8-Hour Package for ACR Contractors (2025)

Save money on our 8-hour package! This package includes two courses approved for ACR Contractors in Texas.

The IMC 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.

The laws and rules course will cover important and relevant sections of Texas ACR Administrative Rules, Chapter 75, and the Texas ACR Contractor Laws, Chapter 1302.

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

ACR Laws and Rules
- ACR Laws and Rules [6 Activities]
  - 01. Texas HVAC/R Laws and Rules
  - 02. Recent Changes to Laws Governing HVAC/R in Texas
  - 03. Texas HVAC/R Contractor Administrative Rules, Chapter 75 ACR Contractor and Technician Licensing
  - 04. Texas HVAC/R Contractor Administrative Rules, Chapter 75 ACR Contractor and Technician Duties & Responsibilities
  - 05. Texas HVAC/R Contractor Laws, Chapter 1302 General
  - 06. Texas HVAC/R Contractor Laws, Chapter 1302 Licensing, Registration, and Supervision Requirements
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)
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    - 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)
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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
- Texas ACR Laws and Rules - Certificate of Completion (1 of 2)
- Texas 2024 IMC Update - Certificate of Completion (2 of 2)
- Guaranteed Next Business Day Reporting

Texas 8-Hour Package for ACR Contractors

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