§ 3.103. Amendments to the International Mechanical Code, 2015 Edition.

(a)

In general.

(1)

As used in this section, the term "this Code" means the International Mechanical Code, 2015 Edition.

(2)

As used in this Code, the term "Building Official" means the Director of the Department of Inspections, Licenses and Permits or the Director's authorized designee.

(3)

Where the name of the jurisdiction is to be indicated in any section of this Code, insert "Howard County".

(4)

As used in this Code, the term "Department of Mechanical Inspection" means the Department of Inspections, Licenses and Permits.

(b)

Local amendments. The following amendments modify certain provisions of the adopted Code:

(1)

Subsection 101.2 Scope.

Add a second exception to this subsection as follows:

Exception: Existing buildings undergoing repair, alteration, addition, or change of occupancy may comply with the Maryland Rehabilitation Code.

(2)

Subsection 101.5 Administration .

Add new subsection 101.5 after subsection 101.4 as follows:

101.5 Administration. Sections 103 through 118 of the International Building Code, 2015 Edition, adopted in this subtitle, shall govern the administration and enforcement of this Code.

(3)

Subsection 101.6 Referenced Codes.

Add new subsection 101.6 after subsection 101.5 as follows:

101.6 Referenced codes. The codes listed in this section and referenced elsewhere in this Code shall be considered part of the requirements of this Code to the prescribed extent of each such reference.

101.6.1 Whenever in this Code the term " International Building Code " is used, it shall mean the Howard County Building Code adopted pursuant to this subtitle.

101.6.2 Whenever in this Code the term " NFPA 70 National Electrical Code " is used, it shall mean the Electrical Code for Howard County adopted pursuant to subtitle 2 of this title.

101.6.3 Whenever in this Code the term " International Plumbing Code " is used, it shall mean the Plumbing and Gasfitting Code for Howard County adopted pursuant to subtitle 3 of this title.

101.6.4 Whenever in this Code the term " International Fire Code " is used, it shall mean the Howard County Fire Prevention Code adopted pursuant to section 17.104 of the Howard County Code.

101.6.5 Whenever in this Code the term " International Fuel Gas Code " is used, it shall mean the Plumbing and Gasfitting Code for Howard County adopted pursuant to subtitle 3 of this title.

101.6.6 Whenever in this Code the term " International Energy Conservation Code " is used, it shall mean the Energy Conservation Code of Howard County adopted pursuant to section 3.104 of this subtitle.

101.6.7 Whenever this Code states "1612 of the International Building Code", in each instance strike "1612 of the International Building Code" and substitute "section 3112 of the Howard County Building Code."

(4)

Subsection 102.1 General.

Add an exception to subsection 102.1 as follows:

Exception: Alternative features which are accepted by the Building Official shall be considered in conformance with all codes, provided that the overall level of health, safety and welfare of the Code requirement is not diminished by the alternative feature.

(5)

Section 103 Through Section 109.

Delete Section 103 through Section 109, inclusive and in their entirety.

(6)

Subsection 301.16 Flood hazard.

In the exception to this subsection, delete " International Building Code " and substitute "Section 3112 of the Howard County Building Code."

(7)

Subsection 307.2.2 Drainpipe Materials and Sizes

In the third sentence, delete "the applicable provisions of chapter 7 of".

(8)

Subsection 402.1 Natural Ventilation .

After the last sentence, insert the following:

"If cross ventilation cannot be provided, an operable window within 12 feet of the cooking surface is acceptable."

(C.B. 10, 2015, § 1)