This four-hour course examines the first five chapters of the International Mechanical Code (IMC). The lesson material also focuses on the changes found in the 2024 edition of the IMC. This course is approved by the Iowa Plumbing and Mechanic Systems Board Division.
Iowa licensees who complete the course will understand the following topics:
- Chapter 1: Scope and Administration
- This segment deals with how and where the IMC is applicable, who the code official is, and how they administer this code.
- Chapter 2: Definitions
- This segment defines many of the specific terms used throughout the Code.
- Chapter 3: General Regulations
- Learn about the regulations that are applicable to more general concepts such as structure protection, equipment and appliance location, and piping support.
- Chapter 4: Ventilation
- The segment looks at the regulation of ventilation and ventilation systems.
- Chapter 5: Exhaust systems
- This course's final segment discusses how the Code regulates exhaust systems. Clothes dryer exhaust, domestic cooking exhaust equipment, and commercial kitchen makeup air are all discussed.
Course ID(s): CEUL273912
Approved By: Department of Health - Plumbing & Mechanical Systems Board - HVAC
- 2024 IMC Update Part 1
- Chapter 1: Scope and Administration [8 Activities]
- 01. Scope and General Requirements (Section 101)
- 02. Applicability (Section 102)
- 03. Duties and Powers of the Code Official (Section 104)
- 04. Temporary Equipment, Systems, and Uses (Section 107)
- 05. Fees (Section 108)
- 06. Temporary Uses, Equipment, and Systems (Section 110)
- 07. Means of Appeals (Section 112)
- 08. Violations (Section 114)
- Chapter 2: Definitions [1 Activities]
- 01. General Definitions (Section 202)
- Chapter 3: General Regulations [6 Activities]
- 01. Identification, Testing, Listing, and Labeling of Mechanical Systems (Section 301)
- 02. Protection of Structure (Section 302)
- 03. Equipment and Appliance Location and Installation (Sections 303 and 304)
- 04. Piping Support (Section 305)
- 05. Access and Service Space (Section 306)
- 06. Condensate Disposal (Section 307)
- Chapter 4: Ventilation [4 Activities]
- 01. Ventilation in General (Section 401)
- 02. Natural Ventilation (Section 402)
- 03. Mechanical Ventilation (Section 403)
- 04. Ambulatory Care Facilities and Group I-2 Occupancies (Section 407)
- Chapter 5: Exhaust Systems [12 Activities]
- 01. Exhaust Systems in General (Section 501)
- 02. Required Systems (Section 502)
- 03. Clothes Dryer Exhaust (Section 504)
- 04. Domestic Cooking Exhaust Equipment (Section 505)
- 05. Commercial Kitchen Hood Ventilation System Ducts and Exhaust Equipment (Section 506)
- 06. Commercial Kitchen Hoods (Section 507)
- 07. Commercial Kitchen Makeup Air (Section 508)
- 08. Hazardous Exhaust Systems (Section 509)
- View Additional Activities
- 09. Dust, Stock, and Refuse Conveying Systems (Section 510)
- 10. Sub-Slab Soil Exhaust Systems (Section 511)
- 11. Smoke Control Systems (Section 512)
- 12. Energy Recovery Ventilation Systems (Section 514)
- Chapter 1: Scope and Administration [8 Activities]
- Course Completion
- Mandatory Questionnaire
- Certificate of Completion
- Expedited Reporting Available
