Ordinance 132-71 - Laserfiche WebLink

For installation, alteration or repair of water piping and/or water treating equipment $2. 00 Disposals, basement sumps, floor drains, funnel drains, safe wastes and air gap devices shall be considered as fixtures." Section 4: That Part 2, Sec. 2. 4 is hereby amended to read as follows: "Sec. 2. 4 - Board of Plumber Examiners The Board of Plumber Examiners shall be under the jurisdiction of the Inspection Department and shall consist of four (4) members: One (1) qualified Plumbing Contractor, one (1) qualified Journeyman Plumber and one (1) qualified member from the public at large. The Chief Plumbing Inspector shall be an ex officio member of the Board and shall be its Secretary and keep its records. All members of the Board shall be appointed by the Inspection Department and shall serve for three years and may be reappointed, unless removed for malfeasance in office, neglect of duty or incapacity. " Section 5: That Part 2, Sec. 2. 5 is hereby amended to read as follows: "Sec. 2. 5 - Duties of the Board of Plumber Examiners (a) The Board of Plumber Examiners shall issue Plumber's Certificates of Qualification or Registration to such persons as may be entitled thereto, and conduct examinations for the purpose of determining the competency and knowledge of plumbing and drainage work of persons who are required by this code to take such examination. The Board of Examiners shall determine the character of the examination to be given any applicant and by majority vote accept or reject such applicant upon his showing as the case may be. (b) It shall be the duty of the Board to act as a Board of Appeals in making a correct determination of any appeal arising from actions of the Administrative Authority. (c) Said Board shall keep an accurate record of all their official transactions and render such reports and statistics as the Department having jurisdiction may require and direct. (d) Said Board shall elect annually, a Chairman from the members who shall preside at all meetings. They shall adopt such rules and regulations as they see fit for the proper and efficient discharge of their official duties. (e) Said Board shall determine and pass upon the suitability of alternate materials, types of construction, matters pertaining to plumbing practice, and in case of appeal, supply a reasonable interpretation of the provisions of this Code." Section 6: That there is hereby added to Part 2 of the Uniform Plumbing Code herein adopted a Sec. 2. 12 which shall read as follows: "Sec. 2. 12 - License Required (a) Before any person, firm, partnership or corporation shall carry on, or engage in the business of plumbing, he or it shall first procure a Master Plumber's License and pay to the City Treasurer the annual license fee imposed on such business. (b) No Master Plumber's License shall be issued to any person unless such person possesses a valid Master Plumber's Certificate of Page 3