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International Mechanical Code Requirements for Nail Salons
Ventilation Code for Nail Salons requires that each nail station (manicure and pedicure) have a source capture system that: is capable of exhausting a minimum of 50 CFM per nail station has at least one exhaust inlet, for each nail station, that is not more than 12 inches from the point of chemical application exhausts all source capture air from each nail station out of the nail salon and into the outdoor atmosphere (i.e. Outside Ventilation, Outside Venting, Outside Vent)
The use of Source Capture local exhaust ventilation systems is extremely important to the occupants of nail salons to help mitigate the potentially harmful effects of airborne contaminants, including ultra-fine particles and chemicals like acetone, isopropyl alcohol and formaldehyde.
To maintain safety to workers and customers, the fumes from these chemicals must be removed from the salon.
Ventilation Code 403.3 requires nail salons to have a source capture system at each manicure and pedicure station.
Based on the definition of a source capture system, the exhaust from a station in a nail salon is required to capture the air contaminates at their source and to exhaust such contaminates to the outdoor atmosphere.
A minimum exhaust rate of 50 cfm is required at each station, with exhaust inlets located not more than 12 inches horizontally and vertically from the point of chemical application.
Where one or more required source capture systems operate continuously during occupancy, the exhaust rate from such systems shall be permitted to be applied to the exhaust flow rate required by Table 403.3.1.1 for the nail salon.
Section 501.3.1, the second aspect of the IMC, requires the termination point of exhaust outlets discharging to the outdoors be located 10' from the property line; 3' from exterior walls and roofs; 10' from operable openings into buildings; and 10' above joining grade.
The exhaust discharge criteria ensures that the exhaust outlets would terminate far enough into the undisturbed wind stream and away from the cavity and wake zones around the building. This counteracts the negative effects of wind-induced conditions and prevents the reentry of exhaust products into the building through openings and fresh air intakes.
To maintain safety to workers and customers, the fumes from these chemicals must be removed from the salon.
Ventilation Code 403.3 requires nail salons to have a source capture system at each manicure and pedicure station.
Based on the definition of a source capture system, the exhaust from a station in a nail salon is required to capture the air contaminates at their source and to exhaust such contaminates to the outdoor atmosphere.
A minimum exhaust rate of 50 cfm is required at each station, with exhaust inlets located not more than 12 inches horizontally and vertically from the point of chemical application.
Where one or more required source capture systems operate continuously during occupancy, the exhaust rate from such systems shall be permitted to be applied to the exhaust flow rate required by Table 403.3.1.1 for the nail salon.
Section 501.3.1, the second aspect of the IMC, requires the termination point of exhaust outlets discharging to the outdoors be located 10' from the property line; 3' from exterior walls and roofs; 10' from operable openings into buildings; and 10' above joining grade.
The exhaust discharge criteria ensures that the exhaust outlets would terminate far enough into the undisturbed wind stream and away from the cavity and wake zones around the building. This counteracts the negative effects of wind-induced conditions and prevents the reentry of exhaust products into the building through openings and fresh air intakes.
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Meet Nail Salon Ventilation Code Requirements
Depending on design preferences, cost considerations, and mechanical parameters, the following systems may be used:
Section 502.20 Manicure and Pedicure Stations. Manicure and pedicure stations shall be provided with an exhaust system in accordance with Table 403.3.1.1h. Manicure tables and pedicure stations not provided with factory-installed exhaust inlets shall be provided with exhaust inlets located not more than 12 inches horizontally and vertically from the point of chemical application.