(A) Purpose. The purpose of this section is to control the quality of workmanship in the installation and repair of all mechanical work in the city and to safeguard life, limb and property. MECHANICAL WORK includes, but is not limited to, plumbing, steam fitting, gas range piping and appliance installation, hot water and warm air heating and sheet metal, air conditioning and refrigeration, ventilation installation or repairs.
(B) Permits required. It is unlawful for any person to commence or proceed with the installing, repairing or constructing of any mechanical work for which a permit is required in the Building Code without first having obtained a permit from the city pursuant to §§ 32.15 through 32.20. Permits must be issued per building, or per unit in permanently divided commercial or industrial buildings; per owner occupied, or potentially owner occupied residential unit; per apartment building; or per apartment type condominium building. Permits are assumed to be for a completed installation or repair, but a partial permit may be issued at an applicant’s request.