As used in this article, the following terms
shall have the meanings indicated:
PLUMBING
A.
All piping, fixtures, appliances, equipment,
devices and appurtenances in connection with the water supply, water
distribution and drainage systems, including hot water storage tanks,
water softeners and water heaters connected with such water and drainage
systems, and the installation thereof.
B.
The construction, connection or installation
of any drain or waste piping system from the outside or proposed outside
foundation walls of any building to the mains or other sewerage system
terminal within bounds of or beneath an area subject to easement for
highway purposes, including private domestic sewage treatment and
disposal systems, and the alteration of any such systems, drains or
waste piping.
C.
The water service piping from the outside or
proposed outside foundation walls of any building to the main or other
water utility service terminal within bounds of or beneath an area
subject to easement for highway purposes and its connections.
D.
The water pressure systems other than municipal
systems as provided in Ch. 281, Wis. Stats.
E.
A plumbing and drainage system so designed and
vent piping so installed as to keep the air within the system in free
circulation and movement; to prevent with a margin of safety unequal
air pressures of such force as might blow, siphon or affect trap seals
or retard the discharge from plumbing fixtures or permit sewer air
to escape into the building; to prohibit cross-connection, contamination
or pollution of the potable water supply and distribution systems;
and to provide an adequate supply of water to properly serve, cleanse
and operate all fixtures, equipment, appurtenances and appliances
served by the plumbing system.
All plumbing work shall be done only by a plumber
licensed by the state for such work, provided that a property owner
may make repairs or installations in a single-family building owned
and occupied by him as his home if a permit therefor is issued and
the work is done in compliance with the provisions of this article.