§ 18-108. Adoption of International Mechanical Code (2012); amendments.

The International Mechanical Code (2012), promulgated by the International Code Council, is adopted and incorporated in this article by reference as if fully set forth, except as it is amended by the following provisions of this section. Provisions of this article are in addition to the provisions of the International Mechanical Code. The following provisions coinciding with provisions of the International Mechanical Code supersede, or delete, when indicated, the corresponding provisions of the International Mechanical Code.

All references within the model codes to any building, electrical, gas, mechanical, plumbing, sewage disposal, elevator, energy conservation, or existing building code shall be construed to be a reference to the respective building, electrical, gas, mechanical, plumbing, sewage disposal, elevator,, energy conservation, or existing building code specifically adopted by reference in articles II through XIV of this chapter.

Chapter 1, Scope and Administration , is deleted; except Section 101.2, which is hereby adopted. See Article I of this chapter.

101.2 Scope. This code shall regulate the design, installation, maintenance, alteration and inspection of mechanical systems that are permanently installed and utilized to provide control of environmental conditions and related processes within buildings. This code shall also regulate those mechanical systems, system components, equipment and appliances specifically addressed herein. The installation of fuel gas-fired appliances and fuel gas-fired appliance venting systems shall be regulated by Article V.

403.3, Exception 2. Ventilation rates designed in accordance with ASHRAE Standard 62.1-2010.

1003, 1004, 1005, 1006.1, 1006.2, 1006.3, 1006.7, 1007, 1008, 1009, 1010, 1011 (Boilers and Pressure Vessels)—Deleted.

(Ord. No. 040477, § 1, 8-12-04; Ord. No. 071193, § 1, 1-3-08; Ord. No. 120375, § 1, 5-24-12)