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Uniform Mechanical Code, 2006
- Preface
- Table of Contents [Go to Page]
- Start
- Table of Contents [Go to Page]
- Chapter 1 - Administration
- Chapter 2 - Definitions
- Chapter 3 - General Requirements
- Chapter 4 - Ventilation Air Supply
- Chapter 5 - Exhaust Systems
- Chapter 6 - Duct Systems
- Chapter 7 - Combustion Air
- Chapter 8 - Chimneys and Vents
- Chapter 9 - Installation of Specific Equipment
- Chapter 10 - Steam and Hot Water Boilers
- Chapter 11 - Refrigeration
- Chapter 12 - Hydronics
- Chapter 13 - Fuel Gas Piping
- Chapter 14 - Process Piping
- Chapter 15 - Solar Systems
- Chapter 16 - Stationary Fuel Cell Power Plants
- Chapter 17 - Standards
- Appendices Table of Contents [Go to Page]
- Appendix A Uniform Mechanical Code - Standard No. 2-2
- Appendix A Uniform Mechanical Code - Standard No. 6-2
- Appendix A Uniform Mechanical Code - Standard No. 6-5
- Appendix B - Procedures to Be Followed to Place Gas Equipment in Operation
- Appendix C - Installation and Testing of Oil (Liquid) Fuel-Fired Equipment
- Appendix D - Unit Conversion Tables
- Index
- Chapter 1 [Go to Page]
- Start
- Table of Contents
- CHAPTER 1 - ADMINISTRATION [Go to Page]
- Part I — General [Go to Page]
- 101.0 Title.
- 102.0 Purpose.
- 103.0 Scope.
- 104.0 Application to Existing MechanicalSystems.
- 105.0 Alternate Materials and Methods of Construction Equivalency.
- 106.0 Intent.
- 107.0 Testing.
- Part II — Organization and Enforcement [Go to Page]
- 108.0 Powers and Duties of the Authority Having Jurisdiction.
- 109.0 Unsafe Equipment.
- 110.0 Board of Appeals.
- 111.0 Violations.
- Part III — Permits and Inspections [Go to Page]
- 112.0 Permits.
- 113.0 Application for Permit.
- 114.0 Permit Issuance.
- 115.0 Fees.
- 116.0 Inspections.
- 117.0 Connection Approval.
- Chapter 2 [Go to Page]
- Start
- Table of Contents
- CHAPTER 2 - DEFINITIONS [Go to Page]
- 201.0 General.
- 202.0 Accepted Meanings.
- 203.0 –A–
- 204.0 –B–
- 205.0 –C–
- 206.0 –D–
- 207.0 –E–
- 208.0 –F–
- 209.0 –G–
- 210.0 –H–
- 211.0 –I–
- 212.0 –J–
- 213.0 –K–
- 214.0 –L–
- 215.0 –M–
- 216.0 –N–
- 217.0 –O–
- 218.0 –P–
- 219.0 –Q–
- 220.0 –R–
- 221.0 –S–
- 222.0 –T–
- 223.0 –U–
- 224.0 –V–
- 225.0 –W–
- 226.0 –X–
- 227.0 –Y–
- 228.0 –Z–
- Chapter 3 [Go to Page]
- Start
- Table of Contents
- CHAPTER 3 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS [Go to Page]
- 301.0 Scope.
- 302.0 Approval.
- 303.0 Connecting Gas Equipment.
- 304.0 Installation.
- 305.0 Access.
- 306.0 Automatic Control Devices.
- 307.0 Labeling.
- 308.0 Location.
- 309.0 Electrical Connections.
- 310.0 Condensate Wastes and Control.
- 311.0 Personnel Protection.
- 312.0 Air Filters.
- Chapter 4 [Go to Page]
- Start
- Table of Contents
- CHAPTER 4 - VENTILATION AIR SUPPLY [Go to Page]
- 401.0 General.
- 402.0 Ventilation Air.
- 403.0 Ventilation Rates.
- 404.0 Makeup Air.
- 405.0 Evaporative Cooling Systems.
- Chapter 5 [Go to Page]
- Start
- Table of Contents
- CHAPTER 5 - EXHAUST SYSTEMS [Go to Page]
- 501.0 Scope.
- Part I – Environmental Air Ducts and Product-Conveying Systems [Go to Page]
- 502.0 Definitions.
- 503.0 Motors, Fans, and Filters.
- 504.0 Environmental Air Ducts.
- 505.0 Design of Product-Conveying VentilationSystems.
- 506.0 Product-Conveying Ducts.
- Part II – Commercial Hoods and KitchenVentilation [Go to Page]
- 507.0 General Requirements.
- 508.0 Hoods.
- 509.0 Grease Removal Devices in Hoods.
- 510.0 Exhaust Duct Systems.
- 511.0 Air Movement.
- 512.0 Auxiliary Equipment.
- 513.0 Fire-Extinguishing Equipment.
- 514.0 Procedures for the Use and Maintenance ofEquipment.
- 515.0 Minimum Safety Requirements for CookingEquipment.
- 516.0 Recirculating Systems.
- 517.0 Solid-Fuel Cooking Operations.
- Chapter 6 [Go to Page]
- Start
- Table of Contents
- CHAPTER 6 - DUCT SYSTEMS [Go to Page]
- 601.0 Scope.
- 602.0 Material.
- 603.0 Quality of Material.
- 604.0 Installation of Ducts.
- 605.0 Insulation of Ducts.
- 606.0 Smoke Dampers, Fire Dampers, and CeilingDampers.
- 607.0 Ventilating Ceilings.
- 608.0 Use of Under-Floor Space as Supply Plenumfor Dwelling Units.
- 609.0 Automatic Shutoffs.
- Chapter 7 [Go to Page]
- Start
- Table of Contents
- CHAPTER 7 - COMBUSTION AIR [Go to Page]
- 701.0 Air for Combustion and Ventilation.
- Chapter 8 [Go to Page]
- Start
- Table of Contents
- CHAPTER 8 - CHIMNEYS AND VENTS [Go to Page]
- 801.0 Scope.
- 802.0 General.
- 803.0 Sizing of Category I Venting Systems.
- Chapter 9 [Go to Page]
- Start
- Table of Contents
- CHAPTER 9 - INSTALLATION OF SPECIFIC EQUIPMENT [Go to Page]
- 901.0 Scope.
- 902.0 General.
- 903.0 Air-Conditioning Equipment (Gas-Fired AirConditioners and Heat Pumps).
- 904.0 Central Heating Boilers and Furnaces.
- 905.0 Clothes Dryers.
- 906.0 Conversion Burners.
- 907.0 Decorative Appliances for Installation inVented Fireplaces.
- 908.0 Gas Fireplaces, Vented.
- 909.0 Non-Recirculating Direct Gas-FiredIndustrial Air Heaters.
- 910.0 Recirculating Direct Gas-Fired IndustrialAir Heaters.
- 911.0 Duct Furnaces.
- 912.0 Floor Furnaces.
- 913.0 Food Service Equipment, Floor Mounted.
- 914.0 Food Service Equipment Counter Appliances.
- 915.0 Hot Plates and Laundry Stoves.
- 916.0 Household Cooking Appliances.
- 917.0 Illuminating Appliances.
- 918.0 Incinerators, Commercial-Industrial.
- 919.0 Infrared Heaters.
- 920.0 Open-Top Broiler Units.
- 921.0 Outdoor Cooking Appliances.
- 922.0 Pool Heaters.
- 923.0 Refrigerators.
- 924.0 Room Heaters.
- 925.0 Stationary Gas Engines.
- 926.0 Gas-Fired Toilets.
- 927.0 Unit Heaters.
- 928.0 Wall Furnaces.
- 929.0 Appliances for Installation in ManufacturedHousing.
- 930.0 Small Ceramic Kilns.
- 931.0 Attic Furnace (Upright and Horizontal).
- Chapter 10 [Go to Page]
- Start
- Table of Contents
- CHAPTER 10 - STEAM AND HOT WATER BOILERS [Go to Page]
- 1001.0 Purpose.
- 1002.0 Scope.
- 1003.0 Workmanship.
- 1004.0 Definitions.
- 1005.0 Detailed Requirements.
- 1006.0 Expansion Tanks.
- 1007.0 Safety or Relief Valve Discharge.
- 1008.0 Shutoff Valves.
- 1009.0 Gas-Pressure Regulators.
- 1010.0 Low-Water Cutoff.
- 1011.0 Combustion Regulators – Safety Valves.
- 1012.0 Automatic Boilers.
- 1013.0 Clearance for Access.
- 1014.0 Boiler Rooms and Enclosures.
- 1015.0 Mounting.
- 1016.0 Floors.
- 1017.0 Chimneys or Vents.
- 1018.0 Drainage.
- 1019.0 Fuel Piping, Tanks, and Valves.
- 1020.0 Air for Combustion and Ventilation.
- 1021.0 Operating Adjustments and Instructions.
- 1022.0 Inspections and Tests.
- 1023.0 Operating Permit.
- 1024.0 Maintenance Inspection.
- 1025.0 Operation and Maintenance of Boilers andPressure Vessels.
- Chapter 11 [Go to Page]
- Start
- Table of Contents
- CHAPTER 11 - REFRIGERATION [Go to Page]
- 1101.0 Scope.
- Part I – Refrigeration Systems [Go to Page]
- 1102.0 Refrigerants.
- 1103.0 Refrigerant Classification.
- 1104.0 Classification of Refrigeration Systems.
- 1105.0 Requirements for Refrigerant and RefrigerationSystem Use.
- 1106.0 General Requirements.
- 1107.0 Refrigeration Machinery Rooms.
- 1108.0 Refrigeration Machinery Room Ventilation.
- 1109.0 Refrigeration Machinery Room Equipmentand Controls.
- 1110.0 Refrigerant Piping, Containers, and Valves.
- 1111.0 Erection of Refrigerant Piping.
- 1112.0 Refrigerant Control Valves.
- 1113.0 Pressure-Limiting Devices.
- 1114.0 Pressure-Relief Devices.
- 1115.0 Pressure-Relief Device Settings.
- 1116.0 Marking of Pressure-Relief Devices.
- 1117.0 Overpressure Protection.
- 1118.0 Discharge Piping.
- 1119.0 Special Discharge Requirements.
- 1120.0 Ammonia Discharge.
- 1121.0 Detection and Alarm Systems.
- 1122.0 Equipment Identification.
- 1123.0 Testing of Refrigeration Equipment.
- 1124.0 Maintenance and Operation.
- 1125.0 Storage of Refrigerants and Refrigerant Oils.
- Part II – Cooling Towers [Go to Page]
- 1126.0 General.
- 1127.0 Support and Anchorage.
- 1128.0 Water Supply.
- 1129.0 Drainage.
- 1130.0 Chemical Treatment Systems.
- 1131.0 Location.
- 1132.0 Electrical.
- 1133.0 Refrigerants and Hazardous Fluids.
- Chapter 12 [Go to Page]
- Start
- Table of Contents
- CHAPTER 12 - HYDRONICS [Go to Page]
- Part I – Steam and Water Piping [Go to Page]
- 1201.0 Scope.
- Part II – Hydronic Panel Heating Systems [Go to Page]
- 1202.0 Scope.
- 1203.0 Installation.
- 1204.0 Piping Materials.
- 1205.0 Piping Joints.
- 1206.0 Heat Sources.
- 1207.0 Testing.
- Chapter 13 [Go to Page]
- Start
- Table of Contents
- CHAPTER 13 - FUEL GAS PIPING [Go to Page]
- Part I – Fuel Piping [Go to Page]
- 1301.0 Scope.
- 1302.0 General.
- 1303.0 Definitions.
- 1304.0 Inspection.
- 1305.0 Certificate of Inspection.
- 1306.0 Authority to Render Gas Service.
- 1307.0 Authority to Disconnect.
- 1308.0 Temporary Use of Gas.
- 1309.0 Gas Piping System Design, Materials, andComponents.
- 1310.0 Venting of Gas Appliance PressureRegulators.
- 1311.0 Gas Piping Installation.
- 1312.0 Equipment Connections to Building Piping.
- 1313.0 Liquefied Petroleum Gas Facilities andPiping.
- 1314.0 Pressure Testing and Inspection.
- 1315.0 Interconnections between Gas-PipingSystems.
- 1316.0 Required Gas Supply.
- 1317.0 Required Gas Piping Size.
- Part II – Fuel Supply: Manufactured/Mobile Home Parks and Recreational Vehicle Parks [Go to Page]
- 1318.0 General.
- 1319.0 Gas Supply Connections.
- 1320.0 Single and Multiple ManufacturedHomesite Fuel Supply Systems.
- 1321.0 Manufactured Homesite Gas Shutoff Valve.
- 1322.0 Gas Meters.
- 1323.0 Multiple Manufactured Homesite FuelDistribution and Supply Systems.
- 1324.0 Manufactured Home Community NaturalGas Distribution Systems.
- 1325.0 Manufactured Home Community LP-GasSupply Systems.
- 1326.0 Installation of Cathodic Protection Systems.
- 1327.0 Required Gas Supply.
- 1328.0 Gas Pipe Sizing and Pressure.
- 1329.0 Gas Piping Materials.
- 1330.0 Gas Piping Installation.
- 1331.0 Liquefied Petroleum Gas Equipment.
- 1332.0 Oil Supply.
- 1333.0 Fuel Supply Systems Installation.
- 1334.0 Manufactured Home Accessory BuildingFuel Supply Systems.
- 1335.0 Community Building Fuel Supply Systemsin Manufactured Home Communities.
- 1336.0 Recreational Vehicle Park Fuel-GasEquipment and Installations.
- Chapter 14 [Go to Page]
- Start
- Table of Contents
- CHAPTER 14 - PROCESS PIPING [Go to Page]
- 1401.0 General.
- 1402.0 Definitions.
- 1403.0 Permit.
- 1404.0 Plans Required.
- 1405.0 Workmanship.
- 1406.0 Inspections.
- 1407.0 Piping and Tubing.
- Chapter 15 [Go to Page]
- Start
- Table of Contents
- CHAPTER 15 - SOLAR SYSTEMS
- Chapter 16 [Go to Page]
- Start
- Table of Contents
- CHAPTER 16 - STATIONARY FUEL CELL POWER PLANTS [Go to Page]
- 1601.0 Scope
- Chapter 17 [Go to Page]
- Start
- Table of Contents
- CHAPTER 17 - STANDARDS [Go to Page]
- 1701.0 Scope
- TABLE 17-1 —Standards for Equipment and Materials
- ABBREVIATIONS IN CHAPTER 17
- Appendices TOC [Go to Page]
- Start
- Table of Contents
- APPENDICES - TABLE OF CONTENTS
- Appendix A 2-2 [Go to Page]
- Start
- Table of Contents
- APPENDIX A 2-2 — STANDARD FOR GALVANIZED SHEET METALS
- Appendix A 6-2 [Go to Page]
- Start
- Table of Contents
- APPENDIX A 6-2 — STANDARD FOR METAL DUCTS [Go to Page]
- A.6.201 Scope.
- A.6.202 Definitions.
- A.6.203
- A.6.204 Support Requirements for Ducts.
- A.6.205 Complying Systems.
- Appendix A 6-5 [Go to Page]
- Start
- Table of Contents
- APPENDIX A 6-5 — STANDARD FOR INSTALLATION OF FACTORY-MADE AIR DUCTS [Go to Page]
- A.6.501 Scope
- Part A — Rigid Ducts [Go to Page]
- A.6.502 General
- A.6.503 Closure Systems
- A.6.504 Reinforcement
- A.6.505 Fire Dampers
- A.6.506 Hangers and Supports
- Part B — Flexible Ducts [Go to Page]
- A.6.507 Suitable Installations
- A.6.508 Connecting, Joining, and SplicingFlexible Duct
- A.6.509 Supporting Flexible Duct
- Appendix B [Go to Page]
- Start
- Table of Contents
- APPENDIX B - PROCEDURES TO BE FOLLOWED TO PLACE GAS EQUIPMENT IN OPERATION [Go to Page]
- B.1.0 Adjusting the Burner Input.
- B.2.0 Primary Air Adjustment.
- B.3.0 Safety Shutoff Devices.
- B.4.0 Automatic Ignition.
- B.5.0 Protective Devices.
- B.6.0 Checking the Draft.
- B.7.0 Operating Instructions.
- Appendix C [Go to Page]
- Start
- Table of Contents
- APPENDIX C - INSTALLATION AND TESTING OF OIL (LIQUID) FUEL-FIRED EQUIPMENT [Go to Page]
- C.1.0 General.
- Definitions
- C.2.0 Standards and Accepted Practices.
- C.3.0 Approval of Equipment.
- C.4.0 Placing Equipment in Operation.
- C.5.0 Pilot Operation.
- C.6.0 Burner Operation.
- C.7.0 Method of Test
- C.8.0
- C.9.0 Special Requirements Based on Btu/hInput.
- Appendix D [Go to Page]
- Start
- Table of Contents
- APPENDIX D - UNIT CONVERSION TABLES
- Index [Go to Page]
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- Table of Contents
- INDEX [Go to Page]
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