1217.10 Wall and Ceiling Panels — 2025 California Mechanical Code
California Mechanical Code (Title 24, Part 4) · 2025 edition · updated 2026-10-19 · California
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Italicized text is a California amendment to the model code, as printed in the official publication.
Cite as: 2025 California Mechanical Code (Title 24, Part 4) § 1217.10 · Effective January 1, 2026 · Official source: Building Standards Commission
Where radiant tubing is installed in the stud wall cavity or the ceiling joist cavity, the cavity shall be insulated with not less than R-12 material. The insulation shall be installed in such a manner as to prevent heating or cooling loss from the space intended to be controlled.
An air space of not less than 1 inch (25.4 mm) and not more than 3 inches (76 mm) shall be maintained between the insulation and the interior surface of the panel unless a conductive plate is installed.
1217.10.1 California Energy Code Pipe Insulation Requirements. See California Energy Code Sections 150.0(j)2 and 120.3(c) for pipe insulation requirements based on fluid temperature and pipe diameter – where California Energy Code Table 120.3-A-1 or Table 120.3- A-2 specifies insulation greater than R- 12, the higher value is required.
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