Adopts With Amendments
Chapter 14
Solar Thermal Systems
International Mechanical Code 2021
[F] 1401.1 Solar Thermal Systems - Scope
Section 1401.1 — Solar Thermal Systems - Scope. This section establishes the scope, applicability, and administrative provisions for enforcement of this code. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
[F] 1401.1.1 Solar Thermal System General
Section 1401.1.1 — Solar Thermal System General. This section addresses energy conservation requirements including thermal performance and building envelope specifications. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
[F] 1401.2 Process Piping Materials
Section 1401.2 — Process Piping Materials. This section specifies construction material requirements and standards. Refer to the official code for specific material specifications and testing standards. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
[F] 1401.2.1 Solar Thermal Collectors
Section 1401.2.1 — Solar Thermal Collectors. This section addresses energy conservation requirements including thermal performance and building envelope specifications. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
[F] 1401.3 Hydronic Piping Materials
Section 1401.3 — Hydronic Piping Materials. This section specifies construction material requirements and standards. Refer to the official code for specific material specifications and testing standards. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
[F] 1401.4 Listed Equipment
Section 1401.4 — Listed Equipment. This section establishes specific code requirements. Refer to the official code text for detailed provisions, exceptions, and referenced standards. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
[F] 1401.5 Permits and Inspections
Section 1401.5 — Permits and Inspections. This section establishes specific code requirements. Refer to the official code text for detailed provisions, exceptions, and referenced standards. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
[F] 1401.6 Oil Supply Systems
Section 1401.6 — Oil Supply Systems. This section establishes specific code requirements. Refer to the official code text for detailed provisions, exceptions, and referenced standards. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
[F] 1402.1 Solar Collector Installation
Section 1402.1 — Solar Collector Installation. This section establishes specific code requirements. Refer to the official code text for detailed provisions, exceptions, and referenced standards. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
[F] 1402.1.1 Heat Transfer Fluid
Section 1402.1.1 — Heat Transfer Fluid. This section establishes specific code requirements. Refer to the official code text for detailed provisions, exceptions, and referenced standards. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
[F] 1402.2 Collector Installation - Roof Mounting
Section 1402.2 — Collector Installation - Roof Mounting. This section establishes specific code requirements. Refer to the official code text for detailed provisions, exceptions, and referenced standards. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
[F] 1402.2.1 Heat Transfer Fluid
Section 1402.2.1 — Heat Transfer Fluid. This section establishes specific code requirements. Refer to the official code text for detailed provisions, exceptions, and referenced standards. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
[F] 1402.3 Collector Installation - Wind Loads
Section 1402.3 — Collector Installation - Wind Loads. This section covers structural design and loading requirements. Specific values and calculation methods are defined in the official code text. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
[F] 1402.4 Collector Installation - Clearances
Section 1402.4 — Collector Installation - Clearances. This section establishes specific code requirements. Refer to the official code text for detailed provisions, exceptions, and referenced standards. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
[F] 1402.5 Piping Material Selection
Section 1402.5 — Piping Material Selection. This section specifies construction material requirements and standards. Refer to the official code for specific material specifications and testing standards. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
[F] 1402.6 Joining Methods
Section 1402.6 — Joining Methods. This section establishes specific code requirements. Refer to the official code text for detailed provisions, exceptions, and referenced standards. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
[F] 1402.7 Valve Requirements
Section 1402.7 — Valve Requirements. This section establishes specific code requirements. Refer to the official code text for detailed provisions, exceptions, and referenced standards. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
[F] 1402.8 Underground Piping
Section 1402.8 — Underground Piping. This section establishes specific code requirements. Refer to the official code text for detailed provisions, exceptions, and referenced standards. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
[F] 1403.1 Heat Transfer Fluids
Section 1403.1 — Heat Transfer Fluids. This section establishes specific code requirements. Refer to the official code text for detailed provisions, exceptions, and referenced standards. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
[F] 1403.1.1 Solar Piping Installation
Section 1403.1.1 — Solar Piping Installation. This section establishes specific code requirements. Refer to the official code text for detailed provisions, exceptions, and referenced standards. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
[F] 1403.2 Heat Transfer Fluids - Toxicity
Section 1403.2 — Heat Transfer Fluids - Toxicity. This section establishes specific code requirements. Refer to the official code text for detailed provisions, exceptions, and referenced standards. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
[F] 1403.2.1 Insulation of Solar Piping
Section 1403.2.1 — Insulation of Solar Piping. This section addresses energy conservation requirements including thermal performance and building envelope specifications. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
[F] 1403.3 Heat Transfer Fluids - Freeze Protection
Section 1403.3 — Heat Transfer Fluids - Freeze Protection. This section establishes specific code requirements. Refer to the official code text for detailed provisions, exceptions, and referenced standards. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
[F] 1403.4 Heat Transfer Fluids - Flash Point
Section 1403.4 — Heat Transfer Fluids - Flash Point. This section establishes specific code requirements. Refer to the official code text for detailed provisions, exceptions, and referenced standards. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
[F] 1403.5 Hydrostatic Testing
Section 1403.5 — Hydrostatic Testing. This section establishes specific code requirements. Refer to the official code text for detailed provisions, exceptions, and referenced standards. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
[F] 1403.6 Pneumatic Testing
Section 1403.6 — Pneumatic Testing. This section establishes specific code requirements. Refer to the official code text for detailed provisions, exceptions, and referenced standards. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
[F] 1403.7 Indoor Tank Limitations
Section 1403.7 — Indoor Tank Limitations. This section establishes specific code requirements. Refer to the official code text for detailed provisions, exceptions, and referenced standards. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
[F] 1404.1 Solar Piping Insulation
Section 1404.1 — Solar Piping Insulation. This section addresses energy conservation requirements including thermal performance and building envelope specifications. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
[F] 1404.1.1 Fill and Vent Piping
Section 1404.1.1 — Fill and Vent Piping. This section establishes specific code requirements. Refer to the official code text for detailed provisions, exceptions, and referenced standards. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
[F] 1404.2 Thermal Storage - Insulation
Section 1404.2 — Thermal Storage - Insulation. This section addresses energy conservation requirements including thermal performance and building envelope specifications. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
[F] 1404.3 Thermal Storage - Pressure Relief
Section 1404.3 — Thermal Storage - Pressure Relief. This section addresses energy conservation requirements including thermal performance and building envelope specifications. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
[F] 1404.4 Thermal Storage - Supports
Section 1404.4 — Thermal Storage - Supports. This section addresses energy conservation requirements including thermal performance and building envelope specifications. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
[F] 1404.5 Corrosion Protection
Section 1404.5 — Corrosion Protection. This section establishes specific code requirements. Refer to the official code text for detailed provisions, exceptions, and referenced standards. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
[F] 1404.6 Thermal Insulation
Section 1404.6 — Thermal Insulation. This section addresses energy conservation requirements including thermal performance and building envelope specifications. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
[F] 1404.7 Overfill Prevention
Section 1404.7 — Overfill Prevention. This section establishes specific code requirements. Refer to the official code text for detailed provisions, exceptions, and referenced standards. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
[F] 1405.1 Piping Materials
Section 1405.1 — Piping Materials. This section specifies construction material requirements and standards. Refer to the official code for specific material specifications and testing standards. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
[F] 1405.2 Piping Insulation
Section 1405.2 — Piping Insulation. This section addresses energy conservation requirements including thermal performance and building envelope specifications. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
[F] 1405.3 Piping Expansion
Section 1405.3 — Piping Expansion. This section establishes specific code requirements. Refer to the official code text for detailed provisions, exceptions, and referenced standards. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
[F] 1405.4 Safety Relief Devices
Section 1405.4 — Safety Relief Devices. This section establishes specific code requirements. Refer to the official code text for detailed provisions, exceptions, and referenced standards. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
[F] 1405.5 Emergency Shutoff
Section 1405.5 — Emergency Shutoff. This section establishes specific code requirements. Refer to the official code text for detailed provisions, exceptions, and referenced standards. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
[F] 1405.6 Leak Detection
Section 1405.6 — Leak Detection. This section establishes specific code requirements. Refer to the official code text for detailed provisions, exceptions, and referenced standards. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
[F] 1406.1 Controls
Section 1406.1 — Controls. This section establishes specific code requirements. Refer to the official code text for detailed provisions, exceptions, and referenced standards. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
[F] 1406.2 Overheat Protection
Section 1406.2 — Overheat Protection. This section establishes specific code requirements. Refer to the official code text for detailed provisions, exceptions, and referenced standards. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
[F] 1406.3 Maintenance Access
Section 1406.3 — Maintenance Access. This section establishes specific code requirements. Refer to the official code text for detailed provisions, exceptions, and referenced standards. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
[F] 1406.4 Decommissioning Requirements
Section 1406.4 — Decommissioning Requirements. This section establishes specific code requirements. Refer to the official code text for detailed provisions, exceptions, and referenced standards. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
Code sections are sourced from the International Code Council (ICC) and NFPA. Refer to ICC Digital Codes or NFPA for the authoritative source documents.