9.32.3.5.(5)

Objective

OH1 Indoor Conditions

Attribution

Intent

Intent 1:

To limit the probability of an inability to regulate the flow of outdoor air in ventilation systems, which could lead to:

  • an outdoor air supply flow that is less than the normal operating exhaust capacity of the principal ventilation fan, which could lead to inadequate ventilation or excessive negative pressure, or
  • an outdoor air supply flow that is greater than the normal operating exhaust capacity of the principal ventilation fan, which could lead to excessive positive pressure.

This is to limit the probability of:

  • where there is excessive negative pressure:
    • the ingress of soil gases (such as methane and radon),
    • the spillage of combustion products from fuel-burning appliances that are susceptible to spillage, or
    • moisture ingress from the ground, or
  • where there is excessive positive pressure, condensation within assemblies.

This is to limit the probability of negative effects on the air quality of indoor spaces, which could lead to harm to persons.

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