[Added by Ord. No. 823-95]
A. . Adopted by reference. Ch. 145, Wis. Stats., and
the State Plumbing Code, Chs. SPS 381 through 387, Wis. Adm. Code,
are adopted and, by reference, made a part of this chapter with the
same force and effect as though set out in full. Failure to comply
with any of the provisions of such regulations shall constitute a
violation of this chapter, punishable according to the penalties provided
herein.
[Amended 12-9-2019 by Ord. No. 1112-2019]
B. Service lines not made of copper. Water service lines
from the curb stop to the water meter that are not made of copper
shall not be thawed by the Water Utility.
[Amended 3-10-2008 by Ord. No. 1006-2008]
C. State
Plumbing Code. The provisions and regulations of Ch. 145, Wis. Stats.,
and Chs. SPS 381 through 387, Wis. Adm. Code, are made a part of this
section by reference and shall extend over and govern the installation
of all plumbing installed, altered or repaired in the City. Any further
amendments, revisions and modifications of such statutes are intended
to be made part of this chapter.
[Added 12-9-2019 by Ord. No. 1112-2019]
In this chapter, "plumbing" means and includes
the following:
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 fire protection 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 contamination or pollution of any potable
water supply and distribution system; 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.
See Chapter
164, Building Construction, §
164-7 of this Code. The fees shall be doubled for any work commenced prior to obtaining a permit.
The permittee or an authorized representative
shall, in writing or orally, request inspections by the Plumbing Inspector
at appropriate times required for the enforcement of this chapter.
The Plumbing Inspector shall perform the requested inspection within
48 hours after notification, except the final inspection. The work
shall not proceed beyond the point of inspection until the inspection
has been completed, except if inspection has not taken place within
48 hours of notification, excluding Saturdays, Sundays and holidays,
unless otherwise agreed upon between the permittee and the Plumbing
Inspector.
See Chapter
355, Sewers and Water, of this Code.
See Chapter
355, Sewers and Water, of this Code.
See Chapter
368, Streets and Sidewalks, of this Code.
Whenever practical, the sanitary system and
drainage system of each dwelling or building must be separately or
independently connected with the street sewer, except that where a
building stands in the rear of another on the same lot, the drain
from the front building may be extended to the rear building and the
whole will be considered as one drain.
Whenever necessary to disturb a drain or pipe
in actual use, the same shall not be obstructed or disconnected without
special permission of the Plumbing Inspector. No person shall make
any new connections or extensions to an old drain or pipe without
permission of the Plumbing Inspector.
See Chapter
355, Sewers and Water, of this Code.
This chapter shall not be considered as assuming
any liability on the part of the City or any official or employee
thereof for damages to anyone injured or for any property destroyed
by any defect in any building or equipment or in any plumbing or electric
wiring or equipment.
Any person who shall violate any provision of this chapter or any order, rule or regulation thereunder shall be subject to a penalty as provided in §
1-4 of this Code.