Combustion appliances unaffected by pressure changes in conditioned area Isolated room is outside the thermal and pressure boundary
Specifications
- SF
- MH
- MF
| Specification | Objective |
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Air Seal in accordance with SWS Subtopic "General Air Sealing" Apply a continuous seal at all penetrations, gaps, cracks, etc. of the pressure boundary between the isolated room and conditioned space using sufficient pressure to push sealant into any gaps or cracks and contact any backing or infill material required |
Establish new pressure boundary that is durable |
- SF
- MH
- MF
| Specification | Objective |
|---|---|
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Remove and seal register/grill openings of any return or supply ducting in the isolated room Seal all ductwork existing inside the isolated room according to SWS detail for "Duct Sealing" Insulate all ductwork existing inside the isolated room according to SWS detail "General Duct Insulation" |
Sealed, insulated, and condensation free ducts that do not affect CAZ pressure |
- SF
- MH
- MF
| Specification | Objective |
|---|---|
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Insulate all plumbing pipes according to SWS detail for "Distribution Insulation" |
Freeze-proof plumbing |
- SF
- MH
- MF
| Specification | Objective |
|---|---|
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Insulate all surfaces of the isolated room between the room and conditioned space to the applicable code minimum for the climate zone according to the IECC and applicable SWS |
Continuous thermal boundary |
- SF
- MH
- MF
| Specification | Objective |
|---|---|
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Provide outdoor combustion air to the isolated room according to SWS detail for "Combustion Air-Fuel-Fired Appliances" |
Appliances have sufficient combustion air |