The British Columbia Building Code | Section 6.6. | Refrigeration and Cooling Systems
Division B: Acceptable Solutions Part 6 – Heating, Ventilating and Air-conditioning
British Columbia Building Code 2018 Division B
Section 6.6. Refrigeration and Cooling Systems
6.6.1. Refrigerating Systems and Equipment for Air-conditioning
6.6.1.1. Cooling Units
1) Where a cooling unit is combined with a fuel-fired furnace in the same duct system, the cooling unit shall be
installed
a) in parallel with the heating furnace,
b) upstream of the furnace provided the furnace is designed for such application, or
c) downstream of the furnace provided the cooling unit is designed to prevent excessive temperature or pressure
in the refrigeration system.
Division B: Acceptable Solutions Part 6 – Heating, Ventilating and Air-conditioning
British Columbia Building Code 2018 Division B
Section 6.6. Refrigeration and Cooling Systems
6.6.1. Refrigerating Systems and Equipment for Air-conditioning
6.6.1.1. Cooling Units
1) Where a cooling unit is combined with a fuel-fired furnace in the same duct system, the cooling unit shall be
installed
a) in parallel with the heating furnace,
b) upstream of the furnace provided the furnace is designed for such application, or
c) downstream of the furnace provided the cooling unit is designed to prevent excessive temperature or pressure
in the refrigeration system.
In Plain Language
This section covers refrigeration and cooling systems, addressing the design and safety requirements for equipment that cools a building's interior.
This is a plain-language overview of the British Columbia Building Code 2018 text on this page, for general understanding only and not a substitute for the Code. Always confirm current requirements against the official BC Codes text or a qualified professional before construction.