This chapter shall be known as the Plumbing Code of the City of Norwalk and shall be cited as the Plumbing Code.
(Ord. 10-1633 § 1; Ord. 21-1722 § 2)
Except as hereinafter provided, the California Plumbing Code, 2022 Edition, based on the 2021 Uniform Plumbing Code as published by the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials, including the appendices A through M thereto, is hereby adopted by reference and incorporated herein as though fully set forth herein and shall constitute the Plumbing Code of the City. A copy of the 2022 California Plumbing Code has been deposited in the office of the Building Official and shall be, at all times, maintained by the Building Official for use and examination by the public.
(Ord. 10-1633 § 1; Ord. 13-1649 § 6; Ord. 16-1683 § 4; Ord. 19-1709 § 4; Ord. 21-1722 § 2; Ord. 22-1738 § 4)
Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 15.12.020, whenever any of the following names or terms is used in the Plumbing Code, each such name or term shall be deemed to have the meaning ascribed to it in this subsection, as follows:
"Administrative Authority," "Chief Plumbing Inspector" or "Plumbing Inspector"
means the Building Official of the City of Norwalk or designee.
"Board of Examiners of Plumbers," "Gas Fitters" and "Sewerage Contractors" or "Board of Examiners"
means the Board of Examiners of Plumbers, Gas Fitters, and Sewerage Contractors of the City of Los Angeles or County of Los Angeles.
"City"
means the City of Norwalk.
"Gas Fitting Contractor," "Journeyman Gas Fitter," "Journeyman Plumber," "Plumbing Contractor" or "Sewerage Contractor"
means a person holding a valid Certificate of Registration issued by the City of Los Angeles or County of Los Angeles.
(Ord. 10-1633 § 1; Ord. 21-1722 § 2)
Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 15.12.020, the California Plumbing Code is hereby amended by deleting Division II (Administration) of Chapter 1.
(Ord. 10-1633 § 1; Ord. 13-1649 § 6; Ord. 16-1683 § 4; Ord. 19-1709 § 4; Ord. 21-1722 § 2; Ord. 22-1738 § 4)
Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 15.12.020, all fees pursuant to the Plumbing Code shall be established by resolution of the City Council.
(Ord. 10-1633 § 1; Ord. 21-1722 § 2)
Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 15.04.020, violations and penalties shall be as specified in Section 15.32.130 of the Administrative Code.
(Ord. 10-1633 § 1; Ord. 21-1722 § 2)