(A) It shall be the duty of the Plumbing Inspector to inspect and approve, after the necessary permit for new construction has been obtained as provided hereinafter, all natural gas installations, whether the installations be for residential or commercial use. No permit fee shall be required of existing installations operated prior to this section being enacted.
(B) Every person owning, leasing, operating or in possession of any building or structure within the city shall permit the Plumbing Inspector to enter the building or structure as often as it is deemed necessary by the Inspector for the limited purpose of discharging his or her duties prescribed by this chapter, and it shall be unlawful for any owner, occupant or lessee of any premises to prevent or interfere with the entry for inspection purposes. The Inspector shall, upon request of the owner, occupant or lessee of any premises, exhibit his or her authority to make the entry.
(C) It shall be unlawful for any person to install natural gas lines and hook-ups therefor in any new construction, either residential or commercial in nature, without first obtaining a permit from the office of the City Clerk. The cost of this permit shall be $35. A bond of $2,000 shall also be posted.
(D) After inspection of the gas lines and installation thereof, the Plumbing Inspector shall issue a certificate of approval, if the work is approved. If the installation is not approved, the Inspector shall issue a report citing each objection to the approval to the applicable owner, construction firm or builder.
(E) This section shall not be construed to relieve from, or lessen the liability of, any person, firm or corporation from damages to any one injured by any defect or any negligent manner of installation authorized herein; nor shall the city, or any agent thereof, be held liable therefor by reason of any inspection herein authorized and made under the authority, or by reason of the certificate of approval issued by the Plumbing Inspector.
(F) All plastic or rubber lines, whether permanent or temporary, carrying natural gas, shall be buried at least 24 inches underground.
(2002 Code, § 150.23) Penalty, see § 10.99