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3.1.5.15.(3)
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Application
Application 1: 
Combustible ducts in a duct system conveying only ventilation air and contained entirely within a dwelling unit, in buildings described in Sentence 1.3.3.2.(1) of Division A that are required to be of noncombustible construction.
Application 2: 
This also applies to buildings to which Part 9 applies [see Sentence 1.3.3.3.(1) of Division A for application of Part 9] that are required to be of noncombustible construction, as stated in Sentence 9.10.6.1.(1).
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Intent
Intent 1: 
To exempt combustible ducts from the requirements of Sentences 3.6.5.1.(1) and (2) if certain conditions are met, on the basis that the materials are deemed to insignificantly contribute to fire growth and spread.
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