1. Administration. The application, administration, and enforcement of this section shall be in accordance with Minnesota State Building Code. The code shall be enforced within the extraterritorial limits of the City of Columbus and within the extraterritorial limits permitted by Minnesota Statutes 326B.121, Subd. 2(D), as amended from time to time.
2. Plan Review. Prior to installation of a system of plumbing other than for a single-family dwelling with independent plumbing service, complete plumbing plans and specifications, together with any additional information that the Building Official may require, shall be submitted in duplicate and approved by the Building Official. No construction shall proceed except in accordance with the approved plans. Any alteration or extension of any existing plumbing system shall be subject to these same requirements. Per Minnesota Statutes 326B.43, Subd. 2(n), the plumbing plans and specifications for the following types of projects shall be submitted to the state for review:
a. state-licensed facilities as defined in section 326B.103, subdivision 13;
b. public buildings as defined in section 326B.103, subdivision 11; and
c. projects of a special nature for which department review is requested by either the municipality or the state.
3. Authority to inspect. A plumbing system installation, as described herein, shall be subject to inspection as required by the Minn. Rules, part 1300.0215.
4. Compliance. This code shall be enforced by the Minnesota Certified Building Official designated by the City to administer the code pursuant to Minnesota Statutes 326B.133, including plumbing plan review and inspections.
5. Permits and fees. Fees for Plumbing Plan Review shall be as authorized in Minnesota Rules, Chapter 1300. Permit and plan Review fees shall be assessed for work governed by this chapter in accordance with the fee schedule adopted by the City Council via resolution. In addition, a surcharge fee shall be collected on all permits issued for work governed by this code in accordance with Minnesota Statutes, section 326B.148.
6. Violations and penalties. A violation of the building code is a misdemeanor pursuant to Minnesota statutes 326B.082, subdivision 16 and Minnesota rules, chapter 1300.
[§ 13-206 Added by Ord. No 21-08, effective November 18, 2021.]