Chapter 15.35
MECHANICAL CODE
Sections:
15.35.010 Adopted.
That certain code entitled “International Mechanical Code” and amendments thereto, 2018 Edition, as copyrighted by International Code Council, Inc., is hereby adopted as the “Mechanical Code of Huachuca City” and made a part of this title the same as though said code was specifically set forth in full herein. (Ord. 22-05 § 1, 2022; Ord. 16-08 § 2, 2016; Ord. 08-14, 2009; Ord. 06-01, 2006; Ord. 03-003, 2002; Ord. 97-007, 1997; prior code §§ 8-1-1-G and 8-11)
15.35.020 Amendments.
The following provisions of the International Mechanical Code, 2018 Edition, as published by the International Code Council, Inc., are hereby amended as follows:
A. At Section 101.1, Title, revise wording as follows:
These regulations shall be known as the Mechanical Code of the Town of Huachuca City, hereinafter referred to as “this code.”
B. At Section 101.2, Scope, number the existing exception as Exception 1. Insert Exception 2 as follows:
Mechanical systems in existing building undergoing repair, alteration or addition, and change of occupancy shall be permitted to comply with the International Existing Building Code.
C. At Section 103.1, General, revise wording as follows: change “code official” to “building official.”
D. At Section 103.2, Appointment, delete the entire section.
E. At Section 103.3, Deputies, delete the entire section.
F. At Section 103.4, Liability, revise as follows: renumber Section 103.4 as Section 103.2.
G. At Section 106.5.2, Fee Schedule, revise wording as follows:
All mechanical work requiring a permit, fees for each permit shall be paid as required. Permit fees due shall reflect the fee schedule established by the Town.
H. At Section 106.5.3, Fee Refunds, delete the entire section.
I. At Section 109.1, Application for Appeal, insert the following after the first sentence:
In the absence of an appointed board of appeals, all appeals of orders, decisions or determinations made by the building official relative to the application and interpretation of this code shall be heard and decided by the Town Board of Adjustment.
Revise wording in the last paragraph as follows: change “within 20 days” to “within 30 days.”
J. At Section 109.2, Membership of Board, delete the entire section, to include subsections.
K. At Section 109.3, Notice of Meeting, revise wording as follows: change “within 10 days” to “within 30 days.”
L. At Section 109.4.1, Procedure, delete the entire section.
M. At Section 109.5, Postponed Hearing, delete the entire section.
N. At Section 109.6, Board Decision, revise wording as follows: change “three members” to “five members.”
O. At Section 109.6.1, Resolution, delete the entire section.
P. At Section 303.7, Pit Locations, insert an exception as follows:
Liquefied petroleum gas appliances shall not be located in any pit or basement, under show windows or interior stairway, in engine, boiler, heater, or electrical meter rooms.
Q. At Section 306.4, Appliances Under Floors, insert Exception 3 as follows:
Liquefied petroleum gas piping shall not serve any gas appliance located in a pit of a basement where heavier than air gas might collect to form a flammable mixture.
R. At Section 504.8.2 Duct Installation, delete the last sentence and replace with:
Clothes dryer exhaust ducts shall not be connected with screws or fasteners which extend into the duct.
(Ord. 22-05 § 2, 2022)