801

GENERAL

Insert new Section 801.18.5 in the Mechanical Code to read as follows:

801.18.5 Integrity inspection. Before a new or replacement vented appliance is approved for use in connection with an existing chimney, the chimney shall be relined or shall be inspected for integrity by the permit holder, in the presence of the code official, using a scented smoke test or other approved method. In lieu of observing the test, the code official is authorized to accept a certification of integrity of the chimney, issued by the licensed contractor who conducted the inspection or test.

SOURCE: Final Rulemaking published at 61 DCR 3101 (March 28, 2014 – Part 2); as corrected by Errata Notice published at 61 DCR 5246 (May 23, 2014).

The District of Columbia Mechanical Code (2013), referred to as the “Mechanical Code,” consists of the 2012 edition of the International Mechanical Code, published by the International Code Council (ICC), as amended by the District of Columbia Mechanical Code Supplement (2013)(12 DCMR E). The International Mechanical Code is copyrighted by the ICC and therefore is not republished here. However, a copy of the text may be obtained at: http://publicecodes.cyberregs.com/icod/imc/2012/index.htm?bu=IC-P-2012-000005&bu2=IC-P-2012-000019.