A certain document, three (3) copies of which are on file in the office of the city secretary and the city, marked and designated as the International Plumbing Code, 2024 edition, including all appendix chapters, as published by the International Code Council, Incorporated, is hereby adopted as the plumbing code of the city for regulating and controlling the design, construction, quality of materials, erection, installation, alteration, repaired, location, relocation, replacement, addition to and use or maintenance of plumbing systems in the city and providing for the issuance of permits and the collection of fees therefor. Each and all of the regulations, provisions, conditions and terms of the International Plumbing Code, 2024 edition, published by the International Code Council, Incorporated, and on file in the office of the city secretary, are hereby referred to, adopted and made a part hereof as if fully set out in this division.
(Ordinance 1441 adopted 2/24/2025; Ordinance 1224, sec. 6, adopted 11/14/16)
The following sections of the International Plumbing Code. 2024 edition, published by the International Code Council, Incorporated, are revised as follows:
Section 101.1. Title. These provisions shall be known as the International Plumbing Code of the city and shall be cited as such and will be referred to as “this code.”
Section 103.2. Appointment. The building official shall be the city manager or chief building official.
(Ordinance 1441 adopted 2/24/2025; Ordinance 1224, sec. 6, adopted 11/14/16)
Each plumber who desires to conduct business within the city limits shall register with the city said desire and post a five thousand dollar ($5,000.00) bond to guarantee faithful performance. A plumbing contractor may furnish the city with an insurance certificate in the amount of one hundred thousand dollars ($100,000.00) for injuries or death to one person, three hundred thousand dollars ($300,000.00) for injuries or death to more than one person or twenty-five thousand dollars ($25,000.00) for the property damage in any one accident in lieu of the bond. The insurance policy will include a provision that, in the event such coverage is canceled or reduced, the insurance carrier will notify city hall at least ten (10) days prior to such cancellation or reduction in coverage.
(2004 Code, sec. 3.06.003)
Any person engaged in the contracting business in the city shall display in a permanent way, on his trucks, vans or any other vehicles used in transporting materials and tools to and from any job, the correct name and address of such person (or firm), which display shall be in lettering no smaller than three (3) inches in height, readily visible and clearly legible at all times.
(2004 Code, sec. 3.06.005)
No provisions of the plumbing code of the city shall be construed to make mandatory the issuance of a permit to a property owner performing construction, repair, replacement or other plumbing work on any structure identified as his property, home, homestead, or intended place of residence if, in the opinion of the city manager, denial of said permit is in the best interest of the city and general welfare in preserving the intent of the plumbing code. In the event the city manager denies such permit, the affected property owner may appeal the decision to the city council within five (5) working days of the denial for a public appearance at the next regular meeting of the council to state his case and request issuance of said permit. Such appeal must be in writing addressed to the mayor and city manager.
(2004 Code, sec. 3.06.004)
It shall be unlawful for any person to interfere in any manner with any plumbing being installed on any premises or in any building during construction. In inspecting the plumbing installation of any building or premises, the plumbing inspector shall leave a tag or notice attached to a plumbing apparatus. This notice shall state clearly whether the installation is approved or is to be kept open for further inspection. No person shall lath, seal or in any manner conceal any plumbing until such person has been informed that such installation has been approved by the plumbing inspector. The general contractor or owner shall be held responsible for any violation of this section and shall be liable to the penalties provided herein.
(2004 Code, sec. 3.06.006)
Vault installations of backflow preventers are limited to the double check valve type backpressure backflow preventer. The backflow preventer shall not be buried and shall be so installed and located as to prevent any relief opening or test cock from being submerged under water and/or dirt. A minimum of a ten (10) inch air gap will be maintained at all times from the lowest test cock or relief opening to the bottom of the vault. All test cocks must be plugged when not in use.
(2004 Code, sec. 3.06.007)
All backflow prevention devices shall be tested in accordance with the manufacturer’s recommended performance standards. Testing shall be conducted at the time of installation, then every three (3) years thereafter. If the device is repaired or relocated. testing of the device shall be conducted at the time of the repair or relocation and every three (3) years of service thereafter. Backflow prevention devices used in hazardous applications shall be tested annually. All costs associated with the testing will be borne by the property owner who will provide the city with an affidavit of the testing and certification of compliance.
(Ordinance 1264 adopted 3/11/19)