scope:

Applicability. The provisions of this code shall apply to the erection, installation, alteration, repair, relocation, replacement, addition to, use or maintenance of any heating, ventilating, cooling, refrigeration systems, incinerators or other miscellaneous heat-producing appliances within this jurisdiction. The design and testing of equipment regulated by this code shall be subject to the approval of the building official. Mechanical equipment and systems in detached one- and two-family dwellings shall comply with the requirements of Part IV of the One and Two Family Dwelling Code referenced by Appendix Chapter 3, Division III of the Building Code when such appendix chapter is specifically adopted.

Alterations. Additions, alterations, repairs and replacement of equipment or systems shall comply with the provisions for new equipment and systems except as otherwise provided in Section 104 of this code.

Most Restrictive. Where, in any specific case, different sections of this code specify different materials, methods of construction or other requirements, the most restrictive shall govern. Where there is a conflict between a general requirement and a specific requirement, the specific requirement shall be applicable.

Appendix A. The Uniform Mechanical Code standards, Uniform Fire Code standards and Uniform Building Code standards contained in Appendix A shall be considered as part of this code.

Appendix B. Appendix B, Chapter 15, contains recommended practices which shall not apply unless specifically adopted.

Appendix C. Appendix C contains gas-venting tables and is intended to serve only as a guide.

Appendix D. Appendix D contains the unit conversion tables applied in metrication of this code. The gage conversion table contains information on the approximate minimum thickness for manufacturer's standard gage and galvanized sheet gage numbers that are used in this code.

PURPOSE

The purpose of this code is to provide minimum standards to safe- guard life or limb, health, property and public welfare by regulating and controlling the design, construction, installation, quality of materials, location, operation, and maintenance or use of heating, ventilating, cooling, refrigeration systems, incinerators and other miscellaneous heat-producing appliances within this jurisdiction.

The purpose of this code is not to create or otherwise establish or designate any particular class or group of persons who will or should be especially protected or benefited by the terms of this code.