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Sec. 22-67. Insulation.

(a) Insulation shall be installed in a workmanlike manner to provide a reasonably uniform insulating value over the entire face of the insulated area.

(b) For the purpose of calculating heat loss and gain at design condition, the following design temperatures shall be used:
WinterSummer
0°F95°F

(c) A building that is designed to be both heated in winter and cooled in summer shall meet the more stringent of the heating or cooling requirements of the exterior envelope as provided in this section when requirements differ.

(d) The design of buildings for energy conservation shall not create conditions of accelerated deterioration from moisture condensation.

(e) Insulation performance characteristics:

(1) Fire hazard classification: Tested by Underwriters' Laboratories, Inc., or other approved agencies in accordance with ASTM-E84 test methods.

a. Flame spread--50 maximum.

b. Smoke developed--50 maximum.

(2) Corrosion, tested in accordance with Commercial Standard CS 131, Section III: Will not accelerate corrosion on aluminum, copper or galvanized steel.

(3) Odor: Commercially odorless.

(4) Moisture absorption: Less than two-tenths of one percent by volume, when exposed to conditions of 120 degrees Fahrenheit, 90 percent R.H. for 96 hours.

(f) Manufacturer-provided attic cards shall be visibly placed near the scuttle hole for a site inspection and verification of code compliance.

(Code 1973, § 16 1/2-12)

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