[Ord. No. 74, 5-7-2008]
(a)
No plumbing installation shall be performed within or on any building,
structured or premises, publicly or privately owned, nor shall any
alteration or addition be made to any such existing equipment without
a permit having first been secured from the Secretary of the Plumbing
Board.
(b)
A separate permit shall be required for each separate building or
installation in which plumbing work is to be done.
(c)
A permit is required for the installation of any new or replacement
piping system for the purpose of installing specific Appliances, as
defined in Chapter 6 of the Fuel Gas Code of New York State, or any
piece of equipment that uses fuel gas.
(d)
Application for a plumbing permit shall be made to the Secretary,
on forms provided for that purpose, by the holder of the master's
license who is to supervise the work and installation for which the
permit is sought.
(e)
Each application for a plumbing permit shall be accompanies by two
copies of plans and specifications which shall generally include the
following information:
(1)
The nature and character of the work to be performed and the
materials to be incorporated.
(2)
A plot plan, drawn to scale, showing the location and size of
all proposed and existing construction and all plumbing systems to
be installed, the distance of the construction and systems from lot
lines and with widths and grades of adjoining streets, walks and alleys.
(3)
All plumbing plans and specifications must be sufficiently detailed
to indicate the complete plumbing system for each project. Such items
as size, kind and weight of pipes and kind of traps, closets and fixtures
to be used must be clearly stated.
(4)
Plans and specifications shall bear the signature of the person
responsible for the design and drawings. Where required by Article
145 (§ 7200 et seq.) or 147 (§ 7300 et seq.) of
the Education Law, the plans and specifications shall bear the seal
and signature of a licensed architect or a licensed professional engineer.
(5)
The application for a permit shall include the correct address,
the type of occupancy or occupancies, and the name of the owner of
the premises.
(f)
The Commissioner may waive the requirements for filing plans and
specifications for minor alterations and issue a plumbing permit so
stating.
(g)
Amendments, if any, to the application or the plans and specifications
accompanying the application shall be filed with the Secretary prior
to the commencement of the change of work,
(h)
The Commissioner may make inspections of all new and additional plumbing
installations and reinspection of all existing plumbing installations.
(i)
The Commissioner shall make all inspections which are necessary or
proper for the carrying out of the Commissioner's duties.
(j)
No permit required by his division shall be issued to any person
other than a holder of a license of the grade necessary to entitle
the holder to lawfully do or supervise the work to be done by virtue
of the permit.
(k)
The issuance of a permit shall not be construed as approval of plans,
specifications or schedules or of work contemplated by the permit.
(l)
If no work has been done at the end of three calendar months from
the date of the issuance of a permit required by this division, the
permit shall be null and void from and after the expiration of the
three-month period.
[Ord. No. 74, 5-7-2008]
(a)
The following fees shall be paid at the time of filing an application
for a plumbing permit. The fees shall be based upon the valuation
of the work to be performed:
[Amended 11-3-2010 by Ord. No. 214]
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Up to $1,000
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$25
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For each additional $1,000
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$3
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(b)
The City, the Utica Board of Education, the county, the state and
the United States of America shall be exempt from paying any fee for
any plumbing permit.
[Ord. No. 74, 5-7-2008]
(a)
The Commissioner shall examine or cause to be examined all applications
for permits and the plans, specifications and documents filed with
the application to ensure compliance. The Commissioner shall approve
or disapprove the application within 60 days from the date of submission
of the application.
(b)
Upon approval of the application and receipt of the fees the Secretary
shall issue a plumbing permit to the applicant. All permits shall
be signed by the Commissioner.
(c)
Upon approval of the application, both sets of plans and specifications
shall be endorsed with the word "approved." One set of approved plans
and specifications shall be retained in the files of the Commissioner,
and the other set shall be returned to the applicant together with
the plumbing permit. The approved plans and specifications shall be
kept by the applicant at the building site and available for inspection
by the Commissioner at all reasonable times.
(d)
If the application, plans, specifications or other documents describe
proposed work which does not conform to the requirements of this article,
the Commissioner shall disapprove the application and shall return
the plans and specifications to the applicant. Upon the request of
the applicant, the Commissioner shall transmit the refusal, together
with the reasons for refusal, to the applicant in writing.
[Ord. No. 74, 5-7-2008]
The Commissioner may revoke a plumbing permit when the Commissioner
finds:
(1)
That there has been any false statement or misrepresentation as to
a material fact in the application, plans or specifications on which
the permit was based.
(2)
That the permit was issued in error and should not have been issued
in accordance with the applicable law.
(3)
That the work allowed under the permit is not being performed in
accordance with the provisions of the application, plans or specifications.
(4)
The person to whom a permit has been issued fails or refuses to comply
with a stop order issued by the Commissioner.
[Ord. No. 74, 5-7-2008]
(a)
The inspector shall make all inspections that are necessary or proper
for the inspector to perform assigned duties. The inspector or the
inspector's authorized representative may make inspections of all
new and additional plumbing installations and reinspections of all
existing plumbing installations.
(b)
The Commissioner shall be notified by the plumber when inspection
is desired. The Commissioner shall make the inspection within 24 hours,
exclusive of Sundays and holidays, after the time specified. Final
inspection shall be made as soon as practical. Telephone requests
for inspection will be accepted by the Commissioner or the Secretary.
(c)
When any part of a plumbing installation is to be concealed from
view by replacement of permanent parts of the building, the plumber
installing the plumbing shall notify the Commissioner of the conditions.
If any portion of the installation has been covered before being inspected,
that portion shall be immediately uncovered upon the direction of
the Commissioner. If the Commissioner has not completed the inspection
within three days after notification, the plumber may cover the work
and consider the work to be approved, provided the plumber filed with
the Commissioner, a written statement that inspection was not made
within the time mentioned in this subsection.
(d)
All soil, waste and ventilation pipes, building drains and laterals,
lead bends, concealed traps and all similar rough work shall be tested
with a water or air test in the presence of the Commissioner. Potable
water systems shall be tested at 200 per square inch with air or water
tests. The water test shall be applied by closing all openings of
the system and completely filling the system with water up to a ten-foot
head. The air test shall be allowed only when water is not available
or when there is danger of freezing. All leaks shall be made tight.
Defective work or material shall be replaced and the test applied
again.
(e)
Upon completion of the entire plumbing installation, the plumber
shall apply for final inspection.
(f)
No alteration or addition shall be made to the installation after
inspection has been completed without first obtaining the approval
of the Commissioner.
(g)
Schedule of fees for plumbing inspections:
(1)
Residential construction—New construction, alterations
and additions.
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Minimum charge: $35, to include the following:
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One bathroom of three fixtures;
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One hot water tank;
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One kitchen sink;
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One washing machine;
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One dishwasher.
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The above will include two visits during a maximum period of
120 days. Each fixture over the minimum will be an additional cost
of $3.
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(2)
Commercial construction—New construction, alterations
and additions.
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Formula: Base price plus cost, plus extra visits.
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a.
Fixture unit computed from N.Y.S. Code Table 1-903.
b.
Base price per job from chart set forth herein below.
c.
Cost per fixture unit will be $3.
d.
Number of visits allowed at no extra charge total charge divided
by 40.
e.
Cost per extra visits over allowed visits.
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Chart
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Fixture Units
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Base
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Extra Visits
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1 to 50
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$50
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$40
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51 to 75
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$75
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$30
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Over 75
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$100
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$20
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(3)
Water service, sewer and storm laterals: $100.
[Amended 11-3-2010 by Ord. No. 214]
[Ord. No. 74, 5-7-2008]
If the completed plumbing installation is found to be in full
compliance with this article, other applicable ordinances, rules and
regulations and the laws of the state, the Commissioner shall issue
a certificate of approval.
[Ord. No. 74, 5-7-2008]
This article shall not be constructed to affect the responsibility
or liability of any person owning, operating, controlling or installing
any plumbing installation, for damages to persons or property caused
by any defect in the equipment or in the installation of the equipment
nor shall any duly designated plumbing inspector of the City, any
member of the Plumbing Board of the City or the City assume any liability
for inspections, reinspections, the issuances of permits or the issuances
of licenses.
