Ordinance 4994 Exhibit A - Town of Normal, Illinois

SEC. 12.1-1

CHAPTER 12

PLUMBING CODE

DIVISION 1 - PLUMBING INSPECTOR

SEC. 12.1-1 RESERVED.

SEC. 12.1-2 POSITION OF PLUMBING INSPECTOR

A.Establishment - There has heretofore been created and is hereby continued the Town of Normal employment position of Plumbing Inspector (occasionally referred to in this Chapter as "Inspector").

B.Supervision - The Plumbing Inspector shall be hired by the City Manager, shall be under the supervision of the Building Commissioner and shall be subject to the provisions of the Town's Personnel Code.

C.Assistants - The Plumbing Inspector may be assisted by such other employees or personnel as may be authorized by the Town Council and assigned by the Building Commissioner or City Manager.

D.Office - The Plumbing Inspector has heretofore established and shall maintain an office at the Normal Municipal Building.

SEC. 12.1-3 QUALIFICATIONS - No person shall be hired as a Plumbing Inspector who is not knowledgeable about plumbing, house drainage and plumbing ventilation, and well versed in the rules, regulations and requirements of the Illinois State Plumbing Code.

SEC. 12.1-4 DUTIES - The Plumbing Inspector shall have the following duties, functions and responsibilities:

A.To interpret and apply this Chapter;

B. To issue all plumbing permits hereunder;

C.To inspect or cause the inspection of all construction, installation, maintenance and alteration of plumbing, drainage and ventilation systems to see that such work is in accordance with the provisions of this Chapter;

D.To perform the duties, functions and responsibilities specified in the current Job Description of the Town of Normal employment position "Plumbing Inspector", which Job Description is approved from time to time by the Town Council as part of the Salary Administration Program.

SEC. 12.1-5 RECORDS - All records and reports of the Plumbing Inspector shall be open to public inspection for good and sufficient reasons, at the stated office hours, but they shall not be removed from the office of the Plumbing Inspector without his written consent.

SEC. 12.1-6

SEC. 12.1-6 RIGHT OF ENTRY - The Plumbing Inspector, in the discharge of his official duties, and upon proper certification, shall have the authority to enter any building, structure or premises at any reasonable hour.

SEC. 12.2-1

DIVISION 2 - PLUMBING BOARD OF APPEALS

SEC. 12.2-1 CREATION, COMPOSITION, APPOINTMENT AND TERM - There has heretofore been created and is hereby continued a Plumbing Board of Appeals consisting of seven members. The Board shall continue to be composed of one plumbing contractor (master plumber), one journeyman plumber, one consulting engineer, one representative of the McLean County Department of Health and three lay representatives. Each member shall be appointed for a four-year term and shall serve until his successor is duly appointed and qualified. The Board shall designate one of its members to serve as Chairperson. The Chairperson shall serve a one-year term and may be reappointed. The Plumbing Inspector shall be an advisor to the Board and may act as Secretary of the Board. Vacancies among Board members shall be filled for the unexpired term in the same manner as original appointments.

SEC. 12.2-2 FUNCTIONS - The Plumbing Board of Appeals shall have the following functions:

A.To hear and decide all appeals from rulings or determinations of the Plumbing Inspector;

B.To assist in the administration and interpretation of this Chapter and the Illinois State Plumbing Code and any other technical codes as adopted and modified hereby;

C.To recommend to the Town Council reasonable Rules and Regulations governing the issuance of permits by the Plumbing Inspector;

D.To recommend to the Town Council reasonable fees to be paid for the inspections performed by the Plumbing Inspector;

E.To perform such other duties as may be given or assigned by the Town Council.

SEC. 12.2-3 QUORUM - Four members of the Board shall constitute a quorum. All decisions shall require affirmative votes by a simple majority of the Board members present. No member of the Board shall consider or vote on any question in which he, or any corporation in which he is a shareholder, is financially interested to an extent greater than other persons, firms or corporations doing plumbing work within the Town.

SEC. 12.2-4 MEETINGS AND RECORDS - Meetings of the Board shall be held at the call of the Chairperson and at such other times as the Board may determine. All hearings before the Board shall be open to the public. The Board shall keep minutes of its proceedings, showing the vote of each member upon every question. If a member was absent or failed to vote, the minutes shall indicate such facts. This Board shall also keep records of its examinations and other official actions. Such minutes and such records shall be public records.

SEC. 12.2-5

SEC. 12.2-5 APPEAL PROCEDURE

A.Application for Appeal - An application for appeal shall be made within ten days from the date of the decision appealed from by filing with the Plumbing Inspector a Notice of Appeal specifying the grounds for the appeal. The Plumbing Inspector shall transmit to the Board of Appeals the Notice of Appeal and all papers or documents on which the matter appealed from is based.

B.Decision of the Board of Appeals - The Board of Appeals shall in every case reach a decision without unreasonable or unnecessary delay. Every decision of the Board shall be in writing and shall promptly be filed in the office of the Plumbing Inspector and served, either by personal delivery or regular mail, on the party initiating the appeal.

If a decision of the Board of Appeals reverses or modifies a decision of the Plumbing Inspector, the Plumbing Inspector shall then take action immediately in accordance with such decision. The decision of the Board shall be final, subject only to judicial review.

SEC. 12.2-6 RULES AND REGULATIONS - The Board may establish rules and regulations for its own procedure, not inconsistent with the provisions of this Chapter.

SEC. 12.3-1

DIVISION 3 - LICENSE, PERMITS, REGISTRATION, INSPECTION AND FEES

SEC. 12.3-1 STATE LICENSE REQUIRED - Except as specifically otherwise provided in this Chapter, it shall be unlawful for any person, firm or corporation to do or perform any plumbing, as that term is defined in the Illinois State Plumbing Code as adopted and modified hereby, within the corporate limits of the Town of Normal without being appropriately licensed under the provisions of the Illinois Plumbing License Law. Notwithstanding the foregoing, all materials attached to water supply mains, including water piping up to the outlet valve of a backflow preventative device must be installed by a licensed plumber. All fire hydrants and water pipes downstream of the backflow prevention device used exclusively for fire protection shall be installed by a licensed plumber or a sprinkler fitter. (Amended 10/21/02 by Ord. No. 4824)

SEC. 12.3-2 LOCAL REGISTRATION REQUIRED - Except as specifically provided in this Chapter, it shall be unlawful for any person, firm or corporation to do or perform any plumbing, as that term is defined in the Illinois State Plumbing Code as adopted and modified hereby, without being appropriately registered as a Plumbering Contractor in the Town of Normal:

A.Persons, firms or corporations desiring to do or perform plumbing within the Town of Normal shall file as Plumbing Contractors with the Plumbing Inspector the name, place of residence and place of business of all persons doing or performing plumbing work; a copy of the State license authorizing such individual or firm to do or perform such work within the State of Illinois and pay an annual $50.00 registration fee. (Amended 12/18/00 by Ord. No. 4696)

SEC. 12.3-3 RESERVED

SEC. 12.3-4 RESERVED

SEC. 12.3-5 RESERVED

SEC. 12.3-6 NON-TRANSFERABILITY - No registration under this Chapter shall be loaned, rented, assigned or transferred.

SEC. 12.3-7 RESERVED.

SEC. 12.3-8 REVOCATION OF RIGHTS AND PRIVILEGES - Any plumber, person engaging in the business of plumbing or person performing plumbing under contract for a fee may have his registration in the Town of Normal, and thereby his right to perform plumbing within the Town of Normal, revoked by the Board, for cause, after notice and an opportunity to be heard in his own defense. Cause for revocation of registration shall include, but not be limited to:

A.Refusal or failure to make necessary corrections to plumbing work within a reasonable time after notification of the defects therein;

B.Failure to obtain plumbing permits;

C.Transfer of plumbing permits;

D.Failure to call for required inspections;

SEC. 12.3-9

E.Unwillingness or inability to install plumbing in accordance with the terms and provisions of this Chapter;

F.Performing work not authorized by the class of license held; and

G.Violation of any provision of this Chapter.

SEC. 12.3-9 PERMITS REQUIRED - Except as specifically otherwise provided in this Chapter, it shall be unlawful for any person, firm or corporation to do or perform any "plumbing" as that term is defined in the Illinois State Plumbing Code as adopted and modified hereby without first obtaining a permit in the manner provided by Rule 14.4 of said Code, as so adopted and modified.

SEC. 12.3-10 EXPIRATION AND TRANSFERABILITY OF PLUMBING PERMITS

A.Transferability - Plumbing permits shall not be transferable and if after issuance, another person, firm or corporation desires to complete the work initiated under a permit, it shall be necessary to obtain a new plumbing permit authorizing such completion.

B.Expiration - If plumbing work is not commenced under a permit within six months after the date of issuance, the permit shall be considered to have expired.

SEC. 12.3-11 FEES.

A.Charges - Fees for plumbing and irrigation permits and the inspection of work performed thereunder shall be as follows:

1.For each plumbing permit, the charges shall be $7.00 per opening for 1 and 2 family construction and $10.00 per opening for all other work with a $25.00 minimum. The word "opening" being meant to include all openings left for waste pipes, whether fixtures are set or not, including the following: (Amended 5/3/82)(Amended 2/16/87)(Amended 1/19/93 by Ord. 4104)(Amended 4/16/01 by Ord. No. 4720)

a. Bathtub - with or without shower;

b. Water closets - floor and wall mount;

c. Bidet;

d. Shower - stall or compartment;

e. Lavatory - bar sinks;

f. Urinal - pedestal, wall type, floor and trough;

g. Drinking fountains;

h. Kitchen sink - including garbage disposal and dishwasher;

i.Drain - floor, explosion proof, grease, oil, sand and all other interceptors;

j.Automatic washer standpipe and all "p" traps that catch indirect waste;

k. Dishwasher - restaurant or commercial.

SEC. 12.3-12

2.When changes in soil, waste or vent pipes are made but no changes are made in the number of locations of the fixtures, the person obtaining said permit hereinabove, shall pay a permit fee computed at the rate of $0.003 x material and labor valuation required to complete the requested changes, with a $25.00 minimum. (Amended 5/3/82)(Amended 2/16/87)(Amended 1/19/93 by Ord. 4104)(Amended 4/16/01 by Ord. No. 4720)

3.Replacing water heater - $25.00 (Added 5/3/82)(Amended 2/16/87)(Amended 1/19/93 by Ord. 4104)(Amended 4/16/01 by Ord. No. 4720)

4.Lawn Sprinkler Systems - $25.00 (Added 4/16/84)(Amended 2/16/87)(Amended 1/19/93 by Ord. 4104)(Amended 4/16/01 by Ord. No. 4720)

5. Sewer Service $0.00 to $5,000.00 $25.00

$5,000.00 and up$25.00 plus $0.003 x valuation

(Added 4/16/01 by Ord. No. 4720)

6. Water Service $0.00 to $5,000.00 $25.00

$5,000.00 and up$25.00 plus $0.003 x valuation

(Added 4/16/01 by Ord. No. 4720)

B.Doing Work Without a Permit – If any person initiates construction, erection or alteration of plumbing in any structure without first taking out a permit, or installs an irrigation system, such person shall pay, in addition to the regular fees prescribed for permits, an additional amount equal to 100% of the fee required. Any such individual, if a registered plumber, may have his Town of Normal Registration revoked and upon conviction, may be subject to the penal provisions of this Chapter for violation of the Plumbing Code. No change or modifications of plans or specifications shall be made after a permit has been issued unless said changes have first been approved by the Plumbing Inspector.

SEC. 12.3-12 INSPECTIONS.

A.Inspection Required. It shall be unlawful for any person, firm or corporation to conceal or utilize any plumbing work, appurtenance, appliance, fixture, system or portion thereof without at each appropriate stage in the installation, alteration or repair, calling for a plumbing inspection in the manner provided in Article XIV of the Illinois State Plumbing Code as adopted and modified hereby.

SEC. 12.3-13

B.Procedure. The Plumbing Inspector shall be notified by the person performing the plumbing work when it or any portion of it is ready for inspection at least twenty-four (24) hours prior to the requested inspection time. All work shall be left uncovered and convenient for inspection until inspected and approved. The Inspector shall endeavor to examine the work within one working day after notified that it is ready for inspection. All plumbing work when placed in position may be required to be tested by appropriate tests in the presence of the Inspector and any and all defects corrected. On satisfactory completion of the plumbing work and approval by the Inspector, the premises, installation or portion thereof obtaining approval shall be so posted.

C.Inspection Upon Complaint. Upon complaint, in writing, of any citizen of this Town alleging the existence of an unsafe condition in any part of any such plumbing system within the Town, it shall be the duty of such Plumbing Inspector to inspect such part complained of, and if he finds that such complaint is well grounded, or if he otherwise finds any defect, to require the owner of the property on which the defective condition is located to put such part in proper condition, and it shall then be the duty of such owner to put such defective part in proper condition.

D.Condemnation of Plumbing Work or Equipment: Right of Appeal. The Town Plumbing Inspector shall have the authority upon inspection or reinspection, either pursuant to permit, on complaint or on his own initiative, to condemn any and all plumbing work installed or being installed that may be done without permit; that may be done contrary to approved plans, specifications and drawings; or that may be done by any person, firm, association, partnership or corporation not entitled to do plumbing within the Town of Normal; or that is in a condition which may be considered unsafe or hazardous to life or property. Upon condemnation of such work, he shall serve a written notice upon the person owning, using or installing the same, or the person, firm or corporation owning the property on which such plumbing is located, requiring such person to place the work in a secure and safe condition and one which is in all respects in compliance with the provisions herein contained. It shall be unlawful for any person, firm or corporation to utilize condemned plumbing work.

SEC. 12.3-13 EXCEPTIONS.

A.From the License and Registration Requirements of SEC. 12.3-1 and 12.3-2. The owner-occupant of a one-family dwelling may, with the assistance of any member of his family, personally carry on in such house any work governed by this Chapter without a plumbing license or registration, provided that such owner shall obtain a permit for any such work, shall call for inspections as provided in this Chapter and the State Plumbing Code as adopted and modified hereby, and shall install all plumbing to meet or exceed the standards provided in this Chapter and in the manner depicted on the approved plans, specifications and drawings, if any. Such ownership and occupancy shall be retained for at least one year from the date of final inspection and approval of such work.

SEC. 12.4-1

DIVISION 4 – GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

SEC. 12.4-1 SCOPE OF DIVISION. The provisions of this Division shall control the design and installation of all new plumbing materials, fixtures, and systems and the alteration and/or extension of existing plumbing systems within the Town of Normal. All such installations shall conform to the provisions of this Chapter and the Illinois State Plumbing Code as adopted and modified hereby.

SEC. 12.4-2 ADOPTION OF THE ILLINOIS STATE PLUMBING CODE, WITH AMENDMENTS.

A.Incorporation by Reference. There is hereby adopted by the Town of Normal for the purpose of establishing rules and regulations for materials, construction, alteration and inspection of all plumbing placed in or in connection with any building or structure, a certain plumbing code known as the Illinois State Plumbing Code, particularly the ~~1993~~ 2004 Edition thereof, with such amendments to said Code as are published from time to time by the State of Illinois and are filed with the Town Clerk, with specific additions, deletions, insertions, modifications and amendments (which said Code as so amended is in this Chapter referred to as the “Illinois State Plumbing Code” or “Code”) one copy of which with the specified additions, deletions, insertions, modifications and amendments has been for more than thirty (30) days prior to the adoption of the Ordinance incorporating it by reference, and is now filed in the Office of the Town Clerk of the Town of Normal. The provisions of said Code are hereby adopted and incorporated as fully as if set out at length and the provisions thereof as added, deleted, inserted, modified and amended by Paragraph B of this Section shall be controlling in regard to all buildings and structures within the corporate limits of the Town.

B. Additions, Deletions, Insertions, Modifications and Amendments to the Illinois State Plumbing Code.

1.Section 890.120 Definitions – Add to the existing definitions in its appropriate alphabetical location, the following:

“Public Health Board” – Within the corporate limits of the Town of Normal, the McLean County Health Department shall constitute the “Public Health Board” as that term is used in this Code.

2.Section 890.120 Definitions – Add to the existing definitions in its appropriate alphabetical location, the following:

“Administrative Authority” – Within its corporate limits, the Town of Normal shall be the “Administrative Authority” as that term is used in this Code.

SEC. 12.4-1(Cont.1)

3.Section 890.120 Definitions – Building Classification – Add to the existing language thereof, the following:

“Building Classification” as used in this Code shall refer to the building classifications set forth in the Building Code of the Town of Normal, being Chapter 11 of the Municipal Code of the Town of Normal, Illinois 1969, as amended.

4.Subpart D: Traps and Cleanouts – Amend Section 890.410,a) – by adding to the existing language thereof, the following:

“Provided that each compartment of a residential kitchen sink shall be separately trapped.”

~~5.Subpart D: Traps and Cleanouts – Amend Section 890.420,a),4) – by changing the existing language thereof to the following:~~

“Inside: A full-size cleanout shall be located inside the building within two (2) feet of the building foundation, and in direct line with the building drain and sewer. Outside: Shall apply to structures with foundations of concrete slab construction.”

~~6.Subpart I: Water Supply and Distribution – Amend Section 890.1190 g) Water Heating Equipment, by adding to the existing language thereof, the following:~~

~~“A shut-off valve shall not be installed in the hot water outlet of a hot water storage tank or water heater.”~~

5.Section 890.510 Amend Section 890.510 by adding to the existing language thereof the following:

In all new construction and remodeling in which a grease interceptor is required, only a grease interceptor with a capacity of no less than 1000 gallons placed outside of the building no closer than 5 feet from the wall of the building shall be approved. If physical limitations prohibit installation of a 1000 gallon grease interceptor, then the Plumbing Inspector may permit a 250 gallon interceptor if the Plumbing Inspector believes that there are adequate safeguards in place to prevent grease from entering the sewer system. Grease interceptors may only be placed inside a building in the event of a remodel of a building for which there is no space available outside of the building for a grease interceptor, or where the expected use of the property is that of a restaurant that will not cook food, but serve only prepared foods that will produce so little grease as to not require an exterior grease interceptor as determined by the Plumbing Inspector. In the event that the use of the property becomes such that an exterior grease interceptor is needed, the Plumbing Inspectormay order that an exterior grease interceptor be placed on the property. All interior grease traps shall be Plumbing Drainage Institute approved with asolid waste interceptor located before the grease trap.

6. Section 890.880 Amend Section 890.800 by adding to the existing language the following:

All chemical dispensing units shall have a backflow preventer installed exterior to the unit and shall have no connections other than to the chemical dispenser or dispensers beyond the backflow preventer. All water softening and water purification units shall have a backflow preventer installed exterior to the unit and shall have no connections between the backflow preventer and the watersoftening or water softening device. The foregoing shall not apply to water softening or water purification sytems installed in single family dwellings, or in multiple family dwellings where the unit services only an single dwelling unit.

7.Subpart I: Water Supply and Distribution – Delete from Section 890.1200 Water Service Sizing the following:

“Water service pipe and fittings shall be at least three-fourths (3/4) inch diameter.”

Add in place thereof the following:

“Water service pipe and fittings shall be at least one (1) inch in diameter. Except that existing water service pipe and fittings may be repaired or replaced with pipe and fittings at least ¾ inch in diameter.”

8. Section 890.1910. Amend Section 890.1910 by adding to the existing the

language the following:

All drain, waste and vent piping in commercial, industrial or multiple family buildings shall be tested with water while the Plumbing Inspector is present.

89.Section 890. Appendix A – Plumbing Materials, Equipment, Use Restrictions and Applicable Standards – Amend Table A – Approved Building Drainage/Vent Pipe by adding Note 5:

“Galvanized steel and galvanized wrought iron are not to be used for drain, waste and vent systems above ground or basement inside a building.”

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910.Section 890.Appendix A – Plumbing Materials, Equipment, Use Restrictions and Applicable Standards – Amend Table A – Approved Materials for Water Service Pipe by adding Note 2:

“Plastic or other non-metallic pipe is not to be used for water service pipe.”

101.Section 890.Appendix A – Plumbing Materials, Equipment, Use Restrictions and Applicable Standards – Amend Table A – Approved Materials for Water Distribution Pipe by adding Note 3:

“Plastic or other non-metallic pipe is not to be used for water distribution including, but not limited to, fire hydrants and fire suppression systems, except for the installation of lawn sprinkler systems, and provided that manufactured housing units (i.e. mobile homes), that are manufactured under the requirements of the Department of Housing and Urban Development may use material that conforms to the standards under which they were manufactured for interior work only. Provided also that water purification systems that produce deionized or reverse osmosis water may use plastic pipe in their distribution system.” (Amended 10/21/02 by Ord. No. 4824)

(ENTIRE SEC. 12.4-2 REVISED 11/20/95 BY ORD. NO. 4355)

SEC. 12.4-3 WATER CONSERVATION REQUIREMENTS. All new and replacement plumbing fixtures hereafter installed within the Town of Normal shall meet or exceed the following water conservation requirements:

A.All tank type water closets shall use no more than 3.5 gallons of water per flush.

B.All flush valves shall use no more than 3.5 gallons per flush for toilets and 1.5 gallons per flush for urinals. Other fixtures which use flush valves shall use no more than 3.5 gallons per flush.

C.All faucets, hydrants, csillcocks, and similar fixtures except those for showers, kitchen sinks, and bathtubs shall have a flow rate of no more than 2.0 gallons per minute.

D. All showers shall have a flow rate of no more than 2.5 gallons per minute.

E.All landscape irrigation systems shall be designed and installed to use no more than 6.0 gallons per minute. All landscape irrigation systems shall also be equipped with a timer on the main control valve to shut off automatically after one (1) hour.

F.All water used for cooling of equipment and machinery shall be recirculated.

G.All car washes must be designed and built to recirculate wash and rinse water.

SEC. 12.4-3(Cont.1)

H.All other fixtures, applications, or systems not specifically described above shall have their maximum water usage determined by the Town Plumbing Inspector on a case by case basis. No person shall install or cause the installation of any fixture, application, or system which exceeds the maximum water usage as determined by the Town Plumbing Inspector.

I.Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Town Plumbing Inspector in consultation and approval of the Town Engineer may waive the requirements of subsections (a) or (b) above, where the slope of the building drain or building sewer or building sewer connection is less than the current Code requirements. (Entire Sec. 12.4-3 Added 2/15/93 by Ord. 4110)

J. Installation of water-cooled ice machines is prohibited.

Section12.4-4 Medical Gas System Installation,

A. All Medical Gas Systems shall be installed in accordance with Chapter 99 of the National Fire Code, also known as NFPA 99 which is adopted hereby by reference.