01.

GENERAL ADMINISTRATION

15%

0101. Project Administration
Verify that required permits are issued and valid. Verify that products not detailed in the code are approved by the building official and installed according to their listing.

3%

0102. General Information
Provide general information on code provisions.

3%

0103. Plan Reading
Verify that project information including approved plans and specifications is provided and is adequate. Verify that the mechanical system is installed according to approved plans.

8%

02.

HEATING AND COOLING EQUIPMENT AND WATER HEATERS

15%

0201. Heating Equipment
Verify that the installations of mechanical equipment and appliances comply with code requirements, the manufacturer's instructions, and listing of the equipment and have proper access, clearances, supply air, return air, and connection to ducts and plenums.

5%

0202. Water Heaters and Boilers
Verify that the installations of water heaters and boilers comply with code requirements, the manufacturer's instructions, and listing of the equipment and have proper access and clearances.

4%

0203. Cooling and Refrigeration
Verify that the installation of cooling and refrigeration systems comply with code requirements, the manufacturer's instructions, and listing of the equipment and have proper access and clearances, supply air, return air, and connection to ducts and plenums. Verify the proper class of refrigerants used. Verify that refrigeration piping, valves and controls are installed according to code provisions. Verify size, clearances, access, exits, emergency controls and signs in refrigeration rooms.

4%

0204. Other Systems
Verify that special systems utilizing fuel burning equipment such as interior open-flame grills, pool and sauna heaters, hydronic heating systems, incinerators, crematories, decorative appliances, etc. comply with code requirements, the manufacturer's instructions, and listing of the equipment and have proper access and clearances.

2%

03.

EXHAUST AND VENTILATION SYSTEMS

20%

0301. Ventilation Systems
Verify that supply, return, outside air and environmental exhaust air is provided and the installation of exhaust systems comply with code requirements. Verify that proper mechanical ventilation is provided where required.

6%

0302. Hoods and Kitchen Ventilation
Verify compliance with code provisions for commercial hoods, kitchen ventilation and filters. Verify size, location, clearances, materials, enclosures, motors, fans and safety devices.

7%

0303. Hazardous Vapors and Emergency Exhaust Systems
Verify that the exhaust system for hazardous vapors is in accordance with the code and approved plans. Verify emergency exhaust systems for atrium, stairway, or smokeproof enclosures are in accordance with the code and approved plans.

3%

0304. Product-Conveying Ventilation Systems
Verify code compliance for product-conveying ventilation systems and ducts. Inspect motors, fans, filters, hoods and enclosures. Inspect location, support, termination material and construction of product-conveying systems.

4%

04.

DUCT SYSTEMS

12%

0401. Duct Construction and Installation
Verify that ducts are constructed of acceptable materials and that installation methods, including support and insulation, comply with code.

4%

0402. Duct and Plenum Use and Application
Verify the correct use and application of ducts and plenums with the mechanical system installed. Verify sizing of the supply and return air ducts.

4%

0403. Smoke and Fire Dampers
Verify the correct location, use and application of smoke and fire dampers and volume and balancing dampers and that they are installed in accordance with the code and approved plans.

4%

05.

COMBUSTION AIR

14%

0501. Combustion Air
Verify proper sources of air supply for fuel burning appliances; size and location of openings. Verify that materials and installation of combustion air ducts comply with code.

14%

06.

CHIMNEYS AND VENTS

14%

0601. Venting of Fuel Burning Appliances
Verify size, type, location, clearances, connections and terminations of vents and venting systems.

8%

0602. Chimney and Vent Connectors
Verify size, type, location, and clearances of chimney and vent connectors for compliance with code.

6%

07.

FUEL SUPPLY SYSTEMS

10%

0701. Fuel Supply Installation and Sizing
Verify that gas piping systems are installed with proper materials, with proper supports and sized properly. Verify that fuel gas piping is tested for tightness.

7%