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For intermittent mechanical ventilation of an enclosed parking garage, the code requires automatic operation by means of __________ __________ detectors in conjunction with _________ _________ detectors.
carbon monoxide, nitrogen dioxide
Connecting offices, waiting rooms, ticket booths, and similar uses that are accessory to an enclosed public parking garage shall be maintained at a _________ pressure.
positive
The mechanical exhaust rate for ventilation of uninhabited spaces shall not be less than ________ cfm per square foot of horizontal area.
0.02
Single or combined mechanical exhaust systems for environmental air shall be _________ of all other exhaust systems.
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The air removed by every mechanical exhaust system shall be discharged _________.
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Exhaust discharge air shall not be exhausted into an _________ or crawl space.
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Manicure tables and pedicure stations not provided with factory-installed exhaust inlets shall be provided with exhaust inlets located not more than _________ inches horizontally and vertically from the point of chemical application.
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What is the nominal size diameter of domestic clothes dryer exhaust ducts?
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Dryer exhaust ducts shall not be joined with screws or similar fasteners that protrude more than ________ inch into the inside of the duct.
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Domestic clothes dryer transition ducts used to connect the dryer to the exhaust duct system shall be limited to a single length not to exceed __________ feet.
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The maximum specified length of a domestic dryer exhaust shall be __________ feet from the connection to the transition duct from the dryer to the outlet terminal.
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The maximum length of a dryer exhaust duct exceeding 35 feet shall be determined by the installation instructions of the dryer manufacturer or the __________ ___________ __________ __________ manufacturer.
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Dryer exhaust ducts serving commercial clothes dryers shall have a minimum clearance of ________ inches to combustible materials.
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Domestic cooking exhaust equipment shall discharge to the ________.
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Bolts, screws, rivets, and other mechanical fasteners used to support commercial grease ducts shall not ________ duct walls.
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Commercial grease duct systems serving a Type I hood shall have a clearance to combustible construction of not less than _______ inches.
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Cleanouts located on horizontal sections of commercial grease ducts shall be spaced not more than ________ feet apart.
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The exhaust fan serving a Type I hood shall have _____ ______ that will activate the fan when the appliance is turned on, or a means of _________ shall be provided that will prevent operation of such appliances when the exhaust fan is not turned on.
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Type I commercial kitchen exhaust hood shall be installed where cooking appliances produce _____ or _____.
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Mechanical makeup air for commercial kitchen exhaust systems shall be automatically controlled to start and operate __________ with the exhaust system.
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The temperature differential between makeup air in a commercial kitchen and the air in the conditioned space shall not exceed ______°F.
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_________ exhaust systems in different fire areas are permitted to discharge to a common hazardous exhaust shaft provided they meet all of the prescribed conditions.
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Smoke control systems shall be supplied with _________ power.
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In addition to meeting the requirements of NFPA 70, all wiring for smoke control systems, regardless of voltage, shall be fully enclosed within continuous _________.
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The provisions of this code shall not be mandatory for existing buildings or structures identified and classified by the state or local jurisdiction as __________ buildings.
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What is the liquid that condenses from a gas caused by a reduction in temperature?
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Where there is a conflict between a general requirement and a specific requirement, the __________ requirement shall govern.
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Where conflicts occur between provisions of the IMC and the referenced standards, the provisions of __________ __________ shall apply.
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When authorized employees enforce this code they shall not be held _________ when acting in good faith and without malice.
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The code official shall have the authority to render __________ of the IMC.
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Where the code official finds that a proposed alternative material does not comply with the intent of the code provisions, the code official shall respond __________ __________, stating the __________ __________ it was not approved.
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Permits shall expire and become null and void if the work authorized is not commenced within __________ days of issuance.
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How many extensions of an unexpired permit is the code official authorized to grant if reasonable cause is demonstrated?
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Underground inspections shall be made after trenches or ditches are excavated and bedded, piping installed, and _________ backfill is put in place.
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Rough-in inspection shall be made after the roof, framing, fireblocking and bracing are in place and all ducting and other components to be concealed are complete, and __________ to the installation of wall or ceiling membranes.
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Final inspection shall be made upon _________ of the mechanical system.
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Each day a code violation continues after due notice has been served shall be deemed a __________ offense.
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The code official shall have the authority to authorize _________ of utility service to a building, structure, or mechanical system regulated by the IMC.
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What is the minimum distance through air measured between the heat-producing surface of the mechanical appliance and the surface of the combustible material?
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What is the treatment of air so as to control temperature, humidity, cleanness, and distribution?
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What is the term used for a system that includes heat exchangers, blowers, filters, and ducts?
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What is the term for air removed from a conditioned space that is recirculated or exhausted?
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BTU is the abbreviation for __________ __________ __________, which is the quantity of heat required to raise the temperature of 1 pound of water 1°F.
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Any appliance in which the products of combustion have a temperature greater than 2,000°F is referred to as a __________ __________.
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Any appliance in which the products of combustion have a temperature of 1,000°F or less is referred to as a __________ __________.
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Any appliance in which the products of combustion have a temperature of more than 1,000°F, but not greater than 2,000°F is referred to as a __________ __________.
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What is a closed heating appliance intended to supply hot water or steam?
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What is a primarily vertical structure that contains one or more flues?
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What appliance is used to dry wet laundry by means of heat?
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What is the air necessary for complete combustion of a fuel referred to as?
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How many commercial kitchen hood types are listed in IMC Chapter 2, Definitions?
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What device is installed in ducts to restrict the passage of flame?
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What is a manually or automatically controlled device used to regulate airflow known as?
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What is a continuous passageway for the transmission of air through ducts referred to as?
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What is an assembly of connected ducts and fittings through which air is conducted from spaces to the outdoor atmosphere?
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What is any location considered to be a fire hazard for flammable vapors and other substances referred to as?
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What type of equipment has a label or symbol of a nationally recognized testing laboratory?
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Space within a dwelling unit utilized for living, sleeping, eating, cooking, bathing, washing, and sanitation purposes is referred to as __________ __________.
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A combination of approved bends that make two changes in direction is known as an __________.
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A valve requiring one-quarter round turn or less is considered to be __________ opening.
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Refrigeration Capacity Rating is expressed as 1 horsepower, 1 ton, or __________ BTU/h.
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The natural or mechanical process of supplying conditioned or unconditioned air is referred to as __________.
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Each length of pipe and tubing in a mechanical system shall bear the __________ of the __________.
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Appliances regulated by the IMC shall be __________ and __________.
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Defective material or parts shall be replaced or repaired in such a manner to preserve the original approval __________.
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Fuel fired appliances shall not be located, or obtain combustion air from, any of the following: __________, __________, __________, __________, __________, __________, or __________.
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A boiler installed in a closet shall be __________ for such __________.
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Appliances installed in other than indoor locations shall be __________ and __________ for outdoor installation.
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Where an appliance is installed in a pit or excavation, the sides of the pit or excavation shall be held back a minimum of __________ inches from the appliance.
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Mechanical systems shall not be located in an __________ shaft.
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Equipment and appliances having an ignition source and located in hazardous locations shall be elevated such that the ignition source is not less than __________ inches above the floor.
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Appliances located in public garages shall be installed a minimum of __________ feet above the floor.
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Appliances located in private garages shall be installed with a minimum clearance of __________ feet above the floor.
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Equipment and appliances installed at grade level shall be supported on a level concrete slab or other approved material extending not less than __________ inches above the adjoining grade.
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Guards shall be provided where appliances, equipment, fans or other components that require service and roof hatch openings are located with __________ feet of a roof edge.
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For appliances that require service and are installed on roofs, compliant __________ __________ / __________ __________ __________ devices are permitted to be installed in place of a required guard.
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Copper-alloy tubing shall be supported every __________ feet when in a horizontal position.
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Where sheathing is used to prevent direct contact between copper piping and concrete walls, the sheathing shall be plastic and have a thickness of not less than __________ inch.
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Appliances, control devices, and HVAC components that utilize energy shall be accessible for __________, __________, __________, and __________ without removing other appliances.
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Rooms containing appliances shall be provided with a door and an unobstructed passageway measuring not less than __________ inches wide and __________ inches high.
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Attics containing appliances shall be provided with an opening large enough to allow __________ of the largest appliance.
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The clear access opening dimensions attics containing appliances shall be a minimum of __________ inches by __________ inches.
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The clear access opening dimensions for underfloor spaces containing appliances shall be a minimum of __________ inches by __________ inches.
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Where items that require service are installed on a roof having a slope of __________ or greater, a level platform shall be provided on each side for access.
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What component is required for condensate drain systems in equipment and appliances containing evaporators?
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Condensate shall not discharge into a street, alley, or other areas as to cause a __________.
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Condensate waste drain line size shall not be less than __________ inch internal diameter.
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An automatic appliance shut-off device is required for condensate pumps located in __________ __________.
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Protective assemblies shall not be placed less than __________ inch from mechanical appliances, devices, or equipment.
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Interior spaces intended for human occupancy shall be provided with space-heating systems capable of maintaining an indoor temperature of not less than __________°F.
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Chapter 4, Ventilation shall govern the ventilation of spaces within a building intended to be __________.
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Every occupied space shall be ventilated by natural or __________ means.
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Air intake openings for ventilation are permitted to be located less than 10 feet horizontally from streets provided that the openings are located not less than __________ feet vertically above such locations.
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Air intake openings shall be located no less than __________ feet below contaminant sources.
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Ventilation air intake openings in residential occupancies shall have protective screens with openings not less than __________ inch and not more than __________ inch.
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The amount of supply air shall be approximately __________ to the amount of return and exhaust air.
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Mechanical ventilation supply systems shall be designed to deliver the required rate of outdoor air flow to the __________ __________ within each occupiable space.
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The ventilation rates are based on the absence of __________ in occupiable spaces.
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In smoking lounges, __________ exhaust is required.
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The minimum outdoor airflow required to be supplied to each zone shall be determined as a function of __________ classification.
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Study Notes
Definitions and Key Terms
- Historic Buildings: Existing structures identified by local jurisdictions are exempt from the code's mandatory provisions (Section 102.6).
- Condensate: Liquid formed from gas due to reduced temperature (Section 202).
- Specific Requirement: In conflicts, the specific requirement prevails over general ones (Section 102.1).
- Code Provisions: In case of conflict between IMC provisions and referenced standards, IMC provisions take priority (Section 102.8.1).
- Liability: Authorized employees are not liable when enforcing the code in good faith (Section 104.8).
- Interpretations: The code official can provide interpretations of the IMC (Section 104.1).
- Alternative Materials: Code officials must give written reasons for rejecting alternative materials that don’t comply with the code (Section 105.2).
- Permits: Permits expire if work doesn't commence within 180 days of issuance (Section 106.4.3).
Inspection and Compliance
- Extensions: Code officials can grant one extension of an unexpired permit with reasonable cause (Section 106.4.4).
- Underground Inspections: Must occur after trench excavation, piping installation, and before backfill (Section 108.2, Item 1).
- Rough-in Inspection: Conducted post-installation of ducting and prior to wall or ceiling membrane installation (Section 108.2, Item 2).
- Final Inspection: Required once the mechanical system is complete (Section 108.2, Item 3).
Violations and Enforcement
- Code Violations: Each day a violation persists post-notice is a separate offense (Section 115.4).
- Disconnection Authority: Officials can disconnect energy sources during emergencies to eliminate hazards (Section 112.3).
Mechanical Systems
- Clearance: Minimum distance between heat-producing surfaces and combustibles (Section 202).
- Air Conditioning: Involves controlling air temperature, humidity, and cleanliness for conditioned spaces (Section 202).
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Heating Appliances:
- Boiler: Supplies hot water or steam for various applications (Section 202).
- High Heat Appliance: Operates with flue temperatures over 2,000°F (Section 202).
- Medium Heat Appliance: Operates between 1,000°F and 2,000°F (Section 202).
- Low Heat Appliance: Operates at flue temperatures of 1,000°F or less (Section 202).
Ventilation and Airflow
- Ventilation Requirement: Spaces must be ventilated by natural or mechanical means (Section 401.2).
- Air Intake: Must be placed at least 10 feet from contaminants horizontally and below contaminants vertically (Section 401.4).
- Minimum Outdoor Airflow: Determined based on occupancy classification (Section 403.1.1.1).
Rules on Equipment Placement
- Appliance Installation: Specific conditions apply for garages, attics, and under floor spaces (Sections 304 and 306).
- Hazardous Locations: Regulations restrict certain appliances from being placed in hazardous areas (Section 303.3).
Maintenance and Access
- Access for Maintenance: Appliances must be accessible for service without removing other structures (Section 306.1).
- Condensate Disposal: Condensate drains must not cause nuisance (Section 307.2.1).
- Continuous Passageways: Duct systems include everything from ducts to fittings (Section 202).
Summary of Regulations
- Exhaust Systems: Must discharge outdoors and not into attics or crawl spaces (Section 501.3).
- Appliance Assembly: Appliances should allow for removal and access in their respective spaces (Sections 306.3, 306.4).
- Exhaust Ducts for Clothes Dryers: Should not exceed specified sizes and must be installed correctly to ensure efficiency (Sections 504.9.1 and 504.9.2).### Domestic Clothes Dryer Regulations
- Transition ducts for domestic clothes dryers must not exceed 8 feet in a single length.
- Maximum length of domestic dryer exhaust from the transition duct connection to the outlet terminal is 35 feet.
- For dryer exhaust ducts exceeding 35 feet, maximum length is determined by the dryer manufacturer’s installation instructions.
Commercial Clothes Dryer Standards
- Dryer exhaust ducts for commercial dryers require a minimum clearance of 6 inches from combustible materials.
Exhaust Duct Specifications
- Domestic cooking exhaust equipment must discharge outdoors.
- Mechanical fasteners for supporting commercial grease ducts must not penetrate the duct walls.
- Commercial grease ducts serving Type I hoods must maintain a clearance of at least 18 inches from combustible construction.
- Cleanouts in horizontal sections of commercial grease ducts should be spaced no more than 20 feet apart.
Kitchen Exhaust Systems
- Exhaust fans for Type I hoods must have automatic interlock controls, activating the fan when the appliance is on, or a means to prevent appliance operation without the fan.
- Type I hoods should be installed where cooking produces grease or smoke.
- Mechanical makeup air for commercial kitchen exhaust must operate simultaneously with the exhaust system.
- The temperature differential between makeup air and the conditioned space must not exceed 10°F.
Laboratory and Safety Regulations
- Laboratory exhaust systems in different fire areas can share a common hazardous exhaust shaft if they meet required conditions.
- Smoke control systems must have standby power to ensure functionality during emergencies.
- All smoke control system wiring, regardless of voltage, must be fully enclosed within continuous raceways, complying with NFPA 70 standards.
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