§ 4-232. Same; Section M-106, Permits.

(a)

The following amendments, additions, and/or deletions are hereby made to Section 106 of the IMC:

(1)

A new Section 106.3.2, titled, "Application requirements for boilers, water heaters, and pressure vessels," is added to read as follows:

(A)

Boiler, Water Heater, and Pressure Vessel work shall not be commenced until a permit for such work has been issued by the Code Official. Permits for the installation of a natural gas fired boiler, water heater, or pressure vessel shall be governed by the Plumbing and Gas Fitting Regulations of the Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission. A permit shall not be transferable. A permit is required for the following:

1.

The replacement of any boiler;

2.

For any welding, or other repairs, on the pressure side of any existing boiler; or

3.

For the replacement of any burner or firing device on any boiler.

(B)

The application for a permit shall be made by the owner or lessee of a building or structure or agent of either, or by the licensed engineer or architect employed in connection with the proposed work or the contractor employed to perform the work, except a permit for the replacement or repair of any existing boiler system regulated and/or licensed by this Code may only be issued to a contractor licensed by the Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission to perform such work.

(2)

Section 106.5, titled "Fees," is amended to read as follows: Inspection and licensing fees shall be as established in accordance with Section 4-352 of the County Code and shall be collected prior to license issuance and/or renewal.

(CB-121-1985; CB-63-1995; CB-82-1998; CB-54-2002)