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Chapter 5 — EXHAUST SYSTEMS

504.5 Heat Recovery Ventilation (HRV) and Energy Recovery Ventilation (ERV) Systems — 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) § 504.5 · Effective January 1, 2026 · Official source: Building Standards Commission

Recovery Ventilation (ERV) Systems. Heat recovery ventilators (HRV) and energy recovery ventilators (ERV) shall be installed in accordance with their listings and comply with the appliance manufacturer’s installation instructions. Non-ducted heat recovery ventilators shall comply with UL 1815. Ducted heat recovery ventilators shall comply with UL 1812. Heat recovery ventilator and energy recovery ventilator ducts shall comply with Chapter 6.

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