(a)
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A person applying for a plumbing permit shall be:
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(1)
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A State of Texas licensed master plumber; or
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(2)
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Exempt under state law from the licensing requirement.
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(b)
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If applicable, a state licensed master plumber shall register
with the city in accordance with the city’s registration policy
and shall show proof of the license before any work is performed within
the city.
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(c)
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If a building owner is claiming an exemption under state law
because he or she is planning to do the work him or herself, then
the owner shall provide proof to the building official stating he
or she owns the building as his or her homestead.
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(1)
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The full amount of any fee paid hereunder that was erroneously
paid or collected.
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(2)
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Zero percent (0%) of the permit fee paid where work has not
been done under a permit issued in accordance with this code.
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(3)
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Zero percent (0%) of the plan review fee paid where an application
for a permit for which a plan review fee has been paid is withdrawn
or canceled before any plan review efforts have been expended.
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(a)
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Service sinks are not required for an occupant load of 15 or
fewer.
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(b)
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Water coolers or bottled water dispensers may be substituted
for drinking fountains in Assembly, Business, and Mercantile classifications
with an occupancy load of 15 or fewer, provided the water is free
of charge to the public.
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