Exeter Municipal Code Ch. 15.24 Plumbing Code

The provisions set forth in the "Uniform Plumbing Code, 1997 Edition," as adopted by the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials together with appendices thereto, as adopted and modified by the State Building Standards Code, are adopted, and shall apply in all matters pertaining to the installation or alteration of plumbing and drainage systems and the inspection thereof, and to the issuance of permits therefor and to the enforcement of the rules and regulations as set forth in the Uniform Plumbing code, 1997 Editions, which code is adopted as the plumbing code of the city.

(Ord. 332 §1, 1975; Ord. 415 §1, 1979; Ord. 429 §1, 1980; Ord. 478 §7, 1985; Ord. 485 §6, 1987; Ord. 502 §5, 1990; Ord. 520 §6, 1992; Ord. 548 §11, 1995; Ord. 582 §8, 1999)

The term "administrative authority," as used in the Uniform Plumbing Code, shall mean the county building engineer.

(Ord. 412 §2, 1979)

Section 102.3.1, 102.3.2 and 103.4.1 of the Uniform Plumbing Code are deleted.

(Ord. 412 §3, 1979; Ord. 502 §6, 1990; Ord. 520 §7, 1992; Ord. 548 §12, 1995; Ord. 582 §9, 1999)

The city council by resolution shall set the fees charged for permits issued under the terms of this chapter.

(Ord. 332 §2, 1975)

It is unlawful for any person to erect, construct, enlarge, alter, repair, move, improve, remove, convert, or demolish, equip, use, occupy, or maintain any building or structure or plumbing or drainage system in the city, or cause the same to be done, contrary to or in violation of any of the provisions of the plumbing code adopted by Sections 15.24.010 and 15.24.013 of this chapter.

(Ord. 332 §3, 1975; Ord. 412 §5, 1979)

Any person violating any of the provisions of this chapter shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor, and upon conviction thereof shall be punishable by a fine of not more than five hundred dollars or by imprisonment for a period of not more than six months in the county jail, or by both such fine and imprisonment. Any person in violation of the Uniform Plumbing Code, as adopted by Section 15.24.010, or this chapter, shall be deemed guilty of a separate offense for each and every day or portion thereof, during which any violation of any provision of the Uniform Plumbing Code or this chapter is committed, continued or permitted.

(Ord. 332 §4, 1975; Ord. 412 §6, 1979; Ord. 429 §2, 1980; Ord. 548 §14, 1995)