Adopts With Amendments
Chapter 9
Specific Appliances, Fireplaces, and Solid Fuel
International Mechanical Code 2021
[F] 901.1 Scope
Section 901.1 — 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] 901.1.1 Duct System Scope
Section 901.1.1 — Duct System 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] 901.2 Clearances
Section 901.2 — 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] 901.2.1 Specific Appliances Scope
Section 901.2.1 — Specific Appliances 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] 901.3 Refrigerant Quantity Limits
Section 901.3 — Refrigerant Quantity Limits. 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] 901.3.1 Furnace Clearances
Section 901.3.1 — Furnace 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] 901.4 Installation Requirements
Section 901.4 — Installation 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] 902.1 Refrigerant Piping
Section 902.1 — Refrigerant 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] 902.1.1 Hydronic Heating
Section 902.1.1 — Hydronic Heating. 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] 902.2 Floor Furnace Clearances
Section 902.2 — Floor Furnace 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] 902.2.1 Expansion Tanks
Section 902.2.1 — Expansion Tanks. 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] 902.3 Refrigerant Piping
Section 902.3 — Refrigerant 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] 902.4 Pressure Relief Devices
Section 902.4 — Pressure 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] 902.5 Refrigerant Leak Detection
Section 902.5 — Refrigerant 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] 903.1 IMC Wall Furnace Installation
Section 903.1 — IMC Wall Furnace 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] 903.1.1 Vented Wall Furnaces
Section 903.1.1 — Vented Wall Furnaces. 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] 903.2 Wall Furnace Clearances
Section 903.2 — Wall Furnace 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] 903.2.1 Outdoor Unit Clearance
Section 903.2.1 — Outdoor Unit Clearance. 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] 903.3 Unit Heater Ductwork
Section 903.3 — Unit Heater Ductwork. This section addresses mechanical system requirements including ventilation, ductwork, and equipment specifications. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
[F] 903.4 Suspended Unit Heater Clearances
Section 903.4 — Suspended Unit Heater 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] 904.1 Refrigeration Machinery Room Requirements
Section 904.1 — Refrigeration Machinery Room 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] 904.2 Unit Heater Clearance
Section 904.2 — Unit Heater Clearance. 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] 904.3 Vented Wall Furnace Installation
Section 904.3 — Vented Wall Furnace 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] 905.1 Unit Heaters
Section 905.1 — Unit Heaters. 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] 905.2 Infrared Heater Location
Section 905.2 — Infrared Heater Location. 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] 905.3 Infrared Heater Installation
Section 905.3 — Infrared Heater 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] 906.1 Infrared Heaters - Support
Section 906.1 — Infrared Heaters - Support. 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] 906.2 Warm Air Furnace Clearances
Section 906.2 — Warm Air Furnace 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] 906.3 Auxiliary Drain Pan
Section 906.3 — Auxiliary Drain Pan. This section covers plumbing system requirements. Specific sizing, materials, and installation methods are in the official code text. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
[F] 907.1 Duct Furnaces
Section 907.1 — Duct Furnaces. This section addresses mechanical system requirements including ventilation, ductwork, and equipment specifications. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
[F] 907.2 Refrigerant Piping
Section 907.2 — Refrigerant 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] 907.3 Refrigerant Safety
Section 907.3 — Refrigerant Safety. 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] 908.1 Fireplaces - Factory Built
Section 908.1 — Fireplaces - Factory Built. This section addresses fire protection and life safety requirements. Specific provisions depend on building type, occupancy, and construction classification. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
[F] 908.2 Unit Ventilator Sizing
Section 908.2 — Unit Ventilator Sizing. This section addresses mechanical system requirements including ventilation, ductwork, and equipment specifications. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
[F] 909.1 Fireplaces
Section 909.1 — Fireplaces. This section addresses fire protection and life safety requirements. Specific provisions depend on building type, occupancy, and construction classification. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
[F] 909.2 Heat Pump Installation
Section 909.2 — Heat Pump 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] 910.1 Fireplaces
Section 910.1 — Fireplaces. This section addresses fire protection and life safety requirements. Specific provisions depend on building type, occupancy, and construction classification. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
[F] 910.2 Evaporative Cooler Requirements
Section 910.2 — Evaporative Cooler 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] 913.1 General - Pellet Fuel-Burning Appliances
Section 913.1 — General - Pellet Fuel-Burning Appliances. This section covers fuel gas piping and equipment requirements. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
[F] 917.1 Heat Pumps
Section 917.1 — Heat Pumps. 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] 918.1 Absorption Systems
Section 918.1 — Absorption 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] 919.1 Evaporative Cooling Equipment
Section 919.1 — Evaporative Cooling 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] 920.1 Hydronic Piping Systems
Section 920.1 — Hydronic Piping 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] 921.1 Boilers
Section 921.1 — Boilers. 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] 923.1 Heat Pumps
Section 923.1 — Heat Pumps. 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] 930.1 Solar Thermal Systems
Section 930.1 — Solar Thermal Systems. This section addresses energy conservation requirements including thermal performance and building envelope specifications. 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.