418.3 Ventilation Requirements.418.3.1 Aeration Units. The aeration units shall be ven-
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tilated through a nonrecirculating dedicated ventilation exhaust system. 418.3.2 Capture Box. When the drain is not located in the ETO sterilizer equipment room, ventilation is required by a capture box. 418.3.3 Cylinder Change. When not located in the ETO sterilizer equipment room, exhaust during cylinder change is required by installing a hood that is part of a dedicated ventilation exhaust system, positioned no more than 1 foot (305 mm) above or behind the point where the change of cylinders takes place. 418.3.4 Sterilizer Relief Valve. The ventilation of ster- ilizer relief valve is required through a pipe connected to the outlet of the relief valve exhausted directly to the out- doors at a point high enough to be away from passers by, and not near any windows that open, nor near any air- conditioning or ventilation air intakes. 418.3.5 Ventilation of Sterilizer Door Area. The sys- tem shall be designed to capture the ETO when the door is opened following the completion of the sterilization process. A hood or canopy closed on each end should be installed over the sterilization door. A hood or canopy shall be connected to a dedicated exhaust ventilation system.
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Ask AI about this code▸Contents — California Mechanical Code (Title 24, Part 4)
- Chapter 1 — GENERAL CODE PROVISIONS
- Chapter 2 — DEFINITIONS
- Chapter 3 — GENERAL REGULATIONS
▸Chapter 4 — VENTILATION AIR
Overview- 401.2 Filters. [BSC-CG], [DSA-SS & DSA-SS/CC] In
- 402.1 Occupiable Spaces.3 & 4] Occupiable spaces listed in
- 402.2 Natural Ventilation. Natural ventilation systems
- 402.3 Mechanical Ventilation. Where natural ventilation is
- 402.4 Outdoor Air Intake Protection. Required outdoorair intak…
- 402.5 Bathroom Exhaust Fans. [HCD 1 & HCD 2] Each
- 403.2 Zone Calculations. Ventilation zone parameters
- 403.3 Single-Zone Systems. For ventilation systems
- 403.4 One Hundred Percent Outdoor Air Systems. For
- 403.5 Multiple-Zone Recirculating Systems. For ventilation sys…
- 403.6 Design for Varying Operating Conditions. Ventilation sys…
- 403.7 Exhaust Ventilation. Exhaust airflow shall be provided i…
- 404.2 Average Outdoor Air Fraction. The average outdoor air fr…
- 404.3 Zone Ventilation Efficiency. The zone ventilation
- 403.8 Dynamic Reset. The system shall be permitted to
- 403.9 Air Classification and Recirculation. Air shall be
- 405.0 Evaporative Cooling System for Health CareFacilities. [F…
- 407.1 General.407.1.1 All supply-air, return air, and exhaust-…
- 407.3 Air Balance.407.3.1 The ventilation systems shall be des…
- 407.4 Air Circulation.407.4.1 Design of the ventilation system…
- 407.2 Outdoor Air Intakes and Exhaust Outlets.407.2.1 Outdoor …
- 407.5 Variable Air Volume.407.5.1 Variable Air Volume Systems …
- 408.0 Filters. [OSHPD 1, 1R, 2, 3, 4 & 5]408.1 General. Filter…
- 408.2 Filters for Hospitals.408.2.1 All air-ventilation system…
- 408.3 Filters for Skilled Nursing Facilities, Intermedi-
- 408.4 Filters for Outpatient Facilities.408.4.1 The air ventil…
- 409.2 Duct linings and their use shall meet the requirements
- 409.3 Insulation of Ducts. Cold air ducts shall be insu-
- 409.4 The anchorage and supporting structural elements for
- 410.1 Laboratory Ventilating Systems.[OSHPD 1, 1R, 2, 3, 4 & 5…
- 410.2 Exhaust Hoods and Safety Cabinets. Hoods and
- 410.3 Laboratory Fume Hoods. Laboratory fume hoods
- 411.0 Kitchen and Dining Areas. [OSHPD 1, 1R, 2, 3, 4
- 412.2 Floor surfaces in occupied spaces above such rooms
- 413.2 Kitchen, morgues and laundries located inside a hos-
- 414.0 Airborne Infection Isolation Rooms. [OSHPD
- 414.2 Air Distribution. The supply outlets and exhaust
- 415.0 Protective Environment Rooms. [OSHPD 1, 1R,
- 416.0 Alarms – Airborne Infection Isolation Rooms
- 416.2 Other acceptable alarm systems will be allowed when
- 416.3 [For OSHPD 4] For correctional treatment centers,
- 416.4 Prior to acceptance of the rooms, the alarm system
- 417.0 Testing and Balancing Airborne Infection Isola-
- 418.1 Air Changes. Sterilization Areas. [OSHPD 1, 1R, 2, 3, 4 …
- 418.2 Exhaust Requirements.418.2.1 All air from the ETO steril…
- 418.3 Ventilation Requirements.418.3.1 Aeration Units. The aer…
- 418.4 Gas Valves. Installation of gas line hand valves at the
- 418.5 Alarm Systems. An Audible and visual alarm system
- 419.2 Treatment Area/Room. Air shall be supplied over
- 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
- 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