SMACNA Issues New Edition of the HVAC Duct Construction Standards
The new standards address advancements in the HVAC and sheet metal industry
The Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractors’ National Association Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractors’ National Association (SMACNA), the leader in promoting quality and excellence in the sheet metal and air conditioning industry, recently announced the fourth edition of its HVAC Duct Construction Standards – Metal and Flexible is now available. Building on a history of duct construction standards nearly 100 years old, the Fourth Edition of SMACNA’s HVAC Duct Construction Standards – Metal and Flexible represents the state of the art in sheet metal duct fabrication and installation requirements.
As the sole American National Standards Institute (ANSI) accredited standard for fabrication and installation, the HVAC Duct Construction Standards – Metal and Flexible is the code-mandated standard for the industry. The updated 416-page standard was revised to provide contractors, designers, and facility owners with the information they need to apply effective and efficient solutions to their projects. Highlights of the updates to this standard include: