(a) No person shall undertake any plumbing work, whether new or replacement, without first obtaining a permit therefor from the Building Inspection Division. A permit shall be issued only to a licensed master plumber or to a homeowner doing work on their own residence (single-family dwelling).
(b) Application for a permit shall be made on a suitable form provided by the Building Inspection Division. The form shall provide for sworn statements giving the following information:
(1) The name and address of the owner of the premises and of the applicant, if other than the owner;
(2) The address or location of the premises where an installation, replacement or alteration is to be made;
(3) The name and address of the master plumber responsible for such work;
(4) The State plumber's license number; and
(5) A description of such installation, replacement or alteration and the number and kind of fixtures to be installed.
(c) After the receipt of a properly filed application and compliance by the applicant with all requirements, a permit shall be granted or refused within ten days, exclusive of Sundays and holidays. If a permit is refused, the applicant shall be informed, in writing, of the reasons for such denial.
(d) No permit issued under this chapter shall be construed to give any individual the right to connect with a master main, to remove any sidewalk or to excavate any street for any purpose. If work for which a permit is issued has not been commenced within 180 days from the date of issuance, the permit shall lapse and cease to be effective.
(Ord. 21-80. Passed 10-21-80; Ord. 05-2023. Passed 5-16-23.)