(A) There is hereby created the office of Plumbing Inspector. The person chosen to fill the office of Plumbing Inspector shall be of good moral character, shall be possessed of the executive ability as is requisite for the performance of his or her duties and shall have a thorough knowledge of the standard materials and methods used in the installation of modern plumbing. He or she shall be well versed in the approved methods of plumbing construction for safety of persons and property, the state statutes related to plumbing work, and any orders, rules and regulations issued by authority thereof. A record of each appointment of a Plumbing Inspector pursuant to this section shall be transmitted promptly by the City Council to the State Building Inspector, for the certification as may be required by state law.
(B) It shall be the duty of the Plumbing Inspector to enforce the provisions of this chapter. He or she shall, upon application, grant permits for the installation or alteration of plumbing fixtures and equipment and plumbing systems and shall make inspections of plumbing installations, all as provided in this chapter. He or she shall keep complete records of all permits issued, inspections and re-inspections made and other official work performed in accordance with the provisions of this chapter.
(C) The Plumbing Inspector is empowered to employ, after receiving the approval of the City Council, any assistant inspectors and clerical assistants necessary for the proper conduct of his or her office and the inspection of plumbing installations as provided for in this chapter. The salaries of the assistants shall be determined and fixed by the City Council.
(D) The Plumbing Inspector shall have the right during reasonable hours to enter any building or premises in the discharge of his or her official duties or for the purpose of making any inspection or re-inspections or test of plumbing installations, systems or equipment contained therein. When any plumbing equipment, fixture or installation is found by the Plumbing Inspector to be dangerous to persons or property because it is defective or defectively installed or does not meet appropriate minimum standards, the person responsible for the plumbing equipment, fixture or installation shall be notified in writing and shall make any changes or repairs required, in the judgment of the Plumbing Inspector, to place the equipment, fixture, installation or system in a safe condition; and if the work is not completed within 15 days or any longer period that may be specified by the Plumbing Inspector in the notice, the Plumbing Inspector shall have the authority to disconnect or order the discontinuance of plumbing service and sewage disposal service to the premises in question. In cases of emergency where necessary to ensure the safety of persons or property or where plumbing fixtures, equipment or plumbing system may interfere with municipal operations, the Plumbing Inspector shall have the authority to disconnect or cause the disconnection thereof immediately.
(1973 Code, § 19-4) (Ord. 280, passed 11-7-1966)
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For state regulations, see M.S. § 326B.133