Chapter 7 — COMBUSTION AIR
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.
Sections in this part
- 701.1 Applicability. Air for combustion, ventilation, and
- 701.2 Pressure Difference. Where used, a draft hood or a
- 701.3 Makeup Air. Where exhaust fans, clothes dryers, and
- 701.4 Indoor Combustion Air. The required volume of
- 701.5 Indoor Opening Size and Location. Openings
- 701.6 Outdoor Combustion Air. Outdoor combustion air
- 701.7 Combination Indoor and Outdoor Combustion
- 701.8 Engineered Installations. Engineered combustion
- 701.9 Mechanical Combustion Air Supply. Where all
- 701.10 Louvers, Grilles, and Screens. The required size
- 701.11 Combustion Air Ducts. Combustion air ducts shall
- 701.12 Dampers Prohibited. Combustion air ducts or
- 702.1 General. No device or attachment shall be installed
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CHAPTER 7
COMBUSTION AIR
701.0 General.¶
702.0 Extra Device or Attachment.¶
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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
- Chapter 5 — EXHAUST SYSTEMS
- Chapter 6 — DUCT SYSTEMS
▸Chapter 7 — COMBUSTION AIR
Overview- 701.1 Applicability. Air for combustion, ventilation, and
- 701.2 Pressure Difference. Where used, a draft hood or a
- 701.3 Makeup Air. Where exhaust fans, clothes dryers, and
- 701.4 Indoor Combustion Air. The required volume of
- 701.5 Indoor Opening Size and Location. Openings
- 701.6 Outdoor Combustion Air. Outdoor combustion air
- 701.7 Combination Indoor and Outdoor Combustion
- 701.8 Engineered Installations. Engineered combustion
- 701.9 Mechanical Combustion Air Supply. Where all
- 701.10 Louvers, Grilles, and Screens. The required size
- 701.11 Combustion Air Ducts. Combustion air ducts shall
- 701.12 Dampers Prohibited. Combustion air ducts or
- 702.1 General. No device or attachment shall be installed
- 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 — GEOTHERMAL ENERGY SYSTEMS
- Appendix G — SIZING OF VENTING SYSTEMS AND OUTDOOR COMBUSTION …
- Appendix H — EXAMPLE CALCULATION OF OUTDOOR AIR RATE