Louisiana Administrative Code
Title 17 - CONSTRUCTION
Part I - Uniform Construction Code
Chapter 1 - Adoption of the Louisiana State Uniform Construction Code (Formerly LAC 55:VI.Chapter 3)
Section I-109 - International Mechanical Code (Formerly LAC 55:VI.301.A.4)
Current through Register Vol. 50, No. 3, March 20, 2024
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 |
AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 40:1730.22(C) and (D) and 40:1730.26(1).
