IRC 2021 · Model
Chapter 15: Exhaust Systems
22 sections in this chapter of the IRC 2021 model text — not Model's amended edition.
1502.1 General Clothes dryers shall be exhausted in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
Plain-English guides for this chapter
- Range Hood Venting — IRC M1503.3, M1501.1, IRC M1503.2
- Dryer Vent — IRC M1502.4.1, IRC M1502.4.6.1
- Bathroom Ventilation — IRC R303.3, IRC R303.3
- 1502.1General
- 1502.4Dryer exhaust ducts
- 1503.1General
- 1503.2.1Open-top broiler exhaust
- 1504.3Exhaust openings
- 1505.3Exhaust equipment
- M1501.1Outdoor discharge
- M1502.1General
- M1502.2Independent exhaust systems
- M1502.3Duct termination
- M1502.4Dryer exhaust ducts
- M1502.4.1Material and size
- M1502.5Protection required
- M1503.1General
- M1503.2Domestic cooking exhaust
- M1503.3Exhaust discharge
- M1503.4Duct material
- M1504.1Duct construction
- M1504.2Duct length
- M1505.1General
- M1505.2Recirculation of air
- M1505.4Whole-house mechanical ventilation system
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