The purpose of this Article is to provide basic
and uniform minimum standards and rules governing the practice, trade
or business of plumbing within the City of Watertown, New York, in
order to ensure the safety, health and welfare of the occupants and
users, the general public or persons passing near or living in the
vicinity of all building and their accessory structures.
These standards and rules shall apply to all
new installations, alterations, rearrangements, repairs or replacements
to the plumbing and drainage facilities inside of or connecting to
any building or structure within the boundary lines of the City of
Watertown, New York.
[Amended 12-1-1986 by L.L. No. 1-1986; 6-15-1992; 8-15-2016 by L.L. No.
2-2016]
Each plumber having a certificate of competency
and conducting a legitimate plumbing business in the City of Watertown
shall be issued a yearly license, said license to expire June 30.
An annual fee will be paid as established at least annually by the
Watertown City Council through a budget resolution that adopts a City
Fees and Charges Schedule. Said schedule shall be available to the
public at the office of the Watertown City Clerk.
[Amended 12-1-1986 by L.L. No. 1-1986]
It shall be the duty of the Inspector of Plumbing
to inspect all plumbing and drainage done in the City of Watertown,
New York, and to enforce the provisions of the State Uniform Fire
Prevention and Building Code applicable to plumbing and of this chapter.