Chapter 14.12
PLUMBING CODE

Sections

14.12.010    Administration and enforcement

14.12.020    License required

14.12.030    Use of licensee’s name by another

14.12.040    Permit—exception

14.12.050    Permit application

14.12.070    Inspections

14.12.010 Administration and enforcement

The administration and enforcement of this chapter shall be the duty of the city building official, who is authorized to take such action as may be reasonably necessary to enforce the purposes of this code. The city manager may appoint or authorize an assistant or agent to the building official if necessary to carry out the provisions of this code. [Ord. 650, 1982]

14.12.020 License required

No individual shall engage in the business of plumbing in the city unless licensed as a plumber by the state of Alaska and carrying a valid Alaska State contractor’s license under the provisions of this code. No person shall engage in the business of installing, repairing, or altering plumbing unless the individual holds a state fitness card and is under the direct supervision of a licensed plumber. [Ord. 650, 1982]

14.12.030 Use of licensee’s name by another

No person who has obtained a plumbing contractor’s license shall allow the contractor’s name to be used by another person either for the purpose of obtaining permits or doing business or work under the license. [Ord. 650, 1982]

14.12.040 Permit—exception

(a) Any permit required by this code may be issued to any person to do any work regulated by this code in a single-family or duplex dwelling used exclusively for living purposes, including the usual accessory buildings and quarters in connection with such building, provided the person is the bona fide owner of such dwelling and that the same will be occupied by the owner.

(b) No person shall apply for a second permit under this exception within a 12-month period for purposes of new construction. [Ord. 722 §10, 1984; Ord. 662, 1983; Ord. 650, 1982]

14.12.050 Permit application

Application for permit shall be made on suitable forms provided by the building official. The application shall be accompanied by any required fees established by resolution or motion of the city council. [Ord. 938 §5, 1992; Ord. 650, 1982]

14.12.070 Inspections

All plumbing and drainage systems shall be inspected by the building official to ensure compliance with all requirements of this code. [Ord. 650, 1982]