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This chapter is the Village of Whitefish Bay Plumbing Code, which code applies to and governs all plumbing installations and used to promote the public health, safety, and general welfare of the citizens of the Village of Whitefish Bay, Wisconsin.
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This chapter shall supersede any previous Village ordinance, rules or regulations and shall repeal all parts thereof that may be inconsistent with this chapter. If there is any conflict between this chapter and any applicable statute, the state statute shall be controlling.
The materials, design, construction, reconstruction, installation, and alteration of all plumbing, piping and drainage shall conform to the Wisconsin Administrative Code. Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, the Village of Whitefish Bay adopts Wisconsin Statue (Wis. Stat.) Chs. 145 and 147, the Wisconsin Administrative Code Chs. SPS 302 and 305, the Uniform Dwelling Code Chs. SPS 320 to 325, Commercial Building Code Chs. SPS 361 to 366 and the Wisconsin State Plumbing Code (State Plumbing Code) Chs. SPS 381 to 387, and the Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District (MMSD) Rules.
As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the meanings indicated:
BOARD OF APPEALS
Reviews requests for zoning code variances in addition to appeals of administrative decisions made by the Village of Whitefish Bay officials.
BUILDING
A structure for support, shelter or enclosure of persons or property.
BUILDING DRAIN
The horizontal private building piping within or under a building, installed below the lowest fixture or the lowest flow level from which fixtures can drain by gravity to the private sanitary sewer lateral.
DOWNSPOUT or ROOF DRAIN
The piping to carry rainwater from a roof to ground or storm sewer.
MASTER PLUMBER
A licensed person who is responsible for the installation or modification of plumbing.
MMSD
Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District that receives the conveyed wastewater flows from the Village publicly owned sanitary sewer system.
PLUMBING
For the purpose of this code and as defined in the Ch. 145, Wis. Stats., plumbing is all piping, fixtures, pipe fitting, appliances, devices and appurtenances in connection with water and wastewater drainage systems. This includes the construction, connection, installation, service or repair of the piping systems.
PRIVATE SANITARY SEWER LATERAL
The section of private sanitary sewer pipe that carries wastewater and liquid waste from the building drain to the Village sanitary sewer main. The defined limits are from the building drain to and including the connection to the Village sanitary sewer main. Also defined as "building sewer" by the State Plumbing Code.
RIGHT-OF-WAY (ROW)
The Village property owned by the Village typically aligned with street or alley infrastructure.
SANITARY SEWER MAIN
The publicly owned sanitary sewer piping system that receives and conveys flows of wastewater, sewage and liquid waste from the private sanitary sewer laterals. Also referred to as "Village public sanitary sewer main."
SANITARY SEWER OVERFLOW (SSO)
A release of untreated or partially treated wastewater from a municipal sanitary sewer system.
SANITARY SEWER SYSTEM
The Village structures, conduits, and sanitary sewer mains by which wastewater is collected, treated and disposed of, except plumbing inside and in connection with buildings service and private sanitary sewer laterals.
STATE PLUMBING CODE
The Wisconsin Administrative Code chapters that are applicable to plumbing code, Chs. SPS 381 to 387.
STORM SEWER
A drain or storm sewer for conveying surface water, groundwater, subsurface water or unpolluted water from any source.
VILLAGE
The Village of Whitefish Bay, Wisconsin.
VILLAGE PUBLIC SEWER
The publicly owned sanitary sewer piping system; see also "sanitary sewer main."
WASTEWATER
All wastewater, whether treated or untreated, discharged into or permitted to enter the sanitary sewer system.
WISCONSIN ADMINISTRATIVE CODE
The Wisconsin administrative rules and have the force of the law via the authority that comes from statues and the Wisconsin Constitution.
WISCONSIN STATUE (WIS. STAT.)
A compilation of the general laws of the state of Wisconsin currently in effect.
The Director of Building Services shall have the general management, operation, and responsibility for the plumbing and plumbing installations including permitting, installation, and inspection. Except where otherwise provided in this code, the management, operation, and responsibility of private sanitary sewer lateral for the Village is vested in the Director of Public Works or designated representative.
The Village authorized representatives shall be permitted to gain access to all properties, at reasonable hours of the day, to enter the premises or buildings to ensure code compliance. In the event of withdrawal of consent, the Village may terminate sanitary sewer and water services.
No plumber or pipefitter will be permitted to do any plumbing or pipe-fitting work in connection with the sanitary sewer system and plumbing and drainage without first receiving a license from the State of Wisconsin, with the exception as defined in § 20-8.
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A plumbing permit is required for any plumbing work performed and permits must be obtained prior to performing any work. Exceptions to the permit requirements are as followed:
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Emergency work requires a permit, however the permit does not need to be obtained prior to performing any work. Notification of the emergency work must occur prior to performing any emergency work. All emergency work shall be reported to either the Director of Public Works or Director of Building Services depending upon the responsibility. All work shall be done in accordance with the State Plumbing Code.
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Routine maintenance of private sanitary sewer lateral as defined in this chapter does not need a plumbing permit.
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Permit fees are established on a regular basis and are included in the plumbing permit. Permits shall be granted or denied in writing by the Director of Building Services in accordance with the plumbing permit.
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Pursuant to § 145.06, Wis. Stats., a property owner and occupant of a single-family dwelling may obtain a permit for the replacement or repair, in the same location, plumbing fixtures such as a dishwasher, disposal, sink, tub, water closet (toilet), vacuum breaker. All work shall be performed in accordance with the State Plumbing Code.
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The requirement that permittees be licensed master plumbers shall not apply to the installation of ASSE 1011 devices in commercial properties, where the work is conducted pursuant to the issuance of a cross-connection repair order from the Plumbing Inspector.
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Downspouts (roof drains) shall not be connected to the sanitary sewer system in accordance with State Plumbing Code and MMSD rules. See § 20-25.
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Permits are required to disconnect downspouts.
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Roof drain sewer pipes shall be capped below the ground by an approved method by the Department of Public Works to prevent water from entering the sanitary sewer system.
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Downspout and sump pump discharges shall be to a point no less than six feet from the foundation walls to direct flow away from the foundation. The discharge shall be at least six feet from the property line unless authorized by the Village due to compliance restrictions. The drainage shall not drain onto or impact adjacent property owners.
Whenever any construction regulated by this chapter is being or has been done contrary to the requirements of this chapter, the Director of Public Works or the Director Building Services or the authorized representatives may order all worked stopped on that portion of the installation on which violation has occurred and to order removal or correction on which the violation has occurred. No person shall do any work on any portion of the installation after a stop order has been issued.