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1214.0 Pressure and Flow Controls

California Mechanical Code 2019 > 12 Hydronics > 1214.0 Pressure and Flow Controls
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1214.1 Balancing

A means for balancing distribution loops, heat emitting devices, and multiple boiler installations shall be provided in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. A means for balancing and flow control shall include the piping design, pumping equipment, or balancing devices.

1214.2 Low-Water Control

Direct-fired heat sources within a closed heating system shall have a low-water fuel cut-off device, except as specified in Section 1214.3. Where a low-water control is integral with the heat source as part of the appliance's integrated control and is listed for such use, a separate low-water control shall not be required. An external cut-off device shall be installed in accordance with the heat-source manufacturer's installation instructions. No valve shall be located between the external low-water fuel cut-off and the heat-source unit. Where a pumped condensate return is installed, a second low-water cut-off shall be provided.

1214.3 Flow-Sensing Devices

A direct-fired heat source, requiring forced circulation to prevent overheating, shall have a flow-sensing device installed with the appliance, or such device shall be integral with the appliance. A low-water fuel cut-off device shall not be required.

1214.4 Automatic Makeup Fluid

Where an automatic makeup fluid supply fill device is used to maintain the water content of the heat-source unit, or any closed loop in the system, the makeup supply shall be located at the expansion tank connection or other approved location.

     A pressure-reducing valve shall be installed on a makeup water feed line. The pressure of the feed line shall be set in accordance with the design of the system, and connections to potable water shall be in accordance with Section 1202.0 to prevent contamination due to backflow.

1214.5 Differential Pressure Regulation

Provisions shall be made to control zone flows in a multi-zone hydronic system where the closing of some or all of the two-way zone valves causes excess flow through the open zones or dead-heading of a fixed-speed pump.

1214.5.1 Differential Pressure Bypass Valve

Where a differential pressure bypass valve is used for the purpose specified in Section 1214.5, it shall be installed and adjusted to provide bypass of the distribution system when most or all of the zones are closed.

1214.6 Air-Removal Device

Provision shall be made for the removal of air in the heat-distribution piping system. The air-removal device shall be located in the area of the hydronic piping system where air is likely to accumulate. Air-removal devices shall be installed to facilitate their removal for examination, repair, or replacement.

Exception: Drainback type solar thermal systems shall not require an air-removal device.

1214.7 Air-Separation Device

To assist with the removal of entrained air, an air-separation device shall be installed in hydronic systems. The device shall be located in accordance with the manufacturer's installation instructions or at the point of no mechanically-induced pressure change within the distribution system.

1214.8 Secondary Loops

Secondary loops that are isolated from the primary heat-distribution loop by a heat exchanger are closed-loop hydronic systems and shall have an expansion tank in accordance with Section 1209.0, an air-removal device in accordance with Section 1214.6, and an air-separation device in accordance with Section 1214.7.

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