2018 International Mechanical Code - Mechanical TAC

IMC Code Change No.	IMC Section 	Change Summary b/t 2015 IMC and 2018 IMC	Change Summary b/t 2017 FMC and 2018 IMC	Staff comments	
		Chapter 2 Definitions			
M1-15	202	Changes text of definition “OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMIT (OEL).” The WEEL values previously issued are now issued by Toxicology Excellence for Risk Assessment (TERA) Occupational Alliance for Risk Science (OARS).  Changes to reflect this.  This change is consistent with addendum d to ASHRAE Standard 34-2013.

Cost Impact: Will not increase the cost of construction.
This proposal simply updates a definition to indicate what organization is responsible for WEEL values, which has no impact on construction cost.
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M2-15	202	Changes text of definitions “ACCESS (TO)” and “READY ACCESS (TO).” Removes from text the term “Door” to limit confusion in regards to other definitions of doors.  The proposal intends to distinguish egress doors from cabinet doors, access doors and alcove doors and intends to prevent these definitions from being misinterpreted as prohibiting room and closet doors.

Cost Impact: Will not increase the cost of construction.
This proposal will not increase the cost of construction because no additional labor, materials, equipment, appliances or
devices are mandated beyond what is currently required by the code nor are the code requirements made more stringent.
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M3-15	202	Changes to text of definition “COMMERCIAL COOKING APPLIANCES.” The revised definition dumps the appliance laundry list and describes what would be considered as commercial food service establishments, which is the intent of the definition. Chapter 5 determines where hoods are required, not this definition.

Cost Impact: Will not increase the cost of construction.
This proposal will not increase the cost of construction because no additional labor, materials, equipment, appliances or
devices are mandated beyond what is currently required by the code nor are the code requirements made more stringent.
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M5-15	202	Changes text of definition “MACHINERY ROOM.” Language and clarifies that not all rooms that contain refrigeration equipment are machinery rooms. The proposal is consistent with ASHRAE 15 and IIAR 2 language.  The code change was further modified by the Committee.  The modification coordinates the language with that found in IIAR 2 and clearly
specifies the two conditions that define a machinery room.

Cost Impact: Will not increase the cost of construction.
This proposal is a clarification that should have no impact on the cost of construction
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M6-15	202	Changes to text of definition “PIPING.” The proposal removes brass because brass is a copper-alloy and copper-alloy is the term used to identify materials manufactured where copper is the base metal and includes brass and bronze

Cost Impact: Will not increase the cost of construction.
This proposal will not increase the cost of construction as this change is only to update the name of a material that is already in the code.
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M8-15	202	Changes definition “PRESS JOINT” to definition “PRESS-CONNECT JOINT.” The only change in this proposal is to replace the term "PRESS" with the industry recognized term "PRESS-CONNECT".

Cost Impact: Will not increase the cost of construction.
This change is merely replacing a term, and is not a substantive technical change.
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M9-15	202	Changes to text of definition “VENTILATION” 
Simplify definition. The revised definition is open such that it will recognize any means of supplying the outdoor air, such as by supply fans with relief fans or gravity openings and by means of exhaust fans and supply fans or gravity intake openings. This code change was further modified by public comment to remove the words "at an approximate equal rate."

Cost Impact: Will not increase the cost of construction.
This proposal will not increase the cost of construction because no additional labor, materials, equipment, appliances or
devices are mandated beyond what is currently required by the code nor are the code requirements made more stringent.
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M11-15	303.7	Revises text of Section 303.7 “Pit locations.”  This proposal is just for correlation between codes for consistency. Proposal correlates with Sections 306.1 and 304.10 of the IMC.  The code change was further modified by the Committee.  The modification makes the proposal consistent with Section 304.10 of the IMC.

Cost Impact: Will not increase the cost of construction
This proposal is just for correlation between codes for consistency.
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M12-15	303.9
901.5	Adds new sections 303.9 “Fireplaces in Group I-2 Condition 2 occupancies.” and 901.5 “Solid fuel-burning fireplaces and appliances in Group I-2 Condition 2.” Put forth by the Adhoc Healthcare Committee to clarify, restrict and limit the ignition source hazards in healthcare occupancies 

Cost Impact: Will not increase the cost of construction
Wood burning fireplaces are not permitted by the federal CMS regulations; therefore, there is no change in cost of construction.
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M13-15	Table 305.4	Change to text of Table 305.4 “PIPING SUPPORT SPACING”. This proposal modifies the spacing for piping material support 

Cost Impact: Will not increase the cost of construction
This proposal modifies the spacing for piping material support into the code and thus the code with this proposal added will not cause the cost of construction to increase, and could decrease the cost as less support is required for larger pipe.
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M14-15	Table 305.4	Change to text of Table 305.4 “PIPING SUPPORT SPACING”. Changes to piping material support and removes brass because brass is a copper-alloy and copper-alloy is the term used to identify materials manufactured where copper is the base metal.  The code change was further modified by the Committee.  The modification recognizes the different
support practice for pipe verses tube.

Cost Impact: Will not increase the cost of construction
The proposal will not impact the cost of construction as it is only changing the material terminology and combining it this the copper section of this table.
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M15-15, Part I	306.1.1	Deletes section 306.1.1 “Central furnaces.” Deleted as the section has become antiquated.

Cost Impact: Will not increase the cost of construction
This proposal will not increase the cost of construction because no additional labor, materials, equipment, appliances or
devices are mandated beyond what is currently required by the code nor are the code requirements made more stringent
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M17-15	307.2.2	Modifies text of Section 307.2.2 “Drain pipe materials and sizes.”  Addition of copper alloy to list of approved materials.

Cost Impact: Will not increase the cost of construction
This proposal is adding a material use in the field and will not impact the cost of construction.
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M22-15	Table 401.5	Changes text of Table 401.5 “OPENING SIZES IN LOUVERS, GRILLES AND SCREENS PROTECTING AIR INTAKE OPENINGS”. Addition of clarification to table for rectangular, square, and round openings via footnote “a.”

Cost Impact: Will not increase the cost of construction
This proposal will not increase the cost of construction because no additional labor, materials, equipment, appliances or
devices are mandated beyond what is currently required by the code nor are the code requirements made more stringent.
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M24-15	403.3.1.1, Table 403.3.1.1	Changes text of Table 403.3.1.1 “MINIMUM VENTILATION RATES.” This proposal is to update the existing ventilation rate table in the IMC. Standard 62.1 is the source material for this table, and this updates the table to match the ventilation rates in 62.1-2013.

Cost Impact: Will increase the cost of construction. the cost of construction may increase in refrigerated warehouses/freezers, and warehouses as there will now need to be mechanical ventilation in those spaces
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M25-15	403.3.2.4	Adds new Section 403.3.2.4 “Systems controls.” Labeling of air ventilation systems to indicate system function to occupants. The modification clarifies that the text applies to controls
within dwelling units. The code change was further modified by the Committee.  The modification clarifies that the text applies to controls within dwelling units and better aligns the text with the proponent's reason statement.
Cost Impact: Will increase the cost of construction.
This proposal is expected to have minimal cost impacts, as it simply involves labeling equipment for its intended purpose.
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M26-15	403.3.2.4	Adds new section 403.3.2.4 “Ventilating Equipment”. And adds new standard ANSI/AMCA 210-ANSI/ASHRAE 51-07.  Exhaust equipment shall be listed and labeled to provide min required air flow.

Cost Impact: Will increase the cost of construction
Over 12,000 ventilating equipment products are labeled and listed in the HVI directory. For these products, there will be no incremental cost associated with this change. For equipment that is not currently tested, listed, and labeled, the incremental costs are highly dependent upon volume of the specific products sold.
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M27-15	404.1	Changes text of Section 404.1 “Enclosed parking garages” and adds new standard UL 2075-13 Standard for Gas and Vapor Detectors and Sensors. This proposal clarifies that the detectors required by this section must be listed to UL 2075 and installed in accordance with their listing

Cost Impact: Will increase the cost of construction. Listed UL 2075 detectors might be marginally more expensive than non-listed detectors
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M28-15	404.1, 404.2	Changes text of Section 404.1 “Enclosed parking garages.” It also deletes Section 404.2. Section 404.2 is being rolled into Section 404.1.  It clarifies that the exhaust system either has to run constantly or it has to run automatically.

Cost Impact: Will not increase the cost of construction
This proposal will not increase the cost of construction because no additional labor, materials, equipment, appliances or
devices are mandated beyond what is currently required by the code nor are the code requirements made more stringent.
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M30-15	501.2, 506.1, 507.1, 507.1.2, 509.1	Changes text of Section 501.2 “Independent system required”, 506.1 “General”, 507.1 “General”, 507.12 Domestic cooking appliances used for commercial purposes”, 509.1 “Where required”.  This code change is intended to clarify that hoods and fire suppression systems are required where the hazard justifies such protection, regardless of the type of equipment being covered.  The code change was further modified by the Committee.  The modification clarifies that the exhaust
system is designed for both the appliance and the cooking process.

Cost Impact: Will not increase the cost of construction
The code change is for purposes of clarification, and does not change the overall requirements of the section, thus will not
change the cost of compliance
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M37-15	504.4	Changes text of Section 504.4 “Exhaust installation” to clarify that dryer ducts must be sealed in accordance with 603.9

Cost Impact: Will not increase the cost of construction
The requirement has always been in the code to seal ducts. This code change proposal just reminds you that it is also required for dryer ducts within the section that regulates dryer ducts.
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M38-15	504.4.1	Adds new section 504.4.1 “Exhaust termination outlet and passageway size.”

Cost Impact: Will increase the cost of construction
The cost of the vent terminal may be higher.
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M42-15	504.8.2	Modifies text of 504.8.2 “Duct installation.” Changes to cavity size language to allow installation of the ducts without deformation.  The code change was further modified by the Committee.  The modification eliminates an exact
dimension.

Cost Impact: Will increase the cost of construction. There is an added cost of adding furring strips to a 2 x 4 wall.	Same as change between 2015 IMC and 2018 IMC		
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M44-15	505, 505.1, 505.1 (New), 505.2 (New), 505.4.	Modifies test of Section 505 “DOMESTIC COOKING EXHAUST EQUIPMENT”.  Adds new section 505.2 “Domestic cooking Exhaust”, and adds new standard “NSI Z21.1 - 2010 Household Cooking Gas Appliances,” “UL 507 - 2014 Standard for Safety Electric Fans.” The code needs added coverage for domestic exhaust equipment and downdraft equipment and needs to reference the relevant product standards.  The code change was further modified by the Committee.  The modification limits the application to domestic uses as was intended in the revised text of Section 505.4, however, such distinction was lost as the section was originally revised.  In addition, the code change was modified by public comment to correct the mistake with the original submittal.

Cost Impact: Will increase the cost of construction. 
In most cases there should be no increase in costs if exhaust hoods and downdraft equipment are listed to the specified
standards, which appears to be common practice.
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M45-15	505.1	Adds text to Section 505.1 “Domestic systems.” Modification regarding fire suppression for range hoods installation in Groups I-1 and I-2 occupancies.  The code change was further modified by the Committee.  The modifications eliminate the
reference to an IBC section number that is not encompassing of all Group I uses, and move the proposed exception into the main section because the new text is not an exception.

Cost Impact: Will not increase the cost of construction
There is no cost impact as this proposal is strictly editorial in nature.
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M48-15	506.3.13.2	Modifies section 506.3.13.2 “Termination through an exterior wall.” Intent of change is fire safety related. Clarification to show that Exterior openings shall be located in accordance with section 506.3.13.3.

Cost Impact: Will not increase the cost of construction
This proposal will not increase the cost of construction because no additional labor, materials, equipment, appliances or
devices are mandated beyond what is currently required by the code nor are the code requirements made more stringent.
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M51-15	202, 506.5.2	Adds new definition “POLLUTION CONTROL UNIT (PCU)” and adds new Section 506.5.2 “Pollution Control Units.” Concerning smoke, grease, and other particulate at the exhaust outlets commercial cooking appliances.  The code change was further modified by the Committee.  The modification removes any ambiguity about whether these units are required to be installed.

Cost Impact: Will increase the cost of construction
The cost of construction of these specific units may be increased by manufacturers if their current unit did not meet the minimum requirements per this new section.
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M55-15	507.2.6	Modification of Section 507.2.6 “Clearances for Type I hood.” To add an exception for Type I hoods which can be listed to the latest edition of UL710 and includes testing for clearances to combustibles.  This exception will allow lesser clearances without having to seek alternative approval from the AHJ.

Cost Impact: Will not increase the cost of construction
This proposal will not increase the cost of construction because no additional labor, materials, equipment, appliances or
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M56-15	507.6.1	Modification of Section 507.6.1” Capture and containment test” to clarify that smoke bombs should not be used for this type of test.  The code change was further modified by public comment to remove the word “generators” as it is too generic.

Cost Impact: Will not increase the cost of construction
There will be no additional cost as this in only an editorial modification and clarification.
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M59-15	510.8.4	Adds new Section 510.8.4. “Duct cleanout”. To avoid an accumulation of combustible dust and reduce potential dust deflagration from the accumulation of dusts inside ducts, cleanouts are needed to provide for accessible points as part of the housekeeping and inspection.  The code change was further modified by the Committee.  The modification allows other designs. The prefix "pre" was deleted before "engineered" because it is not known what is meant by "pre-engineered."

Cost Impact: Will increase the cost of construction 
The proposed code change will increase the cost of construction since previous editions did not require cleanouts
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M61-15	512.2	Modification of text for Section 512.2 “Materials.” Removes brass because brass is a copper alloy and reworded the sentence without changing the meaning.  

Cost Impact: Will not increase the cost of construction
This proposal will not impact the cost of construction as this is only changing the name of the material.
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M62-15	601.5	Adds text to Section 601.5” Return air openings” to clarify that return air shall not be taken from indoor swimming pool enclosures and associated deck areas baring exceptions.  The code change was further modified by public comment. This public comment includes the FG 38 modification, made during the development hearings, and an exception for dedicated system, which has also been added to FG 38 by Public Comment. 

Cost Impact: Will not increase the cost of construction
No cost unless the air is treated.
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M64-15	602.1	Modification of text for Section 602.1 “General” to permit as a plenum framing cavities addressed in Section 602.3.

Cost Impact: Will not increase the cost of construction
This proposal will not increase the cost of construction because no additional labor, materials, equipment, appliances or
devices are mandated beyond what is currently required by the code nor are the code requirements made more stringent.
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M66-15	602.2.1	Modification of text for Section 602.2.1 “Materials within plenums.” Concerning material installation within a plenum that should be listed for the application.

Cost Impact: Will not increase the cost of construction
This will prevent the errors in the field as the construction community will not have to spend additional time and money
removing the improper insulation and replacing with the correct material.
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M67-15	602.2.1.1, 602.2.1.2, 602.2.1.3	Modification of text for Sections 602.2.1.1 “Wiring”, 602.2.1.2 “Fire sprinkler piping,” and 602.2.1.3 “Pneumatic tubing.” This proposal concerns consistency with the pass/fail criteria for the testing of products from in these sections, and the listing and labeling requirements.

Cost Impact: Will not increase the cost of construction

Editorial changes only 
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M70-15, P I	602.2.1.6, 602.2.1.6, 602.2.1.6.1, 602.2.1.6.2, 602.2.1.6.3	Entirely replaces Section 602.2.1.6 “Foam plastic insulation in plenums as interior finish or interior trim”. Deletes sections 602.2.1.6.1, 602.2.1.6.2, 602.2.1.6.3. This proposal is intended to revise the requirements for foam plastic in plenums and to clarify the code’s intent for the use of foam plastic in plenums.  The code change was further modified by the Committee.  The modification deletes the word "insulation" as it matters not what form the foam plastic takes. 

Cost Impact: Will not increase the cost of construction
No cost increase. This code proposal revises existing requirements without technical changes.
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M70-15 P II	2603.7, 2603.7 (New), 2603.7.1, 2603.7.2, 2603.7.3, 2604.1.1 (New)
(IBC)	Entirely replaces Section 2603.7 “Foam plastic insulation in plenums as interior finish or interior trim.” Adds new Section 2604.1.1 “Plenums”. This proposal is intended to revise the requirements for foam plastic in plenums. There is a companion proposal for the International Mechanical Code. This code change is intended to not revise technical requirements, but clarifies the code's intent for
the use of foam plastic in plenums.  The code change was further modified by the Committee.  The committee reason is identical to the reason for M70-15, Part I.

Cost Impact: Will not increase the cost of construction
No cost increase. This code proposal revises existing requirements without technical changes.
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M76-15	602.2.1.7	Modification of text for Section 602.2.1.7 “Plastic plumbing piping and tubing.”  Adds new standard UL 2846-14, “Fire Test of Plastic Water Distribution Plumbing Pipe for Visible Flame and Smoke Characteristics” Clarifies that the section is only applicable to plastic piping and tubing exposed within a plenum. Allows an option for water distribution piping and tubing to be listed to the UL 2846 criteria.  The code change was further modified by the Committee.  The modification eliminates redundant words because this section is about materials within plenums. The deleted words would allow materials to cover the pipes where such materials were not listed for the application of covering pipes.

Cost Impact: Will not increase the cost of construction
This proposal provides an alternative method for evaluating plastic water distribution system piping and tubing.
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M79-15	602.2.1.8 (New)	Adds new Section 602.2.1.8 “Pipe and duct insulation within plenums.”

Cost Impact: Will not increase the cost of construction
This is clarification only because fire safety requirements for materials contained within plenums already exist.
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M89-15	603.5.2 (New), CHAPTER 15	Adds new Section 603.5.2 “Phenolic ducts.” Adds new standard “SMACNA Phenolic Duct Construction Standard 1st edition 2015.” Phenolic duct is a new air distribution material.  The code change was further modified by the Committee.  The modification is for consistency with other similar text in the IMC.

Cost Impact: Will not increase the cost of construction
The standard provides means/methods for phenolic duct construction.
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M94-15	603.8.2	Modifies Section 603.8.2 “Sealing.” Ducts shall be sealed, secured, and then tested prior to concrete encasement or direct burial.  The code change was further modified by the Committee.  The modification provides the allowable leakage rate and uses existing IECC testing criteria.

Cost Impact: Will increase the cost of construction
This may have a minimal increase in initial cost, but could have potential savings in the long run for buildings utilizing
underground duct systems.
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M96-15	603.9	Modifies exception for Section 603.9 “Joints, seams, and connections.” Concerns ducts that are located outside of conditioned spaces.

Cost Impact: Will not increase the cost of construction
Cost decrease of up to $314 for an average house according to research conducted by Home Innovation Research Labs
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M100-15	604.11 	Adds exception to Section 604.11 “Vapor retarders”. Proposal adds an option to the vapor retarder requirements for duct insulation of the IMC.

Cost Impact: Will not increase the cost of construction
The proposal adds options for the code; does not add any new mandatory requirements.
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M102-15	805.7 (New)	Adds new Section 805.7 “Insulation shield.” the code should require insulation shields for factory-built and metal chimneys as they require clearance to insulation and represents a fire hazard when one is not installed.

Cost Impact: Will not increase the cost of construction
There technically is no cost impact since the insulation shield should already be installed where needed to ensure a proper and safe installation.
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M104-15	916.1, CHAPTER 15	Modifies Section 916.1 “General.” Seeks to add new standards “AHRI 1160 (I-P) -09 Performance rating of Heat Pump Pool Heaters,” “ANSI Z21.56a/CSA 4.7 -2013 Gas Fired Pool Heaters,” “CSA C22.2 No. 236-11 Cooling Equipment
CSA C22.2 No. 218.1-M89(R2011) Spas, Hot Tubs and Associated Equipment”, “UL 1563-2009 Standard for Electric Spas, Hot Tubs and Associated Equipment-with revisions through July 2012.”  To ensure consistency with what standards are required for the various pool heaters in Section 316.2 and Table 316.2 of the International Swimming Pool & Spa Code.   The code change was further modified by the Committee.  The modification deletes AHRI 1160
which is already referenced in the IECC. Gas heaters are covered by the IFGC and the new exception recognizes integral heaters in spas listed to UL1563.

Cost Impact: Will not increase the cost of construction
This proposal will not increase the cost of construction and ensures the applicable standards for the various pool heaters are provided within all the I-codes that address pool heaters.
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M108-15	202 (New), 929 (New), 929.1 (New), CHAPTER 35	Adds Definition “HIGH VOLUME LARGE DIAMETER FAN.” Adds Section 929 “HIGH VOLUME LARGE DIAMETER FANS.” Adds new standard “AMCA 230-CD1 Laboratory Methods of Testing Air Circulating Fans for Rating and Certification.” Adds the appropriate test standard, installation instructions, and a definition for high volume large diameter fans to the code.  The code change was further modified by the Committee.  The modification brings in the necessary
requirement for such fans to be listed to a product safety standard.

Cost Impact: Will not increase the cost of construction

The code change will not increase the cost of construction because high volume large diameter fans are not being made
mandatory.
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M110-15	1002.1, 1401.4, 1401.4.1 (New), CHAPTER 15	Modifies Sections 1002.1 “General,” 1401.4 Solar thermal equipment and appliances.” Adds new Section 1401.4.1 “Collectors and panels.” Adds new standards “SRCC Standard 100-13, Minimum Standard for Solar Thermal Collectors, January 3, 2013, Solar Rating and Certification Corporation,” “SRCC Standard 300-13 Minimum Standard for Solar Thermal Water Heating Systems, January 3, 2013, Solar Rating and Certification Corporation,” “SRCC Standard 600-13, Minimum Standard for Solar Thermal Concentrating Collectors, January 2, 2013, Solar Rating and Certification Corporation.”

Updates standard citations for solar thermal water heaters. Adds references to SRCC 100 and 600 for solar collectors.

Cost Impact: Will not increase the cost of construction
The proposed changes are not anticipated to impact the cost of installation. No new equipment or features are required, and no
new requirements are placed on manufacturers impacting certification or manufacturing costs. Proposed provisions provide additional clarity and direction for installers and code officials at inspection.
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M111-15	1006.6, CHAPTER 15	Modifies text of Section 1006.6 “Safety and relief valve discharge”. Adds new standard ASME A112.4.1. Added changes to text for clarification and ease of use.  The code change was further modified by the Committee.  The modification changes air gap to air break, which is more representative of the actual installations addresses by
Chapter 10.

Cost Impact: Will not increase the cost of construction
There will be no additional cost as this in only an editorial modification and clarification which provides information from other codes. No new requirements.
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M113-15	202 (New), 1009.1, Chapter 15, 1402, 1403, 1404	Adds exception to 1009.1 “Where required.” Adds Definitions “DIRECT SOLAR SYSTEM”, “DRAIN BACK SYSTEM”, “FOOD GRADE FLUID”, “INDIRECT SOLAR SYSTEM”, N”O-FLOW CONDITION (SOLAR)”, “NON-FOOD GRADE FLUID”, “SOLAR THERMAL SYSTEM.” Revises Section 1401.1 “Scope,” Section 1401.4 “Solar thermal equipment and appliances”. Modifies text and adds new sections to Section 1402 “Design and Installation.” Modifies text and adds new sections to Section 1403 “Heat Transfer Fluids.”  Modifies text and adds new sections to Section 1404 “Labeling”. 

Adds new standards “100-13, Minimum Standard for Solar Thermal Collectors, January 3, 2013”, “SRCC Standard 300-13, Minimum Standard for Solar Thermal Water Heating Systems, January 3, 2013”, “SRCC Standard 600-13, Minimum Standard for Solar Thermal Concentrating Collectors, January 3, 2013.”, “Code of Federal Regulations, Title 21, Food and Drugs, Chapter 1, Food and Drug Administration, Parts 174-186, Title 15 of the Federal Hazardous Substances Act.”

The solar thermal provisions in the 2015 IRC were significantly revised by proposals submitted by a Solar Task Group
working under the SEPHCAC. These same changes were not submitted for the IMC, however, due to time constraints. This
proposal seeks to extend these updates to the solar thermal provisions in the IMC to align with the language that appears in the 2015.  The code change was further modified by the Committee.  The modification appropriately defers
to the IPC for backflow protection coverage; adds the word "solar" to clarify the scope of the definitions and eliminates the concern for placing solar panels over plumbing vents.

Cost Impact: Will not increase the cost of construction

The proposed changes are not anticipated to raise the cost of construction. Most solar thermal systems and collectors are
already certified to these standards in order to meet state requirements, those of the Internal Revenue Service for federal rebates, or to comply with the requirements of the 2015 IRC. Therefore, no additional product certifications are required. It is possible that costs reductions will result from the correlation of requirements between codes and these standards.
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M115-15	1101.6, Chapter 15	Revise text to Section 1101.6 “General.” Adds new standards “IIAR 3-2012 Ammonia Refrigeration Valves”, “IIAR 4-2015 (pending completion) Installation of Closed-Circuit Ammonia Mechanical Refrigerating Systems”, “IIAR 5-2013 Start up and Commissioning of Ammonia Refrigeration Systems.” Adds ANSI standards that are applicable for ammonia refrigeration facilities.

Cost Impact: Will not increase the cost of construction
The IMC reference will correlate with what should already be industry practice.
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M116-15	Table1103.1	Modifies Table 1103.1 “Refrigerant Classification, Amount and OEL.” This proposal seeks to update the refrigerant table with the new refrigerants added to ASHRAE Standard 34 since the last code cycle.

Cost Impact: Will not increase the cost of construction
This proposal only classifies refrigerants. How a refrigerant is classified has no impact on the cost of construction.
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M118-15	1104.2.2	Revises Section 1104.2.2 “Industrial occupancies and refrigerated rooms.”  The proposal clarifies that Section 1104.2.2 only applies when a machinery room is otherwise required.

Cost Impact: Will not increase the cost of construction
The proposal only clarifies the intended application of the current provisions.
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M119-15	1104.2.2, 202 (New)	Adds Definition “LOW-PROBABILITY PUMP.” Revises Section 1104.2.2 “Industrial occupancies and refrigerated rooms.” The change ensures that the drive power for liquid pumps and other motorized equipment attached to the system is not improperly added.  The code change was further modified by public comment.  The public comment updates the proposed IMC text to maintain correlation between the IMC and IIAR 2.

Cost Impact: Will not increase the cost of construction
The proposal will not increase the cost of construction because the first portion of the change is a clarification of current
provisions, and the second portion of the change is an optional path to compliance. Standard pumps will continue to be permitted when they are located in refrigerant machinery rooms.

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M120-15	1104.2.2	Deletes item from Section 1104.2.2 “Industrial occupancies and refrigerated rooms.” The section proposed for deletion is archaic.

Cost Impact: Will not increase the cost of construction
The proposal is unlikely to impact the cost of construction because the deleted text is probably never applied anyway.
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M121-15	1104.2.2	Adds exceptions to Section 1104.2.2 (4) “Industrial occupancies and refrigerated rooms.” The proposed exceptions are derived from IIAR 2. In areas that only contain fixed piping, there are no expected leak sources, so detection is unnecessary regardless of the refrigerant type.  The code change was further modified by the Committee.  The modification limits the exception to ammonia which was the intent and which is consistent with ASHRAE 15.

Cost Impact: Will not increase the cost of construction
The proposed exceptions are optional. Therefore the will never increase the cost of construction. The cost of construction may
decrease depending on whether the exceptions provide a more cost effective option for leak detection.
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M122-15	202, 1104.2.2	Deletes definition in “REFRIGERATED ROOM OR SPACE.” Modifies Section 1104.2.2 “Industrial Occupancies and refrigerated rooms.” The definition that is proposed for deletion only applies to Section 1104.2.2, and it makes more sense to incorporate the criteria of the definition into the section than to have them remotely located in Chapter 2.

Cost Impact: Will not increase the cost of construction
The proposal is simply a clean up of code text and a correlation of the IMC to the IBC. It will not increase the cost of
construction.
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M123-15	1105.6.1.1	Adds new Section 1105.6.1.1 “Indoor exhaust opening location.”  Code addresses openings when equipment is located outdoors, but not where dealing with exhaust duct
opening locations inside the machinery room. This mod is to address this.  The code change was further modified by the Committee.  The modification is for consistency with
ASHRAE 15 text format and also clarifies that "machinery" is specific to refrigeration machinery.

Cost Impact: Will not increase the cost of construction
There will be no additional cost as this in only an editorial modification and clarification. This proposal contains no new
requirements.
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M124-15	1105.6.3	Modifies Section 1105.6.3 “Ventilation Rate.” Added modification. “The minimum required emergency ventilation rate…” Clarifies that the 30 air change per hour ventilation rate for ammonia is the emergency ventilation rate.

Cost Impact: Will not increase the cost of construction

The proposal is a clarification of the current requirements and will not affect the cost of construction.
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M128-15	1107.2	Modification of text to Section 1107.2 “Piping location.” Concerning installation of refrigerant piping in means of egress, Section 1107.2 is copied from ASHRAE 15 but this proposal gives it a reasonable interpretation that identifies specific locations where refrigerant piping is prohibited, and allows it to be installed in occupied buildings. The code change was further modified by public comment to clarify where refrigerant piping cannot be installed. The modification cleans up the proposal such that it is consistent with ASHRAE 15.

Cost Impact: Will not increase the cost of construction
This proposal does not increase the cost of construction because it merely interprets an ambiguous term that is in the current code.
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M130-15	1107.5.2	Modifies Section 1107.5.2 “Copper and copper-alloy pipe.”  Removes term brass because brass is a copper alloy.

Cost Impact: Will not increase the cost of construction
This proposal is updating the name of the materials used in the field and will not impact the cost of construction.
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M132-15	1107.5.3, Chapter 15	Modifies Section 1107.5.3 “Copper tube.” Adds standard “ASTM B819-00 (R2011) Standard Specification for Seamless Copper Tube for Medical Gas Systems.” Deleted a part of 1107.5.3 to reduce confusion to issues for refrigeration system.

Cost Impact: Will not increase the cost of construction
This proposal is adding a standard that is used in the field and will have no impact on the cost of construction.
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M133-15	1107.5.3	Modifies Section 1107.5.3 “Copper tube.” Modification adds press-connect joints to mechanical joints to 1107.5.3.  The code change was further modified by the Committee.  The modification clarifies that the code is referring only to press-connect joints that are listed for refrigerant piping applications.

Cost Impact: Will not increase the cost of construction
This new technology has great potential to save construction costs by drastically reducing labor costs as well as potential
damage caused by typical brazing and soldering flames.
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M135-15	Table 1202.4, Table 1210.4	Deletes ASTM F 877 from Table 1202.4 “Hydronic Pipe” and Table 1210.4 “Ground-Source Loop Pipe.” This proposal simply deletes a standard that is no longer pipe or tubing related from the code.

Cost Impact: Will not increase the cost of construction
This proposal simply deletes a standard that is no longer pipe or tubing related from the code. The piping material is now
covered by a different standard, and as such, the option is not deleting or adding a material. Thus the code with this proposal added will not cause the cost of construction to increase. ASTM F877 is already in the code.
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M136-15	Table 1202.4, Table 1210.4, Chapter 15	Modifies text of Table 1202.4 “Hydronic Pipe” and Table 1210.4 “Ground-Source Loop Pipe.” Adds new standard “CSA B137.18 - 13 Polyethylene of raised temperature resistance (PE-RT) tubing systems for pressure applications.” This change is to simply add reference to a new standard to the Code.

Cost Impact: Will not increase the cost of construction
This change is to simply add reference to a new standard to the Code. There is no cost impact in adding the new standard.
This change just permits an option to meet a different standard then the current reference standards.
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M137-15	Table1202.5, CHAPTER 15	Modifies text of Table 1202.5 (1202.5) “Hydronic Pipe Fittings.” Adds new standard “ASSE 1061-2011 Performance Requirements for Push Fit Fittings.” Modifies Section 1203.11 “Cross-linked polyethylene (PEX) and plastic tubing” and Section 1203.16 “Raised temperature polyethylene (PE-RT) plastic tubing.”  

The proponent of this proposal also proposed a floor amendment to address a concern which exists for using push-to-connect type fittings on hydronic oxygen barrier type PEX and PE-RT tubing containing an EVOH (Ethlene Vinyl Alcohol) layer as the oxygen barrier.  Public Comment to add those amendments.

Cost Impact: Will not increase the cost of construction
Proposal addresses fittings and methods already used in the industry.
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M138-15	Table 1202.4, Table 1210.4, Chapter 15	Modifies text of Table 1202.4 “Hydronic Pipe” and Table 1210.4 “Ground-Source Loop Pipe.” Adds new standard “CSA B137.18 - 13 Polyethylene of raised temperature resistance (PE-RT) tubing systems for pressure applications.” CSA B137.1 and ASTM D3261 are being added to Table 1202.5 and are already included in other tables in the IMC
and can be used for this application as well. . ASTM F2098, ASTM F2735, and ASTM F2769 are being added to Table 1210.5 and are already referenced in the IMC for PERT fittings for other applications and can be used for this application as well.

Cost Impact: Will not increase the cost of construction
This proposal simply adds an alternative standard for fittings. The actual fittings are similar or the same as the current
standards for fittings. No impact on cost.
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M139-15	Table 1202.5	Table 1202.4 “Hydronic Pipe Fittings.”  Added two additional commonly used PEX fitting standards, F1960 and F2080, to the Table 1202.5

Cost Impact: Will not increase the cost of construction
Addition of two more fitting standards to this table has absolutely no impact on the cost of construction
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M141-15	1203.3.3, Chapter 15	Modifies Section 1203.3.3 “Soldered joints.”  Adds new standard “ASTM B828 Practice for Making Capillary Joints by Soldering of Copper and Copper Alloy Tube and
Fittings.” This change creates consistency between the IMC and the IPC. The proposed language is identical to that in IPC
605.13.3

Cost Impact: Will not increase the cost of construction
This proposal simply clarifies surface preparation, which will not increase cost.
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M144-15	1203.5, 1203.6	Deletes section 1203.5 Brass pile and 1203.6 Brass tubing.  Brass is a copper allow and is covered by section 1203.7 and 1203.8.

Cost Impact: Will not increase the cost of construction
This proposal will not increase the cost of construction as this change is to remove language covered in section 1203.7 &
1203.8.
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M145-15	202, 1203.8, 1203.8.3	Revises definition “PRESS-CONNECT”. Revises section 1203.8 and 1203.8.3 to reflect this change of Press-connect.

Cost Impact: Will not increase the cost of construction
Change is simply for clarity of what is already included.
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M150-15	1208.1	Adds exception to 1208.1 “General.” Adds language from PPFA which allows for limited air testing of plastic piping systems, if a number of conditions are met.  The code change was further modified by the Committee.  The modification limits the air testing to PEX pipe and tubing because such non-rigid polyolefin material does not pose a danger. Products other than PEX are not recommended to be tested with compressed gases.

Cost Impact: Will not increase the cost of construction
This proposal simply adds another option for air testing some specific piping materials into the code and as such, the option is not requiring that this method be chosen. Thus the code with this proposal added will not cause the cost of construction to increase.	Same as change between 2015 IMC and 2018 IMC		
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M152-15	1209.3, 1209.3.5 (New)	Modifies text for Section 1209 “Embedded piping.” Adds new Section 1209.3.5 “Cross-linked polyethylene (PEX) joints.” Addition of the PEX joints section is necessary to be consistent with the previous sections and to be consistent with the
allowances given in the PE-RT joints section, 1209.3.4.

Cost Impact: Will not increase the cost of construction
The addition of PEX joints in this particular section of the code is really more editorial in nature as PEX is already addressed in the code but is lacking the same treatment as the other piping materials mentioned in 1209.3.
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M153-15	1209.5, 1209.5.1, 1209.5.2	Modifies text of Section 1209.5 “Thermal barrier required.” Deleted sections 1209.5.1 and 1209.5.2. The proposal is a step in re-locating an existing insulation requirement from
the IMC to the IECC.

Cost Impact: Will not increase the cost of construction
This proposal will not increase the cost of construction as it is the first step in re-locating an existing insulation requirement from the IMC to the IECC. There is no increase in the R-value of the insulation or the installation labor.
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M154-15	Table 1210.4, Table 1210.5, CHAPTER 15	Modifies Table 1210.4 “GROUND-SOURCE LOOP PIPE”, Table 1210.5 “GROUND-SOURCE LOOP PIPE FITTINGS”.  “NSF 358-2-2012 Polypropylene Pipe & fittings for water-based ground-source "geothermal" heat pump systems.” Updates the tables to add standard NSF 358-2-2012. Tests for the material suitability, performance, chemical resistance and quality assurance of geothermal products.

Cost Impact: Will not increase the cost of construction
Providing an additional option will not increase the cost of construction.
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M157-15	1303.1.1	Modification of Section 1303.1.1 “Joints between different piping materials.” The proposal removes brass because brass is a copper-alloy and copper-alloy is the term used to identify materials manufactured where copper is the base metal and includes brass and bronze

Cost Impact: Will not increase the cost of construction
This proposal will not impact the cost of construction, as the change is only to update the name of the material.
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M158-15	1303.4, 1303.5	Deletes section 1303.4 and section 1303.5. The proposal removes brass sections because brass is a copper-alloy and copper-alloy is used to identify materials manufactured where copper is the base metal including brass and bronze.

Cost Impact: Will not increase the cost of construction
This proposal will not impact the cost of construction as it is updating the name of the material.

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M159-15	1402.4, 1402.4.1	Modifies text of Section 1402.4 “Roof-mounted collectors,” and 1402.4.1 “Collectors mounted above the roof.” As Light transmitting materials the plastics need to meet section 2606 of the IBC and the fire properties need to comply with Class CC1 or CC2 of section 2606.4. This proposal ties in with the change to the definition of "plastic, approved" to "light transmitting plastic, approved" in the IBC.

Cost Impact: Will not increase the cost of construction

Clarification
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M1-16	[F] 502.4, [F] 502.4.1, [F] 502.4.2, [F] 502.4.3, [F] 502.5, [F] 502.5.1, [F] 502.5.2, [F] 502.5.3	Modifies Section 502.4 “Stationary storage battery systems.” Deletes Sections 502.4.1, 502.4.2, 502.4.3, 502.5, 502.5.1, 502.5.2, 502.5.3. The requirements for the design and operation of Stationary Storage Battery Systems is contained within the various topic sub-sections of the International Fire Code Section 608.  By directly referencing these sections of the International Fire Code all currently proposed and future code change proposals will be reflected in one place and thus the scope, types of batteries, and all considerations for this space including ventilation are easily located and uniformly addressed. The current language of the codes are different yet the requirements are the same. This will also provide one Code Commentary in one code rather than two differing commentaries by different authors.

Cost Impact: Will not increase the cost of construction
Cost saving will be attained in research hours and uniformity for code compliance by designers, installers, manufacturers, operators and the code enforcement community.
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