10-5-2: REGULATIONS ADOPTED:

   A.   Adoption Of Code: There is hereby adopted as a portion of the plumbing regulations for the village, the international plumbing code, 2014 edition, adopted by the village of Milan, Illinois, and the Illinois plumbing code, adopted by the Illinois department of public health, effective February 1, 2004, and all amendments made and to be made subsequent to February 1, 2004. One copy of said international plumbing code and Illinois plumbing code are on file in the office of the village clerk and are available for public use, inspection and examination. (Ord. 1570, 9-17-2012; amd. Ord. 1776, 11-6-2023)

10-5-3: INTERPRETATION:

   A.   In the event of a conflict in the interpretation of the provisions of the international plumbing code with the provisions of the Illinois plumbing code and/or subsequent amendments thereto, then the provisions of the Illinois plumbing code shall govern.

   B.   In the event of a conflict in the interpretation of the international plumbing code and/or Illinois plumbing code, as amended from time to time hereafter, with the provisions of subsection 10-5-2A1 of this chapter, the provisions of said subsection 10-5-2A1 shall govern.

   C.   Where reference is made in the Illinois plumbing code adopted in subsection 10-5-2A of this chapter to the word "department", said word refers to the village plumbing inspector and does not refer to the department of public health of the state of Illinois.

   D.   All references to the "plumbing board" herein contained refer to the "board of appeals" created by the provisions of section 10-1B-1 of this title, which board shall have all of the powers and duties conferred upon the plumbing board in the international plumbing code as well as those powers as set forth in this chapter. (Ord. 1570, 9-17-2012; amd. Ord. 1776, 11-6-2023)

10-5-4: PERMIT REQUIREMENTS:

   A.   Permit Required: No person, firm, or corporation shall engage in or perform "plumbing" in the village without first obtaining a permit from the plumbing inspector.

   B.   Eligibility For Permit:

      1.   Permits shall be granted only to those persons eligible under the provisions of "an act of the Illinois legislature in relation to the licensing and regulation of plumbers, to repeal a certain act therein named, and to prescribe penalties for the violation thereof", approved May 1, 1986.

      2.   In order to be eligible to obtain a permit, any person, firm or corporation engaging in or performing plumbing as a licensed plumber shall register as such in the office of the plumbing inspector, furnishing satisfactory proof that such person is duly licensed by the state of Illinois

   C.   Issuance To Owners Of Single-Family Dwellings: Any permit required by this chapter may be issued to any person to do any work regulated by this chapter in a single-family dwelling used exclusively for living purposes, including the usual accessory buildings and quarters in connection with such buildings; provided, that the person is the bona fide owner of such dwelling, and that the same is occupied by said owner, and that said owner shall personally purchase all material and perform all labor in connection therewith; and provided, that all workmanship methods and materials shall meet the requirements of these plumbing regulations.

   D.   Plans And Specifications: No permit shall be issued until plans and specifications showing the proposed work in necessary detail have been submitted to the plumbing inspector, and it has been determined from examination of such plans and specifications that they gave assurance that the work will conform to the provisions of this chapter. If a permit is denied, the applicant may submit revised plans and specifications without payment of an additional fee. If, in the course of work, it is found necessary to make any change from the plans and specifications on which a permit has been issued, amended plans and specifications shall be submitted, and a supplementary permit, subject to the same conditions applicable to original application for permit, shall be obtained to cover the change.

   E.   Expiration Of Permit; Renewal: Every permit issued shall become invalid unless the work on the site authorized by such permit is commenced within one hundred eighty (180) days after its issuance, or if the work authorized on the site by such permit is suspended or abandoned for a period of one hundred eighty (180) days after the time the work is commenced. The building official is authorized to grant, in writing, one or more extensions of time, for periods not more than one hundred eighty (180) days each. The extension shall be requested in writing and justifiable cause demonstrated.

   F.   Correction Of Errors: The issuance of a permit based on plans and specifications shall not prevent the plumbing inspector from thereafter requiring the correction of errors in said plans and specifications or from preventing construction operations being carried on thereunder when in violation of these plumbing regulations or any other ordinance or from revoking any certificate of approval when issued in error.

   G.   Exemptions From Permit: No permit shall be required in the case of any repair work as follows: the stopping of leaks in drainpipes or soil, waste, or vent pipes; provided, however, that should any trap, drainpipe, or soil, waste, or vent pipe be or become defective and it becomes necessary to remove and replace the same with new material in any part or parts, the same shall be considered as new work, and a permit shall be procured and inspection shall be made as herein provided. No permit shall be required for the clearing of stoppage or the repairing of leaks in pipes, valves, or fixtures, when such repairs do not involve or require the replacement or rearrangement of valves, pipes, or fixtures. (Ord. 1570, 9-17-2012; amd. Ord. 1776, 11-6-2023)

10-5-5: FEES AND DEPOSIT:

A.   Fees:

   1.   Permits: Application for permit shall be accompanied by the appropriate fee in accordance with the following schedule:

 

Each sewer connection	$25.00
Each water connection	25.00
Water main taps	25.00
Each roof drain run inside of buildings and connected to the village storm drains	12.00
Gas piping	25.00
Lawn sprinkler	25.00
RPZ/cross connection	25.00

 

   2.   Water Heaters And Softeners: The fee for the installation, replacement or moving of all domestic hot water heaters, domestic hot water storage tanks, range boilers, and all domestic hot water appliances pertaining to tapping of water mains shall be at the rate of twelve dollars ($12.00) per service. All repair jobs, changing or replacing of each individual plumbing fixture shall be twelve dollars ($12.00) for each opening. A special fee for the installation of water softeners shall be twelve dollars ($12.00) to cover the cost of inspection time.

   3.   Inspections:

 

Inspections outside of normal business hours (minimum charge 2 hours)	$50.00 per hour1
Reinspection fees assessed under provisions of section 304e and 702c	50.00 per hour1
Inspections for which no fee is specifically indicated (minimum charge 1/2 hour)	50.00 per hour1
Additional plan review required by changes, additions, or revisions to approved plans (minimum charge 1/2 hour)	50.00 per hour1
For use of outside consultants for plan checking and inspections, or both	Actual costs2
Notes: 1.   Or the total hourly cost to the jurisdiction, whichever is the greatest. This cost shall include supervision, overhead, equipment, hourly wages and fringe benefits of the employees involved. 2.   Actual costs include administrative and overhead costs.

 

(Ord. 1570, 9-17-2012; amd. Ord. 1776, 11-6-2023)

10-5-6: INSPECTIONS; TESTS; CERTIFICATE OF APPROVAL:

   A.   Inspections Required: All new plumbing work, and all portions of existing systems or any changes, shall be inspected to ensure compliance with all the requirements of the plumbing regulations and to assure that the installation and construction of the plumbing system is in accordance with an approved plan.

   B.   Advance Notice; Testing:

      1.   It shall be the duty of the holder of a permit to give notice to the plumbing inspector when plumbing work is ready for test or inspection.

      2.   It shall be the duty of the holder of a permit to make sure that the work will stand the test prescribed before giving the notification.

      3.   If the plumbing inspector finds that the work will not pass the test, the holder of a permit shall be required to make necessary corrections, and the work shall then be resubmitted for test or inspection.

      4.   Tests shall be conducted in the presence of the plumbing inspector or his duly appointed representative.

   C.   Re-Inspections: If the work does not pass inspection, the permit holder shall be notified in writing. The work shall be corrected and reinspected. Where extra inspection or additional trips for inspection are made on account of inaccurate information, faulty construction, or failure to make necessary repairs or changes, a fee shall be charged and collected for each extra inspection or reinspection.

   D.   Covering Work:

      1.   No drainage or plumbing system, or part thereof, shall be covered until it has been inspected, tested and accepted as prescribed in these plumbing regulations.

      2.   If any building drainage or plumbing system, or part thereof, which is installed, altered, or repaired, is covered before being inspected, tested and approved, as prescribed in these plumbing regulations, it shall be uncovered for inspection after notice to uncover the work has been issued to the responsible person by the plumbing inspector.

   E.   Test Of Water Supply System: Upon completion of a section or of the entire water supply system, it shall be tested and proved tight under a water pressure not less than the working pressure under which it is to be used. The water used for tests shall be obtained from a potable source of supply. Two (2) stories or more must be plugged off at the base of the stack and filled with water above the highest fixture.

   F.   Certificate Of Approval: Upon the satisfactory completion of a final test of the plumbing system, a certificate of approval shall be issued by the plumbing inspector to the plumber to be delivered to the owner.

   G.   Defective Plumbing: Whenever there is reason to believe that the plumbing system of any building has become defective, it shall be subjected to test or inspection, and any defects found shall be corrected as required in writing by the plumbing inspector. (Ord. 1570, 9-17-2012; amd. Ord. 1776, 11-6-2023)

10-5-7: RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR PROTECTION OF WATER SUPPLY SYSTEM:

The village may make rules and regulations in furtherance of the purpose of these plumbing regulations and not inconsistent with the specific provisions of these plumbing regulations for the installation, repair, or alteration of air conditioning systems, water treatment equipment, and water operated devices as may be deemed necessary to properly protect the water supply system. (Ord. 1570, 9-17-2012; amd. Ord. 1776, 11-6-2023)

10-5-8: SAFE AND SANITARY PLUMBING SYSTEM:

   A.   The plumbing and drainage system of any premises under the jurisdiction of the village shall be maintained in a sanitary and safe operating condition by the owner or his/her agent.

   B.   The plumbing inspector may conduct an inspection survey of any or all plumbing installations existing at the effective date hereof to determine the existence of public health or safety hazards, including cross connections or back siphonage hazards, which may result in contamination of the water supply. The responsible persons shall be required to correct any defects or they shall be considered to be in violation of these plumbing regulations and subject to the penalties prescribed therefor.

   C.   Whenever brought to the attention of the plumbing inspector that any unsanitary conditions exist or that any construction or work regulated by these plumbing regulations is dangerous, unsafe, unsanitary or a menace to life, health, or property or is in violation of these plumbing regulations, the plumbing inspector shall order any person, firm, or corporation using or maintaining any such conditions or responsible for the use of or maintenance thereof to discontinue the use of or maintenance thereof, or to repair, alter, change, remove, or demolish same, as the plumbing inspector may consider necessary for the proper protection of life, health or property. In the case of gas piping or gas appliance, the plumbing inspector may order any person, firm, or corporation supplying gas to such piping or appliance to discontinue supplying gas thereto until such piping or appliance is made safe to life, health or property.

   D.   Every such order shall be in writing, addressed to the owner, agent, or person responsible for the premises in which such conditions exist, and shall specify the date or time when there shall be compliance with such order, which time shall allow a reasonable period in which there can be compliance with such order by the person, firm, or corporation receiving such order, but shall never exceed the maximum period for which such construction can be safely used or maintained. (Ord. 1570, 9-17-2012; amd. Ord. 1776, 11-6-2023)