Permits.

Biloxi Code of Ordinances § 5-7-13

in effect

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)

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_ARTVIIHEAICOVE_S5-7-13PEFetched: 11/1/2026