Arkansas HVACR NewsMagazine January 2026

HVACR NewsMagazine January 2026

State National Chapter News

Dennis Curry, Mechanical Inspector for Fort Smith was the guest host on the October 2025 Lunch & Learn. Very informative covering much of what appears in this article. He was also a guest speaker at the Fort Smith HVACR Association Chapter in September. The local chapter welcomes his thoroughness and support of contractors in the Fort Smith service area. Click on the following link to view the Lunch & Learn on YouTube.

foam. (Attic areas and exposed areas) must meet 25 flame 50 smoke rating.

10- All primary drain terminations must be marked in green. (Tape, paint, etc.) 2021 IMC section 307

11- All condensate drains will have a clean out before the trap. 2021 IMC section 307

12- On existing equipment change outs, the equipment cannot set on a wood platform, it must either have

metal it sits on or a filter base installed separate from the equipment that it sits on. Then seal the existing platform, and all penetrations. 13- Sediment traps are required after shutoff on gas lines at all equipment using gas. This is new construction and change outs. 2018 AFGC 408.4 14- Disconnects are required for air handlers. Can no longer use the breakers in the air handler as a means of disconnect. 2021 NEC 424.19 (A)

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15- Ft. Smith has an ordinance that prevents gas flex to be used outside. 6-243 (17)

16- Summit Energy (AOG) requires 36 inches around there meters clearance from electrical components, equipment, and openings back into building.

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Any questions please contact:

Dennis Curry, Mechanical Inspector (479) 784 2238 Dcurry@fortsmithar.gov Darrell Reynolds, Mechanical Inspector (479) 784-2249 darrell.Reynolds@fortsmithar.gov