{"title":"HVAC Books","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"international-mechanical-code-2024-paper_back-international-code-council-aug-30-2023","title":"2024 International Mechanical Code (IMC) – Softcover by International Code Council","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2024 International Mechanical Code (IMC)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, published by the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInternational Code Council (ICC)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, establishes minimum requirements for the design, installation, inspection, and performance of mechanical systems in residential and commercial buildings. Developed to support mechanical safety and code compliance, this comprehensive reference provides prescriptive and performance-based provisions for a broad range of mechanical equipment and systems.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 2024 IMC covers mechanical appliances, ventilation systems, exhaust systems, ductwork, combustion air, chimneys and vents, boilers, water heaters, refrigeration systems, hydronic piping, fuel oil piping, and solar thermal systems. 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