Article IV
BUILDINGS AND BUILDING REGULATIONS

Sections:

Division 1. Generally

Secs. A4-1    –

A4-15.    Reserved.

Division 2. Plumbing

Sec. A4-16.    Public policy.

Sec. A4-17.    Powers.

Sec. A4-18.    Ratification of prior regulatory measures, fees and penalties.

Sec. A4-19.    Plumbing ordinances continued in effect.

    Cross References: Construction and building licenses, Chapter 5.63, TMC; buildings and building regulations, TMC Title 14.

Division 1. Generally

Secs. A4-1 – A4-15. Reserved.

Division 2. Plumbing

    Cross References: Plumbing code, TMC 14.35.010 et seq.

Sec. A4-16. Public policy.

Pursuant to the powers of the City of Topeka to regulate the health, safety, morals and welfare of the people, it is hereby declared to be the public policy of the City of Topeka that persons engaging or working at the business of plumbing within the corporate boundaries of the City of Topeka shall be regulated, and that the governing body of the City of Topeka shall provide by ordinance for the examination, licensing and regulation of persons engaging or working at the business of plumbing within the corporate boundaries of the City of Topeka. (C.O. 38 § 2, 8-6-77.)

Sec. A4-17. Powers.

To effectuate the policy set forth in section 2 [A4-16] of this charter ordinance [article], the governing body of the City of Topeka is hereby empowered to pass ordinances relating to the regulation of the business of plumbing, including, but not limited to, the following subjects:

(1) Creation of a board of plumber examiners, and establishment of the powers and duties of said board;

(2) Adoption of one or more standard codes relating to the business of plumbing, and incorporation of such codes into the ordinances of the City of Topeka by reference;

(3) Establishment of standards and procedures for the examination and licensing of persons engaged in the business of plumbing;

(4) Fixing of fees for issuance of permits, inspection of work done, examination of applicants, and issuance and renewal of licenses;

(5) Provision of penalties for violations of ordinances, codes or regulations pertaining to the business of plumbing; and

(6) Such other provisions deemed necessary and proper for carrying out the policy of this charter ordinance [article]. (C.O. 38 § 3, 8-6-77.)

Sec. A4-18. Ratification of prior regulatory measures, fees and penalties.

It is the finding of the governing body of the City of Topeka that all regulatory measures adopted and fees and penalties imposed in regard to the business of plumbing prior to the passage of this charter ordinance [article] should be and they are hereby ratified. (C.O. 38 § 4, 8-6-77.)

Sec. A4-19. Plumbing ordinances continued in effect.

All ordinances of the City of Topeka relating to the business of plumbing and in effect at the time this charter ordinance [article] becomes effective shall remain in effect until specifically repealed or amended. (C.O. 38 § 5, 8-6-77.)