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// CODE SNIPPET

506.3.12 Grease Duct Fire-Resistive Access Opening

2014 FBC - Mechanical, 5th edition > 5 Exhaust Systems > 506 Commercial Kitchen Hood Ventilation System Ducts and Exhaust Equipment > 506.3 Ducts Serving Type I Hoods > 506.3.12 Grease Duct Fire-Resistive Access Opening
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Where cleanout openings are located in ducts within a fireresistance-rated enclosure, access openings shall be provided in the enclosure at each cleanout point. Access openings shall be equipped with tight-fitting sliding or hinged doors that are equal in fire-resistive protection to that of the shaft or enclosure. An approved sign shall be placed on access opening panels with wording as follows: "ACCESS PANEL. DO NOT OBSTRUCT."

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