The International Plumbing Code, 2012 Edition, published by the International Code Council, Inc., is hereby adopted by reference and made part of this article as though set out in full herein; provided that whenever any provisions of the International Plumbing Code shall conflict with the provisions of the City Code or any other City ordinance, the provisions of the City Code or such City ordinance shall govern. One copy of the Plumbing Code shall be on file at the office of the Municipal Clerk and available for public inspection at any reasonable time. The provisions of the Plumbing Code shall be controlling throughout the municipality and throughout its zoning jurisdiction.
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Editor's Note: Amended at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General Provisions, Art. I).
The International Plumbing Code, 2012 Edition, is amended and changed in the following respects:
A. 
Chapter 1, Scope and Administration.
(1) 
Section 101, General; 101.1, Title. Insert: "City of Seward, Nebraska."
(2) 
Section 106, Permits.
(a) 
106.6.2, Fee Schedule. Fees for the following shall be set from time to time by the City Council.[1]
Base permit
Residential package (includes two baths, kitchen, laundry)
Additional bath unit
Drinking unit (RO)
Water conditioning unit
Water heater (replacement)
Hot water heat system
Garbage disposal
Water closet
Sinks - kitchen, laundry or bar
Lavatories
Tub or shower
Lawn sprinklers
Commercial fees to remain:
$0 to $500
$500.01 to $5,000
$5,000.01 to $10,000
$10,000.01 to $50,000
$50,000.01 to $100,000
Over $100,000
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Editor's Note: Amended at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General Provisions, Art. I).
(b) 
Section 106.6.3, Fee refunds:
[1] 
#2: Insert 80%.
[2] 
#3: Insert 80%.
(3) 
Section 107, Inspections and Testing. Add to Section 107.4:
Exceptions. In cases where it would be impractical to provide the aforementioned water or air tests, or for minor installations and repairs, the administrative authority, at its discretion, may make such inspections as it deems advisable in order to assure itself that the work has been performed in accordance with the intent of this code. The administrative authority may waive the requirement for any water or air test; however, it shall be contractor's responsibility to assure that all systems installed are free from any leakage.
(4) 
Section 108, Violations.
(a) 
Section 108.4.
[1] 
Violations. Insert "misdemeanor" for specific offense.
[2] 
Penalties.
[a] 
Insert: $500 for amount.
[b] 
Insert: "six months" for number of days.
(b) 
Section 108.5, Stop work orders. Insert: $100 for "not less than" amount; and $500 for "or more than" amount.
(5) 
Section 109, Means of Appeal, is repealed (see Article XIV).
B. 
Chapter 3, General Regulations; Section 305, Protection of Pipes and Plumbing System Components; Section 305.4.1, Sewer depth: (See Seward County requirements for private sewage disposal.)
C. 
Chapter 6, Water Supply and Distribution; Section 608, Protection of Potable Water Supply; Section 608.6, Cross-connection control. Replace: Cross-connection control shall be provided per Chapter 390, Water, Article II, Backflow and Cross-Connections, of the Seward Municipal Code.
D. 
Chapter 7, Sanitary Drainage; Section 710, Drainage System Sizing. Add:
Section 710.3 Size of drainage piping
The minimum size of the main horizontal drainage pipe shall be four inches, and additional, in the case of vertical drainage pipes, in accordance with their length.
E. 
Chapter 9, Vents; Section 903, Vent Terminals; Section 903.1, Roof extension. Insert: 12 inches.