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#153849 12/16/03 10:53 PM
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Does the Building code require Metal venting for Dryers? (Residential Occupancy) Or is that a Manufacturer's recomendation?

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#153850 12/16/03 11:14 PM
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I'm pretty sure the IRC requires it except at the appliance. I'll check tommorrow for you.


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#153851 12/17/03 10:39 AM
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Hi Bill. Section M1501.1 of the 2000 IRC states that the duct shall be metal.


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Is that solid ducting, or the Spiral-wound expanding type? The latter is very common here for dryer vents and such like.

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bill,
the umc section 504.3.2.1 says"domestic clothes dryer moisture exhaust ducts shall be of metal and shall have smooth interior surfaces"exception allows up to 6' of approved flexible duct to connect to the metal duct.flexible portion not to be concealed.

#153854 12/17/03 02:23 PM
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How new is this requirement?

I can swear there's still plastic dryer venting kits on the store shelves, or that there was recently.

Bill


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#153855 12/17/03 02:29 PM
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Bill: I'm not sure how new this requirement is, sorry.

In regards to your statement about product availability, this should not surprise you. Take a trip some time to a big box (or other) hardware store and see how many non-compliant items you find. The plumbing department, for example, has many, many items that do not comply.


Ryan Jackson,
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#153856 12/17/03 03:07 PM
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How many Electricians among us install the venting for Dryers and Exhaust Fans?

I've always maintained that it really wasn't my job and would only do it if no one else would or could. What have you seen, who usually does it?

Bill Addiss

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#153857 12/17/03 03:26 PM
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In my area, venting requires a seperate permit. The owner-occupant or an HVAC contractor are the credentials required to pull the permit.


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I have never done the venting, I may supply the exhaust fan but not the venting. [Linked Image]

I only see the HVAC guys do that or once in a while the GC.


Bob Badger
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