HEATING, AIR CONDITIONING AND VENTILATION

Biloxi Code of Ordinances ch. 5, art. VII

in effect

Biloxi Code of Ordinances § 5-7-1 Mechanical code.

Sec. 5-7-1. - Mechanical code. (a) The International Mechanical Code, 2006 edition, as published by the International Code Council, Inc., is hereby approved and adopted by the city as the mechanical code of the city, and is made a part of this article. A copy of said mechanical code is to be kept on file in the office of the clerk of council of the city as a permanent record. Such mechanical code is hereby adopted fully as if set out at length herein, subject, however, to all amendments, deletions, and substitutions contained in this Code, and subject further to inconsistent provisions in this Code. (b) Any provision in this Code which refers to the International Mechanical Code or the mechanical code of the city or to any previously adopted version of any such mechanical code shall be deemed to refer to the version adopted by this section, and any provision in this Code which refers to a specific provision in any previously adopted version of the mechanical code of the city shall be deemed to refer to the section or appendix contained in the version adopted by this section which corresponds in substantive text regardless of the numbering systems utilized. (Code 1959, § 6-105; Ord. No. 1622, § 1, 11-25-91; Ord. No. 1745, § 1, 10-4-94; Ord. No. 1868, § 1, 11-17-98; Ord. No. 2033, § 2, 3-21-06; Ord. No. 2146, § 2, 1-5-10)

Biloxi Code of Ordinances § 5-7-2 Lint trap.

Sec. 5-7-2. - Lint trap. When a vertical run is made on a dryer vent, an approved lint trap will be used. A vertical run must be approved by the plumbing inspector. (Ord. No. 1870, § 1, 11-17-98)

Biloxi Code of Ordinances § 5-7-2.1 Plumbing and mechanical board.

Sec. 5-7-2.1. - Plumbing and mechanical board. The plumbing board established pursuant to section 5-5-3 shall also serve as the plumbing and mechanical board for the purpose of administering the provisions of this article. Any reference in this article or in the Mechanical Code of the city to the "plumbing board", the "mechanical board", or the "plumbing and mechanical board" shall be deemed to refer to said board. (Ord. No. 1885, § 1, 5-25-99)

Biloxi Code of Ordinances § 5-7-3 Mechanical systems inspector.

Sec. 5-7-3. - Mechanical systems inspector. The plumbing inspector appointed pursuant to section 5-5-4 shall also serve as the mechanical systems inspector for the purpose of administering the provisions of this article. Any reference in this article or in the mechanical code of the city to the "mechanical inspector", the "mechanical systems inspector", the "plumbing and mechanical systems inspector", or the "plumbing and mechanical inspector" shall be deemed to refer to said official. (Ord. No. 1885, § 1, 5-25-99)

Biloxi Code of Ordinances § 5-7-4 Mechanical contractor defined.

Sec. 5-7-4. - Mechanical contractor defined. For purposes of administering this article, the term "mechanical contractor" or "mechanical systems contractor" shall be defined as any person, firm, corporation, or other entity engaging in the business of doing repair or installation work on heating systems, ventilation systems, air conditioning systems, non-masonry chimneys and vents, refrigeration units and systems, exhaust systems, duct systems, combustion air systems, and solar thermal energy generating systems (whether heating air or water). (Ord. No. 1885, § 1, 5-25-99)

Biloxi Code of Ordinances § 5-7-5 License required.

Sec. 5-7-5. - License required. (a) Every person desiring to work in the city as a "mechanical contractor" who does not have a license authorizing him to engage in the work or business of mechanical contracting work shall apply to the plumbing and mechanical board and procure a license before entering upon such work. (b) It shall be unlawful for any person to engage in the work or business of mechanical contracting without first having obtained a mechanical contractor's license. (Ord. No. 1885, § 1, 5-25-99)

Biloxi Code of Ordinances § 5-7-6 Application for license; qualifications.

Sec. 5-7-6. - Application for license; qualifications. All applications for a mechanical contractor's license shall file an application with the plumbing and mechanical board. This application shall set forth the name and residence of the applicant, the number of years in the mechanical business, the name of the last employer, and references as to the ability, integrity, and reliability of the applicant, and also the name of the bondsman or bonding company. The application shall also contain a statement that the applicant will pay the required fees and will conform to the city mechanical code, and that he understands that failing to pay such fees or to comply with such mechanical code will result in the revocation of any license granted, even if the application is favorably acted upon. Applicants shall be at least 21 years old, and shall pass a satisfactory examination as to their ability to do mechanical contracting work. When a hotel or building employs a mechanical contractor or engineer experienced in mechanical contracting work, a special license shall be issued authorizing him to perform mechanical work at such hotel or building, provided he passes the required examination given by the plumbing and mechanical board, posts the required bond, and pays the required license fee of a mechanical contractor. (Ord. No. 1885, § 1, 5-25-99)

Biloxi Code of Ordinances § 5-7-7 Requirements for firms and corporations doing business as mechanical systems contractors.

Sec. 5-7-7. - Requirements for firms and corporations doing business as mechanical systems contractors. Any firm or corporation wishing to do business as a mechanical contractor shall file with the plumbing and mechanical board a statement showing the composition of such firm or, if a corporation, a copy of its charter, and shall have at least one member or officer of such firm or corporation who is a qualified licensed mechanical contractor. Should such a member or officer of such firm or corporation cease to represent it actively in its dealings with the plumbing and mechanical board, then the license of such firm or corporation shall be void until another person has qualified as described in this article. (Ord. No. 1885, § 1, 5-25-99)

Biloxi Code of Ordinances § 5-7-8 Display of business name and license number on vehicles.

Sec. 5-7-8. - Display of business name and license number on vehicles. All mechanical contractors licenced by the city shall have the name of their business, as licensed, and their mechanical license numbers prominently displayed on the sides of all their trucks or other vehicles actually used in their licensed businesses. (Ord. No. 1885, § 1, 5-25-99)

Biloxi Code of Ordinances § 5-7-9 Public liability insurance.

Sec. 5-7-9. - Public liability insurance. Before issuance or reissuance of a license to any person to engage in the business of mechanical contracting, or to do or cause to be done any mechanical contracting work in the city, such licence applicant shall obtain, and furnish proof of, a public liability insurance policy in the amount of $300,000.00. (Ord. No. 1885, § 1, 5-25-99)

Biloxi Code of Ordinances § 5-7-10 License fees; expiration of license.

Sec. 5-7-10. - License fees; expiration of license. The fee for a mechanical contractor's license shall be $100.00. The license must be renewed annually, and the renewal fee shall be $10.00. All licenses issued during the year, unless sooner revoked, shall expire on December 31 of that year. (Ord. No. 1885, § 1, 5-25-99)

Biloxi Code of Ordinances § 5-7-11 Renewal of license—Generally.

Sec. 5-7-11. - Renewal of license—Generally. A mechanical contractor's license, once issued, shall be renewed at any time during the months of January and February in the year following the issuance upon payment of the renewal fee specified in this article and upon submission of evidence that the bond required is in full force for the year for which the license is issued. (Ord. No. 1885, § 1, 5-25-99)

Biloxi Code of Ordinances § 5-7-12 Same—After lapse.

Sec. 5-7-12. - Same—After lapse. A mechanical contractor's license that is permitted to lapse by failure to renew to accordance with the provisions of this article may be renewed at any time by the payment of a revival fee of $15.00 and the posting of the required bond. (Ord. No. 1885, § 1, 5-25-99)

Biloxi Code of Ordinances § 5-7-13 Permits.

Sec. 5-7-13. - Permits. (a) Permits required. No person other than a licensed mechanical contractor shall install a mechanical system (defined for purposes of this article as any heating system, ventilation system, air conditioning system, non-masonry chimney and vent, refrigeration unit and system, exhaust system, duct system, combustion air system, and solar thermal energy generating system [whether heating air or water]) in or as a part of any building in the city. A permit for such must be secured from the office of the building official and it shall be the duty of the building official to keep suitable records of all permits issued. (b) Application. Application for mechanical system permits shall be made on or before the date work is begun, on a prescribed form, and shall state the correct lot, block, or street number where the work is to be performed and the name of the owner of the property, and shall be accompanied by a readable drawing of the work indicating the size and character of the material or equipment to be installed. (c) Exhaust hood. An exhaust hood shall be installed for all commercial, industrial, institutional and other food heat-processing equipment producing smoke or grease-laden air. In order for an individual to obtain a permit for the purpose of installing an exhaust system, a certificate from an accredited balancing institute must be presented to the building permit clerk. This certificate must state that the individual successfully participated in the training and passed a required written examination by the institute. Before a final inspection can be passed, an air balancing report must be turned in to the mechanical inspector. (d) Changes to plans. If, after a permit is issued, it is desired to alter or deviate in any manner from the terms of the application and drawings submitted at the time of securing the permit, notice of such intentions shall be given to the mechanical systems inspector, and a correct drawing furnished to and approved by the building official before inspection is made. (e) Revocation. A permit shall be revoked by the mechanical systems inspector for any material departure from the approved application and drawing, or in the event any false statement or representation was made in securing the permit. (f) Expiration. Each permit shall lapse by limitation and become void if the work is not performed within six months from the date of issue. (g) Inspection fee. An inspection fee shall be paid prior to the issuance of any permit for the installation of the mechanical systems in each single or double occupancy, tenement, office or any other building under one roof. This charge will cover the approval of plans and all inspections during the progress and completion of the work. (h) Penalty for failure to obtain permit. Any person who shall make or cause to be made any installation of a mechanical system without first obtaining a permit from the city and paying the fees therefor, or who shall willfully violate any of the provision of this article or the mechanical code, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and shall be subject to a fine as provided in section 1-1-8 for each offense, and such conviction shall automatically revoke any license held by such person under this article. (Ord. No. 1885, § 1, 5-25-99; Ord. No. 2033, § 3, 3-21-06)

Biloxi Code of Ordinances § 5-7-14 Calling for inspections.

Sec. 5-7-14. - Calling for inspections. (a) Upon completion of the work which has been authorized by issuance of any permit under this article, it shall be the duty of the contractor installing the work to notify the mechanical systems inspector's office, which shall inspect the installation within 16 "working hours" (defined for purposes of this sections as hours between 7:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. on weekdays, excluding municipal holidays). All work must be left uncovered and convenient for examination until inspected and approved. (b) Notice for final inspection shall not be sent until the work is entirely ready for a thorough inspection. (c) When all mechanical system components are connected and completely installed and ready for use, a final inspection shall be made by the inspector to show that the work is in accord with this article. (Ord. No. 1885, § 1, 5-25-99; Ord. No. 1939, § 1(5), 11-28-00)

Biloxi Code of Ordinances § 5-7-15 Condemnation and removal of defective work.

Sec. 5-7-15. - Condemnation and removal of defective work. The mechanical systems inspector or any other designee of the building official shall promptly condemn and order the removal of any defective material or work, and the presence of any wilfully hidden defects shall be sufficient cause for the revocation of the mechanical contractor's license in addition to any other applicable penalties found in section 5-16-2 hereof. (Ord. No. 1885, § 1, 5-25-99; Ord. No. 1938, § 2(12), 11-28-00)

Source: City of Biloxi, Mississippi, Code of Ordinances and Land Development Ordinance (Municode Library, library.municode.com)URL: https://library.municode.com/ms/biloxi/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=COOR_CH5BU_ARTVIIHEAICOVEFetched: 11/1/2026