2018 Mechanical Chapter 14

Where solar system piping is part of the potable water distribution system and all components are listed for potable use, cross-connection protection measures are _.

• prohibited
• required
• of no value
• not required
• Exception

Roof-mounted solar collectors that meet the Rqmt.s for ___. are exempt from the bldg. code's general roof covering Rqmt.s.

• foam plastic
• plastic skylights
• plastic roof panels
• plastic glazing
• Exception

IMC Chapter 14 specifically regulates the design and INSTLN intended to use solar thermal energy for space heating and cooling, domestic HW heating, swimming pool heating or _ heating.

• exterior slab
• nonindustrial
• industrial
• process
• 1401.1

Potable water supplies to solar systems shall be protected against contamination in accordance with the _.

• County Health Department
• State Environmental Agency
• Clean Water Act of 1964
• International Plumbing Code
• 1401.2

Equip. and appliances in solar thermal systems shall be installed in accordance with the _.

• industry practices
• submitted plans and specifications
• design professional’s instructions
• manufacturer’s instructions
• 1401.4

Access shall be provided to solar thermal equip. for _ purposes.

• heat reduction
• air circulation
• maintenance
• inspection
• 1402.2

Solar thermal systems shall not obstruct any bldg. component requiring _.

• cleaning or repair
• repair or replacement
• replacement or operation
• operation or access
• 1402.2

Solar thermal systems with pressurized fluids shall be protected against pressures and temperatures exceeding design limitations with a _ valve.

• pop-off
• drain-down
• temperature-reduction
• pressure and temperature relief
• 1402.3

Solar thermal system components subject to a vacuum during shutdown shall be protected with vacuum _.

• breakers
• relief valves
• stops
• check valves
• 1402.3.2

System components shall be protected from any freezing that may be encountered during _.

• the operation of the system
• the initial start-up process
• testing of the system
• periods of system nonoperation
• 1402.4