Bakersfield Municipal Code Ch. 15.07 California Mechanical Code

• Prior ordinance history: Ords. 4472 and 4637.

Except as provided in this chapter, that certain mechanical code known and designated as the California Mechanical Code, 2025 Edition, including appendixes as adopted by the state and Division II Administration Sections 101.0 through 107.0, is adopted by reference as modified and amended in this chapter and is declared to be the mechanical code of the city for the purpose stated therein. (Ord. 5204 § 3, 2025; Ord. 5111 § 3, 2022; Ord. 4994 § 4, 2019; Ord. 4878 § 4, 2016; Ord. 4755 § 4, 2013)

The following section of the California Mechanical Code is not adopted as part of this chapter and is deleted:

Section 107.0 Board of Appeals. (Ord. 4994 § 4, 2019; Ord. 4878 § 4, 2016; Ord. 4755 § 4, 2013)

The sections of the California Mechanical Code mentioned in Sections 15.07.040 through 15.07.070 are amended to read as set forth in this chapter. (Ord. 4994 § 4, 2019; Ord. 4878 § 4, 2016; Ord. 4755 § 4, 2013)

Section 303.7 is amended as follows:

Equipment burning liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) or liquid fuel shall not be located in a pit, attic, an underfloor space, below grade or similar location where vapors or fuel might unsafely collect unless an approved method for the safe collection, removal and containment or disposal of the vapors or fuel is approved.

(Ord. 4994 § 4, 2019; Ord. 4878 § 4, 2016; Ord. 4755 § 4, 2013)

Section 507.2 is amended by adding a second paragraph to read as follows:

Stainless steel wall shield below hood shall maintain 3 inches from protected combustibles.

(Ord. 4994 § 4, 2019; Ord. 4878 § 4, 2016; Ord. 4755 § 4, 2013)