Chapter 1 — GENERAL CODE PROVISIONS
107.2 Limitations of Authority. The Board of Appeals
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shall have no authority relative to interpretation of the administrative provisions of this code, nor shall the board be empowered to waive requirements of this code.
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DIVISION II ADMINISTRATION
TABLE 104.5 PLUMBING PERMIT FEES Permit Issuance 1. For issuing each permit ............................................................................................................................................______ 2. For issuing each supplemental permit......................................................................................................................______
Unit Fee Schedule (in addition to Item 1 and Item 2 above)
- For each plumbing fixture on one trap or a set of fixtures on one trap (including water, drainage piping, and backflow protection therefore) ...............................................................................................*______
- For each building sewer and each trailer park sewer ...............................................................................................*______
- Rainwater systems – per drain (inside building)......................................................................................................*______
- For each cesspool (where permitted) .......................................................................................................................*______
- For each private sewage disposal system.................................................................................................................*______
- For each water heater, vent, or both .........................................................................................................................*______
- For each gas piping system of one to five outlets ....................................................................................................*______
- For each additional gas piping system outlet, per outlet..........................................................................................*______
- For each industrial waste pretreatment interceptor, including its trap and vent, except kitchen-type grease interceptors functioning as fixture traps.......................................................................*______
- For each installation, alteration, or repair of water piping, water treating equipment, or both ...............................*______
- For each repair or alteration of drainage or vent piping, each fixture......................................................................*______
- For each lawn sprinkler system on one meter including backflow protection devices therefore ............................*______
- For atmospheric-type vacuum breakers not referenced in Item 12: One to 5.............................................................................................................................................................______ Over 5, each ......................................................................................................................................................______
- For each backflow protective device other than atmospheric-type vacuum breakers: Two inches (50 mm) in diameter and smaller ..................................................................................................______ Over 2 inches (50 mm) in diameter ..................................................................................................................______
- For each gray water system......................................................................................................................................*______
- For initial installation and testing of a reclaimed water system...............................................................................*______
- For each annual cross-connection testing of a reclaimed water system (excluding initial test) ..............................*______
- For each medical gas piping system serving one to five inlet(s)/outlet(s) for a specific gas...................................*______
- For each additional medical gas inlet(s)/outlet(s) ....................................................................................................*______
testing of a reclaimed water system (excluding initial test) ..............................______ 18. For each medical gas piping system serving one to five inlet(s)/outlet(s) for a specific gas...................................______ 19. For each additional medical gas inlet(s)/outlet(s) ....................................................................................................*______
Other Inspections and Fees 1. Inspections outside of normal business hours..........................................................................................................______ 2. Reinspection fee.......................................................................................................................................................______ 3. Inspections for which no fee is specifically indicated..............................................................................................______ 4. Additional plan review required by changes, additions, or revisions to approved plans (minimum charge – 1 ⁄2 hour)........................................................................................______
For SI units: 1 inch = 25 mm
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▸Chapter 1 — GENERAL CODE PROVISIONS
Overview- 101.2 Scope. The provisions of this code shall apply to the
- 101.3 Purpose. This code is an ordinance providing minimum req…
- 101.4 Unconstitutional. Where a section, subsection, sentence,…
- 101.5 Validity. Where a provision of this code, or the applica…
- 102.2 Existing Installations. Plumbing systems lawfully
- 102.3 Maintenance. The plumbing and drainage system,
- 102.4 Additions, Alterations, Renovations, or
- 102.5 Health and Safety. Where compliance with the provisions …
- 102.6 Changes in Building Occupancy. Plumbing systems that are…
- 102.7 Moved Structures. Parts of the plumbing system of
- 102.8 Appendices. The provisions in the appendices are
- 103.0 Duties and Powers of the Authority Having
- 103.2 Liability. The Authority Having Jurisdiction charged
- 103.3 Applications and Permits. The Authority Having
- 104.2 Exempt Work. A permit shall not be required for the
- 103.4 Right of Entry. Where it is necessary to make an
- 104.3 Application for Permit. To obtain a permit, the
- 104.4 Permit Issuance. The application, construction documents…
- 105.2 Required Inspections. New plumbing work and
- 104.5 Fees. Fees shall be assessed in accordance with the
- 105.0 Inspections and Testing.105.1 General. Plumbing systems …
- 105.4 Connection to Service Utilities. No person shall
- 106.2 Notices of Correction or Violation. Notices of
- 106.3 Penalties. A person, firm, or corporation violating a
- 105.3 Testing of Systems. Plumbing systems shall be
- 106.4 Stop Orders. Where work is being done contrary to
- 106.5 Authority to Disconnect Utilities in Emergen-
- 106.6 Authority to Condemn. Where the Authority Having Jurisdi…
- 107.0 Board of Appeals.107.1 General. In order to hear and dec…
- 107.2 Limitations of Authority. The Board of Appeals
- Chapter 2 — DEFINITIONS
- Chapter 3 — GENERAL REGULATIONS
- Chapter 4 — PLUMBING FIXTURES AND FIXTURE FITTINGS
- Chapter 5 — WATER HEATERS
- Chapter 6 — WATER SUPPLY AND DISTRIBUTION
- Chapter 7 — SANITARY DRAINAGE
- Chapter 8 — INDIRECT WASTES
- Chapter 9 — VENTS
- Chapter 10 — TRAPS AND INTERCEPTORS
- Chapter 11 — STORM DRAINAGE
- Chapter 12 — FUEL GAS PIPING
- Chapter 13 — HEALTH CARE FACILITIES AND MEDICAL GAS AND MEDICA…
- Chapter 14 — FIRESTOP PROTECTION
- Chapter 15 — ALTERNATE WATER SOURCES FOR NONPOTABLE APPLICATIONS
- Chapter 16 — NONPOTABLE RAINWATER CATCHMENT SYSTEMS
- Chapter 17 — REFERENCED STANDARDS
- Appendix A — RECOMMENDED RULES FOR SIZING THE WATER SUPPLY SYS…
- Appendix B — EXPLANATORY NOTES ON COMBINATION WASTE AND VENT S…
- Appendix C — ALTERNATE PLUMBING SYSTEMS
- Appendix D — SIZING STORM WATER DRAINAGE SYSTEMS
- Appendix E — MANUFACTURED/MOBILE HOME PARKS AND RECREATIONAL V…
- Appendix F — FIREFIGHTER BREATHING AIR REPLENISHMENT SYSTEMS
- Appendix G — SIZING OF VENTING SYSTEMS
- Appendix H — PRIVATE SEWAGE DISPOSAL SYSTEMS
- Appendix I — INSTALLATION STANDARD FOR PEX TUBING SYSTEMS FOR …
- Appendix J — COMBINATION OF INDOOR AND OUTDOOR COMBUSTION AND …
- Appendix K — POTABLE RAINWATER CATCHMENT SYSTEMS
- Appendix L — SUSTAINABLE PRACTICES
- Appendix M — PEAK WATER DEMAND CALCULATOR