A-305.2.4 Mechanical and Fuel Gas Permits

Specific requirements for mechanical and fuel gas permits include the items or data set forth in A-305.2.4.1 through A-305.2.4.4. Other requirements for mechanical and fuel gas permit application construction documents are found in the appropriate sections of the technical codes.

The construction documents shall be of sufficient clarity to indicate the location, nature, and extent of the work proposed and show in detail that the work will conform to the provisions of the mechanical and fuel gas codes and relevant laws, rules and regulations, as determined by the code official.

Supporting documentation shall be required to detail compliance with energy conservation requirements.

Information on the associated building permit for the project, where applicable.

The following approvals of departments of the City of Philadelphia and/or the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania shall be required before a mechanical or fuel gas permit may be issued:

1. Philadelphia Streets Department. Philadelphia Streets Department approval is required for any encroachments, as per Title 11 of the Philadelphia Code.
2. Pennsylvania Department of Health. Pursuant to the UCC, Pennsylvania Department of Health approval is required for healthcare facilities.
3. Philadelphia Historical Commission. Philadelphia Historical Commission approval is required for the placement of any equipment on the exterior of properties listed on the Philadelphia Register of Historic Places, in accordance with Title 14 of the Philadelphia Code.
4. Philadelphia Department of Public Health approval is required for parking garage ventilation systems.