Chapter 17 — GEOTHERMAL ENERGY SYSTEMS AND AMBIENT TEMPERATURE LOOPS
1710.5 Verification — 2025 California Mechanical Code
California Mechanical Code (Title 24, Part 4) · 2025 edition · updated 2026-10-19 · California
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Cite as: 2025 California Mechanical Code (Title 24, Part 4) § 1710.5 · Effective January 1, 2026 · Official source: Building Standards Commission
For closed-loop systems, the system shall be flushed of debris and purged of air after completion of the entire ground-heat exchanger. Flow rates and pressure drops shall be compared to calculated values to assure no blockage or kinking of the pipe. A report shall be submitted to the owner to confirm that the loop flow is in accordance with the construction documents.
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