Louisiana Administrative Code › Title 17 - CONSTRUCTION › Part I - Uniform Construction Code › Chapter 1 - Adoption of the Louisiana State Uniform Construction Code (Formerly LAC 55:VI.Chapter 3) › Section I-109 - International Mechanical Code (Formerly LAC 55:VI.301.A.4)

Current through Register Vol. 50, No. 6, June 20, 2024
A.
International Mechanical
				Code
(IMC), 2021 Edition, and the standards referenced in that code
				for regulation of construction within this state.
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Table 1103.1, Refrigerant Classification, Amount and
							 OEL.
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Footnote:
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Item (C.)
The ASHRAE Standard 34 flammability classification
							 for this refrigerant is A2L.
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Section 1104.3 1, Air conditioning for human
							 comfort.
High probability systems used for human comfort shall
							 use Group A1 or A2L refrigerant. In other than industrial occupancies where the
							 quantity in a single independent circuit does not exceed the amount in Table
							 1103.1, Group B1, B2 and B3 refrigerants shall not be used in high-probability
							 systems for air conditioning for human comfort.
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Section 1107 5, Pipe Fittings.
Refrigerant pipe fittings shall be approved for
							 installation with the piping materials to be installed, and shall conform to
							 one of more of the standards listed in Table 1107.5 or shall be approved for
							 installation with the piping materials to be installed, and listed and labeled
							 as complying with UL 109. Additionally, all fittings listed and labled as
							 complying with UL 109 shall be required to be based on the pipe or tube size as
							 specified in the "Gas fittings, all types" column of UL 109, Table 7.1 "Pull
							 Strength Test". Refrigeration fittings not having male or female parts, shall
							 be affixed according to allow for all performance testing specified in UL
							 109.
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Section 1108 4, Aluminum tube.
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Exception
Joints for Group A2L refrigerant piping shall be
							 brazed, approved flare, or welded joints conforming to Section 1108.3
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Section 1108 5, Brass (copper alloy) pipe.
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Exception
Joints for Group A2L refrigerant piping shall be
							 brazed, threaded or welded joints conforming to Section 1108.3
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Section 1108 6, Copper pipe.
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Exception
Joints for Group A2L refrigerant piping shall be
							 brazed, threaded or welded joints conforming to Section 1108.3
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Section 1108 7, Copper tube.
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Exception
Joints for Group A2L refrigerant piping shall be
							 brazed or approved flare.
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Section 1108 8, Steel pipe.
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Exception
Joints for Group A2L refrigerant piping shall be
							 threaded or welded joints conforming to Section 1108.3
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Section 1108 9, Steel Tube.
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Exception
Joints for Group A2L refrigerant piping shall be
							 approved flared or welded joints conforming to Section 1108.3
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Reference Standard UL 109-97
Tube Fittings for Flammable and Combustible Fluids,
							 Refrigeration Service and Marine Use, 1107.5, Table 1101.2
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Chapter 15- CSA.
CSA Group 8501 East Pleasant Valley Road Cleveland,
							 OH 44131-5516
CSA Group 8501 East Pleasant Valley Road Cleveland,
							 OH 44131-5516
Safety of Household and Similar Electric Appliances,
							 Part 2-40: Particular Requirements for Electrical Heat Pumps, Air-Conditioners
							 and Dehumidifiers 908.1, 916.1, 918.1, 918.2, 1101.2
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Chapter 15- UL.
UL LLC
333 Pfingsten Road Northbrook, IL 60062
UL
60335-2-40-2019
Safety of Household and Similar Electrical
							 Appliances, Part 2-40: Particular Requirements for Electrical Heat Pumps,
							 Air-Conditioners and Dehumidifiers 908.1, 916.1, 918.1, 918.2,
							 1101.2
AUTHORITY
				  NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with
				  R.S.
				  40:1730.22(C) and (D) and
				  40:1730.26(1).