Chapter 17 — GEOTHERMAL ENERGY SYSTEMS AND AMBIENT TEMPERATURE LOOPS
1705.2 Heat Exchangers — 2025 California Mechanical Code
California Mechanical Code (Title 24, Part 4) · 2025 edition · updated 2026-09-25 · California
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Cite as: 2025 California Mechanical Code (Title 24, Part 4) § 1705.2 · Effective January 1, 2026 · Official source: Building Standards Commission
Shutoff valves shall be installed on the supply and return side of a heat exchanger.
Exception: Where the heat exchanger is integral with a boiler or is a component of a manufacturer’s boiler and heat exchanger packaged unit, and is capable of being isolated from the hydronic system by the supply and return valves.
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