The purpose of this chapter is to provide basic and uniform
plumbing regulations in terms of performance objectives implemented
by specific requirements, establishing reasonable safeguards for sanitation
in and adjacent to buildings to protect the public health against
the hazards of inadequate facilities.
All plumbing work performed in the County in, about or in connection
with any building must conform with this chapter and the regulations
of the State Department of Health and Mental Hygiene. All indoor plumbing
fixtures must be installed under the supervision of a master plumber
licensed in the County and the state. Installation of approved wells,
septic tanks, seepage pits or tile fields must be done under the supervision
of a licensed master plumber unless the work is performed by the property
owner himself or by a person of such knowledge and training as to
warrant specific authorization by the County Health Department.
A.Â
The Division of Permits and Inspections hall be notified by the plumber
to perform an inspection before covering any indoor or outdoor underground
installations and rough plumbing work. The Plumbing Inspector shall
be requested by the plumber to perform a final inspection at such
time as all plumbing work is complete.
[Amended 8-18-2015 by Bill No. 2015-14; 11-20-2019 by Bill No. 2019-16]
B.Â
Inspections for plumbing installations can only be scheduled by the
individual or his or her representative who acquired the plumbing
permit.
C.Â
A notice of at least 24 hours is required to schedule any inspection.
D.Â
All connections to a municipal water or sewer line shall be inspected
by the Cecil County Department of Public Works or any municipality
which regulates such lines or their agent prior to covering of the
work performed.
[Amended 11-20-2019 by Bill No. 2019-16]
All fees shall be established by resolution of the Cecil County
Council as provided for by law. Copies of the fee schedule will be
available in the office of the Cecil County Council and the Division
of Permits and Inspections.
[Amended 11-13-2012 by Ord. No. 2012-12]
The County Executive, in accordance with the Charter, shall
annually appoint a County Plumbing Board, which shall consist of three
members made up of a representative of the Master Plumbers Association
of the County, the County Health Officer, an architect, engineer,
or builder and/or any combination thereof. Said County Plumbing Board
shall meet at the request of the Chairman or when it is deemed necessary
to resolve disputes concerning plumbing installations. It shall hear
and decide all questions in dispute between property owners, or their
agents, and the Plumbing Inspector. Said County Plumbing Board shall
act as an advisor to the County with respect to the administration
and enforcement of the provisions of this chapter. Any person, firm
or corporation aggrieved by the decision of the County Plumbing Board
may appeal to the Circuit Court for Cecil County.
