Chapter 9 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 901.1 to add exception to read
as follows:
Exception:
Section
501.8 of the "International Fuel
Gas Code" permits certain gas fired appliances to be installed without venting.
This section should not be construed as permitting the installation of portable
unvented heaters in locations otherwise prohibited by section
3701.82 of the Revised Code or
rules adopted by the state fire marshal pursuant to 3701.82 of the Revised
Code.
(B)
Replace section
908.3 with the
following:
908.3
Location.
Cooling
towers, evaporative condensers and fluid coolers are to be located to prevent
the discharge of vapor plumes from entering occupied spaces or outdoor public
areas. Plume discharges are to be not less than 5 feet (1524 mm) above or 25
feet (7620 mm) away from any ventilation inlet to a building including operable
windows.
Note:
See ASHRAE Guideline 12 Minimizing the Risk of Legionellosis
Associated with Building Water Systems.
(C)
Modify
section 915.1 as follows:
Replace the phrase "NFPA 37" with "this
section".
(D)
Add new sections 915.2.1, 915.2.1.1, 915.2.1.2,
915.2.2, and 915.3 to read as
follows:
Section 915.2.1
Fuel tanks connected to engine-driven building
services equipment.
Fuel tanks piped to
and supplying fuel for engine-driven building service equipment may be
engine-mounted, located inside of a building, outside of a building, or on a
roof in accordance with NFPA 37 or NFPA 30 and as modified by Section 1308 of
the mechanical code for fuel oil and diesel oil tank installations.
Section 915.2.1.1
Engine-mounted tanks.
Engine-mounted tanks located outdoors may be located in
accordance with Section 4.1.4 of NFPA 37 and are to be vented in accordance
with NFPA 30. Engine-mounted tanks are to be provided with adequate clearance
to enable filling, maintenance, and testing, are to be safeguarded against
public access, and are to be protected from impact.
Section 915.2.1.2
Other fuel tanks.
Fuel
tanks, other than enginemounted tanks, piped to and supplying the engine are to
be located, installed, and vented in accordance with the applicable sections of
NFPA 37 or located, installed, and vented in accordance with NFPA
30.
Section 915.2.2
Gaseous fuel supply.
Where an internal combustion engine supplied with
gaseous fuel powers building service equipment, the fuel gas storage and piping
system are to comply with NFPA 37 and the "International Fuel Gas
Code".
Section 915.3
Engine-driven Stationary generators.
Stationary emergency and standby power generator
assemblies are to be listed in accordance with UL 2200 and are to comply with
Section 2702.1 of the building
code.
(E)
Replace section
917.2 to read as
follows:
917.2
Domestic cooking appliances.
Cooking appliances installed within dwelling units and
within areas where domestic-type cooking operations occur are to be listed and
labeled as domestic or household-type appliances for domestic
use.
(F)
Modify section
920.1 to add a new paragraph
that reads as follows:
This section should
not be construed as permitting the installation of portable unvented heaters in
locations otherwise prohibited by section
3701.82 of the Revised Code or
rules adopted by the state fire marshal pursuant to 3701.82 of the Revised
Code.
(G)
Modify section
922.1 to add a new paragraph
that reads as follows:
This section should
not be construed as permitting the installation of portable unvented heaters in
locations otherwise prohibited by section
3701.82 of the Revised Code or
rules adopted by the state fire marshal pursuant to 3701.82 of the Revised
Code.
(H)
Replace section
923.1 with the
following:
923.1
General.
Kilns are to
be listed and labeled unless otherwise approved in accordance with Sections
106.5 or 114 of the building
code. Electric kilns are to comply with UL 499.
Replaces: 4101:2-9-01
Notes
Ohio Admin. Code 4101:2-9-01
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
Prior Effective Dates:
03/01/1998, 01/01/2002, 07/01/2007, 11/01/2011, 01/01/2016,
11/01/2017
