There is created the position of plumbing inspector or inspectors, who shall be employed by the city. The city’s plumbing inspector shall be the code compliance official unless another individual is appointed specifically as such by the city manager.
(1999 Code, sec. 150.250)
The plumbing inspector or inspectors shall have sufficient experience in plumbing to enable them to know when plumbing is installed correctly.
(1999 Code, sec. 150.251)
The plumbing inspector or inspectors shall not be directly connected in any way with any person directly or indirectly engaged in the business of plumbing or plumbing supplies.
(1999 Code, sec. 150.252)
The plumbing inspector or inspectors shall receive, as full compensation for their services, salaries designated by the city.
(1999 Code, sec. 150.253)
It shall be the duty of the plumbing inspector or inspectors to enforce all provisions of this article, and the plumbing inspector or inspectors are hereby granted the authority to enter all buildings within or without the city, at reasonable times and with good discretion, when the buildings are connected to the city water or sewer system.
(1999 Code, sec. 150.254; Ordinance adopting Code)
The plumbing inspector shall prepare or cause to be prepared suitable forms for applications, permits, inspection reports and other such documents which may be required in the performance of his duties.
(1999 Code, sec. 150.255)
It shall be the duty of the plumbing inspector to inspect and test all plumbing work for compliance with this article and the plumbing code adopted by section 3.05.031, and to enforce changing of such installations that do not meet the requirements. It further shall be his duty to see that all persons installing or altering plumbing shall be qualified by state law.
(1999 Code, sec. 150.256)