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Apprentice Q&A · #162

What is the maximum allowable leakage rate for Class A duct sealing?

4th YearCode & ComplianceRED · Stop / Verify

Under standard energy conservation codes and SMACNA leak test manuals, a high-pressure commercial duct system specified with a Class A Seal rating must restrict total air volume leakage to under 5% of the total system design CFM capacity when subjected to a full-pressure test verification run.

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Under standard energy conservation codes and SMACNA leak test manuals, a high-pressure commercial duct system specified with a Class A Seal rating must restrict total air volume leakage to under 5% of the total system design CFM capacity when subjected to a full-pressure test verification run.

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Hey boss, I’m on code & compliance and need verification before I touch this: What is the maximum allowable leakage rate for Class A duct sealing? Do you want me to stop here and check the approved detail, submittal, or inspector/manufacturer requirement first?

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