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• M1502.5

  Protection Required

  • Where a dryer duct is within 1-1/4 in of the finish face of framing, steel shield plates at least 0.062 in thick go on the face, extending 2 in above sole plates and below top plates.

  International Residential Code, 2024 · Chapter 15, Exhaust SystemsRead the full text (opens UpCodes in a new tab)

• M1501

  General

  International Residential Code, 2024 · Chapter 15, Exhaust SystemsRead the full text (opens UpCodes in a new tab)

• M1410

  Vented Room Heaters

  International Residential Code, 2024 · Chapter 14, Heating and Cooling Equipment and AppliancesRead the full text (opens UpCodes in a new tab)

• G2439.2

  Duct Penetrations

  • Dryer ducts don't pass through fireblocking or rated assemblies unless steel or aluminum with the rating kept; no fire dampers.

  International Residential Code, 2024 · Chapter 24, Fuel GasRead the full text (opens UpCodes in a new tab)

• M2103.2.1

  Thermal Break Required

  • A thermal break such as asphalt expansion joint material separates a heated slab from foundation walls or other slabs.

  International Residential Code, 2024 · Chapter 21, Hydronic PipingRead the full text (opens UpCodes in a new tab)

• M2201

  Oil Tanks

  International Residential Code, 2024 · Chapter 22, Special Piping and Storage SystemsRead the full text (opens UpCodes in a new tab)

• M2201.2.2

  Outdoor Above-Ground Tanks

  • Outdoor above-ground tanks sit 5 ft from property lines and are protected from weather and damage.

  International Residential Code, 2024 · Chapter 22, Special Piping and Storage SystemsRead the full text (opens UpCodes in a new tab)

• M2202

  Oil Piping, Fitting and Connections

  International Residential Code, 2024 · Chapter 22, Special Piping and Storage SystemsRead the full text (opens UpCodes in a new tab)

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