Rule 15-16-1-48.22.7 - Mechanical and Electric Systems1. Mechanical, electrical, plumbing, heating, air-conditioning, and water systems installed shall meet the requirements of local codes and ordinances as well as the applicable regulation of the licensing agency. Where there are no local codes or ordinances, the following codes and recommendations shall govern: a. National Electrical Code.b. National Plumbing Code.c. American Society of Heating, Refrigerating, and Air Conditioning Engineers, Inc.d. Recommendations of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers.e. Recommendations of American Gas Association.f. National Fire Protection Association.2. The heating of licensed facilities shall be restricted to steam, hot water, or warm air systems employing central heating plants, or Underwriters Laboratories approved electric heating. The use of portable heaters of any kind is prohibited with the following exceptions: a. Gas heaters provided they meet all of the following: i. A circulating type with a recessed enclosed flame so designed that clothing or other inflammable material cannot be ignited.ii. Equipped with a safety pilot light.iii. Properly vented to the outside.iv. Approved by American Gas Association or Underwriters Laboratories.b. An approved type of electrical heater such as wall insert type.3. Lighting (except for battery-operated emergency lighting) shall be restricted to electricity.15 Miss. Code. R. 16-1-48.22.7
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