Section 2905. Licensing Requirements

2905.1 Licenses and supervision required.

Except as otherwise provided in this section, no person may provide plumbing services or otherwise engage in any plumbing work unless:

1. the person is licensed to do so in accordance with State law, and

2. the services and work are done by or under the direct supervision of an insured, licensed master plumber.

2905.1.1 On-site utilities work.

On-site utility work, as defined in City Code Article 13, § 18-1, may be done by or under the direct supervision of an on-site utility contractor licensed by the City.

2905.1.2 Gas-fitting work.

A licensed gas fitter may perform any gas-fitting work that falls within the scope of his or her license.

2905.2 Limits on plumber's, etc., liability.

The liability of the surety on any bond given under this Chapter and the liability of any master plumber or on-site utility contractor for materials furnished or work done under this Code does not extend to defects in materials or workmanship discovered more than 1 year after completion of the work.

2905.2.1 Plumber's, etc., responsibility for certain defects.

The surety and the master plumber or on-site utility contractor are responsible to the City to correct all defects that are discovered during the 1-year period after completion of the work and about which they were promptly notified in writing.

2905.2.2 Owner remains responsible.

Notwithstanding the limited liabilities of the surety and the master plumber or on-site utility contractor, the owner of the property is responsible at all times to the City to correct any defects in the plumbing installations in or on his or her property.

2905.2.3 Use of license by others prohibited.

A master plumber, on-site utility contractor, or gas fitter may not allow his or her name to be used by any other person for obtaining permits or for doing business or work under his or her license.