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// CODE SNIPPET

511.4 Common Duct (Manifold) Systems

California Mechanical Code 2019 > 5 Exhaust Systems > 511.0 Air Movement > 511.4 Common Duct (Manifold) Systems
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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]

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