PART 6 — HEATING, VENTILATING AND AIR-CONDITIONINGUpdated for the 2024 Ontario Building Code
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6.2.1.6.Installation ─ General
(1) Equipment requiring periodic maintenance and forming part of a heating, ventilating or air-conditioning system
shall be installed with provision for access for inspection, maintenance, repair and cleaning. (See Note A-6.2.1.6.(1)
(2) Mechanical equipment shall be provided with guards so as to prevent injury.
(3) Heating, ventilating or air-conditioning systems shall be protected from freezing if they may be adversely affected
by freezing temperatures.
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Code text is reproduced for reference from the Ontario Building Code (O. Reg. 163/24, 2024 Building Code Compendium). This page is provided for general information and is not an official copy. Always verify requirements against the official Ontario Building Code and confirm with your local building department.