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The 2009 North Carolina Mechanical Code is based on the 2006 International Mechanical Code and incorporates all changes approved by the North Carolina Building Code Council.
SECTION 101
GENERAL
101.1 Title. These regulations shall be known as the North Carolina Mechanical Code as adopted by the North Carolina Building Code Council on March 11, 2008, to be effective January 1, 2009. References to the International Codes shall mean the North Carolina Codes. The North Carolina amendments to the International Codes are underlined.
101.2 Scope. This code shall regulate the design, installation, maintenance, alteration and inspection of mechanical systems that are permanently installed and utilized to provide control of environmental conditions and related processes within buildings. This code shall also regulate those mechanical systems, system components, equipment and appliances specifically addressed herein. The installation of fuel gas distribution piping and equipment, fuel gas-fired appliances and fuel gas-fired appliance venting systems shall be regulated by the International Fuel Gas Code.
101.2.1 Appendices. Provisions in the appendices shall not apply unless specifically adopted or referenced in this code.
101.3 Intent. The purpose of this code is to provide minimum standards to safeguard life or limb, health, property and public welfare by regulating and controlling the design, construction, installation, quality of materials, location, operation and maintenance or use of mechanical systems.
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