Prevent Compressor Murder Part 2 w/ Emerson

April 24, 2018

Part 2 of the discussion with Trevor Matthews with Emerson about causes of air conditioning and refrigeration compressor failure and the causes Verifying System Operation Sheet from Emerson https://hvacrschool.com/EmersonVerify Diagnosing Compressor Failures from Emerson https://hvacrschool.com/CompFailuresWe talk with Trevor Matthews with Emerson about causes of air conditioning and refrigeration compressor failure and the causes Verifying System Operation Sheet from Emerson https://hvacrschool.com/EmersonVerify Diagnosing Compressor Failures from Emerson https://hvacrschool.com/CompFailures

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In this short episode, Bryan talks about the situations when permits are not needed to install HVAC/R (or HVAC/R-related) components.

A few codes are universal in residential HVAC, including the International Residential Code (IRC) and the International Mechanical Code (IMC). The local municipality, also known as the authority having jurisdiction (AHJ), chooses which codes to adopt.

You do not need a permit to install plug-in, cord-connected appliances. However, you need UL-listed plugs. You can also replace plugs without needing a permit, but the ratings need to be correct. Anything less than 25v that doesn’t put out more than 50 watts of energy also doesn’t require a permit. Thermostats and many IAQ accessories, including UV lights, fall into this category.

Portable heating and ventilation appliances, including space heaters and portable cooling units or dehumidifiers, also don’t require permits. Evaporative or “swamp” coolers also don’t need a permit for installation. Self-contained units with 10 pounds or less of refrigerant and are actuated by motors with

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