A.
This chapter is the Village of Whitefish Bay Plumbing Code, which
code applies to and governs all plumbing installations and used to
promote the public health, safety, and general welfare of the citizens
of the Village of Whitefish Bay, Wisconsin.
B.
This chapter shall supersede any previous Village ordinance, rules
or regulations and shall repeal all parts thereof that may be inconsistent
with this chapter. If there is any conflict between this chapter and
any applicable statute, the state statute shall be controlling.
The materials, design, construction, reconstruction, installation,
and alteration of all plumbing, piping and drainage shall conform
to the Wisconsin Administrative Code. Except as otherwise provided
in this chapter, the Village of Whitefish Bay adopts Wisconsin Statue
(Wis. Stat.) Chs. 145 and 147, the Wisconsin Administrative Code Chs.
SPS 302 and 305, the Uniform Dwelling Code Chs. SPS 320 to 325, Commercial
Building Code Chs. SPS 361 to 366 and the Wisconsin State Plumbing
Code (State Plumbing Code) Chs. SPS 381 to 387, and the Milwaukee
Metropolitan Sewerage District (MMSD) Rules.
As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the
meanings indicated:
Reviews requests for zoning code variances in addition to
appeals of administrative decisions made by the Village of Whitefish
Bay officials.
A structure for support, shelter or enclosure of persons
or property.
The horizontal private building piping within or under a
building, installed below the lowest fixture or the lowest flow level
from which fixtures can drain by gravity to the private sanitary sewer
lateral.
The piping to carry rainwater from a roof to ground or storm
sewer.
A licensed person who is responsible for the installation
or modification of plumbing.
Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District that receives the
conveyed wastewater flows from the Village publicly owned sanitary
sewer system.
For the purpose of this code and as defined in the Ch. 145,
Wis. Stats., plumbing is all piping, fixtures, pipe fitting, appliances,
devices and appurtenances in connection with water and wastewater
drainage systems. This includes the construction, connection, installation,
service or repair of the piping systems.
The section of private sanitary sewer pipe that carries wastewater
and liquid waste from the building drain to the Village sanitary sewer
main. The defined limits are from the building drain to and including
the connection to the Village sanitary sewer main. Also defined as
"building sewer" by the State Plumbing Code.
The Village property owned by the Village typically aligned
with street or alley infrastructure.
The publicly owned sanitary sewer piping system that receives
and conveys flows of wastewater, sewage and liquid waste from the
private sanitary sewer laterals. Also referred to as "Village public
sanitary sewer main."
A release of untreated or partially treated wastewater from
a municipal sanitary sewer system.
The Village structures, conduits, and sanitary sewer mains
by which wastewater is collected, treated and disposed of, except
plumbing inside and in connection with buildings service and private
sanitary sewer laterals.
The Wisconsin Administrative Code chapters that are applicable
to plumbing code, Chs. SPS 381 to 387.
A drain or storm sewer for conveying surface water, groundwater,
subsurface water or unpolluted water from any source.
The Village of Whitefish Bay, Wisconsin.
The publicly owned sanitary sewer piping system; see also
"sanitary sewer main."
All wastewater, whether treated or untreated, discharged
into or permitted to enter the sanitary sewer system.
The Wisconsin administrative rules and have the force of
the law via the authority that comes from statues and the Wisconsin
Constitution.
A compilation of the general laws of the state of Wisconsin
currently in effect.
The Director of Building Services shall have the general management,
operation, and responsibility for the plumbing and plumbing installations
including permitting, installation, and inspection. Except where otherwise
provided in this code, the management, operation, and responsibility
of private sanitary sewer lateral for the Village is vested in the
Director of Public Works or designated representative.
The Village authorized representatives shall be permitted to
gain access to all properties, at reasonable hours of the day, to
enter the premises or buildings to ensure code compliance. In the
event of withdrawal of consent, the Village may terminate sanitary
sewer and water services.
No plumber or pipefitter will be permitted to do any plumbing or pipe-fitting work in connection with the sanitary sewer system and plumbing and drainage without first receiving a license from the State of Wisconsin, with the exception as defined in § 20-8.
A.
A plumbing permit is required for any plumbing work performed and
permits must be obtained prior to performing any work. Exceptions
to the permit requirements are as followed:
(1)
Emergency work requires a permit, however the permit does not need
to be obtained prior to performing any work. Notification of the emergency
work must occur prior to performing any emergency work. All emergency
work shall be reported to either the Director of Public Works or Director
of Building Services depending upon the responsibility. All work shall
be done in accordance with the State Plumbing Code.
(2)
Routine maintenance of private sanitary sewer lateral as defined
in this chapter does not need a plumbing permit.
B.
Permit fees are established on a regular basis and are included in
the plumbing permit. Permits shall be granted or denied in writing
by the Director of Building Services in accordance with the plumbing
permit.
A.
Pursuant to § 145.06, Wis. Stats., a property owner and
occupant of a single-family dwelling may obtain a permit for the replacement
or repair, in the same location, plumbing fixtures such as a dishwasher,
disposal, sink, tub, water closet (toilet), vacuum breaker. All work
shall be performed in accordance with the State Plumbing Code.
B.
The requirement that permittees be licensed master plumbers shall
not apply to the installation of ASSE 1011 devices in commercial properties,
where the work is conducted pursuant to the issuance of a cross-connection
repair order from the Plumbing Inspector.
A.
Downspouts (roof drains) shall not be connected to the sanitary sewer system in accordance with State Plumbing Code and MMSD rules. See § 20-25.
B.
Permits are required to disconnect downspouts.
C.
Roof drain sewer pipes shall be capped below the ground by an approved
method by the Department of Public Works to prevent water from entering
the sanitary sewer system.
D.
Downspout and sump pump discharges shall be to a point no less than
six feet from the foundation walls to direct flow away from the foundation.
The discharge shall be at least six feet from the property line unless
authorized by the Village due to compliance restrictions. The drainage
shall not drain onto or impact adjacent property owners.
Whenever any construction regulated by this chapter is being
or has been done contrary to the requirements of this chapter, the
Director of Public Works or the Director Building Services or the
authorized representatives may order all worked stopped on that portion
of the installation on which violation has occurred and to order removal
or correction on which the violation has occurred. No person shall
do any work on any portion of the installation after a stop order
has been issued.
