IMC(International Mechanical Code) Study Guide
In a specific case, if there is a conflict in code provisions regarding the
specification of different materials or methods of construction the
_________________requirement shall apply. - accurate answers-most restrictive
In bearing partitions, wood studs may be cut or notched to a maximum depth
of ______________percent of stud depth. - accurate answers-25%
The mechanical provisions of the International Residential Code are
applicable to one and two family dwellings and town houses a maximum of
___________ stories above grade plane in height. - accurate answers-Three
An application to the board of appeals shall be filed within _____________ days
after the notice has been served. - accurate answers-20 Days
All portions of active or passive smoke control systems shall be capable of
continued operation after detection of the fire event for a minimum of
__________ minutes, but not less than 1.5 times the calculated egress time. -
accurate answers-20 Minutes
The permitted temperature of air in flexible ducts or flexible air connectors
shall be less than ______ deg F - accurate answers-250 deg F
Commercial clothes dryer exhaust ducts shall be installed a minimum of
__________ inches from combustible materials. - accurate answers-6 inches
A certificate of test shall be provided for all refrigeration systems containing
___ pounds or more of refrigerant. - accurate answers-55 pounds
,In sizing a closed-type expansion tank, which of the following criteria is not
required? A. average operating temp B. fill pressure C. atmospheric pressure
D. minimum operating pressure - accurate answers-D. minimum operating
pressure
When a building permit is issued, the construction documents shall be
stamped _______. - accurate answers-Approved
where exterior openings are utilized for obtaining the required ventilation air,
the minimum openable ventilating area to the outdoors shall be __________
percent of the floor area being ventilated. - accurate answers-4%
Type L vents shall terminate a minimum of __________ feet above the highest
point of the roof penetration. - accurate answers-2 feet
In dry-cleaning rooms, the exhaust system for a Type 2 dry-cleaning system
shall be designed to provide an exhaust air flow rate of _______ CFM per square
foot of floor area. - accurate answers-1 CFM
Noncanopy-type hoods shall be located a maximum of __________ feet above the
cooking surface. - accurate answers-3 feet
Unless the hood is closed to the appliance side by a noncombustible wall or
panel, the inside lower edge of a canopy-type Type II commercial hood shall
overhang or extend a minimum horizontal distance of __________ inches beyond
the edge of the appliance surface. - accurate answers-6 inches
If the static head with a vent pipe filled with oil exceeds ________ pounds per
square inch, the tank shall be designed for the maximum imposed static head.
- accurate answers-10 pounds per square inch
, The termination point for a duct intended to exhaust flammable vapors shall
be located a minimum of __________ feet from any property line. - accurate
answers-30 Feet
Air intake openings on structures in flood hazard areas shall __________. -
accurate answers-be at or above the designed flood level
Duct insulation for a makeup air duct shall be installed a minimum of __________
inches from a Type 1 hood, unless the insulation is noncombustible or listed
for the application. - accurate answers-18 inches
Where an auxiliary drain pan with a separate drain line is utilized for
condensate disposal, it shall have a minimum pan depth of _________ inches. -
accurate answers-1 1/2 inches
Smoke detectors shall be installed in return air system with a minimum
design capacity greater than _________ CFM. - accurate answers-2000 CFM
In a fuel oil piping system, the gauging of inside tanks by means of _____________
shall not be permitted. - accurate answers-measuring sticks shall not be
permitted
Mechanical systems for uninhabited spaces shall automatically operate when
the humidity exceeds ___________ Percent - accurate answers-60%
As a portion of a refuse conveying system, an exhaust outlet serving a low-
heat appliance (800°) shall terminate a minimum of __________ feet above the
roof opening. - accurate answers-3 feet above the roof opening
In a specific case, if there is a conflict in code provisions regarding the
specification of different materials or methods of construction the
_________________requirement shall apply. - accurate answers-most restrictive
In bearing partitions, wood studs may be cut or notched to a maximum depth
of ______________percent of stud depth. - accurate answers-25%
The mechanical provisions of the International Residential Code are
applicable to one and two family dwellings and town houses a maximum of
___________ stories above grade plane in height. - accurate answers-Three
An application to the board of appeals shall be filed within _____________ days
after the notice has been served. - accurate answers-20 Days
All portions of active or passive smoke control systems shall be capable of
continued operation after detection of the fire event for a minimum of
__________ minutes, but not less than 1.5 times the calculated egress time. -
accurate answers-20 Minutes
The permitted temperature of air in flexible ducts or flexible air connectors
shall be less than ______ deg F - accurate answers-250 deg F
Commercial clothes dryer exhaust ducts shall be installed a minimum of
__________ inches from combustible materials. - accurate answers-6 inches
A certificate of test shall be provided for all refrigeration systems containing
___ pounds or more of refrigerant. - accurate answers-55 pounds
,In sizing a closed-type expansion tank, which of the following criteria is not
required? A. average operating temp B. fill pressure C. atmospheric pressure
D. minimum operating pressure - accurate answers-D. minimum operating
pressure
When a building permit is issued, the construction documents shall be
stamped _______. - accurate answers-Approved
where exterior openings are utilized for obtaining the required ventilation air,
the minimum openable ventilating area to the outdoors shall be __________
percent of the floor area being ventilated. - accurate answers-4%
Type L vents shall terminate a minimum of __________ feet above the highest
point of the roof penetration. - accurate answers-2 feet
In dry-cleaning rooms, the exhaust system for a Type 2 dry-cleaning system
shall be designed to provide an exhaust air flow rate of _______ CFM per square
foot of floor area. - accurate answers-1 CFM
Noncanopy-type hoods shall be located a maximum of __________ feet above the
cooking surface. - accurate answers-3 feet
Unless the hood is closed to the appliance side by a noncombustible wall or
panel, the inside lower edge of a canopy-type Type II commercial hood shall
overhang or extend a minimum horizontal distance of __________ inches beyond
the edge of the appliance surface. - accurate answers-6 inches
If the static head with a vent pipe filled with oil exceeds ________ pounds per
square inch, the tank shall be designed for the maximum imposed static head.
- accurate answers-10 pounds per square inch
, The termination point for a duct intended to exhaust flammable vapors shall
be located a minimum of __________ feet from any property line. - accurate
answers-30 Feet
Air intake openings on structures in flood hazard areas shall __________. -
accurate answers-be at or above the designed flood level
Duct insulation for a makeup air duct shall be installed a minimum of __________
inches from a Type 1 hood, unless the insulation is noncombustible or listed
for the application. - accurate answers-18 inches
Where an auxiliary drain pan with a separate drain line is utilized for
condensate disposal, it shall have a minimum pan depth of _________ inches. -
accurate answers-1 1/2 inches
Smoke detectors shall be installed in return air system with a minimum
design capacity greater than _________ CFM. - accurate answers-2000 CFM
In a fuel oil piping system, the gauging of inside tanks by means of _____________
shall not be permitted. - accurate answers-measuring sticks shall not be
permitted
Mechanical systems for uninhabited spaces shall automatically operate when
the humidity exceeds ___________ Percent - accurate answers-60%
As a portion of a refuse conveying system, an exhaust outlet serving a low-
heat appliance (800°) shall terminate a minimum of __________ feet above the
roof opening. - accurate answers-3 feet above the roof opening
