Chapter 1 — GENERAL CODE PROVISIONS
105.1 General.
California Mechanical Code (Title 24, Part 4) · 2025 edition · updated 2026-09-12 · California
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Mechanical systems for which a permit is required by this code shall be inspected by the Authority Having Jurisdiction.
No mechanical system or portion thereof shall be covered, concealed, or put into use until inspected and approved as prescribed in this code. Neither the Authority Having Jurisdiction nor the jurisdiction shall be liable for expense entailed in the removal or replacement of material required to permit inspection. Mechanical systems regulated by this code shall not be connected to the energy fuel supply lines until authorized by the Authority Having Jurisdiction.
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▸Chapter 1 — GENERAL CODE PROVISIONS
Overview- 104.2 Items (1) through (5) of this code.
- 101.1 Title.
- 101.2 Scope.
- 101.3 Purpose.
- 101.4 Unconstitutional.
- 101.5 Validity.
- 102.1 Conflicts Between Codes.
- 102.2 Existing Installations.
- 102.3 Maintenance.
- 102.4 Additions, Alterations, Renovations, or Repairs.
- 102.5 Health and Safety.
- 102.6 Changes in Building Occupancy.
- 102.7 Moved Structures.
- 102.8 Appendices.
- 103.1 General.
- 103.2 Liability.
- 103.3 Applications and Permits.
- 103.4 Right of Entry.
- 104.1 Permits Required.
- 104.2 Exempt Work.
- 104.3 Application for Permit.
- 104.4 Permit Issuance.
- 104.5 Fees.
- 105.1 General.
- 105.2 Required Inspections.
- 105.3 Testing of Systems.
- 105.4 Connection to Service Utilities.
- 106.1 General.
- 106.2 Notices of Correction or Violation.
- 106.3 Penalties.
- 106.4 Stop Orders.
- 106.5 Authority to Disconnect Utilities in Emergen-cies.
- 106.6 Authority to Condemn.
- 107.1 General.
- 107.2 Limitations of Authority.
- Chapter 2 — DEFINITIONS
- Chapter 3 — GENERAL REGULATIONS
- Chapter 4 — VENTILATION AIR
- Chapter 5 — EXHAUST SYSTEMS
- Chapter 6 — DUCT SYSTEMS
- Chapter 7 — COMBUSTION AIR
- Chapter 8 — CHIMNEYS AND VENTS
- Chapter 9 — INSTALLATION OF SPECIFIC APPLIANCES
- Chapter 10 — BOILERS AND PRESSURE VESSELS
- Chapter 11 — REFRIGERATION
- Chapter 12 — HYDRONICS
- Chapter 13 — FUEL GAS PIPING
- Chapter 14 — PROCESS PIPING
- Chapter 15 — SOLAR ENERGY SYSTEMS
- Chapter 16 — STATIONARY POWER PLANTS
- Chapter 17 — GEOTHERMAL ENERGY SYSTEMS AND AMBIENT TEMPERATURE…
- Chapter 18 — REFERENCED STANDARDS
- Appendix A — RESIDENTIAL PLAN EXAMINER REVIEW FORM FOR HVAC SY…
- Appendix B — PROCEDURES TO BE FOLLOWED TO PLACE GAS EQUIPMENT …
- Appendix C — INSTALLATION AND TESTING OF OIL (LIQUID) FUEL-FIR…
- Appendix D — FUEL SUPPLY: MANUFACTURED/MOBILE HOME PARKS AND R…
- Appendix E — SUSTAINABLE PRACTICES
- Appendix F — SIZING OF VENTING SYSTEMS AND OUTDOOR COMBUSTION …
- Appendix G — EXAMPLE CALCULATION OF OUTDOOR AIR RATE
- Appendix H — PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
- Appendix I — INDOOR HORTICULTURAL FACILITIES
- Appendix J — CLEAN AIR DELIVERY