Duct System Flammability and Air Sealing Fire Separation Assemblies in the International Residential Code

Rudd, A.¹  Prahl, D.² 

[1] ABT Systems, LLC, Annville, PA (United States);IBACOS, Inc., Pittsburgh, PA (United States)

关键词: residential;    Residential Buildings;    IBACOS;    Building America;    International Code Council;    International Energy Conservation Code;    International Residential Code;    code change proposal;    codes and standards committees;    duct sealant;    duct materials;    fire separation walls;    air sealing;    airtightness;    fire safety;    fireblocking sealant;    low-load housing;    multifamily housing;   

DOI  :  10.2172/1220398
RP-ID  :  DOE/GO--102014-4532
PID  :  OSTI ID: 1220398
Others  :  Other: 6998

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来源: SciTech Connect

【 摘 要 】

IBACOS identified two barriers that limit the ability of builders to cost-effectively achieve higher energy efficiency levels in housing. These are the use of duct system materials that inherently achieve airtightness and are appropriately sized for low-load houses and the ability to air seal fire separation assemblies. The issues identified fall into a gray area of the codes.