The Plumbing Code shall be the same edition as adopted by the State. The Plumbing Code is adopted by administrative action per Section 24.301.202 of the Administrative Rules of Montana. The Plumbing Code currently being enforced by the City of Great Falls is on file in the office of Community Development. Copies of each are available for inspection. Copies may be obtained from the Department of Labor & Industry, Building Standards Division, Building Codes Bureau, P.O. Box 200517, Helena, MT 59620, at cost plus postage; or the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials (IAPMO), 20001 Walnut Drive South, Walnut, CA 91789-2825. (Ord. 2874, 2004; Ord. 2818, 2002; Ord. 2810, 2001; Ord. 2781, 2000; Ord. 2748, 1998; Ord. 2711, 1996; Ord. 2651, 1993; Ord. 2624, 1992; Ord. 2540, 1989).
Authority having jurisdiction referred to in this code shall be the Building Official as defined in the International Building Code. (Ord. 2874, 2004; Ord. 2540 §2(Exh. B(part)), 1989).
Section 103.4 Fees: Shall be as specified by City Commission resolution. (Ord. 2874, 2004; Ord. 2818, 2002).
For purposes of definition plumbing shall involve all sections of the Uniform Plumbing Code, except Chapter 12, Fuel gas piping. (Ord. 2874, 2004; Ord. 2540 §2(Exh. B(part)), 1989).
Any person, firm or corporation who engages in the business of installation, alteration, maintenance or repair of plumbing and drainage systems is required to have a plumbing contractor's license. (Ord. 2874, 2004; Ord. 2540, 1989).
An applicant for a plumbing contractor's license shall show evidence that the applicant, or at least one member of the firm or corporation, is the holder of a current master plumber's license issued by the State of Montana. (Ord. 2874, 2004; Ord. 2540 §2(Exh. B(part)), 1989).
All applicants for licensing shall file with the Community Development Department a commercial general liability insurance policy issued by an insurance carrier authorized to do business in the State, with limits established by City Commission resolution. Additionally, a license bond in the amount established by City Commission resolution shall be supplied to guarantee compliance with all laws and regulations applicable relative to the license and permits issued. (Ord. 2874, 2004; Ord. 2801; 2001; Ord. 2711 (Exh. A), 1996; Ord. 2540 §2(Exh. B(part)), 1989).
All licenses issued under the provisions of this chapter shall be for the calendar year beginning January 1st and expiring on December 31st. Renewals or new applicants applying after the expiration date shall pay fees as specified for the full year. Exception: Applications after December 1st will receive licenses valid for the remainder of the year plus the next calendar year. (Ord. 2874, 2004; Ord. 2540 §2(Exh. B(part)), 1989).
The fee for issuance of a plumbing contractor's license shall be as set by City Commission resolution for the term specified in Section 15.30.024. (Ord. 2874, 2004; Ord. 2711 (Exh. A), 1996; Ord. 2540 §2(Exh. B(part)), 1989).
Permits shall be issued only to plumbing contractors or homeowners meeting the requirements of this chapter, or Title 37, Chapter 69 of MCA. ( Ord. 2874, 2004; Ord. 2540 §2(Exh. B(part)), 1989).
Any person engaged in the trade or calling of journeyman plumber in the City is required to have a plumber's certificate. (Ord. 2874, 2004; Ord. 2540 §2(Exh. B(part)), 1989).
A fee as set by City Commission resolution shall be paid for each initial certificate upon evidence of a current journeyman plumber's license issued by the State. The fee for each renewal shall be as set by City Commission resolution. Such license shall be valid as per Section 15.30.024. (Ord. 2874, 2004; Ord. 2711 (Exh. A), 1996; Ord. 2566 §2, 1990; Ord. 2540 §2(Exh. B(part)), 1989).
An owner of a single-family residence used exclusively for personal use, may install all sanitary plumbing or potable water supply piping. The standard fee schedule applies to all permits obtained under this article of the Code. (Ord. 2874, 2004; Ord. 2711 (Exh. A), 1996; Ord. 2540 §2(Exh. B(part)), 1989).
For purposes of definition medical gas systems shall involve only NFPA 99C Gas and Vacuum Systems current edition. (Ord. 2926, 2006; Ord. 2874, 2004; Ord. 2761, 1999)
Any person, firm or corporation who engages in the business of installation, alteration, maintenance or repair of medical gas systems is required to have a medical gas systems contractors license. (Ord. 2874, 2004; Ord. 2761, 1999)
An applicant for a medical gas systems contractors license shall show evidence that the applicant, or at least one member of the firm or corporation, is the holder of a current medical gas certificate. (Ord. 2874, 2004; Ord. 2761, 1999)
An applicant for a medical gas systems contractor’s license shall meet the requirements of Section 15.30.023. (Ord. 2874, 2004; Ord. 2761, 1999)
The fee for issuance of a medical gas systems contractor’s license shall be as set by City Commission resolution. (Ord. 2874, 2004; Ord. 2761, 1999)
Any person engaged in the installation, alteration, maintenance or repair of medical gas systems in the City is required to have a medical gas certificate.
(Ord. 2874, 2004; Ord. 2761, 1999)
A fee as set by City Commission resolution shall be paid for each initial certificate upon evidence of a current medical gas endorsement issued by the State. The fee for each renewal shall be as set by City Commission resolution. Such certificate shall be valid as per section 15.30.024. (Ord. 2874, 2004; Ord. 2761, 1999)
Any person, firm or corporation found guilty of violating any of the applicable provisions of this chapter shall be liable to penalty as prescribed by Chapter 1.4.070 of this Code. (Ord. 2874, 2004; Ord. 2540 §2(Exh. B(part)), 1989).