(A) The following work shall be exempt from the requirement for a permit:
(1) The stopping of leaks in drains, water, soil, waste or vent pipe, provided, however, that if any concealed trap, drainpipe, water, soil, waste or vent pipe becomes defective and it becomes necessary to remove and replace the same with new material, such work shall be considered new work which is not exempt, and a permit shall be obtained and inspection made as provided in this chapter.
(2) The clearing of stoppages or the repairing of leaks in pipes, valves or fixtures. The replacement of fixtures, including but not limited to faucets and water closets, provided such repairs or replacements of fixtures do not involve or require the replacement or rearrangement of concealed valves, pipes or fixtures.
(3) The replacement of a dishwasher, garbage disposal, washing machine, or water closet (toilet) with a like-kind plumbing fixture or appliance in an owner-occupied residential dwelling unit or associated residential accessory structure by the owner or by a licensed master plumber. For purposes of this subsection, a "like-kind plumbing fixture or appliance" shall have the same mechanical and electrical ratings as the plumbing appliance being replaced.
(4) The replacement of an electric water heater with a like-kind electric water heater by a licensed master plumber in an owner-occupied residential dwelling unit or associated residential accessory structure. For purposes of this subsection, a "like-kind electric water heater" shall have the same mechanical and electrical ratings as the water heater being replaced. Replacement of gas water heaters is not exempt from the permit requirement.
(B) Exemption from the permit requirements of this code shall not be deemed to grant authorization for any work to be done in violation of the provisions of this code or any other applicable laws or ordinances.
(Ord. 10-15-550, 6-8-2010; Ord. 11-05-571, 3-15-2011; Ord. 12-12-607, 6-14-2012; Ord. 14-23-678, 11-13-2014)