A. 
Applicability of state standards. Plumbing standards of the New York State Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code and any succeeding code have been made applicable to the City of Batavia pursuant to Article 18 of the Executive Law. Wherever the provisions of the Plumbing Standards of the State Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code conflict with rules and regulations of the Examining Board of Plumbers, the more stringent of the two shall apply.
[Amended 6-25-2001 by L.L. No. 1-2001]
B. 
Definitions. Any words used in this article shall have the meanings respectively ascribed to them in the New York State Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code, and any succeeding code, applicable to plumbing.
C. 
Performance of work. All plumbing work in the City of Batavia shall be performed pursuant to the plumbing standards of the State Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code and any succeeding code. All licenses, permits and inspection shall be obtained pursuant to the rules and regulations for the registration of plumbers and installation of plumbing and drainage as adopted by the Examining Board of Plumbers of the City of Batavia and Article 4 of the New York State General City Law, where applicable.
D. 
Certified plumbers to perform work. All plumbing and drainage work within the property lines of any building within the City of Batavia, except where a permanent right-of-way has been granted to the city, shall be performed only by those persons certified as competent by the Examining Board of Plumbers pursuant to rules and regulations adopted by such Board and the provisions of Article 4 of the General City Law, and are licensed by the City of Batavia.
E. 
Licensed plumbers; permits. Permits for plumbing and drainage work shall be issued only to licensed plumbers. Permits for new work must be obtained prior to the commencement of such work. On repairs to plumbing heretofore installed, a permit must be obtained by the plumber within 48 hours of the time the work is commenced.
F. 
Home owner's permit. Any permit required by this article for work shall be issued to any person who owns and resides in either a single- or two-family dwelling used exclusively for living purposes, including the usual accessory buildings and quarters in connection with such dwelling and to any person who is building and constructing either a single or two-family dwelling on land owned by him or her. Plumbing work included under this permit shall include all plumbing work to be performed inside the walls of said dwelling and/or accessory buildings and quarters in connection with such dwelling, and such plumbing work shall be personally performed by the owner of the dwelling. All fees established by this article shall be paid to the plumbing inspector before the permit is issued. A homeowner will not be permitted under this permit to make any connections to the water system or the sewer system of the City of Batavia.
G. 
Fees. Fees for plumbing permits shall be as set from time to time by resolution of the City Council.
[Amended 4-22-1991; 3-23-1993 by L.L. No. 6-1993; 6-25-2001 by L.L. No. 1-2001]
H. 
Exemption for minor plumbing work. Notwithstanding the requirements in Subsections A through G herein, no permit is required for the plumbing work set forth hereinafter, and the same may be performed by a homeowner as defined in Subsection F herein or a licensed plumber. The work performed must be done pursuant to the applicable standards and code set forth in this section. No fee shall be required for this designated minor plumbing work.
[Added 3-13-1995]
(1) 
Replacing faucets and faucet washers.
(2) 
Replacing traps under lavatories and sinks.
(3) 
Opening stoppages on drain lines with no replacement of piping.
(4) 
Stopping leaks on water and drain lines with no replacement of piping.
(5) 
Installing or replacing water filters.
(6) 
Installing or replacing ice makers which may include replacement of the soft copper supply line to the valve.
(7) 
Replacing garbage disposals.
(8) 
Replacing dish washing machines which may include replacement of the soft copper supply line to the valve.
(9) 
Replacing washing machines.
(10) 
Replacing laundry trays which may include replacement of the chrome line to the valve.
(11) 
Replacing kitchen sinks which may include replacement of the chrome line to the valve.
(12) 
Replacing bathroom sinks which may include replacement of the chrome line to the valve.
(13) 
Replacing toilet tank parts; provided that an antisiphon ballcock must be installed.
A. 
Fee schedule. All persons holding a certificate of competency from the Examining Board of Plumbers shall obtain an annual license pursuant to the rules and regulations of such Board and shall pay fees as set from time to time by resolution of the City Council.
[Amended 4-22-1991]
B. 
Grounds for refusal. The Board of Plumbing Examiners shall refuse to issue an annual license to any plumber who has refused or otherwise failed to correct violations of the applicable plumbing regulations, when a notice of violation has been sent to such plumber and failure to correct such violation is at least 60 days in arrears.
City forces or any contractor performing work in the streets of the City of Batavia under contract with the City may install lateral water and sewer connections from water and sewer mains in City streets to property lines without obtaining plumbing permits so long as said work is under the design and inspection of the City Engineer or his or her representative.
A. 
Qualifications; appointment. The Examining Board of Plumbers shall have such qualifications and powers as are established by law. The members of the Board shall be appointed and shall serve as provided in Article 4 of the General City Law.
B. 
Meetings of Board. The Examining Board of Plumbers shall meet:
[Amended 6-25-2001 by L.L. No. 1-2001]
(1) 
As necessary to review and act upon any application for a license to conduct the trade, business or calling of a plumber;
(2) 
Whenever requested by the City Manager to do so; or
(3) 
To conduct any other business required by the Board.
In addition to the powers granted by law, upon the formal written request by the Manager, he or she shall have the authority to inspect plumbing work in any building within the city, whether or not a permit has been issued, in the interest of public safety and public health.
It shall constitute an offense punishable as provided in § 51-45 for any person found to be violating any provision of this article, or the rules and regulations of the Examining Board of Plumbers, or the plumbing standards of the State Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code and any succeeding code.
A. 
Service of notice. Any such person in violation shall be served by the City with written notice stating the nature of the violation and providing a time limit, as hereinafter set forth, for the satisfactory correction thereof. The offender shall, within the period of time stated in such notice, permanently cease all violations.
(1) 
Plumber. A licensed plumber, being a person holding a certificate of competency from the Examining Board of Plumbers, shall be given a three-day notice, as set forth by law.
(2) 
Other person. Any other person shall be given a ten-day notice to correct the violation and permanently cease violation.
B. 
Owner's responsibility. Where notice, as hereinabove provided, is given to a licensed plumber, a copy of such notice shall be given to the owner of the premises, or person occupying the premises. If the violation, as set forth in the notice, is not corrected within 10 days therefrom, the owner of the premises shall be in violation. Proof of ownership of the premises during the period of time in which the violation takes place is presumptive evidence of knowledge and consent by the owner to the commission of acts constituting the violation.
The penalties set forth in § 51-45 of this chapter shall govern in all instances. In addition thereto, any certificate of competency or license issued to a plumber by the Examining Board of Plumbers may be suspended or revoked for violations of the provisions of this article, the rules and regulations of the Examining Board of Plumbers or the plumbing standards of the State Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code.