The Uniform Plumbing Code, 2018 Edition with State of Iowa amendments, is hereby adopted by reference and shall apply to all properties within the City, except as to those provisions governing the replacement of water heaters in one- and two-family dwellings. The fee for a permit issued under the Uniform Plumbing Code adopted in this chapter shall be set by resolution of the Council.
1. Ball valves are required on both sides of the water meter.
2. Solder joints are not allowed on one-meter residences.
3. Solder joints are allowed above ground on commercial buildings up to and including three-inch pipe with City approval.
4. Water meters are required to be in an accessible conditioned area.
5. Any commercial water service greater than one inch is the responsibility of the owner, including the curb valve.
6. No auto vents are allowed in new construction. Two-inch air emitter valve will be allowed only by the discretion of the Plumbing Inspector.
(Ord. 1103 - Dec. 20 Supp.)