ICC IMC International Mechanical Code : 2021
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International Mechanical Code
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01-01-2021
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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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Standard
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978-1-60983-964-2
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186
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THIS STANDARD ALSO REFERS TO ANSI/ACCA 1 Manual D—2016,ANSI/ASHRAE/ACCA 183—2007 (reaffirmed 2014),ASHRAE 170-2017,ASHRAE 180-2012,ASME B16.5-2015,ASME B16.26-2016,ASME BPVC—2015,ASME CSD-1—2015,CPSC August 2011. Title 15,CSA B137.2—16,B137.3—16,B137.6—16,B137.9—16,B137.10—16,CSA C22.2 No. 218.1—M89(R2011),CSA B137.1—16,CSA B137.5—16,CSA B137.11—16,CSA B137.18—13,America FC1—2012,29 CFR Part 1910.1000 (2015),29 CFR Part 1910.1025 (2015),FDA Title 15,FDA Title 21,WW-P-325B (1976),IECC—18: International Energy Conservation Code,IFGC—18: International Fuel Gas Code,ANSI/IIAR 3—2012,ANSI/IIAR 4—2015,NAIMA AH116—09,NBBI NBIC—2011,ANSI/SMACNA 1999,ANSI/SMACNA 2004,SMACNA 2015,IBC—21: International Building Code®,ICC 900/SRCC Standard 300—20: Solar Thermal System Standard,ICC 901/SRCC Standard 100—20: Solar Thermal Collector Standard,IECC—21: International Energy Conservation Code®,IFC—21: International Fire Code®,IFGC—21: International Fuel Gas Code,IPC—21: International Plumbing Code®,IRC—21: International Residential Code,ANSI/IIAR 4—2020,ANSI/IIAR 5—2019,ANSI/ACCA 10 Manual SPS—2010 RA 2017,CSA B137.3—17,CSA B137.6—17,CSA B137.9—17,CSA B137.10—17,UL1369-18
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International Code Council (ICC)
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| ASTM F 3226/F3226M : 2016 | Standard Specification for Metallic Press-Connect Fittings for Piping and Tubing Systems |
| NFPA 91 : 2015 | EXHAUST SYSTEMS FOR AIR CONVEYING OF VAPORS, GASES, MISTS, AND PARTICULATE SOLIDS |
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| UL 268A:4ED 2008-12-11 | Smoke Detectors for Duct Application |
| ASTM F 2389 : 2015 | Standard Specification for Pressure-rated Polypropylene (PP) Piping Systems |
| UL 103:11ED 2010-10-15 | Factory-Built Chimneys for Residential Type and Building Heating Appliances |
| UL 555:7ED 2006-07-12 | Fire Dampers |
| ASTM B 210/B210M : 2019 : REV A | Standard Specification for Aluminum and Aluminum-Alloy Drawn Seamless Tubes |
| ASTM B 43 : 2015 | Standard Specification for Seamless Red Brass Pipe, Standard Sizes |
| ASTM B 280 : 2013 | Standard Specification for Seamless Copper Tube for Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Field Service |
| NFPA 31:2020 | Standard for the Installation of Oil-Burning Equipment |
| ASTM D 2241 : 2015 | Standard Specification for Poly(Vinyl Chloride) (PVC) Pressure-Rated Pipe (SDR Series) |
| ASTM F 2098 : 2008 | Standard Specification for Stainless Steel Clamps for Securing SDR9 Cross-linked Polyethylene (PEX) Tubing to Metal Insert and Plastic Insert Fittings |
| ASTM F 437 : 2015 | Standard Specification for Threaded Chlorinated Poly(Vinyl Chloride) (CPVC) Plastic Pipe Fittings, Schedule 80 |
| UL 896:5ED 1993-07-29 | Oil-Burning Stoves |
| UL 1046:4ED 2010-02-05 | Grease Filters for Exhaust Ducts |
| ASTM B 813 : 2010 | Standard Specification for Liquid and Paste Fluxes for Soldering of Copper and Copper Alloy Tube |
| UL 791:5ED 2006-11-10 | Residential Incinerators |
| UL 731:6ED 2018-01-31 | Oil-Fired Unit Heaters |
| ASHRAE 15:2016 | |
| NFPA 96 : 2017 | VENTILATION CONTROL AND FIRE PROTECTION OF COMMERCIAL COOKING OPERATIONS |
| UL 1820:4ED 2004-10-15 | Fire Test of Pneumatic Tubing for Flame and Smoke Characteristics |
| ASTM F 714 : 2013 | Standard Specification for Polyethylene (PE) Plastic Pipe (DR-PR) Based on Outside Diameter |
| NFPA 30A : 2018 | MOTOR FUEL DISPENSING FACILITIES AND REPAIR GARAGES |
| ASTM F 876 : 2015 : REV A | Standard Specification for Crosslinked Polyethylene (PEX) Tubing |
| ASTM A 536 : 1984 : R2014 | Standard Specification for Ductile Iron Castings |
| NFPA 80 : 2019 | Standard for Fire Doors and Other Opening Protectives |
| UL 864:10ED 2014-12-01 | Standard for Control Units and Accessories for Fire Alarm Systems |
| NSF 358-2:2017 | POLYPROPYLENE PIPE AND FITTINGS FOR WATER-BASED GROUND-SOURCE 'GEOTHERMAL' HEAT PUMP SYSTEMS |
| ASTM D 2412 : 2011 | Standard Test Method for Determination of External Loading Characteristics of Plastic Pipe by Parallel-Plate Loading |
| ANSI/MSS SP-58:2018 | PIPE HANGERS AND SUPPORTS Materials, Design, Manufacture, Selection, Application, and Installation (ANSI-approved American National Standard) |
| AWWA C151/A21.51 : 2009 | DUCTILE-IRON PIPE, CENTRIFUGALLY CAST |
| ASTM F 2159 : 2014 | Standard Specification for Plastic Insert Fittings Utilizing a Copper Crimp Ring for SDR9 Cross-linked Polyethylene (PEX) Tubing and SDR9 Polyethylene of Raised Temperature (PE-RT) Tubing |
| UL 207:8ED 2009-04-20 | Standard for Refrigerant-Containing Components and Accessories, Nonelectrical |
| ASTM D 2467 : 2015 | Standard Specification for Poly(Vinyl Chloride) (PVC) Plastic Pipe Fittings, Schedule 80 |
| ASTM E 814 : 2013 : REV A | Standard Test Method for Fire Tests of Penetration Firestop Systems |
| ASTM E 2336 : 2016 | Standard Test Methods for Fire Resistive Grease Duct Enclosure Systems |
| UL 900:8ED 2015-04-21 | Air Filter Units |
| ASTM A 234/A234M : 2015 | Standard Specification for Piping Fittings of Wrought Carbon Steel and Alloy Steel for Moderate and High Temperature Service |
| NSF/ANSI 358-1:2020 | Polyethylene Pipe and Fittings for Water-Based Ground-Source "Geothermal" Heat Pump Systems<br> |
| UL 343:9ED 2008-12-17 | Pumps for Oil-Burning Appliances |
| UL 1479:4ED 2015-06-10 | Fire Tests of Penetration Firestops |
| ASTM F 2769 : 2014 | Standard Specification for Polyethylene of Raised Temperature (PE-RT) Plastic Hot and Cold-Water Tubing and Distribution Systems |
| ASTM B 491/B491M : 2015 | Standard Specification for Aluminum and Aluminum-Alloy Extruded Round Tubes for General-Purpose Applications |
| ASTM F 441/F441M : 2015 | Standard Specification for Chlorinated Poly(Vinyl Chloride) (CPVC) Plastic Pipe, Schedules 40 and 80 |
| UL 2200:2ED 2012-06-01 | Standard for Stationary Engine Generator Assemblies |
| ASTM D 3035 : 2015 | Standard Specification for Polyethylene (PE) Plastic Pipe (DR-PR) Based on Controlled Outside Diameter |
| ASTM A 106/A106M : 2014 | Standard Specification for Seamless Carbon Steel Pipe for High-Temperature Service |
| UL 730:5ED 2003-08-29 | Oil-Fired Wall Furnaces |
| NFPA 262:2019 | Standard Method of Test for Flame Travel and Smoke of Wires and Cables for Use in Air-Handling Spaces |
| ASTM A 181/A181M : 2014 | Standard Specification for Carbon Steel Forgings, for General-Purpose Piping |
| ASTM F 2855 : 2012 | Standard Specification for Chlorinated Poly(Vinyl Chloride)/Aluminum/Chlorinated Poly(Vinyl Chloride) (CPVC-AL-CPVC) Composite Pressure Tubing |
| ASTM E 84 : 2016 | Standard Test Method for Surface Burning Characteristics of Building Materials |
| ASTM D 1693 : 2015 | Standard Test Method for Environmental Stress-Cracking of Ethylene Plastics |
| ASTM F 1281 : 2011 | Standard Specification for Crosslinked Polyethylene/Aluminum/Crosslinked Polyethylene (PEX-AL-PEX) Pressure Pipe |
| ASHRAE 51 : 2007 | LABORATORY METHODS OF TESTING FANS FOR CERTIFIED AERODYNAMIC PERFORMANCE RATING |
| NFPA 704 : 2017 | STANDARD SYSTEM FOR THE IDENTIFICATION OF THE HAZARDS OF MATERIALS FOR EMERGENCY RESPONSE |
| ASTM F 1282 : 2010 | Standard Specification for Polyethylene/Aluminum/Polyethylene (PE-AL-PE) Composite Pressure Pipe |
| ASTM B 361 : 2016 | Standard Specification for Factory-Made Wrought Aluminum and Aluminum-Alloy Welding Fittings |
| UL 378:4ED 2006-10-27 | Standard for Draft Equipment |
| ASTM B 75/B75M : 2011 | Standard Specification for Seamless Copper Tube |
| NFPA 82 : 2019 | Incinerators and Waste and Linen Handling Systems and Equipment |
| ASTM D 3309 : 1996 : REV A : R2002 | Standard Specification for Polybutylene (PB) Plastic Hot- and Cold-Water Distribution Systems (Withdrawn 2010) |
| ASTM B 828 : 2002 : R2010 | Standard Practice for Making Capillary Joints by Soldering of Copper and Copper Alloy Tube and Fittings |
| ASTM A 707/A707M : 2019 | Standard Specification for Forged Carbon and Alloy Steel Flanges for Low-Temperature Service |
| ANSI/ASHRAE/IES Standard 90.1 : 2019 | Energy Standard for Buildings Except Low-Rise Residential Buildings<br> |
| UL 2075:2ED 2013-03-05 | Gas and Vapor Detectors and Sensors |
| UL 726:7ED 1995-11-30 | Oil-Fired Boiler Assemblies |
| ASTM D 3261 : 2012 : EDT 1 | Standard Specification for Butt Heat Fusion Polyethylene (PE) Plastic Fittings for Polyethylene (PE) Plastic Pipe and Tubing |
| ASTM A 254/A254M : 2012 | Standard Specification for Copper-Brazed Steel Tubing |
| ASTM F 2434 : 2014 | Standard Specification for Metal Insert Fittings Utilizing a Copper Crimp Ring for SDR9 Cross-linked Polyethylene (PEX) Tubing and SDR9 Cross-linked Polyethylene/Aluminum/Cross-linked Polyethylene (PEX-AL-PEX) Tubing |
| UL 1618:2ED 2015-10-23 | Wall Protectors, Floor Protectors, and Hearth Extensions |
| UL 181:11ED 2013-07-25 | Factory-Made Air Ducts and Air Connectors |
| ASTM A 53/A53M : 2012 | Standard Specification for Pipe, Steel, Black and Hot-Dipped, Zinc-Coated, Welded and Seamless |
| UL 723:11ED 2018-04-19 | Test for Surface Burning Characteristics of Building Materials |
| ASTM B 302 : 2012 | Standard Specification for Threadless Copper Pipe, Standard Sizes |
| UL 959:9ED 2010-12-17 | Medium Heat Appliance Factory-Built Chimneys |
| NFPA 85:2019 | Boiler and Combustion Systems Hazards Code |
| NFPA 58:2020 | Liquefied Petroleum Gas Code. |
| ASTM A 126 : 2004 : R2014 | Standard Specification for Gray Iron Castings for Valves, Flanges, and Pipe Fittings |
| ASTM B 32 : 2008 : R2014 | Standard Specification for Solder Metal |
| UL 2024:5ED 2014-03-25 | Cable Routing Assemblies and Communications Raceways |
| ASTM F 442/F442M : 2013 : EDT 1 | Standard Specification for Chlorinated Poly(Vinyl Chloride) (CPVC) Plastic Pipe (SDR–PR) |
| UL 499:14ED 2014-11-07 | Electric Heating Appliances |
| ASTM A 420/A420M : 2014 | Standard Specification for Piping Fittings of Wrought Carbon Steel and Alloy Steel for Low-Temperature Service |
| NFPA 105:2019 | Standard for Smoke Door Assemblies and Other Opening Protectives<br> |
| ASTM B 68/B68M : 2011 | Standard Specification for Seamless Copper Tube, Bright Annealed |
| AWWA C901 : 2017 | POLYETHYLENE (PE) PRESSURE PIPE AND TUBING, 3/4 IN. (19 MM) THROUGH 3 IN. (76 MM), FOR WATER SERVICE |
| UL 2518:1ED 2016-07-12 | Air Dispersion Systems |
| ASTM F 2806 : 2010 : R2015 | Standard Specification for Acrylonitrile-Butadiene-Styrene (ABS) Plastic Pipe (Metric SDR-PR) |
| ASTM A 312/A312M : 2017 | Standard Specification for Seamless, Welded, and Heavily Cold Worked Austenitic Stainless Steel Pipes |
| NSF/ANSI 358-4:2018 | Polyethylene of Raised Temperature (PE-RT) Tubing and Fittings for Water-Based Ground-Source (Geothermal) Heat Pump Systems |
| ASHRAE 62.1 : 2016 | VENTILATION FOR ACCEPTABLE INDOOR AIR QUALITY |
| ASTM D 2235 : 2004 : R2011 | Standard Specification for Solvent Cement for Acrylonitrile-Butadiene-Styrene (ABS) Plastic Pipe and Fittings |
| ASTM A 105/A105M : 2018 | Standard Specification for Carbon Steel Forgings for Piping Applications |
| ASTM A 539 : 1999 | Standard Specification for Electric-Resistance-Welded Coiled Steel Tubing for Gas and Fuel Oil Lines (Withdrawn 2004) |
| ANSI/ASSE Z359.1 : 2016 | The Fall Protection Code |
| AWWA C110/A21.10 : 2012 | DUCTILE-IRON AND GRAY-IRON FITTINGS |
| UL 2221:2ED 2010-08-13 | Standard for Tests of Fire Resistive Grease Duct Enclosure Assemblies |
| UL 1978:4ED 2010-12-13 | Grease Ducts |
| UL 1815:5ED 2012-02-29 | Nonducted Heat Recovery Ventilators |
| ASTM D 56 : 2005 : R2010 | Standard Test Method for Flash Point by Tag Closed Cup Tester |
| ASTM C 411 : 2011 | Standard Test Method for Hot-Surface Performance of High-Temperature Thermal Insulation |
| ASTM F 1807 : 2015 | Standard Specification for Metal Insert Fittings Utilizing a Copper Crimp Ring for SDR9 Cross-linked Polyethylene (PEX) Tubing and SDR9 Polyethylene of Raised Temperature (PE-RT) Tubing |
| NFPA 72:2019 | National Fire Alarm and Signaling Code |
| UL 729:6ED 2003-08-29 | Oil-Fired Floor Furnaces |
| ASTM B 135 : 2010 | Standard Specification for Seamless Brass Tube |
| ASTM D 2846/D2846M : 2014 | Standard Specification for Chlorinated Poly(Vinyl Chloride) (CPVC) Plastic Hot- and Cold-Water Distribution Systems |
| NFPA 853:2020 | Standard for the Installation of Stationary Fuel Cell Power Systems |
| ASTM D 2996 : 2001 : R2007 : EDT 1 | Standard Specification for Filament-Wound "Fiberglass" (Glass-Fiber-Reinforced Thermosetting-Resin) Pipe |
| ASTM F 493 : 2014 | Standard Specification for Solvent Cements for Chlorinated Poly(Vinyl Chloride) (CPVC) Plastic Pipe and Fittings |
| ASTM F 1055 : 2013 | Standard Specification for Electrofusion Type Polyethylene Fittings for Outside Diameter Controlled Polyethylene and Crosslinked Polyethylene (PEX) Pipe and Tubing |
| ASTM F 1924 : 2012 | Standard Specification for Plastic Mechanical Fittings for Use on Outside Diameter Controlled Polyethylene Gas Distribution Pipe and Tubing |
| ASTM B 819 : 2000 : R2011 | Standard Specification for Seamless Copper Tube for Medical Gas Systems |
| ASME B31.9 : 2014 | BUILDING SERVICES PIPING |
| UL 507:10ED 2017-11-09 | Electric Fans |
| NSF 358-3 : 2016 | CROSS-LINKED POLYETHYLENE (PEX) PIPE AND FITTINGS FOR WATER-BASED GROUND-SOURCE (GEOTHERMAL) HEAT PUMP SYSTEMS |
| ASTM F 439 : 2013 | Standard Specification for Chlorinated Poly (Vinyl Chloride) (CPVC) Plastic Pipe Fittings, Schedule 80 |
| UL 586:9ED 2009-08-14 | High-Efficiency, Particulate, Air Filter Units |
| ASTM D 2466 : 2015 | Standard Specification for Poly(Vinyl Chloride) (PVC) Plastic Pipe Fittings, Schedule 40 |
| ASTM D 2464 : 2015 | Standard Specification for Threaded Poly(Vinyl Chloride) (PVC) Plastic Pipe Fittings, Schedule 80 |
| ASME B16.9 : 2012 | FACTORY-MADE WROUGHT BUTTWELDING FITTINGS |
| NFPA 70 : 2020 | National Electrical Code (NEC) Softbound |
| ASTM F 1960 : 2015 | Standard Specification for Cold Expansion Fittings with PEX Reinforcing Rings for Use with Cross-linked Polyethylene (PEX) Tubing |
| ASTM B 42 : 2015 : REV A | Standard Specification for Seamless Copper Pipe, Standard Sizes |
| UL 109:6ED 1997-06-19 | Standard for Tube Fittings for Flammable and Combustible Fluids, Refrigeration Service, and Marine Use |
| ASTM A 334/A334M : 2004 : REV A : R2016 | Standard Specification for Seamless and Welded Carbon and Alloy-Steel Tubes for Low-Temperature Service |
| UL 2846:1ED 2014-05-30 | Fire Test of Plastic Water Distribution Plumbing Pipe for Visible Flame and Smoke Characteristics |
| NFPA 37 : 2018 | INSTALLATION AND USE OF STATIONARY COMBUSTION ENGINES AND GAS TURBINES |
| ASTM D 2282 : 1999 : R2005 | Standard Specification for Acrylonitrile-Butadiene-Styrene (ABS) Plastic Pipe (Withdrawn 2007) |
| ASTM A 395/A395M : 1999 : R2014 | Standard Specification for Ferritic Ductile Iron Pressure-Retaining Castings for Use at Elevated Temperatures |
| ASTM C 315 : 2007 : R2011 | Standard Specification for Clay Flue Liners and Chimney Pots |
| ASTM B 251 : 2010 | Standard Specification for General Requirements for Wrought Seamless Copper and Copper-Alloy Tube |
| UL 263:14ED 2011-06-21 | Fire Tests of Building Construction and Materials |
| UL 181A:4ED 2013-01-08 | Closure Systems for Use With Rigid Air Ducts |
| NFPA 69 : 2019 | Standard on Explosion Prevention Systems |
| ASTM D 2683 : 2014 | Standard Specification for Socket-Type Polyethylene Fittings for Outside Diameter-Controlled Polyethylene Pipe and Tubing |
| ASTM F 438 : 2015 | Standard Specification for Socket-Type Chlorinated Poly(Vinyl Chloride) (CPVC) Plastic Pipe Fittings, Schedule 40 |
| ASTM F 2623 : 2014 | Standard Specification for Polyethylene of Raised Temperature (PE-RT) SDR 9 Tubing |
| NSF/ANSI 14 : 2019 | Plastics Piping System Components and Related Materials |
| ASTM F 1476 : 2007 : R2013 | Standard Specification for Performance of Gasketed Mechanical Couplings for Use in Piping Applications |
| ASTM E 2231 : 2015 | Standard Practice for Specimen Preparation and Mounting of Pipe and Duct Insulation Materials to Assess Surface Burning Characteristics |
| ASTM B 1003 : 2016 | Standard Specification for Seamless Copper Tube for Linesets |
| ASTM D 2737 : 2012 : REV A | Standard Specification for Polyethylene (PE) Plastic Tubing |
| UL 1482:7ED 2011-04-25 | Solid-Fuel Type Room Heaters |
| ASTM A 240/A240M : 2017 | Standard Specification for Chromium and Chromium-Nickel Stainless Steel Plate, Sheet, and Strip for Pressure Vessels and for General Applications |
| ASTM F 3253 : 2017 | Standard Specification for Crosslinked Polyethylene (PEX) Tubing with Oxygen Barrier for Hot- and Cold-Water Hydronic Distribution Systems |
| ASTM D 1527 : 1999 : R2005 | Standard Specification for Acrylonitrile-Butadiene-Styrene (ABS) Plastic Pipe, Schedules 40 and 80 (Withdrawn 2014) |
| NFPA 286 : 2019 | Fire Tests for Evaluating Contribution of Wall and Ceiling Interior Finish to Room Fire Growth |
| NFPA 92 : 2018 | SMOKE CONTROL SYSTEMS |
| ASTM D 3278 : 1996 : R2011 | Standard Test Methods for Flash Point of Liquids by Small Scale Closed-Cup Apparatus (Withdrawn 2020) |
| NFPA 211:2019 | Standard for Chimneys, Fireplaces, Vents, and Solid Fuel–Burning Appliances |
| UL 1887:3ED 2004-10-15 | Fire Test of Plastic Sprinkler Pipe for Visible Flame and Smoke Characteristics |
| ASTM F 1548 : 2001 : R2012 | Standard Specification for Performance of Fittings for Use with Gasketed Mechanical Couplings Used in Piping Applications |
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