[Ord. 1158-2009, 9-21-2009]
This chapter shall be known as the "Mechanical Code of the City of Tahlequah" and may be cited as such.
[Ord. 1280-2019, 4-15-2019]
A. 
A certain document, one copy of which is on file in the office of the City building inspector, being marked and designated as the 2015 International Mechanical Code as published by the International Code Council, be and is hereby adopted as the Mechanical Code of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Tahlequah in the State of Oklahoma; for the control of buildings and structures as herein provided; and each and all of the regulations, provisions, penalties, conditions and terms of said International Mechanical Code, are hereby referred to, adopted and made a part hereof as if fully set out in this section, with the additions, insertions, deletions and changes, if any, prescribed in Section 5-902 of this chapter.
B. 
The International Mechanical Code shall be enforced by the building inspector of the City of Tahlequah. The term "code official," wherever found in the International Mechanical Code, shall mean the building inspector of the City of Tahlequah.
[Ord. 1158-2009, 9-21-2009]
Additions, insertions and changes to the Mechanical Code shall be as made by the City from time to time.
[Ord. 1003-2003, 3-26-2003]
A. 
No mechanical contractor shall perform mechanical work, as defined in the International Mechanical Code within the City limits until such contractor shall have secured a license as herein provided, and shall have provided proof of the issuance of a State of Oklahoma license to such contractor.
B. 
Upon proof of the issuance of the State of Oklahoma license, a mechanical contractor desiring to do such work shall secure from the City Clerk a nontransferable license which shall run until June 30 next succeeding its issuance, unless sooner revoked. Such contractor obtaining a license shall pay an initial license fee of $300 and an annual license fee of $50 to the City Clerk.
C. 
No mechanical journeyman shall perform mechanical work, as defined in the International Mechanical Code within the City limits until such journeyman shall have secured a license as herein provided, and shall have provided proof of the issuance of a State of Oklahoma license to such journeyman.
D. 
Upon proof of the issuance of the State of Oklahoma license, a mechanical journeyman desiring to do such work shall secure from the City Clerk a nontransferable license which shall run until June 30 next succeeding its issuance, unless sooner revoked. Such journeyman obtaining a license shall pay an initial license fee of $50 and an annual license fee of $25 to the City Clerk.
E. 
The annual license issued pursuant to this section shall be for the period July 1 to June 30 of the succeeding year.
[Ord. 1003-2003, 3-26-2003]
A. 
The mechanical inspector shall collect for the cost of mechanical inspections the following fees: $20 per inspection within the corporate City limits and $25 per inspection outside of the corporate City limits. The applications shall be on the forms provided and approved by the mechanical inspector. Upon payment of the above fees and the approval of the mechanical inspector, the permit will be issued.
B. 
Work performed for which a permit has been issued that does not meet the approval of the mechanical inspector is subject to a reinspection fee of $30.
[Ord. 1003-2003, 3-26-2003]
A. 
After adequate opportunity for a hearing, the City council may revoke the license of a mechanical contractor or of a mechanical journeyman for any of the following causes:
1. 
Serious or repeated violations of the laws, ordinances, or other regulations relating to mechanical installations;
2. 
Grossly unethical conduct in connection with the mechanical trade or business;
3. 
Poor workmanship or service; or
4. 
Installing inferior or substandard materials, fixtures, or equipment.
B. 
A request that the license be revoked may be presented to the council by the mechanical inspector or by any aggrieved person.
[Ord. 1003-2003, 3-26-2003]
This chapter shall not be construed as imposing upon the City any liability or responsibility for damages to any person injured by any defect in any mechanical work or equipment mentioned herein, or by installation thereof, nor shall the City be held as assuming any such liability or responsibility by reason of the inspection authorized hereunder or the certificate of approval issued by the inspector.
[Ord. 1003-2003, 3-26-2003]
All inspections contemplated under this chapter shall apply to the premises of the owner of those premises and shall not apply to those installations made by a department or agency of the City.