Section 2903. Permits

2903.1 Permit required.

Unless specifically excepted by these plumbing regulations, no plumbing work may be undertaken before the Building Official has issued a permit for that work.

2903.2 Applications.

The application for a plumbing work permit must bear the name and address of the insured, licensed master plumber responsible for all work to be done under the permit.

2903.3 To whom issued.

A permit may be issued only:

1. to a master plumber licensed to do business in the City,

2. to a master gas fitter licensed to do business in the City, or

3. for on-site utility facilities, to an on-site utility contractor licensed to do business in the City.

2903.4 Insurance.

The Building Official may not issue a permit to any master plumber unless the master plumber has provided the Building Official with certification of insurance, as required by State law.

2903.5 Emergency work.

When emergency work needs to be done to rectify a possible health hazard or other hazardous condition, the work may be undertaken, even before a permit is issued, by:

1. a master plumber, or

2. within the scope of his or her license:

a. an on-site utility contractor, or

b. a gas fitter.

2903.5.1 Notice and subsequent permit.

A master plumber, contractor, or gas fitter who performs emergency work under this section must:

1. promptly notify the proper City authorities of the emergency, and

2. within a reasonable time, obtain a permit for the work.