This chapter shall be known and cited as the "Plumbing Code
for the Borough of Dallastown, York County, Pennsylvania." It shall
be administered by the Borough Council of Dallastown.
As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the
meanings indicated:
CODE
This chapter, as amended, together with the BOCA Basic Plumbing
Code and any rule or regulation promulgated hereunder by the Borough
Council of Dallastown.
MASTER PLUMBER
A person to whom a current valid master plumber's license
has been issued by the Borough of Dallastown in accordance with the
provisions of this Code.
OFFICIAL COPY
A copy of the BOCA Basic Plumbing Code marked with the words
"Dallastown Borough Official Copy" and appropriately amended so as
to reflect any differences with the code, shall be deemed to be an
official copy of the code.
PLUMBING INSPECTOR
A person hired by the Borough Council of Dallastown to perform
the duties as assigned in the Code.
Application for new license shall be made in the handwriting
of the applicant on a proper form supplied by the Plumbing Inspector.
The applicant shall state the type of work, together with a description
of and a reference to substantial jobs performed. The application
shall be accompanied by one or more letters from former employers
certifying to the applicant's character, qualifications and fitness
to receive the license applied for. The application shall be accompanied
by the prescribed fees.
All licenses issued hereunder shall expire on December 31 of
each year and may be renewed by filing an application for renewal
with the Plumbing Inspector and the payment of the applicable fee
between December 1 and December 31.
Plumbing permits will only be granted to a master plumber, duly
licensed in Dallastown Borough.
Fees for examination and licenses shall be set from time to
time by resolution of the Sewer Authority.
The Sewer Authority shall make such rules and regulations in
furtherance of the purpose of this code and not inconsistent with
the specific provisions of this code for installation, repair or alteration
of water-cooled air-conditioning systems, water treatment equipment
and such other water-operated devices as it may deem necessary to
properly protect the water supply system.
The Plumbing Inspector shall condemn any plumbing material or
equipment which is so worn, damaged, defective or constructed as to
constitute a sanitary or safety hazard, and such condemned material
or equipment shall not be reused for plumbing purposes. Where, in
the opinion of the Plumbing Inspector, condemned material or equipment
should be destroyed to prevent its reuse, he may order such destruction.
[Amended 4-13-1998 by Ord. No. 432]
Any person violating any of the provisions of this chapter shall,
upon conviction thereof, be punishable by a fine of not more than
$600, plus costs of prosecution, and in default of payment of such
fine and costs by imprisonment for not more than 30 days.
This chapter shall apply to all of Dallastown Borough.