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Part I General.

101.0 Title.These regulations shall be known as the UniformMechanical Code, may be cited as such, and will bereferred to herein as this code.

102.0 Purpose.The purpose of this code is to provide minimumstandards to safeguard life or limb, health, property,and public welfare by regulating and controlling thedesign, construction, installation, quality of mate-rials, location, operation, and maintenance or use of heating, ventilating, cooling, and refrigerationsystems; incinerators; and other miscellaneousheat-producing appliances within this jurisdiction.

The purpose of this code is not to create or other-wise establish or designate any particular class orgroup of persons who will or should be especiallyprotected or benefited by the terms of this code.

103.0 Scope.103.1 General. The provisions of this code shallapply to the addition to or erection, installation,alteration, repair, relocation, replacement, use, ormaintenance of any heating, ventilating, cooling,refrigeration systems; incinerators; or other miscella-neous heat-producing appliances within this juris-diction.

Additions, alterations, repairs to, and replacementof equipment or systems shall comply with the provi-sions for new equipment and systems, except as other-wise provided in Section 104.0 of this code.103.2 Conflicts. Where, in any specific case, differentsections of this code or referenced standards specifydifferent materials, methods of construction, or otherrequirements, the most restrictive shall govern asdetermined by the Authority Having Jurisdiction.When there is a conflict between a general require-ment and a specific requirement, the specific require-ment shall be applicable.103.3 Design and Testing. The design and testingof equipment regulated by this code shall be subjectto the approval of the Authority Having Jurisdiction.103.4 Appendices. The standards contained inAppendix A shall be considered as part of this code.Appendices B and C contain recommended practicesthat shall not apply unless specifically adopted.

Appendix D contains conversion tables and a tablefor determining the approximate minimum thicknessfor carbon sheet steel.

104.0 Application to Existing Mechanical Systems.104.1 Additions, Alterations, or Repairs. Addi-tions, alterations, or repairs shall be permitted to bemade to any mechanical system without requiringthe existing mechanical system to comply with allthe requirements of this code, provided the addition,alteration, or repair conforms to that required for anew mechanical system. Additions, alterations, orrepairs shall not cause an existing system to becomeunsafe or create unhealthy or overloaded conditions.

Minor additions, alterations, and repairs toexisting mechanical systems shall be permitted to beinstalled in accordance with the law in effect at thetime the original installation was made, whenapproved by the Authority Having Jurisdiction.104.2 Existing Installations. Mechanical systemslawfully in existence at the time of the adoption of this code shall be permitted to have their use, main-tenance, or repair continued if the use, maintenance,or repair is in accordance with the original designand location and no hazard to life, health, or prop-erty has been created by such mechanical systems.104.3 Changes in Building Occupancy. Mechanicalsystems that are a part of any building or structureundergoing a change in use or occupancy, as definedin the Building Code, shall comply with the require-ments of this code that may be applicable to the newuse or occupancy.104.4 Maintenance. Mechanical systems, materials,and appurtenances, both existing and new, and partsthereof shall be maintained in proper operatingcondition in accordance with the original design andin a safe and hazard-free condition. Devices or safe-guards that are required by this code shall be main-tained in conformance with the code edition underwhich installed. The owner or the owners designatedagent shall be responsible for maintenance of mechanical systems and equipment. To determinecompliance with this subsection, the AuthorityHaving Jurisdiction shall be permitted to cause amechanical system or equipment to be reinspected.104.5 Moved Buildings. Mechanical systems orequipment that is a part of buildings or structuresmoved into or within this jurisdiction shall complywith the provisions of this code for new installations.

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105.0 Al ternate Mater ia ls and Methods ofConstruction Equivalency.Nothing in this code is intended to prevent the use of systems, methods, or devices of equivalent or superiorquality, strength, fire resistance, effectiveness, dura- bility, and safety over those prescribed by this code.

Technical documentation shall be submitted to theAuthority Having Jurisdiction to demonstrate equiva-lency. The Authority Having Jurisdiction shall havethe authority to approve or disapprove the system,method or device for the intended purpose.

106.0 Intent.However, the exercise of this discretionary approval by the Authority Having Jurisdiction shall have noeffect beyond the jurisdictional boundaries of saidAuthority Having Jurisdiction. Any alternate mate-rial or method of construction so approved shall not be considered as conforming to the requirements

and/or intent of this code for any purpose other thanthat granted by the Authority Having Jurisdiction.

107.0 Testing.The Authority Having Jurisdiction shall haveauthority to require tests, as proof of equivalency.107.1 Tests shall be made in accordance withapproved testing standards by an approved testingagency at the expense of the applicant. In the absenceof such standards, the Authority Having Jurisdictionshall have the authority to specify the test procedure.107.2 The Authority Having Jurisdiction shall have

the authority to require tests to be made or repeatedif, at any time, there is reason to believe that anymaterial or device no longer conforms to the require-ments on which its approval was based.

Part II Organization and Enforcement.

108.0 Powers and Duties of the Authority HavingJurisdiction.108.1 General. The Authority Having Jurisdiction ishereby authorized and directed to enforce the provi-sions of this code. For such purposes, the Authority

Having Jurisdiction shall have the powers of a lawenforcement officer.The Authority Having Jurisdiction shall have the

power to render interpretations of this code and toadopt and enforce rules and regulations supple-mental to this code as may be deemed necessary inorder to clarify the application of the provisions of this code. Such interpretations, rules, and regulationsshall be in accordance with the intent and purpose of this code.

108.2 Deputies. In accordance with the prescribedprocedures and with the approval of the appointingauthority, the Authority Having Jurisdiction shall bepermitted to appoint such number of technical offi-cers and inspectors and other employees as shall beauthorized from time to time. The Authority Having Jurisdiction shall be permitted to deputize suchinspectors or employees as may be necessary to carryout the functions of the code enforcement agency.108.3 Right of Entry. When it is necessary to makean inspection to enforce the provisions of this code, orwhen the Authority Having Jurisdiction has reason-able cause to believe that there exists in a building orupon a premises a condition that is contrary to or inviolation of this code that makes the building orpremises unsafe, dangerous, or hazardous, theAuthority Having Jurisdiction shall be permitted toenter the building or premises at reasonable times toinspect or to perform the duties imposed by thiscode, provided that if such building or premises beoccupied that credentials were presented to the occu-pant and entry requested. If such building orpremises be unoccupied, the Authority Having Juris-diction shall first make a reasonable effort to locatethe owner or other person having charge or control of the building or premises and request entry. If entry isrefused, the Authority Having Jurisdiction shall haverecourse to the remedies provided by law to secureentry.108.4 Stop Orders. When any work is being donecontrary to the provisions of this code, the AuthorityHaving Jurisdiction shall have the authority to orderthe work stopped by notice in writing served on any

persons engaged in doing or causing such work to bedone, and such persons shall forthwith stop work until authorized by the Authority Having Jurisdictionto proceed with the work.108.5 Authority to Disconnect Utilities in Emergen-cies. The Authority Having Jurisdiction or authorizedrepresentative shall be permitted to disconnect fuel gasutility service or energy supplies to a building, struc-ture, premises, or equipment regulated by this code incase of emergency where necessary to eliminate animmediate hazard to life or property. The AuthorityHaving Jurisdiction shall, whenever possible, notify theserving utility, the owner, and the occupant of the building, structure, or premises of the decision todisconnect prior to taking such action, and shall notifysuch serving utility, owner, and occupant of the building, structure, or premises in writing of suchdisconnection immediately thereafter.108.6 Authority to Condemn Equipment. When theAuthority Having Jurisdiction ascertains that anyequipment, or portion thereof, regulated by this codehas become hazardous to life, health, or property, it

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shall order in writing that the equipment either beremoved or restored to a safe or sanitary condition, asappropriate. The written notice shall contain a fixedtime limit for compliance with such order. Personsshall not use or maintain defective equipment afterreceiving a notice.

When equipment or an installation is to bedisconnected, written notice of the disconnection andcauses therefore shall be given within twenty-four(24) hours to the serving utility, owner, and occupantof the building, structure, or premises. When anyequipment is maintained in violation of this code,and in violation of a notice issued pursuant to theprovisions of this section, the Authority Having Jurisdiction shall institute an appropriate action toprevent, restrain, correct, or abate the violation.108.7 Connection After Order to Disconnect.Persons shall not make connections from an energy,fuel, or power supply nor supply energy or fuel toany equipment regulated by this code that has beendisconnected or ordered to be disconnected by theAuthority Having Jurisdiction until it has authorizedthe reconnection and use of such equipment.108.8 Liability. The Authority Having Jurisdictioncharged with the enforcement of this code acting ingood faith and without malice in the discharge of theduties required by this code or other pertinent law orordinance shall not thereby be rendered personallyliable for damages that may accrue to persons orproperty as a result of an act or by reason of an act oromission in the discharge of such duties. A suit brought against the Authority Having Jurisdiction oremployee because of such act or omission performed by the Authority Having Jurisdiction or employee inthe enforcement of any provision of such codes orother pertinent laws or ordinances implementedthrough the enforcement of this code or enforced bythe code enforcement agency shall be defended bythis jurisdiction until final termination of suchproceedings, and any judgment resulting therefromshall be assumed by this jurisdiction.

This code shall not be construed to relieve fromor lessen the responsibility of any person owning,operating, or controlling any equipment regulatedherein for damages to persons or property caused bydefects, nor shall the code enforcement agency or itsparent jurisdiction be held as assuming any suchliability by reason of the inspections authorized bythis code or any permits or certificates issued underthis code.108.9 Cooperation of Other Officials and Officers.The Authority Having Jurisdiction shall be permittedto request, and shall receive, the assistance and cooper-ation of other officials of this jurisdiction so far as

required in the discharge of the duties required by thiscode or otherpertinent law or ordinance.

109.0 Unsafe Equipment.Equipment regulated by this code that is unsafe orthat constitutes a fire or health hazard or is otherwisedangerous to human life is, for the purpose of thissection, unsafe. Use of equipment regulated by thiscode constituting a hazard to safety, health, or publicwelfare by reason of inadequate maintenance, dilapi-dation, obsolescence, fire hazard, disaster, damage,or abandonment is, for the purpose of this section, anunsafe use. Unsafe equipment is hereby declared to be a public nuisance and shall be abated by repair,rehabilitation, demolition, or removal in accordancewith procedures as may be adopted by this jurisdic-tion. As an alternative, the Authority Having Juris-diction or other employee or official of this jurisdic-tion, as designated by the governing body, shall be

permitted to institute other appropriate action toprevent, restrain, correct, or abate the violation.

110.0 Board of Appeals.110.1 General . In order to hear and decide appeals of orders, decisions, or determinations made by theAuthority Having Jurisdiction relative to the applica-tion and interpretations of this code, there shall be andis hereby created a Board of Appeals consisting of members who are qualified by experience and trainingto pass upon matters pertaining to mechanical design,construction, and maintenance and the public healthaspects of mechanical systems and who are notemployees of the jurisdiction. The Authority Having Jurisdiction shall be an ex-officio member and shall actas secretary to said board but shall have no vote uponany matter before the board. The Board of Appealsshall be appointed by the governing body and shallhold office at its pleasure. The board shall adopt rulesof procedure for conducting its business and shallrender all decisions and findings in writing to theappellant with a duplicate copy to the AuthorityHaving Jurisdiction.110.2 Limitations of Authority. The Board of Appeals shall have no authority relative to interpre-tation of the administrative provisions of this code,nor shall the board be empowered to waive require-ments of this code.

111.0 Violations.It shall be unlawful for a person, firm, or corporation toerect, construct, enlarge, alter, repair, move, improve,remove, convert or demolish, equip, use, or maintainmechanical systems or equipment or cause or permitthe same to be done in violation of this code.

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Part III Permits and Inspections

112.0 Permits.112.1 Permits Required. Except as permitted inSection 112.2, no mechanical system regulated bythis code shall be installed, altered, repaired,replaced, or remodeled unless a separate mechanicalpermit for each separate building or structure hasfirst been obtained.112.2 Exempt Work. A mechanical permit shall not be required for the following:

112.2.1 A portable heating appliance, portableventilating equipment, a portable cooling unit,or a portable evaporative cooler.112.2.2 A closed system of steam, hot, or chilledwater piping within heating or cooling equip-ment regulated by this code.112.2.3 Replacement of any component part orassembly of an appliance that does not alter itsoriginal approval and complies with other appli-cable requirements of this code.112.2.4 Refrigerating equipment that is part of the equipment for which a permit has beenissued pursuant to the requirements of this code.112.2.5 A unit refrigerating system. Exemptionfrom the permit requirements of this code shallnot be deemed to grant authorization for work to be done in violation of the provisions of this codeor other laws or ordinances of this jurisdiction.

113.0 Application for Permit.

113.1 Application. To obtain a permit, the applicantshall first file an application in writing on a formfurnished by the code enforcement agency for thatpurpose. Every such application shall:

113.1.1 Identify and describe the work to becovered by the permit for which application ismade.113.1.2 Describe the land on which the proposedwork is to be done by legal description, streetaddress, or similar description that will readilyidentify and definitely locate the proposed building or work.113.1.3 Indicate the use or occupancy for whichthe proposed work is intended.113.1.4 Be accompanied by plans, diagrams,computations, and specifications and other dataas required in Section 113.2.113.1.5 Be signed by the applicant or an autho-rized agent of the applicant.113.1.6 Give such other data and information asmay be required by the Authority Having Juris-diction.

113.2 Plans and Specifications. Plans, engineeringcalculations, diagrams, and other data shall besubmitted in one (1) or more sets with each applica-tion for a permit. When such plans are not prepared by an architect or engineer, the Authority Having Jurisdiction shall be permitted to require any appli-cant submitting such plans or other data to demon-strate that state law does not require that the plans beprepared by an architect or engineer. The AuthorityHaving Jurisdiction shall also be permitted to requireplans, computations, and specifications to beprepared and designed by an engineer or architectlicensed by the state to practice as such even if notrequired by state law.

Exception: The Authority Having Jurisdictionshall be permitted to waive the submission of plans, calculations, or other data if it is foundthat the nature of the work applied for is suchthat review of plans is not necessary to obtaincompliance with this code.

113.3 Information on Plans and Specifications.Plans and specifications shall be drawn to scale uponsubstantial paper or cloth and shall be of sufficientclarity to indicate the location, nature, and extent of the work proposed and show in detail that it willconform to the provisions of this code and relevantlaws, ordinances, rules, and regulations.

Plans for buildings exceeding two (2) stories inheight of other than Group R, Division 3 and GroupU Occupancies shall indicate how required structuraland fire-resistive integrity will be maintained wherea penetration will be made for electrical, mechanical,

plumbing, and communication conduits, pipes, andsimilar systems.The installer shall submit plans showing the

proposed installation, indicating the location of theheater and such accessories as may be required toensure the proper and safe performance of its function.

114.0 Permit Issuance.114.1 Issuance. If the Authority Having Jurisdictionfinds that the work described in an application for apermit and the plans, specifications, and other datafiled are in accordance with the requirements of thiscode and other pertinent laws and ordinances andthat the fees specified in Section 115.0 have beenpaid, the Authority Having Jurisdiction shall issue apermit to the applicant.

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diction, and all work regulated by this code shall bedone in accordance with the approved plans.

The Authority Having Jurisdiction has theauthority to issue a permit for the construction of apart of a mechanical system before the entire plansand specifications for the whole system have been

submitted or approved, provided adequate informa-tion and detailed statements have been filedcomplying with all pertinent requirements of thiscode.

The holder of a partial permit shall be permittedto proceed without assurance that the permit for theentire building, structure, or mechanical system will be granted.114.2 Retention of Plans. One (1) set of approvedplans, specifications, and computations shall beretained by the Authority Having Jurisdiction untilfinal approval of the work is covered therein. One (1)set of approved plans and specifications shall bereturned to the applicant, and shall be kept on thesite of the building or work at all times during whichthe work authorized thereby is in progress.114.3 Validity of Permit. The issuance of a permit orapproval of plans, specifications, and computationsshall not be construed to be a permit for, or anapproval of, any violation of the provisions of thiscode or of other ordinances of the jurisdiction.Permits presuming to give authority to violate orcancel the provisions of this code or of other ordi-nances of the jurisdiction shall not be valid.

The issuance of a permit based upon plans, spec-

ifications, computations, and other data shall notprevent the Authority Having Jurisdiction fromthereafter requiring the correction of errors in saidplans, specifications, and other data or frompreventing building operations being carried onthereunder when in violation of this code or of otherordinances of this jurisdiction.114.4 Expiration. Every permit issued under theprovisions of this code shall expire by limitation and become null and void if the work authorized by suchpermit is not commenced within one-hundred andeighty (180) days from the date of such permit, or if the work authorized by such permit is suspended or

abandoned at any time after the work is commencedfor a period of one-hundred and eighty (180) days.Before such work can be recommenced, a new permitshall be first obtained, and the fee therefore shall beone-half (1/2) the amount required for a new permitfor such work, provided no changes have been madeor will be made in the original plans and specifica-tions for such work and provided further that suchsuspension or abandonment has not exceeded one (1)year. No permit shall be extended more than once. To

renew action on a permit after expiration, thepermittee shall pay a new full permit fee.

A permittee holding an unexpired permit shall be permitted to apply for an extension of the timewithin which work may be commenced under thatpermit when the permittee is unable to commence

work within the time required by this section forgood and satisfactory reasons. The Authority Having Jurisdiction shall have the authority to extend thetime for action by the permittee for a period notexceeding one-hundred and eighty (180) days uponwritten request by the permittee showing thatcircumstances beyond the control of said permitteehave prevented action from being taken.114.5 Suspension or Revocation. The AuthorityHaving Jurisdiction shall have the authority tosuspend or revoke a permit issued under the provi-sions of this code whenever the permit is issued inerror or on the basis of incorrect information

supplied or in violation of other ordinances or regula-tions of the jurisdiction.

115.0 Fees.115.1 General. Fees shall be assessed in accordancewith the provisions of this section and as set forth inthe fee schedule, Table 1-1. The fees are to be deter-mined and adopted by this jurisdiction.115.2 Permit Fees. The fee for each permit shall beas set forth in Table 1-1.115.3 Plan Review Fees. When plans or other dataare required to be submitted by Section 113.2, a plan

review fee shall be paid at the time of submittingplans and specifications for review. The plan reviewfees for mechanical work shall be determined andadopted by this jurisdiction.

The plan review fees specified in this subsectionare separate fees from the permit fees specified inSection 115.2 and are in addition to the permit fees.

When plans are incomplete or changed so as torequire additional plan review, an additional planreview fee shall be charged at the rate shown inTable 1-1.115.4 Expiration of Plan Review. Applications forwhich no permit is issued within one-hundred andeighty (180) days following the date of applicationshall expire by limitation, and plans and other datasubmitted for review shall be permitted to bereturned to the applicant or destroyed by theAuthority Having Jurisdiction. The AuthorityHaving Jurisdiction shall be permitted to extend thetime for action by the applicant for a period notexceeding one-hundred and eighty (180) days uponrequest by the applicant showing that circumstances beyond the control of the applicant have prevented


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action from being taken. No application shall beextended more than once. In order to renew actionon an application after expiration, the applicant shallresubmit plans and pay a new plan review fee.115.5 Investigation Fees Work Without a Permit.

115.5.1 Investigation. Whenever any work for

which a permit is required by this code has beencommenced without first obtaining said permit,a special investigation shall be made before apermit shall be permitted to be issued for suchwork.115.5.2 Fee. An investigation fee, in addition tothe permit fee, shall be collected whether or nota permit is then or subsequently issued. Theinvestigation fee shall be equal to the amount of the permit fee that would be required by thiscode if a permit were to be issued. The paymentof such investigation fee shall not exempt anyperson from compliance with other provisions of

this code or from any penalty prescribed by law.115.6 Fee Refunds. The Authority Having Jurisdic-tion shall be permitted to authorize the refunding of any fee paid hereunder that has been erroneouslypaid or collected.

115.6.1 The Authority Having Jurisdiction shall be permitted to authorize a refund not exceedinga percentage, as determined by this jurisdiction,when no work has been done under a permitissued in accordance with this code.115.6.2 The Authority Having Jurisdiction shall be permitted to authorize refunding notexceeding a percentage, as determined by this

jurisdiction, when an application for a permit forwhich a plan review fee has been paid is with-drawn or canceled before any plan review efforthas been expended.115.6.3 The Authority Having Jurisdiction shallnot authorize refunding of any fee paid exceptupon written application filed by the originalpermittee not exceeding one-hundred and eighty(180) days after the date of fee payment.

116.0 Inspections.116.1 General. Mechanical systems for which apermit is required by this code shall be subject toinspection and such mechanical systems shall remainaccessible and exposed for inspection purposes untilapproved by the Authority Having Jurisdiction.

It shall be the duty of the permit applicant tocause the mechanical systems to remain accessibleand exposed for inspection purposes. The AuthorityHaving Jurisdiction shall not be liable for expenseentailed in the removal or replacement of any mate-rial required to permit inspection. When the installa-

tion of a mechanical system is complete, an addi-tional and final inspection shall be made. Mechanicalsystems regulated by this code shall not beconnected to the energy fuel supply lines untilauthorized by the Authority Having Jurisdiction.

Approval, as a result of an inspection, shall not

be construed to be an approval of a violation of theprovisions of this code or of other ordinances of the jurisdiction. Inspections presuming to give authorityto violate or cancel the provisions of this code or of other ordinances of the jurisdiction shall not be valid.116.2 Operation of Mechanical Equipment. Therequirements of this section shall not be consideredto prohibit the operation of mechanical systemsinstalled to replace existing equipment or fixturesserving an occupied portion of the building in theevent a request for inspection of such equipment orfixture has been filed with the Authority Having Jurisdiction not exceeding forty-eight (48) hours aftersuch replacement work is completed and before anyportion of such mechanical system is concealed byany permanent portion of the building.116.3 Testing of Equipment. Refrigeration equip-ment regulated by this code shall be tested andapproved as required by Section 1124.0 of this code.

Steam and hot-water boilers and piping shall betested and approved as required by Sections 1022,1201.2.8, and 1207.0 of this code.

Where applicable (see Section 103.0), fuel gaspiping shall be tested and approved as required bySection 1304.0 of this code.

116.4 Inspection Requests. It shall be the duty of the person doing the work authorized by a permit tonotify the Authority Having Jurisdiction that suchwork is ready for inspection. The request for inspec-tion must be filed not less than one (1) working day before such inspection is desired.

It shall be the duty of the person requestinginspections required by this code to provide access toand means for inspection of such work.116.5 Other Inspections. In addition to the calledinspections required by this code, the AuthorityHaving Jurisdiction shall be permitted to make or

require other inspections of mechanical work to ascer-tain compliance with the provisions of this code andother laws that are enforced by the code enforcementagency.116.6 Reinspections. The Authority Having Juris-diction shall be permitted to assess a reinspection feefor each inspection or reinspection when suchportion of work for which inspection is requested isnot complete or when required corrections have not been made.


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This provision shall not be interpreted asrequiring reinspection fees the first time a job isrejected for failure to comply with the requirementsof this code, but as controlling the practice of callingfor inspections before the job is ready for inspectionor reinspection.

To obtain reinspection, the applicant shall file anapplication therefore in writing upon a formfurnished for that purpose and pay the reinspectionfee in accordance with Table 1-1 or as set forth in thefee schedule adopted by the jurisdiction.

In instances when reinspection fees have beenassessed, no additional inspection of the work will be performed until the required fees have been paid.

117.0 Connection Approval.117.1 Energy Connections. No person shall makeconnections from a source of energy or fuel to anymechanical system or equipment regulated by thiscode and for which a permit is required untilapproved by the Authority Having Jurisdiction.117.2 Temporary Connections. The AuthorityHaving Jurisdiction shall be permitted to authorizetemporary connection of the mechanical equipmentto the source of energy or fuel for the purpose of testing the equipment or for use under a temporarycertificate of occupancy.


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TABLE 1-1Mechanical Permit Fees

Permit Issuance

1. For the issuance of each permit .........................................................................................................._____*

2. For issuing each supplemental permit for which the original permit has not expired or been

canceled or finalized ..........................................................................................................................._____*

Unit Fee Schedule

Note: The following do not include permit-issuing fees.

1. Furnaces

For the installation or relocation of each forced-air or gravity-type furnace or burner, including ductsand vents attached to such appliance, up to and including 100,000 Btu/h (29.3 kW)........................._____*

For the installation or relocation of each forced-air or gravity-type furnace or burner, including ductsand vents attached to such appliance, over 100,000 Btu/h (29.3 kW)................................................_____*

For the installation or relocation of each floor furnace, including vent ................................................_____*

For the installation or relocation of each suspended heater, recessed wall heater, or floor-mountedunit heater ..........................................................................................................................................._____*

2. Appliance Vents

For the installation, relocation, or replacement of each appliance vent installed and not included inan appliance permit ............................................................................................................................_____*

3. Repairs or Additions

For the repair of, alteration of, or addition to each heating appliance, refrigeration unit, cooling unit,absorption unit, or each heating, cooling, absorption, or evaporative cooling system, including instal-lation of controls regulated by this code.............................................................................................._____*

4. Boilers, Compressors, and Absorption Systems

For the installation or relocation of each boiler or compressor, up to and including three (3) horse-power, or each absorption system up to and including 100,000 Btu/h (29.3 kW) ..............................._____*

For the installation or relocation of each boiler or compressor exceeding three (3) horsepower(2.24 kW), up to and including 15 horsepower (11.19 kW), or each absorption system exceeding100,000 Btu/h (29.3 kW) and including 500,000 Btu/h (146.48 kW) ..................................................._____*

For the installation or relocation of each boiler or compressor exceeding 15 horsepower (11.19 kW),up to and including thirty (30) horsepower (22.37 kW), or each absorption system exceeding500,000 Btu/h (146.48 kW), up to and including 1,000,000 Btu/h (29.3 kW) ......................................_____*

For the installation or relocation of each boiler or compressor exceeding thirty (30) horsepower(22.37 kW), up to and including fifty (50) horsepower (37.3 kW), or for each absorption systemexceeding 1,000,000 Btu/h (292.95 kW), up to and including 1,750,000 Btu/h (512.66 kW).............._____*

For the installation or relocation of each boiler or compressor exceeding fifty (50) horsepower(37.3 kW), or each absorption system exceeding 1,750,000 Btu/h (512.66 kW)................................_____*

5. Air HandlersFor each air-handling unit up to and including 10,000 cfm (4.72 m 3/S), including ducts attached thereto .._____*

Note: This fee shall not apply to an air-handling unit that is a portion of a factory-assembled appli-ance, cooling unit, evaporative cooler, or absorption unit for which a permit is required elsewherein this code.

6. Evaporative Coolers

For each air-handling unit exceeding 10,000 cfm (4.72 m 3/S) ..........................................................._____*

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7. Ventilation and Exhaust

For each ventilation fan connected to a single duct............................................................................_____*

For each ventilation system that is not a portion of any heating or air-conditioning system authorizedby a permit ........................................................................................................................................._____*

For the installation of each hood that is served by mechanical exhaust, including the ducts forsuch hood ..........................................................................................................................................._____*

8. Incinerators

For the installation or relocation of each domestic-type incinerator ...................................................._____*

For the installation or relocation of each commercial or industrial-type incinerator ............................_____*

9. Miscellaneous

For each appliance or piece of equipment regulated by this code, but not classed in other appliancecategories, or for which no other fee is listed in this table..................................................................._____*

10. When Chapter 13 or Appendix B is applicable (see Section 103.0), permit fees for fuel-gas pipingshall be as follows:

For each gas piping system of one (1) to five (5) outlets ...................................................................._____*

For each additional gas piping system, per outlet..............................................................................._____*

11. Process Piping:

For each hazardous process piping system (HPP) of one (1) to four (4) outlets ................................_____*

For each HPP piping system of five (5) or more outlets, per outlet....................................................._____*

For each nonhazardous process piping system (NPP) of one (1) to four (4) outlets .........................._____*

For each NPP piping system of five (5) or more outlets, per outlet....................................................._____*

Other Inspections and Fees

1. Inspections outside of normal business hours, per hour (minimum charge two (2) hours).............._____*

2. Reinspection fees assessed under provisions of Section 116.6, per inspection................................._____*

3. Inspections for which no fee is specifically indicated, per hour (minimum charge one-half (1/2) hour) ._____*

4. Additional plan review required by changes, additions, or revisions to plans or to plans for which aninitial review has been completed, per hour (minimum charge one-half (1/2) hour) ........................_____*

* Jurisdiction will indicate their fees here.


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