TABLE R403.6.1 WHOLE HOUSE MECHANICAL VENTILATION SYSTEM FAN EFFICACYa
System Type | Air Flow Rate (cfm) | Minimum Efficacy (cfm/watt) |
HRV, ERV or balanced | Any | 1.2 |
Range hoods | Any | 2.8 |
In-line supply or exhaust fan | Any | 3.8 |
Other exhaust fan | <90 | 2.8 |
Other exhaust fan | [GREATER THAN EQUAL TO]90 | 3.5 |
For SI: 1 cfm = 28.3 L/min.
a. Design outdoor or exhausted airflow rates/watt of fan used.
Wash. Admin. Code § 51-11R-40351
Statutory Authority: RCW 19.27A.020, 19.27A.045 and chapters 19.27 and 34.05 RCW. 13-04-055, § 51-11R-40351, filed 2/1/13, effective 7/1/13.