Ordinance amending City Code Chapter 6, Article IV adopting 2012 International Me...

An Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville amending Chapter 6, Article IV, §§ 6-81 and 6-82 of the Knoxville City Code; adopting the 2012 edition of the International Mechanical Code, including Appendix A, with amendments as provided in this Ordinance, as the Mechanical Code of the City of Knoxville, regulating the installation of mechanical systems, including alteration, replacement of equipment, appliances, fixtures, and/or appurtenances thereto, including ventilating, heating, cooling, air conditioning, and refrigeration systems, incinerators, and other energy-related systems of buildings or structures in the City of Knoxville; providing for the review of plans, inspections, and the issuance of permits and collection of fees therefor; providing for the licensing of persons engaging in the business of installing, repairing or maintaining said mechanical systems; providing penalties for the violation of said Mechanical Code; and providing for a delayed effective date of May 1, 2013.(Requested by Department of Plans Review & Building Inspections)