2012 International Mechanical Code (International Code Council Series) - Softcover

International Code Council

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1609830512 ISBN 13: 9781609830519

Publisher: ICC (distributed by Cengage Learning), 2011

Synopsis

For the most current mechanical codes that address the design and installation of the most current mechanical systems, use the 2012 INTERNATIONAL MECHANICAL CODE SOFTBOUND VERSION. Designed to provide comprehensive regulations for mechanical systems and equipment, it includes coverage of HVAC, exhaust systems, chimneys and vents, ducts, appliances, boilers, water heaters, refrigerators, hydronic piping, and solar systems. This valuable reference uses prescriptive- and performance- related provisions to establish minimum regulations for a variety of systems.

About this title

Review

New in the 2012 IMCź

Key changes include:

• New and existing mechanical systems must be maintained in accordance with ASHRAE/ACCA/ANSI Standard 180.


• Parking garage exhaust now defined as environmental air.


• Includes specifications for grease reservoirs in commercial cooking exhaust duct systems.


• Includes requirements for underground grease ducts.


• Requires any combustible material in a return air plenum to be listed and labeled to verify compliance with ASTM E-84 or UL 723.


• Air dispersion systems are now allowed.


• New requirements for evaporative coolers.

About the Author

ICC is a leading organization dedicated to developing a single set of comprehensive, coordinated national model construction codes. To date, 48 U.S. states have adopted various international codes from ICC.

Edition details

• Publisher: ICC (distributed by Cengage Learning)
• Publication date: 2011
• ISBN 10: 1609830512
• ISBN 13: 9781609830519
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 136