Sections:
11.28.01 Adoption of Code
11.28.02 Amendments
11.28.03 Effective date
11.28.04 Penalty
11.28.01 Adoption of Code. There is hereby adopted by the city of Mayflower, the State of Arkansas Mechanical Code as recommended by the Southern Building Code Congress, being particularly the 1991 Edition thereof or most recent edition, save and except such portions as amended in Section 2 below. These rules and regulations are adopted in an attempt to ensure safe mechanical installations including alterations, repairs, replacements, equipment, appliances, fixtures, fittings and appurtenances thereto so as to safeguard life, health and the public welfare. For the purposes of this ordinance, the Building Official, his assistants or any individual assigned by the Mayor, shall be the “Administrative Authority” authorized to enforce the provisions of the Mechanical Code.
(Ord. No. 96-7, Sec. 1.)
11.28.02 Amendments The aforementioned Code shall be amended as follows:
A. Flex duct shall be allowed only on branch lines.
B. Flex duct shall be no longer than six feet (6′) in length.
C. Mechanically approved fittings are required for all turns.
D. Mechanically approved fittings are required for take-off.
E. Fiber duct shall not be allowed.
F. The following fee schedule shall be substituted for the “Schedule of Permit Fees” found at Appendix B of the Mechanical Code.
Residential Inspections:
One (1) unit – $30.00
For each additional unit – $10.00
Commercial Inspections:
For up to four (4) units – $50.00
for each additional unit over and above our (4) units – $10.00
(Note – One (1) unit consists of one (1) a.c. unit and one (1) heating or combination heat and air unit.)
Inspection of Alterations:
The fee for inspecting alteration and additions to an existing system shall be $15.00 unless a new unit is installed.
Reinspections:
In case it becomes necessary to make a reinspection of a heating, ventilation, air conditioning or refrigeration system, the installer of such equipment shall pay a reinspection fee of $20.00.
(Ord. No. 96-7, Sec. 2.)
11.28.03 Effective date. From the date on which this ordinance shall take effect, the provisions of the aforementioned code shall be controlling in the construction of all buildings and other structures within the corporate limits of the city of Mayflower, Arkansas, except as regulated by other ordinances of the Mayflower Municipal Code.
(Ord. No. 96-7, Sec. 3.)
11.28.04 Penalty. Arkansas state law (AC.A. 14-55-102) empowers municipal corporations to adopt ordinances to provide for the safety, health, comfort and convenience of inhabitants of the city. Violations of the Mechanical Code shall be considered a violation of this ordinance and shall be punishable as a misdemeanor offense. Violation of any of the provisions of the Mechanical Code adopted as a result of this ordinance or other provisions of this ordinance shall be punishable by a fine up to $250.00. Each day that said violation continues shall be a separate offense and each day subsequent to the first day of violation shall be punishable by a fine of up to $250.00 per day.
(Ord. No. 96-7, Sec. 4.)
