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International Mechanical Code (IMC) 10 Question Practice

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1. Heat exchange equipment containing heat transfer fluids which are flammable shall comply with the International __________ Code.

A. Building

B. Fire

C. Mechanical

D. Plumbing

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2. An application to the board of appeals shall be filed within                            days after a notice has been served.

A. 90

B. 30

C. 20

D. 120

IMC 109.1

IMC 109.1

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3. Vented wall furnaces shall not circulate air from _________ to other parts of the building.

A. Bathrooms

B. Kitchens

C. Habitable rooms

D. Sleeping Rooms

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4. A permit is not required for a self-contained refrigeration system that contains a maximum of                                         pound(s) of refrigerant.

A. 20

B. 5

C. 1

D. 10

IMC 106.2 #7

IMC 106.2 #7

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5. The quality of water supplied to evaporative cooling equipment shall be in accordance with the ________.

A. Equipment manufacturers recommendation

B. International Plumbing Code

C. Listing of the pump

D. Regulating authority

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6. Provisions of an appendix do not apply unless                            .

A. specified in the code

B. applicable to unique conditions

C. specifically adopted

D. relevant to fire or life safety

IMC 102.2.1

IMC 102.2.1

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7. In general, floor furnaces shall have a minimum clearance from grade of not less than ________ inches.

A. 24

B. 18

C. 12

D. 6

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8. One set of construction documents shall be kept                               until completion of the project.

A. by the permit applicant

B. by the mechanical contractor

C. by the design professional in responsible charge

D. at the job site

IMC 106.4.6

IMC 106.4.6

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9. Fireplace stoves shall be tested in accordance with UL  __________________

A. 127

B. 737

C. 797

D. 1482

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10. When a building permit is issued, the construction documents shall be stamped                                .

A. “Approved”

B. “Approved for Construction”

C. “Reviewed for Code Compliance”

D. “Accepted as Reviewed”

IMC 106.4.1

IMC 106.4.1

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