SGM-SF_2017with 12/20 Revisions

6 SGM-SF 6.2.3 Positively-pressurized piping Advisory— The fan and piping from the fan to the exterior dischargemust not be located in or pass through living space. Any accident that might compromise positively-pressurized components can deliver soil gas directly into living spaces. 6.2.4 Labels are required Label the piping. 6.2.5 ASD pipe materials 6.2.6 Joint materials and connections 6.2.7 Secure duct piping These provisions speak to durability of air duct pipe materials, connections and mounting support configurations. 6.2.8 Unnecessary noise 6.2.9 Provide access clearance 6.2.10 Protect ducts from the elements These provisions speak to appropriate care for occupants to include minimizing objectionable noise from the system and obstructing access to equipment, entrances and exits, particularly as required by code for occupant safety. SGM-SF observes a need to insulate pipe in certain climates. 6.2.11 Observe codes SGM-SF reminds professionals of codes associated with pipe installations that mandate protection of building materials and future workers and occupants. CODE EXAMPLES RELEVANT TO INSTALLING ASD PIPE This portion of the publication reproduces selected sections from the 2015 edition of the International Residential Code (IRC), International Code Council, Inc., Falls Church, Virginia. Reproduced with permission. All rights reserved. Advisory Note— This document DOES NOT contain all code requirements of the jurisdictions where the system is being installed. It is the sole responsibility of the practitioner to be knowledgeable regarding the current codes and codes applicable for the jurisdiction where work is being performed. WORKING IN EXISTING BUILDINGS code example: IRC® APPENDIX J: EXISTING BUILDINGS AND STRUCTURES AJ102.1 General. Regardless of the category of work being performed, the work shall not cause the structure to become unsafe or adversely affect the performance of the building; shall not cause an existing mechanical or plumbing system to become unsafe, hazardous, insanitary or overloaded; and unless expressly permitted by these provisions, shall not make the building any less conforming to this code or to any previously approved alternative arrangements than it was before the work was undertaken. ROUTING PIPE code examples: IRC® CHAPTER 5 R502.8 Drilling and notching. Structural floor members shall not be cut, bored or notched in excess of the limitations specified in this section. See Figure R502.8.