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§ 28-408.6.5 Joint ventures.
Nothing contained in section 28-408.6 shall be construed to prevent a master plumber business from entering into a joint venture of limited duration for a particular project with another master plumber business. The terms of a joint venture must be in writing, and documentation of the joint venture must be submitted to the department for approval prior to the initiation of work under such venture.
(Am. L.L. 2021/126, 11/7/2021, eff. 11/7/2022)
Editor's note: For related unconsolidated provisions, see Appendix A at L.L. 2021/126.
§ 28-408.6.6 Supervision.
The master plumber shall conduct his or her business to provide direct and continuing supervision in accordance with the provisions of this code.
   Exception: The provisions of this section shall not apply to minor alterations or ordinary repairs, as defined in this code, or to the installation or alteration of gas service piping and gas meter piping, including meters, valves, regulators or related equipment, when such work is to be performed, serviced and maintained by utility corporations subject to the jurisdiction of the New York state public service commission.
(Am. L.L. 2021/126, 11/7/2021, eff. 11/7/2022)
Editor's note: For related unconsolidated provisions, see Appendix A at L.L. 2021/126.
§ 28-408.7 Fitness to perform work.
As a condition of license renewal, a licensed master plumber shall provide evidence satisfactory to the department that such licensee is fit to perform the work.
(L.L. 2021/126, 11/7/2021, eff. 11/7/2022)
Editor's note: For related unconsolidated provisions, see Appendix A at L.L. 2021/126.
Article 409: Journeyman Plumber Registration
§ 28-409.1 Journeyman plumber registration qualifications.
The commissioner shall register an applicant as a journeyman plumber who has qualifications reflecting a progressive understanding, proficiency and competence in the plumbing trade, including:
   1.   A working familiarity with the plumbing code and technical standards and the ability to apply the code requirements correctly;
   2.   The application of basic plumbing theory and the utilization of trade skills on the job site;
   3.   A working knowledge of the tools of the trade and the ability to utilize them properly; and
   4.   An ability to draft simple diagrams and interpret from drawings for the purpose of the plumbing work in which the applicant is engaged.
(Am. L.L. 2021/126, 11/7/2021, eff. 11/7/2022)
Editor's note: For related unconsolidated provisions, see Appendix A at L.L. 2021/126.
§ 28-409.2 Experience.
The applicant for journeyman plumber registration must demonstrate that he or she has a progressive understanding, proficiency and competence in the plumbing trade by having:
   1.   A minimum of five (5) years of full-time experience in the performance of plumbing work under the direct and continuing supervision of a licensed master plumber or equivalent, where at least one (1) year of such experience shall have been in New York city; or
   2.   Satisfactorily completed a New York State recognized training program in plumbing.
(Am. L.L. 2021/126, 11/7/2021, eff. 11/7/2022)
Editor's note: For related unconsolidated provisions, see Appendix A at L.L. 2021/126.
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