§ 242-10. Inspections and tests.

A. 

Inspections. All new plumbing work and such portions of existing systems as may be affected by new work or any changes shall be inspected to ensure compliance with all the requirements of this code and to assure that the installation and construction of the system is in accordance with approved plans.

B. 

Notification.

(1) 

Advance notice. It shall be the duty of the plumber to give advance notice to the office of the Plumbing Inspector when plumbing work is ready for test or inspection.

(2) 

Plumber's responsibility. It shall be the duty of the master plumber to make sure that the work will stand the test prescribed before giving the above notification.

(3) 

Retesting. If the Plumbing Inspector finds that the work will not pass the test, the plumber shall be required to make the necessary corrections, and the work shall then be resubmitted for test or inspection.

C. 

Material and labor for tests. The equipment, material, power and labor necessary for the inspection and test shall be furnished by the plumber.

D. 

Test of interior leaders or downspouts. Leaders or downspouts and branches within a building shall be tested by water or air as per the State Code.

[Amended 3-18-2003 by Ord. No. 63-2003]

E. 

Covering the work.

(1) 

Prior to test. No plumbing system or part thereof shall be covered until it has been inspected, tested and approved as prescribed in this chapter.

(2) 

Removal. If any plumbing system or part thereof is covered before being regularly inspected, tested and approved, as prescribed in this chapter, it shall be uncovered under the direction of the Plumbing Inspector.

F. 

Certificate of approval. Upon the satisfactory completion and final test of the plumbing system, a certificate of approval shall be issued by the Plumbing Inspector to the plumber to be delivered to the owner. The regular use of the plumbing system is prohibited until so approved and certified by the Plumbing Inspector.

G. 

Test of defective plumbing. The drainage system of any building, where there is reason to believe that it has become defective, shall be subject to test or inspection.

H. 

Inspection and test not required. No tests or inspections shall be required where a plumbing system or part thereof is set up for exhibition purposes and is not used for toilet purposes and is not directly connected to a water supply or sewerage system.