| Important Facts |
- The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has set new diesel emission standards for
January 2007. These new codes are reducing emissions, but not to zero and not the
same for cold start.
To meet these acceptable levels, exhaust temperatures are predicted to reach in excess
of 1000 F.
Truck manufactures will use diesel particulate filters to help reach the new EPA
standards.
View the chart below regarding Diesel Particulate Filters
- In 2003 the International Fire Code Institute formally consolidated into the International
Code Council, (ICC) along with ICBO, BOCA and SBCCI. The ICC is dedicated to public
safety through the development of fire prevention and building safety codes.
BOCA IS THE ONLY CODE ORGANIZATION THAT SPECIFICALLY ADDRESSES
THE CONNECTION BETWEEN THE TAILPIPE AND THE HOSE.
BOCA (Building Officials and Code Administrations) Committee states that, "Large
oversized hoses and non air tight connectors allow the introduction of cooling dilution air
and allow a reduction in exhaust gas velocity to control back pressure."
BOCA further states "tight fitting connectors will get hot creating a burn hazard for
personnel."
BOCA (a panel of eight members, including two technical advisers) voted down a
request to change the standard code for motor vehicle operation to include words
describing the tailpipe connector to be "AIR-TIGHT". (see code change number M51-95)
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