Comments on: Mechanical Code 101 http://inspector911.com/mechanical-code-101/374 Resources, Checklists, and Training for inspectors with NFPA and the ICC codes Thu, 15 Jul 2010 02:28:34 -0700 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: Mikey http://inspector911.com/mechanical-code-101/374/comment-page-1#comment-455 Mikey Tue, 01 Sep 2009 03:19:27 +0000 http://inspector911.com/?p=374#comment-455 Milton, thanks for the comments, this is my approach because the issue on scope of enforcement comes up often. The maintenance side of the house is typically enforced by the fire based inspector. As mentioned in the post the maintenance of mechanical systems is part of the scope of the code and is critical in system performance. If the fire inspector/marshal is aware of the requirements in the mechanical code, they can ask for documentation of the system, or show proof a suspect piece of equipment was installed under a permit, which may trigger the mechanical inspector in the process. I guess this is one way to get the legal authority, because the mechanical inspector is needed. It would be very similar to the Electrical Inspector in the process Tina, thanks for the comments. Milton, thanks for the comments, this is my approach because the issue on scope of enforcement comes up often. The maintenance side of the house is typically enforced by the fire based inspector. As mentioned in the post the maintenance of mechanical systems is part of the scope of the code and is critical in system performance.

If the fire inspector/marshal is aware of the requirements in the mechanical code, they can ask for documentation of the system, or show proof a suspect piece of equipment was installed under a permit, which may trigger the mechanical inspector in the process. I guess this is one way to get the legal authority, because the mechanical inspector is needed. It would be very similar to the Electrical Inspector in the process

Tina, thanks for the comments.

]]> By: Milton Gregory Grew, AIA http://inspector911.com/mechanical-code-101/374/comment-page-1#comment-454 Milton Gregory Grew, AIA Sun, 30 Aug 2009 04:56:05 +0000 http://inspector911.com/?p=374#comment-454 In CT, by statute, building officials have no authority to preform inspections in buildings after a C.O. has been issued. It is than an "existing building" and not subject to inspections until the next time permits are obtained for other work. Are there jurisdictions that give inspectors such authority and what legal mechanism do they use? Even if maintenance is required by code reference standards or manufacturers instructions it does not matter if inspections have no legal authority to inspect. It merely because the voluntary responsibility of the building owner. In CT, by statute, building officials have no authority to preform inspections in buildings after a C.O. has been issued. It is than an “existing building” and not subject to inspections until the next time permits are obtained for other work. Are there jurisdictions that give inspectors such authority and what legal mechanism do they use? Even if maintenance is required by code reference standards or manufacturers instructions it does not matter if inspections have no legal authority to inspect. It merely because the voluntary responsibility of the building owner.

]]> By: Tina Robinette http://inspector911.com/mechanical-code-101/374/comment-page-1#comment-453 Tina Robinette Sun, 30 Aug 2009 03:11:04 +0000 http://inspector911.com/?p=374#comment-453 Maintenance may be (& should be) required in the manufactures paperwork. If so then you can enforce said maintenance without citing code. Maintenance may be (& should be) required in the manufactures paperwork. If so then you can enforce said maintenance without citing code.

]]> By: Milton Gregory Grew, AIA http://inspector911.com/mechanical-code-101/374/comment-page-1#comment-451 Milton Gregory Grew, AIA Thu, 27 Aug 2009 15:19:57 +0000 http://inspector911.com/?p=374#comment-451 In CT the state last adopted 2003 IMC. We won't have the 2009 IMC until probably 2012. Maintenance is not enforced by public inspectors because code as adopted only applies to new permits so there is no legal means for them to check on maintenance. I would be curious if there are any jurisdictions enforcing maintenance after the permit and certificate of occupancy have been issued. How would these inspections be paid for? What legal mechanism could be used? In CT the state last adopted 2003 IMC. We won’t have the 2009 IMC until probably 2012. Maintenance is not enforced by public inspectors because code as adopted only applies to new permits so there is no legal means for them to check on maintenance. I would be curious if there are any jurisdictions enforcing maintenance after the permit and certificate of occupancy have been issued. How would these inspections be paid for? What legal mechanism could be used?

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