AK 8-HR UPC 2021 & Changes from 2018 and AK 8-HR IMC 2024 & Changes from 2021

This is a State Board-approved online continuing education course for Journeyman Plumbers licensed in the State of Alaska. It is designed to offer a comprehensive overview of the 2021 edition of the Uniform Plumbing Code (UPC), providing plumbers and non-plumbers with an in-depth understanding of its structure, purpose, and practical application.
 

This online UPC interactive presentation covers key definitions, sections, articles, examples and tables of the 2021 UPC, aka, The Uniform Plumbing Code, and a summary of 2021 changes and updates. It encompasses all sixteen chapters of the UPC, whereby each chapter is thoroughly discussed, from general installation requirements to specialized systems and emerging technologies. The following chapters are briefly discussed below and illustrated in this course:
 

• Chapter 1 – Administration: Regulates the application, enforcement, and administration of subsequent requirements of the code. As well as establishing the scope of the code, this chapter is concerned with enforcing the requirements contained in the body of the code.
   
• Chapter 2 – Definitions: To maintain consistency and encourage the use of common terminology, chapter 2 establishes definitions to provide clarity of terms and promote the use of a common language throughout the code.
   
•  Chapter 3 – General Regulations: Regulates the general requirements, not specific to other chapters, for installing plumbing systems. many regulations are not specific plumbing requirements but relate to the overall plumbing system.
   
• Chapter 4 – Plumbing Fixtures and Fixture Fittings: Regulates the minimum number of plumbing fixtures of a specific type and quality for each building.
   
•  Chapter 5 – Water Heaters: Regulates the design, approval, installation, and safety devices of fuel burning and other types of water heaters with the combustion air requirements for ventilation and dilution of flue gases for appliances installed in buildings.
   
• Chapter 6 – Water Supply and Distribution: Regulates the design, material and installation of water supply and distribution systems, including residential fire sprinklers.
   
• Chapter 7 – Sanitary Drainage: Regulates the design and installation of sanitary drainage systems to ensure they will work as intended.
   
• Chapter 8 – Indirect Wastes: Regulates indirect waste connections that are required for plumbing fixtures and plumbing appliances dealing with food preparation, dishwashing, potable liquids, and similar equipment.
   
• Chapter 9 – Vents: Regulates the material, design, and installation of vents.
   
• Chapter 10 – Traps and Interceptors: Regulates the material, design, and installation of traps, interceptors, and separators.
   
• Chapter 11 – Storm Drainage: Regulates the removal of stormwater from roofs, yards, paved areas, and similar areas.
   
• Chapter 12 – Fuel Gas Piping: Regulates the installation of gas piping in a building, structure or within the property lines of buildings up to 5 psi.
   
• Chapter 13 – Health Care Facilities and Medical Gas and Medical Vacuum Systems: Regulates the installation, inspection, testing, maintenance, performance, and safe practices for medical gas and vacuum systems located in health care facilities.
   
• Chapter 14 – Firestop Protection: Regulates piping penetrations of fire-resistance-rated walls, partitions, floors, floor and ceiling assemblies, roof and ceiling assemblies, or shaft enclosures through firestopping.
   
•  Chapter 15 – Alternate Water Sources for Nonpotable Applications: Regulates gray water sources, reclaimed (recycled) water sources and on-site treated nonpotable water systems.
   
•  Chapter 16 – Nonpotable Rainwater Catchment Systems: Regulates nonpotable rainwater catchment systems that include irrigation; toilet and urinal flushing with proper treatment; provisions where permits are required; maintenance of alternate water sources; and minimum water quality.
   

This online UPC interactive presentation is intended for plumbers and other technical personnel interested in learning about the Uniform plumbing Code. Participants will learn insights into the most recent updates, with real-world examples that clarify how the code is applied in residential, commercial, and industrial settings. This course is designed to enhance knowledge of UPC compliance, safety practices, and effective system design. It is intended to emphasize clarity, accessibility, and real-life application, making it an ideal resource for professionals seeking to stay up to date with the latest standards in plumbing safety and installation. 

This is a State Board-approved online continuing education course for Journeyman Plumbers licensed in the State of Alaska. It is designed to offer a comprehensive overview of the 2024 edition of the International Mechanical Code (IMC), providing HVAC technicians and non-HVAC Technicians with an in-depth understanding of its structure, purpose, and practical application.

This online IMC interactive presentation covers key definitions, sections, articles, examples and tables of the IMC, aka, The International Mechanical Code, and a summary of 2024 changes and updates. It encompasses all fourteen chapters of the IMC 2024 whereby each chapter is thoroughly discussed, from general installation requirements to specialized systems and emerging technologies. The following chapters are briefly discussed below and illustrated in this course:

• Chapter 1 – Scope and Administration: Establishes the limits of applicability of the code and describes how the code is to be applied and enforced.
   
• Chapter 2 – Definitions: Provides the repository of the definitions of terms used in the body of the code.
   
• Chapter 3 – General Regulations: Contains broadly applicable requirements related to appliance location and installation, appliance and systems access, protection of structural elements, condensate disposal and clearances to combustibles, among others.
   
• Chapter 4 – Ventilation: Includes means for ventilating spaces within buildings to promote a healthy and comfortable environment for the occupants.
   
• Chapter 5 – Exhaust Systems: Provides requirements for reasonable protection of life, property and health from the hazards associated with exhaust systems, air contaminants and smoke development in the event of a fire.
   
• Chapter 6 – Duct Systems: Regulates the materials and methods used for constructing and installing ducts, plenums, system controls, exhaust systems, fire protection systems and related components.
   
• Chapter 7 – Combustion Air: Directs the user to NFPA 31 for oil-fired appliance combustion air requirements and the manufacturer’s installation instructions for solid fuel-burning appliances.
   
• Chapter 8 – Chimneys and Vents: Regulates the design, construction, installation, maintenance, repair and approval of chimneys, vents and their connections to solid and liquid fuel-burning appliances.
   
• Chapter 9 – Specific Applications, Fireplaces and Solid fuel-burning Equipment: Sets minimum construction and performance criteria for fireplaces, appliances and equipment and provides for the safe installation of these items.
   
• Chapter 10 – Boilers, Water Heaters and Pressure Vessels: Presents regulations for the proper installation of boilers, water heaters and pressure vessels to protect life and property from the hazards associated with those appliances and vessels.
   
• Chapter 11 – Refrigeration: Contains regulations that establish minimum requirements to achieve the proper design, construction, installation and operation of refrigeration systems.
   
• Chapter 12 – Hydronic Piping: Covers the provisions that govern the construction, installation, alteration and repair of all hydronic piping systems that affect reliability, serviceability, energy efficiency and safety.
   
• Chapter 13 – Fuel Oil Piping and Storage: Focuses on the design and installation of fuel oil storage and piping systems by providing reference to construction standards, material standards and extensive requirements for the proper assembly of system piping and components.
   
• Chapter 14 – Solar Thermal Systems: Reviews provisions for the safe installation, operation and repair of solar energy systems used for space heating or cooling, domestic hot water heating or processing.

This online IMC interactive presentation is intended for HVAC Technicians and other technical personnel interested in learning about the International Mechanical Code. Participants will learn insights into the most recent updates, with real-world examples that clarify how the code is applied in residential, commercial, and industrial settings. This course is designed to enhance knowledge of IMC compliance, safety practices, and effective system design. It is intended to emphasize clarity, accessibility, and real-life application, making it an ideal resource for professionals seeking to stay up to date with the latest standards in safety and installation.