2.02 Duct System Duct sizes shall be in accordance with the project drawings, which form a part of this specification. The configuration of offsets, transitions, turns, etc, shall be as specified on the project drawings. 2.03 Location of Access Doors Access doors shall be located where indicated in the The location and size of all access openings should project drawings. Access doors will be constructed be indicated on the project drawings. Access open- in aocordance with the project drawings. ings are usually provided at all locations requiring routine maintenance and replacement of parts or in- spection of items concealed in the ductwork. Open- ings should also be provided as necessary for perfor- mance of periodie cleaning. NOTES: 1. Cleanout (access) doors are required in horizon- tal runs of duct in duct systems carrying particu- late laden ai. They are to be installed adjacent {o elbows, junctions with vertical ducts, vertical duct runs, and at devices requiring periodic in spection and maintenance. 2, Cleanout and access doors shall be sized to sat- isfy their intended use, The height of the open- ing shall not exceed 0.5 times the width of the duct panel on which it is installed, or 24 in., whichever is les, EXCEPTION: The size of the opening may exceed the stated limits when the duct opening is satisfacto- rily reinforced. 3. Cleanout and access doors must be located on the top or sides of the duct, but never on the bot- tom, 4, Cleanout and access doors may be spaced as re- quired by Note 1 above, but the distance be~ ‘ween doors must not exceed 12 ft or the maxi ‘mum distance allowed by local codes, whichev- cr is les, 5. On duct systems provided with flanged joints for cleaning purposes, inspection openings not smaller than 6 x 6 in, square may be installed in lieu of cleanouts. See Chapter 11 for additional details GABPW _Poctanguiar instil Duct Construction Standards 127