606.9 Freedom from Interference — 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) § 606.9 · Effective January 1, 2026 · Official source: Building Standards Commission
Dampers shall be installed in a manner to ensure positive closing or opening as required by function. Interior liners or insulation shall be held back from portions of a damper, its sleeve, or adjoining duct that would interfere with the damper’s proper operation. Exterior materials shall be installed so as to not interfere with the
operation or maintenance of external operating devices needed for the function of the damper.
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