Chapter 15.20 — ECHANICAL CODE

The provisions set forth in the "Uniform Mechanical Code, 1997 Edition," as published by the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials together with appendices thereto, are adopted, and shall govern in all matters relating to the erection, installation, alteration, repair, relocation, replacement, addition to, use or maintenance of any heating, ventilating, comfort cooling, refrigeration system, incinerator, or other heat-producing appliance or appliances in the city, the issuance of permits and the collection of fees therefor and to the rules and regulations set forth in the Uniform Mechanical Code, which code is adopted as the mechanical code of the city except as provided in this chapter.

(Ord. 331 §1, 1975; Ord. 415 §1, 1979; Ord. 428 §1, 1980; Ord. 478 §5, 1985; Ord. 485 §4, 1987; Ord. 502 §3, 1990; Ord. 520 §4, 1992; Ord. 548 §8, 1995; Ord. 582 §6, 1999)

A.

Section 110.1 and 111 of the Uniform Mechanical Code are deleted.

B.

Any person desiring a permit required by this chapter and the Uniform Mechanical Code shall, at the time of filing application therefor, pay a fee as set by resolution of the city council.

(Ord. 331 §2, 1975; Ord. 428 §1, 1980; Ord. 478 §6, 1985; Ord. 485 §5, 1987; Ord. 502 §4, 1990; Ord. 520 §5, 1992; Ord. 548 §9, 1995; Ord. 582 §7, 1999)

It is unlawful for any person to erect, install, alter, repair, relocate, replace, add to, use or maintain any heating, ventilating, comfort-cooling, refrigeration system, incinerator or other heat-producing appliance in the city, or cause the same to be done, contrary to or in violation of any of the provisions of the Uniform Mechanical Code adopted by Section 15.20.010.

(Ord. 331 §3, 1975)

Any person violating any of the provisions of this chapter shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor, and upon conviction thereof shall be punishable by a fine of not more than five hundred dollars or by imprisonment for a period of not more than six months in the county jail, or by both such fine and imprisonment. Any person in violation of the Uniform Mechanical Code, as adopted by Section 15.20.010, or this chapter, shall be deemed guilty of a separate offense for each and every day or portion thereof,

during which any violation of any provision of the Uniform Mechanical Code or this chapter is committed, continued or permitted.

(Ord. 331 §4, 1975; Ord. 415 §2, 1979; Ord. 548 §10, 1995)