Athens City Code

Pursuant to authority granted by T.C.A. §§ 6-54-501 through 6-54-506 and for the purpose of providing minimum requirements for safe mechanical installation, alterations or repairs to new equipment, replacement of equipment, appliances, fixtures, fittings, and the appurtenances thereto, so as to safeguard life, health, and public welfare and the protection of property, the International Mechanical Code, 2021 edition (see Ordinance 1142 for full list of exceptions), as prepared and adopted by the International Code Council, is adopted and incorporated by reference as part of this Code and is hereinafter referred to as the mechanical code.

(Code 1972, § 4-901; Code 1995, § 12-701; Ord. No. 836, § 3, 10-21-1997; Ord. No. 960, 7-17-2007; Ord. No. 1008, 8-21-2012; Ord. No. 1058, § 6, 1-17-2017; Ord. No. 1105, § 6, 12-21-2021)

1. (1) When the mechanical code refers to the "chief appointing authority" or the "administrative authority," it shall be deemed to be a reference to the city manager.
2. (2) When "mechanical official" is named or referred to, it means the person appointed or designated by the city manager to administrate and enforce the provisions of the mechanical code.

(Code 1972, § 4-902; Code 1995, § 12-702)

Pursuant to the requirements of T.C.A. § 6-54-502, one copy of the mechanical code has been placed on file in the city manager's office and shall be kept there for the use and inspection of the public.

(Code 1972, § 4-903; Code 1995, § 12-703)

It is unlawful for any person to violate or fail to comply with any provision of the mechanical code as herein adopted by reference and modified. Furthermore, the mechanical official may discontinue or refuse electrical service to any premises where the mechanical installation does not comply with this chapter and/or the mechanical code.

(Code 1972, § 4-904; Code 1995, § 12-704)