The provisions of this chapter shall include and apply to all mechanical and fuel gas systems, appliances and equipment regulated by the adopted mechanical and fuel gas codes hereinafter installed, constructed, altered, serviced or repaired in, for, or about any new, remodeled or relocated building or structure in the city. (Ord. 5664, 9-19-2022)
A. Appointment: The applicant for mechanical inspector shall fulfill all applicable civil service requirements for the position of mechanical inspector. The building official will appoint the new mechanical inspector. The appointment shall go to the mayor and city council for approval. The mechanical inspector shall work under the direction of the building official.
B. Qualifications: The appointee shall have had at least four (4) years of practical experience in the design, planning, supervision and contracting for installation of heating, air conditioning and ventilation systems. Two (2) years of experience may be substituted for four (4) years of schooling if the study is in engineering or a related field. Schooling shall be from a recognized school of continuing education; possession of a valid driver's license; shall possess the ability and aptitude for the performance of required duties and shall have thorough knowledge of the standard materials and methods used in the installation and maintenance of heating, air conditioning and ventilation equipment; shall be versed in methods of construction for safety to persons and property, the statutes of the state relating to air quality and air pollution control and any orders, rules and regulations issued by authority thereof, and in the uniform mechanical code.
C. Restrictions: It shall be unlawful for the mechanical inspector to engage in the business of the sales, installation, or maintenance of heating, air conditioning and ventilation equipment, either directly or indirectly, and the inspector shall have no financial interest in any concern engaged in such business in the city at any time while holding the position as mechanical inspector for the city.
D. Powers And Duties:
1. The mechanical inspector is empowered to inspect any and all buildings or structures, public or private, and to, as herein provided, order removed or remodeled and put into proper and safe condition all heating, air conditioning, and ventilation equipment and related systems for the protection of the public health, safety and welfare.
2. The mechanical inspector shall have authority to enforce this chapter and may bring before the mechanical board proposals for modifications or alternate materials, methods, and equipment to determine compliance with the intent of this chapter; provided, that the individual or entity affected provides satisfactory documentation to the board.
3. The building official shall be the executive official and administrative authority for the administration of the mechanical code of the city.
E. Right Of Entry: Whenever necessary to make an inspection to enforce any of the provisions of this chapter, or whenever the mechanical inspector has reasonable cause to believe that there exists, in any building or upon any premises, any HVAC condition which makes such building or premises unsafe, the mechanical inspector may enter such building or premises at all reasonable times to inspect the same or to perform any duty imposed upon by this chapter; provided, that if such building or premises be occupied, they shall first present proper credentials and request entry; and if such building or premises is unoccupied, they shall first make a reasonable effort to locate the owner or other persons having charge or control of the building or premises and request entry. If such entry is refused, the mechanical inspector or authorized representative shall have recourse to every remedy by law to secure entry. (Ord. 5664, 9-19-2022)
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