jar546
CBO
I thought you would enjoy this creative work. The closet door is on the outside of the building facing the catwalk common area.
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Dryer Vented Through Mechanical Closet (plenum space) in High-Rise Condo
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Yankee Chronicler
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I especially like the duct tape elbow ...
jar546
CBO
Red Green would be proud.
klarenbeek
REGISTERED
That's the lint trap. Removable for easy cleaning.
Do you have any issues with the water heater ?
steveray
SAWHORSE
mtlogcabin
SAWHORSE
What is a "Catwalk" common area?
Is it used by the public/residents?
Is it used by the public/residents?
mtlogcabin
SAWHORSE
602.2.1 Materials within plenums.
Except as required by Sections 602.2.1.1 through 602.2.1.8, materials within plenums shall be noncombustible or shall be listed and labeled as having a flame spread index of not more than 25 and a smoke-developed index of not more than 50 when tested in accordance with ASTM E84 or UL 723.
Exceptions:
1. Rigid and flexible ducts and connectors shall conform to Section 603.
2. Duct coverings, linings, tape and connectors shall conform to Sections 603 and 604.
3. This section shall not apply to materials exposed within plenums in one- and two-family dwellings.
4. This section shall not apply to smoke detectors.
Last I checked an apartment/condo unit is a single dwelling unit by definition
[A] DWELLING UNIT. A single unit providing complete, independent living facilities for one or more persons, including permanent provisions for living, sleeping, eating, cooking and sanitation.
Except as required by Sections 602.2.1.1 through 602.2.1.8, materials within plenums shall be noncombustible or shall be listed and labeled as having a flame spread index of not more than 25 and a smoke-developed index of not more than 50 when tested in accordance with ASTM E84 or UL 723.
Exceptions:
1. Rigid and flexible ducts and connectors shall conform to Section 603.
2. Duct coverings, linings, tape and connectors shall conform to Sections 603 and 604.
3. This section shall not apply to materials exposed within plenums in one- and two-family dwellings.
4. This section shall not apply to smoke detectors.
Last I checked an apartment/condo unit is a single dwelling unit by definition
[A] DWELLING UNIT. A single unit providing complete, independent living facilities for one or more persons, including permanent provisions for living, sleeping, eating, cooking and sanitation.
klarenbeek
REGISTERED
One and two family dwellings would apply to the entire structure, a single family house or twin home, or a townhouse constructed to meet IRC requirements. An apartment building is a multi family structure. Dwelling has a different definition than Dwelling Unit:
DWELLING. A building that contains one or two dwelling units used, intended or designed to be used, rented, leased, let or hired out to be occupied for living purposes.
DWELLING. A building that contains one or two dwelling units used, intended or designed to be used, rented, leased, let or hired out to be occupied for living purposes.
Yankee Chronicler
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If a structure contains three or more townhouse units, it is obviously not a one- or two-family dwelling. Therefore, the exception highlighted by mtlogcabin would not apply if the structure contains three or more townhouse units (dwelling units).