IRC 2021 · Model

Chapter 13: General Mechanical Requirements

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

M1301.1 Scope The provisions of this chapter shall govern the installation of mechanical systems not specifically covered in other chapters applicable to mechanical systems. Installations of mechanical appliances, equipment and systems not addressed by this code shall comply with the applicable provisions of the International Fuel Gas Code and the International Mechanical Code.

Plain-English guides for this chapter
  1. M1301.1Scope
  2. M1301.1.1Flood-resistant installation
  3. M1301.2Identification
  4. M1301.3Installation of materials
  5. M1302.1Listed and labeled
  6. M1303.1Label information
  7. M1304.1Fuel types
  8. M1305.1Appliance access for inspection service, repair and replacement
  9. M1305.1.1Appliances in rooms
  10. M1305.1.2Appliances in attics
  11. M1305.1.3Appliances under floors
  12. M1305.1.3.1Ground clearance
  13. M1306.1Appliance clearance
  14. M1306.2Clearance reduction
  15. M1307.1General
  16. M1307.2Anchorage of appliances
  17. M1307.3Elevation of ignition source
  18. M1307.4Hydrogen-generating and refueling operations
  19. M1308.1Drilling and notching
  20. M1308.2Protection against physical damage

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