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Chapter 2 — DEFINITIONS

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California Mechanical Code (Title 24, Part 4) · 2022 edition · updated 2026-09-10 · California

Italicized text is a California amendment to the model code, as printed in the official publication.

Zeotropic. Blends comprising multiple components of different volatilities that, when used in refrigeration cycles, change volumetric composition and saturation temperatures as they evaporate or condense at constant pressure.

[ASHRAE 34:3] Zone. [OSHPD 1, 2, 3, 4 & 5] A space or group of spaces within a building for which the heating, or cooling require- ments are sufficiently similar that desired conditions can be maintained throughout by a single controlling device.

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▸Contents — California Mechanical Code (Title 24, Part 4)
California Mechanical Code (Title 24, Part 4)
  1. Chapter 1 — GENERAL CODE PROVISIONS
  2. ▸Chapter 2 — DEFINITIONS
    Overview
    1. 201.1 Applicability. For the purpose of this code, the followi…
    2. 202.1 General. The definitions of terms are arranged alphabeti…
    3. 203.0 – A –
    4. 204.0 – B –
    5. 205.0 – C –
    6. 206.0 – D –
    7. 207.0 – E –
    8. 208.0 – F –
    9. 209.0 – G –
    10. 210.0 – H –
    11. 211.0 – I –
    12. 212.0 – J –
    13. 214.0 – L –
    14. 215.0 – M –
    15. 216.0 – N –
    16. 217.0 – O –
    17. 218.0 – P –
    18. 220.0 – R –
    19. 221.0 – S –
    20. 222.0 – T –
    21. 223.0 – U –
    22. 224.0 – V –
    23. 228.0 – Z –
  3. Chapter 3 — GENERAL REGULATIONS
  4. Chapter 4 — VENTILATION AIR
  5. Chapter 5 — EXHAUST SYSTEMS
  6. Chapter 6 — DUCT SYSTEMS
  7. Chapter 7 — COMBUSTION AIR
  8. Chapter 8 — CHIMNEYS AND VENTS
  9. Chapter 9 — INSTALLATION OF SPECIFIC APPLIANCES
  10. Chapter 10 — BOILERS AND PRESSURE VESSELS
  11. Chapter 11 — REFRIGERATION
  12. Chapter 12 — HYDRONICS
  13. Chapter 13 — FUEL GAS PIPING
  14. Chapter 14 — PROCESS PIPING
  15. Chapter 15 — SOLAR ENERGY SYSTEMS
  16. Chapter 16 — STATIONARY POWER PLANTS
  17. Chapter 17 — REFERENCED STANDARDS
  18. Appendix A — RESIDENTIAL PLAN EXAMINER REVIEW FORM FOR HVAC SY…
  19. Appendix B — PROCEDURES TO BE FOLLOWED TO PLACE GAS EQUIPMENT …
  20. Appendix C — INSTALLATION AND TESTING OF OIL (LIQUID) FUEL-FIR…
  21. Appendix D — FUEL SUPPLY: MANUFACTURED/MOBILE HOME PARKS AND R…
  22. Appendix E — SUSTAINABLE PRACTICES
  23. Appendix F — GEOTHERMAL ENERGY SYSTEMS
  24. Appendix G — SIZING OF VENTING SYSTEMS AND OUTDOOR COMBUSTION …
  25. Appendix H — EXAMPLE CALCULATION OF OUTDOOR AIR RATE

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