IMC 2021 · Model

Chapter 10: Boilers Water Heaters And Pressure Vessels

20 sections in this chapter of the IMC 2021 model text — not Model's amended edition.

1001.1 Scope This chapter shall govern the installation, alteration and repair of boilers, water heaters and pressure vessels. Exceptions:1.Pressure vessels used for unheated water supply.2.Portable unfired pressure vessels and Interstate Commerce Commission containers.3.Containers for bulk oxygen and medical gas.4.Unfired pressure vessels having a volume of 5 cubic feet (0.14 m3) or less operating at pressures not exceeding 250 pounds per square inch (psi) (1724 kPa) and located within…

  1. 1001.1Scope
  2. 1002.1General
  3. 1002.2Water heaters utilized for space heating
  4. 1002.2.1Sizing
  5. 1002.3Supplemental water-heating devices
  6. 1003.1General
  7. 1003.2Piping
  8. 1003.3Welding
  9. 1004.1Standards
  10. 1004.2Installation
  11. 1004.3Working clearance
  12. 1004.4Mounting
  13. 1005.1Valves
  14. 1005.2Potable water supply
  15. 1006.1Safety valves for steam boilers
  16. 1006.2Safety relief valves for hot water boilers
  17. 1006.3Pressure relief for pressure vessels
  18. 1007.1General
  19. 1008.1General
  20. 1009.1Where required

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