Interpretation #6933
Published April 26, 2012
Original Request
- Code Version
- 2010
- Code
- BUILDING
- Code Description
- Building
- Chapter
- 4
- Section
- 443.3.6.4
- Topic
- Classroom Chemistry lab HVAC
Question
Is it the intent of FBC 443.3.6.4 that the HVAC systems in chemistry labs and science classrooms be designed and installed to ensure that chemicals originating from the space are not recirculated apply to General Science Classrooms?
Answer Published 04/26/2012 at 9:53 AM
without a more specific description of the classroom the
general answer is - Yes, the system should be designed to
prevent any chemicals used in the lab area from being
recirculated into adjacent areas. As the code states: "to
ensure that chemicals originating from the space are not
recirculated"
general answer is - Yes, the system should be designed to
prevent any chemicals used in the lab area from being
recirculated into adjacent areas. As the code states: "to
ensure that chemicals originating from the space are not
recirculated"
Commentary
None.