(A) Permits shall expire if the plumbing work within the scope of the permit is not commenced within 1 year of the issuance date of such permit. However, if a permit holder is unable to commence plumbing work within 1 year of the issuance of the permit for good and satisfactory reasons, he or she may apply for an extension of time within which he or she may commence work under that permit. The Building Commissioner may extend the permit 1 time for a period not exceeding 180 days if:
(1) No changes have been made in the plans and specifications filed with the original application for permit;
(2) The extension is requested in writing by the applicant verifying the above; and
(3) A permit extension fee has been paid.
(B) Permits shall expire if the plumbing work, authorized by the permit is suspended or abandoned, at any time after plumbing work is commenced, for a period of 180 days. Such plumbing work may be recommenced only after the issuance of a permit reinstatement by the Building Department. Plumbing work in which substantial progress has not been made for a period of 180 days shall be deemed abandoned and the permit issued for said work shall automatically expire. The Building Commissioner may reinstate the permit for a period not exceeding 1 year if:
(1) The plumbing work has been suspended or abandoned for more than 180 days but less than 1 year;
(2) No changes have been made in the plans and specifications filed with the original application for permit;
(3) The reinstatement is requested in writing by the applicant verifying the above; and
(4) A permit reinstatement fee has been paid.
(C) Plumbing work abandoned for longer then the provisions of this section shall require a new permit.
(Ord. 5081, passed 12-3-2007)