The 2021 international mechanical code, as adopted pursuant to section 7-4-1 of this article is hereby amended by adding the underlined language and deleting the overstricken language as follows:
CHAPTER 1
SCOPE AND ADMINISTRATION
PART I - SCOPE AND APPLICATION
SECTION 101 - GENERAL
Section 101.1 Title. These regulations, as amended and adopted by the Village, shall be known as the mechanical code of the Village of Oak Park, hereinafter referred to as "this code".
CHAPTER 1, PART 2 - ADMINISTRATION AND ENFORCEMENT is deleted in its entirety with the exception of the following sections to remain:
1. Section 105 Approval,
2. Section 107 Inspections And Testing,
3. Section 108 Violations, sections 108.7 through 108.7.3 inclusive, and
4. Section 110 Temporary Equipment, Systems And Uses.
Administration and enforcement of this code shall be governed by the sections set forth above and by the applicable provisions of chapter 1 of the international building code, as amended by the Village.
CHAPTER 5
EXHAUST SYSTEMS
SECTION 506 - COMMERCIAL KITCHEN HOOD VENTILATION SYSTEM DUCTS AND EXHAUST EQUIPMENT
Section 506.6 Exhaust System Discharge. The permit holder shall verify that the exhaust system discharge does not constitute a nuisance as defined in the Village Code or violate the provisions of any county, state or federal law regulating smoke and particulate emissions. In the event that the building official determines that a nuisance exists, or that a violation of any county, state or federal regulation is found to occur, the business owner or other responsible party shall take immediate measures to abate the nuisance or violation within the timeframe established by the building official for compliance.
SECTION 509 - FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEMS
Section 509.1 Where Required. Commercial cooking appliances required by section 507.2.1 to have a type I hood shall be provided with an approved automatic fire suppression system complying with the international building code and the international fire code, each as amended and adopted by the Village, and NFPA 17A, wet chemical extinguishing systems - 2009 and NFPA 96, ventilation control and fire protection of commercial cooking operations - 2008.
CHAPTER 12
HYDRONIC PIPING
SECTION 1206 - PIPING INSTALLATION
Section 1206.8 Steam Piping Pitch. Steam piping shall be installed to drain to the boiler or the steam trap. Steam systems shall not have drip pockets that reduce the capacity of the steam piping. Steam condensate pipe shall be pitched to the boiler or condensate receiver.
(Ord. 2014-0-61, 10-6-2014, eff. 1-1-2015; amd. Ord. 20-079, 9-21-2020; Ord. 23-51, 6-20-2023)