Part 6- INTERNATIONAL MECHANICAL CODE

   CHAPTER 2: DEFINITIONS

202 General Definitions

A manually or automatically controlled device to regulate draft or the rate of flow of air or combustion gases.

Damper

• access

• damper

• boiler

• condenser

Answer explanation

Notes: Review Volume damper within the Damper definition

 

    CHAPTER 2: DEFINITIONS

202 General Definitions

The liquid that condenses from a gas (including flue gas) caused by a reduction in temperature.

• steam

• compressor

• pressurize

• condensate

    CHAPTER 5: EXHAUST SYSTEMS

501.3 Exhaust discharge

The air removed by every mechanical exhaust system shall be discharged ___________.

• attic

• roof

• outdoors

• indoors

   CHAPTER 9: SPECIFIC APPLIANCES, FIREPLACES, AND SOLID FUEL-BURNING EQUIPMENT

910.2 Placement

A floor furnace shall not be placed closer than ________ inches to the nearest wall, and wall register models shall not be placed closer than _____ inches to a corner.

6 inches / 6 inches

• 4 inches /

  4 inches

• 6 inches /

  6 inches

• 8 inches /

  8 inches

• 10 inches /

  8 inches

Answer explanation

Notes: The minimum 6-inch clearance to a wall does not apply to wall register models

  CHAPTER 7: COMBUSTION AIR

701.1 Scope

The requirements for combustion and dilution air for gas-fired appliances shall be in accordance with the __________ _____ _____ _____ .

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Answer explanation

Notes: The combustion air requirement for gas-fired appliances is entirely located in IFGC.

    CHAPTER 5 : EXHAUST SYSTEMS

508.1.1 Makeup air temperature

The temperature differential between makeup air in a commercial kitchen and the air in the conditioned space shall not exceed ________ ° F .

• 8 ° F

• 10 ° F

• 12 ° F

• 15 ° F

Answer explanation

Notes: Except where the added heating and cooling loads of the makeup air do not exceed the capacity of the HVAC system

   CHAPTER 2: DEFINITIONS

202 General Definitions

An assembly of connected ducts, plenums, fittings, registers, grilles and hoods through which air is conducted from the space or spaces and exhausted to the outdoor atmosphere.

• mechanical systems

• Exhaust Systems

• Duct System

• Refrigeration System

   CHAPTER 9: SPECIFIC APPLIANCES, FIREPLACES, AND SOLID FUEL-BURNING EQUIPMENT

909.5 Manual shutoff valve

Vented wall furnaces shall have a manual shutoff valve installed _______ of all controls.

• last

• after

• ahead

• before

  CHAPTER 5: EXHAUST SYSTEMS

504.8.4.3 Dryer Exhaust Duct Power Ventilations Length

The maximum length of a dryer exhaust duct exceeding 35 feet shall be determined by the installation instructions of the dryer manufacturer or the ________ ________ ________ _______ _________ manufacturer.

 

 

Answer explanation

Notes: Domestic dryer exhaust duct power ventilators shall listed and labeled to UL 705 and installed in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.

   CHAPTER 2: DEFINITIONS

202 General Definitions

Any appliance in which the products of combustions at the point of entrance to the flue under normal operating conditions have a temperature of more than 1,000° F, but not greater than 2,000° F.

• automatic appliance

• high-heat appliance

• Medium-heat appliance

• low-heat appliance