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  • ICC IMC Code and Commentary : 2015

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    IMC® Code and Commentary

    Available format(s):  Hardcopy, PDF

    Superseded date:  18-07-2020

    Language(s):  English

    Published date:  01-01-2015

    Publisher:  International Code Council (ICC)

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    CHAPTER 1 SCOPE AND ADMINISTRATION
    CHAPTER 2 DEFINITIONS
    CHAPTER 3 GENERAL REGULATIONS
    CHAPTER 4 VENTILATION
    CHAPTER 5 EXHAUST SYSTEMS
    CHAPTER 6 DUCT SYSTEMS
    CHAPTER 7 COMBUSTION AIR
    CHAPTER 8 CHIMNEYS AND VENTS
    CHAPTER 9 SPECIFIC APPLIANCES, FIREPLACES AND SOLID
               FUEL-BURNING EQUIPMENT
    CHAPTER 10 BOILERS, WATER HEATERS AND PRESSURE VESSELS
    CHAPTER 11 REFRIGERATION
    CHAPTER 12 HYDRONIC PIPING
    CHAPTER 13 FUEL OIL PIPING AND STORAGE
    CHAPTER 14 SOLAR SYSTEMS
    CHAPTER 15 REFERENCED STANDARDS
    APPENDIX A CHIMNEY CONNECTOR PASS-THROUGHS
    APPENDIX B RECOMMENDED PERMIT FEE SCHEDULE
    INDEX

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    This code shall regulate the design, installation, maintenance, alteration and inspection of mechanical systems that are permanently installed and utilized to provide control of environmental conditions and related processes within buildings.

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    Document Type Standard
    Product Note THIS STANDARD ALSO REFERS TO ASME BPVC—2010/2011 ADDENDA,ASME CSD-1—2011,
    Publisher International Code Council (ICC)
    Status Superseded
    Superseded By
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