As used in this chapter, the following terms
shall have the meanings indicated:
HOMEOWNERS' PERMIT
A permit for the unlicensed individual owner of a one- or
two-family residential property, and/or accessory structure, which
he or she owns and is personally performing the installation as stated
on the affidavit for homeowners'residential plumbing permit provided
by the City Engineer's office and approved at the discretion
of the Plumbing Inspector for the work listed on the plumbing permit.
This permit does not allow an individual, employee, or workmen or
a corporation/association/trust which owns property to perform work.
[Amended 2-2-2010 by L.L. No. 1-2010; 7-17-2018 by L.L. No. 2-2018]
MASTER PLUMBER
A person approved by the Plumbing Board of Examiners to be
engaged in, or holding themselves out to the general public as being
in the business of contracting to install, extend, or alter plumbing
for the utilization of water and sewer systems, liquid or gas piping
systems, and fuel storage tanks.
PLUMBING INSPECTOR
The individual holding a valid Master Plumber's license from
the City of Amsterdam, appointed by the Supervisor of Code Enforcement,
who shall serve as the Plumbing Inspector for the City of Amsterdam.
[Amended 2-2-2010 by L.L. No. 1-2010]
PLUMBING PERMIT
The permit as required herein and issued by the City of Amsterdam
Plumbing Inspector for the installation, repair, or alterations of
plumbing fixtures and/or systems.
An exemption from the requirement to obtain
a permit shall not be deemed an authorization for work to be performed
in violation of the Uniform Code. The following categories of work
shall be excluded from the requirement for a plumbing permit:
A. Installation of listed portable plumbing equipment
and/or appliances;
B. Repair of any equipment, provided the replacement
does not alter the equipment's listing or render it inconsistent with
the manufacturer's original specifications;
Any plumbing permit shall be valid to authorize
the beginning of work in accordance with the application of the approved
plans and specifications on which it is based for a period of 12 months
from the date of its issuance.
The issuance of a plumbing permit constitutes
authority to the applicant to proceed with the work, but only in accordance
with the approved plans and specifications in accordance with the
Uniform Code and applicable reference standards, zoning, and limiting
local conditions. Any change to be made to the approved installation
shall first be made in writing to the Plumbing Inspector and approved
by the Plumbing Inspector.