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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1991-3424 Uniform Plumbing Code �_ ORDINANCE NO. ' 3 4 2 4 • AN ORDINANCE relating to building regulations; adopting by reference the Uniform Plumbing Code, 1991 Edition, of the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials; increasing various plumbing permit fees; amending Section 11 and all of the City of Yakima Municipal Code. WHEREAS, a clerical error was made in Ordinance No. 3401 wherein the 1985 Uniform Plumbing Code was adopted instead of the 1991 Edition of said Code and the Council desires to correct such error, and WHEREAS, the Council desires to increase plumbing permit fees, now, therefore BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY OF YAKIMA; Section 1. Section 11.44.010 of the City of Yakima Municipal Code is hereby amended as follows: "11.44.010. Adoption of Uniform Plumbing Code. The Uniform Plumbing Code, 1991 Edition, of the International Association of • Plumbing and Mechanical Officials, excluding Chapter 12, together with and including IAPMO installation standards and appendices thereto, consisting of Appendix A, "Rules for Sizing the Water Systems ", Appendix B, "Combination Waste and Vent Systems ", Appendix C, "Minimum Plumbing Facilities ", Appendix D, "Rainwater Systems ", Appendix E, "Mobile Home Parks Plumbing Standards ", Appendix G, "Swimming Pools ", Appendix H "Sizing Commercial Kitchen Grease Interceptors ", and Appendix I, "Private Sewage Disposal Systems ", of which one or more copies each have been filed and now are on file in the office of the Code Administration Manager of the City of Yakima, is hereby adopted and incorporated as fully as if set out in full herein as the Plumbing Code of the City of Yakima, except as hereinafter amended, and the provisions and regulations thereof are hereby adopted as the provisions and regulations of the City of Yakima; and several sections or numbers therein shall constitute, and may be referred to as, the numbers of this chapter ". Section 2. Section 11.44.040 of the City of Yakima Municipal Code is hereby amended to read as follows: "11.44.040 Amendment to Part 1 - Administration. Part 1, Administration, of the Uniform Plumbing Code, as applied to the City of Yakima, is hereby amended to read as follows: 10.1. Title. This ordinance shall be known as the 'Uniform Plumbing Code' and will be referred to as 'this Code' herein. • m (a) Any portion of a plumbing system found by the Administrative Authority to be insanitary, as defined herein, is hereby declared to be a nuisance. (b) Where a nuisance exists or a plumbing system is main- tained in violation of this Code or any notice issued pursuant to this section, the Administrative Authority shall require the nuisance or violation to be abated and, where necessary, shall seek such abatement in the manner provided by law. 20.1 Administrative Authority. Whenever the term 'Administrative Authority' is used in this Code, it shall mean the Code Administrative Manager or his authorized representative. 20.2 Duties and Powers of Administrative Authority. (a) The Administrative Authority may appoint such assis- tants, deputies, inspectors, or other employees as are necessary to carry out the functions of the department and this Code. (b) Right of Entry. Whenever it is necessary to make an in- spection to enforce the provisions of this code, or whenever the Administrative Authority or his authorized representative has reasonable cause to believe that there exists in any building or upon any premises, any condition or violation of this Code which make the building or premises unsafe, insanitary, dangerous or hazardous, the Administrative Authority or his authorized repre- sentative may enter the building or premises at all reasonable times to inspect or to perform the duties imposed upon the Administrative Authority by this Code, provided that is such building or premises is occupied, he shall present his creden- tials to the occupant and request entry. If such building or premises is unoccupied, he shall first make a reasonable effort to locate the owner or the other person having charge or control of the building or premises and request entry. If entry is refused, the Administrative Authority or his authorized repre- sentative has recourse to every remedy provided by law to secure entry. When the Administrative Authority or his authorized repre- sentative shall have first obtained a proper inspection warrant or other remedy provided by law to secure entry, no owner, oc- cupant, or person having charge, care, or control of any building or premises shall fail or neglect, after proper request is made as herein provided, to promptly permit entry herein by the Administrative Authority or his authorized representative for the purpose of inspection and examination pursuant to this Code. (c) Stop Orders. Whenever any work is being done contrary to the provisions of this Code, the Administrative Authority may or- der the work stopped by notice in writing served on any persons engaged in the doing or causing such work to be done, and any such persons shall forthwith stop work until authorized by the Administrative Authority to proceed with the work. (d) Authority to Disconnect Utilities in Emergencies. The Administrative Authority and his authorized representative shall have the authority to disconnect a plumbing system to a building, structure or equipment regulated by this Code in case of emer- gency where necessary to eliminate an immediate hazard to life or property. (e) Authority to Condemn. Whenever the Administrative Authority ascertains that any plumbing system or portion thereof, • 10.2. Purpose. This Code is { an ordinance providing minimum requirements and standards for the protection of the public • health, safety and welfare. Enforcement and adoption of this Code shall not be construed for the particular benefit of any in- dividual person or group of persons, other than the general public. In the event of a conflict between the intent of this sub - section and any other section herein, this sub- section shall govern insofar as applicable. 10.3. Scope. (a) The provisions of this Code shall apply to the erec- tion, installation, alteration, repair, relocation, replacement, addition to, use or maintenance of plumbing systems within this jurisdiction. (b) Additions, alterations, repairs and replacement of plumbing systems shall comply with the provisions for new systems except as otherwise provided in Section 10.4 of this part. (c) The provisions in the appendix are intended to supple- w went the installation requirements of this Code. The provisions in the Installation Standards shall not be considered part of the Uniform Plumbing Code unless formally adopted as such. 10.4 Application to Existing Plumbing System. (a) Additions, Alterations or Repairs. Additions, altera- tions or repairs may be made to any plumbing system without requiring the existing plumbing system to comply with all the re- quirements of this Code, provided the addition, alteration or • repair conforms to that required for a new plumbing system. Additions, alterations or repairs shall not cause an existing system to become unsafe, insanitary or overloaded. (b) Existing Installation. Plumbing systems lawfully in ex- istence at the time of the adoption of this Code may have their use, maintenance or repair continued if the use, maintenance or repair is in accordance with the original design and location and no hazard to life, health or property has been created by such plumbing system. (c) Changes in Building Occupancy. Plumbing systems which are a part of any building or structure undergoing a change in use or occupancy, as defined in the Building Code shall comply to all requirements of this Code which may be applicable to the new use or occupancy. (d) Maintenance. All plumbing systems, materials and appur- tenances, both existing and new, and all parts thereof shall be maintained in proper operating condition. All devices or safeguards required by this Code shall be maintained in confor- mance with the Code edition under which installed. The owner or his designated agent shall be responsible for maintenance of plumbing systems. To determine compliance with this subsection, the Administrative Authority may cause any plumbing system to be reinspected. (e) Moved Buildings. Plumbing systems which are part of buildings or structures moved into this jurisdiction shall comply with the provisions of this Code for new installations. 10.5 Authority to Abate • regulated by this Code, has become hazardous to life, health, property, or has become insanitary, he shall order in writing that such plumbing either be removed or placed in a safe or sanitary condition, as appropriate. The order shall fix a reasonable time limit for compliance. No person shall use or maintain defective plumbing after receiving such notice. When such plumbing system is to be disconnected, written notice shall be given. In cases of immediate danger to life or property, such disconnection may be made immediately without such notice. (f) Liability. The Administrative Authority or his authorized representative, charged with the enforcement of this Code, acting in good faith and without malice in the discharge of duties, shall not thereby render himself personally liable for any damage that may accrue to the persons or property as a result of any act or by reason of any act or omission in the discharge of his duties. A suit brought against the Administrative Authority or employee because of such act or omission performed by him in the enforcement of any provision of this Code shall be defended by legal counsel provided by this jurisdiction until final termination of such proceedings. 20.3 Violation and Penalties. (a) Any person, firm or corporation violating any provision of this Code shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction thereof, shall be punishable by a fine not to exceed $250.00, or by imprisonment in the jail facility for the City of Yakima for not to exceed 90 days, or by both such fine and im- prisonment. Each separate day or any portion thereof, during which any violation of this Code occurs or continues, shall be deemed to constitute a separate offense and, upon conviction thereof, shall be punishable as herein provided. The issuance or granting of a permit or approval of plans and specifications shall not be deemed or construed to be a permit for, or an ap- proval of, any violation of any of the provisions of this Code. No permit presuming to give authority to violate or cancel the provisions of this Code shall be valid, except insofar as the work or use which it authorized is lawful. (b) The issuance or granting of a permit or approval of plans shall not prevent the Administrative Authority from there- after requiring the correction of errors in said plans and specifications or from preventing construction operations being carried on thereunder when in violation of this Code or any other ordinance or from revoking any Certificate of Approval when issued in error. (c) Every permit issued by the Administrative Authority un- der the provisions of this Code shall expire by limitation and become null and void if the work authorized by such permit is not commenced within 180 days from the date of issuance of such per- mit, or if the work authorized by such permit is suspended or abandoned at any time after the work is commenced for a period of 180 days. Before such work may be recommenced, a new permit shall first be obtained_to do so. (d)" Table Number 3 -A. Plumbing Permit Fees. EFFECTIVE • JANUARY 21, 1992 PERMIT FEE $ 15.00 Water Closet 6.00 Lavatory (Basin) 6.00 Bathtub 6.00 Shower 6.00 Kitchen Sink 6.00 Dishwasher 6.00 Laundry Tray 6.00 Water Heater 7.00 Water Piping /Service 4.00 Roof Drain 6.00 Side Sewer 15.00 Floor Drain 6.00 Clothes Washer 6.00 Lawn Sprinkler 8.00" Section 3. This ordinance shall be in full force and effect thirty days after its passage, approval and publication as provided by law and by the City Charter. PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL, signed and approved this /7 day of , 199' • Q Mayor ATTEST: A couz - City Clerk PUBLICATION DATE: 1/4 / EFFECTIVE DATE: /a ///� •