[Ord. #1425 § 1]
A Code regulating the installation, maintenance, repair and
control of the plumbing of buildings, and the connection thereof with
outside sewers, cesspools or other receptacles, regulating the practice
of plumbing and the issuance of licenses to practice plumbing is hereby
established pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 275, P.L. of 1948.
A copy of the code is annexed hereto and made a part hereof without
the inclusion of the text thereof herein.
[Ord. #1425 § 2]
The code established and adopted by this chapter is described
and commonly known as the "Plumbing Code of New Jersey (1953)." The
provisions of the Code are adopted with the following exceptions.
[Ord. #1425]
[Ord. #1425 SE500]
a.
Section 5-1.1 is amended by striking out the following: "three single laundry trays or three lavatories" and inserting in place thereof "two single laundry trays or two lavatories."
b.
Section 5.2.2 is amended by striking out the following: "Combination
sink and laundry tray ...... 1 1/2 inches and inserting in place
thereof "Combination sink and laundry tray ...... two inches."
c.
Section 5.3.4 is amended by striking out the following words: "are
not required. When used, they."
[Ord. #1425 SE900]
a.
Section 9.1.2 is amended by adding the following: "No copper is to
be installed underground."
b.
Section 9.1.3(a) is amended by striking out the following: "bituminized
fiber sewer pipe."
c.
Section 9.1.4 is amended by adding the following: "No iron bends
shall be used above basement unless in a concrete building."
[Ord. #1425 § 3]
Three copies of the "Plumbing Code of New Jersey (1953)," similarly
marked, have been placed on file in the office of the clerk of this
Town and will remain on file in such office for the use and examination
of the public.
[Ord. #1425 § 4]
In connection with the provisions of this section and the Code
hereby established and adopted as part hereof, the following fees
shall be charged and received:
a.
For the examination of any applicant for license as master plumber,
$50.
b.
For the issuance of first license, $25, and annual renewal of a license
as master plumber, $5.
c.
For the issuance of a permit for a proposed plumbing construction
or alteration, $2. For each additional fixture the fees shall be pursuant
to the following schedule:
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1 to 5 fixtures
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$4
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6 to 10 fixtures
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$6
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11 to 14 fixtures
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$9
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15 to 19 fixtures
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$12
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20 to 25 fixtures
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$15
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Each additional 10 fixtures
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$5
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For the replacement of fixtures, the fee shall be $1 for each
fixture replaced.
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d.
For each reinspection of plumbing caused by the failure of a licensee
to comply with the provisions of the Code or permit issued, $2.
e.
For each inspection of septic tank installation, $5.
f.
For each inspection of house sewer connection to street, $2.
[Ord. #1425 § 5]
Where a corporation applies for a master plumber's license,
the application for the license shall be made by the president thereof,
but he may designate a member of the corporation as its constituted
representative who shall have supervision of the plumbing work done
by it. The license shall become void upon severing by the member or
employee of his connection with the corporation.
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[Ord. #1425 § 6]
A permit is required to install plumbing, as provided under
7-17 including 7-17.4, of the State Code, for all dwellings, schools,
public buildings, manufacturing plants and warehouses.
[Ord. #1425 § 7]
When a permit is issued to an owner to install plumbing work,
as provided under 14.1.3 of the State Code, the owner shall comply
with all the requirements of the State Code applicable to master plumbers.
[Ord. #1425 § 8]
When a permit is issued to install plumbing work, appliances
or any equipment that is to be connected to the water and sewer system,
as provided under 14.1.3 of the State Code, the person or corporation
shall comply with all requirements and regulations of the Code applicable
to master plumbers.
[Ord. #1425 § 9]
The Township Council may adopt such rules and regulations which
they deem necessary with this chapter and the Code established hereunder
which do not conflict therewith.
[Ord. #1425 §§ 10, 11]
Nothing contained in this section shall apply to any public
utility subject to regulation by the Board of Public Utility Commissioners
of the State of New Jersey, nor to any of its employees while engaged
in the ordinary conduct of its business. A permit shall be obtained
by such utility for the installation of new equipment, but no permit
shall be necessary with regard to maintenance or repair.
[Ord. #643]
In lieu of the bond required there may be filed an association
bond of an approved master plumbers' association, in such form and
amount as shall be acceptable to the Township Council, provided the
master plumbers' association shall file a properly executed certificate
that the person to be covered by the bond is at the time a member
in good standing, and if at any time thereafter such person ceases
for any reason to be a member of the association, that fact shall
be immediately communicated in writing to the Township Council.
