Title: Discussion Board
Course: HET 293 - HVAC and Building Codes > Section: HET 293 - HVAC and Building Codes

Because many of the things that HVAC/R technicians and installers work on can be hazard to both people and the structure, fire safety is important to be concern of at all times.

1. Name at least five fire safety codes that a HVAC/R technician should be aware of during his/her daily duties.
2. What type of training should a HVAC/R technician receive to know safety concerns?

The mechanical section of the International Residential Code regulates the installation of permanently installed equipment and systems that control environmental conditions of a dwelling, such as comfort heating and cooling, including solid or liquid-fuel appliances, duct systems, and ventilation systems. HVAC installers should a good understanding of the codes of heating equipment to protect the building of fire hazards.

1. Where will a HVAC installer find the clearance of the equipment installation procedures?
2. How high should the furnace be installed above the floor in a garage? Why?
3. Can an installer put a return air duct in a garage? Why?
4. If a gas fired furnace is installed in a bedroom what provision should be consider?
5. When venting a high efficiency through a side wall how should the exhaust and intake air be vented?
6. Gas piping to a furnace should have what fittings and pipes to terminate the piping?