The International Plumbing Code, 2018 Edition, as published by the International Code Council, Inc., one (1) copy of which was on file in the office of the City Clerk for a period of ninety (90) days prior to the adoption of this Chapter and available for public use, inspection and examination, and a copy of which is attached hereto and incorporated by this reference as if fully set forth herein, is hereby adopted as the Plumbing Code of the City of University City, Missouri, subject to the amendments, additions, insertions, deletions and changes set out in Section 500.140 of this Chapter.
[Ord. No. 6940 §1, 10-28-2013; Ord. No. 7139, 1-25-2021]
A.
The following numbered Sections and Subsections of
the International Plumbing Code, 2018 Edition, as published by the
International Code Council, Inc., are hereby amended by additions,
insertions, deletions and changes so that such Sections and Subsections
shall read as follows:
1.
(CHAPTER 1 SCOPE AND ADMINISTRATION) —
(SECTION 101 GENERAL).
101.1 Title. These regulations shall be known as
the Plumbing Code of the City of University City, Missouri, hereinafter
referred to as "this code."
2.
(SECTION 103 DEPARTMENT OF PLUMBING
INSPECTION).
103.1 General. The term "Department of Plumbing
Inspection" whenever employed herein shall be construed to mean the
Department of Planning & Development of the City of University
City, Missouri. The term "Code Official" shall be construed to mean
the Building Commissioner of the City of University City, Missouri
or the duly authorized representative of the Building Commissioner.
3.
(SECTION 106 PERMITS).
106.6.2 Fee schedule. The fee charged for each
plumbing permit shall be as scheduled below. Permit fees are intended
to cover the cost of application processing, plan examination, permit
issuance, routine inspections, record keeping, and a pro rata share
of overhead costs. The non-refundable application fee charged for
each permit shall be thirty-five dollars ($35.00) per unit.
All permit applications shall be accompanied by complete payment.
Processing amendments to permits, including related plan review, shall
be charged at the rate indicated and may include processing costs
of forty dollars ($40.00) per hour or fraction of an hour. This charge
may be waived for minor changes resulting from an inspection defect
notice.
Additional inspections, such as reinspections due to defective
work or for inspections scheduled by the permit holder when work is
not ready for reinspection, shall be charged at the rate of thirty-five
dollars ($35.00) per hour or fraction of an hour.
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Plumbing for new single- or two-family residential construction,
per unit
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$290.00
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Plumbing for new multi-family residential construction, per
unit
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$140.00
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Bathroom group (each)
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$60.00
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Residential Kitchen group (each)
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$25.00
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Commercial Kitchen group (each)
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$200.00
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Building drain, sewer, fire service, or water service: repair,
or replacement 50 feet or less (each)
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$10.00
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Building drain, sewer, fire service, or water service: repair,
or replacement over 50 feet (each)
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$40.00
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Water heaters, stacks (per stack), gas piping, and backflow
devices (each)
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$10.00
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Water supply piping
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$20.00
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106.6.3 Fee refunds. The Code Official is authorized
to establish a refund policy.
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4.
(SECTION 107 INSPECTIONS AND TESTING).
107.1.2 Third-party inspections. All third-party
inspections shall be in accordance with Section 110.4.1 of the Building
Code of University City.
107.8 Extra inspections. In addition to the inspections
normally provided, the Code Official shall require that additional
inspections or reinspections be conducted due to non-compliance with
code requirements or due to work which is not ready for inspection
or not accessible for inspection at the time of a scheduled inspection.
Fees for such additional inspections shall be assessed and paid prior
to scheduling the next inspection.
5.
(SECTION 108 VIOLATIONS).
108.4 Violation penalties. Any person who shall violate a provision of this code or shall fail to comply with any of the requirements thereof or who shall erect, install, alter or repair plumbing work in violation of the approved construction documents or directive of the Code Official, or of a permit or certificate issued under the provision of this code, shall be guilty of an ordinance violation, punishable as provided in Section 100.190 of the University City Municipal Code. Each day that a violation continues after due notice has been served shall be deemed a separate offense.
108.5 Stop work orders. Upon notice from the Code Official, work on any plumbing system that is being done contrary to the provisions of this code or in a dangerous or unsafe manner shall immediately cease. Such notice shall be in writing and shall be given to the owner of the property, or to the owner's agent, or to the person doing the work. The notice shall state the conditions under which work is authorized to resume. Where an emergency exists, the Code Official shall not be required to give a written notice prior to stopping the work. Any person who shall continue any work in or about the structure after having been served with a stop work order, except such work as that person is directed to perform to remove a violation or unsafe condition, shall be guilty of ordinance violation, punishable as provided in Section 100.190 of the University City Municipal Code.
6.
(SECTION 109 MEANS OF APPEAL).
109.1 Application for appeal. University City Building Code Section 113 shall be applicable for all appeals involving this code.
109.2 Membership of board. Delete in its entirety.
109.2.1 Qualifications. Delete in its entirety.
109.2.2 Alternate members. Delete in its entirety.
109.2.3 Chairman. Delete in its entirety.
109.2.4 Disqualification of member. Delete in its
entirety.
109.2.5 Secretary. Delete in its entirety.
109.2.6 Compensation of members. Delete in its
entirety.
109.3 Notice of meeting. Delete in its entirety.
109.4 Open hearing. Delete in its entirety.
109.4.1 Procedure. Delete in its entirety.
109.5 Postponed hearing. Delete in its entirety.
109.6 Board decision. Delete in its entirety.
109.6.1 Resolution. Delete in its entirety.
109.6.2 Administration. Delete in its entirety.
109.7 Court review. Delete in its entirety.
7.
(SECTION 190 QUALIFICATIONS OF CONTRACTORS).
190.1 Contractor registration. Anyone performing
in the scope of this code is required to be registered as a contractor
with the City of University City. Registrations are for a term of
one (1) year and may be renewed per year thereafter.
190.2 Contractor registration fee. Registration fees shall be charged as provided by Section 109 of the Building Code of University City.
190.3 Suspension and revocations of registration. The Building Commissioner shall have the power to revoke or suspend
any registration upon satisfactory proof that the holder of such registration
shall have obtained the same by fraud or misrepresentation, or failed
or refused to comply with the provisions of this code after written
notice given by the Building Commissioner, or has been convicted of
any violation of this code, including, but not limited to, applying
for permits and not doing the work, regularly performing work contrary
to Code, performing work without first obtaining the required permit,
failing to regularly obtain the required final inspection, or allowing
unsafe conditions to exist on a jobsite.
190.3.1 Warning of suspension and revocation. Contractors
that perform work that warrants suspension and revocation shall first
receive a warning letter notifying the contractor of their suspended
status and providing thirty (30) days to correct the situation leading
to suspension. Letters placed in the mail shall be considered as sent
and received.
190.3.2 Period of revocation. Contractors that
fail to make improvement during suspension shall be revoked indefinitely
unless reinstated by the Building Commissioner.
190.3.3 Reinstatement. The Building Commissioner
shall have the ability to reinstate a contractor if the contractor
can provide sufficient evidence to the Building Commissioner that
the reason for suspension or revocation is no longer present.
190.3.4 Appeal of a suspension or revocation. Suspended
or revoked contractors shall have the right to appeal the finding
of the Building Commissioner to the Board of Appeals. The Board of
Appeals shall have the right to affirm the decision of the Building
Commissioner or reinstate the contractor.
190.4 Use of registrant's name by another. No person registered with the City as a contractor shall allow his
or her name to be used by another person either for the purpose of
obtaining permits, or for doing business, or other work under the
registration. Every person registered shall provide the Building Commissioner
their St. Louis County license number, expiration date, the business
and mailing address, the name under which such business is conducted,
and shall give immediate notice to the Building Commissioner of any
change.
190.5 Qualifications of contractors and workers. The Building Commissioner shall not be required to issue a permit
unless the contractor and workers are qualified to carry out the proposed
work in accordance with the requirements of this code. Refusal or
inability to comply with code requirements on other work shall be
considered as evidence of lack of such qualifications.
8.
(SECTION 191 PLUMBING CONTRACTOR LICENSE).
191.1 Application for plumbing permit. All contractors
applying for permits to perform plumbing work governed by the scope
of this code shall be licensed and bonded by St. Louis County as a
master plumber, and the contractor shall be registered by the City
of University City.
191.2 Application for plumbing permit for drain laying. All contractors applying for permits to perform drain laying work
governed by the scope of this code shall be licensed and bonded by
St. Louis County as a master drainlayer, and the contractor shall
be registered by the City of University City.
191.3 Licensed contractors required to perform plumbing
and drain laying. No person who is not a licensed master plumber,
a licensed journeyman, or a registered plumber apprentice working
under the direction of a licensed master plumber shall engage in or
perform any plumbing work with the exception of repairs which involve
only the working parts of a faucet or valve; the clearance of stoppages;
the installation of domestic water heaters; or the installation, maintenance,
extension or repair of processed drains, processed drain facilities,
processed drain systems, or piping, drains, drainage systems, or facilities
for mechanical manufacturing, industrial processing, refrigeration,
heating, air conditioning, sprinkler or sprinkling system purposes,
or parts, materials, devices or appurtenances in connection therewith
or for the utilization or operation thereof; provided, however, final
connection of any such system or line to a drainage line containing
any form of human waste shall be done by a licensed person as stated
herein. No person who is not a licensed master drainlayer shall engage
in the business of drain laying.
191.4 Work by firms or corporations. Any firm or
corporation engaged in the business of plumbing shall employ a master
plumber, registered as herein provided, as a responsible official
and permit applicant. Any firm or corporation engaged in the business
of drain laying shall employ a master drainlayer, registered as herein
provided, as a responsible official and permit applicant.
9.
(CHAPTER 7 SANITARY DRAINAGE) —
(SECTION 703 BUILDING SEWER).
703.4 Existing building sewers and drains. When
seventy-five (75%) of a plumbing waste system has been replaced, a
licensed plumbing contractor shall submit a narrated video of the
entire building drain and sewer to the Code Official in the Department
of Planning & Development for review. If the sewer is not obstructed
and is not in danger of collapse, it shall be approved for continued
use.
