1303.07 BOARD OF EXAMINERS.

   (a)   Members. There is hereby created and established a board to be known and designated as the Board of Plumbing Examiners. This Board shall consist of four persons appointed by the Board of Health of whom one shall be a master or employing plumber of not less than ten years experience in the business of plumbing, one journeyman plumber of like experience, the Health Commissioner and the Plumbing Inspector, ex officio.

   (b)   Terms of Office and Qualifications. The term of office of each member shall be two years and they shall serve without compensation.

   (c)   Powers; Duties; Organization.

      (1)   The Board of Examiners shall meet and organize by the selection of a chairman. They shall prepare rules for conducting examinations and designate the time and place for the examination of applicants for certificates of competency.

      (2)   A majority of the members shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business, and it shall require a concurrence of a majority of all members to approve or disapprove of the competency of the applicant.

      (3)   The Board shall examine applicants for master plumber's certificate as to their practical and theoretical knowledge of plumbing, house drainage, laws, rules and regulations in relation to plumbing, also as to their ability to lay out plumbing work.

      (4)   All applicants for journeyman's certificates shall be examined by the Board as to their knowledge of the laws, rules and regulations and also their practical knowledge of, and their mechanical competency in the performance of plumbing work.

      (5)   Such examination may be made in whole or in part in writing.

         (Ord. 92-139. Passed 7-7-92.)