What I am saying is that the IPMC does not address the AC as being a hazard and requiring the AC portion to be maintained.
From the 2009 IPMC
General Comments
The primary objectives of mechanical and heating
equipment inspections are to detect, identify and abate
any condition that is a potential fire or explosion hazard;
is a potential cause of asphyxiation or carbon monoxide
poisoning; poses the risk of physical injury to an occupant;
prevents the equipment from adequately performing
its intended function; or that otherwise endangers the
occupants or the structure.
From the Purpose section
The purpose of Chapter 6 is to establish minimum performance
requirements for electrical and mechanical facilities
and to establish minimum standards for the safety
of such facilities.
The intent of Chapter 6 is to abate any potential fire or explosion hazard;
is a potential cause of asphyxiation or carbon monoxide poisoning.
No where in the IPMC does it specify that the house has to be "cooled" to a specific temperature. I don't like it either but in my opinion you cannot require the AC to work as intended. Only the heating!
From the 2009 IPMC
General Comments
The primary objectives of mechanical and heating
equipment inspections are to detect, identify and abate
any condition that is a potential fire or explosion hazard;
is a potential cause of asphyxiation or carbon monoxide
poisoning; poses the risk of physical injury to an occupant;
prevents the equipment from adequately performing
its intended function; or that otherwise endangers the
occupants or the structure.
From the Purpose section
The purpose of Chapter 6 is to establish minimum performance
requirements for electrical and mechanical facilities
and to establish minimum standards for the safety
of such facilities.
The intent of Chapter 6 is to abate any potential fire or explosion hazard;
is a potential cause of asphyxiation or carbon monoxide poisoning.
No where in the IPMC does it specify that the house has to be "cooled" to a specific temperature. I don't like it either but in my opinion you cannot require the AC to work as intended. Only the heating!