516.1 General Requirements — 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) § 516.1 · Effective January 1, 2026 · Official source: Building Standards Commission
Recirculating systems containing or for use with appliances used in processes producing smoke or grease-laden vapors shall be equipped with components complying with the following:
(1) The clearance requirements of Section 507.4 through Section 507.4.3.3.
(2) A hood complying with the requirements of Section 508.0.
(3) Grease removal devices complying with Section 509.0.
(4) The air movement requirements of Section 511.2.1 and Section 511.2.2.
(5) Auxiliary equipment (such as particulate and odor removal devices) complying with Section 512.0.
(6) Fire-extinguishing equipment complying with the requirements of Section 513.0.
Exception: Fire-extinguishing equipment in accordance with Section 513.1 and Section 513.5.
(7) The use and maintenance requirements of Section 514.0.
(8) The minimum safety requirements of Section 515.0.
(9) All the requirements of Section 516.0. [NFPA 96:14.1]
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