Chapter 3 of the International
Mechanical Code, 2021 edition, as incorporated by reference and modified in
Section 101.1.1 of this code, is further modified as follows:
(A)
Modify
Section 301.1 as follows:
Change the word 'approval' to
'design'.
(B)
Modify Section
301.3 as follows:
Add "and any markings required by the
applicable referenced standard." to the end of the paragraph.
(C)
Modify Section
301.4 as follows:
Replace "third party certified" with
"listed".
(D)
Replace Section
301.5 with the
following:
301.5
Approved agency testing and certification.
Piping, tubing and fittings are to be either tested or
listed by an approved agency as complying with the applicable referenced
standards, specifications and performance criteria of this code and are to be
identified in accordance with Section
301.3.
(E)
Modify section
301.6 as follows:
Change the word 'approval' to 'design'
and add the following exception:
Exception:
Section
4104.44 of the Revised Code
governs the requirements for welding and brazing of metallic
building services piping
systems referenced by this code, including fuel gas
piping.
(F)
Modify section
301.7 as follows:
Change "Section 105" to "Section 114 of
the building code".
(G)
Replace
section 310.1 with the
following:
310.1
Required.
Structures
occupied for purposes involving explosion hazards are to be provided with
explosion control where required by the building code or the International Fire
Code. Explosion control systems are to be designed and installed in accordance
with Section 911 of the International Fire Code.
(H)
Replace
section 311.1 with the
following:
311.1
Required.
Approved
smoke and heat vents are to be installed in the roofs of one-story buildings
where required by the building code. Smoke and heat vents are to be designed
and installed in accordance with the building code.
(I)
Replace
section 312.1 with the
following:
312.1
Load calculations.
Heating and cooling system design loads for the purpose of
sizing systems, appliances and equipment are to be determined in accordance
with the procedures described in the ASHRAE/ACCA Standard 183. Alternatively,
design loads are to be determined by an approved equivalent computation
procedure, using the design parameters specified in the applicable energy
conservation code referenced in Chapter 13 of the building
code.
(J)
Add new section 313 to read as
follows:
SECTION 313
WELDING AND BRAZING
313.1
General.
Section
4104.44 of the Revised Code
governs the requirements for welding and brazing of metallic
building services piping
systems referenced by this code.
Replaces: 4101:2-3-01
Notes
Ohio Admin. Code 4101:2-3-01
Effective:
3/1/2024
Five Year Review (FYR) Dates:
03/01/2029
Promulgated
Under: 119.03
Statutory Authority: 3781.10(A)(1)
Rule
Amplifies: 3781.10, 3781.11, 3791.04, 4104.44
Prior Effective
Dates: 03/01/1998, 01/01/2002, 01/01/2004, 03/01/2005, 07/01/2007, 11/01/2011,
01/01/2016, 11/01/2017
