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Chapter 1 — GENERAL CODE PROVISIONS

103.1 General. The Authority Having Jurisdiction shall be

California Mechanical Code (Title 24, Part 4) · 2022 edition · updated 2026-09-10 · California

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the Authority duly appointed to enforce this code. For such purposes, the Authority Having Jurisdiction shall have the powers of a law enforcement officer. The Authority Having Jurisdiction shall have the power to render interpretations of this code and to adopt and enforce rules and regulations supplemental to this code as deemed necessary in order to clarify the application of the provisions of this code. Such interpretations, rules, and regulations shall comply with the intent and purpose of this code.

In accordance with the prescribed procedures and with the approval of the appointing authority, the Authority Having Jurisdiction shall be permitted to appoint such number of technical officers, inspectors, and other employees as shall be authorized from time to time. The Authority Having Jurisdiction shall be permitted to deputize such inspectors or employees as necessary to carry out the functions of the code enforcement agency.

The Authority Having Jurisdiction shall be permitted to request the assistance and cooperation of other officials of this jurisdiction so far as required in the discharge of the duties required by this code or other pertinent law or ordinance.

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▸Contents — California Mechanical Code (Title 24, Part 4)
California Mechanical Code (Title 24, Part 4)
  1. ▸Chapter 1 — GENERAL CODE PROVISIONS
    Overview
    1. 101.1 Title. This document shall be known as the “Uniform
    2. 101.2 Scope. The provisions of this code shall apply to the
    3. 101.3 Purpose. This code is an ordinance providing minimum req…
    4. 101.4 Unconstitutional. Where a section, subsection, sentence,…
    5. 101.5 Validity. Where a provision of this code, or the applica…
    6. 102.1 Conflicts Between Codes. Where the requirements
    7. 102.2 Existing Installations. Mechanical systems lawfully in e…
    8. 102.3 Maintenance. Mechanical systems, materials, and
    9. 102.4 Additions, Alterations, Renovations, or
    10. 102.5 Health and Safety. Where compliance with the provisions …
    11. 102.6 Changes in Building Occupancy. Mechanical
    12. 102.7 Moved Structures. Parts of the mechanical system of
    13. 102.8 Appendices. The provisions in the appendices are
    14. 103.1 General. The Authority Having Jurisdiction shall be
    15. 103.2 Liability. The Authority Having Jurisdiction charged
    16. 103.3 Applications and Permits. The Authority Having
    17. 103.4 Right of Entry. Where it is necessary to make an
    18. 104.1 Permits Required. It shall be unlawful for a person,
    19. 104.2 Exempt Work. A permit shall not be required for the
    20. 104.3 Application for Permit. To obtain a permit, the
    21. 104.4 Permit Issuance. The application, construction documents…
    22. 104.5 Fees. Fees shall be assessed in accordance with the
    23. 105.1 General. Mechanical systems for which a permit is
    24. 105.2 Required Inspections. New mechanical system
    25. 105.3 Testing of Systems. Mechanical systems shall be
    26. 105.4 Connection to Service Utilities. No person shall
    27. 106.1 General. It shall be unlawful for a person, firm, or
    28. 106.2 Notices of Correction or Violation. Notices of
    29. 106.3 Penalties. A person, firm, or corporation violating a
    30. 106.4 Stop Orders. Where work is being done contrary to
    31. 106.5 Authority to Disconnect Utilities in Emergen-
    32. 106.6 Authority to Condemn. Where the Authority Having Jurisdi…
    33. 107.1 General. In order to hear and decide appeals of orders,
    34. 107.2 Limitations of Authority. The Board of Appeals
  2. Chapter 2 — DEFINITIONS
  3. Chapter 3 — GENERAL REGULATIONS
  4. Chapter 4 — VENTILATION AIR
  5. Chapter 5 — EXHAUST SYSTEMS
  6. Chapter 6 — DUCT SYSTEMS
  7. Chapter 7 — COMBUSTION AIR
  8. Chapter 8 — CHIMNEYS AND VENTS
  9. Chapter 9 — INSTALLATION OF SPECIFIC APPLIANCES
  10. Chapter 10 — BOILERS AND PRESSURE VESSELS
  11. Chapter 11 — REFRIGERATION
  12. Chapter 12 — HYDRONICS
  13. Chapter 13 — FUEL GAS PIPING
  14. Chapter 14 — PROCESS PIPING
  15. Chapter 15 — SOLAR ENERGY SYSTEMS
  16. Chapter 16 — STATIONARY POWER PLANTS
  17. Chapter 17 — REFERENCED STANDARDS
  18. Appendix A — RESIDENTIAL PLAN EXAMINER REVIEW FORM FOR HVAC SY…
  19. Appendix B — PROCEDURES TO BE FOLLOWED TO PLACE GAS EQUIPMENT …
  20. Appendix C — INSTALLATION AND TESTING OF OIL (LIQUID) FUEL-FIR…
  21. Appendix D — FUEL SUPPLY: MANUFACTURED/MOBILE HOME PARKS AND R…
  22. Appendix E — SUSTAINABLE PRACTICES
  23. Appendix F — GEOTHERMAL ENERGY SYSTEMS
  24. Appendix G — SIZING OF VENTING SYSTEMS AND OUTDOOR COMBUSTION …
  25. Appendix H — EXAMPLE CALCULATION OF OUTDOOR AIR RATE

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