DUCT DESIGN

9.32.3.4.(9) Single or multiple exhaust ducts serving the principal exhaust fan required by Sentence (1) shall be sized according to Part 6 except that they may be sized according to Table 9.32.3.4.B. where, (a) the longest total duct length, from intake grille to outdoor hood, does not exceed 12 m, and (b) the number of elbows does not exceed 4, but, in any case, they shall not be smaller than recommended by the manufacturer of the fan. Table 9.32.3.4.B Forming Part of Sentence 9.32.3.4.(9) PRINCIPAL EXHAUST DUCT SIZE Minimum Exhaust Duct Diameter Number of Bedrooms in Dwelling Unit Ducts Connected to Inlet and Outlet of Ducts Connected to One Side Only of

Smooth Duct, Flexible Duct Smooth Duct, Flexible Duct 1 100 (4") 125 (5") 100 (4") 125 (5") 2 125 (5") 150 (6") 125 (5") 150 (6") 3 125 (5") 150 (6") 150 (6") 175 (7") 4 150 (6") 175 (7") 150 (6") 176 (7") More than 4 Part 6 Design Part 6 Design Part 6 Design Part 6 Design Where the principal exhaust fan serves rooms required to have supplemental exhaust, it should be controlled by a manual switch wired in parallel to the required master manual switch for the principal exhaust systems as per Sentence 9.32.3.5.(7)

9.32.3.5.(4) Exhaust ducts serving the required kitchen, bathroom, water closet room and other supplemental exhaust air intakes shall be sized according to Part 6 except that they may be sized according to Table9.32.3.5. where, (a) the total duct length does not exceed 9 m, and (b) the number of elbows does not exceed 4, but, in any case, they shall not be smaller than recommended by the manufacturers of the fans. Table 9.32.3.5. Forming Part of Sentence 9.32.3.5.(4) Kitchen, Bathroom and Water Closet Room Exhaust Duct Size Minimum Exhaust Duct Diameter(1) Fan Capacity cfm 53 106 Ducts Connected to Inlet & Outlet of Exhaust Fan, mm (in) 125 (5") 150 (6") Ducts Connected to One side Only of Exhaust Fan, mm (in) 125 (5") 150 (6")

Notes to Table 9.32.3.5.: (1) Where flexible duct is used, the duct diameter shall be increased by 25 mm.
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9.32.3.9.(4) Except for heat recovery ventilators, exhaust fans required to make up any part of the total ventilation capacity required by Article 9.32.3.3. shall have a sound rating not greater than that specified in Table9.32.3.9. Table 9.32.3.9. Forming Part of Sentence 9.32.3.9.(4) Fan Sound Rating Maximum Sound Ratings, sones Rated according to CAN/CSA -C260-M Rated according to HVI 915 2.5 2.5

Fan Application
Principal Exhaust

Supplemental exhaust fans installed in bathrooms and water closet rooms and their make-up air fans Supplemental exhaust fans installed in kitchens and their make-up air fans

2.5 No rating required

3.5 no rating required

9.32.3.9.(5) Required fans shall be installed according to the manufacturer instructions.

9.32.3.10.(7) Ductwork for range hoods and range-top fans shall be equipped with a grease filter at the intake. 9.32.3.10.(8) All ductwork shall be permanently supported or clipped to prevent sagging, excessive movement and vibration. 9.32.3.10.(9) All ducting connected to supply and exhaust fans shall be constructed so as to inhibit air leakage at joints. 9.32.3.10.(10) Where rectangular duct is used in place of round duct, it shall be selected according to Table9.32.3.10.B. Table 9.32.3.10.B Forming Part of Sentence 9.32.3.10.(10)
Required Round Duct Size mm (in)

Equivalent Duct Size Permitted Equivalent Rectangular Duct Size, mm (in)

Stack Duct 100 mm (4") Depth 125 mm (5") Depth 75 x 125 (3" x 5") 100 x 125 (3" x 5") 150 x 125 (6" x 5") 200 x 125 (8" x 5") 150 mm (6") Depth 75 x 150 (3" x 6") 85 x 150 (3 " x 6") 125 x 150 (5" x 6") 175 x 150 (7" x 6")

75 (3") 100 (4") 125 (5") 150 (6") 175 (7") More than 175 (7")

82 x 250 (3 x 10") 82 x 250 (3 x 10") 82 x 250 (3 x 10") 82 x 300 (3 x 12") 82 x 350 (3 x 14") Part 6 Design

57 x 100 (2 x 4") 89 x 100 (3 x 4") 125 x 100 (5" x 4") 200 x 100 (8" x 4") 275 x 100 (11" x 4") Part 6 Design

Part 6 Design

Part 6 Design

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