(A) Installation by qualified agency. Installation, replacement or repair of a consumer's gas piping or appliances shall be performed only by a qualified agency. A qualified agency is defined as any individual, firm or company which either in person or through a representative is engaged in and is responsible for the installation, replacement or repair of consumer gas piping or appliances, and who is experienced in the work and familiar with all precautions required.
(B) Permits. No gas fitter shall install, or make alteration to installation, of house piping or appliances in any new or old building within the limits of the city without first obtaining a permit for the work from the City Plumbing Inspector's office. Application for the permits shall be made in writing by the owner of the property or his or her authorized agent to the Plumbing Inspector. The application shall give the location of the property, the name of the owner and the name of the person employed to do the work, and shall be made on blanks furnished for the purpose.
(C) Fees. A fee of $5 shall be payable to the city for each separate permit issued. This fee shall cover the cost of the inspection of the gas piping system by the City Plumbing Inspector or his or her assistant.
(Ord. 183, passed 9-9-1957)