This Kentucky Department of Housing, Buildings and Construction-approved course covers updates found in Sections 6-15 of the 2021 International Mechanical Code. 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.

Approved By: Department of Housing, Buildings & Construction - Division of HVAC

  • 2021 IMC Update Part 2
    • 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)
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        • 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)
  • Course Completion
    • Mandatory Questionnaire
    • Certificate of Completion
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Instructor Bio

Reggie Hucks

Reggie Hucks is an Inspection Services Administrator for High Point, NC. He has also served as the Code Administrator for Brunswick County and is a Level 3 Mechanical, Building, and Plumbing Inspector. He also is a certified mechanical contractor in North Carolina.