Texas 2024 IMC Update

This course offers seven hours of course content about the International Mechanical Code (IMC) — especially what’s new with the 2024 edition. This course is approved by the Texas Department of Licensing Regulation and discusses 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
- Learn how the Code regulates exhaust systems. Clothes dryer exhaust, domestic cooking exhaust equipment, and commercial kitchen makeup air are all discussed.
Chapter 6: Duct Systems
- Examine regulations applicable to ducts and other related topics, including plenums, air filters, and transfer openings.
Chapter 7: Combustion Air
- This segment looks at the general regulations dealing with combustion air.
Chapter 8: Chimneys and Vents
- This segment explores the regulations governing chimneys and associated vents.
Chapter 9: Specific Appliances, Fireplaces, and Solid Fuel-Burning Equipment
- Discover the regulations affecting fireplaces, incinerators, infrared heaters, forced-air warm-air furnaces, and other similar appliances.
Chapter 10: Boilers, Water Heaters, and Pressure Vessels
- See how the IMC regulates water heaters, boilers, safety and pressure relief valves and controls, and expansion tanks.

Course ID(s): 30336

Approved By: Dept of Licensing & Regulation - Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Contractor

2024 IMC Update
- 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)
  - 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 6: Duct Systems [7 Activities]
  - 01. Duct Systems in General (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)
- Chapters 7 through 10 [21 Activities]
  - 01. General Requirements for Combustion Air (Section 701)
  - 02. General Requirements for Chimneys and Vents (Section 801)
  - 03. Vents and Connectors (Section 802 and 803)
  - 04. Direct Vent, Integral Vent, and Mechanical Draft Systems (Section 804)
  - 05. Factory-Built and Metal Chimneys (Section 805 and 806)
  - 06. General Requirements for Specific Appliances, Fireplaces, and Solid Fuel Burning Equipment (Section 901, 902, 903)
  - 07. Pellet Fuel Burning Appliances, Fireplace Stoves, and Room Heaters (Section 904 and 905)
  - 08. Incinerators and Crematories (Section 907)
  - Additional Activities
    - 09. Cooling towers, Evaporative Condensers and Fluid Coolers (Section 908)
    - 10. Infrared Radiant Heaters (Section 912)
    - 11. Pool and Spa Heaters (Section 916)
    - 12. Forced Air Warm-Air Furnaces (Section 918)
    - 13. Unit Heaters and Radiant Heating Systems (Section 920 and 927)
    - 14. Unvented Alcohol Fuel-Burning Decorative Appliances (Section 929)
    - 15. Large-Diameter Ceiling Fans (Section 930)
    - 16. Steam Bath Equipment (Section 931)
    - 17. General Provisions for Boilers, Water Heaters, and Pressure Vessels (Section 1001)
    - 18. Water Heaters (Section 1002)
    - 19. Boilers (Section 1004)
    - 20. Safety and Pressure Relief Valves and Controls (Section 1006)
    - 21. Expansion Tanks, Gauges and Tests (Section 1009, 1010, and 1011)
Course Completion
- Mandatory Questionnaire
- Certificate of Completion
- Guaranteed Next Business Day Reporting

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