The following types of service equipment shall not be operated until the department issues a certificate of compliance after submission of a satisfactory report of inspection and testing of such equipment in accordance with this code and all required submittal documents:
1. Air-conditioning, ventilation and exhaust systems
2. Elevators, escalators, moving walkways and dumbwaiters
3. Fuel burning and fuel-oil storage equipment
4. Refrigeration systems
5. Heating systems
6. Boilers.
Exception: A certificate of compliance shall not be required in connection with work specifically exempted from permit requirements in accordance with this code or department rules.