Chapter 12.09
PLUMBING CODE

Sections:

12.09.010    Uniform Plumbing Code and Uniform Plumbing Code Standards.

12.09.020    Copy on file.

12.09.030    Amendments and exceptions to the Plumbing Code.

12.09.010 Uniform Plumbing Code and Uniform Plumbing Code Standards.

The 2009 Edition of the Uniform Plumbing Code as published by the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials, as amended by the Washington State Building Code Council and as published in Chapters 51-56 and 51-57 WAC is adopted.  (Ord. 10-523 § 6, 2010:  Ord. 07-478 § 3, 2007:  Ord. 04-447 § 1 (part), 2004)

12.09.020 Copy on file.

At least one copy of the adopted editions of the Uniform Plumbing Code and the Uniform Plumbing Code Standards shall be on file in the office of the Town Clerk.  (Ord. 04-447 § 1 (part), 2004; Ord. 98-344 § 1)

12.09.030 Amendments and exceptions to the Plumbing Code.

A.    The plumbing permit fee shall be as set forth in Section 3.32.010.

B.    All references to the Board of Appeals shall be deemed to refer to the Hearing Examiner system of Chapter 2.56 of this code.  The Hearing Examiner shall have no authority relative to interpretation of the administrative provisions of this code nor shall the Hearing Examiner be empowered to waive requirements of this code.

C.    Subsection 103.1.2 of the Uniform Plumbing Code is repealed and replaced with a new Subsection 103.1.2 to read as follows:

103.1.2 Exempt Work. A permit shall not be required for the following:

1. Replacement of a water heater with one of a similar type; provided, however, the Town will conduct an inspection upon request.  The inspection fee shall be as set forth in Section 3.32.010.

2. Installation of backflow prevention assemblies that are inspected by Olympic View Water and Sewer District.

3. The stopping of leaks in drains, water, soil, waste or vent pipe; provided, however, that if any concealed trap, drainpipe, water, soil, waste or vent pipe becomes defective and it becomes necessary to remove and replace the same with new material, such work shall be considered as new work and a permit shall be obtained and inspection made as provided in this code.

4. The clearing of stoppages or the repairing of leaks in pipes, valves or fixtures, and the removal and reinstallation of water closets, provided such repairs do not involve or require the replacement or rearrangement of valves, pipes or fixtures.

(Ord. 11-528 § 2, 2011; Ord. 04-447 § 1 (part), 2004)