(A) The “Illinois Plumbing Code,” three copies of which are presently on file in the office of the city clerk, is adopted as the plumbing code of the city, and the terms of this code are referred to, adopted, and made a part of this code of ordinances as if fully set out herein, except as amended in this chapter; and with the further exception that the following pipe may be used for sanitary sewer use:
PVC Truss Pipe
Armco A 2000
J-M Perm-alock
(B) Basic plumbing inspection fees are increased from $80 to $100 which includes inspection of not to exceed five fixtures. Each additional fixture will be charged an additional $12 per fixture.
(C) All water services shall be constructed with the following materials: All water services and water distribution pipe underground shall be type “K” copper or Class 52 ductile iron pipe A.W.W.A. C 151.
(D) All other water distribution pipe above ground shall be Type “L” or “K” for copper or Schedule 40 galvanized pipe and fittings.
(E) Application for permit. With every permit application that includes plumbing work, including the water service piping, a letter from the licensed plumbing contractor, on his letterhead, must be submitted to verify that he will be performing the plumbing work at the address for which the permit is applied for. Plumbing permits will only be issued to registered plumbing contractors in accordance with the Illinois Plumbing License Law (225 ILCS 320/13.1 from Ch. 111, Par 1112), and except as allowed by the Illinois Plumbing License Law (225 ILCS 320/3 from Ch. 111, Par. 1103, Sec. 3(2)).
('69Code, § 6-75; amend. Ord. 89-29, passed 6-6-89; amend. Ord. O-39-97, passed 12-2-97; amend. Ord. O-10-11, passed 1-18-11)
Statutory reference:
Authority of city to regulate plumbing, ILCS Ch. 65, Act 5, § 11-20-5