(A) Homeowner permits. A bona fide owner of a single-family residence which is, or will be on completion, for a minimum of two years; his or her place of residence, and no part of which is used for rental or commercial purposes, nor is contemplated for such purpose, may do his or her own work, providing he or she applies for and secures a permit, pays the fee, does the work himself or herself in accordance with the provisions hereof, applies for inspections and receives approval of the work by the mechanical inspection authority. Failure to comply with these requirements will subject the owner’s permit to cancellation.
(B) Additional permit requirement. An electrical permit must be secured before a mechanical installation permit will be issued. All electrical wiring and controls required for the operation of equipment installed under a mechanical installation permit shall comply with the city electrical ordinance.
(C) Violations. Any person, firm or corporation who shall violate a provision of this code or shall fail to comply with any of the requirements thereof or who shall erect, construct, alter or repair a building or structure in violation of an approved plan or directive of the code official, or of a permit or certificate issued under the provisions of this code, shall be cited for a municipal civil infraction in accordance with Chapter 11 of this code of ordinances and the defendant, if found responsible, shall be subject to a fine of not more than $500. Additionally, the court may assess costs incurred in compelling the appearance of the defendant and to enforce the terms of this code. A second offense for the same violation shall constitute a misdemeanor punishable by a fine of not more than $500 and/or by imprisonment not exceeding 90 days. Each day that a violation continues after due notice has been served, in accordance with the terms and provisions hereof, shall be deemed a separate offense.
(D) Board of Appeals. The Board of Appeals, established by the city’s Building Code, shall serve as the Board of Appeals for this code and shall be subjected to the same rules and procedures.
(E) Floor diffusers, registers and grilles. Floor diffusers, registers and grilles shall be prohibited in any of the following rooms:
(1) Toilet rooms;
(2) Bathrooms;
(3) Washrooms;
(4) Laundry rooms;
(5) Utility rooms;
(6) Kitchens;
(7) Basements; and
(8) Any adjacent room where the possibility of direct flooding may occur or where chemicals or other contaminants may enter the ducts.
(F) Fuel oil piping and storage. The provision of Chapter 13 of the 2015 Michigan Mechanical Code shall apply except for underground storage tanks permitted and regulated by the State Underground Storage Tank Division.
(Ord. 1509, passed 4-26-2021)