Revised for 2005, Code Check HVAC, 2nd edition is an indispensable reference of the latest international mechanical codes for homeowners and professional builders. It provides comprehensive information on essential heating, ventilation, and air conditioning codes and the principles behind them. Its durable, laminated pages and flipchart format make it a perfect job-site resource.

Updated to the current Uniform Mechanical Code and International Residential Code, Code Check HVAC was compiled by certified inspectors with more than 54 years combined experience. Clear language, illustrations, and tables work together to create an easy-to-use and easy-to-understand reference for homeowners and professional builders alike.

Cut code-violation callbacks and make sure all of your jobs meet the highest safety standards with this HVAC edition of the popular Code Check series.

INTRODUCTION Key Codes Abbreviations

Appliance Access & Location

Appliance Installation Electric Heat Forced Air

Air-Conditioning & Heat Pumps

Ducts

Combustion Air

Exhaust Ventilation Ranges Dryers

Water Heaters Boilers Hydronics

Water Heaters

Wall & Floor Furnaces

Oil & Propane

Natural-Gas Piping

Oil & Gas Venting

Fireplaces, Wood Stoves, & Chimneys

Glossary

Code Check HVAC is a condensed field guide to the most commonly cited code violations and installation issues with residential mechanical systems. It is not a formal interpretation; the ones who decide what is to code are the authorities administering the building department in your area. Consult with them before beginning any construction project.

There are essentially two families of mechanical codes at this time. One is the International Codes, and in particular the International Residential Code, and the other is the alliance of the Uniform codes and the NFPA codes. We have utilized several of these codes to emphasize their similarities and the common safety principles at the root of all these codes. Check with your building department to determine the codes and editions applicable in your area.