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9.32.3.11.(9)
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ObjectiveOS3 Safety in Use
Attribution
Application
Application 1: 
Sizing of ducts, 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:
  • where the size of ducts can be determined using Table 9.32.3.11.A. or 9.32.3.11.B., in which case the Tables are to be used to determine the duct size, and
  • 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 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 expand the application of Subsection 9.33.4. to ducts in residential occupancies where the size of a duct cannot be determined using Table 9.32.3.11.A. or 9.32.3.11.B.
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