Aug 06, 2026  
2026-2027 Catalog 
    
2026-2027 Catalog

HVAC 207 - HVAC Codes


PROGRAM: Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning
CREDIT HOURS MIN: 3
LECTURE HOURS MIN: 3
DATE OF LAST REVISION: Spring, 2019

Study of state and local codes covering installation, repair, alteration, relocation, replacement and erection of heating, ventilation, cooling and refrigeration systems. Includes job-related costs of material and equipment, labor, warranty, taxes, permits and subcontracts. Students will estimate service and maintenance contracts.

MAJOR COURSE LEARNING OBJECTIVES: Upon successful completion of this course the student will be expected to:

  1. Demonstrate safe practices and procedures.
  2. Interpret information found in blueprints to conform to federal, state and local specifications.
  3. Describe the contents of the uniform mechanical code manual.
  4. Describe the application of state and local codes and ordinances governing installation and service of HVAC and refrigeration equipment.
  5. Define terms and abbreviations of the codes applicable to the HVAC and refrigeration.
  6. Use the mechanical code manual.
  7. Interpret local, state and federal codes.
  8. Describe and discuss HVAC refrigeration, construction and installation requirements, codes and ordinances.
  9. Describe and discuss miscellaneous heating and cooling devices and related requirements, codes and ordinances.
  10. Describe sources of authority and methods of enforcement.


COURSE CONTENT: Topical areas of study include -  

  • Blueprints
  • Uniform mechanical code manual
  • Installation
  • Refrigeration equipment
  • Refrigeration
  • Codes and ordinances
  • Construction
  • Heating and cooling devices
  • Sources of authority
  • Methods of enforcement

 
GRADING POLICY

A 90-100
B 80-89
C 70-79
D 60-69
F 0-59

 
Course Addendum - Syllabus (Click to expand)