La. Admin. Code tit. 17 § I-109

Current through Register Vol. 50, No. 11, November 20, 2024

Section I-109 - International Mechanical Code (Formerly LAC 55:VI.301.A.4)

A.International Mechanical Code (IMC), 2021 Edition, and the standards referenced in that code for regulation of construction within this state.

Amend	Table 1103.1, Refrigerant Classification, Amount and OEL.
Amend	Footnote:
Amend	Item (C.)	The ASHRAE Standard 34 flammability classification for this refrigerant is A2L.
Amend	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.
Amend	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.
Amend	Section 1108 4, Aluminum tube.
Adopt	Exception	Joints for Group A2L refrigerant piping shall be brazed, approved flare, or welded joints conforming to Section 1108.3
Amend	Section 1108 5, Brass (copper alloy) pipe.
Adopt	Exception	Joints for Group A2L refrigerant piping shall be brazed, threaded or welded joints conforming to Section 1108.3
Amend	Section 1108 6, Copper pipe.
Adopt	Exception	Joints for Group A2L refrigerant piping shall be brazed, threaded or welded joints conforming to Section 1108.3
Amend	Section 1108 7, Copper tube.
Adopt	Exception	Joints for Group A2L refrigerant piping shall be brazed or approved flare.
Amend	Section 1108 8, Steel pipe.
Adopt	Exception	Joints for Group A2L refrigerant piping shall be threaded or welded joints conforming to Section 1108.3
Amend	Section 1108 9, Steel Tube.
Adopt	Exception	Joints for Group A2L refrigerant piping shall be approved flared or welded joints conforming to Section 1108.3
Amend	Reference Standard UL 109-97	Tube Fittings for Flammable and Combustible Fluids, Refrigeration Service and Marine Use, 1107.5, Table 1101.2
Amend	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
Amend	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

La. Admin. Code tit. 17, § I-109

Promulgated by the Department of Public Safety and Corrections, State Uniform Construction Code Council, LR 33:291 (February 2007), amended LR 34:93 (January 2008), LR 34: 883 (May 2008), LR 34:2205 (October 2008), LR 35:1904 (September 2009), LR 36:2574 (November 2010), effective January 1, 2011, LR 37:601 (February 2011), LR 37:913 (March 2011), repromulgated LR 37:2187 (July 2011), repromulgated LR 37:2726 (September 2011), LR 37:3065 (October 2011), LR 38:1994 (August 2012), amended by the Department of Public Safety and Corrections, Uniform Construction Code Council, LR 39:1825 (July 2013), LR 39:2512 (September 2013), LR 40:2609 (December 2014), DPSC, Office of State Fire Marshal, LR 412386 (11/1/2015), Amended by the Department of Public Safety and Corrections, Office of the State Fire Marshal, Uniform Construction Code Council, LR 4481 (1/1/2018), Repromulgated LR 45918 (7/1/2019), Amended LR 482588 (10/1/2022).

AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 40:1730.22(C) and (D) and 40:1730.26(1).