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9.32.3.13.(3)
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ObjectiveOH1 Indoor Conditions
Attribution
Application
Application 1: 
Minimum distance separating outdoor air intakes from building envelope penetrations that are potential sources of contaminants, in self-contained heating-season 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:
  • Part 9 applies [see Sentence 1.3.3.3.(1) of Division A for application of Part 9], or
  • Part 6 applies [see Sentence 1.3.3.2.(1) of Division A for application of Part 6 and Sentence 6.2.2.1.(3)].
Exceptions: 
except as stated in Sentence 9.32.3.1.(1), which applies to heating-season mechanical ventilation systems designed to comply with CAN/CSA-F326-M.
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Intent
Intent 1: 
To limit the probability of insufficient vertical and horizontal clearances, which could lead to the contamination of ventilation air with pollutants vented from buildings through the building envelope, which could lead to negative effects on the air quality of indoor spaces, which could lead to harm to persons.
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