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C402.5.1.1 Air barrier construction

Residential Energy Conservation Code 2018 of Utah > 4 [CE] Commercial Energy Efficiency > C402 Building Envelope Requirements > C402.5 Air leakage—thermal envelope (Mandatory) > C402.5.1 Air barriers > C402.5.1.1 Air barrier construction
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The continuous air barrier shall be constructed to comply with the following:

  1. The air barrier shall be continuous for all assemblies that are the thermal envelope of the building and across the joints and assemblies.
  2. Air barrier joints and seams shall be sealed, including sealing transitions in places and changes in materials. The joints and seals shall be securely installed in or on the joint for its entire length so as not to dislodge, loosen or otherwise impair its ability to resist positive and negative pressure from wind, stack effect and mechanical ventilation.
  3. Penetrations of the air barrier shall be caulked, gasketed or otherwise sealed in a manner compatible with the construction materials and location. Joints and seals associated with penetrations shall be sealed in the same manner or taped or covered with moisture vapor-permeable wrapping material. Sealing materials shall be appropriate to the construction materials being sealed and shall be securely installed around the penetration so as not to dislodge, loosen or otherwise impair the penetrations’ ability to resist positive and negative pressure from wind, stack effect and mechanical ventilation. Sealing of concealed fire sprinklers, where required, shall be in a manner that is recommended by the manufacturer. Caulking or other adhesive sealants shall not be used to fill voids between fire sprinkler cover plates and walls or ceilings.
  4. Recessed lighting fixtures shall comply with Section C402.5.8. Where similar objects are installed that penetrate the air barrier, provisions shall be made to maintain the integrity of the air barrier.
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