Furnacesand ACRequirements

Furnaces and
Air Conditioner Requirements

This packet explains residential attic furnace and air
conditioning systems installation requirements.
(Updated for the 2010 codes)
City of Santa Clara

Building Division
1500 Warburton Ave.
Santa Clara, CA 95050
Automated Inspection System: (408) 615-2400

Division: (408) 615-2440
Permit Center: (408) 615-2420
Fax: (408) 241-3823
Email: building@santaclaraca.gov
City of Santa Clara Building Division: (408) 615-2440
Building Division Email: Building@santaclaraca.gov
1500 Warburton Ave. Permit Center: (408) 615-2420
Santa Clara, CA 95050 Email: PermitCenter@santaclaraca.gov
www.santaclaraca.gov Automated Inspection Scheduling System: (408) 615-2400
ATTIC FURNACE
Leave installation in-

structions attached to the
unit. (Per Section 304.1)
30” min. height

CBC1209.2
ELECTRIC REQUIREMENTS
• Furnace required to be on
separate circuit and hard
wired. CEC 422-12
MINIMUM 30”X 30” WORK-
ING PLATFORM SECURED • Existing or new “Romex”
IN PLACE (304.0) Not re- must be protected 6 ft from
quired if furnace can be serviced scuttle hole.
from access opening.
• Verify max. circuit ampacity
for your model. 15 amp or
20 amp
Continuous floor 24 inches in Permanent Light outlet at

The only requirement unique or near FAU
width MUST
to attic be provided
furnaces is the from
the firebox side of the furnace
requirement that a
to areas required to be
continuous
serviced floor 24 inches in
(temperature-limit
width be provided from the
control, air filter, fuel-control
firebox
valve, side of the drain
condensate furnace to
trap,
areas required to service
vent collar or air-handling
“temperature-limit
unit.) In many cases, control,
this will CMC 304
air filter,
require fuel-control
continuous valve,24
flooring
inches in width
vent collar on three sides
or air-handling
ofunit.”
the equipment
In many cases,and 30this
inches on the control
will require continuous side.
(Section
flooring 904.11)
24 inches in width
on three sides of the
equipment and 30 inches on
the control side.
Vent
To drywell
Trap required For condensate drains over 5’ long.
Or indirect to Unit
Trap and vent if more than 15’
sewer. Overflow to terminate over door or window
Trap Revised 4/15/2011
OUTDOOR A/C SYSTEM

A plot plan must be submitted showing property lines, house and other buildings on lot, location of condensing
unit, dimensions of unit and distances from property lines.
Provide disconnect
Electric adjacent to and in sight from
Requirements:
equipment served. Provide waterproof receptacle
1. Disconnect to be readily accessible and
outlet within 25’ from equipment. Provide 30”x30”
within sight of a.c.
clear working space in front of disconnect and
2. Use rating on AC nameplate min.
equipment controls. “Romex” with or without in-
circuit, fuse or Hacar size – max fuse or
sulation is not permitted for AC connection.
Hacar.
Pad 3”
3” ground
Above
Pad
5’-0” setback required from Property Line. Secure A/C to pad and pad to the ground.
5’-0” setback
5’-0”
(Screws setback required
into therequired from
foam padfrom Property
Property
is NOT Line
Line.
acceptable.)
Page 3
CONDENSATE DISPOSAL REQUIREMENTS

The proceeding information pertains to condensate discharge requirements for air-conditioning
units in residential, commercial and industrial buildings.
Residential Condensate Disposal Requirements –
Condensate discharge for residential air-conditioning units is typically terminated in drywells.

Drywell specifications are as follows:
1. The minimum size of a residential drywell is 2 foot square by 2 foot deep.
2. The nearest edge of the drywell shall be at least 3 feet from any structure or building foundation.
3. The drywell shall be filled with min. 1" rock.
4. The top of the drywell shall be covered with building paper or plastic sheeting with 6" of earth
or concrete over that.
5. The condensate pipe from the cooling coil (minimum 3/4") shall indirectly connect to a
minimum 1 1/2" drainpipe.
Note: The indirect connection shall be made by an air break at the edge of the foundation.
Miscellaneous Information -
When a cooling coil is located in an attic, a secondary condensate drainpipe shall be installed
and shall terminate in a readily observable location such as, over a window or door.
Min.
Page 4
CLOSET FURNACE CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS
FURNACE MUST BE LISTED FOR ALCOVE OR CLOSET INSTALLATION
Clearance per
manufacturer.
12” max.
DUCTED
12” max.
(Per the California Mechanical Code)
Page 5
Revised 4/15/11
CLOSET FURNACE CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS
Disconnect Provide sufficient clearance

Switch. Cord for inspection, service and
and plug not repairs of vent connectors,
permitted. duct and plenum seals,
electrical connections, gas
Gas valve valves and connectors and any
Size connector parts of FAU that may require
according FAU access. CMC 304.0
input rating
Door must allow FAU removal
30” MINIMUM
WORKING SPACE
PER THE CALIFORNIA MECHANICAL CODE
Page 6
SAMPLE PLOT PLAN FOR CONDENSER
5’ Min. to
property line
5’ setback
Forms\A\A51 Sample Plot Plan for Condenser (4/11)

902.1 Added or Converted appliances. When additional or
replacement appliances or equipment are installed or an
appliance is converted to gas from another fuel, the location
in
which the appliances or equipment are to be
operated shall be checked to verify the following:
(A) Air for combustion and ventilation is provided where
required, in accordance with the provisions of
Chapter 7. Where existing facilities are not
adequate, they shall be
upgraded to meet Chapter 7
specifications.
(B) The installation components and appliances meet the
clearances to combustible material provisions of this
code.
It shall be determined that the installation and
operation of the additional or replacement
appliances do not render the remaining appliances
unsafe for continued operation.
(C) The venting system is constructed and sized in
accordance with the provisions of Chapter 8. Where
the
existing venting system is not adequate, it
shall be
upgraded to comply with Chapter 8. [NFPA 54:9.1.2]
CMC Section 902.1
Revised 4/19/2011

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City of Santa Clara

Automated Inspection System: (408) 615-2400

Leave installation in-

30” min. height

Continuous floor 24 inches in Permanent Light outlet at

OUTDOOR A/C SYSTEM

CONDENSATE DISPOSAL REQUIREMENTS

Residential Condensate Disposal Requirements –

Condensate discharge for residential air-conditioning units is typically terminated in drywells.

CLOSET FURNACE CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS

FURNACE MUST BE LISTED FOR ALCOVE OR CLOSET INSTALLATION

(Per the California Mechanical Code)

CLOSET FURNACE CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS

Disconnect Provide sufficient clearance

Door must allow FAU removal

PER THE CALIFORNIA MECHANICAL CODE

SAMPLE PLOT PLAN FOR CONDENSER

Forms\A\A51 Sample Plot Plan for Condenser (4/11)

CMC Section 902.1

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