Title 7. Plumbing

Chapter 7.04 Uniform Plumbing Code Adopted

Sections:

7.04.010 Uniform plumbing code adopted.
7.04.020 Administrative authority.

Chapter  7.08 Plumbers

Sections:

7.08.010 Registration of plumbers.
7.08.020 Insurance.
7.08.030 Workmen's compensation.
7.08.040 Street opening.
7.08.050 Responsibility for defects and guarantee of the work performed.
7.08.060 Insurance and bond certificates.
7.08.070 Registration exclusive

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Chapter 7.04 Uniform Plumbing Code Adopted

7.04.010 Uniform plumbing code adopted.

All that certain plumbing code, entitled California Plumbing Code, consisting of the latest edition of the Uniform Plumbing Code of the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials, as modified and approved by the California Building Standards Commission for inclusion in Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations, is adopted as the Uniform Plumbing Code of Marina Coast Water District. (Amended during 3-02 supplement: Ord. 2 § 501, 1967)

7.04.020 Administrative authority.

Wherever the term "administrative authority" is used in the Uniform Plumbing Code, it shall be construed to mean only those persons duly authorized by the district board to administer the code as follows:

A. Administration of the code and enforcement of regulations thereof shall be under the direction of the general manager.

B. The interpretation of technical provisions of the ordinance codified in this section, review of plans and specifications required hereby, determination of the suitability of alternate materials and types of construction and the development of rules and regulations covering unusual conditions not inconsistent with the requirements of said ordinance shall be made by the district engineer. (Amended during 3-02 supplement: Ord. 2 § 502, 1967)

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Chapter 7.08 Plumbers

7.08.010 Registration of plumbers.

Every plumber operating, conducting and carrying on a trade or business of performing plumbing work in the district must have a license therefor issued by the Contractors State License Board of the state.  It is unlawful for any person to carry on, conduct, or operate in the trade or business of plumbing in the district unless that person is a plumber registered as herein provided, and has filed a copy of insurance carried as set forth in Sections 7.08.020 through 7.08.070.  (Amended during 3-02 supplement: Ord. 2 § 1001, 1967)

7.08.020 Insurance. 

A. The plumber shall carry public liability and property damage insurance to protect himself and the district, its officers or agents, against liability, imposed by law for damages on account of bodily injury including resulting death therefrom, suffered or alleged to have been suffered by any person or persons, other than employees of said plumber, resulting directly or indirectly from the performance or execution of the work, and also to protect, defend, and hold harmless the district, its officers, employees or agents, against loss from liability imposed by law, or damage to any property, caused directly or indirectly by the installation of any lateral sewers.

B. Such public liability and property damage insurance shall be maintained in full force and effect by the plumber during the entire performance of the work in amounts not less than the following:

1. Limit of liability for injury or accidental death:

One person     $1,000,000.00
One accident   $2,000,000.00

2. Limit of liability for property damage:

One accident                       $1,000,000.00
Aggregate liability for loss   $2,000,000.00

(Amended during 3-02 supplement: Ord. 2 § 1002, 1967)

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7.08.030 Workmen's compensation.

The plumber shall maintain adequate Workmen's Compensation Insurance under the laws of the state for all labor employed by him or by any subcontractor under him who may come within the protection of such workmen's compensation laws and shall provide where applicable employers general liability insurance for the benefit of his employees and employees of any subcontractor under him not protected by such compensation laws. (Amended during 3-02 supplement: Ord. 2 § 1003, 1967)

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7.08.040 Street opening.

The plumber shall obtain the necessary bond and permit for opening streets or for encroachments in streets required by the district. (Amended during 3-02 supplement: Ord. 2 § 1004, 1967)

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7.08.050 Responsibility for defects and guarantee of the work performed.

A. All plumbers shall be held strictly responsible for any and all acts of agents or employees done under the ordinance codified in this chapter by virtue of his or their registration.  Upon being notified by the district of any defect arising therefrom in the plumbing system of a building or of any violation of the ordinance codified in this chapter, the person or persons having charge of said work shall immediately correct the same.

B. The plumber shall warrant and guarantee to correct any defects in an installed lateral sewer line, public sewer line, or connection to a sewer line, including settlement of back fill, for a period of one year after completion.  (Amended during 3-02 supplement: Ord. 2 § 1005, 1967)

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7.08.060 Insurance and bond certificates.

The plumber shall provide proof of insurance and street opening bond by submission of a certificate satisfactory to the district prior to the commencement of any work. (Amended during 3-02 supplement: Ord. 2 § 1006, 1967)

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7.08.070 Registration exclusive.

Any registered plumber lending his registration certificate to any person or persons, or taking out permits in his or their names at the office of the district for the use of any person or persons not regularly registered, or who does not comply in every way with the requirements of the ordinance codified in this chapter shall have his or their permits suspended or revoked.  (Amended during 3-02 supplement: Ord. 2 § 1007, 1967)

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