What is the Mechanical Code?
The mechanical code controls the design, installation, maintenance, alteration, and inspection of mechanical systems, including heating systems, ventilating systems, steam and hot water heating systems, process piping, boilers and pressure vessels, appliances utilizing gas, liquid or solid fuel, chimneys and vents, mechanical refrigeration systems, fireplaces, barbecues, incinerators, crematories, fire suppression systems, air pollution control systems, and system utilizing solar or geothermal energy.
The purpose of the mechanical code is to provide adequate requirements considered essential for the safe installation of all mechanical equipment in order to protect the public safety, health and welfare. The Mechanical Code controls the design, installation, maintenance, alteration and inspection of all mechanical systems, including heating, ventilating, steam and hot water heating, process piping, boilers and pressure vessels, appliances utilizing gas, liquid or solid fuel, chimneys and vents, mechanical refrigeration systems, fireplaces, barbecues, fire suppression and systems utilizing solar or geothermal energy.
The mechanical code regulates the design, installation, maintenance, and alteration of mechanical systems, including heating systems, ventilation systems, steam and hot water heating systems, process piping, boilers and pressure vessels, appliances using gas, liquid or solid fuel, chimneys and vents, mechanical refrigeration systems, fireplaces, incinerators, crematories, fire suppression systems, air pollution control systems and systems using solar or geothermal energy. The City of Lansing enforces the 2006 Edition of the Michigan Mechanical Code.
