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SECTION 15514
DUCTWORK INSULATION

PART 1 - GENERAL

2 1.01 DESCRIPTION OF WORK

A. Provide thermal insulation on the ductwork installed

and required on this Project shown on the Drawings,
specified herein and needed for a complete and proper
installation. Product specific requirements are
contained herein; Section 15501, General Provisions
for Heating, Ventilating and Air Conditioning Work,
shall be referred to for general requirements.

1.02 RELATED SECTIONS

A. Heat During Construction(Section S01500)

B. Division 15 Sections

1.03 SUPPLEMENTAL SUBMITTALS

A. Submit schedule showing manufacturer's product number,

k-value, thickness and furnished accessories for each
duct system requiring insulation.

1.04 SUPPLEMENTAL QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. Installer's Qualifications: Firm with at least three

years successful installation experience on projects
with mechanical insulations similar to that required
for this Project.

B. Flame/Smoke Ratings: Provide mechanical insulation with

flame spread index of 25 or less and smoke developed
index of 50 or less, as tested by ASTM E84 method or
UL 723, using the specimen preparation and mounting
procedures of ASTM E2231 as defined in the NYC
Mechanical Code. Insulation shall not flame, glow,
smolder or smoke when tested in accordance with ASTM
C411 at the temperature to which they are exposed in
service or a minimum of 250°F per Section MC 604.3 of
the NYC Mechanical Code.

C. Code and Standards: Comply with New York City

Construction Code, 2020 New York City Energy

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Conservation Code (NYCECC) and ASHRAE 90.1-2016 as

modified by Appendix CA of the 2020 NYCECC. Refer to
Table 6.8.2 of the 2020 NYCECC Appendix CA.

D. Identification: External duct insulation and factory-

insulated flexible duct shall be legibly printed or
identified at intervals not greater than 36” with the
name of the manufacturer, the thermal resistance
R-value at the specified installed thickness and the
flame spread and smoke-developed indexes of the
composite material per Section MC 604.7.

E. Testing of material shall be in accordance with Section

§28-113 of the NYC Administrative Code (reference
Section MC 301.5). Whenever the NYC Construction Codes
or the Rules of the Department of Buildings requires
that material be listed or labeled and material
proposed to be used is not so listed or labeled, the
use of such material shall be subject to prior approval
by the Commissioner (Office of Technical Certification
and Research OTCR) and such material shall be used only
to the extent set forth in such approval. Materials
that were previously approved by the Board of Standards
and Appeal (BSA) or by the Department (MEA) before the
effective date of the NYC Construction Codes may
continue to be used, but only to the extent set forth
in such approval, and only if such approval is not
specifically amended or repealed by the Commissioner.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.01 MANUFACTURERS

A. Approved Manufacturers:

Babcock & Wilcox; Insulating Products Div.

Certain Teed Corp.
Knauf/Manson Insulation.
Johns Manville
Owens-Corning Fiberglass Corp.
Pittsburgh Corning Corp.
Rubatex Corp.
3M VentureClad
Polyguard Products

2.02 MATERIALS

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A. Adhesives and Sealants for Insulation: All adhesives

and sealants used on interior building insulation shall
comply with the South Coast Air Quality Management
District (SCAQMD) Rule #1168; VOC limits shall comply
with the limits indicated in Table 1 of LEED Version
3.0, Indoor Environmental Quality Section, Credit
IEQ 4.1. Those limits correspond to an effective date
of the SCAQMD Rule #1168 of July 1, 2005, and Rule
Amendment date of January 7, 2005.

B. All insulation materials shall be free of asbestos,

lead and mercury.

C. Fiberglass Board Type: 3-lb minimum density, thermal

conductivity not exceeding 0.23 at 75ºF mean
temperature, factory applied facing of aluminum foil
reinforced with fiberglass yarn mesh and laminated to
40 lb kraft paper chemically treated to give the
permanent flamespread and smoke-developed
characteristics required. The use of plain (unfaced)
fiberglass board on ductwork serving only as heating
supply ducts is also acceptable provided it meets the
flamespread and smoke-developed characteristics
required.

D. Fiberglass (Blanket) Flexible Type: 1-lb nominal

density, thermal conductivity not exceeding 0.29 at
75ºF mean temperature; factory applied foil reinforced
kraft facing as specified for the fiberglass board.

E. Calcium or Magnesium Silicate Block: Asbestos free

rigid hydrous calcium or magnesium silicate block
shall be lightweight with thermal conductivity not
exceeding 0.42 at 200°F mean temperature.

F. Calcium-Magnesium-Silicate (CMS) Wool Wrap: CMS wool

wrap blanket insulation shall be flexible, high
temperature rated, two-hour/zero-clearance and shall
be (per Buildings Bulletins 2009-028, 2010-021 and
2015-013) tested and listed to ISO 6944, “Fire-
Resistance Test for Ventilation Ducts”, ASTM E814/UL
1479, Fire Test of Through-Penetration Firestop”, and
ASTM E84, Standard Test Method for Surface of Building
Material”. Fire-rated flexible duct wrap insulation
shall consist of foil scrim encapsulated blanket of

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various thicknesses. The material is directly applied

to the duct surface and is used to achieve a fire-
resistance rating. Flexible fire-rated duct insulation
shall be labeled as per Section §28-113.4. All
shipments and deliveries of materials shall be
accompanied by a certificate or label certifying that
the materials shipped or delivered are equivalent to
those tested and approved. Fire-rated flexible duct
wrap insulation shall not have a flame spread rating
of more than 25 and a smoke developed rating of more
than 50 pursuant to ASTM E84.

G. Jackets for Ductwork Insulation: ASTM C921; Type I for

ductwork with temperatures below ambient; Type II for
ductwork with temperatures above ambient. (Type I-
Vapor Barrier, Type II-Water Vapor Permeable).

H. Ductwork Insulation Accessories: Provide staples,

bands, wires, tape, anchors, corner angles and all
other items and accessories recommended by insulation
manufacturer for applications indicated.

I. Ductwork Insulation Compounds: Provide cements,

adhesives, coatings, sealers, protective finishes and
all other items and compounds recommended by insulation
manufacturer for applications indicated.

J. Vapor Barrier Jacket

1. Interior Applications: Vapor barrier jacket shall

be a laminated five-ply self-adhesive permanent
acrylic system; high puncture, tear resistant;
zero permeability; manufactured with mold
inhibitors: VentureClad 1577CW, VentureClad
1577CW-E Grade or Alumaguard Lite or Alumaguard
“All Weather” LT or equal.

2. Outdoor applications: Provide jackets made of

0.016" aluminum or stainless steel held with
friction type, Z-locks, 12” apart.

K. Factory-Built Grease Duct per Buildings Bulletin 2009-

027 and Section MC 506.3.10.3: A factory built grease
duct shall consist of a sealed, liquid tight,
prefabricated double walled steel with ceramic fiber
insulation between the inner flue and outer casing
designed and evaluated in accordance with UL 2221 “Fire

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Resistive Grease Duct Enclosure Assembly” and UL 1978

“Grease Duct”. Factory-built grease ducts shall be
labeled as per Section §28-113.4. All shipments and
deliveries of materials shall be accompanied by a label
certifying that the materials shipped or delivered are
equivalent to those tested and approved.

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.01 COMPLETION OF TESTS

A. Before applying the insulation, all tests specified in

Division 1 and Division 15 Sections should have been
completed. Do not proceed with work until
unsatisfactory conditions have been corrected in a
manner acceptable to the Authority.

3.02 SUPPLEMENTAL INSTALLATION

A. Omit insulation if duct is internally lined with acous-

tic material of sufficient thermal conductivity provid-
ing a conductive resistance as required by the 2020 New
2
York City Energy Conservation Code. Materials used as
internal insulation and exposed to the air stream in
ducts shall be shown to be durable when tested in ac-
cordance with UL 181. Exposed internal insulation that
is not impermeable to water shall not be used to line
ducts or plenums from the exit of a cooling coil to the
downstream end of the drain pan (Reference Section MC
604.13). Omit insulation on ductwork where shown on the
Drawings.

B. Duct coverings shall not penetrate a wall or floor

required to have a fire resistance rating or required
to be fireblocked per Section MC 604.6. Linings shall
be interrupted at the area of operation of a fire
damper and at a minimum of 6” upstream of and 6”
downstream of electric resistance and fuel burning
heaters in a duct system. Metal nosings or sleeves
shall be installed over exposed duct liner edges that
face opposite the direction of airflow per Section MC
604.8.

C. Fiberglass board shall be used to insulate ductwork that

is exposed in fan or equipment rooms or is outdoors.

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D. Flexible type duct insulation shall be used to insulate

ductwork that is installed in concealed spaces (hung
ceilings, furred spaces, pipe and duct spaces, crawl
spaces and tunnels).

E. Facing and Finishing

1. Exposed Ducts: Insulation on ductwork exposed to

view in Boiler Room, Boiler Room Area, Custodian's
Workshop, Equipment and Mechanical Rooms, and
Receiving Room shall have facing or finish as
specified herein: Facing or finish shall be
reinforced with metal corner beads and shall have
a glass cloth finish installed in the following
manner: Brush a full coat of lagging
adhesive/vapor retardant coating on all surfaces
of the ductwork insulation. Imbed glass cloth in
the wet coating, smoothing to avoid wrinkles.
Overlap cloth seams 4", locating seams so as to be
hidden from view, wherever practicable. Apply a
second coat of lagging adhesive.

2. Concealed Ducts: Insulation on warm air ductwork

installed within pipe and duct spaces, storerooms,
hung ceilings, furred spaces, or pipe tunnels
shall have no additional finishing, other than the
foil- reinforced-kraft facing. All cold air
ductwork for the above spaces shall be provided
with two coats of a vapor retardant coating at
least 1/16” thick with a layer of glass cloth in
between or self-adhesive vapor barrier jacket.

F. Installation of Board Type Insulation

1. Insulation shall be applied with edges tightly

butted. It shall be impaled on pins welded to the
duct and secured with speed clips impaled over the
pins. Pins shall be cut off close to speed clips.
On horizontal ducts, pins shall be spaced not less
than one per square foot for the bottom surface,
and not less than one per two square feet on the
sides and top surface. On vertical ducts, the pins
shall be spaced not less than one clip per two
square feet of duct surface. For faced insulation
cold air ductwork, point all joints and cracks
with vapor barrier coating, and seal all joints
and speed clips with a 3" wide strip of foil-

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reinforced-kraft facing adhered with vapor

barrier/insulation adhesive. The use of pressure
sensitive tape of the same facing material also is
acceptable for this purpose. For cold air
ductwork, the laminated self-adhesive vapor
barrier jacket will be accepted.

2. Where the welded pin method cannot be used because

of space or size restriction, the use of stick
clips will be approved and the insulation shall be
additionally secured to the duct with insulation
adhesive. The adhesive shall cover the entire
surface of the sheet metal when applied to
underside of horizontal duct, but may be applied
in strips for application to top and sides with a
minimum of 50% coverage. Insulation shall be
additionally secured with No. 16 gage soft
annealed or galvanized steel wire on not more than
12" centers. Continuous metal, corner angles
shall be used to protect edges of the insulation.

G. Installation of Flexible Type Insulation: Flexible type

insulation shall be cut slightly longer than the
perimeter of the duct to insure full thickness at
corners. Insulation shall be applied with edges
tightly butted, and seams stapled approximately 6" on
centers with outward clinching staples. Insulation
shall be additionally secured with No. 16 gage soft
annealed or galvanized steel wire on not more than 12-
inch centers. When the width of a horizontal duct is
24" or more, the insulation shall also be fastened
with welded pins or stick clips spaced on 18-inch
centers on the bottom surface of the duct. All joints
and clips shall be taped and sealed with 3" wide
strips of foil-reinforced-kraft facing applied with
insulation adhesive. The use of pressure sensitive
tape of the same facing material also is acceptable
for this purpose. For cold air ductwork, vapor barrier
coating or laminated self-adhesive vapor barrier
jacket will be accepted.

H. Insulation for Kitchen Range Hood Exhaust Duct

Per Buildings Bulletin 2009-027 and Section

MC 506.3.10.3 a factory-built insulated double walled
grease duct is an alternative material to code
requirements for minimum duct material thickness

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(Section MC 506.3.1.1), clearance to combustible

material (Section MC 506.3.6) and the requirement for
rated shaft enclosure (Section MC 506.3.10 Exception
4). A factory-built insulated double walled grease duct
may be used from the Kitchen Range Hood to the exhaust
fan.

Factory-Built Grease Duct Assemblies: As per Section

MC 506.3.10.3, factory-built grease duct assemblies
incorporating integral enclosure materials shall be
listed and labeled for use as commercial kitchen grease
duct assemblies in accordance with UL 2221. Duct
penetrations shall be protected with a through-
penetration firestop system classified in accordance
with ASTM E814 or UL 1479 and having an “F” and “T”
rating equal to the fire-resistance rating of the
assembly being penetrated. Such assemblies shall be
installed in accordance with the listing and the
manufacturer’s installation instructions.

Single walled exhaust duct from the Kitchen Range Hood

shall be insulated between the hood and the first
penetration for safety reasons to avoid possible
personnel injury utilizing calcium or magnesium
silicate blocks as indicated below. Additionally,
insulate the ductwork from the first penetration to the
exhaust fan per Section MC 506.3.10.1 Exception 2
(where the shaft exhaust provisions of Section
MC 506.3.10 are not required) in accordance with the
following: Secure 2” thick calcium or magnesium
silicate blocks with 16-gauge galvanized steel wire.
Over this, fasten 2” mesh hexagonal galvanized wire
lath, and apply a 1/2” thick coating of insulating and
finishing cement troweled to a smooth, hard finish.
Provide galvanized steel corner beads at all outside
corners. (Reference Section MC 506.3.6 Exception 4)

Alternately, insulate the ductwork from the first

penetration to the exhaust fan per Sections MC
506.3.10.1 Exception 1 and MC 506.3.10.2 (where the
shaft exhaust provisions of Section MC 506.3.10
Exception 4 are not required) and Buildings Bulletin
2010-021 with fire-rated wrap insulation.

Per Buildings Bulletins 2009-028 and 2015-013: Ducts

which in practice may accumulate combustible deposits
on their inside face such as Kitchen exhaust duct and

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grease duct shall not utilize fire-rated flexible duct

wrap insulation (unless manufacturer submits
documentation that their duct wrap is provided in
accordance with the national standards specified in
Article 2.02 that are recognized by OTCR per Buildings
Bulletins 2010-021 and 2015-013).

Field-applied Grease Duct Enclosure (Exposed Duct

Wrap): As per Section MC 506.3.10.2, commercial
kitchen grease ducts constructed in accordance with
Section MC 506.3.1 shall be enclosed by a field-applied
grease duct enclosure that is a listed and labeled
material, system, product or method of construction
specifically evaluated for such purpose in accordance
with ASTM E2336. The surface of the duct shall be
continuously covered on all sides from the point at
which the duct originates to the outlet terminal. Duct
penetrations shall be protected with a through-
penetration firestop system classified in accordance
with ASTM E814 or UL 1479 and having an “F” and “T”
rating equal to the fire-resistance rating of the
assembly being penetrated. Such systems shall be
installed in accordance with the listing and the
manufacturer’s installation instructions. Exposed duct
wrap systems shall be protected where subject to
physical damage.

If Exceptions 1 (wrap) or 2 (cal-sil or mag-sil) of

Section MC 506.3.10.1 are not taken or MC 506.3.10.3
(factory-built grease duct) provisions are not
followed, then the duct shall be enclosed from the
first point of penetration to the outlet terminal in
accordance with the 2014 NYC Building and Mechanical
Code requirements for shaft construction (Sections BC
707 and MC 506.3.10.1).

1 Shaft Enclosure: As per Section MC 506.3.10.1,

commercial kitchen grease ducts constructed in
accordance with Section MC 506.3.1 shall be permitted
to be enclosed in accordance with the New York City
Building Code requirements for shaft construction. Such
grease duct systems and exhaust equipment shall have a
clearance to combustible construction of not less than
18”, and shall have a clearance to noncombustible
construction and gypsum wallboard attached to
noncombustible structures of not less than 6”. Duct
enclosures shall be sealed around the duct at the point

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of penetration and vented to the outside of the

building through the use of weather-protected openings.

I. Outdoor ductwork shall be insulated with fiberglass

board and subsequently covered with 0.016" aluminum or
stainless steel jackets held with friction type, Z-
locks, 12” apart. Joints shall be sealed along the
longitudinal seam and circumferential joints with butt
strips, minimum 2" wide. Per Section C403.11.3.1 of
the 2020 NYCECC, adhesive tape shall not be permitted
for insulation exposed to weather. Access doors and
other items requiring maintenance or access shall be
removable and sealable.

J. Clean and dry ductwork prior to insulating. Butt

insulation joints firmly together to ensure complete
and tight fit over surfaces to be covered.

K. Maintain integrity of vapor-barrier on ductwork

insulation, and protect it to prevent puncture and
other damage.

L. Extend ductwork insulation without interruption through

walls, floors and similar ductwork penetrations,
except where otherwise indicated such as rated
penetrations.

M. Fire-Rated Flexible Duct Wrap per Buildings Bulletins

2009-028 and 2015-013 for fire resistive duct
assemblies for Smoke Control, Stairwell and Vestibule
Pressurization; exhaust hood ducts as per Section BC
424 Non Production Chemical Labs and NFPA 45 Section
8.10.3.1; cross-over floor ducts (conventional HVAC
ducts that traverse a floor from one shaft to another);
and ventilation applications where a damper would
interfere with the intended operation of the duct:
Where the fire-rated flexible duct wrap assembly
penetrates a fire-rated assembly, the resulting opening
around the ventilation system shall be fire stopped
with a firestop system tested in accordance with ASTM
E814/UL 1479 as per Section BC 713. The F and T rating
of the firestop system shall be equal to or greater
than the hourly insulation rating of the fire resistive
duct assembly and F rating of the firestop system shall
be equal to or greater than the hourly integrity and
stability rating of the fire resistive duct assembly.
Fire-rated flexible duct wrap insulation shall not be

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accepted as an alternative to shaft enclosures around

the ducts penetrating through different floor
assemblies where required by Section BC 712.4 and the
New York City Fire Code. Shaft enclosures for risers
may only be eliminated with OTCR approval. The fire
resistive duct assembly shall be protected from the
point of penetration of a fire resistance rated
ceiling, wall, floor or any concealed spaces to the
outlet terminal. The stability, integrity and
insulation rating for the fire resistive duct shall be
equal to or greater than the highest fire resistance
rating of any assembly penetrated, or a minimum of 2
hours.

Per Buildings Bulletins 2009-028 and 2015-013: Ducts

lined on the inside with combustible material shall not
utilize fire-rated flexible duct wrap insulation
(unless manufacturer submits documentation that their
duct wrap is provided in accordance with the national
standards that are recognized by OTCR).

3.03 EXISTING INSULATION REPAIR

A. Repair damaged or removed sections of existing duct

insulation, both previously damaged/removed and
damaged/removed during construction. Use insulation of
same type and thickness as existing insulation,
install new jacket lapping and sealed over existing.

3.04 PROTECTION AND REPLACEMENT

A. Replace damaged insulation that cannot be repaired

satisfactorily, including units with vapor barrier
damage and moisture saturated units.

B. Protection: Insulation Worker shall advise Contractor

of required protection for insulation work during
remainder of construction period, to avoid damage and
deterioration.

3.05 SCHEDULES OF DUCTWORK INSULATION

A. Insulation Omitted - Do not insulate the following:

1. Access door, test hole fittings, damper

quadrants, except as otherwise specified. The

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adjoining insulation shall be neatly finished

around such devices.

2. Exhaust ductwork need not be thermally insulated,

except the portion of the duct between motorized
spill damper and spill louver.

2 3. Omit insulation on ductwork where shown on the

Drawings.

2 B. Exposed Ducts/Plenums in Boiler Room, Boiler Room Area,

Custodian’s Workshop, Equipment and Mechanical Rooms,
Receiving Room, and Exposed Kitchen Warming Pantry Hood
Exhaust

1. Insulate

a. All outside air intake plenums not pre-

insulated at the factory

b. Outdoor air intake ducts in their entirety.

c. Exhaust duct from motorized spill damper to

spill louver.

d. Supply and return ducts

e. Heating plenums not pre-insulated at the

factory

f. Exposed Warming Pantry Hood exhaust beginning

at the hood exhaust

2. Insulate the above with rigid fiberglass board, 2”

thick.

2 C. Cold Duct Work

1. Insulate concealed supply and return ductwork in its

entirety from the fans (or blower unit) to room
terminal inlets and outlets.

2. Insulate the above with flexible fiberglass 2”

thick.

3. Cold ductwork (with conventional 55°F duct

temperatures or less in the cooling mode) shall be

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insulated. Additionally, coat with two coats of a

vapor retardant coating at least 1/16” thick with
a layer of glass cloth in between or use self-
adhesive vapor barrier jacket as an alternate to
the vapor retardant coating.

D. Kitchen Range Hood Exhaust Ductwork

1. Insulate with Calcium or Magnesium Silicate 2"

1 thick or with fire-rated wrap with the thickness
as indicated in the listing approval or provide
grease duct enclosure from the first penetration
to the exhaust fan per MC 506.3.10 designed in
accordance with BC 707 for rating as long as duct
enclosure does not alter other construction.

E. Smoke Control, Stairwell and Vestibule Pressurization

and Ventilation Applications Where a Damper Is Not
Required (Such as Fume Hood Exhausts)

1. Horizontal Penetrations: Fire-rated flexible duct

wrap insulation in accordance with Buildings
Bulletins 2009-028 and 2015-013.

2. Vertical Penetrations: Fire-rated flexible duct

wrap insulation but with shaft enclosure where
required by BC 712.4 and the New York City Fire
Code per Buildings Bulletins 2009-028 and 2015-013.
(Shaft enclosure may be omitted only with OTCR
approval).

2 F. Concealed Hot Ductwork

1. Insulate the following:

a. Concealed supply and return ductwork between

fan discharge, heating unit discharge, and
room terminal inlets and outlets.

b. Concealed Warming Pantry hood exhaust ending

at its connection to the flue on the roof.

2. Insulate each system specified above with the

following:

a. Flexible Fiberglass: 2" thick, application

limited to concealed locations.

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2 G. Concealed Dual Temperature Ductwork

1. Insulate hot/cold supply and return ductwork

between fan discharge or HVAC unit discharge and
room terminal inlets and outlets.

2. Insulate system specified above with the

following:

a. Flexible Fiberglass: 2" thick, application

limited to concealed locations.
2 H. Exposed Dual Temperature Ductwork

1. Hot/cold supply and return ductwork shall be

insulated with rigid fiberglass board, 2” thick.

END OF SECTION

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Notes to Specifier (Delete from Specifications)

1. Edit as required. Remove the enclosure option if it is not

a viable option considering the layout. If the Designer
elects the shaft enclosure option, a dedicated shaft
enclosure is to be shown on the Drawings. This is the
preferred option as it removes any workmanship issues when
using the duct wrap or factory-built systems.

2. Delete requirement for insulation on return ducts in plenums

per 2020 NYCECC Appendix CA Table 6.8.2 note d and possibly
delete insulation for supply ducts and return ducts in
general as applicable if the delta T between the air
temperature inside the duct and the air temperature outside
of the duct is less than or equal to 15°F per Section
C403.11.1 of the 2020 NYCECC. There still may be a need for
insulation on the ducts to prevent condensation problems.
Section 603.12 of the NYC Mechanical Code states that,
“Provisions shall be made to prevent the formation of
condensation on the exterior of any duct”. Designer is to
verify that the dewpoint of the air exterior to the duct is
lower than the air temperature of the air inside the duct.
Designer is to note on the Drawings any ductwork that need
not be insulated.

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3. All duct dimensions and associated operating temperatures

are to be shown on the Drawings and in the Schedules so that
the Contractor can select the appropriate ductwork vapor
retardant coating.

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LIST OF SUBMITTALS

SUBMITTAL DATE SUBMITTED DATE APPROVED

Product Data: ______________ _____________

1. Manufacturers Product Data

2. Installation Instructions

Shop Drawings: ______________ _____________

Schedule showing manufacturer's

product number, k-value, thickness
and furnished accessories for each
duct system requiring insulation

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