The International Code Council (ICC) has passed a proposal that will require more duct testing in an effort to combat duct leakage, conserve energy, and reduce utility bills. While the desired end ...

HVAC professionals across the country are experiencing a recent change that is driven by energy codes. This change is related to duct-leakage testing on new and often retrofitted HVAC systems. A lot ...

Duct smoke detector maintenance requirements are not included in the NFPA standard that covers HVAC systems (NFPA 90A or 90B); however, the International Code Council’s 2015 Mechanical Code does state ...