(Ebook) International Mechanical Code by International Code Council ISBN 9781609834791, 9781609834784, 1609834798, 160983478X

(Ebook) International Mechanical Code by International Code Council ISBN 9781609834791, 9781609834784, 1609834798, 160983478X

The International Mechanical Code (IMC) is a model code that regulates the design and installation of mechanical systems, appliances, appliance venting, duct and ventilation systems, combustion air provisions, hydronic systems and solar systems. The purpose of the code is to establish the minimum acceptable level of safety and to protect life and property from the potential dangers associated with the installation and operation of mechanical systems. The code also protects the personnel that install, maintain, service and replace the systems and appliances addressed by this code.

The IMC is primarily a prescriptive code with some performance text. The code relies heavily on product specifications and listings to provide much of the appliance and equipment installation requirements. The general Section 105.2 and the exception to Section 403.2 allow designs and installations to be performed by approved engineering methods as alternatives to the prescriptive methods in the code.