(a) No provision of this chapter shall be interpreted to require that the bona-fide owner and occupant of a single-family dwelling be licensed who personally performs work upon such premises occupied or to be occupied by the owner thereof as the owner's established residence. The owner shall be issued a permit for such work providing all such work shall be done in conformity with the provisions of this chapter and no work shall be done unless all permits required by this chapter are obtained.
(b) No provision of this chapter shall be interpreted to apply to public utilities operating under franchise or the laws of the State, in the installation, maintenance, removal or repair of the plumbing used in connection with their business if providing water service to their existing premises. However, the City reserves the right to inspect the plumbing covered by this subsection whenever the Plumbing Inspector feels that such inspection would be in the best interest of the public safety and welfare.
(c) No provision of this chapter shall be interpreted to require a plumbing apprentice to have a license, take an examination or pay any fee or fees before engaging in the pursuit of his trade when he is in the employ and under the direct supervision of a licensed plumbing contractor. However, such plumbing apprentice is required to register annually with the Safety-Service Director.
(Ord. 66(66-67) Passed 7-6-67.)