This division shall be known as the Town plumbing code and may
be cited as such, and will be referred to in this division as “the
plumbing code.”
(Ordinance 2093 adopted 12/7/21)
The International Plumbing Code, 2021 edition, shall be, and
same is hereby made, a part of this division by reference, the same
as if copied at length herein, and made a part hereof for all purposes,
and copies of said International Plumbing Code, 2021 edition, shall
be kept on file in the office of the Building Inspector.
(Ordinance 2093 adopted 12/7/21)
Any requirement considered necessary for the safety, strength
or stability of an existing or proposed plumbing installation, or
for the safety of the occupants of a building or structure, which
varies from provisions of the International Plumbing Code, 2021 edition,
or which is not specifically covered by the International Plumbing
Code, 2021 edition, shall be determined by the Plumbing Inspector
subject to appeal to the Town Council.
(Ordinance 2093 adopted 12/7/21)
The International Plumbing Code, 2021 edition, is hereby amended
as follows:
(1)
Throughout
the International Plumbing Code, 2021 edition, and any amendments
thereto, wherever the term “Plumbing Official” is used,
there may be substituted therefor the term “Plumbing Inspector.”
(2)
Throughout
the International Plumbing Code, 2021 edition, and any amendments
thereto, wherever the term “Board of Adjustment and Appeals”
is used, there shall be substituted therefor the term “Town
Council.”
(Ordinance 2093 adopted 12/7/21)
The following deletions, additions, and amendments to the International
Plumbing Code contained herein are hereby approved and adopted. [1]
(Ordinance 2093 adopted 12/7/21)
[1]
Editor's Note: The 2021 IPC amendments are included as an attachment to this chapter.
The following appendices in the 2021 International Plumbing
Code are hereby adopted as follows:
(1)
Appendix
“B,” Rates of Rainfall for Various Cities.
(2)
Appendix
“C,” Structural Safety.
(3)
Appendix
“D,” Degree Day and Design Temperatures.
(4)
Appendix
“E,” Sizing of Water Piping System.
(Ordinance 2093 adopted 12/7/21)
The following appendices in the 2021 International Plumbing
Code are hereby deleted as follows:
(1)
Appendix
“A,” Fee Schedule.
(Ordinance 2093 adopted 12/7/21)
It shall be unlawful for any person, firm or corporation to
install, alter or repair plumbing, plumbing fixtures, fittings and/or
appurtenances connected to the water or sewage systems until a plumbing
permit has been issued.
(Ordinance 2093 adopted 12/7/21)
(a)
Permit
fees shall be established by Town Council resolution.
(b)
All
but $50.00 of the permit fee can be refunded if work has not commenced
and request for refund is made in writing no more than thirty (30)
days from issuance of the permit.
(Ordinance 2093 adopted 12/7/21)
Any person or entity that shall fail to comply with or that shall violate any of the terms of this division shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction thereof, may be fined as provided in section 1.01.009 of this code. Any violation of the terms of this article shall authorize the Water Department to terminate water or sewer service or both to the offending person or entity and to withhold further service until such time as the terms of this article shall have been complied with and all fees or reconnect charges have been paid.
(Ordinance 2093 adopted 12/7/21)
