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Title 51 - Enterprise Services, Department of (Building Code Council)
Chapter 51-52 - State Building Code adoption and amendment of the 2021 edition of the International Mechanical Code
Section 51-52-0915 - Section 915-Engine and gas turbine-powered equipment and appliances

Wash. Admin. Code § 51-52-0915

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Current through Register Vol. 24-23, December 1, 2024
Section 51-52-0915 - Section 915-Engine and gas turbine-powered equipment and appliances

915.3 Installation of emergency and legally required power systems.

Emergency power systems and legally required standby power systems required by the International Building Code or International Fire Code shall be installed in accordance with the International Fire Code, NFPA 70, NFPA 110, and NFPA 111.

915.3.1 Air intakes. Air intake opening locations for combustion and radiator cooling intake air shall be located on the exterior of the building in accordance with NFPA 110 and a minimum of 5 feet from the property line.

915.3.2 Air outlets. Air outlet opening locations shall comply with the following:

1. Combustion exhaust shall be located on the exterior of the building in accordance with Section 501.3.1 Item 2 for product conveying exhaust.
2. Radiator cooling outlet air shall be located on the exterior of the building in accordance with NFPA 110, a minimum of 5 feet from the property line and a minimum of 2 feet above grade.

915.4 Installation of optional standby power systems. Optional standby power systems shall be installed in accordance with the International Fire Code, NFPA 37, NFPA 70, and NFPA 111 as applicable.

915.4.1 Air intakes. Air intake opening locations for combustion and radiator cooling intake air shall be located on the exterior of the building in accordance with NFPA 110 and a minimum of 5 feet from the property line and may be located within an open or enclosed parking garage with sufficient exterior permanent opening area to provide the intake air.

915.4.2 Air outlets. Air outlet opening locations shall comply with the following:

1. Combustion exhaust shall be located on the exterior of the building in accordance with Section 501.3.1 Item 2 for product conveying exhaust.
2. Radiator cooling outlet air shall be located a minimum of 5 feet from the property line and may be discharged into an open or enclosed parking garage with sufficient exterior permanent opening area to relieve heat from the generator.

Wash. Admin. Code § 51-52-0915

Adopted by WSR 23-02-055, Filed 1/3/2023, effective 7/1/2023