ARTICLE V. MECHANICAL CODE

DIVISION 1. GENERALLY

22-311 Purpose.

The purpose of this article is to adopt and provide minimum standards for all mechanical work conducted in the city, in order to protect the public health, safety and welfare.

(Ord. No. 1986, § 1, 1-21-92)

22-312 Enforcing agency designated.

Pursuant to the provisions of the state mechanical code, in accordance with Act No. 230 of the Public Acts of Michigan of 1972 (MCL 125.1501 et seq., MSA 5.2949(1) et seq.), as amended, the director of the department of community development, and his designees, of the city is hereby designated as the enforcing agency to discharge the responsibilities of the city under Act No. 230 of the Public Acts of Michigan of 1972, as amended. The city assumes responsibility for the administration and enforcement of such act throughout its corporate limits.

(Ord. No. 1986, § 1, 1-21-92)

22-313 Adoption by reference.

The 2000 Edition of the Michigan Mechanical Code, along with any subsequent amendments or supplements as promulgated by the State of Michigan, with technical amendments approved and recommended by the State of Michigan Bureau of Construction Codes, is hereby adopted as the enforcing authority of this section by reference, as set forth herein, and shall apply to the construction, alteration, movement, enlargement, replacement, repair, equipment, use and occupancy, location, maintenance, removal and demolition of every building or structure or any appurtenances connected or attached to such buildings or structures.

(Ord. No. 2137, § 1, 7-18-02)

22-314 Penalties for violation.

Violation of any provisions of this article herein adopted shall be deemed a municipal civil infraction, punishable by a fine of not less than $100.00 or more than $500.00, plus any costs, damages, expenses, and other sanctions. This article is further subject to the repeat offense provision, section 86-501(2) of this Code. Further, each day on which any violation of this article continues constitutes a separate offense and shall be subject to penalties or sanctions as a separate offense. In addition to any other remedies available at law, the city may bring in the local district court an injunction or other process against a person or company to restrain, prevent, or abate any violation of this article.

(Ord. No. 2137, § 1, 7-18-02)

22-315—22-335 Reserved.

DIVISION 2. REFRIGERATION JOURNEYMEN

Subdivision I. In General

22-336—22-355 Reserved.

Subdivision II. License and Registration

22-356—22-410 Reserved.

Editor’s note—Ord. No. 2305, § 1, adopted August 12, 2013, repealed §§ 22-356—22-370, which pertained to refrigeration journeyman licensing and registration and derived from §§ 18-21—18-35 of the 1985 Code.