This Pittsburgh-approved course covers essential requirements found in Sections 6-15 of the 2021 International Mechanical Code (IMC). It also discusses changes from the previous IMC 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.
Approved By: Department of Permits, Licenses, and Inspections
- 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)
- 2021 IMC Update Part 2 [50 Activities]
- Course Completion
- Mandatory Questionnaire
- Certificate of Completion
