If:
I
other
= combined input of all other than fan-assisted appli-
ances in Btu/hr
I
fan
= combined input of all fan-assisted appliances in Btu/hr
ACH = air changes per hour (ACH shall not exceed 0.60.)
The following requirements apply to the Standard Method and to
the Known Air Infiltration Rate Method.
1. Adjoining rooms can be considered part of a space if:
a. There are no closable doors between rooms.
b. Combining spaces on same floor level. Each opening shall
have free area of at least 1 in.
2
/1,000 Btuh (2,000 mm
2
/kW)
of the total input rating of all gas appliances in the space,
but not less than 100 in.
2
(0.06 m
2
). One opening shall
commence within 12
″
(300 mm) of the ceiling and the
second opening shall commence within 12
″
(300 mm) of
the floor. The minimum dimension of air openings shall be
at least 3 in. (80 mm). (See Fig. 19.)
c. Combining space on different floor levels. The volumes of
spaces on different floor levels shall be considered as
communicating spaces if connected by one or more perma-
nent openings in doors or floors having free area of at least
2 in.
2
/1,000 Btuh (4,400 mm
2
/kW) of total input rating of
all gas appliances.
2. An attic or crawlspace may be considered a space that freely
communicates with the outdoors provided there are adequate
permanent ventilation openings directly to outdoors having
free area of at least 1-in.
2
/4,000 Btuh of total input rating for
all gas appliances in the space.
3. In spaces that use the Indoor Combustion Air Method,
infiltration should be adequate to provide air for combustion,
permanent ventilation and dilution of flue gases. However, in
buildings with unusually tight construction, additional air
MUST be provided using the methods described in the
Outdoor Combustion Air Method section.
Unusually tight construction is defined as
Construction with:
a. Walls and ceilings exposed to the outdoors have a continu-
ous, sealed vapor barrier. Openings are gasketed or sealed
and
b. Doors and openable windows are weatherstripped and
c. Other openings are caulked or sealed. These include joints
around window and door frames, between sole plates and
floors, between wall-ceiling joints, between wall panels, at
penetrations for plumbing, electrical and gas lines, etc.
NOTE:
In determining the free area of an opening, the blocking
effect of the louvers, grilles, and screens must be considered. If the
free area of a louver or grille design is unknown, it may be
assumed that wood louvers have a 20 percent free area, and metal
louvers or grilles have a 60 percent free area. Screens, when used,
must not be smaller than 1/4-in. mesh. Louvers and grilles must be
constructed so they cannot be closed.
When combustion air ducts are used, they must be of the same
cross sectional area as the free area of the openings to which they
connect. The minimum dimension of ducts must not be less than 3
in. (80mm).
Fig. 18—Air for Combustion, Ventilation, and Dilution
for Outdoors
A03174
1 SQ IN.
PER
4000
BTUH*
DUCTS
TO
OUTDOORS
1 SQ IN.
PER 4000
BTUH*
CIRCULA
TING
AIR DUCTS
VENT
THROUGH
ROOF
D
B
A
C
E
1 SQ IN.
PER 4000
BTUH*
DUCT
TO
OUTDOORS
CIRCULATING AIR DUCTS
1 SQ IN.
PER 2000
BTUH*
1 SQ IN.
PER 2000
BTUH*
DUCTS
TO
OUTDOORS
12
″
MAX
12
″
MAX
12
″
MAX
Use any of the following
combinations of openings:
A & B C & D D & E F & G
NOTE:
*Minimum dimensions of 3 in.
12
″
MAX
12
″
MAX
OUTDOORS
1 SQ IN.
PER
4000
BTUH*
F
G
CLEAR
ANCE IN FRONT
OF COMB
USTION AIR
OPENINGS SHALL BE
AT LEAST 3 IN.
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Fig. 19—Air for Combustion, Ventilation, and Di-
lution from Indoors
A03175
CIRCULATING AIR
DUCTS
6" MIN
(FRONT)
†
CIRCULATING AIR DUCTS
VENT THROUGH ROOF
1 SQ IN.
PER 1000
BTUH* IN DOOR
OR WALL
12" MAX
1 SQ IN.
PER 1000
BTUH* IN DOOR
OR WALL
12" MAX
* Minimum opening size is 100 sq in. with
minimum dimensions of 3 in.
†
Minimum of 3 in. . when type-B1 vent is used.
UNCONFINED
SPACE
INTERIOR
HEATED
SPACE
CLEARANCE IN FRONT OF COMBUSTION AIR
OPENINGS
SHALL
B
E
A
T
LEAST 3 IN.
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