUE OUTLET
Oil-burning .............................. 302.3, 802.5.8.3, 1334.6
Definition ................................................................203.0
Open-top broiler units ................................ (see Broilers)
APPLIANCES
Outdoor cooking .................................................... 921.0
Access to ..............................................................304.0
Portable heating .......................................... 111.2, 218.0
Approval of ............................................................302.0 Protection against
Clearance ....................................303.4, Table 303.3(1), flood damage ...................................... 308.2, 308.2.1
Table 303.3(2), Table 303.4, Protection from fumes
Table 802.7.3.4(1), Table 802.7.3.4(2) or gases ..........................................................802.16
Closed combustion Refrigerators .................................... (see Refrigerators)
solid-fuel-bu rning Room heaters Heaters)
Definition ........................................................205.0 Single, venting of .......................................... Chapter 8,
Clothes dryers ................................ (see Clothes dryers) Table 803.1.3(1)
Condensate Control .................................. 312.1, 312.4, through Table 803.1.3(6)
802.8.4, 802.9 Unit heaters .............................................. (see Heaters)
Connectors .......................................... (see Connectors) Unlisted ......................................................303.4, 908.2
Cooking ..........................................508.4.1.3, 508.4.1.4, Venting of ...................................... 701.1, 701.11, 802.0,
508.4.1.5,509.2.2, 513.2.4.2, 803.0, 902.2, 902.3, Table 802.4,
517.7, 517.7.2, 916.0, 921.0 Table 803.1.3(1) through Table 803.1.3(15)
Decorative .................. 224.0, 907.0, 932.0, Table 802.4 APPLICATION FOR PERMIT ...................................... 112.0
Definition ................................................................203.0 APPROVAL OF
Direct vent ................................ 206.0, 802.2.4, 802.8.3, Alternate material and
802.8.5, Table 802.4 methods of construction .................................... 103.1
Draft hoods ..........................................................802.12 Appliance ................................................302.0,517.8.1
Electric cooling ...................................................... 307.4 Connections .......................................................... 116.0
Electric heating .......................................... 207.0, 307.3 Mechanical systems ............................................ 115.6.3

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Definition ................................................................203.0 BAFFLE PLATE ........................................ 204.0, 509.2.2.1,
APPROVED TESTING AGENCY 509.2.2.2, 509.2.2.3
Definition ................................................................203.0 BALANCING ............................ 317.0, E 502.3, E 503.6.5.3,
ATTIC INSTALLATIONS E 503.6.5.3(A), E 503.6.5.3(8)
Appliances .......................................... 904.10, 904.10.1, BLEED LINES ..............................................................704.0
904.10.2, 904.10.3, 904.10.4 BOARD OF APPEALS ................................................ 1OS.O
Common vents .................................................... S02.6.4 BOILER
Condensate control ................................ 312.2,1106.12 Chimneys or vents .............................................. 1016.1
Definition ................................................................ 204.0
Cooling coil or cooling units .................................. 312.2
Mounting of .......................................................... 1015.1
Cooling equipment .............................................. 1106.3
Operation and maintenance ................................ 1024.1
Ducts ....................................................................701.11
Room ........................................................ 204.0, 1013.0
Furnaces ..........................................................904.10.5
BOILER TYPES
Single-wall metal pipe ...................................... S02.7.3.2
Automatic ............................ 203.0, 1011.0, Table 1011.1
Vent connectors .......................... S02.1 0.1.2, S02.1 0.1.3
Central heating ..........................................303.3,904.0
AUTHORITY HAVING JURISDICTION
Electric ................................................................ 1002.3
Authority to disconnect Gas fired ................................................ 1007.1, 1008.1,
of gas piping .................................................... 1306.0 1011.1, Table E 503.7.1(6)
Authority to render gas service ............................ 1305.0 High-pressure
Board of Appeals .................................................. 10S.0 Definition ........................................................204.0
Certificate of inspection Low-pressure hot-water-heating
of gas piping .................................................... 1304.0 Definition ........................................................214.0
Condemn equipment ............................................ 106.6 Low-pressure steam-heating
Connection after order Definition ........................................................ 214.0
to disconnect ...................................................... 106.7 Miniature Boiler ........................................ 215.0, 1023.2
Connection approval .............................................. 116.0 Oil burning ............................ 1002.2, Table E 503.7.1 (6)
Cooperation of other Power ...................................................... 1012.2, 1023.2
officials and officers ............................................ 106.9 Steam and hot water ...................... 115.3, 225.0, 904.4,
Definition ................................................................203.0 904.5, 904.6, 904.9,
Deputies ................................................................ 106.2 Chapter 10, C 5.1, Table E 503.7.1 (6)
Disconnect utilities in BONDING CONDUCTOR
emergencies, to .................................................. 106.5 OR JUMPER .................................................. 204.0, 1311 .14
Inspections ...................... 115.0, 1021.0, 1023.0, 1303.0 BRAZED JOINTS Joints)
Issues permits ........................................................ 113.0 BREECHING
Liability .................................................................. 106.S Definition ................................................................ 204.0
Limitations of authority .......................................... 1OS.2 BRINE .............................. 1106.9, 1110.1,1124.5, E 503.4.1
Permits ............................................ 112.0, 113.0, 114.2 BROILERS
High
Plans and specifications ........................................ 112.2
Definition ........................................................ 210.0
Powers and duties ................................................ 106.0
Open top unit ........................................................920.0
Right of entry ........................................................ 106.3
Salamander
Safety requirements to install,
Definition ........................................................ 221.0
alter or repair boiler
Upright
or pressure vessel ........................................ 1004.0
Definition ........................................................ 223.0
Stop orders ............................................................ 106.4
BTHIH
Temporary connection .............................. 116.2, 1307.1 Definition ................................................................204.0
Testing ...................................................... 105.3, 115.6.2 BUILDING
Unsafe equipment.. ................................................ 107.0 Definition ............ .................................................... 204. 0
Violations .............................................................. 109.0 BUILDING CODE
AUTOMATIC CONTROL DEVICES ............................ 305.0 Definition ................................................................ 204.0
AUTOMATIC SHUTOFF .............................................. 60S.0 State
AUTOMATIC, BOILERS .............................. (see Boiler types) Definition ........................................................221.0
AZEOTROPE BUILDING OFfiCIAL
Definition ................................................................ 203.0 Definition ................................................................ 204.0
Allowable quantities .................................... Table 1102.2 BUILDING PERMITS ...................................... (see Permits)

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BUILDING STRUCTURALIVIEIVIBERS ............ 321.0, 902.5 Occupancy
BURNER, AUTOMATIC BOILER Definition ........................................................ 217.0
Definition ................................................................204.0 Product-conveying ducts ...................................... 502.0
BURNER, CONVERSION .............. 906.1, Table 802.7.3.4(1) Refrigerants .......................................................... 11 03.0
CLEARANCE INTEGRITY ........................................ 507.2.3
-C- CLEARANCES FOR
CARBON MONOXIDE SENSING ............................. .. .403.9 Access to equipment and appliances .................... 304.1
CAS NUMBER Air circulation ........................................ 506.7.2, 506.7.7
Definition ................................................................205.0 Air-conditioning appliances .............. 903.3, Table 904.2
Air heaters ..................................................909.4, 908.2
CEILING
Appliances ................................................303.4, 304.0,
Dampers ................................................................605.3
516.2.1,701.6.2, 802.8.3,
Heating furnaces ........................................ 303.3, 904.0
802.12.6,908.2,913.1,913.2,
Ventilation ............................................ (see Ventilation)
914.1, 914.2, Table 303.3(1),
CENTRAL HEATING PLANT
Table 303.4, Table 802.7.3.4(2)
Definition ................................................................205.0
Boilers ........................................................303.3, 904.2,
CERTIFICATE OF
1012.0, Table 303.3(2),
ACCEPTANCE .................................. E 803.2.1.3, E 806.1
Table 802.7.3.4(1), Table 904.2
CERTIFICATE OF INSPECTION ................................ 1304.0
Broilers .................................................................. 920,3
CHIMNEY
Chimneys ....................... .Table 303.3(1), Table 303.3(2)
Classi'fications Clothes dryers ............................................ 905.1, 905.5
Definition ........................................................ 205.0 Connectors ............................ 802.10.4, Table 303.3(1),
Connectors Connectors) Table 303.3(2), Table 303.3(3),
Dampers Dampers) Table 303.4, Table 802.7.3.4(1),
Height ..............................................................802.5.4.2 Table 802.7.3.4(2)
Inspection of ........................................ 802.5.6, 802.5.7 Cooking appliances ............................ 916.1.1, 916.1.2,
Size ....................................................................802.5.5 916.2.2, 916.2.3, 921.2
Termination of ....................................................802.5.4 Decorative appliances .......................... 932.1 .1, 932.1.2
CHIMNEY CLASSIFICATIONS Draft hoods and controls .................. 802.12.5, 802.12.6
High-heat appliances-type ................ 205.0, Table 303.4 Ducts, air ................................................................ 603.1
Low-heat appliances-type .......................... 205.0, 801.2, Ducts, clothes dryer ..............................................905.5
802.5.4, 802.10.1.4, Ducts, commercial,
802.10.12.1,803.1.12, exhaust .............................. 507.2, 507.2.1,507.2.6.3,
Table 303.3(2), Table 303.4, 507.2.8, 510.2, 510.6, 510.7.1.3,
Table 802.7 .3.4( 1), Table 802.10.1 .4 510.8.1,510.8.2,511.1 511.4.3
Medium-heat Ducts, furnace ........................................................911.1
appliances-type ................................ 205.0, 802.5.4.1, Ducts, product conveying,
802.10.1.5, 802.10.12.2, exhaust ................................................ 506.7, 506.7.5,
Table 303.3(2), Table 303.4, 506.7.6, Table 506.7
Table 802.7.3.4(1), Table 802.10.1.5 Equipment on roofs .............................. 303.9,304.2.1.1
Residential appliances-type ................ 205.0,802.10.1.3, Fans ................................................................ 51 0.7.1.3
802.10.12.1, 803.1.12, Food service appliances ................ 913.1, 913.2, 914.1,
Table 802.7.3.4(1) 914.2,914.3
CHIMNEY TYPES Furnaces ............................................ 904.2, 904.3.1.2,
Factory built ............................................205.0, 802.5.1, 911.1,912.7,912.9,
802.5.4.3,802.5.9, 912.11, Table 904.2
802.10.1.4, 802.10.1.5 Gas equipment ............................................Table 904.2
Masonry ...................... 205.0, 802.5.3, Table 803.1.3(3), Gas-fired toilets ..................... ,................................ 926.1
Table 803.1.3(4), Table 803.1.3(6), Gas fireplaces ............................................ ,........... 908.2
Table 803.1.3(9), Table 803.1.3(10), Grease removal devices ..........................................507.2,
Table 803.1.3(12), Table 803.1.3(13), 507.2.1,509.2.2.3
Table 803.1.3(14), Table 803.1.3(15) Hoods .......................................... 505.4, 507.2, 507.2.1,
Metal ........................................................ 205.0,802.5.2 507.2.2, 507.2.2.1, 507.2.2.2
CLASSIFICATION OF Hot plates and laundry stoves .............................. 915.1
Chimney Illuminating appliances .............................. 917.1,917.2,
Definition ........................................................ 205.0 917.2.1, Table 917.2

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 Infrared heaters .................................................... 919.3 Engineered installations ........................................701.8
Kilns .......................................... 930.5.1, 930.5.5, 930.6 Fireplaces .......................................... 908.3, E 602.1.1.2
Piping, fuel gas .................................................... 1331.1 Fossil fuel heating equipment.. ........................ E 502.6.1
Piping, hydronics ...................................... 1201 .3.8.6(C) Furnaces .................................................... 904.1, 928.3
Pool heaters .......................................................... 922.2 COMBUSTION AIR FROM
Reduction of ............ 506.7.2, 506.7.4, 506.7.7, 507.2.2, Attics ....................................................................701.10
507.2.2.1, 507.2.2.2, 507.2.3.3, Bedroom or bathroom ............................................ 902.2
Chimneys and vents ...................................... 802.5.11.1
507.2.6.1
Combination, indoor and outdoor ................ 701.7, F 3.0
Refrigerators .......................................................... 923.1
Indoors ..................................................................701.4
Roof installations ...................... 303.9, 304.2, 304.2.1.1,
Louvers, grilles and screens ................................ 701.10
506.7.7
Mechanical supply ................................................ 701.9
Room heaters ........................................................ 924.3
Outdoors ................................................................701.6
Seepage pans ........................................................ 912.9 Refrigeration maChinery rooms ............................ 11 07.6
Unit heaters ............................................ 927.2, 927.2.1 COMMERCIAL FOOD HEAT-PROCESSING EQUIPMENT
Venting .............................................. 802.7.3.4, 802.8.3, Definition ................................................................ 205.0
802.12.6,802.10.4, COMPRESSOR
Table 802.7.3.4(1) Access .................................................................. 1106.3
Wall protector ........................................ 506.7.2, 506.7.5 Definition ................................................................205.0
CLOSE COMBUSTIBLE CONSTRUCTION Flammable gas-air mixture ............ 1311.13.1, 1311.13.5
Definition ................................................................205.0 Positive displacement ................................ 205.0, 218.0,
CLOTHES DRYER 1112.1,1114.2
Clearance ..............................................................905.5 Refrigeration .......................................... 1106.3, 1106.8,
Commercial ........................................................ 504.3.2 1107.1.3,1109.4,1112.1
Connectors .......................................................... 504.3, CONCEAL SPACES
Table 303.3(3), Table 303.3(4) Definition ................................................................ 205.0
Definition ................................................................205.0 Ducts ...................................................................... 602.2
Domestic .................. 504.3.1, 504.3.1.1, Table 1308.4.1 Fuel gas piping .................................................. 1311.3.1
Exhaust of.. ...................................... 905.2, 905.4, 905.5 lighting units in hoods .......................... 512.2.3, 512.2.4
Exhaust duct ........ 504.3, 504.3.1, 504.3.1.1, 504.3.1.2, Process Piping ................................................ 1406.2.1
504.3.2, 905.2, 905.4, 905.5 CONDENSATE
For multiple family ..................................................905.6 Control. .........................................312.1, 312.2, 1106.13
For public use ........................................................ 905.6 From air conditioning ............ 312.1, 31 312.5,312.6
Makeup air .................................................. 701.3, 905.3 From air cooling coils .............................. 312.2, 1106.10
Shutoff device ........................................................ 905.6 From category I and
Termination ............................................................504.3 category III appliances ...................... 802.8.4, 802.9.1
Type 1 .............................. 205.0, 802.2.1, 905.1, 905.2, From category II and
905.3, 905.4, Table 1308.4.1 category IV appliances ........................ 802.8.4, 802.9
Type 2 ........................................................205.0, 905.1, From fuel
905.2, 905.3, 905.5
burning appliances ............................................ 312.4
Unlisted ..................................................................905.1
From 'fuel gas piping .......................... 1311.7.1, 1311.7.2
CODE
Definition ................................................................ 205.0 From hydronic return lines ........................ 1201.3.8.1 (A)
COMBUSTIBLE CONSTRUCTION, CLOSED From non categorized
Definition ................................................................205.0 appliances ............................................ 802.8.4, 802.9
COMBUSTIBLE CONSTRUCTION, OPEN From refrigeration coils ..........................................904.8
Definition ................................................................217.0 From units located in attics .................... 312.2, 1106.12
COMBUSTIBLE MATERiAL Point of discharge ..................................................312.6
De'finition ................................................................205.0 Waste pipe sizing .............................. 312.3, Table 312.3
COMBUSTIBLE MATERIAL, LIMITED CONDENSATION
Definition ................................................................214.0 Drain ..........................................................312.4, 312.5
COMBUSTION AIR
Drain pan ..............................................................312.2
Definition ................................................................ 205.0
CONDENSER
Duct ........................................................ 701.11, 701.12
Definition ................................................................205.0
General .......................................................... Chapter 7
Whole house fans ............................................ E 502.11 CONDENSING APPLIANCE
COMBUSTION AIR FOR Definition ................................................................ 205.0
Boilers, low pressure, CONDENSING UNIT
installed in closets .............................................. 904.1 Definition ................................................................205.0

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CONDITIONED SPACE COOLING
Definition ................................................................205.0 Access to equipment. ......................... 935.3, Chapter 11
CONFINED SPACE Air system ..............................................................314.0
Definition ................................................................205.0 Correctional Treatment Centers .................. 324.1, 324.2
CONFLICT BETWEEN CODES ............................ 101.3.1.1 De'finition ................................................................ 205.0
CONNECTION Equipment location .................................. 308.0, 1106.3
Approval ................................................................ 116.0 Evaporative ................................................207.0, 935.0
Electrical ................................................................ 31 0.0 Installation ..............................................................935.4
Energy ........................................................ 116.1, 116.2 Portable
Fuel .......................................................... 116.0, 1312.0 Definition ........................................................ 218.0
Hydronics ............................................................ 1201.2 System
Ternporary .............................................................. 116.2 Definition ........................................................ 205.0
Welded duct ........................................... :........ 510.5.2.1 Towers .............................................. Chapter 11, Part II
Unit ............................................................205.0, 904.9
CONNECTORS
CORRUGATED STAINLESS STEEL TUBING (CSST)
Appliances ............ 802.3.3.3, 802.7.4.1, 803.2, 1312.0,
Definition ................................................................ 205.0
Table 303.3(2), Table 303.3(3),
Fuel piping ............................................ 1311.14, 1312.1
Table 303.3(4)
Appliances,
D-
category 1 .......................... 802.5.5, 802.10, 802.10.1
DAMPERS
Boilers ...................... Table 303.3(2), Table 802.7.3.4(1) Access ..................................................................605.5
Chimney .................................................. 205.0, 802.5.5, Air heaters ............................ 909.5,909.7,910.5,910.7
803.2, Table 303.3(1), Automatically operated .................... 802.14, E 502.10.2
Table 303.3(2), Table 803.1.3(3), Automatically
Table 803.1.3(4), Table 803.1.3(6), operated, appliances .................................. 802.3.4.1,
Table 803.1.3(9), Table 803.1.3(10), E 503.4.3.4(A),
Table 803.1.3(12), Table 803.1.3(13), E 503.4.3.4(B)
Table 803.1.3(14), Table 803.1.3(15) Back-draft ...................................... 504.1, 504.3, 1108.9
Clearances .................... Table 303.3(1), Table 303.3(2), Balancing ........................................................ E 502.3.1
Table 303.3(3), Table 303.4, Boilers .................................................................. 1004.4
Table 802.7.3.4(1), Table 802.7.3.4(2) Ceiling radiation ..........................................205.0, 605.3
Flexible ............................................................ 510.8.1.1 Chimney ......................................................Table 907.2
Fuel, Appliance Combination fire and smoke .................................. 205.0
Definition ........................................................203.0 Combustion air ducts .......................................... 701.12
Fuel gas piping .................................................... 1312.0 Definition ................................................................ 206.0
Gas vent .................................................... 224.0, 802.2, Ducts .................................. 504.1, 505.2, 512.1,512.1.1
802.3.3.3, 802.5.5, 802.7.4.1, Duct furnace .......................................................... 911.6
802.10, 802.11, 803.2, Economizers ................................................ E 503.5.1.1
Table 802.7.3.4(1), Table 802.10.1.4, Evaporative cooling systems ................................ 935.1
Table 802.10.1.5, Table 803.1.3(1), Fire .......................................................... 206.0, 508.5.3,
Table 803.1.3(2), Table 803.1.3(7), 508.5.3.1, 511.4.2,
511.4.3, 516.2.6,
Table 803.1.3(8)
605.2, 935.1
Incinerators .......................................... Table 802.10.1.5
Freedom from interference .................................... 605.6
Mechanical draft systems ................................ 802.3.3.3
Heating, ventilation,
Multiple appliances ................................................ 803.2
and Air conditioning .................................... E 502.12,
CONTAINERS FOR
E 503.4.3.4(8),
Agent storage ........................................................ 513.9
E 503.4.3.4(C)
Grease ............................................................509.2.4.1
HVAC system tests of ........................................ E 805.0
Liquid petroleum gas (LPG) ................................ 1324.3 Identification of ...................................................... 605.5
Refrigeration ........................................ (see Refrigerant) Inspection, testing, and
Shipping ............................................................ 1334.6.2 maintenance of ................................................ 514.4.9
CONTINUOUS ENCLOSURE .................... (see Enclosures) Manually operated .............................................. 802.13
CONTROL DEVICES Multiple arrangements .......................................... 605.4
Automatic .............................................................. 305.0 Recirculating system .......................................... 516.2.6
Emergency refrigerant control box ...................... 1109.4 Refrigeration machinery room .............................. 11 08.9

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 Return air ................................ E 503.5.1.3, E 805.5.1.2, Floor mounted food service appliance .................. 913.1
E 805.5.2, E 805.12.1.1 Location ..................................................................911.4
Smoke ........................................................ 206.0, 605.1 Procedure .............................................................. B 6.1
Supply air ...................... E 503.4.3.4(B), E 503.4.3.4(C) Vent connector ................................................ 803.2.20
Stack .................................................................... 1004.4 Venting ................................................................ 802.12
Vent ...................................... 802.3.4.1, 802.13, 802.14, DRAIN, CONDENSATION .................. 312.0, 802.8.4, 802.9
803.1.1, 803.2, C 9.1, E 502.10.2, DRAINAGE
E 502.12, E 503.4.3.4, E 503.4.3.4(C) Boiler rooms ........................................................ 1017.0
Volume .................................................... 206.0, 511.4.4 Cooling tower ...................................................... 1129.0
DECORATIVE APPLIANCES .................... (see Appliances) DUCTS
DEFINITIONS ........................................................ Chapter 2
Absorption or evaporative .............................. Chapter 6
DEPARTMENT
Air movement ........................................................511.0
Definition ................................................................206.0
Auxiliary equipment ............................................. .512.0
DESIGN
Bleed-air .............................................................. 511 ,4.3
Of hoods .................................................... 505.4, 508.0
Circulating air ........................................................911.5
Of masonry chimneys ............................................ 802.5
Of metal chimneys ................................................ 802.5 Clearances for ............................................506.7, 510.2,
Of product-conveying ducts .................................. 505.0 903.3, 904.2,
Of venting systems ................................................ 802.3 930.5.5, Table 506.7,
Requirements for Ethylene Oxide (ETO) Table 802.7.3.4(2)
Sterilization areas .............................................. 418.0 Clothes dryers .......................... 504.2, 504.3, 504.3.1.1,
DESIGN AND TESTING ............................................ 101.3.2 504.3.1 .2, 905.4, 905.5
DESIGN FLOOD ELEVATION ...................................... 206.0 Clothes dryers, commercial ................................ 504.3.2
DEVICES Combustion air .......................... 701.6.1, 701.11,701.12
Automatic carbon monoxide senSing ................... .403.9 Combustibles within '" ........................................... 602.2
Automatic control ...................................... 305.0, 1121.0 Commercial
Detection ................................................ 206.0, 513.8.1, hoods and kitchens ............................ Chapter 5, Part II
514.2.3,514.4.6 Construction of
Draft control ...................................................... 802.12.2
(product conveying) ..........................................506.2
Grease removal ........................................ 209.0, 507.2,
Cooling .............................................. Chapter 6, 1109.1,
507.2.1, 509.0. 513.1.
E 502.0, E 503.0,
513.1.1,513.2.5,513.2.5.4,
Table E 503.7.1 (9)
514.4.1, 517.5, 517.7.1
Pressure limiting ............................ 218.0, 904.4, 922.3, Definition ................................................................ 206.0
1113.0,1308.7.5.3 Domestic range vents ............................................ 504.2
Pressure relief .............................. 218.0, 904.6, 1114.0, Duct ......................................................................409.0
1115.0,1116.0,1117.0 Environmental air ............................ 207.0, 501.1, 504.0
Quick-disconnect ...................... 219.0.1312.2.2,1312.5 Equipment, electrical, other used in ............ 512.2, 512.3
DIRECT Exhaust-air ............................................................ 504.1
Gas-fired industrial-air heaters .................. 909.0, 910.0 Exhaust, commercial ............................................ 51 0.0
Gas-fired makeup-air heaters Explosion venting .................................................. 506.4
Definition ........................................................ 206.0 Exterior installation of ................................ 510.6, 930.6
Gas fireplaces .............................. 908.2, Table 1308.4.1 Factory-made air .............................. 602.3, 603.3, 604.1
Vent appliance ...................................... (see Appliances) Flexible .............................................................. 602.3. 1
Wall furnace .......................................................... 928.1 Fire protection installed wit~lin .............................. 506.6
DISCHARGE OF REFRIGERANTS .............. 1118.0,1119.0 Fittings ..................................................................506.3
DISTRICT HEATING PLANT
For kilns ................................................................930.0
Definition ................................................................206.0
Furnace .......................................... 206.0, 903.5, 904.7,
DRAFT CONTROL DEVICES ........................ (see Devices)
911.0, Table E 503.7.1 (5)
DRAFT CONTROLS ..................................................802.12
General ..........................................................Chapter 6
DRAFT HOODS
Appliances ..........................................................802.12 Gravity ventilation .................... 930.5.3, 930.6, 1106.7.1
Clearance ....................................................Table 904.2 Grease .............................. 209.0,510.4,510.5,510.7.2
Counter appliance food service ............................ 914.2 Gypsum wallboard ................................................ 504.6
Conversion accessories .................................... 803.1.10 Heat recovery ventilators .................... 504.4, Chapter 6
Definition ................................................................206.0 Heating ............................................ Chapter 6, E 502.0.
Examples .......................................... F 1 .1 , F 1.3, F 2.0 E 503.0, Table E 503.7.1 (9)

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 Inspection and cleaning of ...................... 514.2, 514.4.1 Supply plenum ...................................................... 607.0
Installation of ............................ 510.1.3, 510.2.1, 510.7, Unit ............................................................ 206.0, 607.0
603.0,904.7 Ventilation ..................................... .402.1.2, Table 402.1
Insulation of ........................................ 506.7.3, 506.7.4,
604.0, E 502.4.1, E
E 503.3.1, E 503.4.4, ECONOMIZER
Table E 503.7.1 (9), Air .................................................... E 503.5, E 503.5.1,
Table E 503.7.1 (10) E 503.5.1.2,
Interior installations of ............................................ 510.7 Table E 503.5,
Joints and seams .................................................. 602.4 Table 503.5.1.2(1),
Listed grease ........................................................ 510.4 Table E 503.5.1.2(2)
Material of .................................... 506.1, 510.5.1, 602.0 Controls .......................................................... E 503.5.3,
Manifold ..................................................................511.4 E 503.5.4, E 503.5.5,
Metal ................................................ 506.1, 602.5, 603.2 Table 503.5.1.2(1),
Table E 503.5.1.2(2)
Non-grease ........................................................ 510.1 .7
Water ................................................ E 503.5, E 503.5.2,
Openings .................................................. 51 0.3, 511.1.5
E 503.5.5.3, Table E 503.5
Other grease .......................................................... 51 0.5
Testing ................................................................ E B05.0
Plans
ELECTRIC HEATING APPLIANCES
examiner form .......................................... Appendix A
Delinition ................................................................ 207.0
Product-conveying ......................... .21B.0, 501.1, 502.0,
Labeling ................................................................307.3
505.0, 506.0,
ELECTRICAL CODE
506.2, Table 506.2(1)
Definition .......................................... ,..................... 207.0
Product-conveying
ENCLOSED PARKING GARAGES....... .................. .... .403.9
classification ......................................................502.0
ENCLOSURE OF DUCTS
Protection of ................................................506.B, 603.4
Clearances ........................................ 507.2.6.3, 507.2.B,
Return air ........................................ 602.1, 602.2, 604.1,
510.7.1.3
904.7,911.5, E 502.4.1,
Continuous .................................................. 205.0, 510.7
Table E 503.7.1(9),
Exhaust .................................... 510.7,510.7.1, 510.7.2,
Table E 503.7.1 (1 0)
510.7.4,510.7.5
Seal level of .................................. Table E 503.4.4.2(1),
Fire doors ............................................................ 51 0.7.4
Table E 503.4.4.2(2)
Grease, factory built 507.2.3.1,
Serving open-top 507.2.4, 507.2.6,
broiler units ........................................................ 920.0 507.2.6.3,510.7.2
Sheet metal thickness ............................ Table 506.2(1), Grease duct, field-applied .................... 20B.0, 507.2.3.1,
Table 506.2(2) 507.2.5, 507.2.6,
Solid-fuel ................................................................51 0.9 507.2.6.3, 510.7.2
Supply air ........................................ 604.1, 606.1, 904.2, Product conveying ducts ........................................ 505.4
904.7, 909.5, 910.5, Shaft .................................................... 221.0, 507.2.3.1,
Table E 503.7.1 (9), 507.2.6.3
Table E 503.7.1(10) ENCLOSURES
Support ........................................ 506.5, 510.1.6, 603.5 For equipment on roof .......................................... 303.9
Systems ..............................................206.0, Chapter 6 For grease ducts ................................................ 510.7.2
Termination 504.5, 701.11 For kitchen hoods ...................................... 505.4, 50B.2
Termination in attics ............................................ 701.11 For steam and hot water boilers .......................... 1013.1
Tests ...................................... E 502.4.3, E 503.4.4.2(A) ENERGY CONNECTIONS ................................ 116.1,116.2
Tin ..........................................................................602.6 ENERGY STAR ........................................................ E 201.2
Under floor or crawl spaces .................................. 603.1 ENFORCEMENT ........ .............................................. 1. 11.2. 1
Unit heaters .......................................................... 927.4, ENFORCING AGENCY .................................... 1.11.2, 207.0
Table E 503.7.1 (5) ENGINE, GAS .................................................. 903.2, 925.0
Velocities and circulation .................. 505.2, Table 505.2 EQUIPMENT
Vibration isolators .................................................. 602.7 Air-conditioning .................................... 102.4.1, 102.4.2,
DUTIES 903.0, 911.6, E 501.0,
Of Authority Having Jurisdiction ............................ 106.0 E 502.2, E 502.9,
Of Board of Appeals .............................................. 1OB.O E 503.0, Table E 502.9
DWELLING Authority to condemn ............................................ 106.6
Definition .............................................................. 206.0 Auxiliary ................................................................512.0

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 Automatic shutoffs for ............................................ 608.1 Steam and hot
Clearances .......................................... (see Clearances) water boilers ........................................ 1003.1, 1014.1
Complying design of ..............................................302.2 Testing .................................................................... 115.3
Commercial food ETO STERILIZATION AREAS ................................... .418.0
heat-processing EVAPORATIVE
Definition ...................................................... 205.0 Condenser .................................. 1127.1, 112B.1, 1131.1
Cooking .................................. 507.1, 508.4.1, 508.4.1.2, Cooler .......................................... 207.0, 935.3, E 403.2
508.7,509.1,509.3,510.9, Cooler, portable
511.1,511.5,512.4,513.0, Definition ........................................................ 218.0
514.0,515.0,516.0,517.0
Cooling system .......................................... 207.0, 935.0
Definition .............................................................. 207.0
For health care facilities ....................................... .405. 0
Draft hood ..........................................Table B03.1.3(11)
EVAPORATOR
Electrical ........................ 303.9.4,310.1, 503.1, 511.1.6,
Definition ................................................................ 207.0
512.2,512,2.5, 930.4, 1105.3.3,
EXCESS FLOW VALVE .............................................. 207.0,
1132.1,1311.13.5,1406.2.1.6
Exhaustfans ................................ 503.2,511.1,512.3.1 1309.0,1406.2.1.5
EXHAUST
Fire-extinguishing ...................... 512.3.1, 513.0, 516.6.5
Air .................................. 203.0, 308.2.2, 505.3, 508.4.2
Fuel gas ........................................ 1316.8.3, 1316.11.3,
Bathroom Exhaust Fans .... .................... ................ 402.5
1316.12.3, 1320.2, 1334.3,
Ducts ............................................................ (see Ducts)
1336.1 , Appendix B
Fans ........................................................ 507.2, 510.3.2,
Gas mixing machines ...................................... 1311 .13.5
510.7.1.3,511.0,
Heating .................................... 210.0, 308.1.3, E 501.0,
701.9.1, E502.11,
E 502.2, E 502.9,
E 605.1.4, E 605.1.5,
E 503.0, Table E 502.9
E 605.2, Table E 502.6
Identification of ...................... 303.7, 516.2.5, E 503.6.4
Hoods .......................................... 410.2, 50B.0, 514.1.4,
Improper location .................................................. 309.0 E 503.4.3.4(A), E 503.5.11
Industrial heating Kitchen .................................... Chapter 5, Table E 502.6
Definition ........................................................ 211.0 Mechanical ............................ 1106.7.2,1108.2,1108.7,
Inspection, testing E 502.10.2, E 605.1.3, E 605.2
and maintenance .................... 514.0,515.0,516.6.5, Openings .................................... 308.2.2, 919.4, 1108.3
1022.1, 1201.3.9, Outlet ............................... .407.2, 506.9, 508.9, 510.8.1,
1316.B.3,1316.11.3 516.2.6, E 502.12
Installation .................................................. 303.3, 902.3 Rates ...................................... 403.0, 403.7, Table 403.7
Machinery rooms .................................................. 1109.0 Requirements ........................................................ 418.2
Mechanical .................................... 115.2, 1201.3.B.7(A), Systems ............................... .414.1, Chapter 5,802.2.2,
1334.3, E503.1.1, B02.3.4, 1018.1, 1106.7.2, 110B.2
E 503.1.2, E 503.4.1.3 Termination ........................................................ 51 0.B.2
Manufacturing housing .............. 1320.2, 1336.2, 1336.3 Ventilation ............................................................ 403.7
Oil- or liquid-fuel burning ........................ 1336.2, 1336.3, EXISTING EQUIPMENTS
Appendix C AND SYSTEMS ........................................................ 102.0
On roofs ......................................................303.9, 304.0 EXPANSION TANKS
Portable ventilating CAPACITIES .............................. 1005.0, Table 1005.4(1),
Definition ........................................................218.0 Table 1005.4(2)
Process piping .............................................. 1406.2.1.6 EXPIRATION OF PERMITS .......................................... 113.4
Protection against flood damage .......................... 308.2
Purging .......................................................... 1316.12.3 -F-
Recirculating systems ........................................516.2.4 FANS ................................................ 503.0, 51 0.B.1.2, 511.0
Refrigeration systems ........................ 911.6, Chapter 11 FAMILY
Rooms .................................................................. 1105.2 Definition ................................................................ 208.0
Safety .................................................................... 515.0 FEES ............................................................................ 114.0
Service and access ................................................ 304.0 For investigations .................................................. 114.5
Shutoff valves ................................ 1311.8.1.1, 1312.2.1 For permits ........................................ 114.2, Table 114.1
Solid-fuel cooking ...................................... 221.0, 507.1, For plan review ...................................................... 114.3
50B.4.1 .2, 50B.7, For re-inspection .................................................... 115.6
509.3, 510.9, 511.1, Mechanical permit fees ................................ Table 114.1
511.5, 512.4, 517.0 Refunds .................................................................. 114.6

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FILTERS FLOOD
Air ....................................................314.2, 503.3, 602.2 Hazard Area
Correctional Treatment Centers ........................... .408.3 Definition ........................................................ 208.0
Efficiencies ............................................ Tables 4-8, 4-C Hazard Areas Subject to High
General ........ .......................................................... 408. 1 Velocity Wave Action
Grease ...................................... 209.0, 509.1, 509.2.3.4 Definition ........................................................208.0
Hospitals ..... ........................................................... 408.2 Protection against, damage .................................. 308.2
In exhaust systems ................................................503.3 FLOOR FURNACE ........................................ (see Furnaces)
In recirculating systems ........................................ 516.3 FUEL
Outpatient facilities ................................................ 408.4 Appliance ............................................ (see Appliances)
Return air .......................................... E 603.1.1, E 603.3 Appliance,
FIRE connectors
Barrier Wall Definition ........................................................ 203.0
Definition ........................................................ 208.0 Shutoff ........................................................ 513.4, 513.9,
Code C 2.0, Table 1011.1
Definition ........................................................208.0 Solid-fuel cooking ................................ 221.0, 508.4.1.2,
Damper ......................................................206.0, 605.0 508.7, 510.9, 511.1,
Doors ..................................................................510.7.4 511.5,513.12,517.0
Extinguishing Equipment .............. 513.0, 513.12, 517.7 Temporary connection ............................................ 116.2
Fire-Resistive Construction FUEL APPLIANCE CONNECTOR
Definition ........................................................208.0 Definition ................................................................203.0
Partition FUEL GAS
Definition ........................................................ 208.0 Definition ................................................................208.0
Resistance Rating FUEL GAS MIXING
Definition ........................................................208.0 BLOWERS AND MACHINES .......................... 1311.13.3,
FIREPLACE 1311.13.4,1311.13.5
Decorative appliance for ........................................907.0 FUEL GAS PIPING
Gas vents ................................................908.0, E 602.1 Aboveground installations .................................... 1311 .2
Screens ..................................................................907.3 Acceptable Materials .......................................... 1308.5
Stove Authority to disconnect
Definition ........................................................ 208.0 gas piping ........................................................ 1306.0
Wood burning .................................................... E 602.1 Authority to render
FITTINGS gas service ...................................................... 1305.0
Ducts ......................................................................602.5 Branch length method ...................................... 1319.1.2
Exhaust system ....................................................506.3 Capacities .................................. Table 1319.2(1) through
Fuel gas piping ................................ 1308.5, 1311.1.7.1, Table 1319.2(36)
1311.3.1,1334.2 Cathodic protection ............................ 1326.0, 1331.2.1,
Hydronics ...................................... 1201.3.1, 1201.3.2.3, 1331.2.2,1331.3
1201.3.2.4, 1201.3.2.5, 1201.3.2.6, Certificate of inspection ...................................... 1304.0
1201.3.2.7, 1201.3.4.7, Concealed in buildings ........................................ 1311.3
1201.4.1, 1201.4.1.1, 1201.5.1, Connections ........................ 116.0, 1311.1.7.1, 1311.3.1,
1201 .5. 1.1, 120 1.6. 1, 120 1.6. 1.1, 1311.16,1312.0
1201.6.1.6,1201.7.1,1201.7.1.1, Connectors .......................................................... 1312.0
1201.8.1, 1201.8.1.1, Table 1201.3.1 Design, materials
PE-AL-PE ...................................... 1201.8.1, 1201.8.1.1 and components .............................................. 1308.0
PE-RT ............................................ 1201.7.1,1201.7.1.1 Electrical bonding
PEX ................................................ 1201.4.1, 1201.4.1.1 and grounding ................................................ 1311.14
PEX-AL-PEX .................................. 1201.5.1, 1201.5.1.1 Electrical circuits
Plastic ......................................................312.7, 802.4.2 and connections .......................... 1311.15, 1311.16
Polypropylene .................................................. 1201.6.1, Excess flow valve ................................................ 1309.0
1201.6.1 .1, 1201 .6.1.6 Expansion and flexibility .................................... 1308.11
Refrigeration ............................................ 1106.9, 1117.6 Fittings .............................................. 1308.5, 1311.1.7.1,
Tee and wye .......................................... 803.2.7, 803.2.8 1311.3.1,1334.2
FLAMMABLE VAPORS Flammable gas-air mixtures .............................. 1311.13
Definition ................................................................208.0 Flanges .......................................................... 1308.5.12
Installation ..............................................................902.6 General ........................................................ Chapter 13

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 Hangers ................................ 1311.2.5, Table 1311.2.5.1 In partitions ........................................................ 1311.3.3
Hybrid pressure ................................................ 1319.1.3 Joints ...................................... 1308.5.10.2, 1308.5.10.3
In chases, vertical ................................................ 1311 .4 Metallic .............................................................. 1308.5.3
In mobile home parks ........................ Chapter 13, Part" Plastic .......................... 1308.5.4, 1308.5.6.3, 1308.5.11
In partitions ........................................................ 1311.3.2 Sizing .............. 1308.4, 1319.0, Table 1319.2(7) through
In recreational vehicle Table 1319.2(18), Table 1319.2(22),
parks .............................................. Chapter 13, Part" Table 1319.2(23), 1319.2(28) through
Inspections .............................................. 115.0, 1303.0, Table 1319.2(33), Table 1319.2(36)
1304.0,1316.1 Steel .............................................................. 1308.5.3.1
Installation .............................................. 1311.0, 1311.2, Supports ............................ 1311.2.5.1, Table 1311.2.5.1
1311.8,1312.8 FURNACES
Interconnection of systems .................... 1308.3, 1317.0 Access panels ........................................................ 911.3
Leak detection .................................................. 1316.10 Central heating furnaces ............................ 303.3, 904.0
Liquefied petroleum gas ........................ 1315.0, 1332.1 Circulating air .............................................. 911.5, 912.3
Longest length method .................................... 131 9.1 .1 Clearances ................................................ 904.2, 911.1,
Low-pressure protection ...................................... 1308.9 Table 303.3(2), Table 303.4,
Materials and joining method .................. 1308.5, 1330.0 Table 802.7.3.4(1), Table 904.2
Metallic ............................................ 1308.5.2, 1308.5.9, Connectors .............................................. Table 303.3(2)
1308.5.10, Table 1308.5.9.2, Downflow-type, central
Table 1319.2(1) through Table 1319.2(6), heating
Table 1319.2(24) through Table 1319.2(27) Definition ........................................................ 208.0
Meters .................................................... 1308.6, 1324.0 Duct ............................................................206.0,911.0
Outlets .................................................... 1311.8, 1312.6 Enclosed
Overpressure protection
Definition ........................................................ 208.0
devices ............................................................ 1313.0
Examples ......................................................Appendix F
Piping .................................................. 1303.2, 1311.2.1
Excavations .................................................... 904.3.1.3
Plastic .............................................. 1308.5.4, 1308.5.5,
First-floor installation ............................................912.12
1308.5.6.3, 1308.5.11 ,
Floor ................................................ 208.0, 901.1, 912.0
1311.1,1311.1.7,1311.1.7.1,
Forced-air-type,
1311.6.2,1330.3,1331.3
central heating ........................................ 208.0, 904.8
Protective coating ................................ 1308.5.8, 1330.2
Gas fired ............................................Table E 503.7.1 (5)
Purging requirements ........................................ 1316.12
Gas input ................................................Table 1308.4.1
Regulators, gas pressure ........................ 1308.7, 1310.0
Gravity-type,
Required gas supply .............................. 1318.0, 1328.0
warm air
Sediment trap .......................................... 1311.7, 1312.7
Shutoff valves ................................ 1308.1 0, 1311.8.1.1, Definition ........................................................209.0
1311.10.1,1311.10.1.1, Horizontal-type,
1323.1,1331.4 central heating .................................... 208.0, 904.10.5
Sizing .................................................... 1308.4, 1319.0, Installed in aircraft hangars .................................... 911.9
Table 1319.2(1) through Table 1319.2(6), Installed in commercial garages ............................ 911.8
Table 1319.2(19) through Table 1319.2(21), Located in under-floor spaces .............................. 607.0
Table 1319.2(24) through Table 1319.2(27), Plenums .................................................. 607.0, 802.3.5,
Table 1319.2(34), Table 1319.2(35) 903.3, 904.7
Sizing equations .................................................. 1319.3 Seepage pan ........................................................ 912.9
Supports .............................. 1311.2.5, Table 1311.2.5.1 Servicing .......................................................... 904.10.3
Temporary use of ................................................ 1307.0 Under floor, warm air ............................................ 607.0,
Testing ...................................................... 115.3, 1316.0 Upflow-type, central heating .................. 208.0, 904.10.5
Tracer wire .................................................... 1311.1.7.2 Upper-floor installation ........................................912.11
Traps, drips and sediment ...................... 1311.7, 1312.7 Wall ............................................................224.0, 225.0,
Turns .................................................................... 1311.6 901.1, 928.0, Table 802.4
Underground installations ...................... 1311.1, 1331.0 Warm air .................................................... 225.0, 607.7,
Variable pressure ................................................ 1319.6 607.6, C 5.1, E 502.2,
Venting .............................................................. 1308.7.5 Table 1308.4.1, Table E 503.7.1 (5)
FUEL GAS TUBING FUSIBLE LINK
Aluminum alloy .............................................. 1308.5.3.3 Definition ................................................................208.0
Copper and brass .......................................... 1308.5.3.2 FUSIBLE PLUG
Corrugated stainless steel (CSST) ................ 1308.5.3.4 Definition ................................................................208.0

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 -G- Filters .......................................... 209.0, 509.1, 509.2.3,
GALVANIZED STEEL 509.2.4, 509.2.5, 516.3.2
Definition ................................................................209.0 Laden vapors .................................. 507.1, 508.2,508.4,
GAS CONVENIENCE OUTLET ................................ 1312.6 511.2.2,511.4.6,
GAS ENGINE, STATIONARY ...................................... 925.0 513.1.1,516.1
GAS ENGINES, Receptacle ...................................................... 511.1.2.1,
AIR CONDITIONERS ................................................903.2 511.1.3.1,511.1.3.2
GAS VENT CONNECTOR Connectors) Removal devices ...................................... 209.0, 507.2,
GAS VENT TYPES 509.0,513.1,513.2.5,
Type B ...................................... 222.0, 802.5.5, 802.6.1, 516.1,517.5,517.7
802.6.2.1, 802.6.3.1,802.6.6, Vapors ................................................................508.1 .2
802.10.1.2,802.10.1.3,802.10.7.2, GRILLES AND LOUVERS ........................................ 701.10
802.10.12.1,803.1.7,803.2.2, GROUNDING ELECTRODE .......................... 209.0, 1311.14
803.2.14, 803.2.18, 803.2.19,
803.2.21, Table 303.3(2), Table 802.4, -H-
Table 802.7.3.4(1), Table 803.1.3(1), HANGERS AND SUPPORTS
Table 803.1.3(2), Table 803.1.3(5), Appliances ............................................................303.5
Table 803.1.3(7), Table 803.1.3(8), Ducts ...................................................... 506.5, 510.1.6,
Table 803.1.3(11), Appendix F 510.1.7,603.2
Type B-W ............................................ 222.0, 802.6.2.2, Fuel gas piping ......................................316.6, 1311.2.5,
928.1, Table 802.4 Table 1311.2.5.1
Type L .................................. 222.0, 802.6.1, 802.6.2.1, Heaters ......................................................919.1,927.1
802.10.1.2, 802.10.1.3, Hydronics .................................... 1201.3.2.14, 1201.3.7
Table 303.3(2), Table 802.4, In ground ................................................................316.7
Table 802.7.3.4(1) Pipe and tubes .................................. 316.0, Table 316.2
Plastic ................................................................802.4.1 Refrigeration equipment ...................................... 1106.2
Special ................................................................802.4.3 HEALTH FACILITIES
GAS VENT, Definition ................................................................ 210.0
SURROUNDING SPACE .................................... 802.5.11 HEAT PUMPS
GAS-FIRED Approval .......................................................... E 505.1.4
Air conditioners ...................................................... 903.0 Definition ................................................................ 21 0.0
Boilers ...................................... 1007.1, 1008.1,1011.1, In low-rise buildings ........................ E 502.0, E 502.7.2,
Table E 503.7.1 (6) Table E 502.9
Industrial air heaters .................................. 909.0, 910.0 Installation .............................................................. 903.0
Toilets ................................................ 926.0, Table 802.4 l\Jameplate ............................................................307.4
GAS, FIREPLACE ........................................................ 908.0 Other than
GAUGES, STEAM BOILERS .................................... 1004.3 low-rise buildings ........................................ E 503.3.1,
GENERATORS E 503.4.1.3(A), E 503.4.3.5,
Definition ................................................................209.0 E 503.5.5.1 (C), E 503.5.7.4,
Engine .................................................................. 1602.0 Table E 503.7.1 (2), Table E 503.7.1 (4)
Steam ...................................................... 913.1, 1018.1 Testing ................................................................ E 805.3
GRAVITY HEATER
Heating system ...................................................... 209.0 Air ................................................ 802.2.1, 909.0, 910.0
Tank ........................................................................C 2.0 Aircraft hangars ...................................................... 911.9
Type warm air furnace .............................. 209.0, 305.1, Clearances .......................................... (see Clearances)
Table 303.4, Direct gas-fired industrial air ...................... 909.0, 910.0
Table 904.2 Duct, electric ..........................................................305.1
Venting system ...................................... 224.0, 930.5.3, Infrared ..................................................................919.0
930.6, E 503.4.3.4(A) Overhead ..............................................................919.0
GREASE Pool ........................................................................922.0
Definition ................................................................209.0 Radiant
Ducts ............................................ 209.0, 510.0, 517.4.2 Definition ........................................................ 220.0
Duct enclosures .................................. (see Enclosures) Room .......................................... 220.0, 304.1,802.2.1,
Drip trays .......................................... 509.2.4, 509.2.4.1 901.1, 924.0, Table 303.4
Filter mesh type Unit ...................................... 223.0, 304.1, 901.1, 927.0,
De'finition ........................................................ 209.0 Table E 503.7.1 (5)

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 Wall .......................................... ,',.,.,",.,.,., .. 224.0,225.0, HOT WATER
901.1, 928,0, Table 802.4 Boilers ...................................... " ........ ", ..... (see Boilers)
Water ...................................... 225.0, 802.2.1,803.1.11, Heating systems ............................ " ............ Chapter 10
Table 1308.4,1 Hydronic panel
HEATING heating systems ....................... " ... Chapter 12, Part II
Air system .... ,', ....... " .. ,' ...... ,," """.,,' """".,. """,," .314.0 Systems ........... " ........................... E 503.5.7.3, E 805.9,
Appl iances ............................................ (see Appliances) Table 1005.4(1), Table 1005.4(2)
Equipment " ................. ,..................... ,(see Equipments) HYDRONICS ........................................................ Chapter 12
Equipment, industrial,
Definition ....................................... ,................ 211 .0 -1-
Gravity ... ,", .. " ....................................................... 209.0 IDLH
Plant, central Definition .............. " ........ " ...... " ............ "., ......... " ... 211.0
Definition ..... " ..... " .......................................... 205.0 Refrigeration systems ............................ 1107.4, 1108.5,
Plant, district 1108.7, Table 1102.2
Definition .................................................... ,... 206.0 INCINERATORS
System ........................................................ 210.0, 314.0 Commercial and industrial type .................... 802.10.1.5,
HEATING DEGREE DAY 918.0
Definition ........ , ....................................................... 210.0 Connectors .......................................... (see Connectors)
HIGH BROILERS ............................................ (see Broilers) Domestic ...................................................... Table 303.4
HIGH-RISE BUILDINGS Electric, gas, and oil ................................ Table 303.3(2)
Existing ................................... " .............. " ..... " .. 1.11.3.4 Fume ........................................ " ................ 208.0, 512,3
Fees ...................................................................... 1.11.4 Venting of .................................................... Table 802.4
New construction ................................................ 1.11.3.3 INDUSTRIAL HEATING EQUIPMENT
HOODS Definition ................................................................ 211.0
Canopy-type ........................................ 508.4.1, 930.5.2 INSANITARY LOCATION
Clearance ..................................... " ..... (see Clearances) Definition .............................................. " ................ 211.0
Commercial cooking .............................................. 508.0 INSPECTIONS
Compensating Accessibility for ... " .................... " ........... "." ...... " ... 304.0
Definition ,....................................................... 205.0 By the Authority Having
Construction ............................. ,............ 508.1.1,508.2.6 Jurisdiction ..... " ...... "." ................... " ... 115.0, 1021.0,
Definition .................. " ........... "., ...... " .................. ".21 0.0 1023.0, 1303.0, 1405.0
Draft " .................. " ............. " .. "" ... 206.0, 802.12, 911.4 Chimneys .............................................. 802.5.6, 802.5.7
Equipment, electrical, other .. " .................... 512.2, 512.3 Equipment, accessibility for ........................ 115.0, 304.0
Eyebrow-type ........................... ,.......................... 508.2.6 Evaporative cooler ............................. " ................. 935.3
Exhaust outlet .......................................... 508.9, 802.2.1 Exhaust system, schedule ........... " ............. Table 514.3
Fixed baffle .. "" ....... " ..... " .. " ... " .. " ......... 210.0, 513.2.5, Fire-extinguishing equipment ................................ 514.2
513.2.5.1, 513.2.6, 802.13 Fuel gas piping ................................ " ...... 115.0, 1303.0,
For kilns ................................... ,........... " ........ " ... 930.5.2 1304.0,1316.1
Grease removal devices in ........ "" ...................... 509.0 Operation of mechanical equipment .... " ................ 115.2
Inspection and cleaning ........ "" ...... 514.2, 514.3, 514.4 Other ...................................................................... 115.5
Insulation .... "" .... """ .. """" .... ,,,, ............ 508.2.8, 508.3 Reinspections ........................................................ 115.6
Integrated supply-air plenums .. " .... " ...... "" .. """,,508.5 Requests ..................... " ......................................... 115.4
Laboratory fume ................................................... .410.3 Testing of equipment .............................................. 115.3
Location ........ ,....................................................... 508.1 INSTALLATIONS OF
Non-canopy-type ..................... ,.......................... 508.4.2 Air-conditioning appliance ..................... ,................ 903.0
Product conveying ..... " ................... " .................... 505.4 Appliances in manufactured housing ........ " .......... 929.0
Seams, joints and penetration ... " ......................... 508.2 Appliances in repair garages .............................. 911.8.1
Size ........................................................................ 508.4 Boilers, central heating " .............. " ........................ 904.0
Solid-fuel .................................................... 508.7, 517.3 Chimney and vent connectors ........................ Chapter 8
Type 1 ... " .... " ....................... 210.0,508.4.1.3,508.4.1.4, Cooking equipment ............................ Chapter 5, Part II
508.4.1.5,510.1.3 Cooling equipment ............................ 935.4, Chapter 11
Type 11 .................... 210.0, 508.1.1, 508.4.1.1, 508.4.1.5 Direct gas-fired
Ultraviolet ............................................... " ............. 508.8 industrial air heaters ................................ 909.0, 910.0
Ventilating .............................. 802.2.1, 802.2.2, 802.3.4, Draft hoods and controls ..................... " .... " ......... 802.12
802.12, 916.1.2, 920.3 Ducts" .............................................. 51 0.0,603.0,904.7
HOT PLATES ........ "" .......................... 802.2.1,914.0,915.0 Duct furnaces ........................................................ 911.7

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 Equipment on roofs .................................... 303.9,304.2 Flanged .................................. 212.0, 1111.7, 1201.3.3.4,
Evaporative system .............................................. 935.4 1201.3.4, 1308.5.10.1,
Furnaces .............................. 903.5, 904.0, 912.0, 92B.0 1308.5.12, 1316.8.3
Gas-fired toilets ......................................................926.0 Flared ...................................................... 212.0, 1111.7,
Gas fireplaces, vented ..........................................908.0 1201.3.4.7, 1308.5.10.3
Gas piping .............................................. 1311.0, 1311.2, Mechanical ........................................212.0, 1201.3.3.5,
1311.B, 1312.B 1201.6.1.5, 1308.5.11.3
Grease removal devices in hoods ........................ 509.0 Piping ...................................................... 1111.7, 1201.5,
Heating equipment.. .................................... 21 0.0,303.0 1308.5, 1316.8.1
Household cooking appliances .............................. 916.0 Screwed ........................................................ 1201.3.3.1
Illuminating appliances .......................................... 917.0 Soldered .......................... 212.0, 1201.3.3.2, 1201.3.4.7
Kilns ............................................................930.2, 930.5 Welded ................................................ 212.0, 1201.3.3.3
Overhead heaters in .....'v•.-'c ...... BONDING
commercial garages Definition ................................................................204.0
and aircraft hangars ............................ 911.7, 919.5 Fuel gas piping ................................................ 1311.14.2
Room heaters in institutions .................................. 924.2
Specific appliances ........................................ Chapter 9 -K-
Unit heaters ..........................................................927.0 KILNS, SMALL CERAMICS ........................................ 930.0
Wall furnaces ........................................................92B.1 KITCHEN HOODS ................................................ Chapter 5
Water piping and tubing ................................ Chapter 12 KITCHEN HOODS, COMMERCIAL .......... Chapter 5, Part II
INSTRUCTIONS ........................ (see Labels and Instruction)
INSULATION OF L
Ducts .................................................... 506.7.3, 506.7.4, LABELED
604.0, E 502.4.1, De"finition ................................................................214.0
E 503.3.1, E 503.4.4, LABELS AND INSTRUCTIONS
Table E 503.7.1 (9), For appliances ......................................................307.0
Table E 503.7.1 (1 0) For heating appliances .......................................... 307.0
Hoods .............................................. ........ 508.2.B, 508.3 For installation ............................................215.0, 303.0
HVAC system piping .......................................... E 502.5, For mechanical systems ........................................ 307.0
Table E 502.5, For refrigerating systems .................................... 1123.0
E 503.4.4.1 (B), LABORATORIES......................................................... .410.0
Table E 503.7.1 (11) PERMANENT ........................................304.2.1.2
Steam or LAUNDRY, STOVE ...................................................... 915.0
hot-water pipes ................ 1201.3.2.11, 1201.3.B.6(A), LEAKS
1201.4.1.2, 1201.5.1.2 Fuel gas .............................................. 1316.10, 1316.11
Hydronics ............................................................ 1207.1
INTERLOCK
LINE CONTACT INSTALLATION
Air heater ..............................................................909.7
Definition ................................................................214.0
Cooking equipment
LIQUEFIED PETROLEUM GAS (LPG)
ventilation .......................................... 517.1.3, 517.6.2
Appliances .......................................................... 303.8.1
Definition ................................................................211.0
Automatic control devices ...................................... 305.0
Exhaust ..................................................................503.1
Definition ................................................................ 214.0
Gas mixing machines ...................................... 1311 .13.5
Gas Facilities .................................. 214.0, 303.8 1315.0
Inspection of safety ............................................516.6.4
Shutoff devices ...................................... 1314.0, 1331.4
Mechanical air supply ........................................ 701.9.2
Supply connections .................... 1321.1, 1322.1, 1327.1
Motorized louvers ................................................ 701.10 LISTED
Recirculating systems ............................................516.3 Definition ................................................................214.0
Stack dampers .................................................... 1004.4 USTEDANDUSTING ................................................214.0
Definition ............................................................... .214.0
-J- LISTING AGENCY
JOINTS Definition ................................................................214.0
Brazed .................................. 212.0, 1111.7, 1201.3.2.10 LOCATION OF
Compression ...................................... 212.0, 1201.3.4.7, Appliances in garages ................ 30B.1.1, 308.1.2, 911.8
1201.6.1.5,1201.7.2, Appliances subject to
1201.B.1.4, 130B.5.11.3 mechanical damage .......................................... 308.0

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 Boilers, central heating ..........................................904.1 MECHANICAL
Draft hoods and controls .......................... 802.12, 911.4 Combustion air supply ............................ 701.9, E 502.6
Evaporative cooling systems ................................ 935.2 Exhaust system .................................................... 505.1
Pool heaters .......................................................... 922.1 Ventilating system ..................... .402.3, 402.4.1, 1108.7
Refrigerating equipment ................................ Chapter 11 E 502.6, E 605.1.2,
Wall furnaces ........................................................ 928.2 Table E 502.6
LOUVERS .................................................................... 318.0 MECHANICAL EXHAUSTING FOR
LOUVERS, GRILLES, Bathrooms .......................................................... E 605.2
AND SCREENS ...................................................... 701.10 Low-rise residential dwelling .......................... E 605.1.3
LOW-PRESSURE HOT-WATER-HEATING BOILER Product conveying ................................................505.0
Definition ................................................................214.0 Refrigeration ........................................ 1106.7.2, 1108.2
LOW-PRESSURE STEAM-HEATING BOILER MECHANICAL JOINTS ...................................... (see Joints)
Definition ................................................................ 214.0 MECHANICAL PERMIT FEE .................. 114.0, Table 114.1
LOW-WATER CUTOFF .............................................. 1009.0 MECHANICAL SYSTEMS
LOWER FLAMMABiLITY LIMIT (LFL) Application to existing ............................................ 102.0
Definition ................................................................214.0 Essential provisions .............................................. 326.0
Product conveying ducts .................................... 505.1.2 METAL
Refrigeration .......................................... 11 07.4, 1108.5, Chimneys ............................................................802.5.2
1108.7,1109.4 Ducts ................................................ 506.1, 602.5, 603.2
METER, GAS ...... .......................................... 1308.6, 1324.0
-M- METHODS OF CONSTRUCTION,
MACHINERY ALTERNATES .......................................................... 103.0
Definition ................................................................ 215.0 MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
MACHINERY ROOM, REFRIGERATION Purpose of Code .................................................... 101.2
Construction of .................................................... 1107.0 MOBILE HOME PARKS
Definition .................................. .............................. 215. 0 FUEL GAS EQUIPMENT
Equipment and controls in .................................... 1109.0 AND INSTALLATION ........................ Chapter 13, Part II
Refrigerant-vapor alarms .................................... 1107.4 MOTORS, FANS, AND FILTERS ................................ 503.0
Separation ............................................................ 1107.5 MULTIPLE~ZONE SYSTEM ....................................... .404.0
Vapor detection alarm in .................................. 1105.3.1
Ventilation of ........................................................ 1108.0 N-
MAKEUP AIR ............................................ (see Air, Makeup) NONCOMBUSTIBLE
MANUAL DISCHARGE Definition ................................................................216.0
of Refrigerant .......................................... 1118.0, 1119.0 NON-GREASE DUCTS ............................................510.1.7
MANUFACTURER NUISANCE
Definition ................................................................215.0 Definition ........................................................ ........ 216.0
MANUFACTURER'S INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Definition ................................................................ 215.0 -0
MARKING ....................................................................307.1 OCCUPATION CLASSIFICATION
MASONRY, CHIMNEYS .............................. (see Chimneys) Definition ................................................................ 217.0
MATERIALS ODOROUS ROOMS .................................................... 41 3.0
Alternate ................................................................ 103.0 OIL BURNING BOILERS Boilers)
For construction of OPEN TOP BROILER UNIT ........................................ 920.0
hoods ..............................................................508.1.1 OPENINGS
For construction of Air heaters ..................................................909.7, 910.7
refrigeration systems ................................ Chapter 11 Attics ................................................................ E 502.11
For ducts .................................. 506.1, 508.2.6, 510.5.1, Ducts ............................................ 511.1.5, 506.3, 506.4,
602.0, 603.0 510.1.4,510.3,511.1.5
For fuel piping ........................ 1308.0, 1311.1 .3, 1330.0 Exhaust and intake ................................ 308.2.2, 919.4,
For water pipes 1316.12.1.3
(hydronics) .................................. 1201.3.2, 1201.6.1, For access ................................ 506.3, 510.1.4, 510.3.3,
1201.7.1,1201.8.1, 514.1.2, 1406.2.1.4
1204.0, Table 1201.3.1 For combustion air ................................ Chapter 7, C 9.1
For vent connectors .......................................... 802.10.1 Furnaces ................................................................912.8

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 Illuminating appliances .......................................... 917.4 Continuous
Into buildings ............................................ 1201.3.8.5(C) Definition ........................................................ 205.0
Ratproofing ............................................................322.2 Definition ................................................................218.0
Relief .......................................................... 909.7, 910.7 Intermittent
Roof and wall ............................................ 1201.3.8.6(F) Definition ........................................................ 211.0
Screens ....................................................402.4, 802.1.2 Interrupted
Ventilation ........................................... .402.2.1, 402.2.2, Definition ........................................................ 211.0
802.1.2, 802.10.3, PIPING
1106.7.1,1108.3, E 605.1.1 Definition ................................................................ 218.0
OUTDOOR AIR INTAKES ........................................... .407.2 Labeling of ............................................................ 307.0
OUTDOOR AIR RATE Of boilers ............................ 115.3, 904.6, 904.9, 1017.1
Calculation .................................................. Appendix G Chapter 12, Part I
OUTLETS Of fuel gas .................... 316.6, 925.2, Chapter 13, Part I
Appliance flue Of fuel gas,
Definition .................................... 203.0, 802.10.2.1, mobile home parks ........................ Chapter 13, Part II
802.10.5, 803.1.2 Of heating appliances ............................................ 903.1
Draft hood ........................ 802.1 0.2.1, 802.10.5, 803.1.2 Of hydronic panel .............................. Chapter 12, Part II
Exhaust ...................................... 506.9, 508.9, E 502.12 Of recreational vehicle parks ............ Chapter 13, Part /I
Fuel gas piping ...................................... 1305.2, 1306.3, Process ........................................................ Chapter 14
1311.8,1312.6,1318.4 Protection of ..........................................................319.0
OVER PRESSURE PROTECTION Refrigerant .................................. 1111.0, 1118.0,1119.0
Fuel gas piping .................................... 1308.7.1, 1313.1 Sleeves ..................................................................320.0
OVERHEAD HEATERS Steam and water ................................ Chapter 12, Part I
In garages .............................................................. 919.5 Support of ..............................................................316.0
Venting equipment, plastic .................................... 802.4
-p- PIPING TYPES
PEL Double-wall .............. Table 803.1.3(1), Table 803.1.3(2),
Definition ................................................................ 218.0 Table 803.1.3(7), Table 803.1.3(8)
Refrigeration ........................................................ 11 07.4 Single-wall metal ........................ 802.7, Table 803.1.3(5)
PENALTIES .................................................... 110.0, 115.6.1 PLANS ........................................................................ 1.11.3
PERMiTS Approval by Authority Having Jurisdiction ................ 112.2
Application ................................................ 112.1, 1402.0 Information on ........................................................ 112.3
Exempt .................................................................. 111 .2 Retention of ............................................................ 113.2
Expiration .............................................................. 113.4 Review fees ............................................................ 114.3
Fees .................................................. 114.0, Table 114.1 PLENUMS
For alteration .......................................................... 111 .1 Applicability .................................................... Chapter 6
Inspection .............................................................. 115.0 Closure systems .................................................... 602.4
Investigation fees ................................................ 114.5.1 Combustibles within .............................................. 602.2
Issuance ................................................................ 113.0 Definition ................................................................ 218.0
Mechanical systems .............................................. 111.0 Furnace ........................................ 607.0, 802.3.5, 903.3,
Plans and specifications ................ 112.2, 112.3, 1403.0 903.5, 904.2, 904.7
Retention of plans .................................................. 113.2 Heating and cooling system ................ 604.1, E 503.3.1
SuspenSion or revocation of .................................. 113.5 Hood .................................................... 516.2.7, 516.6.3
To operate boiler or Insulation ................................................ E 503.4.4.1 (A)
pressure vessel ................................................ 1022.0 Leakage ........................................................ E 503.4.4.2
Validity .................................................................... 113.3 Material ..................................................................602.1
Work without .......................................................... 114.5 Metal ...................................................................... 602.5
PERMITS AND Serving type II hoods .......................................... 510.1.7
INSPECTIONS ...................................... Chapter 1, part III Supply-air ................................................ 508.5, 508.5.3,
PEX 508.5.4, 607.0, E 503.4.4.1 (A)
Definition ................................................................218.0 Use of under-floor as supply plenum .................... 607.0
Hydronics .............. 1201.4, Table 1201.3.1, Table 1201.4 Where dampers are required .............................. 701.12
PEX~AL-PEX ................ 1201.5, Table 1201.3.1, Table 1201.5 PLUMBING CODE
PHARMACIES ..............................................................505.5 Definition ................................................................ 218.0
PILOT PORTABLE
Boilers ................................ 1007.1, 1008.1, C 6.0, C 7.0 Cooling unit ................................................ 111.2, 218.0

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 Evaporative cooler ...................................... 111.2, 218.0 REFRIGERANT
Fire extinguishers ...................................... 513.2, 513.11 Azeotrope
Heating appliance ........................................ 111.2, 218.0 Definition ........................................................ 203.0
Ventilating equipment .................................. 111.2, 218.0 Classification of .................................................. 1103.0
POSITIVE DISPLACEMENT COMPRESSOR Containers ............................................................ 1110.0
Definition ................................................................ 218.0 Emergency purge ................................ 11 08.2(2), 1108.8
Efficiency requirements .................... Table E 503.7.1 (3) New and reclaimed .......................................... 1105.4.1
Refrigeration ............................................ 1112.1, 1114.2 Piping ...................................................... 1110.0, 1111.0
POWER BOILER PLANT Port protection .................................................... 11 06.14
Definition ................................................................218.0 Pressure vessel ........................................ 218.0, 1117.0
PRESSURE Purity .................................................................... 1105.4
Design Recovered ................................................ " ...... 1105.4.2
Definition ........................................................ 218.0 Requirements for .................................................. 11 05.0
Field test Safety classification
Definition ........................................................ 218.0 Definition ........................................................ 220.0
Imposing element Storage of ............................................................ 1126.0
Definition ........................................................ 218.0 Types used .................................... 1102.1, Table 1102.2
Limiting devices ........................................ 218.0, 904.4, Vapor alarms .......................................... 11 07.4, 1121.0
922.3,1113.0,1308.7.5.3 Zeotrope
Relief devices .......................................... 218.0, 904.6, Definition ........................................................ 228.0
1114.0,1115.0,1116.0, REFRIGERATION
1117.0,1118.0, C 9.1 Coils ......................................312.5, 903.6, 904.8, 911.6
Tanks ................................................................ 1334.6.2 Machinery room ...................................... 220.0, 1107.0,
Test 1108.0,1109.0,1123.3
Definition ........................................................ 218.0 Mechanical system
Definition ........................................................220.0
Vessel ........................................ 218.0, 1001.1, 1004.1, Room or space ............................ 220.0, 1105.2, 1105.3,
1004.5, 1010.1, 1023.0, 1106.7, 1107.5
1024.0,1117.0 Self-contained
Vessel, refrigerant .................................... 218.0, 1117.0 Definition ........................................................ 221.0
PROTECTION REFRIGERATION EQUIPMENT
Fire ......................................506.6, 507.2.3.1, 510.3.3.5, Access .................................................................. 1106.3
512.3.1, 513.2.1, 516.2.3, 516.5, Ammonia discharge ............................................ 1120.0
1109.1,1406.2.1.4 Controls ................................................................ 1109.0
Overpressure ...................................... 1308.7.1, 1313.1 Identification ........................................................ 1123.0
Personnel ..............................................................313.0 Illumination and
Piping, materials, and structures .......................... 319.0 service receptacles .......................................... 1106.4
PROTECTIVE ENVIRONMENT ROOMS ............... .... .415.0 Location of .......................................................... 11 05.0,
PURGE 1106.0,1106.8
Definition ................................................................218.0 Supports and anchorage ...................................... 1106.2
Fuel gas ............................................................ 1316.12 Testing of ...................................... 1124.0, Table 1124.2
Valves ........................................ ,................. (see Valves)
R- REFRIGERATION SYSTEMS
RADIANT HEATER Absorption ........................................ 203.0, 601.1,220.0
Definition ................................................................220.0 Alarms .................................................................. 1121.0
RANGE Attic ...................................................... 1106.3, 1106.12
Domestic .................................................... 504.2, 916.0 Classification of .................................................. 1104.0
Ventilation of ..........................................................504.2 Condensation .......................................... 312.5, 1106.9,
RATPROOFING ............................................................322.0 1106.10,1106.13
RECIRCULATING SYSTEMS Containing hazardous fluids ................................ 1133.0
Definition ................................................................220.0 Defrost ................................................ 1106.11,1106.13
Exhaust ..................................................................516.0 Discharge piping ...................................... 1118.0,1119.0
Labeling ................................................ 516.2.4, 516.2.5 Duct furnaces used with ........................................ 911.6
Listing ...................... 516.2.2, 516.2.4, 516.2.5, 516.2.9 Electrical .................................................. 1106.6, 1109.2
Ventilation ............................................................. .403.5 Fans .................................................................... 1108.8

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 High probability .................................................... 1104.2 ROOM HEATERS .............................. 220.0, 304.1, 802.2.1,
High side 901.1, 924.0, Table 303.4
Definition ........................................................ 210.0 ROOMS
Human comfort .................................................... 1106.1 Airborne infection isolations ................................. .414. 0
Labeling ....................................................307.4, 1123.3 Bathroom and laundry .......................................... 504.6
Low probability .................................................... 1104.3 Boiler. ............................................... 204.0, 303.3, 412.0
Low side 1006.1,1013.0,1017.0
Definition ........................................................ 214.0 Electrical .... ................ '" ................................. ........ 412.0
Maintenance and operation ................................ 1125.0 Equipment.. ..............................................303.3, 308.1.3
Mechanical ............................................................ 220.0 HPM storage ..........................................................210.0
Machinery .............................................. 1107.0, 1108.0,
Mechanical ventilation .......................................... 1108.7
1109.0, 1123.3
Permissible ................................................ Table 1105.1
Mechanical ............................................................ 412.0
Pressure-limiting devices .................................... 1113.0
Odorous ................................................................ 413.0
Pressure-relief devices ........................................ 1114.0,
Protective environment ......................................... .415. 0
1115.0, 1116.0
Used for ventilation ........................................... .402.2.1
Probability .................................. 1104.1, 1104.2, 1104.3 RUPTURE MEMBERS ...................... 220.0, 1115.2, 1116.2,
Process and storage rooms ................................ 1105.3 1117.2,1117.7,1117.8
Protection from
mechanical damage ........................................ 1106.5 -S-
Requirements for. ................................................. 1105.0 SAFETY DEVICES Devices)
Roof or on a exterior wall .................................... 11 06.3 SAFETY VALVES .............................................. (see Valves)
Self contained ........................................................ 220.0 SALAMANDER TYPE BROILERS Broilers)
Ventilation of room .................................. 1106.7, 1108.0 SEAM JOINTS Welded Joints)
REFRIGERATORS SEEPAGE PAl\! ............................................................912.9
Clearance ..............................................................923.0 SEDIMENT TRAPS .................................... 1311.7.3, 1312.7
Ventilating kit. .........................................................923.2 SELF-CONTAINED ........................................ 221.0, 517.1.2
REGULATOR VENT PIPING .................................. 1308.5.5 SHAFT
Commercial hoods
REGULATORS
and kitchens ................................ 507.2.3.1, 507.2.6.3
Combustion .......................................................... 1010.0
Definition ................................................................221.0
Gas appliance ........................................................ 917.5
Fuel gas piping .................................................. 1311.2.4
Gas-pressure regulators ...................................... 1008.0
Refrigeration systems .......................................... 11 06.5
Vent piping ........................................................ 1308.5.5
Ventilation system ........................................ E 503.4.3.4
RESIDENTIAL BUILDING SHAFT ENCLOSURE
Definition ................................................................220.0 Definition .............................. 221.0, 507.2.3.1,507.2.6.3
Heating, ventilation, SHUTOFF
and air conditioning ........................................ E 502.0 Automatic ..............................................................608.0
RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS, OTHER THAN Fuel ............................ 513.4, 513.9, C 2.0, Table 1011.1
Heating, ventilation, Valves ...................................... 904.6, 1007.0, 1308.10,
and air conditioning ........................................ E 503.0 1311.8.1.1,1311.10,1312.2.1,
Air quality .......................................... Chapter 4, E 606.0 1312.2.2,1312.3.4,1312.4,1312.5,
RE-TESTING .............................................................. 115.6.2 1316.12.1.3,1323.0,1324.3,
RISER HEAT PIPE 1331.4,1333.3,1406.2.1.5, C 9.1
Definition ................................................................220.0 SMOKE DAMPERS .......................................... 206.0, 605.0
ROOF SMOKE DETECTORS ...................................... 221.0, 608.0
Appliance on ..........................................................304.0 SOLAR SYSTEMS .................................................... 1502.0
SOLID COOKING, FUEL
Thimble ............................................................802.7.3.5
Definition ................................................................221.0
ROOFTOP TERMINATIONS
SOLID-FUEL
Chimneys ............................................ 802.5.4, 802.7.2,
Cooking
803.1.11, 803.2.19
Definition ........................................................ 221.0
Exhaust systems 510.8 Cooking equipment Equipments)
Fans ................................................................511.1.3.1 Cooking Operations .......................... 517.0, Table 514.3
Gas vents ............................................802.6.2, 802.7.2, SPARK ARRESTERS
803.1.11,803.2.19 Definition ................................................................221.0
Single wall metal pipes ...................................... 802.7.2 Solid-cooking operations .................................... 517.1.6

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SPECIFIC APPLIANCES, Air plenum ..............................................................508.5
INSTALLATION OF ............................................ Chapter 9 Fuel gas .............................................................. 1318.0
STANDARDS Fuel gas,
Administration ........................................................ 106.2 manufacture/mobile homes .............. Chapter 13, Part II
Definition ................................................................ 221.0 Line, electrical ........................................................903.7
General ......................................................302.0, 306.0 Line, hot water .................................................... 1204.2
Fire-extinguishing systems ................................ 513.2.2 Liquefied petroleum gas ........................................303.8
Fuel gas piping .................................................... 1329.1 Plenum, in ceiling .................................................. 606.0
Hydronics ........................................................ 1201.3.1, Plenum, under floor .............................................. 607.0
1201.3.2.16, Table 1201.3.1 Power ........................................513.5.4, 513.7, 516.2.8
Oil-or liquid-fuel Water .................. 315.0, 513.2.5.1, 51 513.2.5.6
burning equipment .............................................. C 3.0 SUPPORT AND HANGERS .................... 316.0, Table 316.2
SUSTAINABLE PRACTICES ............................. Appendix E
Referenced .................................................. Chapter 17
SWITCHES, ELECTRICAL SUPPLY LINE .................. 903.7
Steam and hot water boilers ................................ 1002.0
STANDING WATER ..................................................304.2.3
STATE BUILDING CODE ............................................ 221.0
-T-
TANKS ........................................................................ 1018.0
STATIONARY
TERMINATION
Engine generators .............................................. 1602.0
Definition ................................................................ 222.0
Fuel Cell Power Plant .............................. 221.0, 1601.0
Of chimneys ...................................... 802.5.4, 802.5.4.1,
Gas Engines ..........................................................925.0 802.5.4.2, 802.5.4.3
STEAM AND HOT-WATER BOILERS Of environmental air ducts .................................... 504.5
Access .................................................... 1012.0,1013.0 Of exhaust
Automatic boilers .................................................. 1011.0 duct systems ............................ 504.3, 510.8, 517.4.3
Boiler rooms .............................................. 204.0, 303.3, Of exhaust
1006.1,1013.0,1017.0 ducts, clothes dryer ............................................ 504.3
Boiler rooms and enclosures .............................. 1013.0 Of gas vents ............................................802.6, 802.6.2,
Chimney or vents ................................................ 1016.0 802.6.2.3, 802.6.2.4,
Combustion regulators ........................................ 1010.0 802.7.2, 802.8,
Cutoff, low-water .................................................. 1009.0 802.8.1, 802.8.3
Drainage .............................................................. 1017.0 Of product conveying ducts .................................. 506.9
Expansion tanks .................................................. 1005.0 On rooftop ..........................................................51 0.8.1
Fuel piping .......................................................... 1018.0 Of single-wall metal pipe .................................... 802.7.2
On Walls ............................................................510.8.2,
Gas-pressure regulators ...................................... 1008.0
517.4.3, 802.6.2.3
Inspection and tests ................................ 1021.0, 1023.0
Through the wall .................................................... 802.8
Mounting .............................................................. 1014.0
TESTING
Operation and maintenance .................. 1023.0, 1024.0
Of boilers ................................................ 1020.1, 1021.0
Permit required .................................................... 1022.0 Of ducts ...................................................... 602.2, 604.1
Requirements ...................................................... 1004.0 Of exhaust systems .............................................. 514.0
Safety valves ...................................................... 1010.0 Of expansion tanks .............................................. 1005.3
Steam and water piping ...................... Chapter 12, Part I Of fuel-gas piping ...................................... 115.3, 1316.0
Tanks .................................................................. 1018.0 Of grease filters .................................................... 509.1
Valves ........................................ 1006.0, 1007.0, 1010.0 Of hood assemblies .............................................. 508.6
Ventilation, air for combustion and ...................... 1019.0 Of insulating materials ................ 508.2.8, 508.3, 602.2,
Workmanship ...................................................... 1003.0 604.1, 1201.3.2.11,
STEAM AND HOT-WATER SYSTEMS ........................ 324.0 1201 .4.1 .2,
STOP VALVES .................................... 224.0, 1112.1, 1112.2, Of louvers ............................................318.1.1, 318.1.2
1112.3, 1112.4, 1114.6 Of recirculating systems ...................... 516.2.2, 516.2.5,
STORAGE OF REFRIGERANTS .............................. 1126.0 516.2.9, 516.6.4
STOVE, LAUNDRY ...................................................... 915.0 Of refrigerating equipment.. ...................... 115.3, 1119.3,
SUPPLY 1124.0
Air. ................................. 203.0, 314.3, Chapter 4, 602.1, Of safety interlocks ............................................ 516.6.4
606.1, 604.1,701.9,802.12.4, Of steam and water piping ...................... 115.3, 1201.0,
909.5, 910.5, E 503.4.3.4(A), 1207.0
E 503.5.10, E 503.5.11.1, Required by the Authority
E 606.1, Table 1011.1 Having Jurisdiction ............................................ 105.0

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TESTING AGENCY For refrigerating systems ........................ 1106.3, 1110.0,
Definition ................................................................222. 0 1112.0,1114.6,1115.1,
TESTING AND BALANCING ............... ...................... .417.0 1116.1,1117.3,1117.6
THERMAL RECOVERY UNIT Gas ........................................................................418.4
Definition ................................................................222.0 Material of ............................................................ 1201.0
TIN, DUCTS .................................................................. 602.6 VARIABLE AIR VOLUME ........................................... .407.5
TOILETS, GAS FIRED ............................ 926.0, Table 802.4 VENT DAMPERS .......................................... (see Dampers)
TYPES OF VENT, ATTIC ...................................... 802.1 0.1.2,802.10.1.3
Chimneys ...................................... (see Chimney types) VENT, FUEL GAS .................................. 224.0, 802.4, 802.6,
Vents .................................................... (see Vent types) 802.6.1, 802.6.3, 802.6.3.1
VENT, GAS CONNECTORS ...................... (see Connectors)
-U- VENT TYPES
UMC Type B vent.. ............................ 222.0, 802.5.5, 802.6.1,
Definition ............................................................... .223. 0 802.6.2.1, 802.6.3.1,
UNCONSTITUTIONAL ................................................ 117.0 802.6.6, 802.10.1.2,
UNDER-FLOOR SPACE ................................ 607.0, 904.10 802.10.1.3,802.10.7.2,
UNIT HEATER ...................................... 223.0, 304.1,901.1, 802.10.12.1, 803.1.7,
927.0, Table E 503.7.1 (5) 803.2.2, 803.2.14,
UNSAFE EQUIPMENT ................................................ 107.0 803.2.18,803.2.19,803.2.21,
UNUSUALLY TIGHT Appendix F, Table 303.3(2),
Table 802.4, Table 802.7.3.4(1),
CONSTRUCTION
Table 803.1.3(1), Table 803.1.3(2),
Definition ................................................................223.0
Table 803.1.3(5), Table 803.1.3(7),
UPRIGHT BROILERS ...................................... (see Broilers)
Table 803.1.3(8), Table 803.1.3(11),
Type B-W vent .................................... 222.0, 802.6.2.2,
-V-
928.1, Table 802.4
VALIDITY OF PERMITS .............................................. 113.3
Type B Double-wall .................. (see Vent types, Type B)
VALVE TYPES
Type L vent .................................. 222.0, Table 303.3(2),
Bleed lines for diaphragm-type .............................. 704.0
Table 802.4
Companion or block
VENTED
Definition ........................................................ 224.0
Decorative appliances .............................. 224.0, 907.0,
Pressure relief ................................ 224.0, 904.6, 922.3,
Table 802.4, Table 907.2
1115.0,1116.0,1117.0, Equipment not
1118.0, C 9.1 required to be .................................................. 802.2.1
Safety or relief .............................. 1006.0, 1010.0, C 9.1 Fireplaces ................................................ 908.0, E 602.0
Shutoff ...................................... 904.6, 1007.0, 1308.10, Table 907.2, Table 1308.4.1
1311.8.1.1,1311.10,1312.2.1, Wall furnace .............................................. 224.0, 928.0,
1312.2.2, 1312.3.4, 1312.4, 1312.5, 928.1, Table 802.4
1316.12.1.3, 1323.0, 1324.3, VENTED APPLIANCE CATEGORIES
1331.4, 1333.3, 1406.2.1.5, C 9.1 Category I ................................ 224.0, 701.1.1, 802.5.5,
Stop ............................................ 224.0, 1112.1, 1112.2, 802.6.3.1, 802.6.4, 802.9.1,
1112.3,1112.4,1114.6 802.10, 802.10.1.2, 802.10.2,
VALVES 802.10.3.2, 803.0, Appendix F, Table 802.4,
For fuel gas piping ...................... 1308.5.1, 1308.5.10.4, Table 803.1.3(1) through Table 803.1.3(4),
1308.8.1, 1308.10, 1309.1, Table 803.1.3(7) through Table 803.1.3(10),
1311.2.2.1,1311.8.1.1,1311.10, Category II ............................ 224.0, 802.6.3.2, 802.8.4,
1311.13.6,1312.2.1,1312.2.2, 802.9, 802.11, Table 802.4
1312.3.4,1312.4,1312.5,1316.5, Category III .......................................... 224.0, 802.6.3.2,
1316.6, 1316.12.1.3, 1323.0, 1324.3, 802.9.1, 802.11, Table 802.4
1331.4, 1333.3, 1334.3 Category IV ........................................ 224.0, 802.6.3.2,
For hydronics ............................ 1201.3.2.2, 1201.3.2.16 802.8.4, 802.9, 802.11, Table 802.4
For mobile home parks ............ 1323.0, 1324.3, 1331.4, VENTILATED SPACES ............................................ 802.2.3
1333.3, 1334.3 VENTILATING
For recreational ve~licle park ................ 1323.0, 1324.3, Ceiling ........................................................ 224.0, 606.0
1331.4, 1333.3, 1334.3 Equipment ............................................ 513.4.2, 514.1.2

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 General .......... ........................................................ 407.1 Two or more appliances ........................ Table 803.1 .3(7)
Hoods .................................... 802.2.2, 802.3.4, 916.1.2, through Table 803.1.3(15)
916.2.2,920.3 Type B double-wall gas vent ................ Table 803.1.3(1),
Kits for use in refrigerators .................................... 923.2 Table 803.1.3(2),
Laboratory.............................................................. 410.0 Table 803.1.3(7),
Requirements ..................................... .418.3, Table 4-A Table 803.1.3(8)
Portable, equipment VENTING SYSTEM
Definition ........................................................ 218.0 Chimney ................................................................802.5
VENTILATION Condensation drain .............................. 802.8.4, 802.9.1
Mechanical ............................................................402.2 Connection ............................................................ 802.2
Multiple zone systems ......................................... .404.0 Connectors .......................................... (see Connectors)
Natural ................................................. .402.2, E 605.1.1 Definition ................................................................224.0
Obstructions of .................................................... 802.15 Gas ........................................................................ 802.6
Rates ................................................ 403.0, Table 402.1 Gravity-type ............................................224.0, 930.5.3,
VENTILATION OF 930.6, E 503.4.3.4(A)
Appliances .................................... 701.1, 701.11, 802.0, Power-type
803.0, 902.2, 902.3, Table 802.4, Definition ........................................................ 224.0
Table 803.1.3(1) through Table 803.1.3(15) Sizing examples .......................................... Appendix F
Boilers ................................................ Chapter 8, 1016.1 Sizing of category I ................................................ 803.0
Commercial Hoods .............................. Chapter 5, Part II Termination ...................................... (see Terminations)
Commercial Kitchen ............................ Chapter 5, Part II Types ............................................. ,...... (see Vent types)
Domestic kitchen range ........................................ 504.2 Type to be used ................................ 802.4, Table 802.4
Infrared heaters .................................................... 919.4 VIBRATION ISOLATORS .................. 602.7, 1014.0, 1106.2
Multiple appliance ...................... 803.2, Table 803.1.3(7) VOLUME DAMPERS
through Table 803.1.3(15) Definition ,...............................................................206.0
Multistory buildings ............................................ 802.6.6
Pool heater ......... ,.................................................. 922.5 -W-
Refrigerators .......................................................... 923.0 WALL
Refrigeration machinery rooms ............................ 11 08.0 Furnace .................................. 901.1, 928.0, Table 802.4
Residential and low-heat appliances ................ 803.1.12 Furnace, vented
VENTILATION SYSTEM Definition ..................................... ,.................. 224.0
Combustion air ................................................ Chapter 7 Heater
Definition ................................................................224.0 Definition ........................................................ 225.0
Design and construction ...................... Chapter 4, 802.3 Terminations ...................................... 510.8.2,802.6.2.3
Details .............................................. " .................... 407.0 WARM AIR FURNACE
Exhaust ............................................... .403.7, Chapter 5 Definition ................................................................225.0
VENTILATORS, HEAT Heating systems ........................................ 314.0, 901.1
(ENERGY) RECOVERY ................................ 210.0, 504.4, Located in under-floor spaces .............................. 607.0
E 503.4.3.4(A) WELD, CONTINUOUS
VENTING COLLAR Butt duct connections ...................................... 510.5.2.2
Definition ................................................................224.0 Definition ................................................................205.0
VENTING SELECTION TABLES Fittings .................................................... ,..... 1201 .3.2.6
Exterior masonry chimney .................. Table 803.1.3(6), Joints .................................................. 212.0, 1201.3.3.3
Table 803.1.3(12), Pressure Vessels ............. ,.................................. 1004.5
Table 803.1.3(13), Welded duct connections ................................ 510.5.2.1
Table 803.1.3(14), WORKMANSHIP ............................................ 311.0, 1003.0
Table 803.1.3(15)
Masonry Chimneys .............................. Table 803.1.3(3),
Table 803.1.3(4),
Table 803.1.3(9),
Table 803.1.3(10)
Single appliances .................................. Table 803.1.3(1)
through Table 803.1.3(6)
Single-wall metal pipe or type B
asbestos cement vent ...................... Table 803.1.3(5),
Table 803.1.3(11)

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