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Chapter 12 — HYDRONICS

1216.4 Automatic Air Vents — 2025 California Mechanical Code

California Mechanical Code (Title 24, Part 4) · 2025 edition · updated 2026-09-25 · California

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Italicized text is a California amendment to the model code, as printed in the official publication.

Cite as: 2025 California Mechanical Code (Title 24, Part 4) § 1216.4 · Effective January 1, 2026 · Official source: Building Standards Commission

Steam automatic air vents

shall be installed to eliminate air pressure in heat-distribution units on gravity steam piping systems. Air vents shall not be used on a vacuum system.

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