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Specifies which systems must be tested and adjusted, the balancing standard sources, and the requirement for a signed final testing report. 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PROVIDE TESTING AND BALANCING PER SECTION 5.410.4 OF THE CALIFORNIA GREEN BUILDING STANDARDS CODE. 2.\u003Cbr>A.\u003Cbr>B. SYSTEMS TO BE INCLUDED FOR TESTING AND BALANCING INCLUDE:\u003Cbr>HVAC SYSTEMS AND CONTROLS\u003Cbr>WATER HEATING SYSTEMS 3. PERFORM TESTING AND ADJUSTING PROCEDURES IN ACCORDANCE WITH MANUFACTURERS SPECIFICATIONSAND APPLICABLE STANDARDS ON EACH SYSTEM. BALANCING SHALL BE IN ACCORDANCE WITH PROCEDURES DEFINED BY THE TESTING, ADJUSTING, AND BALANCING BUREAU NATIONAL STANDARDS; THE NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL BALANCING BUREAU PROCEDURAL STANDARDS; ASSOCIATED AIR BALANCE COUNCIL NATIONAL STANDARDS OR AS APPROVED BY THE ENFORCING AGENCY. 4. AFTER COMPLETION OF TESTING, ADJUSTING, AND BALANCING, PROVIDE A FINAL REPORT OF TESTING SIGNED BY THE INDIVIDUAL RESPONSIBLE PERFORMING THESE SERVICES.\u003Cbr>GENERAL NOTES DUCTWORK:\u003Cbr>1. INSTALLATION OF DUCTWORK SHALL BE COORDINATED WITH OTHER TRADES. DUCTS INSTALLED IN LOCATIONS WHERE THEY ARE SUBJECT TO PHYSICAL DAMAGE SHALL BE PROTECTED BY SUITABLE GUARDS.\u003Cbr>2. ALL AIR CONDITIONING DUCTS TO COMPLY WITH SMACNA AND CHAPTER 6 OF THE 2013CALIFORNIA MECHANICAL CODE ALL TRANSVERSE JOINTS TO BE SUBSTANTIALLY AIRTIGHT WITH TAPE, MASTIC, GASKETING OR OTHER MEANS; ALL LOW PRESSURE DUCTWORK SIZED EQUAL TO OR LESS THAN OJ\" W.G./100 FT. ALL DUCTS FOR VENTILATION TO COMPLY WITH CHARTER 5 OF THE 2013 CALIFORNIA MECHANICAL CODE.\u003Cbr>3. DUCT SUPPORTS AND ANCHORAGE SHALL COMPLY WITH 2013 CMC 604.0 AND TABLE 6-7 AND 6-8\u003Cbr>4. MANUAL VOLUME DAMPERS TO BE INSTALLED IN ALL BRANCH TAKE-OFFS. ALL DAMPERS TO HAVE LOCKING QUADRANTS.\u003Cbr>5. DUCT SIZES SHOWN ARE NET SIZES REQUIRED. LINED DUCTS SHALL BE INCREASED IN SIZE TO ACCOMMODATE LINING WITHOUT LOSS OF AREA,\u003Cbr>6. PROVIDE MASTIC OR DUCT TAPE JOINT SEALANT TO SEAL TRANSVERSE JOINTS ON AIR SUPPLY DUCTS INSTALLED IN LOCATIONS WHERE AIR LEAKAGE THROUGH THE JOINTS WOULD BE NON-BENEFICIAL TO THE OCCUPIED AREA TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENTS. AND, SEAL LONGITUDINAL JOINTS ON LOW-PRESSURE SUPPLY DUCTS WHERE INTERNAL STATIC PRESSURE EXCEED 0 .75\" OF WATER PRESSURE.\u003Cbr>7. FLEX DUCT SHALL BE ATTACHED TO ALL REGISTERS, GRILLES, COLLARS AND FITTINGS ACCORDING TO ITS LISTINGS. I. E. A MINIMUM OF TWO WRAPS OF UL 181 TAPE AND A PANDUIT STRAP ON THE INSIDE LINERAND A MINIMUM OF TWO WRAP OF UL 181 TAPE OR A PANDUIT STRAP OR BOTH ON THE OUTSIDE COVER.\u003Cbr>8. ALL FLEX DUCT SPLICES SHALL BE SLEEVED.\u003Cbr>9. ALL AFD SPLICES SHALL BE SLEEVED.\u003Cbr>10. MATERIALS EXPOSED WITHIN DUCTS OR PLENUMS SHALL HAVE A FLAME SPREAD INDEX OF NOT MORE THAN 25 AND A SMOKE-DEVELOPED RATING OF NOT MORE THAN 50 PER CBC 602.0\u003Cbr>11. FLEXIBLE DUCTS 10 BE GLASS-FLEX FOR STRAIGHT RUNS ONLY 8'-0', MAXIMUM IN LENGTH. ALL ELBOWS AND TURNS SHALL BE SHEET METAL GALVANIZED.\u003Cbr>12. PROVIDE DUCT LINING TO SUPPLY DUCT OF EACH AC UNIT FOR MINIMUM Of 10 FT. DUCT LINING TO BE EQUAL TO\u003Cbr>JOHNS-MANVILLE, 1\" THICK x 1-1/2 PCF DENSITY DUCT LINER. DUCTWORK TO BE INCREASED IN EACH DIMENSION TO INCORPORATE THICKNESS OF LINING.\u003Cbr>13. VOLUME DAMPERS IN ALL BRANCH DUCTS.\u003Cbr>14. PROVIDE GALVANIZED SHEET METAL DUCTS FABRICATED AND INSTALLED TO CMC 2013 EDITION.\u003Cbr>AIR DEVICES:\u003Cbr>1. ARROWS AT CEILING DIFFUSERS INDICATE THE AIR THROW PATTERN.\u003Cbr>2. COORDINATE WITH ARCHITECTURAL DRAWINGS AND REFLECTED CEILING PLANS FOR EXACT LOCATION OF ALL DIFFUSERS, REGISTERS, AND LOUVERS.\u003Cbr>3. ALL REGISTERS AND GRILLS INSTALLED IN T-BAR CEILINGS SHALL BE ATTACHED AT EACH CORNER TO THE MAIN RUNNERS WITH APPROVED CLIPS OR SM SCREWS.\u003Cbr>INSULATION:\u003Cbr>1. MINERAL FIBER INSULATION SHALL BE INSTALLED IN JOINT SPACES WHENEVER A PLUMBING PIPE OR DUCT PENETRATES A FLOOR-CEILING ASSEMBLY OR WHERE SUCH PIPE OR DUCT PASSES THROUGH THE PLANE OF FLOOR-CEILING\u003Cbr>ASSEMBLY FROM WITHIN A WALL. THE INSULATION SHALL BE INSTALLED TO A POINT 12\" BEYOND THE PIPE OR DUCT.\u003Cbr>2. COMBUSTION AIR, KITCHEN AND BATHROOM EXHAUST DUCTS WITHIN SOUND SEPARATI","cbCaiv7pBuVQcERr","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaiv7pBuVQcERr","pdf",6923866,26,"English","# Testing and Balancing Notes\n## General Notes: Ductwork\n## Air Devices\n## Insulation\n## Piping and Code Requirements","[{\"question\":\"Which systems must be included for testing and balancing?\",\"answer\":\"HVAC systems and controls, and water heating systems must be included for testing and balancing per the referenced section.\"},{\"question\":\"What is required after completing testing, adjusting, and balancing?\",\"answer\":\"A final report of testing must be provided and signed by the individual responsible for performing the services.\"},{\"question\":\"What ductwork installation and sealing requirements are specified?\",\"answer\":\"Ductwork installation must be coordinated with other trades, protected from physical damage where needed, and transverse joints must be substantially airtight using approved sealing methods.\"}]","Mechanical and Plumbing Plans - Testing and Balancing Notes | PDF",66]