What Is a Class 1 Air Duct

What is Class 1? Class 1 represents a material which shall have a flame spread rating of not over 25 without evidence of continued progressive combustion and a smoke-developed rating of not over 50.

What does class 1 duct mean?

To be identified as an official Class 1 duct, the duct and connector materials must have a flame spread rating of no greater than 25 with no evidence of continued progressive combustion, and a smoke developed rating of no more than 50.

What are the 4 types of duct systems?

Namely, flexible ductwork, rigid ductwork, and semi-rigid ductwork. We’ve compiled information on each of these duct systems. These ducts are typically tube-shaped and made of a wire coil covered with a bendable, durable plastic, and surrounded by insulation.

Sarah Jenkins

Sarah Jenkins

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Sarah Jenkins is a veteran tech journalist with over 12 years of experience covering artificial intelligence, mobile innovations, and digital ethics. Her insights have appeared in leading technology publications worldwide.

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