[Amended 9-21-1993 by Ord. No. 93-302; 10-21-2003 by Ord. No. 2003-340; 2-14-2006 by Ord. No. 2006-22; 6-16-2009 by Ord. No. 2009-179; 10-11-2011 by Ord. No. 2011-324]
As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the meanings indicated:
BOARD
The Examining Board of Plumbers.
CERTIFICATE OF COMPETENCY
The certificate issued by the Board after an applicant has passed the plumbing examination.[1]
COMMISSIONER
The Commissioner of Neighborhood and Business Development of the City of Rochester or his or her authorized representative.
JOURNEYMAN PLUMBER
A person who, through training and experience, has acquired the requisite skill and knowledge necessary for the proper installation of plumbing.
LICENSE
A license which is issued by the Board to a plumber, after obtaining a certificate of competency to engage in the trade, business or calling of plumbing.
[Amended 2-15-2022 by Ord. No. 2022-48]
LICENSE CERTIFICATE
A certificate issued by the Board with the license, which contains the words "licensed plumber" and the appropriate license number and which is required to be posted at the licensed plumber's place of business in accordance with Article 4 of the General City Law.
[Added 2-15-2022 by Ord. No. 2022-48]
MASTER PLUMBER
One who is qualified and duly licensed to engage in the trade, business or calling of plumbing and gas fitting and/or the business of contracting for the installation of such work, as stipulated by this Code.[2]
PLUMBING
The practice, materials and fixtures used in the installation, maintenance, extension and alterations of all piping, fixtures, appliances and appurtenances, including but not limited to the following: storm or storm drainage facilities, the sanitary venting equipment and the public or private, potable hot- or cold-water supply system, the installation of backflow preventers, within or adjacent to any building, dwelling or structure or conveyance; also the practice and materials used in the installation, maintenance, extension or alteration of the stormwater or sewerage systems of any premises to their connection with any public collection system or other acceptable disposal system. It also includes the primary water supply to and the main wastes and drains from hot-water or steam-heating systems, air-conditioning or refrigerating systems and/or other systems, equipment or apparatus connected with the potable water supply or the building drainage system.[3]
[1]
Editor's Note: The former definition of "certificate of registration," which immediately followed this definition, was repealed 2-15-2022 by Ord. No. 2022-48.
[2]
Editor's Note: The former definition of "plate," which immediately followed this definition, was repealed 2-15-2022 by Ord. No. 2022-48.
[3]
Editor's Note: The former definition of "register," which immediately followed this definition, was repealed 2-15-2022 by Ord. No. 2022-48.
A. 
In addition to the powers and duties set forth in Article 4 of the General City Law and § 12-38 of the Charter of the City of Rochester, the Examining Board of Plumbers shall:
(1) 
Clarify and interpret the meaning and intent of the code of rules regulating the work of plumbing and drainage, including the materials, workmanship and manner of executing such work.
(2) 
Administer and enforce the testing and licensing of qualified plumbers. The Board shall determine whether an examination's subject matter, form (including whether it is written or otherwise), origin (including its date and whether it was prepared and/or administered by the Board, another plumbing licensing jurisdiction or a qualified expert third party), date administered, and the passing score are sufficient to qualify an applicant for a certificate of competency.
[Amended 2-15-2022 by Ord. No. 2022-48[
(3) 
Grant waivers for any provisions of this code which may result from disputes between an applicant for a permit and the Commissioner of Neighborhood and Business Development.
[Amended 6-16-2009 by Ord. No. 2009-179]
(4) 
Review, on a specific case basis, applicant appeals resulting from permits denied by the Commissioner. The Board may not initiate a review of a dispute on its own.
B. 
An applicant may appeal the Commissioner's decision by requesting a hearing before the Board by filing a written request with the Clerk of the Board at least 10 days prior to the next regularly scheduled meeting of the Board. The Board shall review the appeal at its next regularly scheduled meeting or as soon thereafter as the Board may determine. After hearing the appeal, the Board shall render its decision no later than the next regularly scheduled meeting of the Board, and if no decision is rendered at that time, the appeal is deemed denied. The Board shall notify the applicant, in writing, and furnish a copy of its decision to the Commissioner. If an applicant's appeal resulted from a permit denial and the Board decides for the applicant, any waiver to the Code for the specific case allowed by the Board shall be noted on the approved application and permit.
C. 
If the Board decides against the appellant, the appellant may appeal to the Supreme Court, State of New York, pursuant to Article 78 of the Civil Practice Law and Rules.
[1]
Editor's Note: Former § 40-5, Duties of the Commissioner of Neighborhood and Business Development, as amended, was repealed 10-11-2011 by Ord. No. 2011-324.