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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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
A. Separate Connections: There shall be a separate service line laid from the water main to each building. Such service line shall be laid on a straight line at right angles to the water main.
B. Curb Cocks:
1. A curb stop box and shutoff for controlling the supply of water to consumers shall be placed on every service line. When connections are made in streets or avenues, the stop box shall be placed twelve inches (12") outside the property line and as near the center of the lot as possible, on the street side; and when made in alleys, it shall be placed six inches (6") outside the lot line. The cover of the stop box shall be maintained at the same height as the sidewalk or the surrounding ground. Where areaway walls or curb lines prevent the location of stop box and shutoff at the point indicated, they shall be placed immediately within the areaway wall or curb lane. All shutoffs must be set on a line drawn at right angles to the main through the service corporation or connection in the main. Any variation in the location for setting of such stop boxes, as herein provided, shall be made only when authorized by the plumbing inspector.
2. The outside shutoff and stop box shall be under the sole control of the village water department, and no person except an employee or person specially authorized by the village water department shall open the cover of such box, or turn on or off water. However, licensed plumbers may turn on or off water for testing plumbing or making repairs, but whenever so used, the shutoff must be left closed if found closed and open if found open by the plumber who uses it.
3. The stop box on every service line must be kept flush with the surrounding ground or sidewalk surface and must be visible from the sidewalk. When the installation is made in cement or sidewalk, a curb box sleeve shall be used. This shall be an arch pattern base with extension type stationary rod. The valves, curb box and shutoff must be kept in good condition and ready for use at all times by the property owner. Should the property owner neglect to maintain such valves, curb box and shutoff in proper condition to be used, and if the stop box is found to be filled up, or if the stop box or shutoff is found to be out of repair at any time, the village water department shall have the right to clean or repair the same when needed without giving notice, and charge the cost thereof to the owner, and if payment is refused, may turn off the water in the service until the same is paid. The village will not be responsible for any damage due to the breaking of a service line or stopcock done while setting, resetting or repairing a water meter, or turning water off or on.
4. Owners of premises having water services which do not have separate curb stopcocks and boxes for each building, or which otherwise do not conform to the requirements in this subsection at the effective date hereof, shall be required to put in such curb a stopcock or make such other changes as are necessary to conform to these requirements when so instructed by the water department.
C. Maintenance: All service lines and fixtures from the street water main to the premises, including the corporation cocks at the mains, shall be installed and maintained at the expense of the property owners, and any leaks or other defects in the same shall be promptly repaired by them, or if not promptly repaired within five (5) days after written notice, the water shall be turned off until such repairs have been made, and the expense thereof shall be charged against such owner and must be paid before water shall be turned on again. (Ord. 1570, 9-17-2012; amd. Ord. 1776, 11-6-2023)
Yard hydrants, sprinkling plugs and sill cocks will not be allowed on water service connections except when connected in such a manner that the water consumed through such yard hydrant, sprinkling plug or sill cock shall first pass through the water meter on such service. (Ord. 1570, 9-17-2012; amd. Ord. 1776, 11-6-2023)
No person shall in any manner obstruct the access of any stopcock, hydrant, water meter, dial or valve connected with any water pipes within the village by means of any rubbish, refuse, building material, fuel or any other article, thing or hindrance, particularly the obstruction of meters that will interfere with the ready access to a meter at any and all times. Neglecting to comply with this section, the consumer at once becomes liable, and the village water supply will be turned off at the street, after notice has been given, until the obstruction shall be removed. (Ord. 1570, 9-17-2012; amd. Ord. 1776, 11-6-2023)
No person shall extend a village sewer to service his property unless the sewer line is extended across the entire frontage of the property at the property owner's expense. In the event compliance with this section is impossible because of physical conditions or impractical because of unique circumstances, the property owner may apply to the village board of trustees for exemption from the requirements of this section. (Ord. 1570, 9-17-2012; amd. Ord. 1776, 11-6-2023)
A. Use Of Water: Owners or customers desiring to discontinue the use of water shall give notice thereof to the village clerk, who shall cause the water to be turned off and the meter removed. When water service is discontinued, all water and sewer charges for such service shall become due and payable. A service charge shall be made at the time service is discontinued, either at the customer's request or for nonpayment of charges. A charge fixed by the village board of trustees from time to time shall be made for every special reading requested by a customer.
B. Water Service; Bill Rendered: At any time any premises is to be vacated or property closed for any period of time, a request shall be made to the village clerk to have a final reading or removal of the water meter, and the village clerk shall render a bill covering water and sewerage service charges then accrued. The village may withhold water supply until all unpaid bills against the property have been paid. (Ord. 1570, 9-17-2012)
A. General Enforcement: The plumbing inspector shall have the powers granted unto him by this chapter and "an act of the Illinois legislature in relation to the licensing and regulation of plumbers, to repeal a certain act named therein, and to prescribe penalties for the violation thereof", as approved July 13, 1953, and as amended. He shall also have the power to give notice, in the name of the village, to any owner, agent or occupant of any house, building, structure, grounds or premises found to be in violation of the provisions of this chapter, the Illinois state plumbing code as amended, and rules and regulations of the state of Illinois department of health interpreting the same.
B. Right Of Entry: For the purpose of enforcing the provisions of this chapter, the plumbing inspector shall be permitted to enter any house or building, grounds or premises at any time for inspection and examination of plumbing or drainage that may be defective or that may constitute a hazard to the health of a person or persons or the general public. Upon determining that a violation of the plumbing standards as set forth in this chapter or a health hazard exists, the plumbing inspector shall notify, or cause to be notified, the owner or his/her agent or occupant of the premises to correct, remove or abate such violation or health hazard. No person or persons shall hinder, obstruct or in any manner interfere with the plumbing inspector in the performance of his duties. (Ord. 1570, 9-17-2012; amd. Ord. 1776, 11-6-2023)
A. Generally:
1. This chapter shall not be construed as imposing upon the village any liability or responsibility for damage resulting from defective plumbing or drainage systems, or the installation thereof; nor shall the village, or any official or employee thereof, be held as assuming any such liability or responsibility by reason of the inspection authorized thereunder.
2. The plumbing inspector charged with the enforcement of this chapter, acting for the village in good faith and without malice in the discharge of his duties, shall not thereby render himself liable personally and is hereby relieved from all personal liability for any damage that may occur to persons or property as a result of any act required or by reason of any act or omission performed by him in the enforcement of any provisions of this chapter. The plumbing inspector, acting as aforesaid, shall be defended by the legal department of the village until final termination of the proceedings.
B. Turning On Water: In turning on water, the village or village water department shall not be responsible for damage that may occur by reason of improper fixtures, open or improper connections or for any other causes.
C. Stopcock And Valve Services: The village shall not be responsible for any accidents caused by stopcocks or valve boxes that stand above the surface of the ground, pavement or sidewalks, and the property owners shall keep all stopcocks or valve boxes flush with the surface at their location. (Ord. 1570, 9-17-2012; amd. Ord. 1776, 11-6-2023)
Any owner, agent, supplier in charge of construction, builder, contractor or architect designing or drawing plans for, or having charge of plumbing work, or who shall permit to be constructed or installed any plumbing in violation of this chapter, shall be punishable by a fine as provided in section 1-4B-1 of this code, and each day a violation occurs or is permitted to occur shall constitute a separate violation. (Ord. 1570, 9-17-2012; amd. Ord. 1776, 11-6-2023)