Section 79859 - Heating, Ventilating, and Air Conditioning(a) Heating, ventilating and air conditioning shall be in compliance with the California Building Standards Code and shall be maintained to assure the systems are in operating condition to provide comfortable environmental conditions.(b) Air filters. (1) All filters shall be inspected and tested at least every three (3) months and cleaned or replaced as necessary to maintain adequate ventilation flow rates and filtration integrity.(2) Written records documenting air filter inspections, testing and servicing reports shall be maintained and kept for three (3) years.(A) Testing shall include but not be limited to static pressure drop across each filter bank.(B) Replacement filters shall have efficiency ratings not less than the most recently permitted by the Office of Statewide Health Planning and Development for the subject air handling unit.(C) Following filter replacement or cleaning, the installation shall be visually inspected for torn media and bypass in filter frames by means of a flashlight or equivalent, both with fans in operation and stopped. Tears in filter media and bypass in filter frames shall be eliminated in accordance with the manufacturer's directions and as required by the Department.Cal. Code Regs. Tit. 22, § 79859
1. New section filed 6-10-94; operative 1-1-96 pursuant to Health and Safety Code section 1250 (Register 94, No. 23). Note: Authority cited: Sections 208(a) and 1267.10(a), Health and Safety Code. Reference: Sections 1250(j) and 1254, Health and Safety Code.
1. New section filed 6-10-94; operative 1-1-96 pursuant to Health and Safety Code section 1250 (Register 94, No. 23).