The provisions of this division shall apply to a person performing
plumbing or gasfitting work with his own hands on premises owned or
occupied by him as his home, and such person must first obtain from
the plumbing inspector a permit to do such work and shall pay the
inspection fee provided by this division; provided, however, such
work shall be subject to inspection and approval by the plumbing inspector
and shall strictly conform to the requirements of this division.
(1987 Code, sec. 5-178)
A special permit, in writing, may be issued by the plumbing
inspector where additional fixtures are to be installed which cannot
practicably be constructed in accordance with all of the provisions
of this division, if in the judgment of the plumbing inspector conditions
require it, but such conditions or alterations shall be of a character
that will make the plumbing in the building as a whole conform to
the spirit of the requirements of this division. Application for such
permit shall be made in writing accompanied by a sketch showing the
work to be done, which sketch must be kept on file in the building
inspector’s office. In remodeling, and other work pertaining
to but not specifically covered by this division, the plumbing inspector
may prescribe such specifications as may be necessary and shall be
consulted before any work is started.
(1987 Code, sec. 5-179)
The permit and inspection fees which are on file at city hall and as set forth in the fee schedule in appendix
B to this code shall be paid by the permittee to the city before the issuance of a permit and before any work is started.
(1987 Code, sec. 5-180)
No permit issued pursuant to this division shall be assigned
or transferred to another person and no person shall permit another
person to obtain a permit in his name, or permit any plumbing or gasfitting
work to be performed under his permit by any person other than a person
authorized to do the same.
(1987 Code, sec. 5-181)
No plumbing or gasfitting work for which a permit is required
by this division shall be connected with the city water or sewer system,
or to any gas-distributing system, nor shall the same be used, until
such work has been inspected and approved as provided in this division.
Requests for inspection must be filed at the office of the plumbing
inspector at least four (4) hours before any inspection is desired.
No inspection will be made on Saturday afternoons, Sundays or legal
holidays except in special cases of emergency.
(1987 Code, sec. 5-183)
When a request for inspection is made, and upon such inspection
the plumbing or gasfitting work does not meet all the requirements
of this division, the master plumber or owner doing his own work shall
be notified of the defects existing, which defects shall be promptly
corrected, and a request for a reinspection shall be made for which
a reinspection fee shall be paid.
(1987 Code, sec. 5-186)
No person shall cause or permit any plumbing or gasfitting work
to be connected with the city water or sewer system or to any gas-distributing
system, and no person shall use or permit the use of any such plumbing
or gasfitting work, or cause or permit any water, sewage or gas to
flow through the same, before it has been inspected and approved as
provided by this division.
(1987 Code, sec. 5-187)
This division does not relieve from or lessen the responsibility
or liability of any person owning, operating, controlling or installing
any plumbing, gas piping or gas-fired appliances for damages to any
person or property caused by any defect therein, nor shall the city
be regarded as assuming any liability by reason of the inspection
authorized by this division or a certificate of approval issued as
provided in this division.
(1987 Code, sec. 5-188)