Public Safety Committee

Agenda Public Safety Committee Meeting St. Louis Board of Aldermen Thursday, September 25, 2025 - 2:00 PM Kennedy Room President Megan Green Alderman Bret Narayan, Chair Alderman Rasheen Aldridge, Vice Chair Committee Members: Alderman Thomas Oldenburg Alderwoman Shameem Clark-Hubbard Alderwoman Alisha Sonnier Alderwoman Daniela Velazquez Order of Business I. Call to Order II. Roll Call III. Approval of Minutes Approval of the minutes from Thursday, August 7, 2025, committee meeting. IV. Board Bills for Review (The committee will discuss the following and take public comment on the following) Board Bill Number 52 Introduced by Alderwoman Pamela Boyd The bill repeals Ordinance Number 71664, establishing the Thirteenth Ward Liquor Control District and establishes a new Thirteenth Ward Liquor Control District prohibiting the issuance of any package or drink liquor licenses for any currently non-licensed premises within the boundaries of the Thirteenth Ward Liquor Control District, except for those areas specifically described in Section Three which shall be excluded from and shall not be part of the Thirteenth Ward Liquor Control District and shall not be subject to the moratorium provisions of the bill, for a period of five years from the effective date; and the issuance of a drink license to persons operating a restaurant at a previously non- licensed premises. Board Bill Number 69 Introduced by Alderman Bret Narayan Page 1 of 121  An ordinance to amend Ordinance Number 70800 to establish the rules of conduct pertaining to inspections and inspector qualifications regarding heating boilers, pressure vessels and steam generators in accordance with the National Board Inspection Code. V. Resolutions for Review None VI. Committee Discussions VII. Acknowledgment of Any Written Testimony VIII. Announcements IX. Excused Members X. Adjournment Page 2 of 121  Minutes Public Safety Committee Thursday, August 7, 2025 2:00 PM Kennedy Room Minutes are preliminary and may change until finally approved I. Call to Order The Chair called the meeting to order at 2:27 p.m. II. Roll Call The Chair directed the Associate Clerk to call the roll, and the following members answered their names: Mr. Oldenburg, Ms. Clark-Hubbard, Ms. Sonnier, Mr. Aldridge, Chair Narayan, and President Green. 6 members were present. A quorum was established. III. Approval of Minutes Minutes from Thursday, July 10, 2025, committee meeting. The Chair entertained a motion to pass the minutes from the Thursday, July 10, 2025, committee meeting. Mr. Aldridge moved to pass the minutes from the Thursday, July 10, 2025, committee meeting. Seconded by Ms. Sonnier. The Chair directed the Associate Clerk to call the roll. The Associate Clerk called the roll and the following votes were recorded: The following voted Aye: Mr. Oldenburg, Ms. Clark-Hubbard, Ms. Sonnier, Mr. Aldridge, Chair Narayan, and President Green. 6 Aye votes were cast. The following voted No: Page 3 of 121  None The following voted Present: None The following Abstained: None The following were present but did not vote: None A total of 6 votes were cast. The motion carried. IV. Board Bills for Review (The committee will discuss and take public comment on the following) Board Bill Number 33 Introduced by Alderman Matt Devoti An ordinance, requested by the Sheriff of the City of St. Louis, identifying the powers delegated to the Sheriff while proscribing from the Office those activities not specifically provided to the Sheriff by the Missouri Constitution, by Missouri statute, by City of St. Louis ordinance, or as specifically authorized by the Board of Aldermen. The Chair recognized Mr. Devoti for introducing Board Bill Number 33 as amended in committee before the committee. Mr. Devoti asked to put Amendment Number 2 to Board Bill Number 33 as Amended in Committee before the committee. Mr. Devoti gave a brief description of Board Bill Number 33 and the amendment to section three of the board bill before introducing Casey Millburg, Director of Policy, Mayor's Office, to further explain Board Bill Number 33. Mr. Devoti explained the changes that essentially do two things. He stated that it speaks in terms of requiring the sheriff to submit submissions of requisitions pertaining to necessary expenses to the comptroller and providing with that submission a written explanation as to how the requisition relates to the conduct of the office's business. Secondly, it requires a monthly written report to the Page 4 of 121 committees. He stated that, as it is now written, it requires a report to the public safety committee and the budget committee with respect to expenses that had been incurred the previous month, as well as contracts entered into. After no further discussion, the Chair recognized Ms. Millburg to further elaborate and answer questions related to Board Bill Number 33. The members of the committee asked questions and made comments. After no further questions or comments from members of the committee, the Chair entertained a motion to adopt Amendment Number 2 to Board Bill Number 33 as Amended in Committee out of committee with a Do Pass Recommendation. Mr. Narayan moved to adopt Amendment Number 2 to Board Bill Number 33 as Amended in Committee out of committee with a Do Pass Recommendation. Seconded by Ms. Sonnier. Amendment Number 2 to Board Bill Number 33 As Amended in Committee, Sponsored by Alderman Mat Devoti. To amend said Board Bill, Page 3, Line 6, as follows: Beginning on Page 3, Line 6, strike out the words: “The Sheriff of the City of St. Louis shall not enter any contract for the provision of services not specifically given the Sheriff by the Missouri Constitution, by Missouri statute, or by City of St. Louis ordinance unless approved by a resolution of the Board of Aldermen following a hearing on the resolution in the Public Safety Committee.” And insert in lieu thereof, to read in words and figures as follows: "When submitting requisitions or contracts related to necessary expenses incurred in the conduct of the duties of the Sheriff's Office, the Sheriff's Office shall also provide the Comptroller's Office with a written explanation of how the expense is a necessary expense incurred in the conduct of the duties of the Sheriff's Office. In addition, beginning the month immediately following the effective date of this Ordinance, the Sheriff's Office shall provide by the end of each month to both the Budget and Public Safety Committees of the Board of Aldermen, or their successor Page 5 of 121 committees, a monthly written report detailing the expenses incurred and contracts entered into by the Sheriff's Office." The Chair entertained a motion to adopt Amendment Number 2 to Board Bill Number 33 as Amended in Committee out of committee with a Do Pass Recommendation. Mr. Narayan moved to adopt Amendment Number 2 to Board Bill Number 33 as Amended in Committee out of committee with a Do Pass Recommendation. Seconded by Ms. Sonnier. The Chair directed the Associate Clerk to call the roll. The Associate Clerk called the roll and the following votes were recorded: The following voted Aye: Mr. Oldenburg, Ms. Clark-Hubbard, Ms. Sonnier, Mr. Aldridge, Chair Narayan, and President Green. 6 Aye votes were cast. The following voted No: None The following voted Present: None The following Abstained: None The following were present but did not vote: None A total of 6 votes were cast. The motion carried. The Chair recognized Mr. Aldridge for introducing Amendment Number 1 to Board Bill Number 33 as Amended in Committee before the committee. Mr. Aldridge asked to put Amendment Number 1 before the committee. Mr. Aldridge gave a brief description of Amendment Number 1 to Board Bill Page 6 of 121 Number 33 as Amended in Committee. After no further discussion, the Chair opened the discussion up to members of the committee for questions and comments. The members of the committee asked questions and made comments. Hearing no further questions or comments from members of the committee, the Chair opened the discussion up to members of the public for public testimony. In Support of Board Bill Number 33 as Amended in Committee 1. Joshua Lawrence, 1st ward In Opposition of Board Bill Number 33 as Amended in Committee 1. David Mason 2. Yosef Yasharahla After no further testimony from members of the public, the Chair opened the discussion up to members of the committee for questions and comments. The members of the committee asked questions and made comments. Hearing no further questions or comments from members of the committee, the Chair entertained a motion to adopt Amendment Number 1 to Board Bill Number 33 as Amended out of committee with a Do Pass Recommendation. Mr. Aldridge moved to adopt Amendment Number 1 to Board Bill Number 33 as Amended out of committee with a Do Pass Recommendation. Seconded by Ms. Sonnier. Amendment No. 1 to Board Bill Number 33 As Amended in Committee Sponsor: Alderman Rasheen Aldridge, Jr. To amend said Board Bill as follows: 1. Change the name of “SECTION FOUR. SEVERABILITY:” to “SECTION FIVE. SEVERABILITY:” Page 7 of 121  2. Change the name of “SECTION FIVE. EMERGENCY CLAUSE:” to “SECTION SIX. EMERGENCY CLAUSE:” and insert the following words after Section Three: SECTION FOUR. SUNSET CLAUSE. Section Three of this ordinance shall be repealed effective immediately upon the Sheriff’s Office submitting twelve reports to the Board of Aldermen in accordance with the rules and requirements outlined in Section Three. Mr. Aldridge requested the previous roll. Hearing no objection to the request for the previous roll, the Chair adopted Amendment Number 1 to Board Bill Number 33 as Amended in Committee out of committee with a Do Pass Recommendation. The Chair directed the Associate Clerk to record the votes from the previous roll. The Associate Clerk recorded the votes from the previous roll, and the following votes were recorded: The following voted Aye: Mr. Oldenburg, Ms. Clark-Hubbard, Ms. Sonnier, Mr. Aldridge, Chair Narayan, and President Green. 6 Aye votes were cast. The following voted No: None The following voted Present: None The following Abstained: None The following were present but did not vote: None A total of 6 votes were cast. The motion carried. Page 8 of 121 The Chair recognized Mr. Devoti to give his final remarks. After no further discussion, the Chair entertained a motion to pass Board Bill Number 33 as Amended in Committee out of committee with a Do Pass Recommendation. Mr. Aldridge moved to pass Board Bill Number 33 as Amended in Committee out of committee with a Do Pass Recommendation. Seconded by Mr. Oldenburg. The Chair directed the Associate Clerk to call the roll. The Associate Clerk called the roll and the following votes were recorded: The following voted Aye: Mr. Oldenburg, Ms. Clark-Hubbard, Ms. Sonnier, Mr. Aldridge, Chair Narayan, and President Green. 6 Aye votes were cast. The following voted No: None The following voted Present: None The following Abstained: None The following were present but did not vote: None A total of 6 votes were cast. The motion carried. V. Resolutions for Review None VI. Committee Discussions (The committee will discuss and take public comment on the following) Page 9 of 121  Discussion Item Number 1 Demolitions The committee will discuss demolitions in the City. The Chair recognized Laura Gin, Vacancy Strategist, St. Louis Development Corporation (SLDC). Ms. Ginn discussed her role as the Vacancy Strategist with SLDC. Ms. Ginn detailed her role as the Vacancy Strategist with SLDC, emphasizing her efforts to facilitate collaboration among various city departments on projects concerning vacant properties. She also shared insights into her current responsibilities with the Mayor's Office, particularly her involvement in tornado recovery efforts. This includes leading both immediate and long-term debris removal from private properties and managing demolition and infrastructure recovery. Additionally, Ms. Ginn highlighted the contractor check-in system implemented through the STL City permit process. This system requires contractors to notify the city within 24 hours of starting a wrecking project, ensuring that the Health Inspector, Building Inspector, and the Citizen Service Bureau are all kept informed of the project's status. After no further discussion, the Chair opened the discussion up to the members of the committee for questions and comments. The members of the committee asked questions and made comments. Hearing no further questions or comments from members of the committee, the Chair adjourned the meeting. VII. Acknowledgment of Any Written Testimony None VIII. Announcements None IX. Excused Members The Chair excused Ms. Velazquez for necessary absence. X. Adjournment Page 10 of 121  Having no other business to discuss, the Chair entertained a motion to adjourn the meeting. Ms. Sonnier moved to adjourn the meeting. Seconded by Ms. Clark-Hubbard. Mr. Narayan requested the previous roll. Hearing no objection to the previous roll, The vote was carried by unanimous consent. The meeting adjourned at 9:33 p.m. [MIN_SIGNATURES] Page 11 of 121 Summary Board Bill Number 52 Introduced by Alderwoman Pamela Boyd July 8, 2025 The bill repeals Ordinance Number 71664, establishing the Thirteenth Ward Liquor Control District and establishes a new Thirteenth Ward Liquor Control District prohibiting the issuance of any package or drink liquor licenses for any currently non-licensed premises within the boundaries of the Thirteenth Ward Liquor Control District, except for those areas specifically described in Section Three which shall be excluded from and shall not be part of the Thirteenth Ward Liquor Control District and shall not be subject to the moratorium provisions of the bill, for a period of five years from the effective date; and the issuance of a drink license to persons operating a restaurant at a previously non-licensed premises. Page 12 of 121  BOARD BILL NUMBER 52 INTRODUCED BY ALDERWOMAN PAMELA BOYD 1 An ordinance repealing Ordinance Number 71664, concerning the issuance of liquor licenses 2 and enaction a new ordinance prohibiting the issuance of any package or drink liquor licenses for 3 any currently non-licensed premises within the boundaries of the Thirteenth Ward Liquor Control 4 District, except for those areas specifically described in Section Three which shall be excluded 5 from and shall not be part of the Thirteenth Ward Liquor Control District and shall not be subject 6 to the moratorium provisions of this ordinance, for a period of five years from the effective date 7 hereof; containing exceptions and allowing, during the moratorium period, for the transfer of 8 existing licenses, under certain circumstances, and the issuance of a drink license to persons 9 operating a restaurant at a previously non-licensed premises; and containing an emergency clause 10 and severability clause. 11 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY OF ST. LOUIS AS FOLLOWS: 12 SECTION ONE. Ordinance Number 71664 is hereby repealed. 13 SECTION TWO. The existence of alcoholic beverage establishments appears to contribute 14 directly to numerous peace, health, safety and general welfare problems including loitering, 15 littering, drug trafficking, prostitution, public drunkenness, defacement and damaging of 16 structures, pedestrian obstructions, as well as traffic circulation, parking and noise problems on 17 public streets and neighborhood lots. The existence of such problems creates serious impacts on 18 the health, safety and welfare of residents of single- and multiple-family within the district, 19 including fear for the safety of children, elderly residents and of visitors to the district. The 20 problems also contribute to the deterioration of the neighborhood and concomitant devaluation of 21 property and destruction of community values and quality of life. The number of establishments Page 1 of 5 Board Bill Number 52 Boyd June 8, 2025 Page 13 of 121  1 selling alcoholic beverages and the associated problems discourage more desirable and needed 2 commercial uses in the area. In order to preserve the residential character and the neighborhood- 3 serving commercial uses of the area, there shall be a moratorium on the issuance of new package 4 and drink liquor licenses, except for those areas specifically described in Section Three of this 5 Ordinance and as otherwise provided in Section Four of this Ordinance, within the portion of St. 6 Louis City bounded and described as follows: Beginning at the point of intersection of the St. 7 Louis City county line and Page Blvd., and proceeding northerly along the St. Louis City county 8 line to the Mississippi River, proceeding westerly along the Mississippi River to E. Carrie Ave., 9 and proceeding westerly along E Carrie Ave. to Norfolk and Western Rlwy., and proceeding 10 northerly along Norfolk and Western Rlwy. to Terminal Railway Association of St. Louis RR, and 11 proceeding northerly along Terminal Railway Association of St. Louis RR to E Railroad Ave., and 12 proceeding northerly along E Railroad Ave. to Antelope St., and proceeding easterly along 13 Antelope St. to Terminal Railway Association of St. Louis RR, and proceeding easterly along 14 Terminal Railway Association of St. Louis RR to Hall St., and proceeding northerly along Hall St. 15 to Gimblin Rd., and proceeding westerly along Gimblin Rd. to Gimblin St., and proceeding 16 westerly along Gimblin St. to Newby St., and proceeding northerly along Newby St. to Sells Ave., 17 and proceeding westerly along Sells Ave. to Annetta Ave., and proceeding northerly along Annetta 18 Ave. to McLaran Ave., and proceeding westerly along McLaran Ave. to Riverview Blvd., and 19 proceeding southerly along Riverview Blvd. to Melrose Ave., and proceeding westerly along 20 Melrose Ave. to Riverview Blvd., and proceeding southerly along Riverview Blvd. to W Florissant 21 Ave., and proceeding southerly along W Florissant Ave. to Union Blvd., and proceeding southerly 22 along Union Blvd. to Natural Bridge Ave., and proceeding westerly along Natural Bridge Ave. to Page 2 of 5 Board Bill Number 52 Boyd June 8, 2025 Page 14 of 121  1 Arlington Ave., and proceeding southerly along Arlington Ave. to Dr. Martin Luther King Dr., 2 and proceeding easterly along Dr. Martin Luther King Dr. to Union Blvd. and proceeding southerly 3 along Union Blvd. to Page Blvd., and proceeding westerly along Page Blvd. to the point of 4 beginning. Such area shall be known as the Thirteenth Ward Liquor Control District. 5 SECTION THREE. The following areas of the Thirteenth Ward shall be excluded from and 6 shall not be part of the Thirteenth Ward Liquor Control District and shall not be subject to the 7 moratorium provisions of this ordinance: 8 1. Starting at the intersection of Page Boulevard and Union Boulevard and proceeding west 9 along the north side of Page Boulevard (the 5300 block Page Boulevard to the 6129 block 10 of Page Boulevard) to the City limit. 11 2. Starting at the intersection of Page Boulevard and Union Boulevard and proceeding north 12 along the west side of Union Boulevard (the 1300 block of Union Boulevard to the 1500 13 block of Union Boulevard) to the intersection of Union Boulevard and Dr. Martin Luther 14 King, Jr. Drive, and proceeding west along the south side of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. 15 Drive to the intersection of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Drive and Arlington Avenue, and 16 proceeding west along Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Drive to the City limit (the 5300 block 17 of Martin Luther King, Jr. Drive to the 6123 block of Martin Luther King, Jr. Drive). 18 3. Starting at the intersection of Union Boulevard and Natural Bridge Avenue and proceeding 19 west along the north side of Natural Bridge Avenue to the intersection of Natural Bridge 20 Avenue and Arlington Avenue and proceeding west along Natural Bridge Avenue to the 21 City limit (the 3901 block of Natural Bridge Avenue to the 6029 block of Natural Bridge 22 Avenue). Page 3 of 5 Board Bill Number 52 Boyd June 8, 2025 Page 15 of 121  1 4. Starting at the intersection of Goodfellow Boulevard and Page Boulevard and proceeding 2 north along Goodfellow Boulevard to the intersection of Goodfellow Boulevard and Halls 3 Ferry Circle (the 1300 block of Goodfellow Boulevard to the 9080 block of Goodfellow 4 Boulevard). 5 5. Starting at the intersection of Union Boulevard and West Florissant Avenue and proceeding 6 west along the south side of West Florissant Avenue to the City limit (the 3700 block of 7 Union Boulevard to the 4699 block of Union Boulevard). 8 6. Starting at the intersection of Gimblin Road and North Broadway and proceeding north 9 along North Broadway to the City limit. 10 7. Starting at the intersection of Gimblin Road and Halls Ferry Road and proceeding west 11 along Halls Ferry Road to the City limit. 12 8. Starting at the intersection of Antelope Street and Hall Street and proceeding north along 13 the east side of Hall Street to the intersection of Hall Street and Riverview Drive. 14 9. Starting at the intersection of North Boardway and Riverview Boulevard and proceeding 15 east along Riverview Boulevard to the intersection of Riverview Boulevard and Chain of 16 Rocks Drive. 17 SECTION FOUR. Except for those areas specifically described in Section Three except and as 18 otherwise provided in Section Five of this Ordinance the Excise Commissioner shall not, for a 19 period of five years, beginning as of the effective date of this Ordinance, approve the issuance of 20 a new package or drink liquor license for any premises which is located within the boundaries of 21 the Thirteenth Ward Liquor Control District established in Section Two of this Ordinance. Page 4 of 5 Board Bill Number 52 Boyd June 8, 2025 Page 16 of 121  1 SECTION FIVE. Notwithstanding the provisions of Section Four of this Ordinance, the Excise 2 Commissioner shall have. authority to: 3 1. Approve transfer of an existing drink liquor license to another premises within the 4 petition circle of the currently licensed premises; and 5 2. Issue a drink license for premises, not licensed as of the effective date of this Ordinance, 6 which currently is or will be, upon opening, operated as a restaurant, as such term is defined in 7 Section 14.01.400 of Ordinance 71819. 8 3. Approve the renewal of an existing license under the provisions of Section 14.08.090 9 of Ordinance 71819. 10 SECTION SIX. The passage of this ordinance being deemed necessary for the immediate 11 preservation of the public peace, health and safety, it is hereby declared to be an emergency 12 Ordinance as provided for by Article IV, Section 20 of the Charter of the City of St. Louis and 13 shall be effective immediately upon approval by the Mayor. 14 SECTION SEVEN. If, any provision of this ordinance shall be held or deemed to be invalid, 15 inoperative or unenforceable as applied in any particular case in any jurisdiction or jurisdictions 16 or in all constitution or statute or rule of public policy, or for any other reason, such circumstances 17 shall not have the effect of rendering the provision in question inoperative or unenforceable in any 18 other case or circumstance, or of rendering any other provision or provisions herein contained 19 invalid, inoperative or unenforceable to any extent whatever. Page 5 of 5 Board Bill Number 52 Boyd June 8, 2025 Page 17 of 121 Summary Board Bill Number 69 Introduced by Alderman Bret Narayan September 19, 2025 An ordinance to amend Ordinance Number 70800 to establish the rules of conduct pertaining to inspections and inspector qualifications regarding heating boilers, pressure vessels and steam generators in accordance with the National Board Inspection Code. Page 18 of 121  BOARD BILL NUMBER 69 INTORDUCED BY ALDERMAN BRET NARAYAN 1 An ordinance to amend Ordinance Number 70800 to establish the rules of conduct pertaining to 2 inspections and inspector qualifications regarding heating boilers, pressure vessels and steam 3 generators in accordance with the National Board Inspection Code. 4 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY OF ST. LOUIS AS FOLLOWS: 5 SECTION ONE. Ordinance Number 70800 Section 1001 is hereby amended as follows: 6 1001.2 Periodic inspections. All boilers, steam generators, and pressure vessels subject to the 7 provisions of this code shall be inspected annually by an approved independent third-party 8 testing agency. Inspection reports shall be filed with the Mechanical Section of the Building 9 Division. 10 1001.2.1 Conduct of Inspections. The conduct of these inspections shall be in accordance with 11 the current edition of the National Board Inspection Code, Part 2. 12 1001.2.2 Inspector Qualifications. Inspectors conducting these inspections must have current IS 13 Commissions issued by the National Board of Boilers and Pressure Vessel Inspectors. 14 Exception: Heating boilers or pressure vessels which are located in buildings of Use Group R-3 15 or Use Group R-2 having six dwelling units or less. Page 1 of 1 Board Bill Number 69 Narayan September 19, 2025 Page 19 of 121  1 ORDINANCE NO. 70800 2 3 BOARD BILL 59 INTRODUCED BY ALDERMAN TERRY KENNEDY 4 ALDERWOMAN CHRISTINE INGRASSIA 5 An Ordinance pertaining to the Mechanical Code of the City of Saint Louis; repealing 6 Ordinance 68639 and Ordinance 68847; adopting the 2018 International Mechanical Code 7 with amendments, including Appendix A; and containing a penalty clause, severability 8 clause, savings clause, and an emergency clause. 9 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY OF SAINT LOUIS AS FOLLOWS: 10 SECTION ONE. REPEAL. Ordinance 68639, approved April 21, 2010; 11 Ordinance 68847, approved February 2, 2011, pertaining to the 2009 International 12 Mechanical Code; and Section 112 of the Plumbing Code as adopted under Ordinance 13 69255, pertaining to the licensing of sprinkler fitters, are hereby repealed. 14 SECTION TWO. ADOPTION. The 2018 International Mechanical Code as 15 published by the International Code Council, Inc., one copy of which is on file in the Office 16 of the Register of the City of Saint Louis, being marked and designated as the International 17 Mechanical Code, including Appendix A, is hereby adopted as the Mechanical Code of the 18 City of Saint Louis, in the State of Missouri, pursuant to this Ordinance and in conformity 19 with Section 71.943 RSMo, for the governing of the design, installation, construction, and 20 maintenance of mechanical systems by providing reasonable safeguards to protect the public 21 health and safety against the hazards of inadequate, defective, or unsafe mechanical systems Page 1 of 102 Board Bill No. 59 May 11, 2018 Page 20 of 121  1 and installations as herein provided; and that each and all of the regulations, provisions, 2 penalties, conditions, and terms of said Mechanical Code are hereby referred to, adopted, and 3 made a part hereto as if fully set out in this Ordinance with the amendments prescribed in 4 Section Three of this Ordinance. If differences occur between a provision modified by this 5 Ordinance and a provision adopted without modification, then the modified provision shall 6 control. 7 SECTION THREE. AMENDMENTS. The 2018 International Mechanical 8 Code is amended and changed in the following respects: 9 CHAPTER 1 IS AMENDED AS FOLLOWS: 10 Delete Chapter 1 as published in its entirety. 11 Add new Chapter 1 to read as follows: 12 CHAPTER 1 13 ADMINISTRATION 14 SECTION 101 15 GENERAL 16 101.1 Title. These regulations shall be known as the Mechanical Code of the City of Saint 17 Louis, hereinafter referred to as “this code.” 18 101.2 Scope. This code shall regulate the design, installation, maintenance, alteration, Page 2 of 102 Board Bill No. 59 May 11, 2018 Page 21 of 121  1 relocation, and inspection of mechanical systems that are installed and utilized to provide 2 control of environmental conditions and related processes within buildings. This code shall 3 also regulate those mechanical systems, system components, equipment, and appliances 4 specifically addressed herein. The installation of fuel gas distribution piping and equipment, 5 fuel gas-fired appliances, and fuel gas-fired appliance venting systems shall be regulated by 6 the Fuel Gas Code. 7 101.2.1 Appendices. Provisions in the appendices shall not apply unless specifically 8 adopted. Appendix A is hereby adopted for use by the City of Saint Louis. 9 101.3 Intent. The purpose of this code is to provide minimum standards to safeguard life 10 and limb, health, property, and public welfare by regulating and controlling the design, 11 construction, installation, quality of materials, location, operation, and maintenance or use of 12 mechanical systems. This code shall be construed to secure its expressed intent, which is to 13 insure public health, safety, and welfare insofar as they are affected by the installation and 14 maintenance of mechanical systems. 15 101.4 Severability. If a section, subsection, sentence, clause, or phrase of this code is for 16 any reason held to be unconstitutional, such decision shall not affect the validity of the 17 remaining portions of this code. Page 3 of 102 Board Bill No. 59 May 11, 2018 Page 22 of 121  1 SECTION 102 2 APPLICABILITY 3 102.1 General. Where there is a conflict between a general requirement and a specific 4 requirement, the specific requirement shall govern. Where, in a specific case, different 5 sections of this code specify different materials, methods of construction, or other 6 requirements, the most restrictive shall govern. 7 102.2 Existing installations. Except as otherwise provided for in this chapter, a provision in 8 this code shall not require the removal, alteration, or abandonment of nor prevent the 9 continued utilization and maintenance of a mechanical system lawfully in existence at the 10 time of the adoption of this code. 11 102.3 Maintenance. Mechanical systems, both existing and new, and parts thereof shall be 12 maintained in proper operating condition in accordance with the original design and in a safe 13 and sanitary condition. Devices or safeguards that are required by this code shall be 14 maintained in compliance with the edition of the code under which they were installed. The 15 owner or the owner’s authorized agent shall be responsible for maintenance of mechanical 16 systems. To determine compliance with this provision, the code official shall have the 17 authority to require a mechanical system to be reinspected. 18 The inspection for maintenance of HVAC systems shall be performed in accordance with 19 ASHRAE/ACCA/ANSI Standard 180. 20 102.4 Additions, alterations, or repairs. Additions, alterations, renovations, or repairs to a Page 4 of 102 Board Bill No. 59 May 11, 2018 Page 23 of 121  1 mechanical system shall conform to that required for a new mechanical system without 2 requiring the existing mechanical system to comply with all the requirements of this code. 3 Additions, alterations, or repairs shall not cause an existing mechanical system to become 4 unsafe, hazardous, or overloaded. 5 Minor additions, alterations, renovations, and repairs to existing mechanical systems 6 shall meet the provisions for new construction unless such work is done in the same manner 7 and arrangement as was in the existing system, is not hazardous, and is approved. 8 102.5 Change in occupancy. It shall be unlawful to make a change in the occupancy of any 9 structure which will subject the structure to any special provision of this code applicable to 10 the new occupancy without approval. The code official shall certify that such structure meets 11 the intent of the provisions of law governing building construction for the proposed new 12 occupancy and that such change of occupancy does not result in any hazard to public health, 13 safety, or welfare. 14 102.6 Historic buildings. The provisions of this code relating to the construction, alteration, 15 repair, enlargement, restoration, relocation, or moving of building or structures shall not be 16 mandatory for existing buildings or structures identified and classified by United States, the 17 state of Missouri, or the City of Saint Louis as historic buildings when such buildings or 18 structures are judged by the code official to be safe and in the public interest of health, safety, 19 and welfare regarding any proposed construction, alteration, repair, enlargement, restoration, 20 relocation, or moving of buildings. 21 102.7 Moved buildings. Except as determined by Section 102.2, mechanical systems that Page 5 of 102 Board Bill No. 59 May 11, 2018 Page 24 of 121  1 are a part of buildings or structures moved into or within the City of Saint Louis shall comply 2 with the provisions of this code for new installations. 3 102.8 Referenced codes and standards. The codes and standards referenced in this code 4 shall be those that are listed in Chapter 15 and such codes and standards shall be considered 5 part of the requirements of this code to the prescribed extent of each such reference and as 6 further regulated in Section 102.8.1 and 108.2.2 7 Exception: Where enforcement of a code provision would violate the conditions of the 8 listing of the equipment or appliance, the conditions of the listing and the manufacturer’s 9 installation instructions shall apply. 10 102.8.1 Conflicts. Where conflicts occur between provisions of this code and referenced 11 standards, the provisions of this code shall apply. Referenced standards shall be 12 permitted to be updated by rule making authority of the building commissioner. 13 108.2 Provisions in referenced codes and standards. Where the extent of a reference 14 to a referenced code or standard includes subject matter that is within the scope of this 15 code, the provisions of this code, as applicable, shall take precedence over the provisions 16 in the referenced code or standard. 17 102.9 Requirements not covered by this code. Requirements necessary for the strength, 18 stability, or proper operation of an existing or proposed mechanical system or for the public 19 safety, health, and general welfare not specifically covered by this code shall be determined 20 by the code official. Page 6 of 102 Board Bill No. 59 May 11, 2018 Page 25 of 121  1 102.10 Other laws. The provisions of this code shall not be deemed to nullify any 2 provisions of local, state, or federal law. 3 102.11 Application of references. References to chapter section numbers or to provisions 4 not specifically identified by number shall be construed to refer to such chapter, section, or 5 provision of this code. 6 SECTION 103 7 SECTION OF MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT INSPECTION 8 103.1 General. There is hereby created the Section of Mechanical Equipment Inspection 9 within the Division of Building and Inspection which shall have control and enforce all 10 codes, regulations, and ordinances pertaining to mechanical installations and systems in 11 accordance with this code. The head of this section shall be known as the Mechanical 12 Equipment Inspection Supervisor, who shall be appointed by the Building Commissioner. 13 Throughout this code, the Mechanical Equipment Inspection Supervisor, the Chief 14 Mechanical Engineer, the Building Commissioner, and their authorized employees shall be 15 referred to as the code official. 16 103.2 Mechanical equipment inspection supervisor. There shall be appointed by the 17 Building Commissioner a Mechanical Equipment Inspection Supervisor. The Supervisor 18 shall have a minimum of five years experience as a Mechanical Inspector and possess the 19 qualifications established by the Department of Personnel. Page 7 of 102 Board Bill No. 59 May 11, 2018 Page 26 of 121  1 103.3 Deputies. There shall be appointed by the code official a sufficient number of 2 Mechanical Equipment Inspectors to adequately perform all inspection duties and enforce all 3 ordinances pertaining to the Mechanical Equipment Inspection Section in accordance with 4 subsequent sections of this code and City of Saint Louis budgetary constraints. All 5 Mechanical Inspectors shall have had at least three years experience and possess the 6 qualifications set forth by the Department of Personnel. 7 103.3.1 Assistant to the supervisor. One such inspector shall assist the Mechanical 8 Equipment Inspection Supervisor. The assistant shall assume the responsibilities of the 9 Mechanical Equipment Inspection Supervisor in the Supervisor’s absence or disability. 10 103.3.2 Restriction of employees. An official or employee connected with the 11 Mechanical Equipment Inspection Section, except one whose only connection is that of a 12 member of the Board of Stationary Engineers, shall not be engaged in or directly or 13 indirectly connected with the furnishing of labor, materials, or appliances for the 14 construction, alteration, or maintenance of a building in the City of Saint Louis or the 15 preparation of construction documents thereof unless that person is the owner of the 16 building; nor shall such code official or employee engage in any work that conflicts with 17 official duties or with the interests of the department. 18 103.4 Liability. The code official and employees charged with the enforcement of this code, 19 while acting for the City of Saint Louis, shall not thereby be rendered liable personally and 20 are hereby relieved from all personal liability for any damage accruing to persons or property 21 as a result of any act required or permitted in the discharge of official duties. Page 8 of 102 Board Bill No. 59 May 11, 2018 Page 27 of 121  1 Any suit or criminal complaint instituted against any code official or employee because 2 of an act performed in the lawful discharge of duties and under the provisions of this code 3 shall be defended by the legal representative of the City of Saint Louis until the final 4 termination of the proceedings. The code official or any employees shall not be liable for 5 any cost in or arising from any action, suit, or proceeding that is instituted in pursuance of the 6 provisions of this code. Any code official or employee of the Division of Building and 7 Inspection, Department of Public Safety, acting in good faith and without malice shall be free 8 from liability for acts performed under any of its provisions or by reason of any act or 9 omission in the performance of official duties in connection therewith. 10 The above protection shall also extend to former employees for work performed 11 during their period of employment with the City of Saint Louis. 12 SECTION 104 13 DUTIES AND POWERS OF THE CODE OFFICIAL 14 104.1 General. The code official shall enforce all of the provisions of this code and shall act 15 on any question relative to the installation, alteration, repair, maintenance, or operation of all 16 mechanical systems, devices, and equipment except as otherwise specifically provided for by 17 statutory requirements or as provided for in Sections 104.1.1 through 104.8. 18 104.1.1 Emergency condemnation. Whenever the code official shall find any building, 19 structure, premises, or portion thereof no matter for what purpose used to be in an unsafe 20 or dangerous condition and that there is an actual and potential danger to the occupants or Page 9 of 102 Board Bill No. 59 May 11, 2018 Page 28 of 121  1 those in the proximity of any building, structure, or premises which poses an immediate 2 danger to public safety or welfare, the code official shall order the immediate evacuation 3 of said building, structure, or premises. All of the occupants so notified shall 4 immediately vacate the building, structure, or premises and no person shall re-enter until 5 authorized to do so by the code official. 6 Any person who refuses to leave, interferes with the evacuation of other occupants, or 7 continues any operation after having been given an evacuation order by the code official 8 except such person(s) directed to perform work to remove a violation or unsafe condition 9 shall be deemed in violation of this section whereupon it shall be the duty of the Police 10 Department to immediately remove such person(s) from said building, structure, or 11 premises and prevent anyone from re-entering the building, structure, or premises until 12 such time that the Police Department shall have been notified by the Building Division 13 that the same is in a safe condition. 14 Any person who shall violate any provisions of this section shall, upon conviction 15 thereof, be penalized as set forth in Section Four of the adopting ordinance. 16 104.1.2 Authority to placard. The code official has the authority to post a placard in a 17 conspicuous place on a building or premises where the mechanical system has been 18 found to be unsafe or inadequate. 19 104.1.3 Placarded building. Placards shall remain on said building until the required 20 repairs, replacements, or improvements have been made and accepted by the code official 21 and it shall be unlawful to deface or willfully remove any such placard that has been Page 10 of 102 Board Bill No. 59 May 11, 2018 Page 29 of 121  1 posted on a building without first obtaining consent of the code official. It shall be 2 unlawful for any person to reside in, use, rent, lease, or occupy such building for any 3 purpose while so placarded. 4 104.1.4 Rule making authority. The Building Commissioner shall have authority, as 5 necessary in the interest of public health, safety, and general welfare, to adopt and 6 promulgate rules and regulations; to interpret and implement the provisions of this code; 7 to secure the intent thereof; and to designate requirements applicable because of local 8 climatic or other conditions. Such rules shall not have the effect of waiving structural or 9 fire performance requirements specifically provided for in this code, or of violating 10 accepted engineering practice involving public safety. 11 104.1.5 Accepted engineering practice. In the absence of provisions not specifically 12 contained in this code or approved rules, the regulations, specifications, and standards 13 listed in Chapter 15 shall be deemed to represent accepted engineering practice in respect 14 to the material, equipment, system, or method of construction therein specified. 15 104.2 Applications and permits. The code official shall receive applications for and issue 16 permits for the installation, replacement, relocation, and alteration of mechanical systems and 17 equipment; inspect the premises for which such permits have been issued; and enforce 18 compliance with the provisions of this code. Such application shall describe in detail the 19 nature of the work and the location thereof by street and number. No person shall begin such 20 work unless and until they shall have submitted a proper application and received a permit. 21 In the case of an emergency, work may begin upon the condition that such application has Page 11 of 102 Board Bill No. 59 May 11, 2018 Page 30 of 121  1 been submitted on line at stlcitypermits.com prior to commencement of job. 2 Exception: Buildings, structures, or premises owned and occupied by the United States 3 of America or the State of Missouri. 4 104.3 Inspections. The code official shall make all of the required inspections or the code 5 official may accept reports of inspection by authoritative and recognized services or 6 individuals. All reports of such inspections shall be in writing and certified by a responsible 7 officer of such authoritative service or by the responsible individual. The code official is 8 authorized to engage such expert opinion as deemed necessary to report upon unusual 9 technical issues that arise subject to the approval of the appointing authority. 10 104.3.1 Dangerous, hazardous, unsanitary, or unapproved installations. The code 11 official shall have the authority to seal out of service mechanical equipment, devices, and 12 appurtenances covered by the Building and Mechanical Codes when, in the code 13 official’s opinion, any of these items are in an unsafe, hazardous, or unsanitary condition, 14 or if the installation was made without obtaining the necessary permit or permits, or if the 15 installation violates the provisions of these codes. 16 104.3.2 Notice of sealing out of service. Before sealing any device out of service, the 17 code official shall, except in cases of emergency, serve ten calendar days written notice 18 upon the building owner, occupant, or collector of rent either directly or by United States 19 mail stating intention to seal the equipment out of service and the reasons therefore. 20 104.3.3 Unlawful to remove seal. Any device sealed out of service by the code official Page 12 of 102 Board Bill No. 59 May 11, 2018 Page 31 of 121  1 shall be plainly marked with a sign or tag indicating such sealing and any defacing or 2 removal of the sign or tag, any tampering with or removal of the seal without approval of 3 the code official, or operation of the sealed unit shall constitute a violation of this code. 4 The penalty for violation of this section shall be as set forth in Section Four of the 5 adopting ordinance. 6 104.3.4 Utility disconnect. Whenever the code official determines that there is an 7 imminent danger to public safety, the code official may request that the public utilities be 8 disconnected to that structure or premises. 9 104.4 Right of entry. Whenever it is necessary to make an inspection to enforce the 10 provisions of this code or whenever the code official has reasonable cause to believe that 11 there exists in a building or upon any premises any condition or violation of this code which 12 makes the building or premises unsafe, unsanitary, dangerous, or hazardous, the code official 13 shall have the authority to enter the building or premises at all reasonable times to inspect or 14 to perform the duties imposed upon the code official by this code. If such building or 15 premises is occupied, the code official shall present credentials to the occupant and request 16 entry. If such building is unoccupied, the code official shall first make a reasonable effort to 17 locate the owner or other person having charge or control of the building or premises and 18 request entry. If entry is refused, the code official has recourse to every remedy provided by 19 law to secure entry. 20 When the code official has first obtained a proper inspection warrant or other remedy 21 provided by law to secure entry, an owner, the owner’s authorized agent, occupant, or person Page 13 of 102 Board Bill No. 59 May 11, 2018 Page 32 of 121  1 having charge, care, or control of the building or premises shall not fail or neglect, after 2 proper request is made as herein provided, to promptly permit entry therein by the code 3 official for the purpose of inspection and examination pursuant to this code. 4 104.5 Identification. The code official shall carry proper identification when inspecting 5 structures or premises in the performance of duties under this code. 6 104.6 Notices and orders. The code official shall issue all necessary notices or orders to 7 assure compliance with this code. 8 104.7 Suspensions and Cancellations. The code official shall have the power and is 9 directed to suspend for a definite time or to cancel any license granted hereunder if, after 10 notice and opportunity to be heard, the party named therein is found guilty by the Board of 11 Examiners of violating rules and regulations established by the Section of Mechanical 12 Equipment Inspection, and do all other acts necessary to carry out these provisions. 13 104.8 Department records. The code official shall keep official records of mechanical 14 applications received, permits issued, fees collected, licenses and certificates issued, reports 15 of inspections, and notices and orders issued. Such records shall be retained in the official 16 records for three years except notices and orders which have been complied need not be kept. 17 SECTION 105 18 APPROVAL 19 105.1 Modifications. Whenever there are practical difficulties involved in carrying out the Page 14 of 102 Board Bill No. 59 May 11, 2018 Page 33 of 121  1 provisions of this code, the code official shall have the authority to grant modifications for 2 individual cases upon application of the owner or owner’s authorized agent, provided the 3 code official shall first find that the special individual reason makes the strict letter of this 4 code impractical and the modification is in compliance with the intent and purpose of this 5 code and does not lessen health, life, and fire safety requirements. The details of action 6 granting modifications shall be recorded and entered in the files of the mechanical inspection 7 section. 8 105.2 Alternative materials, methods, equipment, and appliances. The provisions of this 9 code are not intended to prevent the installation of any material or to prohibit any method of 10 construction not specifically prescribed by this code, provided that any such alternative has 11 been approved. An alternative material or method of construction shall be approved where 12 the code official finds that the proposed design is satisfactory and complies with the intent of 13 the provisions of this code and that the material, method, or work offered is, for the purpose 14 intended, not less than the equivalent of that prescribed in this code in quality, strength, 15 effectiveness, fire resistance, durability, and safety. Where the alternative material, design, 16 or method of construction is not approved, the code official shall respond in writing, stating 17 the reasons the alternative was not approved. 18 105.2.1 Research reports. Supporting data, where necessary to assist in the approval of 19 materials or assemblies not specifically provided for in this code, shall consist of valid 20 research reports from approved sources. 21 105.3 Required testing. Whenever there is insufficient evidence of compliance with the Page 15 of 102 Board Bill No. 59 May 11, 2018 Page 34 of 121  1 provisions of this code or evidence that a material or method does not conform to the 2 requirements of this code or in order to substantiate claims for alternative materials or 3 methods, the code official shall have the authority to require tests as evidence of compliance 4 to be made at no expense to the City of Saint Louis. 5 105.3.1 Test methods. Test methods shall be as specified in this code or by other 6 recognized and accepted test standards. In the absence of recognized and accepted test 7 methods, the code official shall approve the testing procedures. 8 105.3.2 Testing agency. Tests shall be performed by an approved independent agency. 9 105.3.3 Test reports. Reports of tests shall be retained by the code official for the period 10 required for retention of public records. 11 105.4 Approved materials and equipment. Materials, equipment, and devices approved by 12 the code official shall be constructed and installed in accordance with such approval. 13 105.5 Material and equipment reuse. Materials, equipment, and devices shall not be 14 reused unless such elements have been reconditioned, tested, and placed in good and proper 15 working condition and approved by the code official. 16 SECTION 106 17 PERMITS 18 106.1 When required. No person shall commence any mechanical work until a permit for Page 16 of 102 Board Bill No. 59 May 11, 2018 Page 35 of 121  1 such work has been issued by the code official. The fees for said permits shall be paid to the 2 City of Saint Louis for each permit herein required. All work shall be done by the person or 3 corporation in whose name the permit or permits required by this section are issued or any 4 other qualified person or corporation designated by the permit holder. Any person who shall 5 fail to comply with or who shall violate any of the provisions of this section shall be subject 6 to the penalty provisions of Section Four of the adopting ordinance. 7 Exception: When equipment replacements or repairs must be performed in an 8 emergency situation, the permit application shall be submitted on line at 9 stlcitypermits.com prior to commencing job. 10 106.2 Permits not required. Permits shall not be required for any of the following: 11 1. Portable heating or cooling appliances. 12 2. Portable ventilation equipment. 13 3. Portable cooking unit. 14 4. The replacement of any minor part that does not alter the approval of equipment or 15 make such equipment unsafe. 16 5. Portable evaporation cooler. 17 6. Self-contained refrigeration systems containing 3 pounds (1.36 kg) or less of 18 refrigerant or that are actuated by motors of less than 1 horsepower (0.75 kW). 19 7. Self-contained refrigeration systems that 3 pounds (1.36 kg) or less of refrigeration or 20 that are actuated by motors of less than 1 horsepower (0.75 kW). 21 8. Portable fuel cell appliances that are connected to a fixed piping system and are not 22 interconnected to a power grid. Page 17 of 102 Board Bill No. 59 May 11, 2018 Page 36 of 121  1 Exemption from the permit requirements of this code shall not be deemed to grant 2 authorization for work to be done in violation of the provisions of this code or other laws or 3 ordinance of the City of Saint Louis. 4 106.3 Application for permit. Each application for a permit shall be submitted on line at 5 stlcitypermits.com. 6 106.4 Permit issuance. The application, construction documents, and other data filed by an 7 applicant for a permit shall be reviewed by the code official. If the code official finds that the 8 proposed work conforms to the requirements of this code and all laws and ordinances 9 applicable thereto and that the fees specified in Section 106.5 have been paid, a permit shall 10 be issued to the applicant. A mechanical permit submitted on line is not approved until the 11 Mechanical Section approves it. A mechanical permit shall not be transferable. 12 If the application or the construction documents do not conform to the requirements of all 13 pertinent ordinances of the City of Saint Louis, the code official shall reject such application 14 in writing stating the reasons therefore. 15 106.4.1 Approved construction documents. When the code official issues a permit 16 where construction documents are required, such approved construction documents shall 17 not be changed, modified, or altered without authorization from the design professional 18 and the code official. Work shall be done in accordance with the approved construction 19 documents. 20 The code official shall have the authority to issue a permit for the installation of part 21 of a mechanical system before the application for the whole system has been submitted or Page 18 of 102 Board Bill No. 59 May 11, 2018 Page 37 of 121  1 approved provided adequate information and detailed statements have been filed 2 complying with all the pertinent requirements of this code. The holder of such permit 3 shall proceed at their own risk without assurance that the permit for the entire mechanical 4 system will be granted. 5 Except for unsafe mechanical systems or installations, this code shall not require 6 changes in the construction documents or mechanical work for which a lawful permit has 7 been heretofore issued or otherwise lawfully authorized and the installation of which 8 shall have been actively prosecuted within ninety days after the effective date of this code 9 and is completed with dispatch. 10 106.4.2 Validity. The issuance of a permit or approval of construction documents shall 11 not be construed to be a permit for or an approval of any violation of any of the 12 provisions of this code or of other ordinances of the City of Saint Louis. A permit 13 presuming to give authority to violate or cancel the provisions of this code shall be 14 invalid. 15 The issuance of a permit based upon construction documents and other data shall not 16 prevent the code official from thereafter requiring the correction of errors in said 17 construction documents and other data or from preventing building operations from being 18 carried on thereunder when in violation of this code or of other ordinances of the City of 19 Saint Louis. 20 106.4.3 Expiration. Every permit issued by the code official under the provisions of this 21 code shall expire by limitation and become null and void if the work authorized by such Page 19 of 102 Board Bill No. 59 May 11, 2018 Page 38 of 121  1 permit is not commenced within 180 days from the date of such permit or if the work 2 authorized by such permit is suspended or abandoned at any time after the work is 3 commenced for a period of 180 days. The code official may grant one or more 4 extensions of time for an additional period the total not to exceed six months if there is 5 reasonable cause. Before such work recommences, a new permit shall be first obtained 6 and a new fee paid. 7 106.4.4 Extensions. A permittee holding an unexpired permit shall have the right to 8 apply for an extension of the time within which the permittee will commence work under 9 that permit when work is unable to be commenced within the time required by this 10 section for good and satisfactory reasons. The code official shall extend the time for 11 action by the permittee if there is reasonable cause. 12 106.4.5 Suspension or revocation of permit. The code official shall have the authority 13 to suspend or revoke a permit or approval issued under the provisions of this code in case 14 of any false statement or misrepresentation of fact in the application or on the 15 construction documents upon which the permit or approval was based. A permit shall 16 also be considered for revocation under the following provisions: 17 1. The owner of the property or the contractor shall request cancellation in writing 18 stating the reasons for the request for cancellation. No refund of fees shall be 19 made. 20 2. The code official may revoke the permit for fraud, for non-compliance with the 21 code, or for failure to pay the prescribed fees. Page 20 of 102 Board Bill No. 59 May 11, 2018 Page 39 of 121  1 Should the mechanical contractor install work that is not in compliance with the 2 Mechanical, Fire, or Building Code, the contractor shall be directed by the code official 3 to make necessary corrections to assure code compliance and no other permits shall be 4 issued to said contractor until such work is corrected and approved by the code official. 5 106.4.6 Retention of construction documents. One set of construction documents shall 6 be retained by the code official until final approval of the work covered therein. One set 7 of construction documents shall be returned to the applicant and said set shall be kept at 8 the site of the building or job at all times during which the work authorized thereby is in 9 progress. 10 106.4.7 Previous approvals. This code shall not require changes in the construction 11 documents, construction, or designated occupancy of a structure for which a lawful 12 permit has been heretofore issued or otherwise lawfully authorized and the construction 13 of which has been pursued in good faith within 180 days after the effective date of this 14 code and has not been abandoned. 15 106.4.8 Posting of permit. A true copy of the permit shall be kept on the site of 16 operations, open to public inspection during the entire time of prosecution of the work 17 and until the completion of the project. 18 106.4.9 Business License Requirement. A permit shall not be issued to any person that 19 does not have a current and valid Business License from the City of St. Louis. 20 Exception: An owner-occupant of a single family dwelling that shows sufficient Page 21 of 102 Board Bill No. 59 May 11, 2018 Page 40 of 121  1 knowledge for the installation of a mechanical system to the Mechanical Equipment 2 Inspection Section. The homeowner shall be permitted to be granted a “Homeowners 3 Permit”. If said system installation requires the handling of refrigerants, the 4 homeowner must also have a certification as a Universal Technician as required by 5 40 CFR part 82, Subpart F, a federal law. 6 106.5 Fees. A permit shall not be issued until the fees prescribed in Table 106.5.2 have been 7 paid nor shall an addendum to a permit necessitating an additional fee because of the 8 additional work involved be released until the additional fee has been paid. Fees for the 9 inspections herein prescribed shall be paid to and collected by the City of Saint Louis. A 10 permit may be revoked if payment is returned for insufficient funds. 11 106.5.1 Work commencing before permit issuance surcharge. In case any work for 12 which a permit required by this code is started or preceded with prior to the permit being 13 issued, the total normal fees applicable shall be doubled or $500.00 plus the original 14 permit fee, whichever is greater. The payment of said surcharge shall not relieve any 15 persons from fully complying with the requirements of this code for performance or 16 execution of the work nor from other penalties prescribed by law. 17 106.5.2 Fee schedule. The fees for mechanical work shall be as indicated in Table 18 106.5.2. Mechanical permit fees shall not be waived for contractors working in facilities 19 owned and operated by the City of Saint Louis. Page 22 of 102 Board Bill No. 59 May 11, 2018 Page 41 of 121  TABLE 106.5.2 FEES FOR MECHANICAL PERMITS Item Fee Application Fee $ 25.00 Amusement Rides, each $ 10.00 Auto Lifts, each $ 80.00 Boilers (except residentia0,each $ 100.00 Unfired Pressure Vessels, each $ 40.00 Refrigeration/Air Conditioning (chillers, condensing units, self- contained walk-in coolers/freezers), each Up to 15 tons $ 60.00 15 tons and over $85.00 + $1.00 per ton Cooling Towers, each $ 200.00 Ventilation Systems, each $ 200.00 Air handling units, packaged units, make-up air units, unit heaters, unit ventilators, etc. 200CFM to 2000CFM $ 80.00 2001CFM to 5000CFM $ 140.00 5001CFM and over $ 180.00 Air Terminal Units $40.00 1st plus $10.00 each additional Exhaust Fans, each 200CFM to 2000CFM $ 80.00 2001CFM to 5000CFM $ 140.00 5001CFM and over $ 180.00 Exhaust Hoods, each $ 40.00 Smoke Control Fans, each location $ 250.00 Process Piping (waived for Use Group R3) $20.00 plus $2.00 per horsepower serving the pipe Residential Fees Use Groups R1, R2, and R3 Furnaces, each $ 40.00 Condensing units, each $ 40.00 Combination furnace/condensing unit, each $ 40.00 Re-inspection, each (for faulty or incomplete work at time of $ 25.00 requested inspection) Failure to request an inspection, each permit. $ 50.00 Page 23 of 102 Board Bill No. 59 May 11, 2018 Page 42 of 121  TABLE 106.5.2 FEES FOR MECHANICAL PERMITS Item Fee Special inspection, each $ 40.00 1 106.5.3 Fees for abandoned work or revoked permit. Fees shall not be waived or 2 refunded for any mechanical permit that has been abandoned, canceled, or revoked. 3 SECTION 107 4 INSPECTIONS AND TESTING 5 107.1 General. The code official is authorized to conduct such inspections as are deemed 6 necessary to determine compliance with the provisions of this code and to approve reports of 7 inspection by approved agencies or individuals. Construction or work for which a permit is 8 required shall be subject to inspection by the code official, and such construction or work 9 shall remain accessible and exposed for inspection purposes until approved. Approval as a 10 result of an inspection shall not be construed to be an approval of a violation of the 11 provisions of this code or of other ordinances of the City of Saint Louis. Inspections 12 presuming to give authority to violate or cancel the provisions of this code or of other 13 ordinances shall not be valid. 14 107.2 Required inspections and testing. The code official, upon notification from the 15 permit holder or the permit holder’s agent, shall make the following inspections and other 16 such inspections as necessary and shall either release that portion of the construction or shall Page 24 of 102 Board Bill No. 59 May 11, 2018 Page 43 of 121  1 notify the permit holder or the permit holder’s agent of violations that must be corrected. 2 The holder of the permit shall be responsible for the scheduling of such inspections. 3 1. Underground inspection shall be made after trenches or ditches are excavated and 4 bedded, piping installed, and before backfill is put into place. Where excavated soil 5 contains rocks, broken concrete, frozen chunks and other rubble that would damage 6 or break the piping or cause corrosive action, clean backfill shall be on the job site. 7 2. Rough-in inspection shall be made after the roof, framing, fireblocking, and bracing 8 are in place and all ducting and other components to be concealed are complete and 9 prior to the installation of wall or ceiling membranes. 10 3. Final inspection shall be made upon completion of the mechanical system. 11 Exception: Ground-source heat pump loop systems tested in accordance with Section 12 1210.10 shall be permitted to be backfilled prior to inspection. 13 The requirements of this section shall not be considered to prohibit the operation of any 14 heating equipment or appliances installed to replace existing heating equipment or appliances 15 serving an occupied portion of a structure provided that a request for inspection of such 16 heating equipment or appliances has been filed with the department not more than 48 hours 17 after such replacement work is completed and before and portion of such equipment or 18 appliances is concealed by any permanent portion of the structure. 19 107.2.1 Other inspections. In addition to the inspections specified in Section 107.2, the 20 code official is authorized to make or require other inspections of any construction to 21 ascertain compliance with the provisions of this code and other laws that are enforced. Page 25 of 102 Board Bill No. 59 May 11, 2018 Page 44 of 121  1 107.2.2 Inspection requests. It shall be the duty of the holder of the permit or their duly 2 authorized agent to notify the code official when work is ready for inspection. It shall be 3 the duty of the permit holder to provide access to and means for inspections of such work 4 that are required by this code. 5 107.2.3 Approval required. Work shall not be done beyond the point indicated in each 6 successive inspection without first obtaining the approval of the code official. The code 7 official, upon notification, shall make the requested inspections and shall either indicate 8 the portion of the construction that is satisfactory as completed or notify the permit 9 holder or his or her agent wherein the same fails to comply with this code. Any portions 10 that do not comply shall be corrected and such portion shall not be covered or concealed 11 until authorized by the code official. 12 107.2.4 Approved inspection agencies. The code official is authorized to accept reports 13 from approved agencies provided that such agencies satisfy the requirements as to 14 qualifications and reliability. 15 107.2.5 Evaluation and follow-up services. Prior to the approval of a prefabricated 16 construction assembly having concealed mechanical work and issuance of a mechanical 17 permit, the code official shall require the submittal of an evaluation report on each 18 prefabricated assembly indicating the complete details of the mechanical assembly, 19 including a description of the system and its components, the basis upon which the 20 assembly is being evaluated, test results and similar information, and other data as 21 necessary for the code official to determine conformance with this code. Acceptable Page 26 of 102 Board Bill No. 59 May 11, 2018 Page 45 of 121  1 reports shall be permitted to come from the State of Missouri Public Service Commission 2 or ICC Evaluation Services. 3 107.2.5.1 Evaluation service. The code official shall designate the evaluation 4 service of an approved agency as the evaluation agency and review such agency's 5 evaluation report for adequacy and conformance to this code. 6 107.2.5.2 Follow-up inspection. Except where ready access is provided for 7 mechanical systems, service equipment and accessories for complete inspection at the 8 site without disassembly or dismantling, the code official shall conduct the in-plant 9 inspections as frequently as necessary to ensure conformance to the approved 10 evaluation report or shall designate an approved independent inspection agency to 11 conduct such inspections. The inspection agency shall furnish the code official with 12 the follow-up inspection manual and a report of inspections upon request, and the 13 mechanical system shall have an identifying label permanently affixed to the system 14 indicating that factory inspections have been performed. 15 107.2.5.3 Test and inspection records. Required tests and inspection records shall 16 be accessible to the code official at all times during the fabrication of the mechanical 17 system and the erection of the building; or such records as the code official 18 designates shall be filed. 19 107.2.6 Coordination of inspections. Whenever in the enforcement of this code or 20 another code or ordinance the responsibility of more than one code official is involved, it Page 27 of 102 Board Bill No. 59 May 11, 2018 Page 46 of 121  1 shall be the duty of the code officials involved to coordinate their inspections and 2 administrative orders as fully as practicable. Whenever an inspector observes an 3 apparent or actual violation of some provision of some law, ordinance, or code not within 4 the inspector's authority to enforce, the inspector shall report the findings to the code 5 official having jurisdiction. 6 107.3 Testing. Mechanical systems shall be tested as required in this code and in accordance 7 with Sections 107.3.1 through 107.3.3. Tests shall be made by the permit holder and 8 observed by the code official. 9 107.3.1 New, altered, extended, or repaired systems. New mechanical systems and 10 parts of existing systems which have been altered, extended, renovated, or repaired shall 11 be tested as prescribed herein to disclose leaks and defects. 12 107.3.2 Apparatus, material, and labor for tests. Apparatus, material, and labor 13 required for testing a mechanical system or part thereof shall be furnished by the permit 14 holder. 15 107.3.3 Reinspection and testing. Where any work or installation does not pass an 16 initial test or inspection, the necessary corrections shall be made so as to achieve 17 compliance with this code. The work or installation shall then be resubmitted to the code 18 official for inspection and testing. 19 107.4 Approval. All equipment subject to an annual inspection shall be identified by a 20 metal tag bearing the city identification number. Stickers shall be applied to said equipment Page 28 of 102 Board Bill No. 59 May 11, 2018 Page 47 of 121  1 upon annual inspections. Stickers shall also be applied to residential (R-3 occupancy) 2 equipment. 3 107.4.1 Revocation. The code official is authorized to, in writing, suspend or revoke a 4 notice of approval issued under the provisions of this code whenever the notice is issued 5 in error on the basis of incorrect information supplied or where it is determined that the 6 building, structure, premise, or portion thereof is in violation of any ordinance or 7 regulation or any of the provisions of this code. 8 107.5 Temporary connection. The code official shall have the authority to authorize the 9 temporary connection of a mechanical system to the sources of energy for the purpose of 10 testing mechanical systems or for use under a temporary certificate of occupancy. 11 107.6 Connection of service utilities. A person shall not make connection from a utility, 12 source of energy, fuel, or power to any building or system that is regulated by this code for 13 which a permit is required until authorized by the code official. 14 107.7 Moved structures. Before any structure that has been moved within or into the City 15 of Saint Louis is occupied, all mechanical equipment and devices shall be inspected and 16 tested for safe operation and compliance with the requirements of this code. 17 Exception: Mechanical systems within manufactured units bearing certification of the 18 Missouri Public Service Commission. 19 107.8 Failure to comply. In the event that these orders are not followed the code official 20 may prohibit occupancy. Page 29 of 102 Board Bill No. 59 May 11, 2018 Page 48 of 121  1 107.9 Legal compliance. All legal assistance necessary to effect compliance of the 2 mechanical systems with this section shall be supplied to the code official by the City 3 Counselor and other City of St. Louis agencies. The Fire and Police Departments of the City 4 of St. Louis shall, upon request, assist the code official in the enforcement of this code. 5 SECTION 108 6 VIOLATIONS 7 108.1 Unlawful acts. It shall be unlawful for a person, firm or corporation to erect, 8 construct, alter, repair, remove, demolish, utilize a mechanical system, or cause same to be 9 done in conflict with or in violation of any of the provisions of this code or any decision. 10 108.2 Notice of violation. The code official is authorized to serve a notice of violation or 11 order on the owner as shown in the records of the City of Saint Louis Assessor's Office or 12 person responsible for the erection, installation, alteration, extension, repair, removal, or 13 demolition of mechanical work in violation of the provisions of this code, in violation of a 14 detail statement or the approved construction documents thereunder, or in violation of a 15 permit or certificate issued under the provisions of this code. Such order shall direct the 16 discontinuance of the illegal action or condition and the abatement of the violation. Such 17 notice shall be permitted to be served by the United States mail. Posting of the premises 18 shall also constitute notice. It shall be a violation of this code for any person to remove any 19 such notice lawfully posted pursuant to this code unless otherwise ordered by the building 20 official. Page 30 of 102 Board Bill No. 59 May 11, 2018 Page 49 of 121  1 108.3 Prosecution of violation. If the notice of violation is not complied within the time 2 stated in the Notice of Violation, but no longer than thirty days, the code official shall request 3 the legal counsel of the City of Saint Louis to institute the appropriate proceedings at law or 4 in equity to restrain, correct, or abate such violation or to require the removal or termination 5 of the unlawful occupancy of the structure in violation of the provisions of this code or of the 6 order or direction made pursuant thereto. The time for compliance may be extended by the 7 code official upon written request if there are extenuating circumstances. 8 108.4 Violation penalties. Any person, partnership, or corporation who shall violate a 9 provision of this code or shall fail to comply with any of the requirements herein or who shall 10 erect, install, alter, or repair mechanical equipment or systems in violation of the approve 11 construction documents or directive of the code official or of a permit or license issued under 12 the provisions of this code shall, upon conviction thereof, be penalized as set forth in Section 13 Four of the adopting ordinance. 14 108.5 Stop work orders. Upon notice from the code official that mechanical work is being 15 performed contrary to the provision of this code, in a dangerous or unsafe manner, or without 16 permit, such work shall immediately cease. Such notice shall be in writing and shall be 17 given to the owner of the property involved, to the owner’s authorized agent, or to the person 18 doing the work. The notice shall state the conditions under which the work is authorized to 19 resume. Where an emergency exists, the code official shall not be required to give a written 20 notice prior to stopping the work. Any person who shall continue any work on the system 21 after having been served with a stop work order, except such work as that person is directed Page 31 of 102 Board Bill No. 59 May 11, 2018 Page 50 of 121  1 to perform to remove a violation or unsafe conditions, shall be subject to immediate arrest 2 and, upon convicted thereof, shall be penalized as set forth in Section Four of the adopting 3 ordinance. 4 108.6 Abatement of violation. The imposition of the penalties herein prescribed shall not 5 preclude the legal officer of the City of Saint Louis from instituting appropriate action to 6 prevent unlawful construction or to restrain, correct, or abate a violation, to prevent illegal 7 occupancy of a building, structure, or premises, or to stop an illegal act, conduct, business, or 8 utilization of the mechanical system on or about any premises. 9 108.7 Unsafe mechanical systems. A mechanical system that is unsafe, constitutes a fire 10 hazard, or is otherwise dangerous to human life as regulated by this code is hereby declared 11 as an unsafe mechanical system. Use of a mechanical system regulated by this code 12 constituting a hazard to health, safety, or welfare by reason of inadequate maintenance, 13 dilapidation, fire hazard, disaster, damage, or abandonment is hereby declared an unsafe use. 14 Such unsafe equipment is hereby declared to be a public nuisance and shall be abated by 15 repair, rehabilitation, demolition, or removal. 16 108.7.1 Authority to condemn mechanical systems. Whenever the code official 17 determines that any mechanical system or portion thereof regulated by this code has 18 become hazardous to life, health, property, or has become unsanitary, the code official 19 shall order in writing that such system either be removed or restored to a safe condition. 20 A time limit for compliance with such order shall be specified in the written notice. A 21 person shall not use or maintain a defective mechanical system after receiving such Page 32 of 102 Board Bill No. 59 May 11, 2018 Page 51 of 121  1 notice. 2 When such mechanical system is to be disconnected, written notice as prescribed in 3 Section 108.2 shall be given. In cases of immediate danger to life or property, such 4 disconnection shall be made immediately without such notice. 5 108.7.2 Authority to order disconnection of energy sources. The code official shall 6 have the authority to order disconnection of energy sources supplied to a building, 7 structure, or mechanical system regulated by this code when it is determined that the 8 mechanical system or any portion thereof has become hazardous or unsafe. Written 9 notice of such order to disconnect service and the causes therefore shall be given within 10 twenty-four hours to the owner, the owner’s authorized agent, and occupant of such 11 building, structure, or premises provided, however, that in cases of immediate danger to 12 life or property, such disconnection shall be made immediately without such notice. 13 Where energy sources are provided by a public utility, the code official shall immediately 14 notify the serving utility in writing of the issuance of such order to disconnect. 15 108.7.3 Connection after order to disconnect. A person shall not make energy source 16 connections to mechanical systems regulated by this code which have been disconnected 17 or ordered to be disconnected by the code official or the use of which has been ordered to 18 be discontinued by the code official until the code official authorizes the reconnection 19 and use of such mechanical systems. 20 Where a mechanical system is maintained in violation of this code and in violation of 21 a notice issued pursuant to the provisions of this section, the code official shall institute Page 33 of 102 Board Bill No. 59 May 11, 2018 Page 52 of 121  1 appropriate action to prevent, restrain, correct, or abate the violation. 2 SECTION 109 3 MEANS OF APPEAL 4 109.1 Appeals. Any person or entity aggrieved by the decision of the code official or any 5 Board hereunder may appeal said decision to the Board of Building Appeals in the manner 6 prescribed in Section 113.0 of the Building Code. The fee for said appeal is as prescribed in 7 the Building Code. 8 SECTION 110 9 TEMPORARY EQUIPMENT, SYSTEMS, AND USES 10 110.1 General. The code official is authorized to issue a permit for temporary equipment, 11 systems, and uses. Such permits shall be limited as to time of service, but shall not be 12 permitted for more than 180 days. The code official is authorized to grant extension for 13 demonstrated cause. 14 110.2 Conformance. Temporary equipment, systems, and uses shall conform to the 15 structural strength, fire safety, means of egress, accessibility, light, ventilation, and sanitary 16 requirements of this code as necessary to ensure the public health, safety, and general 17 welfare. 18 110.3 Temporary utilities. The code official is authorized to give permission to temporarily Page 34 of 102 Board Bill No. 59 May 11, 2018 Page 53 of 121  1 supply utilities before an installation has been fully completed and the final certification of 2 compliance has been issued. The part covered by the temporary certificate shall comply with 3 the requirements specified for temporary lighting, heat, or power in the code. 4 110.4 Termination of approval. The code official is authorized to terminate such permit 5 for temporary equipment, systems, or uses and to order the temporary equipment, systems, or 6 uses to be discontinued. 7 SECTION 111 8 BOARD OF STATIONARY ENGINEERS 9 111.1 General. There is hereby established a Board of Stationary Engineers. The Board 10 shall act in an advisory capacity to the code official in the preparation of rules and 11 regulations regarding installation, use, and operation of boilers, steam generators, and 12 pressure vessels consistent with the provisions of this code. 13 111.1.1 Composition of board. The Board of Stationary Engineers shall be composed 14 of three members, one member who shall be the code official or duly authorized 15 representative and two other members who shall be appointed by the Mayor. 16 The two members appointed by the Mayor shall be engineers licensed by the City of 17 Saint Louis under the provisions of this section as Class I Licensed Stationary Engineers 18 with a minimum of five years experience in the operation and maintenance of steam 19 engines, steam boilers, or steam turbines. The members of the existing Board of Page 35 of 102 Board Bill No. 59 May 11, 2018 Page 54 of 121  1 Stationary Engineers shall be replaced only upon the appointment of new members by the 2 Mayor at which time (and thereafter) there shall not be two members of the Board of 3 Stationary Engineers who work for or are representatives of the same company, entity, or 4 international union organization or an affiliate thereof. The Board of Stationary 5 Engineers shall elect its own chairman. 6 111.1.2 Duties of the board. The Board of Stationary Engineers shall give oral 7 examinations to all applicants for Stationary Engineer’s licenses, issue Boiler Operator 8 Certificates of Competency or Stationary Engineer’s licenses to those who pass their 9 respective tests, suspend or revoke such certificate or license for failure to maintain the 10 standards imposed by this section of the code, and may order the reinspection of any 11 boiler, steam generator, or pressure vessel whenever deemed necessary for public safety. 12 111.2 Board sessions. The Board of Stationary Engineers shall provide for regular meetings 13 and the code official shall act as the secretary to the Board and shall keep the minutes of all 14 proceedings. The Board shall convene for business at least once a month and at such 15 additional times as the chairman shall designate to conduct the business of the Board. A 16 majority of the members of the Board of Stationary Engineers shall constitute a quorum. The 17 Secretary shall keep a register of the names and addresses of all successful applicants 18 designating those found to be qualified for the various classes provided herein. 19 111.3 Rules and regulations. The Board of Stationary Engineers shall have the power to 20 adopt such rules and regulations consistent with this section as it may deem necessary for the 21 application of the provisions of this section. Such rules and regulations shall become Page 36 of 102 Board Bill No. 59 May 11, 2018 Page 55 of 121  1 effective upon approval by the majority of the Board, shall be on file in the office of the code 2 official, and shall be available to the public upon request. 3 111.4 Boiler operator certificate of competency. The operation of boilers or steam 4 generators which are generating saturated steam in a pressure range of fifteen psig minimum 5 to one hundred and fifty psig maximum each of which boilers has not more than one hundred 6 square feet of rated heating surface shall be at all times in the charge of a certified Boiler 7 Operator. Application for a Boiler Operator’s Certificate of Competency is to be made to the 8 code official or duly authorized representative. The code official upon finding that the 9 applicant is thoroughly familiar with the operational principles which concern the safety and 10 care of the boiler or steam generator, shall issue to such applicant a Boiler Operator 11 Certificate of Competency. The certificate is issued for work at a single specific location as 12 designated on the application and is not transferable. The fee for the examination shall be as 13 listed in Table 110.9. 14 111.5 Licensing of stationary engineers required. All Stationary Engineers shall be 15 licensed as to the class as set forth in sections 111.5.1 through 111.5.4. 16 111.5.1 Licensing of operators of boilers or steam generators less than 1500 square 17 foot of heating surface. Any boiler or steam generator which has not more than 1500 18 square feet of rated heating surface and which is rated to generate steam at pressures 19 between 15 psig and 300 psig maximum, or which is rated to generate hot water above 20 160 psig and 250°F to 300 psig, and associated equipment shall be in the charge of an Page 37 of 102 Board Bill No. 59 May 11, 2018 Page 56 of 121  1 attending Class II or a Class I licensed Stationary Engineer whenever in operation. 2 Square footage shall be determined by the total input to a single header. 3 111.5.2 Licensing of operators of boilers or steam generators in excess of 1500 4 square feet of heating surface. Any boiler or steam generator producing saturated or 5 superheated steam above 212°F in excess of 15 psig having a rated heating surface in 6 excess of 1,500 square feet of hot water or any other liquid as defined in this code, or any 7 boiler or steam generator producing saturated or superheated steam or any high 8 temperature liquid above 212°F in excess of 300 psig regardless of rated heating surface, 9 and any steam engine or steam turbine associated with either of the said boilers or steam 10 generators shall be in the charge of an attending Class I licensed Stationary Engineer 11 whenever in operation. Square footage shall be determined by the total input to a single 12 header. 13 111.5.3 Licensing of operators of ammonia systems from 50 to 100 tons. Any 14 ammonia system totaling between 50 tons and 100 tons rated capacity shall be in the 15 charge of an attending Class I or Class II licensed Stationary Engineer where located in 16 any and all buildings and whenever in operation. 17 111.5.4 Licensing of operators of ammonia systems 100 tons and over. Any ammonia 18 system totaling 100 tons or more rated capacity shall be in the charge of an attending 19 Class I licensed Stationary Engineer where located in any and all buildings and whenever 20 in operation. Page 38 of 102 Board Bill No. 59 May 11, 2018 Page 57 of 121  1 111.6 Stationary engineer’s license applications. The application for all classes of licenses 2 shall be filed with the Secretary of the Board on the form prescribed by the Board of 3 Stationary Engineers. Within a reasonable time, the Board shall examine all applicants who 4 meet qualifications under Sections 111.6.1 thru 111.6.3 for the various classes of licenses in 5 order to ascertain whether the applicants possess the knowledge, skill, ability, and 6 competency required for the class of license applied for and for the safe operation of various 7 equipment. The Board shall issue to such applicants a license upon the Board finding that 8 the applicant possesses the necessary qualifications and has successfully passed the required 9 examination for the type of license sought. 10 111.6.1 Qualifications for stationary engineer, class I. All applicants for a Class I 11 Stationary Engineer’s license shall be a citizen of the United States, shall have made 12 application for such citizenship, or shall be authorized to hold employment by the 13 Immigration and Naturalization Service. The applicant shall be at least twenty-one years 14 of age and shall have had at least two years of training under a Class I licensed Stationary 15 Engineer or equivalent training, or shall be registered with the Missouri State Board of 16 Registration for Architects and Professional Engineers as an Engineer or as an Engineer 17 in Training, and shall have been actually employed in the engineering or research 18 division of a power generating plant in an engineering capacity for a minimum of twelve 19 months. The Board may accept twelve months of formal training by a nationally 20 recognized agency in lieu of experience. The applicant shall demonstrate their 21 knowledge, skill, ability, and competency to the Board to operate boilers or steam 22 generators of any size or capacity rating which are generating saturated or superheated Page 39 of 102 Board Bill No. 59 May 11, 2018 Page 58 of 121  1 steam at any pressure in excess of fifteen psig, or hot water or any other liquid as defined 2 in this code, and ammonia systems in excess of one hundred tons capacity, and to operate 3 associated power plant components and auxiliaries such as steam turbines, engines, air 4 compressors, ammonia systems, pumps, and feed water heaters, electric generators, and 5 other equipment. 6 111.6.2 Qualifications for stationary engineer, class II. All applicants for a Class II 7 Stationary Engineer’s license shall be a citizen of the United States, shall have made 8 application for such citizenship, or shall be authorized to hold employment by the 9 Immigration and Naturalization Service, and shall be at least nineteen years of age. The 10 applicant shall have had at least one year’s experience in the operations of steam boilers 11 or steam generators under the supervision of a Class I or Class II Stationary Engineer or 12 equivalent training, or shall have had one year’s experience in maintenance work on 13 steam boilers, steam generators, or steam engines or steam turbines or ammonia systems 14 in excess of fifty tons capacity, or shall be registered with the Missouri State Board of 15 Registration for Architects and Professional Engineers as an Engineer or as an Engineer 16 in Training. The Board may accept twelve months of formal training by a nationally 17 recognized agency in lieu of experience. The applicant shall demonstrate their 18 knowledge, skill, ability, and competency to the Board to operate boilers or steam 19 generators which have not more than 1,500 square feet of rated heating surface and which 20 are generating saturated or superheated steam in a pressure range of 15 psig minimum to 21 300 psig maximum, or hot water or any other liquid as defined in this code, and to 22 operate associated compressors, ammonia compressors, pumps, and feed water heaters, Page 40 of 102 Board Bill No. 59 May 11, 2018 Page 59 of 121  1 electric generators, and other equipment. 2 111.6.3 Qualifications for Stationary Engineer, Class II Restricted. The Board of 3 Stationary Engineers shall be permitted to license applicants for a Stationary Engineer’s 4 license as Class II Restricted Stationary Engineers upon finding that the applicant is 5 thoroughly familiar with the operating principals which concern the safety and care of the 6 boiler or steam generator. The Class II Restricted Stationary Engineer’s license is issued 7 for work at a specific location as designated on the application and is not transferable. 8 111.7 Examination (all classes) for stationary engineers. The examination for a Class II 9 Stationary Engineer’s license shall be oral. The examination for Class I Stationary 10 Engineer’s license shall be both oral and written, provided that the applicant shall attain a 11 predetermined percentage as set by the Board of Stationary Engineers in the written 12 examination before the applicant becomes eligible for the oral examination. The written 13 examination must be completed within six months from the date of application. If the 14 applicant does not pass either the oral or written examination the applicant shall wait ninety 15 days before filing a new application. The written examination required by this Section 111 16 shall be given and administered by independent, third-party testing agencies approved by the 17 Board of Stationary Engineers. 18 111.8 Temporary operation by unlicensed persons. In cases of emergency and with the 19 approval of the code official, an owner or steam user may appoint a trustworthy experienced 20 person familiar with the operation of the plant as a temporary operator in plants where 21 licensed operators are required by this code. Page 41 of 102 Board Bill No. 59 May 11, 2018 Page 60 of 121  1 111.8.1 Permit to operate. Before a designated person can operate the plant, the code 2 official or duly appointed representative shall be notified. An inspection of the plant 3 shall be made to determine the fitness of the appointed operator. If such person is found 4 to be fit, a permit shall be issued by the code official for such person to operate the plant 5 on a temporary basis; such permit shall be issued for no longer than thirty days. After 6 issuance of the permit, inspection of the plant thereafter shall be on a daily basis as long 7 as the operator remains in the temporary classification. An inspection fee shall be 8 charged per inspection to the owner or steam user payable upon receipt of bill; total cost 9 to be determined at the conclusion of the daily inspections. See Table 111.9 for fee 10 schedule. 11 111.8.2 Application for license. Within three working days after permission is granted, 12 the designated operator shall make application to the Board of Stationary Engineers for 13 examination for the class license required for the plant. Application and examination 14 shall be in accordance with the provisions of section 111.6. In the case of a Class I 15 examination the applicant shall complete the written portion of the examination within 16 fourteen days. Both written and oral parts of the examination shall be completed so that 17 the applicant’s qualifications for licensing shall be determined within the thirty day 18 period of emergency operation. If the Board of Stationary Engineers determines that the 19 applicant has failed the examination, the applicant’s permit to operate on a temporary 20 basis shall be revoked immediately and such person shall not be eligible for 21 reappointment as a temporary operator until the examination has been passed. Page 42 of 102 Board Bill No. 59 May 11, 2018 Page 61 of 121  1 111.9 Licenses and fees. At the time of the filing of the application, each applicant for a 2 Boiler Operator Certificate of Competency or Stationary Engineer’s license shall pay to the 3 Secretary of the Board of Stationary Engineers a filing fee as set forth in Table 111.9 to cover 4 the cost of the examination given under the provisions of this section, provided further that 5 under no conditions shall said sum or any part thereof be refunded if the applicant fails to 6 pass the examination or if the applicant fails to complete the written examination within the 7 prescribed time limit as set by the Board of Stationary Engineers. All monies received by the 8 secretary shall be paid to the City Treasurer. All applicants passing the examination for a 9 Class I or Class II Stationary Engineer’s license shall be presented upon the passage of such 10 examination with a Stationary Engineer’s license for the class for which they have been 11 licensed. All licenses shall be issued for a period of one year from the date of issuance and 12 shall be renewed each year. The fee for licenses renewal shall be as specified in Table 111.9. TABLE 111.9 LICENSE FEES - BOARD OF STATIONARY ENGINEERS Item Fee Duration Remarks & requirements STATIONARY ENGINEER’S LICENSE Examination & Application Fee Class I $ 25.00 1 year Class II $ 25.00 1 year Renewal Fee Class I $ 25.00 1 year Class II $ 25.00 1 year BOILER OPERATOR”S CERTIFICATE OF COMPETENCY Examination Fee $ 15.00 Includes initial certification Renewal $ 15.00 1 year Issued for one year from date TEMPORARY BOILER PLANT OPERATOR Permit - per day $100.00 Issued for up to 30 days Page 43 of 102 Board Bill No. 59 May 11, 2018 Page 62 of 121  1 111.9.1 License to be displayed. At all times when boilers, steam generators, or 2 associated equipment are in use and are operating, there shall be in charge and attendance 3 a licensed Stationary Engineer of the class designated in Sections 111.5.1 thru 111.5.4. 4 The license shall be displayed in some prominent place where the boilers, steam 5 generators, and associated equipment are in use and any licensed Stationary Engineer 6 shall be negligent in the performance of their duties should they fail to display the license 7 or have an invalid license on display while in attendance of boilers, steam generators, and 8 associated equipment in their charge and in operation. 9 111.9.2 Renewal. Boiler Operator Certificates of Competency and Stationary Engineer’s 10 licenses shall be renewed annually by the Board of Stationary Engineers upon the timely 11 payment of an annual renewal fee, which payment shall be made not later than 30 days 12 after the expiration date of said license. In the event payment of the required renewal fee 13 is not made within 30 days after the applicable expiration date of the license, then the 14 license shall be deemed expired and the licensed holder shall not be permitted to perform 15 work requiring a valid license under this code until the license is reinstated. Licenses 16 that expire because of non-payment of the required renewal fee shall be reinstated 17 automatically upon payment of the fee provided the fee is paid within 120 days of the 18 expiration of the license. Thereafter, expired licenses can be reinstated by the Board of 19 Stationary Engineers for good cause, absent which the license holder must re-apply for 20 and satisfy the standards for issuance of a new license. The Board of Stationary 21 Engineers shall have the power to revoke such certificate or license for cause. Page 44 of 102 Board Bill No. 59 May 11, 2018 Page 63 of 121  1 111.9.3 Notice of change of employment. Every Stationary Engineer or Boiler Operator 2 regulated under the provisions of this section is required to notify the Secretary of the 3 Board of Stationary Engineers within forty-eight hours thereafter when they accept or 4 leave employment as a Stationary Engineer or Boiler Operator and to submit the name of 5 their new employer. 6 111.10 Penalty. Any owner or steam user of a boiler, steam generator, or associated 7 equipment who shall neglect or refuse to employ a licensed Stationary Engineer of the class 8 designated in Section 110.5, or who allows any unlicensed person to be in charge and 9 attendance of boilers, steam generator, or associated equipment requiring a licensed 10 Stationary Engineer, except as provided for in section 111.8, shall, upon conviction thereof, 11 be penalized as set forth in Section Four of the adopting ordinance. 12 111.10.1 Penalty for violation by operators. Any licensed Class II Stationary Engineer 13 or certified Boiler Operator who shall be in charge of and attending the operation of a 14 boiler, steam generator, or associated equipment in excess of the legal size and capacity 15 shall, upon conviction thereof, be penalized as set forth in Section Four of the adopting 16 ordinance. In addition to such fine, the license of such Stationary Engineer or the 17 Certificate of Competency of the Boiler Operator shall be suspended for a period not to 18 exceed ninety days or revoked as determined by the Board of Stationary Engineers. 19 111.10.2 Suspension of license. The Board of Stationary Engineers shall order the 20 suspension for not exceeding ninety days or revocation of a Stationary Engineer license 21 or Boiler Operator Certificate of Competency of any person regulated under the Page 45 of 102 Board Bill No. 59 May 11, 2018 Page 64 of 121  1 provisions of this section where the Board, after a public hearing, finds that the licensee 2 is addicted to drugs or alcohol, or was under the undue influence of drugs or alcohol 3 while in attendance and performing their duties as a licensed Stationary Engineer or 4 certified Boiler Operator, or has been negligent in the performance of their duties while 5 in attendance of the equipment for which they are licensed so as to endanger the lives and 6 property of persons in the immediate area of such equipment; provided further that such 7 person shall be given a ten day notice of the time and place of such hearing. Such person 8 may be represented by counsel at such hearing before such Board. The Board of 9 Stationary Engineers, at their discretion, may order a new examination for applicants for 10 reinstatement of a license or certificate suspended or revoked under the provisions of this 11 section. 12 The Board of Stationary Engineers shall also order the suspension, for a period not to 13 exceed thirty days, of the Stationary Engineer’s license or Boiler Operator Certificate of 14 Competency of any person licensed under the provisions of this section where the Board, 15 after a public hearing, shall find that the licensee has failed to comply with the provisions 16 of this section. Such person shall be given a ten day notice of such hearing and may be 17 represented by counsel at such hearing. 18 111.11 Failure to comply. Any owner or steam user who fails to comply with the above 19 provisions of this code shall be in violation of this code and the code official shall and is 20 hereby directed to consider the plant unsafe and officially seal the plant out of service. Page 46 of 102 Board Bill No. 59 May 11, 2018 Page 65 of 121  1 SECTION 112 2 LICENSING OF MECHANICAL CONTRACTORS, SHEET METAL 3 CONTRACTORS, AND HVAC SERVICER-INSTALLER CONTRACTORS 4 112.1 License Required. Except as otherwise provided in this section, no individual or 5 business entity shall engage in or perform HVAC Servicer-Installer Work, Process Piping 6 System Work, or HVAC Duct System Work unless licensed under this section to perform 7 such work. In addition, no person shall hold herself/himself out as being available to 8 perform any work that requires a license under this section unless she/he shall be licensed as 9 aforesaid, and no partnership, corporation, or other legal entity or person conducting business 10 under a fictitious name shall hold out such entity as being available to perform any work that 11 requires a license under this section in any advertising medium or publication unless a 12 principal or employee of such entity shall be licensed as aforesaid. No person having 13 obtained any license under this section shall allow his/her name or license to be used by 14 another person either for the purpose of obtaining permits, doing business, or performing 15 work that requires a license under this section. 16 112.2 Board of Examiners for Mechanical Licensing. There is hereby established a Board 17 of Examiners for Mechanical Licensing (hereinafter referred to as “the Board”) which shall 18 govern Contractors, Journeymen, and Apprentices who perform work under this section. 19 112.3 Composition of board. The Board shall be composed as follows: The Mayor shall 20 appoint: (a) one employing contractor who performs HVAC System Work, HVAC Piping 21 System Work, Process Piping Work, or HVAC Servicer-Installer Work within the City of St. Page 47 of 102 Board Bill No. 59 May 11, 2018 Page 66 of 121  1 Louis, (b) one registered professional engineer, (c) two Journeymen as that term is defined 2 herein, and (d) one user of a mechanical system subject to this code which user shall be either 3 an owner, lessee, or keeper of any commercial structure with a mechanical system or the 4 agent of such a person. Each of the above shall be a United States Citizen. 5 The members of the Board shall replace the Board of Examiners of Mechanical 6 Contractors currently in existence within the City of St. Louis pursuant to Section 25.10.030 7 of the Revised Code of the City of Saint Louis. This replacement shall take place gradually 8 over time as follows and during the period of transition, the current Board of Examiners of 9 Mechanical Contractors shall serve and act as the Board of Examiners for Mechanical 10 Licensing in accordance with the provisions of this section. The “Contractor” member of the 11 Board (pursuant to Subsection (a) above) shall be appointed upon the determination of the 12 Mayor to replace the “Mechanical Contractor” now serving on the Board of Examiners for 13 Mechanical Contractors. The “Registered Professional Engineer” member of the Board 14 (pursuant to subsection (b) above) shall be appointed upon the determination of the Mayor to 15 replace the “Registered Professional Engineer” now serving on the Board of Examiners for 16 Mechanical Contractors. The two “Journeymen” members of the Board (pursuant to 17 subsection (c) above) shall be appointed upon the determination of the Mayor to replace the 18 respective two “Journeyman Pipefitters” now serving on the Board of Examiners for 19 Mechanical Contractors. The “User” member of the Board (pursuant to subsection (d) 20 above) shall be appointed upon the determination of the Mayor to replace the “User” member 21 now serving on the Board of Examiners for Mechanical Contractors. 22 Upon the re-constitution of the Board pursuant to this section as set forth above and Page 48 of 102 Board Bill No. 59 May 11, 2018 Page 67 of 121  1 continuing thereafter: (i) there shall not be two members of the Board who work for or are 2 representatives of the same company, entity, or international union organization or an 3 affiliate thereof and the two Journeymen members of the Board shall be from different trades 4 and (ii) no member appointed to the Board may serve more than two consecutive terms. The 5 Board shall elect one of its members to serve as Chair and another to serve as Vice Chair. 6 112.4 Secretary of the Board, Duties. The duties of the Secretary of the Board of 7 Examiners shall be as stated with respect to similar Boards. The Secretary of the Board shall 8 be nonvoting. The secretary shall record all meeting notices, shall keep full and complete 9 minutes of all acts and proceedings of said Board, and shall provide all applicants for a 10 license under this section with proper application forms. The secretary shall maintain and 11 secure all examinations, examination documents, and materials as directed by the Board; 12 review all applications for licenses to determine their completeness within fifteen days of 13 their filing; keep a file of the name and address of every person or firm licensed by the Board 14 and the name and address of every person or firm whose application for a license has been 15 denied; and return all incomplete applications to applicants within fifteen days of 16 determination of incompleteness, specifying the respects in which the application is 17 incomplete. The Secretary shall file with the City Clerk a copy of all rules and regulations 18 adopted by the Board and make such rules and regulations available to all license holders and 19 current applicants. 20 112.5 Term of Office, Compensation. The members of the Board shall hold office for a 21 term of four years or until their successors are duly appointed and qualified by the Mayor. Page 49 of 102 Board Bill No. 59 May 11, 2018 Page 68 of 121  1 112.6 Powers and Duties of the Board of Examiners. It shall be the duty of the Board to 2 meet once every month and more often if the Board deems necessary for the performance of 3 its duties and to hear and determine any charges or complaints made against licensed 4 contractors or journeymen; approve or disapprove all license applications; and transact any 5 other lawful business of the Board. 6 1. At every Board meeting, the Board shall consider and take action to grant or reject all 7 open and properly completed license applications that have been filed at least fifteen 8 days prior to the Board meeting. For any application that is rejected, the Secretary 9 shall notify the applicant in writing of the reasons for rejection within five days after 10 the Board’s action. Notice of the date, time, and place of each Board meeting 11 together with an agenda of the meeting shall be made publicly available at least seven 12 days prior to the Board meeting. 13 2. Subject to the provisions of Section 109.1 above, the Board shall have the power to 14 suspend and revoke any license issued pursuant to this Section for violation of the 15 provisions of this code. All complaints by citizens concerning mechanical 16 installation procedures or rules shall be made to the Board in writing. After a 17 thorough investigation, the Board shall respond to the complaint in writing. The 18 Chair or acting Chair, with the approval of the Board, shall have power to administer 19 oaths, subpoena witnesses, and compel the production of books, papers, and tangible 20 things and the inspection of premises pertinent to any investigation or hearing 21 authorized by this Section. 22 3. The Board shall request from the code official to adopt policy memo changes in Page 50 of 102 Board Bill No. 59 May 11, 2018 Page 69 of 121  1 accordance with Section 104.1.4 of this ordinance. 2 4. All applicant records which disclose the applicant’s income or a portion thereof shall 3 be returned by the Board to the applicant upon completion of the licensing process. 4 Applicant records which disclose the names of past or present customers of the 5 applicant or his employer shall be retained only for the purpose of use in possible 6 litigation and license revocation hearings and shall not be deemed public records, and 7 no such information shall be available for public inspection. 8 5. All records, except those to be returned by the Board pursuant to subsection 4 above 9 or those that the Board is authorized to close to the general public under the 10 provisions of R.S.Mo. Ch. 610, shall be open to public inspection and copying during 11 normal working hours, unless otherwise provided by law. Fees for search and 12 duplication of public records shall not exceed the actual cost of document search and 13 duplication. Any documents may be furnished without charge or at a reduced charge 14 when the code official determines that waiver or reduction of the fee is in the public 15 interest because it is likely to contribute significantly to public understanding of the 16 operations or activities of the Board and is not primarily in the commercial interest of 17 the requester. Each request for access to a public record shall be acted upon as soon 18 as possible, but in no event later than the end of the third business day following the 19 date the request is received by the code official. If access to the public record is not 20 granted immediately, the code official shall give a determined explanation of the 21 cause for further delay and the place and earliest time and date that the record will be 22 available for inspection. This period for document production may exceed three days Page 51 of 102 Board Bill No. 59 May 11, 2018 Page 70 of 121  1 for reasonable cause. 2 6. The Board shall order the inspection of any mechanical system whenever deemed 3 necessary for the public’s safety. 4 7. The Board shall consider and approve any apprentice training program provided that 5 any such apprentice training program requires a minimum of 7,500 hours of 6 combined on-the-job and classroom training, if it provides an equivalent training 7 program to those certified by the Bureau of Apprenticeship and Training of the U.S. 8 Department of Labor “BAT” (now known as the Office of Apprenticeship Training, 9 Employer and Labor Services (“ATELS”)) or to those approved, accredited or 10 certified, as applicable, by any of the other organizations listed in subsection 112.7.1 11 below. In addition, the Board shall consider and approve any educational or training 12 program or class covering any work that requires a license under this Section, if such 13 program or class is equivalent to one that is offered by a school or organization that is 14 approved, accredited, or certified, as applicable, by one of the organizations listed in 15 subsection 112.7.1 below. 16 8. The Board shall approve and designate those independent, third-party agencies 17 authorized to give and administer examinations for licensure pursuant to this code. 18 The written examination required by this Section 112 shall be given and administered 19 by independent, third-party testing agencies approved by the Board. 20 112.7 Contractor, Journeyman, and Apprentice License Issuance. The Board shall 21 instruct the Mechanical Equipment Inspection Section to issue a license as a contractor, 22 journeyman, or apprentice, as applicable (and within the categories of Mechanical Page 52 of 102 Board Bill No. 59 May 11, 2018 Page 71 of 121  1 Contractor, Sheet Metal Contractor, HVAC Servicer-Installer Contractor, Pipefitter 2 Journeyman, Sheet Metal Journeyman, HVAC Service-Installer Journeyman, Pipefitter 3 Apprentice, Sheet Metal Apprentice, or HVAC Servicer-Installer Apprentice, as applicable), 4 upon payment of the required license fees to any person or Entity who satisfies the following 5 criteria for issuance of the applicable license. 6 112.7.1 Apprenticeship License. Applicants shall be issued an apprenticeship license 7 promptly upon submission to the Board of a complete application together with: 8 1. Proof of enrollment in: 9 A. an applicable apprenticeship program certified by the Bureau of 10 Apprenticeship and Training of the United States Department of Labor 11 (BAT/ATELS); or 12 B. a Board approved equivalent apprenticeship program that includes 13 classroom/laboratory training by Ranken Technical College, Vatterott 14 Educational Center, Jefferson College, Southwest Illinois College, or by 15 any other school or organization approved, accredited, or certified, as 16 applicable, by: 17 I. the Higher Learning Commission, a Commission of the North 18 Central Association of Colleges and Schools; 19 II. the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges of 20 Technology; or 21 III. the National Center for Construction Education and Research; or 22 C. an applicable, integrated 7,500 hour combined classroom and field training Page 53 of 102 Board Bill No. 59 May 11, 2018 Page 72 of 121  1 apprenticeship program that is conducted by any school or organization 2 approved, accredited, or certified, as applicable, by: 3 I. the Higher Learning Commission, a Commission of the North 4 Central Association of Colleges and Schools; or 5 II. the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges of 6 Technology; or 7 III. the National Center for Construction Education and Research; 8 NOTE: As used in this Section an HVAC Servicer-Installer Apprenticeship Program 9 includes but is not limited to: 10 1. Any program certified by BAT/ATELS as a Mechanical Servicer-Installer 11 Apprenticeship Program, or 12 2. Presentation by the applicant or any Entity or organization of a written, individual 13 training program providing a total of 7,500 combined hours of educational 14 training or classes and field work or on-the-job training obtained as follows: 15 A. at least 540 classroom hours of educational training or classes covering 16 work that requires a license under this Section (or certain exempt work as 17 allowed by the Note to this subsection below) that is conducted by any 18 combination of schools or other organizations approved, accredited, or 19 certified as applicable by: 20 I. the Higher Education Commission, a commission of the North 21 Central Association of Colleges and Schools; or 22 II. the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges of Page 54 of 102 Board Bill No. 59 May 11, 2018 Page 73 of 121  1 Technology; or 2 III. the National Center for Construction Education and Research; or 3 IV. the Board pursuant to subsection 112.6.7 above; and 4 B. the balance of the required hours needed to equal 7,500 through field work 5 or on-the-job training under the supervision and inspection of a journeyman 6 licensed under this Section to perform the work involved. 7 NOTE: Within the total 540 classroom hours presented as part of any individualized 8 training program pursuant to this subsection above, the individual program must contain 9 a minimum of 480 hours technical instruction in the installation, alteration, 10 reconstruction, repair, replacement, or servicing of HVAC Systems, HVAC Duct 11 Systems, HVAC Piping Systems, or Process Piping Systems, as applicable, based on the 12 Apprentice license sought by the applicant and within these 480 hours: 13 1. no more than 75 hours may be introductory level courses; and 14 2. with respect to individuals seeking a Pipefitter or Sheet Metal license, no more 15 than 75 hours may relate to technical training on work that is exempt from 16 licensure under this code. All technical training on work that is exempt from 17 licensure under this code shall be counted, without limitation, to the full extent 18 required by subsection 112.7.2 below. Individuals seeking an HVAC Servicer- 19 Installer license shall have no limitation on the number of course hours that 20 relates to work that is exempt from licensure under this code. 21 112.7.1.1. Upon determination by the Board that the applicant has satisfied the 22 requirements of this subsection, the Mechanical Equipment Inspection Section shall Page 55 of 102 Board Bill No. 59 May 11, 2018 Page 74 of 121  1 issue an apprenticeship license to the applicant with “Pipefitting Apprentice, Sheet 2 Metal Apprentice or HVAC Service-Installer Apprentice” plainly marked on it 3 (which determination shall be based on the nature of the program or class in which 4 the applicant has enrolled or has completed), and the apprentice’s name and date of 5 issue. 6 112.7.2 Journeyman License. Applicants shall be issued a journeyman license promptly 7 upon submission of a complete application to the Board together with: 8 1. proof of: 9 A. a total of 7,500 hours of training or experience obtained through: 10 I. the successful completion of a Pipefitter, Sheet Metal, or HVAC 11 Servicer-Installer apprenticeship program conducted by any school 12 or organization approved, accredited, or certified, as applicable, as 13 required by Section 112; or 14 II. ompletion of at least 540 hours of educational or training classes, 15 plus 6,960 hours of field work or on-the-job training under the 16 supervision and inspection of a journeyman licensed under this 17 code to perform the work involved, pursuant to an individual 18 training program as allowed by Section 112; or 19 B. 7,500 hours of: 20 I. HVAC Servicer-Installer Work, which may include all work on 21 HVAC Systems that are exempt from license for an HVAC 22 Servicer-Installer Journeyman license, Page 56 of 102 Board Bill No. 59 May 11, 2018 Page 75 of 121  1 II. Process Piping System Work for a Pipefitter Journeyman license, or 2 III. HVAC Duct System Work for a Sheet Metal Journeyman license. 3 Notes: 4 a. In determining whether an applicant has acquired sufficient experience to 5 qualify for a Pipefitter, Sheet Metal, or HVAC Servicer-Installer 6 Journeyman’s license, the Board shall include all of the applicant’s 7 experience, as applicable, based on the type of journeyman license sought by 8 the applicant, obtained while installing, constructing, altering, repairing, 9 replacing, or servicing Process Piping Systems, HVAC Duct Systems, HVAC 10 Piping Systems, or HVAC Systems, as applicable, except for work that is 11 exempt from licensure under this code. All work that is exempt from 12 licensure under this code shall be counted without limitation, provided the 13 work is of a similar nature and technical requirements as work that requires a 14 license under this Section. All experience shall be considered by the Board 15 regardless whether the work was performed in the City of Saint Louis or 16 elsewhere. 17 b. For the purposes of determining whether an applicant for a journeyman 18 license has completed 540 or more hours of educational or training classes 19 pursuant to an individual training program as described in this subsection, the 20 following shall apply: for each class successfully completed by the applicant, 21 pursuant to the grading system used by the school or organization conducting 22 the class, the applicant shall receive the total number of hours indicated by Page 57 of 102 Board Bill No. 59 May 11, 2018 Page 76 of 121  1 the school or organization as applying to the work for which the applicant 2 seeks a license (a syllabus, a transcript or grade sheet, or a letter from any 3 dean or equivalent administrator at the school or organization will satisfy this 4 requirement). 5 112.7.2.1. Upon determination by the Board that the applicant has satisfied the above 6 requirements and falls within one of the exceptions set forth in this Section 112, the 7 Secretary shall issue the journeyman license. Upon determination by the Board that 8 the applicant has satisfied the above requirements and does not fall within one of the 9 exceptions set forth in this Section 112, the Secretary shall give the applicant a 10 written notice of the date and place of the examination. The cost of the 11 examination(s) shall be paid by the applicant. If the applicant fails to pass the 12 examination, the applicant shall not be permitted to re-take the examination for a 13 period of three months. If the applicant fails to pass the examination a second time, 14 the applicant shall not be permitted to re-take the examination for a period of one 15 year and the applicant shall resubmit a new application and a new application fee. If 16 the applicant passes the examination, a journeyman license shall be issued. 17 112.7.2.2. Effective 60 days after approval of this Ordinance by the Mayor, all 18 licensed journeyman seeking renewal shall furnish proof of twelve professional 19 education units (24 hours) received within the last three years on the then current 20 Mechanical Code or accepted practices in the performance of work covered by the 21 then current Mechanical Code or equivalent proof of maintaining and improving Page 58 of 102 Board Bill No. 59 May 11, 2018 Page 77 of 121  1 Journeyman work skills as determined and approved by the Board. Said proof shall 2 be provided at the time of renewal. There may be a carryover of four professional 3 education units (8 hours) in excess of the required hours to the next license cycle. 4 Satisfactory completion of the professional education units administered pursuant to 5 the St. Louis County Mechanical Code shall constitute satisfactory completion under 6 this Section. 7 112.7.2.3. There shall be no limitation as to the type or number of journeyman 8 licenses that can be obtained by an individual. 9 112.7.2.4. Notwithstanding any language of this section to the contrary, any person 10 who possesses a current valid journeyman license issued by the City of Saint Louis 11 shall not be required to acquire any additional experience or training prior to being 12 allowed to take the examination for any other journeyman’s license provided for 13 under this section. Upon submission to the Board of a completed application by a 14 person licensed under this section as journeyman (which application shall not require 15 any proof of the applicant’s experience or training) and a $45.00 registration fee, such 16 person shall be permitted to take the examination for an additional journeyman’s 17 license and, upon passage of such examination, shall promptly be issued a 18 journeyman’s license in the trade covered by the examination so passed. 19 112.7.3 Mechanical Contractor, Sheet Metal Contractor, Contractor License. Any 20 entity which has in its employ one or more individuals having any of the following 21 qualifications may submit an application for a Contractor’s License: Page 59 of 102 Board Bill No. 59 May 11, 2018 Page 78 of 121  1 1. a minimum of three years verifiable training or experience directing and 2 supervising at least one journeyman; or 3 2. a degree in civil or mechanical engineering from an accredited college and a 4 minimum of one year verifiable training or experience directing and supervising 5 at least one journeyman; or 6 3. a license for at least three years under the Plumbing Code or Saint Louis County 7 as a Master Plumber or Master Pipefitter and a minimum of one year verifiable 8 training or experience directing and supervising at least one journeyman. 9 Exception: An HVAC Servicer-Installer Journeyman who is the sole 10 proprietor of a company which employs no other journeyman labor that is 11 required to be licensed by the provisions of this section may obtain a HVAC 12 Servicer-Installer Contractor’s License without employing an individual 13 experienced in directing and supervising journeyman. 14 The application shall be accompanied by proof of the qualifications of the individual 15 or individuals with the foregoing training or experience and proof of the journeyman’s 16 license. 17 The Secretary will present the complete Contractor’s application to the Board for 18 action in accordance with the provisions of this Section above. Upon determination that 19 the applicant has satisfied the requirements of this Section, a license shall be issued. 20 The Contractor’s License shall be valid for three years form the date of issue. The 21 Secretary of the Board shall send a notice of renewal to the last-known address of the 22 contractor and a thirty day grace period after the expiration shall be given in which Page 60 of 102 Board Bill No. 59 May 11, 2018 Page 79 of 121  1 renewal shall be given without re-qualification. Failure of the Secretary to provide 2 renewal notice shall not excuse the licensee from filing for the renewal license prior to 3 the expiration of the grace period. 4 The contractor shall notify the Mechanical Equipment Inspection Section within ten 5 days of it no longer employing a supervisor who possesses the qualifications set forth 6 herein. 7 There shall be no limitation as to the type or number of contractor’s licenses that an 8 individual or entity can obtain so long as the applicant satisfies the requirements for each 9 license. 10 112.7.4 Examination and Re-Examination. Except as set forth in this Section below, 11 all individuals desiring to be licensed as a journeyman under this Section must 12 successfully pass an examination in order to qualify as same. 13 Exception: In determining whether a person qualifies to obtain a license without an 14 examination under the foregoing exceptions, the Board shall consider all of an 15 applicant’s sheet metal experience, pipefitting experience, or HVAC system work 16 experience obtained while installing, constructing, altering, repairing, replacing, or 17 servicing HVAC Systems during the most recent 12 years, except for work that is 18 exempt from licensure under this code. All work that is exempt from licensure under 19 this code shall be counted without limitation provided the work is of similar nature 20 and technical requirements as work that requires a license under this Section. 21 Note: In determining the extent to which the work experience of an applicant for a 22 Journeyman License is exempt or non-exempt under the exceptions to testing, the Board Page 61 of 102 Board Bill No. 59 May 11, 2018 Page 80 of 121  1 shall only consider the extent to which the nature of the work itself is exempt or non- 2 exempt work regardless of whether such work was performed while an employee of a 3 contractor, owner, lessee, or other entity. 4 112.7.5 Temporary Project Licenses. A temporary license shall be issued to a 5 journeyman for up to six months upon submittal to the Secretary of the Board of the 6 name and location of the project and the name of the licensed Mechanical Contractor, 7 Sheet Metal Contractor, or HVAC Servicer-Installer Contractor for such project provided 8 the Board first finds that issuance of said temporary license will not compromise the 9 public safety of residents of the City of Saint Louis. The temporary license may be 10 renewed upon application and proof of employment by a licensed contractor. 11 112.7.6 Reciprocity. The Mechanical Equipment Inspection Section shall issue a license 12 as a contractor, journeyman, or apprentice, as applicable (and within the categories of 13 Mechanical Contractor, Sheet Metal Contractor, HVAC Servicer-Installer Contractor, 14 Pipefitter Journeyman, Sheet Metal Journeyman, HVAC Servicer-Installer Journeyman, 15 Pipefitter Apprentice, Sheet Metal Apprentice, or HVAC Servicer-Installer Apprentice, 16 as applicable), upon payment of the required license fees (without any further action and 17 without the requirement of a Board meeting) to any person or Entity who can show proof 18 of a current and valid license issued by Saint Louis County pursuant to Saint Louis 19 County, Missouri Ordinance 22,313, provided that the reciprocal issuance of such 20 licenses shall cease if and when the criteria for issuance of a license under St. Louis 21 County Ordinance 22.313 are changed such that such criteria are less stringent than those Page 62 of 102 Board Bill No. 59 May 11, 2018 Page 81 of 121  1 established in this section. 2 Exception: Any contractor that does not have a city licensed journeyman in their 3 employment shall not be issued a contractor license under reciprocity. 4 112.8 License Applications and Fees. Each request for a license under this code shall be on 5 an application form provided by the Mechanical Section. The license fees for each license 6 category shall be as set out in Table 112.8. Licenses shall be valid for the duration set forth 7 below, or in the case of an initial license issued to a person or entity holding a St. Louis 8 County license, for the then unexpired term of the St. Louis County license. The fee for any 9 such initial license shall not be prorated. Thereafter, licenses shall be renewed prior to the 10 expiration period noted below. In the event payment of the required renewal fee is not made 11 within 30 days after the application expiration date of the license, then the license shall be 12 deemed expired and the license holder shall not be permitted to perform work requiring a 13 valid license under this code until the license is reinstated. Licenses that expire because of 14 non-payment of the required renewal fee shall be reinstated automatically upon payment of 15 the fee provided the fee is paid within 120 days of the expiration of the license. 16 Thereafter, expired licenses can be reinstated by the Board for good cause, absent which 17 the license holder must re-apply for and satisfy the standards for issuance of a new license. 18 There shall be a notice of renewal sent to last known address of the contractor or 19 journeyman. Table 112.8 MECHANICAL LICENSE FEES Page 63 of 102 Board Bill No. 59 May 11, 2018 Page 82 of 121  Item Fee Contractor license $ 100.00 for a 3 year license Journeyman license $ 45.00 for a 3 year license Apprentice license $ 10.00 1 112.9 Manufacturer and Manufacturer’s Representative Restricted License. A 2 restricted license shall be issued under this Section to any manufacturer or manufacturer’s 3 representative and their employees engaged in the supply of equipment and appliances 4 covered by this Section or in the supply of parts or the performance of service work, repairs, 5 maintenance, start-up, testing, or tuning of such equipment and appliances. Such license 6 shall be issued by the Board upon submission by the applicant of evidence that the applicant 7 is a manufacturer of, or has a representative relationship with one or more manufacturers of, 8 equipment or appliances covered by this section and payment of a $45.00 license fee. 9 Upon such submission, the Secretary shall issue a license in the name of the applicant, 10 identifying the equipment or appliance manufacturers with respect to which the license is 11 issued. Such license shall authorize the licensee and its employees to supply parts and 12 perform service work, repairs, maintenance, start up, testing, or tuning of any equipment or 13 appliances which are supplied by the manufacturers listed on the license. There shall be no 14 restriction on the number of such licenses that are issued to anyone person or entity. Each 15 such license shall be valid for as long as the licensee remains a manufacturer or a 16 manufacturer’s representative of the equipment or appliance manufacturers listed in the 17 license. Notwithstanding the foregoing, however, no license shall be required for any 18 manufacturer, manufacturer’s representative, or their employees to perform work exempted Page 64 of 102 Board Bill No. 59 May 11, 2018 Page 83 of 121  1 from the requirement for a license pursuant to Section 112.13 below or to perform 2 emergency repair work on any equipment or appliance supplied or represented by the 3 manufacturer or manufacturer’s representative. 4 112.10 Holder of Certificate of Authority from ASME or National Board of Boiler and 5 Pressure Vessel Inspectors. Any entity which holds appropriate ASME Certificate of 6 Authority with extension to field work or an “R” Certificate of Authority issued by the 7 National board of Boiler and Pressure Vessel Inspectors shall be authorized to engage in the 8 repair and alteration of boilers, steam generators, and pressure vessels which are covered by 9 this code. Any such entity holding such Certificate of Authority shall be authorized to 10 perform the aforesaid work and shall be issued a license hereunder as a Contractor, provided 11 that such entity shall pay a registration fee of $45.00 and file with the Secretary of the Board 12 a copy of its Certificate or Certificates of Authority and proof of insurance as specified in 13 Section 112.11. 14 112.11 Certificate of Insurance. Contractors shall submit a copy of a Certificate of 15 Insurance for combined $1,000,000.00 minimum limits liability insurance for bodily injury 16 and property damage to the Mechanical Section on or before January 15th of each year. The 17 certificate shall state the insurance company’s name, address, telephone number, kind of 18 insurance, coverage, and policy number. Permits will not be issued to contractors who fail to 19 file a Certificate of Insurance with the Mechanical Section annually or whose insurance has 20 lapsed. 21 112.12 License Exemptions. The following work shall not require a license under this Page 65 of 102 Board Bill No. 59 May 11, 2018 Page 84 of 121  1 Section: 2 1. Work performed on an owner’s own facility by personnel directly in the employment 3 of the owner of the facility or a business affiliate of such owner. For purposes of this 4 exemption, a “business affiliate” shall mean any parent, subsidiary, or sister 5 corporation of the owner and any other corporation, partnership, limited liability 6 company, or joint venture in which the owner or its parent, subsidiary, or sister 7 company has an ownership interest. 8 2. Installation, repair, and replacement of portable heating, cooling, and refrigeration 9 equipment. (Portable equipment is not permanently installed into or onto a structure 10 or premises; not directly wired or piped; not connected to duct work; and does not 11 require the venting of combustible products). 12 3. Installation, repair, and replacement of domestic stoves, ranges, dryers, and other 13 domestic appliances. 14 4. Work for a public utility regulated by the Missouri Public Service Commission. 15 5. System installation, start-up, warranty service, or warranty repair work that is 16 performed on specialty equipment or appliances by a factory trained technician and 17 certified by the manufacturer of that system to perform such work. Common HVAC 18 systems and common piping system installations do not apply for this license 19 exemption. 20 6. Work historically and traditionally performed by boiler makers except for repair and 21 alteration of boilers, steam generators, and pressure vessels with respect to which the 22 provisions of Section 112.10 shall apply. Page 66 of 102 Board Bill No. 59 May 11, 2018 Page 85 of 121  1 7. Installation, repair, and replacement of elevators, escalators, dumbwaiters, moving 2 walks, hoists, automotive lifts, conveyors, freight lifts, and manlifts. 3 8. Work which does not require a permit under the provisions of this code. 4 9. Receiving, unloading, moving, and storing of machinery and related equipment. 5 10. Fabrication and installation of process ducts and process sheet metal blow pipe 6 systems. 7 11. Any refrigeration work involving less than 1 ~ ton of refrigeration including but not 8 limited to such work on reach-in coolers, walk-in coolers, water coolers, beverage 9 and beer dispensing machines and related equipment, beverage coolers, soda 10 carbonated systems, reach-in freezers, and walk-in freezers. In those cases where any 11 refrigeration system is composed of several individual but connected units or split 12 systems, each such individual unit or split system shall be considered a separate unit 13 or system for purposes of this exemption. 14 12. Minor repairs or replacements to any existing equipment or systems that are part of a 15 commercial, industrial, manufacturing, or process facility including but not limited to 16 ordinary repairs for the purpose of maintenance and service of equipment and 17 systems; the repair or replacement of any minor part of a piece of equipment 18 provided such repair does not alter the approval of the equipment or system; the 19 replacement of piping within the heating and cooling equipment; replacement of 20 leaking or defective valves, fittings, or connections of system components; changing 21 of belts, parts, filters, or similar items; lubrication of equipment; testing and 22 balancing of equipment and systems; and similar service work. Page 67 of 102 Board Bill No. 59 May 11, 2018 Page 86 of 121  1 Add Section 113 to read as follows: 2 SECTION 113 3 BOARD OF EXAMINERS FOR SPRINKLER SYSTEM CONTRACTORS 4 113.1 General. There is hereby established a Board of Examiners for Sprinkler System 5 Contractors, hereinafter referred to as “the board.” The board shall act in an advisory 6 capacity to the code official in the preparation of rules and regulations regarding the 7 installation, inspection, and maintenance of fire suppression systems consistent with the 8 provisions of this code and the Building and Fire Codes. 9 113.1.1 Composition of the board. The Board of Examiners for Sprinkler System 10 Contractors shall consist of five members: the Building Commissioner or duly authorized 11 representative, the fire official or duly authorized representative, and three members 12 appointed by the Mayor. 13 The Mayor shall appoint one licensed employing sprinkler contractor, one registered 14 professional engineer with experience in fire suppression sprinkler system design, and 15 one licensed journeyman sprinkler fitter each of whom shall be a resident of the City of 16 Saint Louis and shall have been actively engaged at the trade or business of sprinkler 17 systems for five years in the Saint Louis metropolitan area. If no city resident is available 18 to sit on the Board, a St. Louis County resident may fill in with the approval of the 19 Mayor's Office. Once a qualified City resident is available the County resident may be 20 replaced. Page 68 of 102 Board Bill No. 59 May 11, 2018 Page 87 of 121  1 113.1.2 Term of office; compensation. The appointed members of the board shall serve 2 a term of four years or until their successors are appointed. Appointed members shall be 3 compensated for services rendered on a per meeting basis as established by ordinance and 4 subject to budgeted funds availability. 5 113.1.3 Meetings. Three members of the board in attendance shall constitute a quorum. 6 An affirmative vote of three board members is necessary for the approval of any motion. 7 The board shall elect one of its members to be the chairman. Suitable quarters for the use 8 of the board shall be provided by the Building Division. 9 113.2 Powers and duties of the board. It shall be the duty of the board to meet as often as 10 necessary to hear and determine any charges or complaints which may be lawfully made 11 against any licensed sprinkler contractor or licensed journeyman sprinkler fitter, approve 12 applications, and transact any other lawful business of the board. Meetings may be held at 13 the request of the chairman of the board. 14 1. Administration. The board shall receive applications and after review they shall 15 approve or deny them based on Sections 113.4, 113.5, or 113.6. 16 2. Test. The board shall prescribe the administration, form, and content of tests for 17 journeyman sprinkler fitters and sprinkler fitter contractors and the form and content 18 of licenses as described herein. The passing grade for each test shall be 75% or 19 better. 20 3. Complaints. All complaints by citizens concerning sprinkler fitting procedures or 21 rules and regulations shall be made to the board in writing. After a thorough Page 69 of 102 Board Bill No. 59 May 11, 2018 Page 88 of 121  1 investigation, the board shall respond in writing to each complaint. 2 4. Rule making authority. The board shall request from the code official to adopt policy 3 memo changes in accordance with Section 104.1.4 of this code. 4 5. Inspection. The board shall order the inspection of any sprinkler system whenever 5 deemed necessary for the public safety. 6 6. Revocation/Suspension of Licenses. After investigation and hearings in accordance 7 with Section 113.9, the board may revoke or suspend any license that it has issued. 8 7. Licensing and registration. The board shall, pursuant to the regulations and standards 9 herein set forth, determine the qualifications of and provide for the examining, 10 licensing, registration, or certification of applicants who meet the qualifications and 11 successfully pass the appropriate examinations, if required, under this code. 12 Evidence of license shall be provided to those who meet the qualifications and 13 successfully pass the appropriate examination or successfully meet all requirements 14 of renewal of the license. This evidence of license shall remain the property of the 15 City of Saint Louis and shall be surrendered immediately when demanded under 16 conditions listed elsewhere in this section. 17 113.3 Secretary of the board; duties. The code official shall appoint a Secretary to the 18 Board of Examiners for Sprinkler System Contractors. The secretary shall be non-voting. It 19 shall be the duty of the secretary to: 20 1. Keep full and complete records of the proceedings of the board; 21 2. Keep a file of the name, residence, and place of business of every licensed person 22 engaged in or working at the business of sprinkler fitting in the City of Saint Louis Page 70 of 102 Board Bill No. 59 May 11, 2018 Page 89 of 121  1 (these records shall be updated within ninety days of the renewal period stated in 2 Section 113.8); 3 3. Give all applicants for examination a written notice of the date and place of 4 examination. The secretary shall give the applicant an informational letter on 5 examination procedures with an outline of suggested study for the examination 6 applied for; 7 4. Return all incomplete applications to the applicants. 8 All records shall be open to supervised public inspection during normal working hours, 9 subject to staff availability. Test questions and answers shall not be open to the public. 10 113.4 License as a sprinkler contractor. An applicant shall successfully complete all of the 11 following requirements in order to receive a license as a sprinkler contractor: 12 1. Applicant shall complete application provided by the Mechanical Section. 13 2. Applicant shall have served a five year apprenticeship and have five years of 14 experience as a certified sprinkler fitter or the applicant shall have ten years of 15 experience as a certified sprinkler fitter. (Five years of experience consists of a 16 minimum of 8,500 working hours with a maximum of 1,700 working hours 17 considered for any one year.) Equivalent training and experience shall also be 18 considered. Equivalent training and experience shall mean a degree in engineering 19 from an accredited university in which the applicant shall have received training in 20 the design of sprinkler systems, planning and installation of same, and has had three 21 years of experience in the design, planning, and installation of sprinkler systems and 22 must be a registered professional engineer licensed to practice in the State of Page 71 of 102 Board Bill No. 59 May 11, 2018 Page 90 of 121  1 Missouri. 2 3. Applicant’s credentials shall be reviewed by the board as to qualifications and 3 experience. The applicant shall provide proof of knowledge, training, and experience 4 through transcripts from educational institutions, apprenticeship agreements, 5 reference letters from employers, and other documents as requested by the board. 6 4. The secretary of the board shall arrange a testing date with the approved applicant. 7 The secretary shall also give the applicant an informational letter on the examination 8 procedures with an outline of suggested study for the examination. The applicant 9 shall schedule the test within ninety days of approval. The applicant is responsible 10 for all testing fees. 11 5. Applicants shall successfully complete the written examination and receive a passing 12 grade on all parts of the examination. 13 6. Applicant shall be notified in writing by the secretary of the board of the examination 14 results. Applicants who pass shall be notified to come to the Mechanical Section and 15 obtain their license. Applicants that have failed the examination for the first time 16 shall be notified that they may schedule a re-take of the examination after ninety 17 days. Applicants that have failed the examination for a second time shall be notified 18 that they may schedule a re-take of the examination after an additional 180 days. 19 Applicants that have failed the examination for a third time shall wait a minimum of 20 twelve months before re-application and re-testing. The applicant is responsible for 21 all application and testing fees. 22 7. Successful applicants shall bring a certificate of liability insurance for bodily injury Page 72 of 102 Board Bill No. 59 May 11, 2018 Page 91 of 121  1 and property damage in the amount of at least one million dollars naming the 2 applicant as an additionally insured and the license fee required by Table 113.7 to the 3 Mechanical Section in order to be issued a license as a sprinkler contractor. 4 113.5 License as a journeyman sprinkler fitter. An applicant shall successfully complete 5 all of the following requirements in order to receive a license as a journeyman sprinkler 6 fitter: 7 1. Applicant shall complete application provided by the Mechanical Section. 8 2. Applicant shall have a minimum of five years of experience as an apprentice in the 9 installation of sprinkler systems under the direct personal and immediate supervision 10 of a licensed journeyman sprinkler fitter or licensed sprinkler contractor in the City of 11 Saint Louis, or have a license issued by another licensing authority in another 12 jurisdiction, or equivalent training and experience prior to the date of the 13 examination. (Five years of experience consists of a minimum of 8,500 hours with a 14 maximum of 2,000 working hours considered for any one year.) The applicant shall 15 receive a one year credit toward their five year apprenticeship training when 16 presenting a certificate of completion from a trade or technical school recognized by 17 the board. 18 3. The applicant shall provide proof of knowledge, training, and experience through 19 transcripts from educational institutions, apprenticeship agreements, letters of 20 reference from employers, and any other documents requested by the board. 21 4. Applicant’s qualifications shall be reviewed by the board for approval to take the 22 written examination. Page 73 of 102 Board Bill No. 59 May 11, 2018 Page 92 of 121  1 5. The secretary of the board shall arrange a testing date with the approved applicant. 2 The secretary shall also give the applicant an informational letter on the examination 3 procedures with an outline of suggested study for the examination. The applicant 4 shall schedule the test within ninety days of approval. The applicant is responsible 5 for all testing fees. 6 6. Applicant shall successfully complete the written examination and receive a passing 7 grade on all parts of the examination. 8 7. Applicant shall be notified in writing by the secretary of the board of the examination 9 results. Applicants who pass shall be notified to come to the Mechanical Section and 10 obtain their license. Applicants that have failed the examination for the first time 11 shall be notified that they may schedule a re-take of the examination after ninety 12 days. Applicants that have failed the examination for a second time shall be notified 13 that they may schedule a re-take of the examination after an additional 180 days. 14 Applicants that have failed the examination for a third time shall wait a minimum of 15 twelve months before re-application and re-testing. The applicant is responsible for 16 all application and testing fees. 17 8. Successful applicants shall bring the license fee required by Table 113.7 to the 18 Mechanical Section in order to be issued a license as a journeyman sprinkler fitter. 19 113.6 Registration as an apprentice sprinkler fitter. Every applicant learning the business 20 or trade of sprinkler fitting within the City of Saint Louis shall be registered by the board and 21 shall receive a registration from the board with “Apprentice” plainly marked on it, the name 22 of the applicant, and the date issued. The registration fee for an apprentice shall be as Page 74 of 102 Board Bill No. 59 May 11, 2018 Page 93 of 121  1 prescribed in Table 113.7 and the registration will be issued for a five year period. 2 The apprentice’s employer shall furnish a notarized letter to the board naming all 3 journeyman sprinkler fitters and all apprentice sprinkler fitters in their employ. 4 An apprentice who is undergoing an apprenticeship or course of training for the purpose 5 of learning the trade of sprinkler fitting shall perform no work regulated by this code or its 6 amendments except as an assistant under the direct personal and immediate supervision of a 7 journeyman sprinkler fitter or sprinkler contractor licensed under the terms and provisions of 8 this code. 9 The apprentice registration shall not be renewed. Upon written application, the 10 apprentice’s registration shall be allowed to be extended for a maximum of six months if the 11 apprentice has been approved to take the journeyman sprinkler fitter examination as 12 prescribed in Section 113.5. It shall be mandatory for an apprentice sprinkler fitter on the 13 completion of their five-year training period to make application for the journeyman 14 sprinkler fitter’s examination. 15 113.7 Fees. Fees for Sprinkler Contractor Licenses, Journeyman Sprinkler Fitter Licenses, 16 and Apprentice Sprinkler Fitter Registrations shall be as set forth in Table 113.7. 17 Application fees for Sprinkler Contractor and Journeyman Sprinkler Fitter Licenses and 18 Registration fees for Apprentice Sprinkler Fitters shall be due at time of application. License 19 Fees shall be due upon issuance of licenses. Application fees shall not be refunded in the 20 event that the applicant fails to complete the requirements for licensing as set forth in 21 Sections 113.4 and 113.5. Page 75 of 102 Board Bill No. 59 May 11, 2018 Page 94 of 121  TABLE 113.7 LICENSE FEES – BOARD OF EXAMINERS FOR SPRINKLER SYSTEM CONTRACTORS Item Fee Duration Remarks Sprinkler Contractor License $ 100.00 3 years Section 113.4 Journeyman Sprinkler Fitter License $ 45.00 3 years Section 113.8 Apprentice Sprinkler Fitter Registration $ 10.00 5 years Section 113.6 1 113.7.1 Licenses obtained between renewal dates. Any new license issued more than 2 thirty days prior to the renewal date shall expire on the renewal date. Fees for licensees 3 shall be prorated as shown in Table 113.7. 4 113.8 Renewal date of licenses. The renewal of all licenses for Sprinkler Contractors and 5 Journeyman Sprinkler Fitters shall be due three years after the date issued. Licenses shall be 6 renewed up to sixty days prior to but not more than thirty days after the license, registration, 7 or certification expires. Following the grace period, any sprinkler contractor or journeyman 8 sprinkler fitter who has not renewed shall be required to re-apply and re-test in order to 9 obtain a new license at the discretion of the board. 10 113.8.1 Failure of sprinkler contractor to renew. The failure of any sprinkler 11 contractor to renew their license during the grace period shall terminate their license and 12 no permit for doing work under this code or any other ordinance of the City of Saint 13 Louis shall be issued to them until after they have obtained a new license following re- 14 application and re-testing (if necessary) and they shall be disqualified from carrying on 15 any work authorized to be done under any permit theretofore issued to them or any job 16 unfinished at the date of termination of their license. 17 113.9 Suspension or revocation of licenses. Upon receipt of a written complaint to the Page 76 of 102 Board Bill No. 59 May 11, 2018 Page 95 of 121  1 board filed by the Building Commissioner or any aggrieved person, or upon the board’s own 2 motion, the board shall make an investigation when it may deem necessary and shall conduct 3 a hearing upon such complaint. 4 113.9.1 Cause for suspension or revocation. The following offenses shall be cause for 5 a hearing on a sprinkler contractor’s or journeyman sprinkler fitter’s license: 6 1. The license holder has obtained a license by fraud or misrepresentation; 7 2. The license holder has intentionally violated any of the provisions of this code or 8 of the Building or Fire Codes; 9 3. The license holder is found to be negligent, unskilled, or unfaithful in their work 10 or found to be unfit, incompetent, or untrustworthy in the work of sprinkler 11 fitting; 12 4. The license holder has intentionally employed an unlicensed person to perform 13 sprinkler fitting work covered by this code; 14 5. The license holder has directed apprentices to work without the supervision of a 15 licensed journeyman sprinkler fitter; 16 6. The license holder has obtained permits for individuals who are not in their 17 employ or under their supervision; 18 7. The license holder is the subject of disciplinary action by another jurisdiction 19 upon grounds for which suspension or revocation is authorized in this code. 20 113.9.2 Notice of hearing. Within thirty calendar days after the filing of a written 21 complaint at the board meeting, a notice of hearing shall be sent to the license holder. Page 77 of 102 Board Bill No. 59 May 11, 2018 Page 96 of 121  1 The notice shall be served to the last known address by certified mail, return receipt 2 requested, at least ten days prior to any scheduled hearing and shall include: 3 1. A statement of the time, place, and nature of the hearing; 4 2. A reference to the particular section(s) of the code and rules involved; 5 3. A short, plain statement of the complaint and a statement of the issues before the 6 board; 7 4. A statement that the nature of the proceeding before the board will be a formal 8 inquiry into the complaint, at which time an opportunity will be afforded the 9 individual or contractor to respond to the allegations in the complaint by their 10 testimony, the testimony of witnesses, or by documentary evidence; 11 5. A statement that the journeyman sprinkler fitter or sprinkler contractor has a right 12 to be represented by legal counsel; and 13 6. A statement that based upon the evidence presented at the hearing, the board may 14 suspend or revoke the apprentice’s, journeyman sprinkler fitter’s, or sprinkler 15 contractor’s license. 16 113.9.3 Determining vote. A decision to suspend or revoke an apprentice’s, journeyman 17 sprinkler fitter’s, or sprinkler contractor’s license shall require the concurring vote of at 18 least three members of the board. 19 113.9.4 Decision of the board. All rulings or decisions of the board shall become final 20 and binding upon all parties thereto unless appealed to the Board of Building Appeals as 21 provided for in the Building Code. Upon suspension or revocation, a license holder shall Page 78 of 102 Board Bill No. 59 May 11, 2018 Page 97 of 121  1 surrender the license at the close of the hearing. 2 113.9.5 Enforcement stayed. Upon an appeal of a decision of this board to the Board of 3 Building Appeals, enforcement of any ruling or decision by this board shall be stayed 4 until the Board of Building Appeals has rendered its decision. 5 113.9.6 Reinstatement of license. A revoked license or registration may be reinstated 6 by order of the board only upon application and examination, if required by the board, 7 and in the same manner as provided for hereunder for new applicants. 8 113.10 Hardship clause. In the event of a loss of a Master Licensee to a company 9 employing tradesmen licensed in the City of Saint Louis through no fault of that company, a 10 licensed Journeyman of the trade of the absent Master Licensee who shall be a full time 11 employee of that company shall be designated as an Interim Master after meeting all bonding 12 and insurance requirements. That company may operate under an Interim Master who shall 13 have the same rights, responsibilities, and standing of a Master in that trade for a period of 14 not more than one year from the date of the hardship. The code official shall determine 15 judgment of fault. 16 Disagreement of judgment may be appealed to the board, which shall hold an emergency 17 hearing no later than fourteen calendar days following the date the appeal is received by the 18 secretary of the board. The decision of the board involving a hardship clause may be 19 appealed in the same manner as other decisions of the board. Additional appeals may be 20 made pursuant to the procedures in Section 109 of this code. Page 79 of 102 Board Bill No. 59 May 11, 2018 Page 98 of 121  1 CHAPTER 2 IS AMENDED AS FOLLOWS: 2 Change Section 201.3 to read as follows: 3 201.3 Terms defined in other codes. Where terms are not defined in this code and are 4 defined in the Building, Electrical, Fire, Fuel Gas, or Plumbing Code, such terms shall have 5 meanings ascribed to them as in those codes. 6 Add the following definitions to Section 202: 7 APPRENTICE. Anyone who has been licensed pursuant to this code to perform work that 8 requires a license under the supervision and inspection of a journeyman in the employ of a 9 contractor in one of the following categories: 10 1. A Pipefitter Apprentice is anyone who has been licensed under this code to perform 11 process piping system work under the supervision and inspection of a Pipefitter 12 Journeyman. 13 2. A Sheet Metal Apprentice is anyone who has been licensed under this code to 14 perform HVAC duct system work under the supervision and inspection of a Sheet 15 Metal Journeyman. 16 3. An HVAC Servicer-Installer Apprentice is anyone who has been licensed under this 17 code to perform HVAC servicer-installer work under the supervision and inspection 18 of an HVAC Servicer-Installer Journeyman, Pipefitter Journeyman or Sheet Metal 19 Journeyman. 20 BASE FLOOD ELEVATION. A reference point determined in accordance with the Page 80 of 102 Board Bill No. 59 May 11, 2018 Page 99 of 121  1 Building Code based on the depth or peak elevation of flooding including wave height which 2 has a 1 percent (100-year flood) or greater chance of occurring in any given year. 3 BOARD. The Board of Examiners for Mechanical Licensing of the City of Saint Louis. 4 CONTRACTOR. An individual or entity who is licensed under this code to perform work 5 on any or all of the following: process piping systems, HVAC duct systems, HVAC piping 6 systems, or HVAC systems. 7 ENTITY. Any company, corporation, partnership, joint venture, or other business 8 establishment which performs work that requires a license under this code. 9 GANGWAY. Area between two close structures generally used as but not limited to 10 passage between two houses in an urban setting. 11 HVAC DUCT SYSTEM. All or any part of the duct system for a heating, ventilation, or air 12 conditioning system regardless of the materials used, including ducts, duct fittings, risers, 13 stacks, dampers, casings, recess boxes, roof top unit curbs, radiator enclosures, exhausts, 14 ventilators, frames, grilles, louvers, registers, cabinets, plenums, air filters, fans, motors and 15 accessory air handling equipment, and appliances. 16 HVAC DUCT SYSTEM WORK. All work related to the installation, alteration, 17 reconstruction, repair, replacement, and other servicing of an HVAC Duct System as well as 18 HVAC Servicer-Installer work as defined herein. 19 HVAC PIPING SYSTEM. All or any part of the piping system a for heating, ventilation, or Page 81 of 102 Board Bill No. 59 May 11, 2018 Page 100 of 121  1 air conditioning system including pipes, valves, pipe fittings, pumps, and distribution lines 2 and accessory equipment including boilers and compressor assemblies. 3 HVAC PIPING SYSTEM WORK. All work related to the installation, alteration, 4 reconstruction, repair, replacement, and other servicing of HVAC Piping Systems as well as 5 HVAC Servicer-Installer work as defined herein. 6 HVAC SERVICER-INSTALLER CONTRACTOR. An individual or entity licensed to 7 perform work under this code who employs at least one HVAC Servicer-Installer 8 Journeyman. 9 HVAC SERVICE-INSTALLER CONTRACTOR. A person licensed under this code 10 who may only pull permits for HVAC Servicer-Installer work as defined by Section 112. 11 HVAC SERVICER-INSTALLER WORK. All work related to te installation, alteration, 12 reconstruction, repair, replacement, and servicing of equipment of HVAC Systems: 13 1. that provides no more than 14 tons of air conditioning; 14 2. that provides no more than 300,000 BTU’s of heating; 15 3. that operates at a pressure of less than 15 psi of steam; 16 4. that provides of no more than 5000 CFM of ventilation; and 17 5. that provides of no more than 5000 CFM of exhaust. 18 HVAC SYSTEM. A heating, ventilation, or air conditioning system or any part thereof 19 including an HVAC Piping System or HVAC Duct System specifically addressed and 20 regulated in this code. Page 82 of 102 Board Bill No. 59 May 11, 2018 Page 101 of 121  1 Note: If an HVAC System consists of multiple individual units or split systems, each 2 such individual unit or split system shall be considered a separate system for purposes of 3 this Section. 4 JOURNEYMAN. Anyone who is licensed under this code to perform work under one of the 5 following categories. 6 1. A Pipefitter Journeyman is anyone who has been licensed under this code to perform 7 Process Piping System Work. 8 2. A Sheet Metal Journeyman is anyone who has been licensed under this code to 9 perform HVAC Duct System Work. 10 3. An HVAC Servicer-Installer Journeyman is anyone who has been licensed under this 11 code to perform HVAC Servicer-installer Work. 12 MECHANICAL CONTRACTOR. An individual or entity licensed to perform work under 13 this code who employs at least one Pipefitter Journeyman. 14 PLUMBING CODE. The plumbing code adopted by the City of Saint Louis. 15 PORTABLE COOKING APPLIANCE. A single, non-permanent electrical cooking 16 appliance (not attached with screws, clamps, or other fastening devices). A portable cooking 17 appliance shall be counter- or tabletop-mounted; shall be less than 2 feet (610 mm) in any 18 dimension; and shall weigh less than 100 pounds (454 kg). The owner or operator of a 19 portable cooking appliance shall be able to provide the Mechanical Inspection Section with 20 manufacturer’s information documenting the above information. Fryers and cook tops that Page 83 of 102 Board Bill No. 59 May 11, 2018 Page 102 of 121  1 may be used for frying shall not be used. Each occupancy shall be limited to the use of 2 2 such portable appliances. Microwave ovens shall not be included in this count. 3 PORTABLE HVAC EQUIPMENT. HVAC equipment that is not permanently installed 4 into or onto a structure or premises, not directly wired or piped, not connected to duct work, 5 and does not require the venting of combustion products. 6 PROCESS PIPING SYSTEM. All or any part of a piping system (excluding fire 7 suppression systems), which falls within one of the following categories: 8 1. A medical gas system. 9 2. An HVAC Piping System. 10 3. A pneumatic system. 11 4. A pressurized or vacuum piping system. 12 5. A fuel gas system. 13 6. An oxygen system. 14 7. A gasoline system not for public sale. 15 PROCESS PIPING SYSTEM WORK. All work related to the installation, alteration, 16 reconstruction, repair, replacement, and other servicing of process piping systems and shall 17 be installed by pipefitters or HVAC Servicer-Installers as defined in Section 112. 18 SHEET METAL CONTRACTOR. An individual or entity licensed to perform work 19 under this code who employs at least one Sheet Metal Journeyman. 20 WORKMANLIKE. Executed in a skilled manner, e.g., generally plumb, level, square, in Page 84 of 102 Board Bill No. 59 May 11, 2018 Page 103 of 121  1 line, undamaged, and without marring adjacent work. 2 CHAPTER 3 IS AMENDED AS FOLLOWS: 3 Change Section 301.10 to read as follows: 4 301.10 Electrical. Electrical wiring controls and connections to equipment and appliances 5 regulated by this code shall be in accordance with the electrical code. 6 Add Section 301.10.1 to read as follows: 7 301.10.1 Service disconnects. Service disconnects shall not be mounted on equipment 8 or appliances, shall be located with in 25’ of such equipment or appliances, and shall be 9 in the sight line of same. 10 Exception: Factory installed disconnects. 11 Add Sections 301.19 and 301.19.1 to read as follows: 12 301.19 Annual Inspections. Annual inspections shall be performed by the code official or 13 approved third party testing agency on the following mechanical equipment: auto lifts, 14 boilers, unfired pressure vessels, refrigeration systems for which monitoring equipment is 15 required, and equipment used for smoke control. 16 Exceptions: Boilers serving 6 or fewer residential dwelling units. 17 301.19.1 Independent inspector. Any boiler that is required to be operated by a 18 Stationary Engineer per Section 111 of this code shall be inspected annually by an 19 independent inspector that is certified with “The National Board of Boiler and Pressure Page 85 of 102 Board Bill No. 59 May 11, 2018 Page 104 of 121  1 Vessel Inspectors.” Copies of these independent inspection reports shall be provided to 2 the Section of Mechanical Equipment Inspection. 3 Add Section 301.20 to read as follows: 4 301.20 Motor vehicles. Motor vehicles used for mechanical, sheet metal, and HVAC work 5 shall be permanently and prominently labeled with company name and phone number. 6 Letters and numbers shall not be less than four inches in height. 7 Add Section to read as follows: 8 302.6 Stud Guards. When the edge of bored holes is less than one inch (25mm) from the 9 edge of a stud or joist and when notched studs or joists are covered, stud guards shall be 10 installed to protect service lines from fastener damage. 11 Add Section 303.10 to read as follows: 12 303.10 Exterior walls. Equipment and appliances shall not be installed on exterior walls. 13 Exceptions: 14 1. One- and two-family dwellings where equipment and appliances are not located 15 above seven feet from grade, not above walkways, and not installed in gangways. 16 2. When installed in conjunction with a working platform and access. Working 17 platforms and access shall comply with Sections 306.5 and 306.5.1 of this code. 18 Add Section 303.11 to read as follows: 19 303.11 Property line. Equipment or appliances shall not be located with in 3 feet of Page 86 of 102 Board Bill No. 59 May 11, 2018 Page 105 of 121  1 property lines, “set back”. 2 Add Section 304.1.1 to read as follows: 3 304.1.1 Heating Equipment. All heating equipment shall be permanently installed. 4 Add Section 304.13 to read as follows: 5 304.13 Equipment Guards. Pulleys, belts, gears, and similar equipment shall be protected 6 by an approved guard. 7 Change Section 307.2.4 to read as follows: 8 307.2.4 Traps. Condensate drains shall be trapped as required by the equipment or 9 appliance manufacturer. An air gap shall be provided between the drain line and sewer. 10 Change Section 307.2.4.1 to read as follows: 11 307.2.4.1 Ductless mini-split systems. Ductless mini-split systems that produce 12 condensate shall be trapped in accordance with manufacturers’ installation 13 instructions. 14 CHAPTER 5 IS AMENDED AS FOLLOWS: 15 Add Section 504.5.1 to read as follows: 16 504.5.1 Interlock. An interlock system shall be used to prevent the dryer from operating 17 in the event that the dryer exhaust duct power ventilator (booster fan) fails to operate. Page 87 of 102 Board Bill No. 59 May 11, 2018 Page 106 of 121  1 Add Section 504.5.2 to read as follows: 2 504.5.2 Location. The dryer exhaust duct power ventilator (booster fan) shall be located 3 in the same room as the dryer. 4 Change Section 506.3.8 # 2 to read as follows: 5 2. Sections of grease ducts that are inaccessible from the hood or discharge 6 openings shall be provided with cleanout openings spaced not more than 20 feet 7 apart and not more than 10 feet from changes in direction that are 45 degrees or 8 greater. 9 Add Section 506.6 to read as follows: 10 506.6 Cleaning. Hoods, grease-removal devices, fans, ducts, and other appurtenances shall 11 be cleaned at intervals to prevent the accumulation of grease. Cleaning schedule and dates of 12 previous cleanings shall be recorded and records shall be maintained on the premises. 13 Change Sections 507.1 to read as follows: 14 507.1 General. Commercial kitchen exhaust hoods shall comply with the requirements of 15 this section. Hoods shall be Type I or II and shall be designed to capture and confine 16 cooking vapors and residues. A Type I or Type II hood shall be installed at or above all 17 commercial cooking appliances in accordance with Section 507.2 and 507.3. Where any 18 cooking appliance under a single hood requires a Type I hood, a Type I hood shall be 19 installed. Where a Type II hood is required, a Type I or Type II hood shall be installed. 20 Where a Type I hood is installed, the installation of the entire system, including the hood, Page 88 of 102 Board Bill No. 59 May 11, 2018 Page 107 of 121  1 ducts, exhaust equipment, and makeup air system shall comply with the requirements of 2 Sections 506. 507, 508, and 509. 3 Exceptions: 4 1. Factory-built commercial exhaust hoods that are listed and labeled in accordance 5 with UL 710 and installed in accordance with Section 304.1 shall not be required 6 to comply with Sections 507.1.5,507.2.3,507.2.5, 507.2.8, 507.3.1, 507.3.3, 507.4 7 and 507.5. 8 2. Factory-built commercial cooking recirculating systems that are listed and labeled 9 in accordance with UL 710B and installed in accordance with Section 304.1 shall 10 not be required to comply with Sections 507.1.5, 507.2.3, 507.2.5, 507.2.8, 11 507.3.1, 507.3.3, 507.4 and 507.5. Spaces in which such systems are located 12 shall be considered to be kitchens and shall be ventilated in accordance with 13 Table 403.3.1.1. For the purpose of determining the floor area required to be 14 ventilated, each individual appliance shall be considered as occupying not less 15 that 100 square feet. 16 3. Where cooking appliances are equipped with integral down-draft exhaust systems 17 and such appliances and exhaust systems are listed and labeled for the application 18 in accordance with NFPA 96, a hood shall not be required at or above them. 19 4 Portable cooking appliances shall not exceed two per occupancy. Any portable 20 cooking appliance for which the manufacturer recommends venting shall be 21 vented. Page 89 of 102 Board Bill No. 59 May 11, 2018 Page 108 of 121  1 Change Section 507.2 to read as follows: 2 507.2 Type I hoods. Type I hoods shall be installed when cooking appliances produce 3 grease or smoke as a result of the cooking process. Type I hoods shall be installed over 4 medium-duty, heavy-duty, and extra-heavy-duty cooking appliances. 5 Exception: A Type I hood shall not be required for an electric cooking appliance where 6 an approved testing agency provides documentation that the appliance effluent contains 7 5mg/m3 or less of grease when tested at an exhaust flow rate of 500 cfm in accordance 8 with UL 710B. A Type II hood shall be installed above the electrical cooking appliance 9 and the hood shall be sized for the one electrical appliance only. 10 CHAPTER 6 IS AMENDED AS FOLLOWS: 11 Change Section 603.4 Exception to read as follows: 12 603.4 Metallic ducts. 13 Exception: Ducts installed within single dwelling units shall have a minimum thickness 14 of 28 gage. 15 Change Section 603.6.1.1 to read as follows: 16 603.6.1.1 Duct length. Flexible air ducts shall be limited in length to 14 feet. 17 CHAPTER 10 IS AMENDED AS FOLLOWS: 18 Change Section 1001 to read as follows: 19 1001.1 Scope. In addition to the other provisions of this code, this chapter shall govern the Page 90 of 102 Board Bill No. 59 May 11, 2018 Page 109 of 121  1 installation, alteration, and repair of water heaters, boilers, and pressure vessels. The 2 provisions of the ASME Code for Boilers and Pressure Vessels as listed in Chapter 15 shall 3 apply. 4 Exceptions: 5 1 Pressure vessels used for unheated water supply. 6 2. Portable pressure vessels and Interstate Commerce Commission containers. 7 3. Containers for liquefied petroleum gases, bulk oxygen, and medical gas installed 8 per the Medical Gas and Vacuum Systems Installation Handbook. 9 4. Pressure vessels having a volume of 5 cubic feet (0.14 m3) or less operating at 10 pressures not exceeding 250 psi (1724 kPa) and located within occupancies of 11 Use Groups B, F, H, R, S, and U. 12 5 Pressure vessels used in refrigeration systems that are regulated by Chapter 11 of 13 this code. 14 6. Pressure tanks used in connection with coaxial cables, telephone cables, power 15 cables, and other similar humidity control systems. 16 7. Any boiler or pressure vessel installed in a federal or state owned and operated 17 property. 18 1001.2 Periodic inspections. All boilers, steam generators, and pressure vessels subject to 19 the provisions of this code shall be inspected annually by an approved independent third 20 party testing agency. Inspection reports shall be filed with the Mechanical Section of the 21 Building Division. 22 Exception: Heating boilers or pressure vessels which are located in buildings of Use Page 91 of 102 Board Bill No. 59 May 11, 2018 Page 110 of 121  1 Group R-3 or Use Group R-2 having six dwelling units or less. 2 1001.3 Certificate of inspection. A boiler, steam generator, or pressure vessel subject to the 3 provisions of this code shall not be placed in operation until a sticker denoting inspection and 4 approval has been applied to the vessel. 5 1001.4 Major repairs. Welded repairs to boilers, steam generators, and pressure vessels 6 subject to the provisions of this code shall be performed only by those organizations which 7 possess the appropriate ASME Certificate of Authority with extension to field work or an 8 “R” Certificate of Authority issued by the National Board of Boiler and Pressure Vessel 9 Inspectors. A permit shall be required for such work. The fee shall be the same as the fee for 10 installation of the vessel as set forth in Table 106.5.2. A hydrostatic test shall be performed 11 on the vessel before it is returned to service. 12 1001.5 Condemnation. Any boiler or pressure vessel which, in the opinion of the code 13 official, constitutes a hazard shall be deemed unsafe and sealed out of service. 14 Change Sections 1002.1 thru 1002.3 to read as follows: 15 1002.1 General. Potable water heaters and hot water storage tanks shall be listed and 16 labeled and installed in accordance with the manufacturer’s installation instructions, the 17 Plumbing Code, and this code. All water heaters shall be capable of being removed without 18 first removing a permanent portion of the building structure. The potable water connections 19 and relief valves for all water heaters shall conform to the requirements of the Plumbing 20 Code. Domestic electric water heaters shall comply with UL 174 or UL 1453. Commercial Page 92 of 102 Board Bill No. 59 May 11, 2018 Page 111 of 121  1 electric water heaters shall comply with UL 1453. Oil-fired water heaters shall comply with 2 UL 732. 3 1002.2 Water heaters utilized for space heating. Water heaters utilized both to supply 4 potable hot water and provide hot water for space-heating applications shall be listed and 5 labeled for such applications by the manufacturer and shall be installed in accordance with 6 the manufacturer’s installation instructions and the Plumbing Code. 7 1002.3 Supplemental water-heating devices. Potable water-heating devices that utilize 8 refrigerant-to-water heat exchangers shall be approved and installed in accordance with the 9 Plumbing Code and the manufacturer’s installation instructions. 10 Change Section 1004.6 to read as follows: 11 1004.6 Boiler rooms and enclosures. Boiler rooms and enclosures and access thereto shall 12 comply with the Building Code and Chapter 3 of this code. Boiler rooms shall be equipped 13 with a floor drain or other approved means for disposing of liquid waste. In addition, except 14 for one-and two-family dwellings or when the boiler is entirely within a dwelling unit, all 15 other boilers or combination boilers shall be installed in a room protected by an enclosure 16 designed to prevent unauthorized entry. Storage or living quarters shall not be permitted in 17 any boiler or similar heating equipment room. 18 Change Sections 1005.1 and 1005.2 to read as follows: 19 1005.1 Valves. Every boiler or modular boiler shall have shutoff valve in the supply and 20 return piping. For multiple boiler or multiple modular boiler installations, every boiler or Page 93 of 102 Board Bill No. 59 May 11, 2018 Page 112 of 121  1 modular boiler shall have individual shutoff valves in the supply and return piping. 2 1005.2 Potable water supply. The water supply to all boilers shall be connected in 3 accordance with the Plumbing Code. 4 Change Section 1006.1 to read as follows: 5 1006.1 Safety valves for steam boilers. All steam boilers shall be protected by safety 6 valves as required by the ASME Code for Boiler and Pressure Vessels listed in Chapter 15. 7 Change Section 1006.6 to read as follows: 8 1006.6 Safety and relief valve discharge. Safety and relief valve discharge pipes shall be of 9 rigid pipe that is approved for the temperature of the system. The discharge pipe shall be the 10 same diameter as the safety or relief valve outlet. Safety and relief valves shall not discharge 11 so as to be a hazard, a potential cause of damage, or otherwise a nuisance. High-pressure- 12 steam safety valves shall be vented to the outside of the structure. Where a low-pressure 13 safety valve or a relief valve discharges to the drainage system, the installation shall conform 14 to the Plumbing Code. 15 Change Sections 1008.1 and 1008.2 to read as follows: 16 1008.1 General. Every steam boiler shall be equipped with one gate valve and one quick- 17 opening blow-off valve in series in each blow-down line. The valves shall be installed in the 18 opening provided on the boiler. The minimum size of the valve shall be the size specified by 19 the boiler manufacturer or the size of the boiler blow-off-valve opening. Page 94 of 102 Board Bill No. 59 May 11, 2018 Page 113 of 121  1 1008.2 Discharge. Blow-off valves shall discharge to a safe place of disposal. Where 2 discharging to the drainage system, the installation shall conform to the Plumbing Code. 3 Change Section 1009.3 to read as follows: 4 1009.3 Open-type expansion tanks. Open-type expansion tanks shall be located a 5 minimum of 4 feet (1219 mm) above the highest heating element. The tank shall be 6 adequately sized for the hot water system. An overflow with a minimum diameter of 1 inch 7 (25.4 mm) shall be installed at the top of the tank. The overflow shall discharge to the 8 drainage system in accordance with the Plumbing Code. 9 Add Section 1011.1.1 to read as follows: 10 1011.1.1 Test of existing vessels. The pressure for vessels previously in service shall be 11 as specified in the National Board Inspection Code listed in Chapter 15. 12 Add Section 1012 to read as follows: 13 SECTION 1012 14 BLOWOFF TANKS 15 1012.1 General. Blowoff tanks shall be designed and fabricated in accordance with Section 16 VIII of the ASME Boiler Code as listed in Chapter 15 and shall be so stamped. 17 1012.1.1 Boilers less than 100 psi. For boilers carrying one hundred psi steam pressure 18 or less, the heads and shell shall be constructed of not less than one-fourth inch steel or 19 equivalent strength material. Page 95 of 102 Board Bill No. 59 May 11, 2018 Page 114 of 121  1 1012.1.2 Boilers greater than 100 psi. For boilers carrying in excess of one hundred psi 2 pressure, tanks shall be fabricated of materials designed for the pressures carried. 3 1012.2 Size. The size of the tank shall be indicated by the blow down requirements, and the 4 tank installed shall be large enough to blow down one gauge glass of water from one boiler 5 or from any one of a battery of boilers interconnected. The size of the tank shall be of 6 sufficient capacity so the blow down water from the boiler will only fill one-half the capacity 7 of tank, and the remaining volume of the tank will be available for the vapor displacement. 8 1012.3 Discharge. The discharge from the boiler or boilers shall enter the tank above the 9 high water level or surface of the water in such tank. A baffle plate shall be installed in the 10 tank in line with the inlet pipe from the boiler and shall be at least twelve inches from the 11 discharge opening from the boiler into the tank. The outlet opening or discharge from the 12 tank shall be at least two times the area of the inlet pipe, and such outlet pipe shall have an 13 internal pipe built into the tank, extending downward to within four inches of the bottom of 14 the tank. The discharge pipe shall be connected to a sewer through a running trap or to an 15 approved leaching well. 16 1012.4 Venting. 17 1012.4.1 Vent pipe size. All blow-off tanks shall be properly vented to the outside 18 atmosphere. Such vent pipes shall be at least four times the area of the inlet pipe from 19 the boiler, and such pipe shall not be less than two inch iron pipe size. 20 1012.4.2 Pipe discharge. The vent pipe shall be run as directly as possible to the outside Page 96 of 102 Board Bill No. 59 May 11, 2018 Page 115 of 121  1 atmosphere and in a suitable location so that any steam or water discharged by the blow 2 down of the boiler would not be dangerous or injurious to life. 3 1012.4.3 Vent obstructions. The vent shall be free of any pockets or sags that might 4 collect or hold water or cause an obstruction of the pipe and pressure buildup in the tank. 5 The end of the vent pipe shall be protected from the possibility of any obstruction. 6 1012.5 Manhole. Each blow down tank shall be provided with a suitable manhole for the 7 inspection and cleaning of the tank. 8 Add Section 1013 to read as follows: 9 SECTION 1013 10 RETURN CONDENSATE 11 1013.1 Maximum temperature. The return condensate from a building heated by a central 12 steam supply shall be permitted to be discharged either into a condensate return system or 13 wasted into a sewer drain connection or approved leaching well. This condensate when 14 discharging into a sanitary sewer system shall not be in excess of 140°F and shall discharge 15 into an open floor drain or a special drain connection or approved receptor. If the floor drain 16 or drain connection to the sewer is above the level of the return piping so that it cannot flow 17 by gravity, an automatic sump pump shall be installed to pump the condensate from the sump 18 to the sewer drain. 19 Add Section 1014 to read as follows: Page 97 of 102 Board Bill No. 59 May 11, 2018 Page 116 of 121  1 SECTION 1014 2 FIELD ASSEMBLY 3 1014.1 Welding. Any welding required during assembly shall be performed by welders 4 employed and qualified by companies in possession of the appropriate ASME Certificate of 5 Authorization. 6 CHAPTER 11 IS AMENDED AS FOLLOWS: 7 Change Section 1101.4 to read as follows: 8 1101.4 Water connection. Water supply and discharge connections associated with 9 refrigeration systems shall be made in accordance with this code and the Plumbing Code. 10 Add Section 1110 to read as follows: 11 SECTION 1110 12 RESIDENTIAL AIR CONDITIONERS 13 1110.1 Permits. Mechanical permits shall be required for residential air conditioning units. 14 1110.2 Residential split systems. Condensing units, heat pumps, or any other mechanical 15 equipment or appliances shall not be located in front of buildings, in gangways or within 16 three feet of lot lines. 17 1110.3 Condenser foundations. All condensing units mounted on grade must be located on 18 a level, two inch thick concrete pad or a level, two inch thick plastic pad or other foundation Page 98 of 102 Board Bill No. 59 May 11, 2018 Page 117 of 121  1 approved by the code official prior to installation. 2 1110.4 Protection of refrigerant lines. All piping installed above grade, or underground, 3 shall be protected from damage and corrosion in keeping with recognized standard practice 4 and the recommendations of the manufacturer. 5 1110.5 Units in areaways. Where gangways less than four feet in width exist between 6 buildings, all window units shall be installed not less than seven feet above grade. 7 CHAPTER 12 IS AMENDED AS FOLLOWS: 8 Change Section 1201.1 to read as follows: 9 1201.1 Scope. The provisions of this chapter shall govern the construction, installation, 10 alteration, and repair of hydronic piping systems. This chapter shall apply to hydronic piping 11 systems that are parts of heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning systems. Such piping 12 systems shall include steam, hot water, chilled water, steam condensate, and ground source 13 heat pump loop systems. Potable cold and hot water distribution systems shall be installed in 14 accordance with the Plumbing Code. 15 Add Section 1201.3 to read as follows: 16 1201.4 Ground source heat pump loop systems. Ground source heat pump loop systems 17 shall be installed a minimum of 10 feet (3048 mm) from the property line 18 Delete Section 1204.2. Page 99 of 102 Board Bill No. 59 May 11, 2018 Page 118 of 121  1 Change Section 1206.2 to read as follows: 2 1206.2 System drain down. Hydronic piping systems shall be designed and installed to 3 permit the system to be drained. Where the system drains to the plumbing drainage system, 4 the installation shall conform to the requirements of the Plumbing Code. 5 Change Sections 1206.3 and 1206.4 to read as follows: 6 1206.3 Protection of potable water. The potable water system shall be protected from 7 backflow in accordance with the Plumbing Code. 8 1206.4 Pipe penetrations. Openings for pipe penetrations in walls, floors, or ceilings shall 9 be larger than the penetrating pipe. Openings through concrete or masonry building elements 10 shall be sleeved. The annular space surrounding pipe penetrations shall be protected in 11 accordance with the Building Code. 12 CHAPTER 14 IS AMENDED AS FOLLOWS: 13 Change Section 1401.2 to read as follows: 14 1401.2 Potable water supply. Potable water systems shall be protected against 15 contamination in accordance with the Plumbing Code. 16 CHAPTER 15 IS AMENDED AS FOLLOWS: 17 Modify Chapter 15 by adding the following: Page 100 of 102 Board Bill No. 59 May 11, 2018 Page 119 of 121  1 ANSI American National Standards Institute 2 30 West University Drive 3 Arlington Heights, IL 60004 4 NB-23-National Board Inspection Code, 2013 Edition 5 1011.1.1 6 7 IAPMO International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials 8 5001 E. Philadelphia Street 9 Ontario, CA 91761-2816 10 UPC-09- Uniform Plumbing Code 11 SECTION FOUR. PENALTY CLAUSE. Any person who shall violate a 12 provision of this code or shall fail to comply with any of the requirements thereof, or who 13 shall erect, construct, alter, extend, repair, remove, demolish, use, or occupy any building, 14 structure, premises, or equipment regulated by this code in violation of an approved 15 construction document or directive of the building official or the Board of Building Appeals, 16 or of a permit or certificate issued under the provisions of this code, and shall, upon 17 conviction thereof, be punished by a fine of not more than $500, or by imprisonment not 18 exceeding 90 days, or both such fine and imprisonment. Each day that a violation continues 19 shall constitute a separate and distinct offense. 20 Page 101 of 102 Board Bill No. 59 May 11, 2018 Page 120 of 121  1 SECTION FIVE. SEVERABILITY. If a section, subsection, sentence, clause, 2 or phrase of this code is for any reason held to be unconstitutional, such decision shall not 3 affect the validity of the remaining portions of this code. 4 SECTION SIX. SAVINGS CLAUSE. That nothing in this Ordinance or in the 5 Mechanical Code hereby adopted shall be construed to affect any suit or proceeding 6 impending in any court, or any rights acquired, or liability incurred, or any cause or causes of 7 action acquired or existing under any act or ordinance hereby repealed as cited in Section 8 Two of this Ordinance; nor shall any just or legal right or remedy of any character be lost, 9 impaired, or affected by this ordinance. 10 SECTION SEVEN. EMERGENCY CLAUSE. This being an ordinance 11 necessary for the immediate preservation of the public safety, it is hereby declared to be an 12 emergency measure and shall become effective immediately upon its approval by the Mayor. 13 SECTION EIGHT. CODIFIED. It is the intent of the Board of Aldermen that 14 Sections Two, Three, and Four of this ordinance be codified in the Revised Code of the City 15 of Saint Louis. Page 102 of 102 Board Bill No. 59 May 11, 2018 Page 121 of 121