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 New Rochelle
 Code of Ordinances
 Part II. General Legislation
 Chapter 242. Plumbing and Drainage

  § 242-9. Powers and duties of Plumbing Inspector.  

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  • A. 
    The office of the Plumbing Inspector shall be open to the public daily, except Saturdays, Sundays and holidays.
    B. 
    The Plumbing Inspector shall receive and carry with him at all times a suitable badge or other official means of identification for the purpose of inspection and examination of all premises where plumbing is being installed or repairs are being made.
    C. 
    In the discharge of his duties, the Plumbing Inspector shall have the authority at any reasonable hour to enter any premises or building in which plumbing work is being installed.
    D. 
    The Plumbing Inspector shall require the submission of and shall examine plans and applications for permits. If the same are found to comply with the provisions of this code, he shall issue permits for the work specified in such applications.
    E. 
    The Plumbing Inspector shall collect all fees for permits issued as provided by this code and shall issue receipts therefor. He shall transfer all fees collected by him to the proper authority provided by law to receive such funds.
    F. 
    The Plumbing Inspector shall make all inspections and tests as provided for in this code, and, upon the satisfactory completion and final test of the plumbing system, he shall issue a certificate of approval for any work approved by him.
    G. 
    The Plumbing Inspector shall condemn and reject all work done or being done or materials used or being used which do not in all respects comply with the provisions of this code. He shall endeavor to compel an immediate correction of the conditions by the issuance of a notice of violation therefor; and, failing in this, he shall report the facts and circumstances to the Corporation Counsel for appropriate action. The Plumbing Inspector shall investigate complaints by an owner as to unsatisfactory or inadequate work on the part of any plumber. All complaints shall be made in writing by said owner with a direct statement of facts thereof.
    H. 
    The Plumbing Inspector shall keep a record of applications filed, permits issued, certificates of approval of completed work issued and reports of notices and orders issued.
    I. 
    The Plumbing Inspector shall make a monthly report to the Director of Public Works of permits issued, certificates of approval issued and all other business transactions of his office, including the number of inspections made.
    J. 
    The Plumbing Inspector shall maintain an official register of all persons, firms or corporations lawfully entitled to carry on or engage in the business of plumbing or to labor at the trade of plumbing to whom a plumber's certificate of qualification has been issued in accordance with the provisions of § 242-5A of this code.
    K. 
    The Plumbing Inspector shall cause the arrest and prosecution of all persons unlicensed to do plumbing work who violate the provisions of this code.