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Chapter 1
Scope and Administration
Chapter 2
Definitions
Chapter 3
General Regulations
Chapter 4
Ventilation
Chapter 5
Exhaust Systems
Chapter 6
Duct Systems
Chapter 7
Combustion Air
Chapter 8
Chimneys and Vents
Chapter 9
Specific Appliances, Fireplaces, and Solid Fuel
Chapter 10
Boilers, Water Heaters, and Pressure Vessels
Chapter 11
Refrigeration
Chapter 12
Hydronic Piping
Chapter 13
Fuel Oil Piping and Storage
Chapter 14
Solar Thermal Systems
Chapter 15
Referenced Standards
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Chapter 4

Ventilation

International Mechanical Code 2021

[F] 401 Ventilation General

Section 401 — Ventilation General. This section addresses mechanical system requirements including ventilation, ductwork, and equipment specifications. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
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[F] 401.1 Scope - Ventilation

Section 401.1 — Scope - Ventilation. This section establishes the scope, applicability, and administrative provisions for enforcement of this code. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
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[F] 401.1.1 Ventilation General Requirements

Section 401.1.1 — Ventilation General Requirements. This section addresses mechanical system requirements including ventilation, ductwork, and equipment specifications. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
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[F] 401.1.2 Refrigerant Types

Section 401.1.2 — Refrigerant Types. This section establishes specific code requirements. Refer to the official code text for detailed provisions, exceptions, and referenced standards. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
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[F] 401.1a Exhaust Systems General

Section 401.1a — Exhaust Systems General. This section establishes specific code requirements. Refer to the official code text for detailed provisions, exceptions, and referenced standards. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
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[F] 401.2 Ventilation Rate

Section 401.2 — Ventilation Rate. This section addresses mechanical system requirements including ventilation, ductwork, and equipment specifications. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
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[F] 401.2.1 Recirculation Restrictions

Section 401.2.1 — Recirculation Restrictions. This section establishes specific code requirements. Refer to the official code text for detailed provisions, exceptions, and referenced standards. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
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[F] 401.2a Recirculation of Exhaust Air

Section 401.2a — Recirculation of Exhaust Air. This section establishes specific code requirements. Refer to the official code text for detailed provisions, exceptions, and referenced standards. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
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[F] 401.3 When Required

Section 401.3 — When Required. This section establishes specific code requirements. Refer to the official code text for detailed provisions, exceptions, and referenced standards. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
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[F] 401.3.1 Ventilation Rate Procedure - Outdoor Air

Section 401.3.1 — Ventilation Rate Procedure - Outdoor Air. This section addresses mechanical system requirements including ventilation, ductwork, and equipment specifications. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
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[F] 401.4 Intake Opening Location

Section 401.4 — Intake Opening Location. This section establishes specific code requirements. Refer to the official code text for detailed provisions, exceptions, and referenced standards. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
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[F] 401.4.1 Intake Opening Separation

Section 401.4.1 — Intake Opening Separation. This section establishes specific code requirements. Refer to the official code text for detailed provisions, exceptions, and referenced standards. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
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[F] 401.5 Exhaust Openings

Section 401.5 — Exhaust Openings. This section establishes specific code requirements. Refer to the official code text for detailed provisions, exceptions, and referenced standards. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
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[F] 401.6 Contaminant Sources

Section 401.6 — Contaminant Sources. This section establishes specific code requirements. Refer to the official code text for detailed provisions, exceptions, and referenced standards. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
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[F] 402.1 Natural Ventilation

Section 402.1 — Natural Ventilation. This section addresses mechanical system requirements including ventilation, ductwork, and equipment specifications. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
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[F] 402.1.1 Natural Ventilation

Section 402.1.1 — Natural Ventilation. This section addresses mechanical system requirements including ventilation, ductwork, and equipment specifications. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
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[F] 402.2 Openable Area - Natural Ventilation

Section 402.2 — Openable Area - Natural Ventilation. This section addresses mechanical system requirements including ventilation, ductwork, and equipment specifications. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
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[F] 402.2.1 Adjoining Spaces

Section 402.2.1 — Adjoining Spaces. This section establishes specific code requirements. Refer to the official code text for detailed provisions, exceptions, and referenced standards. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
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[F] 402.3 Adjoining Spaces

Section 402.3 — Adjoining Spaces. This section establishes specific code requirements. Refer to the official code text for detailed provisions, exceptions, and referenced standards. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
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[F] 403.1 Mechanical Ventilation System Design

Section 403.1 — Mechanical Ventilation System Design. This section addresses mechanical system requirements including ventilation, ductwork, and equipment specifications. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
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[F] 403.1.1 Ventilation Rate Procedure

Section 403.1.1 — Ventilation Rate Procedure. This section addresses mechanical system requirements including ventilation, ductwork, and equipment specifications. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
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[F] 403.2 Outdoor Air Required

Section 403.2 — Outdoor Air Required. This section establishes specific code requirements. Refer to the official code text for detailed provisions, exceptions, and referenced standards. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
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[F] 403.2.1 Recirculation of air

Section 403.2.1 — Recirculation of air. This section establishes specific code requirements. Refer to the official code text for detailed provisions, exceptions, and referenced standards. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
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[F] 403.2.2 Transfer air

Section 403.2.2 — Transfer air. This section establishes specific code requirements. Refer to the official code text for detailed provisions, exceptions, and referenced standards. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
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[F] 403.3 Ventilation rate procedure

Section 403.3 — Ventilation rate procedure. This section addresses mechanical system requirements including ventilation, ductwork, and equipment specifications. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
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[F] 403.3.1 Zone Outdoor Airflow

Section 403.3.1 — Zone Outdoor Airflow. This section establishes specific code requirements. Refer to the official code text for detailed provisions, exceptions, and referenced standards. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
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[F] 403.3.2 Transfer Air

Section 403.3.2 — Transfer Air. This section establishes specific code requirements. Refer to the official code text for detailed provisions, exceptions, and referenced standards. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
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[F] 403.4 Enclosed Parking Garage Ventilation

Section 403.4 — Enclosed Parking Garage Ventilation. This section addresses mechanical system requirements including ventilation, ductwork, and equipment specifications. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
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[F] 403.4.1 Exhaust Ventilation

Section 403.4.1 — Exhaust Ventilation. This section addresses mechanical system requirements including ventilation, ductwork, and equipment specifications. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
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[F] 403.5 System operation

Section 403.5 — System operation. This section establishes specific code requirements. Refer to the official code text for detailed provisions, exceptions, and referenced standards. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
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[F] 403.5.1 System Controls

Section 403.5.1 — System Controls. This section establishes specific code requirements. Refer to the official code text for detailed provisions, exceptions, and referenced standards. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
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[F] 403.6 Variable air volume systems

Section 403.6 — Variable air volume systems. This section establishes specific code requirements. Refer to the official code text for detailed provisions, exceptions, and referenced standards. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
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[F] 403.7 Motor Vehicle Facilities - Ventilation

Section 403.7 — Motor Vehicle Facilities - Ventilation. This section addresses mechanical system requirements including ventilation, ductwork, and equipment specifications. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
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[F] 404.1 Toilet Room Ventilation

Section 404.1 — Toilet Room Ventilation. This section addresses mechanical system requirements including ventilation, ductwork, and equipment specifications. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
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[F] 404.1.1 Enclosed Parking Garage Ventilation

Section 404.1.1 — Enclosed Parking Garage Ventilation. This section addresses mechanical system requirements including ventilation, ductwork, and equipment specifications. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
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[F] 404.2 Garage CO monitoring

Section 404.2 — Garage CO monitoring. This section establishes specific code requirements. Refer to the official code text for detailed provisions, exceptions, and referenced standards. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
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[F] 404.2.1 CO Monitoring

Section 404.2.1 — CO Monitoring. This section establishes specific code requirements. Refer to the official code text for detailed provisions, exceptions, and referenced standards. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
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[F] 404.3 Repair garages ventilation

Section 404.3 — Repair garages ventilation. This section addresses mechanical system requirements including ventilation, ductwork, and equipment specifications. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
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[F] 405.1 Systems Controls and Dampers

Section 405.1 — Systems Controls and Dampers. This section establishes specific code requirements. Refer to the official code text for detailed provisions, exceptions, and referenced standards. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
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[F] 405.1.1 Kitchen Exhaust Hood Systems

Section 405.1.1 — Kitchen Exhaust Hood Systems. This section establishes specific code requirements. Refer to the official code text for detailed provisions, exceptions, and referenced standards. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
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[F] 405.2 Economizer Controls

Section 405.2 — Economizer Controls. This section establishes specific code requirements. Refer to the official code text for detailed provisions, exceptions, and referenced standards. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
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[F] 405.3 Carbon Monoxide Detection

Section 405.3 — Carbon Monoxide Detection. This section establishes specific code requirements. Refer to the official code text for detailed provisions, exceptions, and referenced standards. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
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[F] 406.1 Enclosed Parking Garage Ventilation

Section 406.1 — Enclosed Parking Garage Ventilation. This section addresses mechanical system requirements including ventilation, ductwork, and equipment specifications. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
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[F] 406.1.1 Outdoor Air Intake Restrictions

Section 406.1.1 — Outdoor Air Intake Restrictions. This section establishes specific code requirements. Refer to the official code text for detailed provisions, exceptions, and referenced standards. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
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[F] 406.2 Intake Separation

Section 406.2 — Intake Separation. This section establishes specific code requirements. Refer to the official code text for detailed provisions, exceptions, and referenced standards. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
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[F] 406.3 Type II Hoods

Section 406.3 — Type II Hoods. This section establishes specific code requirements. Refer to the official code text for detailed provisions, exceptions, and referenced standards. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
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[F] 406.4 Exhaust Hood Size

Section 406.4 — Exhaust Hood Size. This section establishes specific code requirements. Refer to the official code text for detailed provisions, exceptions, and referenced standards. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
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[F] 407.1 Kitchen Exhaust Rates

Section 407.1 — Kitchen Exhaust Rates. This section establishes specific code requirements. Refer to the official code text for detailed provisions, exceptions, and referenced standards. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
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[F] 407.1.1 Exhaust Discharge Location

Section 407.1.1 — Exhaust Discharge Location. This section establishes specific code requirements. Refer to the official code text for detailed provisions, exceptions, and referenced standards. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
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[F] 407.2 Operating Room Ventilation

Section 407.2 — Operating Room Ventilation. This section addresses mechanical system requirements including ventilation, ductwork, and equipment specifications. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
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[F] 501.1 Exhaust Systems - General

Section 501.1 — Exhaust Systems - General. This section establishes specific code requirements. Refer to the official code text for detailed provisions, exceptions, and referenced standards. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
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[F] 501.2 Exhaust Discharge

Section 501.2 — Exhaust Discharge. This section establishes specific code requirements. Refer to the official code text for detailed provisions, exceptions, and referenced standards. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
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Code sections are sourced from the International Code Council (ICC) and NFPA. Refer to ICC Digital Codes or NFPA for the authoritative source documents.