SEC. 95.102. APPLICATION TO EXISTING MECHANICAL SYSTEMS.

(Amended by Ord. No. 184,692, Eff. 12/30/16.)

Sections 104.0 through 104.4 of Chapter 1, Division II of the CMC are adopted by reference, Section 104.5 of Chapter 1, Division II of the CMC is not adopted, and in lieu thereof, Section 95.102.5 of this Code shall apply.

95.102.1. Additions, alterations, or Repairs. Additions, alterations, or repairs shall be permitted to be made to a mechanical system without requiring the existing mechanical system to be in accordance with the requirements of this Code, provided the addition, alteration, or repair is in accordance with that required for a new mechanical system. Additions, alterations, or repairs shall not cause an existing system to become unsafe or create unhealthy or overloaded conditions.

Minor additions, alterations, and repairs to existing mechanical systems shall be permitted to be installed in accordance with the law in effect at the time the original installation was made, where approved by the Authority Having Jurisdiction.

95.102.2. Existing Installations. Mechanical systems lawfully in existence at the time of the adoption of this Code shall be permitted to have their use, maintenance, or repair continued where the use, maintenance, or repair is in accordance with the original design and location and no hazard to life, health, or property has been created by such mechanical systems.

95.102.3. Changes in Building Occupancy. Mechanical systems that are a part of a building or structure undergoing a change in use or occupancy, as defined in Article 1, Chapter IX of the LAMC, shall be in accordance with the requirements of this Code that are applicable to the new use or occupancy.

95.102.4. Maintenance. Mechanical systems, materials, and appurtenances, both existing and new, and parts thereof, shall be maintained in operating condition in accordance with the original design and in a safe and hazard-free condition. Devices or safeguards that are required by this Code shall be maintained in accordance with the code edition under which installed. The owner or the owner's designated agent shall be responsible for maintenance of mechanical systems and equipment. To determine compliance with this subsection, the Authority Having Jurisdiction shall be permitted to cause mechanical systems or equipment to be reinspected.

95.102.4.1. Commercial HVAC Systems. Commercial HVAC systems both existing and new, and parts thereof shall be inspected and maintained in operating condition in accordance with ASHRAE/ACCA 180. The owner or the owner's designated agent shall be responsible for maintenance of mechanical systems and equipment. To determine compliance with this subsection, the Authority Having Jurisdiction shall be permitted to cause a HVAC system to be reinspected.

systems both existing and new, and parts thereof shall be inspected and maintained in operating condition in accordance with ASHRAE/ACCA 180. The owner or the owner's designated agent shall be responsible for maintenance of mechanical systems and equipment. To determine compliance with this subsection, the Authority Having Jurisdiction shall be permitted to cause a HVAC system to be reinspected.

95.102.4.2. Residential HVAC Systems. Residential HVAC systems both existing and new, and parts thereof shall be inspected in accordance with ACCA 4 QM. The owner or the owner's designated agent shall be responsible for maintenance of mechanical systems and equipment. To determine compliance with this subsection, the Authority having Jurisdiction shall be permitted to cause a HVAC system to be reinspected.

95.102.5. Moved Buildings. Apartment houses and dwellings moved into or within the City and all other buildings moved within the City, may retain the existing heating, ventilation, air-conditioning and refrigeration equipment and other miscellaneous heat-producing appliances, provided the building does not become or continue to be a substandard residential building or a residential building subject to repair. However, existing mechanical equipment, including vents, which is not in good and safe condition and not working properly shall be corrected.

Existing heating, ventilation, air-conditioning and refrigeration equipment and other miscellaneous heat-producing appliances in any building, other than an apartment house or dwelling, moved from outside the City to inside the City shall comply with all the requirements of this Code.

New heating, ventilating, air-conditioning and refrigeration equipment and miscellaneous heat-producing appliances that are installed in any building relocated into or within the City shall conform to the provisions of this Code.

95.102.6. Existing Buildings. In existing buildings or premises in which mechanical systems are to be altered, repaired, replaced, or renovated, the Authority Having Jurisdiction has discretionary powers to permit deviation from the provisions of this Code, provided that such proposal to deviate is first submitted for determination in order that health and safety requirements, as they pertain to mechanical, shall be observed.