It shall be unlawful for any person to engage in the business of plumbing or to install, alter or repair any plumbing system or any part thereof in any building or premises for hire or to display a sign of master plumber or plumbing contractor in the Town of Irondequoit unless such person holds a master plumber's license issued in compliance with the provisions of this chapter.
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New York State Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code applicable to plumbing. All plumbing and drainage conditions and constructions shall comply with the provisions of the New York State Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code applicable to plumbing and all other provisions of this Code applicable thereto.
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Drainage and water systems. No person shall construct or ventilate any system whereby drainage or fluids are discharged into a cesspool, septic tank, watercourse or sewer; nor construct a water service and/or a water distribution system, nor make connections or repairs to, extend or alter any such systems or any part thereof, except in compliance with this Code.
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Plans and specifications. All plans and specifications for plumbing and/or drainage shall conform to the New York State Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code applicable to plumbing and other applicable provisions of this Code.
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Alterations. Alterations in the plumbing and/or drainage systems or a change in the style or location of a fixture shall be governed by the provisions for new work.
Any provisions of this chapter notwithstanding, no owner or occupant of property with a plumbing system or systems shall be prohibited from making emergency repairs to such system. Such repairs shall not result in alteration of the system, but shall consist only of restoration of the facilities to substantially their condition prior to the emergency. A permit shall be obtained within a reasonable time after such repair work has been done, and all such repairs shall be subject to tests and/or inspection.
There is hereby created a five-member Plumbing Board of Examiners which shall consist of at least three master plumbers chosen for their expert knowledge of installation of plumbing and drainage systems and two other qualified persons. Each member of such Board shall be a resident of the Town of Irondequoit. Appointments to such Board shall be made by the Town Board for a term of five years each, except that the first term of office of each member shall be designated by the Town Board for respective periods of one year, two years, three years, four years and five years in order to preserve continuity of membership. Any appointed member may be removed from office at any time by the Town Board.
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The Plumbing Board of Examiners shall establish standards and procedures for the qualifications, examination and licensing of master plumbers and shall issue an appropriate certificate to each person who meets the qualifications therefor and successfully passes the examination given by the Plumbing Board of Examiners. The Plumbing Board of Examiners shall keep an official record of all its transactions.
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The Plumbing Board of Examiners shall assist the Building Inspector as to the interpretation of any of the provisions of the New York State Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code applicable to plumbing.
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Licenses may be revoked by the Town Board in accordance with the procedure set forth in the Town Law § 137, as amended or changed.
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The Plumbing Board of Examiners may recommend to the Town Board suspension or revocation of the license herein provided for, for a violation by the licensee, his or her agents or employees, of the New York State Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code applicable to plumbing or applicable provisions of this Code.
Nothing contained in this chapter shall be construed or interpreted to abolish, transfer or curtail any power of the Town Board pursuant to Town Law § 137, as amended or changed, or any other provision of state law.