Appendix D Clean air delivery
The provisions contained in this appendix are not mandatory unless specifically referenced in the adopting ordinance.
Section D101 General
D101.1 Clean air delivery capability.
In Group A, B, E and I occupancies, each mechanical system shall meet the requirements in Section D101.1.1.
Exception: Occupiable spaces where 100 percent of the supply air meets high-efficiency particulate air filtration.
D101.1.1 Airflow for increased filtration.
Mechanical systems shall be sized to accommodate a design airflow at a total static pressure drop that assumes the utilization of a supply air filter with a Minimum Efficiency Reporting Value (MERV) of not less than 13.