2018 International Mechanical Code®
Establishes minimum regulations for mechanical systems using prescriptive and performance-related provisions. The IMC was developed with broad-based principles that make possible the use of new materials, methods and design. For the most current adoptions details go to International Code Adoptions
Important changes include:
- Added coverage of pollution control units.
 - A new exception was added to recognize Type I kitchen hoods listed for clearances to combustibles of less than 18 inches.
 - Added coverage for a newer type of non-metallic duct, phenolic duct.
 - New coverage for high volume large diameter fans (HVLD), also referred to as high volume low speed (HVLS) fans.
 - Relaxed requirements for sealing of duct joints and seams for Snap- and Button-lock duct joints located within the thermal envelope.
 
| Description: Links | |
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| Pages | 152 | 
| Language | English | 
| Publisher | ICC | 
| Code Year | 2018 | 
        





