Chapter 17 — GEOTHERMAL ENERGY SYSTEMS AND AMBIENT TEMPERATURE LOOPS
1715.2 Applicability — 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) § 1715.2 · Effective January 1, 2026 · Official source: Building Standards Commission
Part IV of this chapter shall apply to geothermal energy systems such as, but not limited to, building systems coupled with a DX closed-loop using refrigerant as a heat transfer medium. The regulations of this Chapter shall govern the construction, location and installation of geothermal energy systems.
Indoor piping, fittings, and accessories that are part of the ground source system shall be in accordance with Section 1703.5 and Chapter 12.
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