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AN ORDINANCE REGULATING THE CONSTRUCTION, INSTALLATION,
REPAIR AND INSPECTION OF PLUMBING AND GAS FITTINGS; ADOPTING
THE ARKANSAS STATE PLUMBING CODE AND THE ARKANSAS GAS CODE;
DECLARING AN EMERGENCY AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS, that:
Section 1. There is hereby added to the Municipal Code of Jacksonville,
Section 16.12.010, which is to read as follows:
"Section 1. That the Arkansas State Plumbing Code and
Arkansas Gas Code are hereby adopted by the City of Jacksonville, Arkansas,
and that any and all work, installation, repair and inspection of plumbing and
gas fittings shall be done in conformity with the rules and regulations as laid
down in the current editions of the above two Codes. Where local rules and
regulations are set forth in this chapter, they shall take preference over any
rules conflicting therewith.
Section 2. Definitions. Plumbing for the purposes of this
ordinance is hereby defined, but not limited to the following:
a. All piping, fixtures, appliances and appurtenances in
connection with the water supply, drainage and gas systems within a building
or structure and to a point 3 to 5 feet outside the building or structure.
b. The construction and connection of any water supply or
drainage system used for the purpose of filling, filtering or draining a fixed
or permanent type wrimming pool constructed for private, public or commer-
cial use.
c. Water services piping from a point 3 to 5 feet outside the
building structure to the water meter or other water utility terminal and the
connecting of domestic hot water storage tanks, water softeners, and water
heaters within the water supply system.
d. Water pressure systems other than public utilities system.
e. A plumbing and drainage system so designed and vent
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piping so installed, as to keep the air within the system in free circulation
and movement, and to prevent within a margin of safety unequal air pressures
of such force as might blow, siphon or affect trap seals or retard the discharge
from plumbing fixtures, or permit sewer air to escape into the building.
f. The construction and installation of gas piping materials
done in any building, structure or on any property maintained and /or owned
by the City of Jacksonville.
Section 3. Inspection and Supervision.
a. The City Inspector shall have experience in the business of
plumbing and gas fitting to the extent that enables him to know when plumbing
and gas fitting is installed in accordance with the provisions of the Codes of
this City and State. He shall not be connected in any way with any person,
firm or corporation directly or indirectly engaged in the business of plumbing,
gas fitting or gas or plumbing supplies.
b. It shall be the duty of the City Inspector to enforce all
provisions of this ordinance and the City Inspector is hereby granted the
authority to enter all buildings in the City of Jacksonville in the performance
of his duties.
c. There shall be two tests and inspections made by the
Plumbing Inspector, who shall be notified by the Master Plumber when the work
is ready for inspection, as follows:
1. The soil and vent pipes for two stories must be tested
by water from the end of the pipe to its termination above the roof, or ten
pounds of air test in the presence of the Plumbing Inspector. Such test include
all drains, soil and vent lines, the lead branches, traps and ferrul joints.
2. When all plumbing has been completed, the City
Inspector shall be notified by the Master Plumber that the work is ready for
final inspection. The City Inspector shall make a final inspection and if the
work complies with the codes and ordinances, the City Inspector shall issue
a certificate of acceptance. The Master Plumber shall be present at the final
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inspection and shall see that the premises are open and available to the City
Inspector. If the work does not comply with the codes and ordinances, the
City Inspector shall notify the Master Plumber at once to rectify the same.
The City Inspector shall be notified when the work has been rectified and
ready for reinspection.
Section 4. Applications and lrmits.
a. Before beginning any plumbing work in the City of Jackson-
ville, Arkansas, the person installing same shall apply to the City Clerk and
obtain a permit to do such work. A permit shall be issued to home owners to
do plumbing work or gas fitting in his home of residence providing the indivi-
dual does the work himself.
b. Application for permits shall be made on suitable forms
provided by the City Clerk. The application shall be accompanied by fees in
accordance with the following schedules:
Water Closets
Bath Tubs
Sink or Lavatories
Dishwashers
Garbage Disposal Unit
Drinking Fountain
Floor Drains
Shower Units
Urinals
Washing Machine (fixed)
Gas Connection
Sewer Connection
Hot Water Heater
Other Fixtures
Rough -In Inspection
Finishing Inspection
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Section 5. Bond Required.
1 Every Master Plumber or Gas Fitter doing business in the City
of Jacksonville, Arkansas, shall execute and deliver to the City a bond with a
surety bonding company in the sum of One Thousand and no /100 ($1, 000.00)
Dollars to indemnify the City or any citizen for any damage caused by the
failure of such Master Plumber or Gas Fitter to comply strictly with the pro-
visions of this ordinance. No plumbing or gas fitting permit shall be issued
to any Master Plumber or Gas Fitter unless this bond has been delivered to
the City and is in full force and effect.
Gas Fitter: "Gas Fitter" as used in this ordinance shall include
any person who engages in the business of gas fitting and the installation of
gas piping."
Section 2. This ordinance being necessary for the preservation of the
public health, safety and welfare, an emergency is hereby declared to exist
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and this ordinance shall become effective immediately.
APPROVED and ADOPTED this S day of August, 1976.
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APPROVED AS TO FORUM;
Ben E. Rice, City Attorney