The International Mechanical Code, 2018 Edition, as published by the International Code Council, Inc., one (1) copy of which was on file in the office of the City Clerk for a period of ninety (90) days prior to the adoption of this Chapter and available for public use, inspection and examination, and a copy of which is attached hereto and incorporated by this reference as if fully set forth herein, is hereby adopted as the Mechanical Code of the City of University City, Missouri, subject to the amendments, additions, insertions, deletions and changes set out in Section 500.080 of this Chapter.
[Ord. No. 6936 §1, 10-28-2013; Ord. No. 7139, 1-25-2021]
A.
The following numbered Sections and Subsections of
the International Mechanical Code, 2018 Edition, as published by the
International Code Council, Inc., are hereby amended by additions,
insertions, deletions and changes so that such Sections and Subsections
shall read as follows:
1.
(CHAPTER 1 SCOPE AND ADMINISTRATION) —
(SECTION 101 GENERAL).
101.1 Title. These regulations shall be known as
the Mechanical Code of the City of University City, Missouri, referred
to hereinafter as "this code."
2.
(SECTION 103 DEPARTMENT OF INSPECTION).
103.1 General. The term "Department of Inspection"
whenever employed herein shall be construed to mean the Department
of Planning & Development of the City of University City, Missouri.
The term "Code Official" shall be construed to mean the Building Commissioner
of the City of University City, Missouri or the duly authorized representative
of the Building Commissioner.
3.
(SECTION 106 PERMITS).
106.5.2 Fee schedule. The fee charged for each
mechanical permit shall be as scheduled below. Permit fees are intended
to cover the cost of application processing, plan examination permit
issuance, routine inspections, final inspection approval, record keeping,
and a pro rata share of overhead costs. The non-refundable application
fee charged for each permit shall be thirty-five dollars ($35.00)
per unit.
All permit applications shall be accompanied by complete payment.
Processing amendments to permits, including related plan review, shall
be charged at the rate indicated and may include processing costs
of forty dollars ($40.00) per hour or fraction of an hour. This charge
may be waived for minor changes resulting from an inspection defect
notice.
Additional inspections, such as reinspections due to defective
work or for inspections scheduled by the permit holder when work is
not ready for inspection, shall be charged at the rate of thirty-five
dollars ($35.00) per hour or fraction of an hour.
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Sprinkler/standpipe system (per system)
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$120.00
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Geothermal system (per system)
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$90.00
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Fire suppression system (per system)
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$70.00
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Rooftop unit, rooftop furnace, chiller, or cooling tower (each)
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$50.00
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Residential furnace, air handler, boiler, ductwork installation,
natural gas fireplace (including associated gas piping), new ductwork
(if installed without an appliance), or ductless split system (each)
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$40.00
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Heat exchanger, exhaust hood, package terminal AC unit, condensing
unit, or residential AC condensing unit (each)
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$5.00
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Radiant baseboard heater, radiant floor heating system, unit
heater, exhaust fan, or pump (each)
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$5.00
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Duct terminal unit (VAV, fan-powered, etc.), fire damper, or
smoke damper (each)
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$5.00
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Mechanical for new multi-family residential construction permit
(per unit)
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$100.00
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106.5.3 Fee refunds. The Code Official is authorized
to establish a refund policy.
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106.6 Qualifications of contractors and workers. The Code Official shall not be required to issue a permit unless
the contractor and workers are qualified to carry out the proposed
work in accordance with the requirements of this code. Refusal or
inability to comply with code requirements on other work shall be
considered as evidence of lack of such qualifications.
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4.
(SECTION 107 INSPECTIONS AND TESTING).
107.1.2 Third-party inspections. All third-party
inspections shall be in accordance with Section 110.4.1 of the Building
Code of University City.
107.7 Extra inspections. In addition to the inspections
normally provided, the Code Official shall require that additional
inspections or re-inspections be conducted due to non-compliance with
code requirements or due to work which is not ready for inspection
or not accessible for inspection at the time of a scheduled inspection.
Fees for such additional inspections shall be assessed and paid prior
to scheduling the next inspection.
5.
(SECTION 108 VIOLATIONS).
108.4 Violation penalties. Persons who shall violate a provision of this code or shall fail to comply with any of the requirements thereof or who shall erect, install, alter or repair mechanical work in violation of the approved construction documents or directive of the Code Official, or of a permit or certificate issued under the provision of this code, shall be guilty of an ordinance violation, punishable as provided in Section 100.190 of the University City Municipal Code. Each day that a violation continues after due notice has been served shall be deemed a separate offense.
108.5 Stop work orders. Upon notice from the Code Official that work is being done contrary to the provisions of this code or in a dangerous or unsafe manner, such work shall immediately cease. Such notice shall be in writing and shall be given to the owner of the property, or to the owner's agent, or to the person doing the work. The notice shall state the conditions under which work is authorized to resume. Where an emergency exists, the Code Official shall not be required to give a written notice prior to stopping the work. Any person who shall continue any work on the system after having been served with a stop work order, except such work as that person is directed to perform to remove a violation or unsafe condition, shall be guilty of an ordinance violation, punishable as provided in Section 100.190 of the University City Municipal Code.
6.
(SECTION 109 MEANS OF APPEAL).
109.1 Application for appeal. University City Building Code Section 113 shall be applicable for all appeals involving this code.
109.2 Membership of Board. Delete in its entirety.
109.2.1 Qualifications. Delete in its entirety.
109.2.2. Alternate members. Delete in its entirety.
109.2.3 Chairman. Delete in its entirety.
109.2.4 Disqualification of member. Delete in its
entirety.
109.2.5 Secretary. Delete in its entirety.
109.2.6 Compensation of members. Delete in its
entirety.
109.3 Notice of meeting. Delete in its entirety.
109.4 Open hearing. Delete in its entirety.
109.4.1 Procedure. Delete in its entirety.
109.5 Postponed hearing. Delete in its entirety.
109.6 Board decision. Delete in its entirety.
109.6.1 Resolution. Delete in its entirety.
109.6.2 Administration. Delete in its entirety.
109.7 Court review. Delete in its entirety.
7.
(SECTION 190 QUALIFICATIONS OF CONTRACTORS).
190.1 Contractor registration. Anyone performing
work in the scope of the code is required to be registered as a contractor
with the City of University City. Registrations are for a term of
one (1) year and may be renewed per year thereafter.
190.2 Contractor registration fee. Registration fees shall be charged as provided by Section 109 of the Building Code of University City.
190.3 Suspension and revocations of registration. The Building Commissioner shall have the power to revoke or suspend
any registration upon satisfactory proof that the holder of such registration
shall have obtained the same by fraud or misrepresentation, or failed
or refused to comply with the provisions of this code after written
notice given by the Building Commissioner, or has been convicted of
any violation of this code, including, but not limited to, applying
for permits and not doing the work, regularly performing work contrary
to Code, performing work without first obtaining the required permit,
failing to regularly obtain the required final inspection, or allowing
unsafe conditions to exist on a jobsite.
190.3.1 Warning of suspension and revocation. Contractors
that perform work that warrants suspension and revocation shall first
receive a warning letter notifying the contractor of their suspended
status and providing thirty (30) days to correct the situation leading
to suspension. Letters placed in the mail shall be considered as sent
and received.
190.3.2 Period of revocation. Contractors that
fail to make improvement during suspension shall be revoked indefinitely
unless reinstated by the Building Commissioner.
190.3.3 Reinstatement. The Building Commissioner
shall have the ability to reinstate a contractor if the contractor
can provide sufficient evidence to the Building Commissioner that
the reason for suspension or revocation is no longer present.
190.3.4 Appeal of a suspension or revocation. Suspended
or revoked contractors shall have the right to appeal the finding
of the Building Commissioner to the Board of Appeals. The Board of
Appeals shall have the right to affirm the decision of the Building
Commissioner or reinstate the contractor.
190.4 Use of registrant's name by another. No person registered with the City as a contractor shall allow his
or her name to be used by another person either for the purpose of
obtaining permits, or for doing business, or other work under the
registration. Every person registered shall provide the Building Commissioner
their business and mailing address, the name under which such business
is conducted, and shall give immediate notice to the Building Commissioner
of any change.
190.5 Qualifications of contractors and workers. The Building Commissioner shall not be required to issue a permit
unless the contractor and workers are qualified to carry out the proposed
work in accordance with the requirements of this code. Refusal or
inability to comply with code requirements on other work shall be
considered as evidence of lack of such qualifications.
