1126.0 Drift Eliminators.1126.1 General. Cooling towers, evaporative condensers,
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and fluid coolers shall be equipped with drift eliminators that have a drift rate of not more than 0.005 percent of the circulated water flow rate in accordance with the equipment manufacturer’s instructions.
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REFRIGERATION any other purpose or distributed to any other persons or parti es.
TABLE 1102.3 REFRIGERANT GROUPS, PROPERTIES, AND ALLOWABLE QUANTITIES 8
ASHRAE ASHRAE ASHRAE ASHRAE ASHRAE
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| REFRIGERANT |
CHEMICAL FORMULA |
CHEMICAL NAME1 (COMPOSITION FOR BLENDS) |
SAFETY GROUP7 |
OEL2 (ppm) |
POUNDS PER 1000 CUBIC FEET OF SPACE |
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TABLE 1102.3 (continued) REFRIGERANT GROUPS, PROPERTIES, AND ALLOWABLE QUANTITIES 8
ASHRAE ASHRAE ASHRAE ASHRAE ASHRAE
| [ASHRAE 34: TABLE 4-1, TABLE 4-2] | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| REFRIGERANT |
CHEMICAL FORMULA |
CHEMICAL NAME1 (COMPOSITION FOR BLENDS) |
SAFETY GROUP7 |
OEL2 (ppm) |
POUNDS PER 1000 CUBIC FEET OF SPACE |
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REFRIGERATION any other purpose or distributed to any other persons or parti es.
TABLE 1102.3 (continued) REFRIGERANT GROUPS, PROPERTIES, AND ALLOWABLE QUANTITIES 8
ASHRAE ASHRAE ASHRAE ASHRAE ASHRAE
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| REFRIGERANT |
CHEMICAL FORMULA |
CHEMICAL NAME1 (COMPOSITION FOR BLENDS) |
SAFETY GROUP7 |
OEL2 (ppm) |
POUNDS PER 1000 CUBIC FEET OF SPACE |
(50.5/47.0/0.9/1.0/0.6) |
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(8.5/45.0/44.2/1.7/0.6) |
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(31.0/31.0/30.0/3.0/5.0) |
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(26.0/26.0/20.0/21.0/7.0) |
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(24.3/24.7/25.3/25.7) |
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(25.2/24.3/23.2/27.3) |
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(20.0/20.0/31.0/29.0) |
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TABLE 1102.3 (continued) REFRIGERANT GROUPS, PROPERTIES, AND ALLOWABLE QUANTITIES 8
ASHRAE ASHRAE ASHRAE ASHRAE ASHRAE
ASHRAE ASHRAE ASHRAE ASHRAE ASHRAE ASHRAE ASHRAE ASHRAE ASHRAE ASHRAE ASHRAE ASHRAE ASHRAE ASHRAE ASHRAE ASHRAE ASHRAE ASHRAE ASHRAE ASHRAE ASHRAE ASHRAE ASHRAE ASHRAE ASHRAE ASHRAE ASHRAE ASHRAE ASHRAE ASHRAE ASHRAE ASHRAE ASHRAE ASHRAE ASHRAE ASHRAE ASHRAE ASHRAE ASHRAE ASHRAE ASHRAE ASHRAE ASHRAE ASHRAE ASHRAE ASHRAE ASHRAE ASHRAE ASHRAE
ASHRAE ASHRAE ASHRAE
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| REFRIGERANT |
CHEMICAL FORMULA |
CHEMICAL NAME1 (COMPOSITION FOR BLENDS) |
SAFETY GROUP7 |
OEL2 (ppm) |
POUNDS PER 1000 CUBIC FEET OF SPACE |
(20.0/20.0/53.8/5.0/0.6/0.6) |
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(20.5/4.0/61.4/13.5/0.6) |
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TABLE 1102.3 (continued) REFRIGERANT GROUPS, PROPERTIES, AND ALLOWABLE QUANTITIES 8
ASHRAE ASHRAE ASHRAE ASHRAE ASHRAE
ASHRAE ASHRAE
ASHRAE ASHRAE
| [ASHRAE 34: TABLE 4-1, TABLE 4-2] | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| REFRIGERANT |
CHEMICAL FORMULA |
CHEMICAL NAME1 (COMPOSITION FOR BLENDS) |
SAFETY GROUP7 |
OEL2 (ppm) |
POUNDS PER 1000 CUBIC FEET OF SPACE |
Notes: 1 The preferred chemical name is followed by the popular name in parenthesis. 2 The OELs are 8-hour TWAs; a “C” designation denotes a ceiling limit. 3 Azeotropic refrigerants exhibit some segregation of components at conditions of temperature and pressure other than those at which they were formulated. The extent of segregation depends on the particular azeotrope and hardware system configuration. 4 The exact composition of this azeotrope is in question and additional experimental studies are needed. 5 R-507, R-508, and R-509 are allowed alternative designations for R-507A, R-508A, and R-509A due to a change in designations after assignment of R-500 through R-509. Corresponding changes were not made for R-500 through R-506. 6 The RCL values for these refrigerant blends are approximated in the absence of adequate data for a component comprising less than 4 percent m/m of the blend and expected to have a small influence in an acute, accidental release. 7 Refrigerant flammability classification of Class 2L shall comply with the requirements for flammability classification of Class 2. 8 In accordance with Section 1102.2, ammonia refrigeration systems are not regulated by this chapter. R-717 (ammonia) is included in this table because the table is extracted from ASHRAE 34 and is not capable of being modified.
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TABLE 1104.1 PERMISSIBLE REFRIGERATION SYSTEMS 1
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2 A refrigerant shall be permitted to be used within a high-probability system where the room or space is in accordance with Section 1104.4. 3 Occupancy classifications are defined in the building code.
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- Chapter 1 — GENERAL CODE PROVISIONS
- Chapter 2 — DEFINITIONS
- Chapter 3 — GENERAL REGULATIONS
- Chapter 4 — VENTILATION AIR
- Chapter 5 — EXHAUST SYSTEMS
- Chapter 6 — DUCT SYSTEMS
- Chapter 7 — COMBUSTION AIR
- Chapter 8 — CHIMNEYS AND VENTS
- Chapter 9 — INSTALLATION OF SPECIFIC APPLIANCES
- Chapter 10 — BOILERS AND PRESSURE VESSELS
▸Chapter 11 — REFRIGERATION
Overview- 1103.3 Higher Flammability Refrigerants. Group A3
- 1101.1 Applicability. 1101.0 General. Part I governs the desig…
- 1101.2 Equipment. Equipment for refrigerant recovery,
- 1102.1 General.1102.0 Refrigeration Systems. Refrigeration sys…
- 1102.2 Ammonia Refrigeration Systems. Refrigeration
- 1102.3 Refrigerants. The refrigerant used shall be of a type
- 1103.1 Classification of Refrigerants. 1103.0 Classification. …
- 1104.1 System Selection. tion System Use. Refrigeration system…
- 1104.2 Refrigerant Concentration Limit. The concentration of r…
- 1104.5 Flammable Refrigerants. The total of Group A2,
- 1104.6 Applications for Human Comfort and for Non-industrial O…
- 1104.7 Refrigerant Type and Purity. Refrigerants shall
- 1104.3 Institutional Occupancies. The RCL value
- 1104.8 Changing Refrigerants. A change in the type of
- 1105.2 Supports and Anchorage. Supports and anchorage for refr…
- 1105.3 Access. An unobstructed readily accessible opening and …
- 1105.4 Illumination and Service Receptacles. In addition to th…
- 1105.6 Prohibited Locations. Refrigeration systems or
- 1105.7 Condensate. Condensate from air-cooling coils
- 1105.8 Defrost. Where defrost cycles are required for portions…
- 1105.9 Overflows. Where condensate or defrost liquids are
- 1105.11 Refrigerant Port Protection. Air conditioning
- 1105.12 Storage. Refrigerants and refrigerant oils not
- 1106.5 Combustion Air. No open flames that use combustion air …
- 1106.6 Airflow. There shall be no airflow to or from an occupi…
- 1106.7 Ventilation Intake. Makeup air intakes to replace
- 1106.8 Maximum Temperature. Ventilation or mechanical
- 1106.9 Refrigerant Parts in Air Duct. Joints and refrigerant-c…
- 1106.3 Normal Operation. A part of the refrigeration
- 1106.4 Natural Ventilation. Where a refrigerating system
- 1108.2 Electrical. Electrical equipment and installations shall
- 1108.3 Emergency Shut-off. A clearly identified emergency shut…
- 1106.10 Dimensions. Refrigeration machinery rooms shall
- 1106.11 Restricted Access. Access to the refrigeration
- 1106.12 Exits. Exits shall comply with the building code for
- 1107.0 Machinery Room, Special Requirements.1107.1 General. In…
- 1108.4 Installation, Maintenance, and Testing. Detection and a…
- 1108.5 Emergency Pressure Control System. Where
- 1109.1 Materials. 1109.0 Refrigeration Piping, Containers, and…
- 1109.2 Joints. Iron or steel pipe joints shall be of approved
- 1109.3 Penetration of Piping. Refrigerant piping shall not
- 1109.4 Location of Refrigeration Piping. Refrigerant
- 1109.5 Underground Piping. Refrigerant piping placed
- 1109.6 Support. In addition to the requirements of Section
- 1109.7 Pipe Enclosure. Refrigerant piping and tubing
- 1109.8 Visual Inspection. Refrigerant piping and joints
- 1109.9 Condensation. Piping and fittings that convey
- 1109.10 Identification. Piping shall be in accordance with
- 1110.4 Access. Stop valves required by Section 1110.0 shall
- 1110.5 Identification. Stop valves shall be identified by tagg…
- 1111.1 Where Required.1111.0 Pressure-Limiting Devices. Pressu…
- 1111.2 Setting. Pressure limiting devices shall be set in
- 1110.2 More than 110 Pounds of Refrigerant. Systems
- 1110.3 Support. Stop valves installed in copper refrigerant
- 1111.3 Location. Stop valves shall not be installed between
- 1111.4 Emergency Stop. Activation of a pressure limiting
- 1112.2 Positive Displacement Compressor. A positive
- 1112.5 Hydrostatic Expansion. Pressure rise resulting
- 1112.6 Actuation. Pressure-relief devices shall be directpress…
- 1112.3 Liquid-Containing Portions of Systems. Liquid-containin…
- 1112.4 Evaporators. Heat exchanger coils located downstream, o…
- 1112.7 Stop Valves Prohibited. Stop valves shall not be
- 1112.8 Location. Pressure-relief devices shall be connected
- 1112.9 Materials. The seats and discs of pressure-relief
- 1112.10 Pressure-Relief Device Settings. Pressure-relief
- 1112.11 Discharge from Pressure-Relief Devices. Pressure-relie…
- 1112.12 Discharge Piping. The piping used for pressurerelief d…
- 1113.2 Type of Protection. Pressure vessels with an internal g…
- 1113.3 Discharging into Lowside of System. For pressure-relief…
- 1113.4 Parallel Pressure-Relief Devices. Two or more
- 1113.5 Discharge Capacity. The minimum required discharge capa…
- 1112.13 Rating of Pressure-Relief Device. The rated
- 1114.0 Special Discharge Requirements.1114.1 General. Systems …
- 1114.2 Design Requirements. Flaring devices shall be
- 1114.3 Testing. Flaring systems shall be tested to demonstrate…
- 1113.6 Three-Way Valve. Pressure vessels of 10 cubic feet
- 1115.1 General. 1115.0 Labeling and Identification. In additio…
- 1115.2 Volume and Type. A condenser, receiver, absorber,
- 1115.3 Permanent Sign. In a refrigeration machinery room
- 1115.4 Marking of Pressure-Relief Devices. Pressurerelief valv…
- 1116.1 Factory Tests. 1116.0 Testing of Refrigeration Equipmen…
- 1116.3 Test Gases. Tests shall be performed with dry nitrogen …
- 1116.2 Field Tests. Refrigerant-containing parts of a system t…
- 1116.4 Declaration. A dated declaration of test shall be provi…
- 1116.5 Brine Systems. Brine-containing portions of a system sh…
- 1117.1 Inside Dimensions 6 inches or Less.1117.0 Refrigerant-C…
- 1117.2 Inside Dimensions More than 6 inches. Pressure vessels …
- 1117.3 Pressure Vessels for 15 psig or Less. Pressure
- 1122.2 Automated Control of Cycles of Concentra-tion. Cooling …
- 1123.1 General. 1123.0 Location. Cooling towers, evaporative c…
- 1124.1 General. 1124.0 Electrical. Electrical systems shall be…
- 1125.1 General. 1125.0 Refrigerants and Hazardous Fluids. Equi…
- 1126.0 Drift Eliminators.1126.1 General. Cooling towers, evapo…
- Chapter 12 — HYDRONICS
- Chapter 13 — FUEL GAS PIPING
- Chapter 14 — PROCESS PIPING
- Chapter 15 — SOLAR ENERGY SYSTEMS
- Chapter 16 — STATIONARY POWER PLANTS
- Chapter 17 — REFERENCED STANDARDS
- Appendix A — RESIDENTIAL PLAN EXAMINER REVIEW FORM FOR HVAC SY…
- Appendix B — PROCEDURES TO BE FOLLOWED TO PLACE GAS EQUIPMENT …
- Appendix C — INSTALLATION AND TESTING OF OIL (LIQUID) FUEL-FIR…
- Appendix D — FUEL SUPPLY: MANUFACTURED/MOBILE HOME PARKS AND R…
- Appendix E — SUSTAINABLE PRACTICES
- Appendix F — SIZING OF VENTING SYSTEMS AND OUTDOOR COMBUSTION …
- Appendix G — EXAMPLE CALCULATION OF OUTDOOR AIR RATE