Field knowledge, grouped the way a permit set is reviewed.

Start hereRoute the actual problem Permit commentsSend the letter IMC 105 permitsExemption is not a holiday Florida HB 803 exemptionsMechanical still needs a permit How to applyUnincorporated Miami-Dade (folio 30) · upfront fees IMC 101 scopeFuel gas is the fuel-gas code (IFGC) IMC 102Grandfathered is not a note IMC 103Wrong queue sits IMC 104Cannot waive IMC 106If it is not to scale IMC 107Underground ≠ rough-in IMC 108Not valid until paid IMC 109Meter-set is not the building department’s yes IMC 110Temporary is still permitted equipment IMC 111Called in is not approved IMC 112Board cannot waive IMC 113Do not assume five members IMC 114A field substitution is a violation IMC 115A verbal lift is not a lift

401.2 pathTight dwellings ≠ windows-only 402 natural4% on the sheet 403 tableBreathing-zone outdoor air estimator 403.2.1 recircReturn is not outdoor air 403.3.1.1Breathing-zone air is not zone outdoor air 403.3.2Equation 4-9 401.4 locationNearest edge 401.5 screensBrochure ≠ Table 401.5 404 garageFull-On / Standby 405 occupied outdoor airIncluding VAV turndown 406 attic/crawlOpenings or 0.02 cfm/ft² 407 / 170Not Table 403

Kitchen exhaustType I vs Type II 508 makeupPart of the hood Grease outlet40 in above the roof 507.3 Type IINot general exhaust 506.43-10-10-10-30 501.3 dischargeNot into the attic 501.3.2 screens¼–½ in · AMCA 550 504 dryerNo screens, no screws 502 requiredProcess / battery / spray 509 hazardousDirect outdoors 510.1.3 recircAll three or outdoors 513 energy recoveryName the airstream

601 returnA corridor is not a duct 601.4 plenumAbove the ceiling is not approved 603 constructionFlex through a wall 604 insulation24 in at the coil 606 smokeOver 2,000 cfm 607 dampersName the assembly 607.7 flexDoes not cross the rated line

Chapter 7Listings beat a volume guess 701 damperProve it is open 805 factory-builtListed system 801.18 existingFour gates, not a reconnect note 801.8 abandonedCap by contractor is not a detail 804.3 draftFan is not the interlock 802.5–802.6 heightTwo checks, not one typical 801.20–801.21Plastic is not plumbing pipe 803.10.4 wallClearance is not the assembly 802.7–802.8 shieldCollar does not hold the vent 802.9 door12 in to the full swing 805.7 shroudListed for that chimney 805.4–805.5 offset30° / four elbows 801.9 positiveA leak pushes products out 805.6 medium-heatAbove 1,000°F at the entrance 803.10.6 clearance18 in is not every connector 805.8 chimney shieldInsulation day can bury it 801.6 areaNot matching pipe sizes 801.11 solid-fuelLooks unused is not dedicated 801.19 floorsTwo floors, one shaft 801.12–801.1312 in in, 6 in cleanout 803.5–803.7Smaller connector enters higher 801.10 fireplaceNot a spare vent connection 804.3.3–804.3.4Clear wall is not clear space 801.15–801.16 linerExisting is not a liner 803.10 geometrySupport, 75%, inner face, 1/4 in 801.17 leftover spaceNot a second flue 804.3.8 manual fireFan symbol is not the sequence 801.7 3:1 capLarger is not automatically better 803.8–803.9 gageDiameter without gage 801.14 inlet sideFan symbol is not the boundary 804.3.5 roofHeight is not the whole check 804.3.6–804.3.7Not CFM 801.4–801.5 draftWhat creates the flow? 801.2 oil / NFPA 31Vent to exterior is not a design 802.3–802.4 capListed Type L cap 801.1 which codeIFGC vs IMC Chapter 8 801.3 IBCNot a mechanical-only note 801.18.2 passagewaySweeping is not acceptance 801.18.4 clearanceLiner ≠ zero clearance 801.18.1 reuse sizeNot the same size 801.18.3 reuse cleanoutHidden by new equipment 603.18 outletsNot finish items 603.17 fabricNot generic fabric duct 604.11–604.12 vaporNot just R-value 306.5 roof accessNo portable ladders 601.3 exit stairsIndependent of general HVAC 607.5.3 partitionsSprinklered is not an exception 607.5.4 corridorSD, CD, CRD — three products 607.5.5 shaftsGrease damper is prohibited 607.6 floorsStatic vs dynamic CRD 607.5.1–607.5.2 wallsHorizontal exit needs SD 507.2 Type INot a schedule label 607.4 access12×12 and a ½-inch label 507.2.8 filtersUL 1046 · 3.5 ft charbroil 607.2 listingThe symbol is not the listing 506.3 grease ductTest before you wrap 607.3 ratingsFSD is not a schedule 506.3.7 slope2% · cleanout every 20 ft 506.3.11 enclosureSpot wrap is not enough 507.1.6 geometryCFM does not fix a short hood 506.5 fansHinge, cable, grease drain 507.1 exceptionsListing or it is still Type I 507.1.1 interlockAuto-start · 15 min · capture test 603.8 undergroundTest before you pour 603.13 flood / weatherIBC 1612 · 4 in of earth 509.4 do not mixNo common shafts · no perchloric 606.3 detectorMust see the whole airstream 602.3 25/50Foam and PVC in the plenum 510.1.5 explosionNot “by others” 304.5 hydrogenCeiling-level relief 502.4 batteriesNot a transfer grille 510.2 over 600°FTable 510.2 chimney 602.2 constructionNo supply in the stud bay 502.8 MAQ exhaust1 cfm/ft² · no recirc 602.3 wiringCMP · wet-pipe · UL 2043 1.08 / 500 / 12,000Thumbs are not a load ASHRAE 34 / 608A2L is not a drop-in 512 smoke controlNot a 910 vent 502.20 salon12 in from the chemicals 512.6 methods0.05 in. w.g. · 200 fpm · 6 ft 502.1.2 fuel18 in above the floor 510.1.3 recirc99.9% @ 10 µm or outdoors 512.10 hardware1.5× leak · UL 864 · 15-min UPS 302 structureDo not cut the rated line 303 locationPublic way and openings 305 hangersTable by material 306 access30×30 drawn 307 condensateIf the primary stops 308 clearanceListing first 309 heatPortable heaters do not count 310 explosionName the occupancy 311 ventsNot a smoke-control system 312 loadsRecognized method, not a guess

Electrical recertSend the notice SCCRBreaker ≠ package Readily accessibleA ladder is not it Neutral vs groundA ground is not a neutral Continuous load3 hours or more 90.3–90.6Finding the section