Chapter 15.16
GAS PIPE INSTALLATION
Sections:
15.16.020 Bond and insurance of gas installer.
15.16.030 Rough gas piping test.
15.16.040 Final piping test – Pressure tests.
15.16.050 Test required if gas use discontinued for period of time.
15.16.060 Gas service and final test.
15.16.070 Defective work or unapproved materials.
15.16.080 Discontinuance or refusal of service.
15.16.090 Responsibility of gas installer.
15.16.100 Liability of city officials or employees.
15.16.010 License.
Before starting an installation, a gas installer shall have in his possession an up-to-date valid, gas fitter’s license issued by the city of Spokane or Spokane County, or by the city of Davenport indicating said gas installer has successfully passed a gas fitter’s examination; provided however, that the owner of any single-family dwelling occupied by him shall not be required to have a gas fitter’s license or procure the bond and insurance provided for in DMC 15.16.020 to do gas fitting work on said premises if said work is to be done by the owner or a member of his immediate family, in which case such owner shall obtain the necessary permit, perform the works and tests in accordance with other provisions of this chapter, subject to the approval of the designated enforcement officer except, however, that an owner not be permitted to do gas fitting work in any building which is used as a place of business, apartment house, rental unit or a house to be offered for sale. (Ord. 383 § 2, 1968).
15.16.020 Bond and insurance of gas installer.
Before any installation work is started, the gas installer shall have a bond in the sum of $2,000 executed by the applicant, as principal, and a surety company authorized to do business in the state, running to the city, conditioned that the licensee, his agents and servants, shall fully comply with all provisions of law and ordinances of the city relating to gas fitting work, and that any person injured by failure of the principal to comply with such laws and ordinances, or with any of the provisions thereof, shall have a right of action against the principal and surety of his own name; provided, that the liability of any surety upon the bond required to be given by the gas installer, as provided in this chapter, shall be limited to the amount specified in the bond and in case of recoveries had by two or more persons for violation of the conditions of such bond in excess of the amount of the bond, such recoveries shall be prorated and the total recovery against the surety shall not exceed the amount of the bond; provided further, that any person wishing to avail himself of the benefits of the bond shall commence action thereon within one year after the date of completion of the work alleged to have been improperly done. The gas installer shall also have a general liability insurance policy or a written certificate of the same, issued by an insurance carrier authorized to do business in the state, with bodily injury limits in the amount of $100,000 per person, $200,000 per accident, $200,000 aggregate, and property damage limits of $100,000 per accident, aggregate $100,000; provided further, that applicant may qualify as a self-insured in lieu of furnishing the general liability insurance herein prescribed to the extent of 10 percent of his net assets, as established by a current financial statement signed by a certified public accountant and placed on file with the city council. The bond and insurance shall be presented in a manner and form acceptable to the corporation counsel of the city. The right of a gas installer or fitter to do gas fitting work in Washington may be revoked by the city council upon his failure to faithfully perform and adhere to the terms and conditions of this chapter.
Bonds, insurance and self-insurance shall be renewed annually. Insurance herein provided for shall continue in force until the gas fitting work has been completed. The United States Government, state of Washington, county of Lincoln, School District No. 207 and the city of Davenport shall not be required to furnish a bond under this section.
No person shall do gas fitting work without first obtaining a permit from the city clerk-treasurer. Such permit shall indicate the licensed gas installer or home owner personally responsible for performing the work. The city council may establish fees for such permit. (Ord. 383 § 2, 1968).
15.16.030 Rough gas piping test.
Rough gas piping test shall be made by the installer after all piping authorized by a permit has been installed and before such piping has been covered or concealed or any fixture or gas appliance has been attached thereto. (Ord. 383 § 2, 1968).
15.16.040 Final piping test – Pressure tests.
Final test of piping shall include pressure tests. After the installer determines that such piping has been installed in conformity with this chapter he shall advise the gas company and authorize it to grant gas service. (Ord. 383 § 2, 1968).
15.16.050 Test required if gas use discontinued for period of time.
A new permit shall be required for a consumer’s premises that has already been piped for gas, but where no gas has been used for a period of 12 consecutive months or more. (Ord. 383 § 2, 1968).
15.16.060 Gas service and final test.
It is unlawful for any person to turn gas into any appliances for which gas service has been authorized until the gas company is notified. This notice shall serve as a request for a final inspection on the appliance, and the installer shall cause said appliance to be tested within a reasonable time. (Ord. 383 § 2, 1968).
15.16.070 Defective work or unapproved materials.
If an inspection indicates that unapproved materials have been used or defective workmanship has been performed in the installation, alteration, repair or extension of any gas piping, fixture or appliance in or on any consumer’s premises, such defective materials or work shall be replaced by the installer within three days, and another inspection shall be made. (Ord. 383 § 2, 1968).
15.16.080 Discontinuance or refusal of service.
The gas company is authorized to discontinue or refuse to supply gas for any gas pipe, fixture or appliance which it may find to be defective or leaking, or in such condition as to endanger life or property. In such case, the gas company shall immediately give notice of discontinuance or refusal of service to the occupant of the consumer’s premises, where such gas supply is discontinued or refused. The installer shall immediately correct the conditions reported by the gas company, and it is unlawful for any person to reconnect said gas piping, fixture or appliance until authorized by the gas company. (Ord. 383 § 2, 1968).
15.16.090 Responsibility of gas installer.
The gas installer shall have full responsibility for all gas appliances or parts thereof. (Ord. 383 § 2, 1968).
15.16.100 Liability of city officials or employees.
This chapter shall not be construed as imposing upon the city any liability or responsibility for damages resulting from defective gas piping or appliances or the installation thereof, nor shall the city or any official or employee thereof be held as assuming any such liability or responsibility by reason of inspections. (Ord. 383 § 2, 1968).