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This bundle of products includes the 2012 edition of the Uniform Mechanical Code Illustrated Training Manual, a must-have book for all users of the Uniform Mechanical Code© as this publication provides the most complete reference document for users of the 2009 UMC©. An essential document for all levels of code users. Based on the 2009 UMC, this edition of the ITM includes:Complete IAPMO/ANSI UMC 1-2012 code textNarrative discussion for most sections of the codeHundreds of full-color photos and graphicsChecklist for inspectorsThe 2012 edition of the Uniform Mechanical Code© (UMC) represents the most current approaches in the mechanical field.  It is the fourth edition developed under the ANSI Consensus process is designated as an American National Standard by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI). Contributions to the content of this code were made by every segment of the built industry, including such diverse interests as consumers, enforcing authorities, installers/maintainers, labor, manufacturers, research/standards/ testing laboratories, special experts and users.The UMC provides complete requirements for the installation and maintenance of heating, ventilating, cooling and refrigeration systems, while at the same time allowing latitude for innovations and new technologies.Key changes to the 2012 UMC include New requirements for piping, tubing, balancing, louvers, protection of piping, mechanical systems and ductwork (Chapter 3), New provisions for Evaporative Cooling Systems (Chapter 9), Refrigeration port protection requirement (Chapter 11), New requirements for piping, tubing and fittings used in Hydronic Systems (Chapter 12), Added Appendices A (Residential Plan Examiner Review Form for HVAC System Design), E (Green Mechanical Code Supplement), F (Examples of Venting System Sizing) and G (Example for the Calculation of Outdoor Air Rate)The Mechanical Code Tabs are included to work with all editions of UMC©IAPMO tabs are functional and versatile - use these with the Uniform Mechanical Code©, UMC Study Guide©, and UMC Illustrated Training Manual ©Customize your book with the convenient blank tabs includedProvides a quick and easy alternative to the Table of Contents