Chapter 19.15
MECHANICAL CODE AND FUEL GAS CODE
Sections:
19.15.000 International Mechanical Code and International Fuel Gas Code adopted.
19.15.005 Section amendments.
19.15.010 Work exempt from permit.
19.15.000 International Mechanical Code and International Fuel Gas Code adopted.
Under the statutory authority of RCW 19.27.020 and 19.27.190, the 2006 Edition of the International Mechanical Code (IMC) as well as the 2006 Edition of the International Fuel and Gas Code (IFGC) including the following appendices: A (Sizing and Capacities of Gas Piping), B (Sizing of Venting Systems Serving Appliances Equipped with Draft Hoods, Category 1 Appliances, and Appliances Listed For Use and Type B Vents), C (Exit Terminals of Mechanical Draft and Direct-Vent Venting Systems), except for Section 109, Appeals, which is replaced by Chapter 19.80 ECDC, published by the International Code Council together with the state amendments set forth in Chapter 51-52 WAC, are adopted by reference as if fully set forth as the mechanical code and fuel gas code of the city of Edmonds. [Ord. 3651 § 1, 2007].
19.15.005 Section amendments.
A. Chapter 1, Administration.
1. Section 106.2 Work exempt from permit. Replaced by ECDC 19.15.010.
2. Section 106.4.3 Expiration:
a. Every permit issued by the building official under the provisions of this code shall expire by limitation and become null and void if the work authorized by such permit is not commenced and granted final approval within 180 days from the date of such permit. Once expired, a new permit with full fees shall be obtained before work is recommenced.
b. Mechanical permits issued in conjunction with a main building permit may be extended to expire with the main building permit and may be extended with provisions afforded to the main building permit.
3. Section 106.4.4 Extensions. Deleted.
4. Section 106.5 Fees. Replaced by Chapter 19.70 ECDC.
5. Section 109 Appeals. Replaced by Chapter 19.80 ECDC.
[Ord. 3651 § 1, 2007].
19.15.010 Work exempt from permit.
IMC Section 106.2 is amended as follows:
Exemptions from permit requirements of this code shall not be deemed to grant authorization for any work to be done in any manner in violation of the provisions of this code or any other laws or ordinances of this jurisdiction. A building permit shall not be required for the following subject to stated limitations in areas of the city subject to the provisions of Chapter 19.10 ECDC:
A. Gas:
1. Portable heating, cooking or clothes drying appliances.
2. Replacement of any minor part that does not alter approval of equipment or make such equipment unsafe.
3. Portable fuel cell appliances that are not connected to a fixed piping system and are not interconnected to a power grid.
B. Mechanical:
1. Portable heating appliances.
2. Portable ventilation appliances.
3. Portable cooling unit.
4. Steam, hot or chilled water piping within any heating or cooling equipment regulated by this code.
5. Replacement of any minor part that does not alter approval of equipment or make such equipment unsafe.
6. Portable evaporative cooler.
7. Self-contained refrigeration systems containing ten (10) pounds or less of refrigerant or that are actuated by motors of one (1) horsepower or less.
8. Portable fuel cell appliances that are not connected to a fixed piping system and are not interconnected to a power grid.
[Ord. 3651 § 1, 2007].