[R.O. 2012 §530.330; Ord. No. 91-3-3 §VIII, 3-18-1991; Ord. No. 92-11-1 §VI, 2-8-1993; Ord. No. 99-2-8 §III, 3-1-1999; Ord. No. 2000-10-1 §IV, 10-9-2000; Ord. No. 05-6-5 §2, 6-6-2005; Ord. No. 2013-05-07 §9, 5-20-2013; Ord. No. 15-04-02 §2, 4-20-2015; Ord. No. 18-04-04, 4-2-2018; Ord. No. 21-09-05, 12-20-2021]
A. 
The 2018 International Plumbing Code, as published by the International Code Council, is for all intents and purposes adopted and incorporated by reference in this Chapter as if fully set forth herein, except insofar as the same may be in conflict with this Code of Ordinances in which case the more restrictive provision shall apply, except as modified in Subsection (B) hereof.
B. 
The Building Official of the City of Excelsior Springs may, in his or her discretion, allow air testing of plumbing systems in accordance with the provisions of Section 312 of the 2000 International Plumbing Code.
C. 
The following provisions coinciding with provisions of the International Plumbing Code supersede or delete, when indicated, the corresponding provisions of the International Plumbing Code:
1. 
Section 312.2 (Drainage And Vent Water Test), Exception. The water testing of sewer systems required by Section 312.2 shall not apply for construction of new single-family residences.
2. 
Section 605.2 (Lead Content Of Water Supply Pipe And Fittings), Exception.
Section 605.2.1 of the 2018 International Plumbing Code shall apply.
3. 
Section 605.15.4 (Soldered Joints), Exception.
Section 605.12.3 of the 2018 International Plumbing Code shall apply.
D. 
A copy of the 2018 International Plumbing Code is on file is on file and open for inspection of the public in the office of the City Clerk of the City of Excelsior Springs.
[R.O. 2012 §530.130; Ord. No. 5257 §6, 3-14-1955; CC 1973 §28-54]
It shall be unlawful for any person to perform the work of a plumber unless he/she shall first obtain a master plumber's certification so to do.
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Cross Reference — Licenses and business regulations, ch. 605.
[R.O. 2012 §530.140; CC 1973 §28-55]
Plumbing work done by a property owner in a residence owned and occupied by him/her as his/her home shall be expressly permitted without examination or license as a plumber; provided however, that all work and service herein named or referred to shall be subject to permit, inspection and approval in accordance with the terms of this Chapter.