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Section M1406 Radiant Heating Systems

Residential Code 2018 of Kansas > 14 Heating and Cooling Equipment and Appliances > M1406 Radiant Heating Systems
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M1406.1 General

Electric radiant heating systems shall be installed in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions and Chapters 34 through 43 and shall be listed for the application.

M1406.2 Clearances

Clearances for radiant heating panels or elements to any wiring, outlet boxes and junction boxes used for installing electrical devices or mounting luminaires shall comply with Chapters 34 through 43.

M1406.3 Installation of Radiant Panels

Radiant panels installed on wood framing shall conform to the following requirements:
  1. Heating panels shall be installed parallel to framing members and secured to the surface of framing members or mounted between framing members.
  2. Mechanical fasteners shall penetrate only the unheated portions provided for this purpose. Panels shall not be fastened at any point closer than 1/4 inch (6.4 mm) to an element. Other methods of attachment of the panels shall be in accordance with the panel manufacturer's instructions.
  3. Unless listed and labeled for field cutting, heating panels shall be installed as complete units.

M1406.4 Installation in Concrete or Masonry

Radiant heating systems installed in concrete or masonry shall conform to the following requirements:
  1. Radiant heating systems shall be identified as being suitable for the installation, and shall be secured in place as specified in the manufacturer's installation instructions.
  2. Radiant heating panels or radiant heating panel sets shall not be installed where they bridge expansion joints unless protected from expansion and contraction.

M1406.5 Finish Surfaces

Finish materials installed over radiant heating panels or systems shall be installed in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. Surfaces shall be secured so that nails or other fastenings do not pierce the radiant heating elements.

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