§ 9-7.502. Work Exempt from Permit.

Exemptions from permit requirements of this Code shall not be deemed to grant authorization for any work to be done in any manner in violation of the provisions of this Code or any other local, state, or federal law.

Mechanical. A permit shall not be required for the following:

(a)

Portable heating appliance.

(b)

Portable ventilation equipment.

(c)

Portable cooling unit.

(d)

Steam, hot, or chilled water piping within any heating or cooling equipment regulated by this Code.

(e)

Replacement of any part that does not alter its approval or make it unsafe.

(f)

Portable evaporative cooler.

(g)

Self-contained refrigeration system containing ten (10) pounds (5 kg) or less of refrigerant and actuated by motors of one (1) horsepower (746 W) or less.

Exemption from the permit requirements of this Code shall not be deemed to grant authorization for any work to be done in violation of the provisions of the Code or any other laws or ordinances of the City of Modesto.

(Ord. 3464-C.S., § 1, effective 1-3-08; Ord. 3543-C.S., § 2, effective 1-13-11)