HomeMy WebLinkAboutORD 90-16 ORDINANCE NO.
ENTITLED AN ORDINANCE REPEALING CHAPTER 6,
SECTION 6-171 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE
CITY OF BEAUMONT AND ENACTING A NEW SECTION 6-
171 CONCERNING AMENDMENTS TO THE 1988 EDITION
OF THE STANDARD MECHANICAL CODE.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY OF BEAUMONT:
Section 1.
That Chapter 6, Section 171 of the Code of Ordinances of
the City of Beaumont be, and it is hereby, repealed.
Section 2 .
That Chapter 6, Section 171 of the Code of Ordinances of
the City of Beaumont be amended by enacting a new section, Section
171 to read as follows:
Section 6-171 - Amendments to the Standard Mechanical Code.
Such code is amended by amending Section 101.5. 1 to read
as follows:
Section 101.5. 1 - GENERAL. Alterations, repairs or
replacement work may be made to any existing mechanical
systems without requiring the system to comply with all
the requirements of this Code provided that the
alteration, repair or replacement work conforms to the
requirements of this Code as determined by the Mechanical
Official.
Such code is amended by amending Section 103 to read as
follows:
Section 103 - PERMITS.
A person, firm or corporation shall not install, enlarge,
alter, move, improve, remove, convert or replace any
mechanical system, or cause the same to be done, without
first obtaining a mechanical permit for such building or
mechanical system from the Mechanical Official.
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Section 303 . 3 - ATTIC INSTALLATION.
Such code is hereby amended by amending Section 303 . 3 .1
and 303 . 3 .2 and adding Section 303 . 3 . 3 to read as
follows:
303 . 3 . 1 - Every attic or furred space in which mechanical
equipment is installed shall be readily accessible by an
opening and passageway as large as the largest piece of
the equipment and in no case less than 22 x 36 inches
continuous from the opening to the equipment and its
controls. The opening to the passageway shall be located
not more than 20 ft. from the equipment measured along
the center line of such passageway. Every passageway
shall be unobstructed and shall have solid continuous
flooring not less than 24 inches wide from the entrance
opening to the equipment. On the control side and other
sides where access is necessary for servicing the
equipment a level working platform extending a minimum
of 30 inches from the edge of the equipment with a 36-
inch clear working space shall be provided. Top or
bottom service equipment shall have a full clearance
above or below the unit for component removal.
303 . 3 .2 - For a new construction, a permanent light
outlet and lighting fixture, controlled by a switch
located at the required passageway opening, shall be
provided at, or near, the furnace.
303 . 3 . 3 - For existing construction, a permanent electric
light outlet and lighting fixture, controlled by a
switch, shall be provided at or near the furnace.
503 .4 - FLEXIBLE DUCT INSTALLATIONS
Such code is hereby amended by adding Sections 503 .4 . 1
through 503 . 4.5 to read as follows:
503 .4 . 1 - Air flow from fan section to outlet terminal
not pass through more than 14 feet of flexible duct
length.
503 . 4.2 - Flexible duct lengths for return air sections
shall not total more than 14 feet.
503 .4. 3 - Manufactured mechanical connectors shall be
used at each end of flexible duct installation.
Connectors shall be installed in conformance with
manufacturer's guidelines. Securing flex duct to
connectors with tape only is not acceptable.
conveniently make the required entries thereon. This
permit card shall be maintained in such position by the
permit holder until the Certificate of Approval is issued
by the Mechanical Official. Exception: For existing
construction permit posting is not required.
Section 3 .
That if any section, subsection, sentence, clause or phrase
of this ordinance, or the application of same to a particular set
of persons or circumstances, should for any reason be held to be
invalid, such invalidity shall not affect the remaining portions
of this ordinance, and to such end the various portions and
provisions of this ordinance are declared to be severable.
Section 4.
All ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith are
repealed to the extent of the conflict only.
Section 5.
Any person who violates any provision of this ordinance shall,
upon conviction, be punished as provided in Section 1-8 of the Code
of Ordinances of Beaumont, Texas.
PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL of the City of Beaumont this the
.-Fej day of ���� , 1990.
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503 .4.4 - The cross sectional area of flexible duct shall
not be reduced by improper installation of elbows or by
compression from structural limitations.
503 . 4.5 - The flex duct material shall be supported by
hangers no less than 1" in width, no more than 10 feet
apart, permitting no more than 1/2" sag per foot between
hangers. .
801 ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS
Such code is amended by amending section 801.2 and adding
801. 3 to read as follows:
801.2 - For new construction, a disconnecting means and
115 volt outlet shall be installed within sight and easy
reach in the ungrounded leads of each power circuit to
electrically operated components. The disconnecting
means shall in no case be installed farther than 6 ft
from the service side of the equipment.
801. 3 - For existing construction, disconnecting means
within sight, not more than 50 feet distant from the
equipment, and within easy reach in the ungrounded leads
of each power circuit to electrically operated
components.
APPENDIX A
Such code is amended by amending Sections A103 . 1. 1,
A103 .7.2 and A103 .8.4 of Appendix A to read as follows:
A103 . 1. 1 - When Required. Any owner, authorized agent,
or contractor who desires to install, enlarge, alter,
move, or replace a mechanical system, the installation
of which is regulated by this Code, or to cause any such
work to be done, shall first make application to the
Mechanical Official and obtain the required permit for
the work.
A-103 . 7.2 - Work Commencing Before Permit Issuance. If
any person commences any work on a mechanical system
before obtaining the necessary permit, he shall be
subject to a penalty of double the permit fees.
Exception: For existing construction, permit must be
obtained within 24 hours of commencing work.
A103 .8.4 - Posting of Permit. Work requiring a
mechanical permit shall not commence until the permit
holder or his agent posts the mechanical permit card in
a conspicuous place on the front of the premises. The
permit shall be protected from the weather and located
in such position as to permit the Mechanical Official to