Chapter 1 — GENERAL CODE PROVISIONS
106.5 Authority to Disconnect Utilities in Emergen-cies.
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cies. The Authority Having Jurisdiction shall have the authority to disconnect a mechanical system to a building, structure, or equipment regulated by this code in case of emergency where necessary to eliminate an immediate hazard to life or property.
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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