HomeMy WebLinkAbout2008-HVAC #B9-2323-0408-H01HKOIH
ON THE WATER
September 9, 2008
Arthur Warren
Condon Total Comfort, Inc
11 Blackburn St
Ripon, WI 54971
Joe Geniesse
Father Can's Place 2B
1965 Oshkosh, Ave
Oshkosh, WI 54902
Site:
Bethlehem Inn
1850 Robin Ave.
Oshkosh WI 54902
Plan Number: B9-2323-0408-H
For:
Description: HVAC Alterations
Object Type: HVAC only
Class of Construction: VA -1630 Sq Ft.; sprinklered
Occupancy: R: Residential
City of Oshkosh
Division of Inspection Services
215 Church Avenue
PO Box 1130
Oshkosh WI 54903-1130
www.ci.oshkosh.wi.us
The submittal described above has been reviewed for conformance with applicable Wisconsin Administrative Codes and
Wisconsin Statutes. The submittal has been CONDITIONALLY APPROVED. The owner, as defined in Chapter
101.01(10), Wisconsin Statutes, is responsible for compliance with all code requirements
Key Item(s) /Conditions:
• IMC 504.4 Exhaust installation. Dryer exhaust ducts for clothes dryers shall terminate on the
outside of the building and shall be equipped with a backdraft damper. Screens shall not be installed at
the duct termination. Ducts shall not be connected or installed with sheet metal screws or other
fasteners that will obstruct the exhaust flow. Clothes dryer exhaust ducts shall not be connected to a
vent connector, vent or chimney. Clothes dryer exhaust ducts shall not extend into or through ducts or
plenums. Verify that duct work has been installed with the appropriate fasteners.
• 504.5 Makeup air. Installations exhausting more than 200 cfm (0.09m3/s) shall be provided with
makeup air. Where a closet is designed for the installation of a clothes dryer, an opening having an
area of not less than 100 square inches (0.0645 m2) shall be provided in the closet enclosure. Provide
details on how make-up air will beprovided.
• IMC 504.6.1 Maximum length. The maximum length of a clothes dryer exhaust duct shall not
exceed 25 feet (7620 mm)from the dryer location to the outlet terminal. The maximum length of the
duct shall be reduced 21/2 feet (762 mm) for each 45 degree (0.79 rad) bend and 5 feet (1524 mm) for
each 90 degree (1.6 rad) bend. The maximum length of the exhaust duct does not include the transition
duct. Exception: Where the make and model of the clothes dryer to be installed is known and the
manufacturer's installation instructions for such dryer are provided to the code official, the maximum
length of the exhaust duct, including any transition duct, shall be permitted to be in accordance with
the dryer manufacturer's installation instructions. Provide additional details showing how this
section will be complied with.
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Exception: Where the make and model of the clothes dryer to be installed is known and the
manufacturer's installation instructions for such dryer are provided to the code official, the maximum
length of the exhaust duct, including any transition duct, shall be permitted to be in accordance with
the dryer manufacturer's installation instructions. This approval is based on the installation of the
specifc clothes dryers being the Kenmore HE2, and the Whirlpool duet sport, and there installation
per the installation venting instructions.
A copy of the approved plans, specifications, and this letter shall be on-site during construction. All permits are required to
be obtained prior to commencement of work.
In granting this approval the City of Oshkosh Inspection Services Department reserves the right to require changes or
additions should conditions arise making them necessary for code compliance. As per state stats 101.12(2), nothing in this
review shall relieve the designer of the responsibility for designing a safe building, structure, or component.
Inquiries concerning this correspondence maybe made to me at the number listed below or the address on this letterhead.
Respe ,
rian Noe
Building Systems Consultant
(920) 236-5051 Monday -Friday 7:30 A.M. to 8:30 A.M and 12:30 A.M to 1:30 P.M.
bnoe@ci. oshkosh.wi.us
cc: Property file
Fee Required $ 230.00
Fee Received $ 230.00
Balance Due $ 0.00
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