Ala. Admin. Code r. 440-X-5-.02

Current through Register Vol. 43, No. 1, October 31, 2024

Section 440-X-5-.02 - Minimum Standards For Installation, Service Or Repair Of Residential And Commercial Heating And Air Conditioning, And Commercial Refrigeration

(1) Pursuant to Section 34-31-2 l(g), Code of Ala. 1975, the Board adopts the following minimum standards for the installation, service or repair of residential heating and air conditioning system, and all certified heating and air conditioning contractors shall comply with the minimum standards required by:

(a) ACCA/Manual J as described in Load Calculation for Residential Winter and Summer Air Conditioning;

(b) ACCA/Manual D as described in Duct Design for Residential Winter and Summer Air Condition and Equipment Selection;

(c) International Residential Code; including appendices;

(d) International Fuel Gas Code;

(e) NFPA 70 National Electrical Code;

(f) NAIMA Fibrous Glass Duct Construction;

(g) SMACNA HVAC Duct Construction Standards, Metal and Flexible

(h) ACCA, Trane, or equivalent ductulators;

(i) NASLCA Contractors Guide to Business, Law and Project Management

(j) Brand specific manufacturers installation instructions;

(k) Any minimum standards required and described by applicable local, State, and Federal codes or ordinances, as well as any and all applicable Alabama agencies, Board's and Commissions' rules and regulations. Where there is conflict between the minimum standards adopted by the Board and the applicable local, State, or Federal codes or ordinances or any applicable Alabama agency, Board or Commission's, rules and regulations, the most restrictive will govern;

(l) ADC Flexible Air Duct Standards.

(2) Pursuant to Section 34-31-2 l(g), Code of Ala. 1975, the Board adopts the following minimum standards for the installation, service or repair of commercial heating and air conditioning system, and all certified heating and air conditioning contractors shall comply with the minimum standards required by:

(a) ACCA/Manual N as described in Load Calculation for Commercial Summer and Winter Air Conditioning;

(b) ACCA/Manual Q as described in Low Pressure, Low Velocity, Duct System Design;

(c) International Mechanical Code; including appendices;

(d) International Fuel Gas Code and appendices;

(e) NFPA 70 National Electrical Code;

(f) ASHRAE Standard 15-2019 as described in Safety Standard for Mechanical Refrigeration;

(g) NAIMA Fibrous Glass Duct Construction;

(h) SMACNA HVAC Duct Construction Standards, Metal

(i) ACCA, Trane, or equivalent ductulators;

(j) NASLCA Contractors Guide to Business, Law and project management

(k) Brand specific manufacturers installation instructions;

(l) Any minimum standards required and described by applicable local, State, and Federal codes or ordinances, as well as any and all applicable Alabama agencies, Board's and Commissions' rules and regulations. Where there is conflict between the minimum standards adopted by the Board and the applicable local, State, or Federal codes or ordinances or any applicable Alabama agency, Board or Commission's, rules and regulations, the most restrictive will govern.

(m) ADC Flexible Air Duct Standards

(3) Pursuant to Section 34-31-21 {g}, Code of Ala. 1975, the Board adopts the following minimum standards for the installation, service or repair of commercial refrigeration systems, and all certified refrigeration contractors shall comply with the minimum standards required by:

(a) International Mechanical Code; including appendices;

(b) NFPA 70 National Electrical Code;

(c) ASHRAE Standard 15-2019 as described in Safety Standard for Mechanical Refrigeration;

(d) NASLCA Contractors Guide to Business, Law and Project Management;

(e) Brand specific manufacturers installation instructions;

(f) Any minimum standards required and described by applicable local, State, and Federal codes or ordinances, as well as any and all applicable Alabama agencies, Board's and Commissions' rules and regulations. Where there is conflict between the minimum standards adopted by the Board and the applicable local, State, or Federal codes or ordinances or any applicable Alabama agency, Board or Commission's, rules and regulations, the most restrictive will govern.

Ala. Admin. Code r. 440-X-5-.02

Filed August 20, 1986. Amended: Filed July 12, 1988. Repealed and New Rule: Filed April 9, 2003; effective May 14, 2003. Amended: Filed August 14, 2009; effective September 18, 2009.

Adopted by Alabama Administrative Monthly Volume XLI, Issue No. 02, November 30, 2022, eff. 1/14/2023.

Previous Rule .01 was renumbered .02 as per certification published November 30, 2022; effective January 14, 2023.

Author: Jeffrey Becraft

Statutory Authority:Code of Ala. 1975, § 34-31-21(g).