The following words, terms, and phrases, when used in this article,
shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this section, except where
the context clearly indicates a different meaning:
PLUMBING
A.
All piping, fixtures, appliances, equipment, devices, and appurtenances
in connection with the water supply, water distribution, and drainage
systems, including hot water storage tanks, water softeners, and water
heaters connected with such water and drainage systems, and the installation
thereof.
B.
The construction, connection, or installation of any drain or
waste piping system from the outside or proposed outside foundation
walls of any building to the mains or other sewer system terminal
within the bounds of or beneath an area subject to easement for highway
purposes, including private domestic sewage treatment and disposal
systems, and the alteration of any such systems, drains, or waste
piping.
C.
The water service piping from the outside or proposed outside
foundation walls of any building to the main or other water utility
service terminal within bounds of or beneath an area subject to easement
for highway purposes and its connections.
D.
The water pressure systems other than municipal systems as provided
in Chs. SPS 381 to 387, Wis. Adm. Code.
E.
A plumbing and drainage system so designed and vent piping so
installed as to keep the air within the system in free circulation
and movement; to prevent with a margin of safety unequal air pressures
of such force as might blow, siphon or affect trap seals or retard
the discharge from plumbing fixtures or permit sewer air to escape
into the building; to prohibit cross-connection, contamination or
pollution of the potable water supply and distribution systems; and
to provide an adequate supply of water to properly serve, cleanse,
and operate all fixtures, equipment, appurtenances, and appliances
served by the plumbing system.
All plumbing work shall be done only by a plumber licensed by
the state for such work or his or her employees.
The plumber in charge shall notify the Plumbing Inspector whenever
any work is ready for inspection, i.e., soil, vent, underground drain,
water lines, and final inspection. All plumbing work shall be left
exposed until such time as the inspector has completed his or her
inspection. When, in the opinion of the inspector, a test in addition
to that provided in the State Plumbing Code is necessary, he or she
may require a water or air test in any part of or the entire installation.