§ 15.100.520 — Test criteria for smoke removal systems

Sacramento City Code (current through Supplement No. 4, July 2026, and Ord. 2026-0022) · Sacramento City Code § 15.100.520

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15.100.520 Test criteria for smoke removal systems.

The test criteria for removal of smoke shall be as follows: A. Test area(s) shall be selected by the authority having jurisdiction. B. The heating ventilation air conditioning (H.V.A.C.) system(s) shall be in the "OFF" mode. C. Chemical smoke shall be introduced to the test area until a density of smoke is equal to one cubic foot of smoke per cubic foot of floor area. D. The H.V.A.C. system(s) shall be placed in the "ON" position. E. All devices shall be checked for proper function. F. Smoke density shall be reduced to make exit signs and the paths of egress clearly visible within ten (10) minutes. G. All adjacent areas shall be inspected to assure that smoke has not migrated. H. Systems shall also be tested to assure compliance in the automatic mode. (Prior code §§ 9.28.1251, 15.13.1305)