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308.4 Allowable Reduction

Mechanical Code 2015 of Utah > 3 General Regulations > 308 Clearance Reduction > 308.4 Allowable Reduction
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The reduction of required clearances to combustible assemblies or combustible materials shall be based on the utilization of a reduced clearance protective assembly in accordance with Section 308.4.1 or 308.4.2.

308.4.1 Labeled Assemblies

The allowable clearance reduction shall be based on an approved reduced clearance protective assembly that is listed and labeled in accordance with UL 1618.

308.4.2 Reduction Table

The allowable clearance reduction shall be based on one of the methods specified in Table 308.4.2. Where required clearances are not listed in Table 308.4.2, the reduced clearances shall be determined by linear interpolation between the distances listed in the table. Reduced clearances shall not be derived by extrapolation below the range of the table.
TABLE 308.4.2
CLEARANCE REDUCTION METHODSb
TYPE OF PROTECTIVE ASSEMBLYa REDUCED CLEARANCE WITH PROTECTION (inches)a
Horizontal combustible assemblies
located above the heat source
Horizontal combustible assemblies
located beneath the heat source and all
vertical combustible assemblies
Required clearance to combustibles
without protection (inches)a
Required clearance to combustibles
without protection (inches)
36 18 9 6 36 18 9 6
Galvanized sheet steel, having a minimum thickness of 0.0236 inch (No. 24 gage), mounted on 1-inch glass fiber or mineral wool batt reinforced with wire on the back, 1
inch off the combustible assembly
18 9 5 3 12 6 3 3
Galvanized sheet steel, having a minimum thickness of 0.0236 inch (No. 24 gage),
spaced 1 inch off the combustible assembly
18 9 5 3 12 6 3 2
Two layers of galvanized sheet steel, having a minimum thickness of 0.0236 inch
(No. 24 gage), having a 1-inch airspace between layers, spaced 1 inch off the
combustible assembly
18 9 5 3 12 6 3 3
Two layers of galvanized sheet steel, having a minimum thickness of 0.0236 inch
(No. 24 gage), having 1 inch of fiberglass insulation between layers, spaced 1 inch off
the combustible assembly
18 9 5 3 12 6 3 3
0.5-inch inorganic insulating board, over 1 inch of fiberglass or mineral wool batt,
against the combustible assembly
24 12 6 4 18 9 5 3
31/2-inch brick wall, spaced 1 inch off the combustible wall — — — — 12 6 6 6
31/2-inch brick wall, against the combustible wall — — — — 24 12 6 5

For SI: 1 inch = 25.4 mm, °C = [(°F)-32]/1.8, 1 pound per cubic foot = 16.02 kg/m3, 1.0 Btu •in/(ft2 •h•°F) = 0.144 W/m2 •K.
a. Mineral wool and glass fiber batts (blanket or board) shall have a minimum density of 8 pounds per cubic foot and a minimum melting point of 1,500°F. Insulation material utilized as part of a clearance reduction system shall have a thermal conductivity of 1.0 Btu •in/(ft2 •h •°F) or less. Insulation board shall be formed of noncombustible material.
b. For limitations on clearance reduction for solid fuel-burning appliances, masonry chimneys, connector pass-throughs, masonry fire places and kitchen ducts, see Sections 308.4.2.1 through 308.4.2.5.

308.4.2.1 Solid Fuel-Burning Appliances

The clearance reduction methods specified in Table 308.4.2 shall not be utilized to reduce the clearance required for solid fuel-burning appliances that are labeled for installation with clearances of 12 inches (305 mm) or less. Where appliances are labeled for installation with clearances of greater than 12 inches (305 mm), the clearance reduction methods of Table 308.4.2 shall not reduce the clearance to less than 12 inches (305 mm).

308.4.2.2 Masonry Chimneys

The clearance reduction methods specified in Table 308.4.2 shall not be utilized to reduce the clearances required for masonry chimneys as specified in Chapter 8 and the International Building Code.

308.4.2.3 Chimney Connector Pass-Throughs

The clearance reduction methods specified in Table 308.4.2 shall not be utilized to reduce the clearances required for chimney connector pass-throughs as specified in Section 803.10.4.

308.4.2.4 Masonry Fireplaces

The clearance reduction methods specified in Table 308.4.2 shall not be utilized to reduce the clearances required for masonry fireplaces as specified in Chapter 8 and the International Building Code.

308.4.2.5 Kitchen Exhaust Ducts

The clearance reduction methods specified in Table 308.4.2 shall not be utilized to reduce the minimum clearances required by Section 506.3.11.1 for kitchen exhaust ducts enclosed in a shaft.

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