2.0203.1 Combustion Air for Natural Draft Appliances

Topic: 
Combustion Safety
Subtopic: 
Vented Gas Appliances
Desired Outcome: 
Sufficient air provided in the Combustion Appliance Zone ( CAZ CAZ Combustion appliance zone )
TitleSpecification(s)Objective(s)
2.0203.1a
Required combustion air

The required volume of indoor air will be determined in accordance with 2012 IRC IRC International Residential Code Section G2407.5.1 or G2407.5.2 and authority having jurisdiction, except that where the air infiltration Infiltration The uncontrolled passage of outside air into a building through unintended leaks in the building envelope rate is known to be less than 0.40 air changes per hour (ACH), 2012 IRC IRC International Residential Code Section G2407.5.2 will be used

Determine if existing conditions meet the combustion air calculation

2.0203.1b
Additional combustion air (if action is required)

Additional combustion air will be provided in accordance with 2012 IRC IRC International Residential Code G2407 and authority having jurisdiction

Ensure adequate combustion air for operation of the appliance