Adoption Info
Official title 2020 Arkansas Metal and Flexible Duct Code
Effective dates January 1, 2020 – Present
Adopts with amendments SMACNA HVAC Duct Construction Standards – Metal and Flexible, 3rd Edition
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Overview The SMACNA HVAC Duct Construction Standards provide comprehensive requirements for the design, construction, and installation of metal and flexible ducts used in HVAC systems. It includes guidelines for materials, fabrication, installation practices, and quality control to ensure the performance, safety, and reliability of duct systems.
The 2020 Arkansas Metal and Flexible Duct Code adopts the SMACNA HVAC Duct Construction Standards – Metal and Flexible, 3rd Edition, with specific amendments tailored to Arkansas’s unique conditions. These modifications ensure that metal and flexible ducts in Arkansas meet high standards of safety, performance, and reliability, addressing local environmental and regulatory requireme

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