Inspection of work starting at the city main line connected to the sewer systems, storm water systems and water supply systems of the city shall be made by the City Engineer. It shall be unlawful for any person to construct, install, alter or repair any plumbing, drain, vent, sump, water closet, sink, lavatory or other plumbing fixtures within the corporate limits of the city without first obtaining a permit from the office of the City Engineer for plumbing. Applications for permits to do work connected to sewer systems, storm water systems and water supply systems shall be made at the office of the City Engineer. Tapping permits shall be obtained at the city’s public utilities for connection to the water supply system. However, no permit shall be required in case of repairs affecting sanitation, such as mending leaks in faucets, valves or water supply pipes, mending of broken fixtures, releasing frozen pipes or rodding and flushing of any house or drain system.
(1992 Code, § 476:35) Penalty, see § 10.99