2021 International Mechanical Code
(2021 IMC) Questions With 100%Verified
AnswersA+GRADED
historic
(Section 102.6 Historic Buildings) - correct answer...✔✔The provisions of this code
shall not be mandatory for existing buildings or structures identified and classified by the
state or local jurisdiction as __________ buildings.
condensate
(Section 202 General definitions) - correct answer...✔✔The liquid that condenses from
a gas (including flue gas) caused by a reduction in temperature.
Specific
(102.1 General) - correct answer...✔✔Where there is a conflict between a general
requirement and a specific require, the __________ requirement shall govern.
the code
(the IMC, Section 102.8.1 Conflicts) - correct answer...✔✔Where conflicts occur
between provisions of the IMC and the referenced standards, the provisions of
__________ __________ shall apply.
liable
(Section 104.8 Liability) - correct answer...✔✔When authorized employees enforce this
code they shall not be held _________, when acting in good faith and without malice.
interpretations
(Section 104.1) - correct answer...✔✔The code official shall have the authority to
render __________ of the IMC.
in writing
reasons why
(Section 105.2 Alternative materials, design and methods of construction and
equipment) - correct answer...✔✔Where the code official finds that a proposed
alternative material does not comply with the intent of the code provisions, the code
AGRADESOLUTIONS
,official shall respond __________ __________, stating the __________ __________ it
was not approved.
180
(Section 106.4.3 Expiration) - correct answer...✔✔Permits shall expire and become null
and void if the work authorized is not commenced within __________ days of issuance.
One
(Section 106.4.4 Extensions) - correct answer...✔✔How many extensions of an
unexpired permit is the code official authorized to grant if reasonable cause is
demonstrated?
before
(Section 108.2 Required inspections and testing, Item 1) - correct answer...✔✔
underground inspections shall be made after trenches or ditches are excavated and
bedded, piping installed, and _________ backfill is put in place
prior
(Section 108.2 Required inspections and testing, Item 2) - correct answer...✔✔Rough-
in inspection shall be made after the roof, framing, fireblocking and bracing are in place
and all ducting and other components to be concealed are complete, and __________
to the installation of wall or ceiling membranes.
completion
(Section 108.2 Required inspections and testing, Item 3) - correct answer...✔✔Final
inspection shall be made upon _________ of the mechanical system.
separate
(Section 115.4 Violation Penalties) - correct answer...✔✔Each day a code violation
continues after due notice has been served shall be deemed a __________ offense
disconnection
(Section 112.3 Authority to order disconnection of energy sources) - correct answer...✔
✔The code official shall have the authority to authorize _________ of utility service to a
building, structure, or mechanical system regulated by the IMC and referenced codes
and standards in the case of emergency where necessary to eliminate an immediate
hazard to life or property.
AGRADESOLUTIONS
, clearance
(Section 202 General Definitions) - correct answer...✔✔The minimum distance through
air measured between the heat-producing surface of the mechanical appliance, device
or equipment and the surface of the combustible material or assembly.
air condition
(Section 202 General definitions) - correct answer...✔✔the treatment of air so as to
control simultaneously the temperature humidity, cleanness and distribution of the air to
meet the requirements of a conditioned space.
air condition system
(Section 202 General definitions) - correct answer...✔✔a system that consists of heat
exchangers, blowers, filters, supply, exhaust and return ducts, and shall include any
apparatus installed in connection therewith.
return air
(Section 202 General definitions) - correct answer...✔✔air removed from an approved
conditioned space or location recirculated or exhausted.
British thermal unit
(section 202 general definitions) - correct answer...✔✔BTU is the abbreviation for
__________ __________ __________, which is the quantity of heat required to raise
the temperature of 1 pound of water 1°F.
high heat appliance
(Section 202 General definitions, APPLIANCE TYPE) - correct answer...✔✔any
appliance in which the products of combustion at the point of entrance to the flue under
normal operating conditions have a temperature greater 2,000°F.
low heat appliance
(residential appliance, Section 202 General definitions, APPLIANCE TYPE) - correct
answer...✔✔Any appliance in which the products of combustion at the point of
entrance to the flue under normal operating conditions have a temperature of 1,000°F or
less.
medium heat appliance
AGRADESOLUTIONS
(2021 IMC) Questions With 100%Verified
AnswersA+GRADED
historic
(Section 102.6 Historic Buildings) - correct answer...✔✔The provisions of this code
shall not be mandatory for existing buildings or structures identified and classified by the
state or local jurisdiction as __________ buildings.
condensate
(Section 202 General definitions) - correct answer...✔✔The liquid that condenses from
a gas (including flue gas) caused by a reduction in temperature.
Specific
(102.1 General) - correct answer...✔✔Where there is a conflict between a general
requirement and a specific require, the __________ requirement shall govern.
the code
(the IMC, Section 102.8.1 Conflicts) - correct answer...✔✔Where conflicts occur
between provisions of the IMC and the referenced standards, the provisions of
__________ __________ shall apply.
liable
(Section 104.8 Liability) - correct answer...✔✔When authorized employees enforce this
code they shall not be held _________, when acting in good faith and without malice.
interpretations
(Section 104.1) - correct answer...✔✔The code official shall have the authority to
render __________ of the IMC.
in writing
reasons why
(Section 105.2 Alternative materials, design and methods of construction and
equipment) - correct answer...✔✔Where the code official finds that a proposed
alternative material does not comply with the intent of the code provisions, the code
AGRADESOLUTIONS
,official shall respond __________ __________, stating the __________ __________ it
was not approved.
180
(Section 106.4.3 Expiration) - correct answer...✔✔Permits shall expire and become null
and void if the work authorized is not commenced within __________ days of issuance.
One
(Section 106.4.4 Extensions) - correct answer...✔✔How many extensions of an
unexpired permit is the code official authorized to grant if reasonable cause is
demonstrated?
before
(Section 108.2 Required inspections and testing, Item 1) - correct answer...✔✔
underground inspections shall be made after trenches or ditches are excavated and
bedded, piping installed, and _________ backfill is put in place
prior
(Section 108.2 Required inspections and testing, Item 2) - correct answer...✔✔Rough-
in inspection shall be made after the roof, framing, fireblocking and bracing are in place
and all ducting and other components to be concealed are complete, and __________
to the installation of wall or ceiling membranes.
completion
(Section 108.2 Required inspections and testing, Item 3) - correct answer...✔✔Final
inspection shall be made upon _________ of the mechanical system.
separate
(Section 115.4 Violation Penalties) - correct answer...✔✔Each day a code violation
continues after due notice has been served shall be deemed a __________ offense
disconnection
(Section 112.3 Authority to order disconnection of energy sources) - correct answer...✔
✔The code official shall have the authority to authorize _________ of utility service to a
building, structure, or mechanical system regulated by the IMC and referenced codes
and standards in the case of emergency where necessary to eliminate an immediate
hazard to life or property.
AGRADESOLUTIONS
, clearance
(Section 202 General Definitions) - correct answer...✔✔The minimum distance through
air measured between the heat-producing surface of the mechanical appliance, device
or equipment and the surface of the combustible material or assembly.
air condition
(Section 202 General definitions) - correct answer...✔✔the treatment of air so as to
control simultaneously the temperature humidity, cleanness and distribution of the air to
meet the requirements of a conditioned space.
air condition system
(Section 202 General definitions) - correct answer...✔✔a system that consists of heat
exchangers, blowers, filters, supply, exhaust and return ducts, and shall include any
apparatus installed in connection therewith.
return air
(Section 202 General definitions) - correct answer...✔✔air removed from an approved
conditioned space or location recirculated or exhausted.
British thermal unit
(section 202 general definitions) - correct answer...✔✔BTU is the abbreviation for
__________ __________ __________, which is the quantity of heat required to raise
the temperature of 1 pound of water 1°F.
high heat appliance
(Section 202 General definitions, APPLIANCE TYPE) - correct answer...✔✔any
appliance in which the products of combustion at the point of entrance to the flue under
normal operating conditions have a temperature greater 2,000°F.
low heat appliance
(residential appliance, Section 202 General definitions, APPLIANCE TYPE) - correct
answer...✔✔Any appliance in which the products of combustion at the point of
entrance to the flue under normal operating conditions have a temperature of 1,000°F or
less.
medium heat appliance
AGRADESOLUTIONS
