Chapter 15.24
MECHANICAL INSTALLATIONS AND REPAIRS

Sections:

15.24.020    Mechanical Inspector

15.24.040    Effect of Mechanical Code on Individuals Making Installations, Repairs

15.24.050    Effect of Initiating Work Prior to Obtaining Permit

15.24.060    Violations–Penalties

15.24.020 Mechanical Inspector

A.    To provide for the administration and enforcement of this chapter, the office of mechanical inspector, herein designated "inspector," is created.

B.    The inspector, and such assistants as may be necessary for the proper performance of the duties of the office, shall be appointed by the city council, and the compensation for such office shall be determined at the time of appointment. (Prior code § 5-72)

15.24.040 Effect of Mechanical Code on Individuals Making Installations, Repairs

Nothing herein contained shall be construed as prohibiting an individual from installing or repairing his own heating, ventilating, comfort cooling or refrigerating systems on his own premises, or an individual from doing such work for others upon an hourly labor rate; provided, however, all such work must be done in conformity with other provisions of this chapter, including those relating to permits, inspections and fees. (Prior code § 5-74)

15.24.050 Effect of Initiating Work Prior to Obtaining Permit

When work, for which a permit is required by this chapter, is initiated prior to obtaining a permit required by this chapter, the fees provided for in this chapter shall be doubled, and in no event shall the assessment and/or payment of such doubled fee relieve any person, agency, association or corporation from fully complying with the requirements of this code nor from any other penalties prescribed herein. (Prior code § 5-75)

15.24.060 Violations–Penalties

It is unlawful for any person, firm or corporation to violate any of the provisions or requirements of this chapter or the code, and any person, firm or corporation violating any of the provisions or requirements of this chapter or the code shall be guilty of a Class 2 misdemeanor. Each separate day or any part thereof during which any violation of this chapter occurs or continues shall be deemed to constitute a separate offense, and upon conviction thereof shall be punishable as provided by state law. (Ord. 1047 (part), 2007: prior code § 5-73(b))