Minnesota Administrative Rules

1323.0408 SYSTEM COMMISSIONING.

Subpart 1.

IECC section C408.2.

IECC section C408.2 is amended to read as follows:

C408.2 Mechanical systems commissioning and completion requirements. Prior to passing the final mechanical inspection, the registered design professional, the permit applicant, or an approved agency shall provide evidence of mechanical systems commissioning and completion in accordance with the provisions of this section.

Construction document notes or specifications shall clearly indicate provisions for commissioning and completion requirements in accordance with this section and are permitted to refer to specifications for further requirements. Copies of all documentation shall be given to the owner and made available to the code official upon request in accordance with Sections C408.2.4 and C408.2.5.

Exception: The following systems are exempt from the commissioning requirements:

1. Mechanical systems in buildings where the total mechanical equipment capacity is less than 480,000 Btu/h (140 690 W) cooling capacity and 600,000 Btu/h (175 860 W) heating capacity.

2. Systems included in Section C403.3 that serve dwelling units and sleeping units in hotels, motels, boarding houses, or similar units.

Subp. 2.

IECC subsection C408.2.2.1.

IECC subsection C408.2.2.1 is amended to read as follows:

C408.2.2.1 Air systems balancing. Each supply air outlet and zone terminal device shall be equipped with means for air balancing in accordance with the requirements of Chapter 6 of the International Mechanical Code. Discharge dampers are prohibited on constant volume fans and variable volume fans with motors 10 hp (18.6 kW) and larger. Air systems shall be balanced in a manner to first minimize throttling losses then, for fans with system power of greater than 1 hp (0.74 kW), fan speed shall be adjusted to meet design flow conditions.

Exception: Speed adjustment is not required for fan motors rated at 1 hp (0.74 kW) or less.

Statutory Authority:

MS s 326B.02; 326B.101; 326B.106

History:

39 SR 1616

Published Electronically:

June 8, 2015