Georgia 4 Hour 2018 IMC: Chapters 1, 2, & 5-8

This class provides a broad and engaging overview of the code review process and how the International Mechanical Code® (IMC) is applied, followed by a look at the many changes to Chapter 2 (Definitions). The class then covers the changes made during the 2015-2018 code review cycle to two of the most widely used chapters of the 2018 IMC: Chapter 5 on Exhaust Systems and Chapter 6 on Duct Systems, ending with a single change to Chapter 8 on Chimneys.

• Module 1 Code Development Process; How the IMC is Applied & Chapter 1-Scope and Administration
• Module 2 Chapter 2 – Definitions: Discussion of new or revised meanings in the IMC for the defined terms Access; Approved Agency; Building; Direct Solar System; Drain-Back System; Food-Grade Fluid; High-Volume Large-Diameter Fan; Indirect Solar System; Labeled; Low-Probability Pump;  Machinery Room; No-Flow Condition (Solar); Non-Food-Grade Fluid; Occupational Exposure Limit (OEL); Piping; Pollution-Control Unit (PCU); Press-Connect Joint; Ready Access (to), and Solar Thermal System, as well as the highly significant change to COMMERCIAL COOKING APPLIANCES.
• Module 3 Chapter 5 - Exhaust Systems: Changes to Section 505 [Domestic Cooking Exhaust Equipment]; 506.3.13.2 [Termination Through an Exterior Wall]; 506.5.2 [PCUs]; 507.2.6 [Clearances for Type I Hood]; 507.6.1 [Capture and Containment Test]; 509.1 [Fire Suppression Equipment]; 510.8.1 [Duct Cleanout] 512.2 Subslab Soil Exhaust System]; and Section 513 [Smoke Control System]. 
• Module 4 Chapter 6 - Duct Systems: Changes to 601.5 [Return Air Openings]; six changes Section 602 [Plenums]; three changes to Section 603 [Duct Construction and Installation] and five changes to Section 607 [Duct and Transfer Openings].
• Module 5 Chapters 7&8: One change to Chapter 8 [Chimneys and Vents].