Section 12-B1502. M1502 - CLOTHES DRYER EXHAUST

 

Strike Section M1502.4.2 of the International Residential Code in its entirety and insert new Section M1502.4.2 in the Residential Code in its place to read as follows:

 

M1502.4.2 Duct installation.  Exhaust ducts shall be supported at intervals not to exceed 4 feet (1219 mm) and shall be secured in place.  The insert end of the duct shall extend into the adjoining duct or fitting in the direction of airflow.  Exhaust duct joints shall be sealed in accordance with Section M1601.4.1 and shall be mechanically fastened.  Ducts shall not be joined with screws or similar fasteners that protrude more than 1/8 inch (3.2 mm) into the inside of the duct.

 

 

authority

Section 10 of the Construction Codes Approval and Amendments Act of 1986 (Act), effective March 21, 1987 (D.C. Law 6-216; D.C. Official Code § 6-1409 (2012 Repl.)) and Mayor’s Order 2009-22, dated February 25, 2009, as amended.

source

Final Rulemaking published at 61 DCR 3063 (March 28, 2014 – Part 2).

EditorNote

The District of Columbia Residential Code (2013), referred to as the “Residential Code,” consists of the 2012 edition of the International Residential Code for One- and Two-Family Dwellings, published by the International Code Council (ICC), as amended by the District of Columbia Residential Code Supplement (2013) (12 DCMR B). The International Residential Code is copyrighted by the ICC and therefore is not republished here. However, a copy of the text may be obtained at:http://publicecodes.cyberregs.com/icod/irc/2012/index.htm?bu=IC-P-2012-000002&bu2=IC-P-2012-000019.