A.
No building or premises shall be connected with any
sewer without first obtaining a permit from the Plumbing Subcode Official.
No building or premises shall be connected to any septic disposal
system without first obtaining a certificate or permit from the Board
of Health.
A.
Notice upon completion. The master plumber shall promptly
notify the Plumbing Subcode Official when plumbing and drainage work
of any building or portion thereof is completed and ready for inspection
and testing.
B.
Timing. All inspections and tests required by this section shall be made as soon as possible after notification as provided for by § 228-9A, provided that the Plumbing Subcode Official shall not be required to make any inspections under this chapter on Saturdays, Sundays or legal holidays, nor after 4:00 p.m. on any working day, except in case of emergency.
C.
Types and extent of tests. The water or air pressure
test shall be used for testing plumbing work in the presence of the
Plumbing Subcode Official. Such tests shall include all soils, drains,
waterlines, vent pipes and joints.
D.
Person responsible. All tests required by this section
shall be made by and at the expense of the master plumber installing
the work.
E.
Defective work. All defective work shall be made tight
and all openings made impervious to gases. Defective pipes and fittings
shall be removed and replaced by sound pipes and fittings.
F.
Uninspected work. Any plumbing and drainage system
installed and covered without notice to the Plumbing Subcode Official
shall be uncovered by the master plumber for inspection and examination
by such officer.
G.
Inspection certificate. Following inspection and approval
as provided for by this section, a certificate shall be affixed by
the Plumbing Subcode Official to a prominent place on the premises.
