9.32.3.6.Exhaust-Only Ventilation Systems (See Note A-9.32.3.6.)

(1) A ventilation system with no provision for the introduction of outdoor air to the dwelling unit may only be used where the dwelling unit (a) contains no solid-fuel-burning appliance, no fireplace of other than direct-vented type, and no other fuel-fired space- or water-heating appliance of other than direct-vented or mechanically vented types, and (b) has a forced air distribution system with a circulation fan with a rated capacity equal to at least 5 times the actual normal operating exhaust capacity of the fan installed to satisfy the requirement for a principal ventilation fan, a supply side that complies with Sentences 9.32.3.5.(10) to (12), and a return side that complies with Articles 9.33.6.12. and 9.33.6.13. (2) Except as provided in Sentence (3), where an exhaust-only system is installed, the principal ventilation fan control required by Sentence 9.32.3.3.(5) shall be wired in such a way that, where applicable, activation of the principal ventilation fan automatically activates the circulation fan of the forced air distribution system required by Clause (1)(b) at its rated capacity. (3) Interlocking the forced air distribution system's circulation fan with the principal ventilation fan as required by Sentence (2) is not required where the forced air distribution system is equipped with a control that automatically activates the circulation fan at user-selected intervals.