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511.0 Air Movement

California Mechanical Code 2019 > 5 Exhaust Systems > 511.0 Air Movement
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511.1 Exhaust Fans for Commercial Cooking Operations

Exhaust fans shall be installed in accordance with Section 511.1.1 through Section 511.1.6. Exhaust fans shall comply with UL 762 and be installed in accordance with the manufacturer's installation instructions.

511.1.1 Upblast Fans

Upblast fans with motors surrounded by the airstream shall be hinged and supplied with flexible weatherproof electrical cable, and service hold-open retainers. Installation shall comply with the requirements of Section 510.9. Upblast fans shall have a drain directed to a readily accessible and visible grease receptacle not to exceed 1 gallon (4 L). [NFPA 96:8.1.2]

511.1.2 In-Line Exhaust Fans

In-line fans shall be of the type with the motor located outside the airstream and with belts and pulleys protected from the airstream by a greasetight housing. In-line fans shall be connected to the exhaust duct by flanges securely bolted as shown in Figure 511.1.2(1) through Figure 511.1.2(4), or by a system specifically listed for such use. Flexible connectors shall not be used. [NFPA 96:8.1.3.1 - 8.1.3.3]


For SI units: 1 inch = 25.4 mm, °C = (°F-32)/1.8
FIGURE 511.1.2(1)
TYPICAL SECTION OF DUCT-TO-FAN
CONNECTION-BUTT JOINT METHOD
[NFPA 96: FIGURE 8.1.3.2(a)]



For SI units: 1 inch = 25.4 mm, °C = (°F-32)/1.8
FIGURE 511.1.2(2)
TYPICAL SECTION OF DUCT-TO-FAN
CONNECTION-OVERLAPPING METHOD
[NFPA 96: FIGURE 8.1.3.2(b)]



For SI units: 1 inch = 25.4 mm, °C = (°F-32)/1.8
FIGURE 511.1.2(3)
TYPICAL SECTION OF DUCT-TO-FAN
CONNECTION-SEALANT METHOD
[NFPA 96: FIGURE 8.1.3.2(c)]



For SI units: 1 inch = 25.4 mm, °C = (°F-32)/1.8
FIGURE 511.1.2(4)
TYPICAL SECTION OF DUCT-TO-FAN CONNECTION-DIRECT
TO FAN INLET CONE METHOD
[NFPA 96: FIGURE 8.1.3.2(d)]

511.1.2.1 Accessibility

Where the design or positioning of the fan allows grease to be trapped, a drain directed to a readily accessible and visible grease receptacle, not exceeding 1 gallon (4 L), shall be provided. In-line exhaust fans shall be located in an easily accessible area of approved size to allow for service or removal. Where the duct system connected to the fan is in an enclosure, the space or room in which the exhaust fan is located shall have the same fire resistance rating as the enclosure. [NFPA 96:8.1.3.4 - 8.1.3.6

511.1.3 Utility Set Exhaust Fans

Utility set exhaust fans shall be installed in accordance with Section 511.1.3.1 through Section 511.1.3.3.

511.1.3.1 At the Rooftop

Fans installed at the rooftop termination point shall be in accordance with the following:
  1. Section 510.9.1 and Section 510.9.1.2.
  2. Flexible connectors shall be permitted.
  3. A drain shall be directed to a readily accessible and visible grease receptacle not to exceed 1 gallon (4 L).

511.1.3.2 Within the Building

Fans installed within the building shall be in accordance with the following:
  1. Located in an accessible area of a size to allow for service or removal. [NFPA 96:8.1.4.2]
  2. Flexible connectors shall be prohibited. [NFPA 96:8.1.4.5]
  3. A drain shall be directed to a readily accessible and visible grease receptacle not to exceed 1 gallon (4 L). [NFPA 96:8.1.4.6]

511.1.3.3 Duct Systems

Duct systems connected to fans in an enclosure shall be in accordance with the following:
  1. The space or room in which the exhaust fan is located shall have the same fire resistance rating as the enclosure.
  2. The fan shall be connected to the exhaust duct by flanges securely bolted as shown in Figure 511.1.2(1) through Figure 511.1.2(4) or by a system specifically listed for such use. [NFPA 96:8.1.4.3, 8.1.4.4]

511.1.4 Construction

Exhaust fan housings shall be constructed of carbon steel not less than 0.060 of an inch (1.524 mm) (No. 16 MSG) in thickness, of stainless steel not less than 0.048 of an inch (1.219 mm) (No. 18 MSG) in thickness, or, where listed, in accordance with the terms of the listing. [NFPA 96:8.1.5]

511.1.5 Openings

Openings for cleaning, servicing, and inspection shall be in accordance with the requirements of Section 510.3.2. Clearances shall be in accordance with the requirements of Section 507.4, or Section 510.7.3 and Section 510.7.4 where installed within an enclosure. [NFPA 96:8.1.6.1, 8.1.6.2]

511.1.6 Standard

Wiring and electrical equipment shall comply with California Electrical Code. [NFPA 96:8.1.7]

511.2 Airflow

The air velocity through a duct shall be not less than 500 feet per minute (ft/min) (2.54 m/s) and not exceed 2500 ft/min (12.7 m/s).

511.2.1 Exceptions

Transition duct sections that do not exceed 3 feet (914 mm) in length and do not contain grease traps shall be permitted to be connected to hoods and exhaust fans that do not meet this velocity. [NFPA 96:8.2.1.2]

511.2.2 Exhaust-Air Volumes

Exhaust air volumes for hoods shall be of sufficient level to provide for capture and removal of grease-laden cooking vapors. Test data, performance tests approved by the Authority Having Jurisdiction, or both shall be displayed, provided on request, or both. [NFPA 96:8.2.2.1, 8.2.2.2] Lower exhaust air volumes shall be permitted during no-load and partial load cooking conditions, provided they are sufficient to capture and remove flue gases and cooking effluent from cooking equipment.

511.2.2.1 Performance Test

A performance test shall be conducted upon completion and before final approval of the installation of a ventilation system serving commercial cooking appliances. The test shall verify the rate of exhaust airflow in accordance with Section 508.5.1.2 through Section 508.5.1.5. The permit holder shall furnish the necessary test equipment and devices required to perform the tests. [ASHRAE 154:4.7.1]

511.2.2.2 Capture and Containment Test

The permit holder shall verify the capture and containment performance of Type I hoods. A field test shall be conducted with all appliances under the hood at operating temperatures, all the hoods operating at design airflows, and with all sources of replacement air operating at design airflows for the restaurant. Capture and containment shall be verified visually by observing smoke or steam produced by actual cooking operation or by simulating cooking using devices such as smoke candles or smoke puffers. Smoke bombs shall not be used. [ASHRAE 154:4.7.2]

511.2.3 Operation

A hood exhaust fan(s) shall continue to operate after the extinguishing system has been activated, unless fan shutdown is required by a listed component of the ventilation system, or by the design of the extinguishing system. The hood exhaust fan shall not be required to start upon activation of the extinguishing system where the exhaust fan and cooking equipment served by the fan have been shut down. The exhaust fan shall be provided with a means so that the fan is activated when an appliance under the hood is turned on. [NFPA 96:8.2.3]

511.3 Makeup Air

The makeup air quantity shall prevent negative pressures in the commercial cooking area(s) from exceeding 0.02 inch water column (0.005 kPa). Where the fire-extinguishing system activates, makeup air supplied internally to a hood shall be shut off.

     For compensating hoods, where a Type I or Type II hood has an internal discharge of makeup air, the makeup air flow shall not exceed 10 percent of the exhaust airflow, the exhaust airflow shall be the net exhaust from the hood in accordance with Section 508.5.1.2 through Section 508.5.1.5. The total hood exhaust shall be determined in accordance with Equation 511.3.

ENET = EHOOD - MAID (Equation 511.3)

Where:
ENET = net hood exhaust
EHOOD = total hood exhaust
MAID = makeup air, internal discharge

511.3.1 Air Balance

Design plans for a facility with a commercial kitchen ventilation system shall include a schedule or diagram indicating the design outdoor air balance. The design outdoor air balance shall indicate the exhaust and replacement air for the facility and the net exfiltration where applicable. The total replacement airflow rate shall equal the total exhaust airflow rate and the net exfiltration.

511.4 Common Duct (Manifold) Systems

Master kitchen exhaust ducts that serve multiple tenants shall include provision to bleed air from outdoors or from adjacent spaces into the master exhaust duct where required to maintain the necessary minimum air velocity in the master exhaust duct. [NFPA 96:8.4.1]

511.4.1 Connections

The bleed-air ducts shall connect to the top or side of the master exhaust duct. [NFPA 96:8.4.2]

511.4.2 Fire Damper

The bleed-air duct shall have a fire damper not less than 12 inches (305 mm) from the exhaust duct connection. [NFPA 96:8.4.3]

511.4.3 Construction and Clearance

The bleed-air duct shall have the same construction and clearance requirements as the main exhaust duct from the connection to the exhaust duct to not less than 12 inches (305 mm) on both sides of the fire damper. [NFPA 96:8.4.4]

511.4.4 Adjustment

Each bleed air duct shall have a means of adjusting (e.g., using volume dampers) the bleed air quantity. [NFPA 96:8.4.5]

511.4.5 Adjustment Location

Means to adjust the bleed air quantity shall be installed between the fire damper and the source of bleed air. [NFPA 96:8.4.6]

511.4.6 Bleed Air Duct

A bleed air duct shall not be used for the exhaust of grease-laden vapors and shall be so labeled. [NFPA 96:8.4.7]

511.4.7 Disconnect

Unused tenant exhaust connections to the master exhaust duct that are not used as bleed air connections shall be disconnected and sealed at the main duct. [NFPA 96:8.4.8]

511.5 Solid-Fuel Air Movement Requirements

Where solid-fuel cooking equipment is used, exhaust and replacement air also shall be in accordance with Section 517.0.

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