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Division B: Acceptable Solutions Part 6 – Heating, Ventilating and Air-conditioning
British Columbia Building Code 2018 Division B
Section 6.1. General
6.1.1. Application
6.1.1.1. Scope
1) The scope of this Part shall be as described in Subsection1.3.3.of DivisionA.
6.1.1.2. Application
1) This Part applies to systems and equipment for heating, ventilating and air-conditioning services.
6.1.2. Reserved
6.1.3. Plans and Specifications
6.1.3.1. Required Plans and Specifications
1) Plans, specifications and other information for heating, ventilating and air-conditioning systems shall
conform to Subsection2.2.6.of DivisionC.
Division B: Acceptable Solutions Part 6 – Heating, Ventilating and Air-conditioning
British Columbia Building Code 2018 Division B
Section 6.10. Objectives and Functional Statements
6.10.1. Objectives and Functional Statements
6.10.1.1. Attributions to Acceptable Solutions
1) For the purpose of compliance with this Code as required in Clause1.2.1.1.(1)(b)of DivisionA, the
objectives and functional statements attributed to the acceptable solutions in this Part shall be the objectives and
functional statements listed in Table6.10.1.1. (See NoteA-1.1.2.1.(1).)
Table 6.10.1.1.
Objectives and Functional Statements Attributed to the Acceptable Solutions in Part 6
Forming Part of Sentence 6.10.1.1.(1)
Functional Statements and Objectives
(1)
6.2.1.1. Good Engineering Practice
(1) (a) to (e) [F31,F51-OP1.1]
(a) to (c) and (e) to (i) [F40,F50,F51,F52,F54,F63-OH1.1]
(a),(b),(c),(e),(f),(g),(h) [F50,F51,F52,F54,F63-OH1.2,OH1.3]
[F31,F50,F51,F52,F54,F63-OS3.2,OS3.4]
(d) [F01-OS1.1]
6.2.1.3. Expansion, Contraction and System Pressure
(1) [F20-OS3.2]
6.2.1.4. Structural Movement
(1) [F23-OS3.1]
[F51,F63,F50-OH1.1,OH1.2,OH1.3]
6.2.1.5. Installation Standards
(1) [F43-OS1.1]
[F43-OS3.4]
[F43-OP1.1]
6.2.1.6. Installation – General
(1) [F82-OS1.1]
[F82-OS3.4]
[F82-OP1.1]
(2) [F31-OS3.1]
(3) [F81-OS3.2,OS3.3,OS3.4]
[F81-OS1.1]
6.2.1.7. Asbestos
(1) [F43-OH1.1]
6.2.2.1. Applicable Standard
(1) [F81-OS1.1]
6.2.3.1. Solid Fuel Storage Bins
(1) [F30-OH2.1]
(2) [F01-OS1.1]
[F01-OP1.1]
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6.3.1.1. Required Ventilation
(1) [F50,F31,F63,F51,F54,F52-OS1.1]
[F50,F31,F63,F51,F54,F52-OP1.1]
(2) [F50-OH1.1]
(4) [F50-OH1.1]
6.3.1.2. Crawl Spaces and Attic or Roof Spaces
(1) [F61,F63,F41-OH1.1,OH1.3]
6.3.1.3. Natural Ventilation
(1) [F50-OH1.1]
(2) [F50-OH1.1]
6.3.1.4. Ventilation of Storage Garages
(1) [F50,F44-OS3.4]
(2) [F44-OS3.4]
(3) [F44-OS3.4]
(4) [F50,F44-OS3.4]
(5) [F50,F44-OH1.1]
[F50,F44-OS3.4]
6.3.1.6. Indoor Air Contaminants
(1) [F44-OS3.4]
[F44-OH1.1]
(2) [F44-OH1.1]
(3) [F52-OH1.1]
6.3.1.7. Commercial Cooking Equipment
(1) [F01,F44-OS1.1]
[F01,F44-OP1.1]
6.3.2.2. Drain Pans
(1) [F41,F44,F50-OH1.1]
6.3.2.3. Materials in Air Duct Systems
(2) [F20,F80-OH1.1,OH1.2]
(3) [F81,F44-OS3.4]
[F81-OH1.1]
(4) [F20,F80-OH1.1,OH1.2]
6.3.2.4. Connections in Air Duct Systems
(1) [F81-OH1.1,OH1.2]
[F81,F44-OS3.4]
Table 6.10.1.1. (continued)
Objectives and Functional Statements Attributed to the Acceptable Solutions in Part 6
Forming Part of Sentence 6.10.1.1.(1)
Functional Statements and Objectives
(1)
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6.3.2.5. Duct Coverings and Linings
(2) [F81-OH1.1,OH1.2]
[F81-OS1.1]
[F81-OP1.1]
6.3.2.7. Interconnection of Systems
(1) [F44-OS1.1]
[F40-OH1.1]
(2) [F81,F44-OH1.1]
[F81,F44-OS1.1]
[F81,F44-OP1.1]
(3) [F81,F44-OH1.1]
6.3.2.8. Makeup Air
(1) [F50,F81-OH1.1]
[F44,F81-OS3.4]
(2) [F81-OH1.1]
[F81,F44-OS3.4]
(3) [F81-OH1.2]
6.3.2.9. Supply, Return, Intake and Exhaust Air Openings
(1) [F30-OS3.1]
[F81-OH1.2]
(2) [F44,F81-OH1.1]
[F81,F44-OS3.4]
(3) [F44,F81-OH1.1]
[F44,F81-OS3.4]
(4) [F81-OH1.1]
(5) [F82,F81-OH1.1]
[F82-OS3.4]
6.3.2.10. Exhaust Ducts and Outlets
(1) [F44-OH1.1]
(2) [F44-OH1.1]
(3) [F81-OH1.1]
[F81-OH1.2]
(4) [F81-OH1.1]
[F81-OH1.2]
(5) [F81-OH1.1]
(6) [F81-OH1.1]
(7) [F81-OS1.1]
Table 6.10.1.1. (continued)
Objectives and Functional Statements Attributed to the Acceptable Solutions in Part 6
Forming Part of Sentence 6.10.1.1.(1)
Functional Statements and Objectives
(1)
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(8) [F40,F44,F50,F52-OH1.1]
[F01-OS1.1]
[F01-OP1.1]
(9) [F40,F44,F50,F52-OH1.1]
[F01-OS1.1]
[F01-OP1.1]
(10) [F81-OH1.1]
(11) [F81,F44-OH1.1]
[F81,F44-OS1.1]
(12) [F81,F44-OH1.1]
(13) [F81-OH1.2]
[F81,F44-OH1.1]
6.3.2.11. Return-Air System
(3) [F10-OS1.5]
6.3.2.12. Underground Ducts
(1) (a) [F44,F81-OH1.2,OH1.3]
(b) [F44,F81-OH1.1]
(c) [F44,F81-OH1.1]
(2) [F81-OH1.1,OH1.2,OH1.3]
6.3.2.13. Filters
(1) [F80-OS1.1]
[F80-OP1.1]
(2) [F30-OS3.3]
[F81,F43-OH1.1]
6.3.2.15. Evaporative Cooling Towers, Evaporative Fluid Coolers and Evaporative Condensers
(1) [F41,F44-OH1.1]
(2) [F41,F44-OH1.1]
(3) [F46,F81-OH2.2]
(4) [F41,F44-OH1.1]
[F46,F81-OH2.2]
(5) [F81-OH2.1]
(6) [F82-OH1.1]
6.3.2.16. Evaporative Air Coolers, Misters, Atomizers, Air Washers and Humidifiers
(1) [F80,F81-OS1.1]
[F80,F81-OP1.1]
(2) [F82-OH1.1]
(3) [F44-OH1.1]
Table 6.10.1.1. (continued)
Objectives and Functional Statements Attributed to the Acceptable Solutions in Part 6
Forming Part of Sentence 6.10.1.1.(1)
Functional Statements and Objectives
(1)
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6.3.2.17. Fans and Associated Air-Handling Equipment
(1) [F81,F44-OH1.1]
[F81,F44-OS3.4]
(2) [F81-OH1.1]
6.3.3.1. Requirement for Venting
(2) [F40,F44,F50-OH1.1]
6.3.3.2. Masonry or Concrete Chimneys
(2) [F01-OS1.1]
[F01-OP1.1]
6.3.3.3. Metal Smoke Stacks
(1) [F01-OS1.1]
[F01-OP1.1]
6.3.3.4. Access Ladders
(1) [F20,F80-OS3.1]
(2) [F30-OS3.1]
6.3.4.2. General Ventilation
(1) (a),(b),(d),(e) [F01-OS1.1]
(c) [F02-OP1.2]
(c) [F02-OS1.2] [F81,F82-OS1.1]
(2) [F11,F81-OS1.1]
6.3.4.3. Enclosure Exhaust Ventilation
(1) (a),(c),(d) [F01-OS1.1]
(b) [F02-OP1.2]
(e) [F12-OP1.1,OP1.2]
(a) [F02-OP1.2]
(b) [F02-OS1.2] [F81-OS1.1]
(e) [F12-OS1.1,OS1.2]
(a) [F02-OS1.2]
(a) [F01-OS1.1]
Table 6.10.1.1. (continued)
Objectives and Functional Statements Attributed to the Acceptable Solutions in Part 6
Forming Part of Sentence 6.10.1.1.(1)
Functional Statements and Objectives
(1)
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6.3.4.4. Enclosure Construction
(1) (a) [F02-OS1.2] Applies to portion of Code text: ”… be constructed of noncombustible materials …”
(b) [F02-OP1.2]
(a) [F02-OP1.2] Applies to portion of Code text: “… be constructed of noncombustible materials …”
(a) [F80-OS3.4] Applies to portion of Code text: “… be constructed of … materials … chemically resistant to the dangerous goods vapours and
particles being exhausted …”
(b) [F02-OS1.2] [F82-OS1.1]
(a) [F80-OS1.1] Applies to portion of Code text: “… be constructed of … materials … chemically resistant to the dangerous goods vapours and
particles being exhausted …”
(a) [F01-OS1.1] Applies to portion of Code text: ”… be constructed of … materials compatible with … the dangerous goods vapours and
particles being exhausted …”
(3) [F02-OS1.2]
[F02-OP1.2]
6.4.1.2. Appliances Installed Outside the Building
(1) [F81-OP1.1]
[F81-OH1.1]
[F81-OS1.1]
6.4.2.1. Clearances
(1) [F01-OP1.1]
[F01-OS1.1]
6.4.3.1. Lining or Backing
(1) [F01-OS1.1]
[F01-OP1.1]
(2) [F01-OS1.1]
6.5.1.1. Insulation and Coverings
(2) [F20,F30-OS3.2,OS3.4]
(3) [F31-OS3.2]
6.6.1.1. Cooling Units
(1) [F43,F81-OS3.4]
6.7.1.1. Piping Materials and Installation
(1) [F20-OS3.2,OS3.4]
(2) [F21-OH1.1]
(3) [F20-OS2.2]
6.7.1.2. Clearances
(1) [F01-OS1.1]
[F01-OP1.1]
6.7.1.3. Surface Temperature
(1) [F31-OS3.2]
Table 6.10.1.1. (continued)
Objectives and Functional Statements Attributed to the Acceptable Solutions in Part 6
Forming Part of Sentence 6.10.1.1.(1)
Functional Statements and Objectives
(1)
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6.7.1.4. Protection
(1) [F01-OS1.1]
[F01-OP1.1]
6.7.2.1. Storage Bins
(1) [F30,F31,F43-OS3.2,OS3.4]
(2) [F01-OS1.1]
[F01-OP1.1]
6.8.1.1. Access Openings
(1) [F36-OS3.6]
6.8.1.2. Openings in Air Duct Systems
(1) [F81-OH1.1,OH1.2]
[F81,F44-OS3.4]
(2) [F82-OS1.1]
6.8.1.3. Odour Removal Equipment
(1) [F82-OH1.1]
(2) [F82-OH1.1]
6.9.1.2. Hazardous Gases, Dusts or Liquids
(1) [F01-OP1.1]
[F01-OS1.1]
(2) [F01-OS1.1]
[F01-OP1.1]
6.9.1.3. Commercial Cooking Equipment
(1) [F02,F81-OS1.2]
[F02,F81-OP1.2]
6.9.3.1. Carbon Monoxide Alarms
(2) (a),(b),(d) [F44-OS3.4]
(c) [F81-OS3.4]
(3) [F44-OS3.4]
(4) [F44-OS3.4]
(5) [F44-OS3.4]
6.9.4.1. Ash Storage Bins
(1) [F01-OS1.1]
[F01-OP1.1]
(2) [F01-OS1.1]
[F01-OP1.1]
Notes to Table6.10.1.1.:
(1) See Parts 2 and 3 of Division A.
Table 6.10.1.1. (continued)
Objectives and Functional Statements Attributed to the Acceptable Solutions in Part 6
Forming Part of Sentence 6.10.1.1.(1)
Functional Statements and Objectives
(1)
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6.7.1.4. Protection
(1) [F01-OS1.1]
[F01-OP1.1]
6.7.2.1. Storage Bins
(1) [F30,F31,F43-OS3.2,OS3.4]
(2) [F01-OS1.1]
[F01-OP1.1]
6.8.1.1. Access Openings
(1) [F36-OS3.6]
6.8.1.2. Openings in Air Duct Systems
(1) [F81-OH1.1,OH1.2]
[F81,F44-OS3.4]
(2) [F82-OS1.1]
6.8.1.3. Odour Removal Equipment
(1) [F82-OH1.1]
(2) [F82-OH1.1]
6.9.1.2. Hazardous Gases, Dusts or Liquids
(1) [F01-OP1.1]
[F01-OS1.1]
(2) [F01-OS1.1]
[F01-OP1.1]
6.9.1.3. Commercial Cooking Equipment
(1) [F02,F81-OS1.2]
[F02,F81-OP1.2]
6.9.3.1. Carbon Monoxide Alarms
(2) (a),(b),(d) [F44-OS3.4]
(c) [F81-OS3.4]
(3) [F44-OS3.4]
(4) [F44-OS3.4]
(5) [F44-OS3.4]
6.9.4.1. Ash Storage Bins
(1) [F01-OS1.1]
[F01-OP1.1]
(2) [F01-OS1.1]
[F01-OP1.1]
Notes to Table6.10.1.1.:
(1) See Parts 2 and 3 of Division A.
Table 6.10.1.1. (continued)
Objectives and Functional Statements Attributed to the Acceptable Solutions in Part 6
Forming Part of Sentence 6.10.1.1.(1)
Functional Statements and Objectives
(1)