(A) Office created. There is hereby created the Office of Plumbing Inspector. The Mayor is authorized to appoint or discharge the Plumbing Inspector with the consent of the City Council. No person shall be appointed Plumbing Inspector who has not been, at the time of his or her appointment, a licensed plumber in accordance with the state’s Plumber’s License Law.
(B) Oath; bond. The Plumbing Inspector, before entering upon the duties of his or her office, shall take the oath prescribed by law for city officers and execute a bond to the city in the penal sum of $1,000 with such sureties as the City Council shall approve, conditioned for the faithful performance of the duties of his or her office.
(C) Duties. The Plumbing Inspector is designated to administer and enforce this chapter. The Plumbing Inspector shall sign and issue all notices, permits and certificates required by this chapter. He or she shall pass upon and approve all plans and surveys required by this chapter. He or she shall keep a record of all notices issued, applications received and permits granted. He or she shall keep a record of violations of this chapter. He or she shall inspect, and for the purpose thereof, may enter all houses and other buildings in the course of erection and all houses undergoing alteration or repair as often as may be necessary to ensure conformance with the requirements of this chapter. He or she shall compel all work on plumbing to be performed in accordance with the provisions of this chapter. He or she shall collect all fees required by this chapter and pay them to the City Treasurer.
(1960 Code, § 25-1-5) (Ord. 3056, passed - -)