Michigan Mechanical License – Books Only Package

Manual J 8th Edition Version 2.50 is the national ANSI-recognized standard for producing HVAC equipment sizing loads for single-family detached homes, small multi-unit structures, condominiums, town houses, and manufactured homes. A proper load calculation, performed in accordance with the Manual J 8th Edition procedure, is required by national building codes and most state and local jurisdictions.

SMACNA’s long-anticipated HVAC Duct Construction Standards - Metal and Flexible, 4th Edition can now be yours. This ANSI approved standard is the flagship publication put out by SMACNA, and represents the state of the art in the sheet metal duct fabrication and installation requirements. A must-own for contractors, engineers, designers, and fabricators, the Fourth Edition of SMACNA’s HVAC Duct Construction Standards - Metal and Flexible builds on a history of duct construction standards nearly 100 years old.

The eighth edition provides important updates from former editions, with 1400 EI 2” board now covered within the standard. This new standard also includes revisions to tie rod reinforcements, channel system reinforcement, partial wrap-around reinforcement, and fasteners associated with the newer boards.

The 2021  Michigan Mechanical Code (MIMC) is a state-specific adaptation of the International Mechanical Code (IMC), tailored to meet Michigan's unique climate, energy goals, and safety standards. It governs the design, installation, and maintenance of mechanical systems in residential, commercial, and industrial buildings.

The 2015 Michigan Residential Code (MRC) is the state-specific adaptation of the 2015 International Residential Code (IRC), published by the International Code Council (ICC), tailored to regulate residential construction in Michigan. It governs one- and two-family dwellings and townhouses not more than three stories above grade.

Manual D is the nationally recognized standard for designing residential duct systems, published by the Air Conditioning Contractors of America (ACCA). The 2016 edition, aligned with ANSI standards, outlines the procedures necessary to design efficient, quiet, and code-compliant air distribution systems in single-family homes and townhouses.

• The 2021 International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC) provides comprehensive regulations for the design, installation, and inspection of fuel gas systems and gas-fired appliances in buildings. It aims to ensure safety, efficiency, and compliance with modern standards in fuel gas applications.

The Michigan Mechanical License Tab Pack includes tabs for the following books:

• • • Manual J Residential Load Calculation
    • HVAC Duct Construction Standards-Metal and Flexible
    • Fibrous Glass Duct Construction Standards
    • ACCA Manual D-2016, Residential Duct Systems
    • International Fuel Gas Code 2021