Save with our 12-hour package that is accepted for Kansas HVAC license renewal. The package covers important updates to both the 2021 and 2024 International Mechanical Code (IMC).
2021 IMC Update Part 1
At course completion, participants will:
- Describe the scope, application, and the legal severability of the International Mechanical Code.
- Describe the preferred method of condensate disposal.
- List the occupancies where mechanical ventilation is required.
- Explain how minimum demand controlled ventilation rates are calculated.
- Describe the exhaust requirements for manicure and pedicures stations.
- Describe the appropriate location for exhaust duct terminations.
- Describe grease duct slope requirements for factory-built grease ducts and square field fabricated systems.
- Explain how a type I grease hood over a smoker oven can be used to vent all combustion products.
- Describe the necessary clearance to combustible construction for listed hoods.
- List the prohibitive applications and Exception for energy recovery ventilators (ERVs).
2021 IMC Update Part 2
This Kansas Plumbing, Heating, Cooling Contractors Association-approved course covers important updates found in Sections 6-15 of the 2021 International Mechanical Code and identifies changes compared to the previous version. After completing the course, participants will be able to:
- Describe approved materials and methods used for installing supply, return, and exhaust air duct systems.
- List design, installation, and maintenance requirements for different types of chimney and vent systems.
- Describe minimum construction and performance standards for fireplaces and solid fuel-burning equipment.
- Explain regulations concerning proper installation of boilers, water heaters, and pressure vessels.
- List design, installation, and operation requirements for refrigeration systems.
- Describe provisions for the installation and repair of piping used in building space conditioning systems.
- Explain regulations for the design and installation of above-ground and underground fuel oil storage and piping systems.
2024 IMC Update Part 1
This four-hour course reviews the first five chapters of the International Mechanical Code (IMC). Each lesson also focuses on the changes found in the 2024 IMC. This course is approved by the Kansas Mechanical Trades Review Board.
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
Approved By: Plumbing, Heating, Cooling Contractors Association (PHCC) - HVAC
- 2021 IMC Update Part 1
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- 2021 IMC Update Part 1 [40 Activities]
- 01. Scope and General Requirements (Section 101)
- 02. Applicability (Section 102)
- 03. Temporary Equipment, Systems, and Uses (Section 107)
- 04. Identification, Testing, Listing, and Labeling of Mechanical Systems (Section 301)
- 05. Protection of Structure (Section 302)
- 06. Equipment and Appliance Location and Installation (Sections 303 and 304)
- 07. Access and Service Space (Section 306)
- 08. Condensate Disposal (Section 307)
- View Additional Activities
- 09. General Requirements for Natural and Mechanical Ventilation (Sections 401-403)
- 10. Mechanical Ventilation (Section 403)
- 11. General and Required Exhaust Systems (Sections 501 and 502)
- 12. Required Exhaust for Specific Uses (Sections 502.2, 502.4, 502.7)
- 13. Hazardous Materials, Flammable and Combustible Liquids (Sections 502.8 and 502.9)
- 14. Toxic/Highly Toxic Liquids and Compressed Gases (Section 502.9)
- 15. Hazardous Production Materials (Section 502.10)
- 16. Repair Garages, Including Motor Vehicle Operation and Ventilation (Sections 502.14-502.16)
- 17. Manicure and Pedicure Stations (Section 502.20)
- 18. Clothes Dryer Exhaust (Sections 504.1-504.7)
- 19. Domestic and Commercial Clothes Dryer Ducts (Sections 504.9-504.10)
- 20. Domestic Cooking Exhaust Equipment (Section 505)
- 21. Commercial Kitchen Hood Ducts and Exhaust Equipment (Section 506)
- 22. Specific Code Requirements for Grease Ducts (Sections 506.3.4-506.3.12)
- 23. Exhaust Outlets Serving Type I Hoods (Section 506.3.13)
- 24. Ducts Serving Type II Hoods (Section 506.4)
- 25. Exhaust Equipment (Section 506.5)
- 26. Commercial Exhaust Hoods: Type I (Sections 507.1 and 507.2)
- 27. Commercial Exhaust Hoods: Type II (Section 507.3)
- 28. Grease Hood Size, Location, and Capacity (Sections 507.4-507.5)
- 29. Grease Hood Performance Test (Section 507.6)
- 30. Commercial Kitchen Make-up Air and Fire Suppression Systems (Sections 508 and 509)
- 31. Hazardous Exhaust Systems (Sections 510.1-510.6)
- 32. Hazardous Exhaust Duct Construction and Suppression (Sections 510.7-510.9)
- 33. Dust, Stock, and Refuse Conveying Systems (Section 511)
- 34. Sub-Slab Soil Exhaust Systems (Section 512)
- 35. Smoke Control Systems (Section 513)
- 36. Smoke Barrier Construction (Section 513.5)
- 37. Smoke Control Methods (Sections 513.6-513.8)
- 38. Equipment for Smoke Control Systems (Section 513.10)
- 39. Detection and Control Systems (Section 513.12)
- 40. Energy Recovery Ventilation Systems (Section 514)
- 2021 IMC Update Part 2
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- 2021 IMC Update Part 2 [50 Activities]
- 01. General Requirements for Duct Systems (Section 601)
- 02. Plenums (Section 602)
- 03. Duct Construction and Installation (Section 603)
- 04. Insulation and Air Filters (Section 604 and 605)
- 05. Smoke Detection Systems Control (Section 606)
- 06. Duct and Transfer Openings (Section 607)
- 07. Balancing (Section 608)
- 08. General Requirements for Combustion Air (Section 701)
- View Additional Activities
- 09. General Requirements for Chimneys and Vents (Section 801)
- 10. Vents and Connectors (Section 802 and 803)
- 11. Direct Vent, Integral Vent, and Mechanical Draft Systems (Section 804)
- 12. Factory-Built and Metal Chimneys (Section 805 and 806)
- 13. General Requirements for Specific Appliances, Fireplaces, and Solid Fuel Burning Equipment (Section 901, 902, 903)
- 14. Pellet fuel burning Appliances, Fireplace Stoves, and Room Heaters (Section 904 and 905)
- 15. Cooling towers, Evaporative Condensers and Fluid Coolers (Section 908)
- 16. Pool and Spa Heaters (Section 916)
- 17. Forced Air Warm-Air Furnaces (Section 918)
- 18. Unit Heaters and Radiant Heating Systems (Section 920 and 927)
- 19. Unvented Alcohol Fuel-Burning Decorative Appliances (Section 929)
- 20. Large-Diameter Ceiling Fans (Section 930)
- 21. Boilers (Section 1004)
- 22. Expansion Tanks, Gauges and Tests (Section 1009, 1010, and 1011)
- 23. General Requirements for Refrigeration (Section 1101)
- 24. System Requirements (Section 1102)
- 25. Refrigerant System Classification (Section 1103)
- 26. Refrigerant System Classifications (Section 1103 Part 2)
- 27. Occupancy Classifications (Section 1103.2)
- 28. System Application Requirements (Section 1104)
- 29. Refrigerant Restrictions (Section 1104.3)
- 30. Machinery Rooms General Requirements (Section 1105)
- 31. Machinery Rooms Special Requirements (Section 1106)
- 32. Piping Material (Section 1107)
- 33. Pipe Fittings (Section 1107.5)
- 34. Valves (Section 1107.6)
- 35. Joints and Connections and Refrigerant Pipe Installation (Sections 1108 and 1109)
- 36. Refrigerant Piping System Test (Section 1110)
- 37. Periodic Testing (Section 1111)
- 38. General Requirements for Hydronic Piping and Materials (Section 1201 and 1202)
- 39. Joints and Connections (Section 1203)
- 40. Embedded Piping (Section 1209)
- 41. Ground Source Loop Systems (Section 1210)
- 42. General Requirements for Fuel Oil Piping and Storage (Section 1301)
- 43. Materials (Section 1302)
- 44. Joints and Connections (Section 1303)
- 45. Gauging, Valves, and Testing (Sections 1306, 1307 and 1308)
- 46. General Requirements for Solar Thermal Systems and Design and Installation (Section 1401 and 1402)
- 47. Labeling (Section 1404)
- 48. Referenced Standards (Section 1500)
- 49. Chimney Connector Pass Throughs (Appendix A)
- 50. Permit Fees (Appendix B)
- 2024 IMC Update Part 1
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- 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)
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- Chapter 2: Definitions [1 Activities]
- 01. General Definitions (Section 202)
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- 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)
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- 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)
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- 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)
- Final Camera Checkpoint
- Course Completion
- Mandatory Questionnaire
- KS 2021 IMC Update Part 1 - Certificate of Completion (1 of 3)
- KS 2021 IMC Update Part 2 - Certificate of Completion (2 of 3)
- KS 2024 IMC Update Part 1 - Certificate of Completion (3 of 3)
