[HISTORY: Adopted by the Borough Council of the Borough of
West Conshohocken as indicated in article histories. Amendments noted
where applicable.]
[Adopted 12-9-1986 by Ord. No. 379, approved 12-9-1986; amended 10-13-1987 by Ord. No.
385, approved 10-13-1987]
[Amended 10-12-2010 by Ord. No. 2010-14, approved 10-12-2010]
This article adopts the International Plumbing Code, 2009 Edition
and as amended, and any subsequent revision thereof which shall automatically
be incorporated herein by reference with each revision of the International
Plumbing Code, for the purpose of describing regulations governing
the design and installation of plumbing systems, including sanitary
and storm drainage, sanitary facilities, water supplies and stormwater,
and sewage disposal in buildings, save and except such portions of
the International Plumbing Code as are hereinafter deleted, modified
or amended, and the same are hereby adopted and incorporated as fully
as if set forth at length herein.
[Amended 10-12-2010 by Ord. No. 2010-14, approved 10-12-2010]
The following additions, insertions, deletions and changes in
the International Plumbing Code, 2009 Edition and as amended, and
any subsequent revisions thereof which shall automatically be incorporated
herein by reference with each revision of the International Plumbing
Code, shall apply.
A.
Section
P-100.1 is amended to read: "the Borough of West Conshohocken."
B.
Section
P-114.2, Fee schedule, is amended to read: "The permit fees for all
plumbing work shall be as indicated in a separate resolution adopted
and amended by Borough Council from time to time."
C.
Section
P-117.4 is supplemented to read: "Any person who shall violate a provision
of this code or shall fail to comply with any other requirement thereof,
or who shall install plumbing work in violation of an approved plan
or directive of the Plumbing Official, or of a permit or certificate
issued under the provisions of this code, shall be guilty of a summary
offense, punishable by fine of not more than $300 or by imprisonment
not exceeding 30 days, or by both such fine and imprisonment. Each
day that a violation continues shall be deemed a separate offense."
D.
Section
P-122.0, entitled "Means of Appeal," and its subsections are deleted.
The following is added:
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SECTION P-122.0 APPEALS
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An appeal from any decision of the Plumbing Inspector may be taken to the Borough Council. Such appeal shall be made in writing within 10 days after such decision has been made, shall be verified by affidavit and shall be filed with the Borough Secretary. The appellant or his representative shall have the right to appeal and be heard if such a right is requested in the written appeal. A prompt decision of such appeal shall be made. In making the decision, the Council may vary or modify any provision of Chapter 78, Article I, where there are practical difficulties in the way of executing the strict letter of the law, so that the spirit of the law shall be observed, public safety secured and substantial justice done. Every action of the Council on such appeals shall be by resolution, copies of which shall be certified to the Plumbing Inspector and the appellant.
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E.
Article
1 shall be amended by adding Section P-123.0, entitled "Licensing,
Registration and Bonding of Plumbers."
(1)
Section P-123.0 is supplemented by adding Section P-123.1, entitled "General Provisions," as follows: "On and after the passage of Chapter 78, Article I, it shall be unlawful for any person to carry on or work at the business of plumbing or house drainage in the Borough of West Conshohocken until such person registers with and is licensed by the Borough of West Conshohocken. Nothing in this chapter 78, Article I, however, shall be construed to prevent the employment of journeyman plumbers or the working of apprentices under the direction and supervision of duly registered and licensed master plumbers."
(2)
Section P-123.0 shall be supplemented by adding Section P-123.2.1,
entitled "Registration of master plumbers," as follows: "Only master
plumbers shall be entitled to register with the Borough of West Conshohocken."
(3)
Section P-123.0 shall be supplemented by adding Section P-123.2.2,
entitled "Expiration of licenses," as follows: "At the expiration
of each calendar year, said license shall be null and void. A licensed
master plumber desiring to continue in or work at the business of
plumbing or house drainage for the ensuing year shall, before the
first day of February of each year, surrender said license for the
current year to the Borough of West Conshohocken and reregister his/her
name and business or home address upon such forms as are furnished
by the Borough of West Conshohocken."
(4)
Section P-123.0 shall be supplemented by adding Section P-123.2.3, entitled "License may be revoked," as follows: "The license granted under Chapter 78, Article 1, may be suspended or revoked by the Borough of West Conshohocken when a registered plumber shall violate any of these rules and regulations or shall refuse or neglect to make the necessary corrections to work not approved by the Plumbing Inspector or his assistants within a reasonable time after notification thereof or shall permit, the use of his/her name by a person for the purpose of obtaining a permit or permits to do plumbing or drainage work. No person carrying on the business of plumbing and house drainage shall allow his/her name to be used by any person, directly or indirectly, either to obtain a permit or permits or to do any work under his license."
(5)
Section P-128.0 shall be supplemented by adding Section P-123.3.1,
entitled "Place of business," as follows: "Every registered master
plumber shall have a bona fide place of business and shall display
on the front of his place of business a sign, 'Registered Master
Plumber,' bearing his name."
(6)
Section P-123.0 shall be supplemented by adding Section P-123.3.2,
entitled "Notice of change in status," as follows: "Every registered
master plumber shall give immediate notice to the Borough of West
Conshohocken of any change in his place of business."
(7)
Section P-123.0 shall be supplemented by adding Section P-123.4,
entitled "Bond or duplicate of insurance," as follows: "As a precondition
to registration and licensing, all master plumbers must obtain a plumbing
license permit bond in the amount of $2,500, running in favor of West
Conshohocken Borough, to guarantee compliance with the Plumbing Code,
or liability insurance equal to $2,500."
F.
Section
P-303.2 is supplemented to read: "A public sewer system shall be deemed
available to premises used for human occupancy if such premises are
within 150 feet."
G.
Section
P-308.3 shall be amended to read: "All piping must be eliminated,
if possible, on outside walls or unheated walls. If this cannot be
avoided, piping must be covered with three-fourths-inch-thick pipe
covering or its equal. Soil stacks on outside walls and unheated walls
on both sides must be packed with a fine insulation to prevent freezing.
Any uninsulated piping must be kept no less than 20 inches from outside
walls."
H.
Article
3 shall be supplemented by adding Section P-313.0, entitled "Permits
and Certifications of Approval," as follows:
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P-313.1 Owner performance: The provisions herein
contained shall not prohibit the owner from installing his own faucets
or traps (fixtures only), provided that he obtains the proper permits
and pays applicable fees. Work shall be performed by the owner himself
in accordance with the provisions of this code.
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I.
Section
P-908.1 is deleted.
J.
Section
P-1002.4.2 is amended by adding: "In no event will the size of the
grease interceptor be less than 1,000 gallons unless approved otherwise
by the Plumbing Inspector. All grease interceptors must be cleaned
at least once a year."
K.
Section
P-1-904.2 is amended by adding: "Water closet bowls for public use
shall be of the elongated type, wall-hung."
L.
Section
P-1604.4 shall be amended to read: "Private potable well supplies
shall not be developed from a water table located less than 20 feet
below the ground surface."
M.
Section
P-1604.5.1 (which erroneously reads "P-1074.5.1" at Page 146) is amended
to read: "Each well shall be provided with a watertight casing to
a distance of at least 20 feet below ground surface. All casings shall
extend at least six inches above the well platform. The casing should,
preferably, be sealed at the bottom in an impermeable stratum or extend
several feet into the water-bearing stratum."
N.
Section
P-109.2, Appointment, is amended to read: "The Plumbing Official shall
be appointed by the West Conshohocken Borough Council. Such Official
shall serve at the pleasure of the West Conshohocken Borough."
[1]
Editor's Note: Former § 78-3, License fees
for plumbers, added 2-14-1989 by Ord. No. 394, approved 2-14-1989,
was repealed 3-10-2009 by Ord. No. 2009-01, approved 3-10-2009.
[1]
Editor's Note: Former § 78-4, License fees
for heating and air-conditioning contractors, added 2-14-1989 by Ord.
No. 394, approved 2-14-1989, was repealed 3-10-2009 by Ord. No. 2009-01,
approved 3-10-2009.
[Added 2-14-1989 by Ord. No. 394, approved 2-14-1989; amended 4-9-1996 by Ord. No. 96-004, approved 4-9-1996; 3-10-2009 by Ord. No. 2009-01, approved 3-10-2009]
The permit, license and inspection fees charged for all plumbing
work done within the Borough of West Conshohocken shall be listed
in the Borough's adopted fee schedule which may be amended from
time to time by resolution.[1]
