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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)
Whenever it shall come to the knowledge of the mechanical inspector that the mechanical or fuel gas system, appliance or equipment governed by this code in a building or structure is defective or otherwise becomes a hazard to health or life, it shall be the duty of said inspector to make an inspection of such system, appliance or equipment and render a report to the proper party, setting forth the necessary repairs or alterations required to make such heating, air conditioning or ventilation system conform to this chapter. The inspector shall set a limit of time within which such repairs or alterations are to be made, and upon the refusal or neglect of the owner, agent, lessee, or tenant to comply with said notice within the time stated, the mechanical inspector shall cause such repairs or alterations to be made or such nuisance abated and the expense of such work shall be taxed against such property and become a prior lien thereon and as a personal judgment against the property owner; or the inspector may order the premises vacated and closed to further occupancy until such time as the required repairs or alterations have been made, all at the mechanical inspector's sole discretion based upon health or life safety concerns. (Ord. 5664, 9-19-2022)
When a single-family structure is changed to multi-family occupancy, the following shall specifically apply in addition to any requirements identified in the mechanical code:
A. Each unit shall be provided a heating unit that will maintain room temperature in accordance with the housing code of the city.
B. Transfer of conditioned air between units is prohibited. (Ord. 5664, 9-19-2022)
A. Permit To Do Work Required: It shall be unlawful for any person to construct or install any fuel burning, space heating, air conditioning or incinerator equipment or appurtenances subject to and covered by the provisions of this chapter in or for any building or to alter, repair or convert any such existing fuel burning, space heating, air conditioning or incinerator equipment or appurtenances as are subject to the provisions of this chapter without first making written application for a permit therefor setting forth the nature and extent of the work to be performed. (Ord. 5664, 9-19-2022)
In cases where the owner/occupant desires to do heating, air conditioning and ventilation work in the owner's own residence, the owner shall appear before the mechanical inspector and show competency in the installations of heating, air conditioning and ventilation systems. Upon such showing of competency and approval and payment of required fees, a mechanical permit shall be issued. Said permit authorizes owner to do heating, air conditioning and ventilation work only in the dwelling owned and occupied by said owner without licensing, certificate of insurance or help from other than family members. Said person performs all labor in connection therewith, has the necessary inspections made and complies with code requirements. (Ord. 5664, 9-19-2022)
A. It shall be the duty of the permit holder to notify the inspector that the work is ready for inspection or test. All inspections require twenty four (24) hours' notice.
B. It shall be the duty of the permit holder to make sure the work will stand the test prescribed before giving notification.
C. If the inspector finds that the work will not stand a required test, or corrections are required, the journeyman HVAC shall be required to notify the inspector when the necessary corrections are complete for re-inspection. If the journeyman HVAC calls for a re-inspection where corrections were required and the corrections were not made, a re-inspection fee will be assessed to the contractor. The re-inspection fee shall be paid before additional inspections are made.
D. If the inspector fails to appear within twenty four (24) hours, during normal working hours, of the time set for each inspection or test, the inspection or test shall be deemed to have been made, but the journeyman HVAC doing the work shall be required to file an affidavit with the mechanical inspector that the work was installed with the ordinance and permit, and that it was free from defects and that the required test had been made and the system was found free from leaks. (Ord. 5664, 9-19-2022)
If an existing building is damaged by fire or otherwise or altered in a manner to require the replacement of fifty percent (50%) or more of the structure as determined by the authority having jurisdiction, the entire building shall conform to this chapter's requirements for new buildings. (Ord. 5664, 9-19-2022)
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