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2003 Facilities Standards (P100) -->
5.18 Thermal InsulationGeneralAll insulation materials shall comply with the fire and smoke hazard ratings indicated by ASTM-E84, NFPA 255 and UL 723. Accessories such as adhesives, mastics, cements and tapes shall have the same or better fire and smoke hazard ratings. Insulation shall be provided on all cold surface mechanical systems, such as ductwork and piping, where condensation has the potential of forming and in accordance with ASHRAE Standard 90.1. Insulation that is subject to damage or reduction in thermal resistivity if wetted shall be enclosed with a vapor seal (such as a vapor barrier jacket). Insulation shall have zero permeability. Duct Insulation. Materials used as internal insulation exposed to the air stream in ducts shall be in accordance with UL 181 or ASTM C 1071 erosion tests, and shall not promote or support the growth of fungi or bacteria, in accordance with UL 181 and ASTM G21 and G22. Ductwork with double wall construction having insulation in-between shall only be used for courtroom return air transfer grilles, and only if required for acoustic purposes. All exposed ductwork shall have sealed canvas jacketing. All concealed ductwork shall have foil face jacketing. The insulation shall comply with fire and smoke hazard ratings indicated by ASTM-E84, NFPA 255 and UL 723. Accessories such as adhesives, mastics, cements, tapes, etc. shall have the same or better component ratings. All supply air ducts must be insulated, in accordance with ASHRAE Standard 90.1. Supply air duct insulation shall have a vapor barrier jacket. The insulation shall cover the duct system with a continuous, unbroken vapor seal. Insulation shall have zero permeability. Return air and exhaust air distribution systems shall be insulated in accordance with ASHRAE Standard 90.1. The insulation of return air and exhaust air distribution systems needs to be evaluated for each project and for each system to guard against condensation formation and heat gain/loss on a recirculating or heat recovery system. Generally, return air and exhaust air distribution systems do not require insulation if located in a ceiling plenum or mechanical room used as a return air plenum. All equipment, heat exchangers, converters and pumps shall be insulated as per ASHRAE Standard 90.1. Piping Insulation. All insulation material shall comply with the fire and smoke hazard ratings indicated by ASTM-E84, NFPA 255 and UL 723. Accessories such as adhesives, mastics, cements, tapes, etc. shall have the same or better component ratings. All piping systems must be insulated in accordance with ASHRAE Standard 90.1. Piping systems conveying fluids, those having design temperatures less than 18°C (65°F) or greater than 40°C (105°F) shall be insulated. All piping systems with surface temperatures below the average dew point temperature of the indoor ambient air and where condensate drip will cause damage or create a hazard shall be insulated with a vapor barrier to prevent condensation formation regardless to whether piping is concealed or exposed. Chilled water piping systems shall be insulated with nonpermeable insulation (of perm rating 0.00) such as cellular glass. All exposed and concealed piping shall have PVC jacketing. Equipment Insulation. All insulation material shall comply with the fire and smoke hazard ratings indicated by ASTM-E84, NFPA 255 and UL 723. Accessories such as adhesives, mastics, cements, tapes, etc. shall have the same or better component ratings. All equipment including air handling units, chilled and hot water pumps, and heat exchangers must be insulated in accordance with ASHRAE Standard 90.1. All pumps shall have jacketing. Thermal Pipe Insulation for Plumbing SystemsAll sanitary sewer vents terminating through the roof shall be insulated for a minimum of 1.83 meters (6 feet) below the roof line to prevent condensation from forming and include a vapor barrier jacket on this insulation. All Insulation materials and accessories shall comply with the fire and smoke hazard ratings indicated by ASTM-84, NFPA 255 and UL 723. Domestic water piping shall be insulated in accordance with ASHRAE 90.1. All piping exposed in plenums or above ceiling shall be insulated to prevent condensation. All insulation materials and accessories shall comply with the fire and smoke hazard ratings indicated by ASTM-E84, NFPA 255 and UL 723.
Last Reviewed 3/28/2008
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