Except where the context clearly requires a literal interpretation
of the provisions of this chapter, which is hereby declared to be
remedial, it shall be construed liberally to secure the beneficial
interests and purposes thereof: public safety, health and welfare,
and safety to life and property.
Surface drainage from parking fields, open grass areas, streets,
highways and roads, when connected through a system of piping, is
not subject to this chapter, even though piping is involved. This
does not, however, exclude connections to surface drainage systems
of house roofs, areas and downspouts or leaders.
No new plumbing or drainage work, nor the extension or alteration
of existing plumbing or drainage installations, shall be undertaken
or performed hereafter except in conformance with the provisions of
this chapter.
[Amended 8-28-1984; 3-12-1991 by L.L. No. 1-1991; 10-16-2012 by L.L. No.
3-2012]
Plumbing installations shall be made in accordance with the
standards prescribed in the State Uniform Fire Prevention and Building
Code.
The right of all water districts or other municipal water suppliers
and of private water companies to control the sizes and types of materials
to be used for water supply purposes between the original source of
supply and house side of the meter which measures water consumption
by any individual consumer of water is hereby recognized. Any repair
or replacement of such materials, performed between the original source
of supply and the curb cock on a line leading to an individual consumer
may be done by the water district, other municipal water supplier
or private water company or their respective agents, without obtaining
the permit required by this chapter, however, the foregoing provision
shall not excuse the failure to obtain any other permit or license
otherwise required, and nothing contained in this section shall be
construed to excuse a plumber or person employed by any person other
than a water district, other municipal water supplier or private water
company, from compliance with the provisions of this chapter.
[Amended 10-16-2012 by L.L. No. 3-2012]
All fees required by this chapter will be charged according
to the amounts indicated for each type of application on the Fee Schedule
as determined by the Commissioner of Planning and Development.