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Open Spaces as Return-Air Options - Code Notes

The 2009 International Energy Conservation Code, Section 403.2.2, requires that duct systems be pressure tested, or all ducts and air handlers be located in conditioned space. Building cavities used to convey return air located over a crawlspace or next to an unconditioned space would be required to be tested.

Publication Date: 
Friday, June 17, 2011
cn_open_spaces_as_return-air_options.pdf
Document Details
Prepared by: 
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory for the U.S. Department of Energy Building Energy Codes Program
Focus: 
Compliance
Building Type: 
Residential
Code Referenced: 
2009 IECC
Document type: 
Code Notes
Target Audience: 
Architect/Designer
Builder
Code Official
Contractor
Engineer
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