Interpretation #9550
Published July 13, 2026
Original Request
- Code Version
- 2010
- Code
- MECHANIC
- Code Description
- Chapter
- 6
- Section
- 602.1
- Topic
- Mechanical Equipment room as a plenum
Question
Is the intent of 602.1 to allow a mechanical equipment room to act as a plenum as long as there are no fuel-burning appliances within the same space?
Answer Published 07/07/2026 at 8:30 AM
As this occupiable room does not meet the definition of a plenum in Chapter 2, the stated section does not apply.
Commentary
None.