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9.32.3.8.(4) | Application | Intent |
OS3 | OH1 |
Objective | OS3 Safety in Use |
Attribution | |
Application | Application 1: Introduction and minimum temperature of outdoor makeup
air for any mechanical air-exhausting device, in dwelling
units that:
This applies to self-contained mechanical
ventilation systems serving single dwelling units with
5 or fewer bedrooms that are supplied with electrical power and a heating
system, in buildings to which:
Exceptions:
except as stated in:
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Intent | Intent 1: To limit the probability that occupants will disable outdoor
air supply fans, which could lead to excessive negative pressure, which could
lead to the spillage of carbon monoxide gas from fuel-burning appliances that
are susceptible to spillage, which could lead to the acute poisoning or asphyxiation
of persons. Intent 2: To exempt mechanical air exhausting devices that are principal
ventilation fans operating at a rate not greater than the maximum permitted
in Table 9.32.3.3. from the provisions in Article 9.32.3.8. for
outdoor make-up air fans, on the basis that Articles 9.32.3.4. and 9.32.3.5. address outdoor make-up air for the principal
ventilation fan. |
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