[Ord. 1159-2009, 9-21-2009]
This chapter shall be known as the "Plumbing Code of the City of Tahlequah" and may be cited as such.
[Ord. 1278-2019, 4-15-2019]
A. 
A certain document, one copy of which is on file in the office of the City building inspector, being marked and designated as the 2015 International Plumbing Code as published by the International Code Council, be and is hereby adopted as the Plumbing Code of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Tahlequah in the State of Oklahoma; for the control of buildings and structures as herein provided; and each and all of the regulations, provisions, penalties, conditions and terms of said International Plumbing Code, are hereby referred to, adopted and made a part hereof as if fully set out in this section, with the additions, insertions, deletions and changes, if any, prescribed in Section 5-202.1 of this chapter.
B. 
The International Plumbing Code shall be enforced by the building inspector of the City of Tahlequah. The term "code official," wherever found in the International Plumbing Code, shall mean the building inspector of the City of Tahlequah.
[Ord. 1159-2009, 9-21-2009]
Additions, insertions and changes to the Plumbing Code shall be as made by the City from time to time.
[Ord. 1002-2003, 3-26-2003]
A. 
No permit shall be valid until such fees as are established from time to time by the City shall have been paid; nor shall an amendment to a permit be approved until the additional fees, if any, shall have been paid.
B. 
If any person commences any work on a plumbing installation before obtaining the necessary permit from the City, he shall be subject to the penalty prescribed herein.
C. 
Sewer connection fees shall be as are from time to time prescribed by the City.
D. 
Water connection fees shall be as are from time to time prescribed by the City.
E. 
Building sewers and water service pipes shall connect to the public sewer and water main only at such points as may be designated by the proper Municipal authority.
[Ord. 1002-2003, 3-26-2003]
A. 
No plumbing contractor shall perform plumbing work within the City limits until such contractor shall have secured a license as herein provided, and shall have provided proof of the issuance of a State of Oklahoma license to such contractor.
B. 
Upon proof of the issuance of the State of Oklahoma license, a plumbing contractor desiring to do such work shall secure from the City Clerk a nontransferable license which shall run until March 31 next succeeding its issuance, unless sooner revoked. Such contractor obtaining a license shall pay an initial license fee of $300 and an annual license fee of $50 to the City Clerk.
C. 
No plumbing journeyman shall perform plumbing work within the City limits until such journeyman shall have secured a license as herein provided, and shall have provided proof of the issuance of a state of Oklahoma license to such journeyman.
D. 
Upon proof of the issuance of the state of Oklahoma license, a plumbing journeyman desiring to do such work shall secure from the City Clerk a nontransferable license which shall run until March 31 next succeeding its issuance, unless sooner revoked. Such journeyman obtaining a license shall pay an initial license fee of $50 and an annual license fee of $25 to the City Clerk.
E. 
The annual license issued pursuant to this section shall be for the period April 1 to March 31 of the succeeding year.
F. 
Nothing herein contained shall be construed as prohibiting an individual from doing plumbing work on his or her own residence or as requiring an individual to have a license to do plumbing work on his or her own residence. However, all such work must be done in conformity with all other provisions of this chapter, including those relating to permits, inspections, and fees.
[Ord. 1002-2003, 3-26-2003]
A. 
The plumbing inspector shall collect for the cost of plumbing and sewer inspection the following fees: $20 per inspection within the corporate City limits and $25 per inspection outside of the corporate City limits. The applications shall be on the forms provided and approved by the plumbing inspector. Upon payment of the above fee and the approval of the plumbing inspector, the permit will be issued.
B. 
Work performed for which a permit has been issued that does not meet the approval of the plumbing inspector is subject to a reinspection fee of $30.
C. 
It is unlawful for any person to install or cause to be installed any fixtures requiring connections with any water line of the City without having procured permission for the same from the plumbing inspector and without first having obtained a permit from the City for a particular job to be installed.
[Ord. 1002-2003, 3-26-2003]
A. 
After adequate opportunity for a hearing, the City council may revoke the license of a plumbing contractor or of a plumbing journeyman for any of the following causes:
1. 
Serious or repeated violations of the laws, ordinances, or other regulations relating to plumbing installations;
2. 
Grossly unethical conduct in connection with the plumbing trade or business;
3. 
Poor workmanship or service; or
4. 
Installing inferior or substandard materials, fixtures, or equipment.
B. 
A request that the license be revoked may be presented to the council or by the plumbing inspector or by any aggrieved person.
[Ord. 1002-2003, 3-26-2003]
This chapter shall not be construed as imposing upon the City any liability or responsibility for damages to any person injured by any defect in any plumbing or appliance mentioned herein, or by installation thereof, nor shall the City be held as assuming any such liability or responsibility by reason of the inspection authorized hereunder or the certificate of approval issued by the inspector.
[Ord. 1002-2003, 3-26-2003]
All inspections contemplated under this chapter shall apply to those installations made by a department or agency of the City.