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SPONSORED BY COUNCILMAN Prather
ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING THE CITY
CODE, CHAPTER 8, SECTION 8-4 AND SECTION 8-5 BY REPLACING THE
ADOPTION OF THE INTERNATIONAL PLUMBING CODE 2009 AND AMENDMENTS
TO THE INTERNATIONAL PLUMBING CODE 2009 BY ADOPTION OF THE 2015
INTERNATIONAL PLUMBING CODE.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ENACTED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON,
MISSOURI, AS FOLLOWS:
Section1. The City Code, Chapter 8 (Buildings and Building Regulations),
Section 8-4 (Adoption of International Plumbing Code 2009), is hereby deleted and the
following is added in lieu thereof:
Sec.88=4. Adoption of the 2015 International Plumbing Code
The 2015 International Plumbing Code published by the International Code Council, Inc. is
hereby adopted and incorporated herein by reference as the Plumbing Code of the City of Jefferson,
with the additions,insertions,deletions and changes contained in this chapter.
(Ord. No. 9142, 7-17-78; Ord. No. 10398, 84, 4-1-85; Ord. No. 11202:1, 4-17-89; Ord. No. 12750, 5-18-
98;Ord. 13578, §1,7-21-2003;Ord. 14106, §1, 10-16-2006;Ord. 14484, §1,3-2-2009)
Cross Reference-Ordinance not affected by Code generally.
Section 2. The City Code, Chapter 8 (Buildings and Building Regulations),
Section 8-3 (Amendments to the International Plumbing Code 2009), is hereby deleted
and the following is added in lieu thereof:
Sec.88=5. Amendments to the 2015 International Plumbing Code
The following addition, insertions, deletion and changes in the 2015 International Plumbing
Code and contained in this chapter shall be as set out below:
Section 101.1: Insert the words"City of Jefferson"as the name of the jurisdiction.
Section 103: Department of Plumbing Inspection
Delete Section 103.1, 103.2,and 103.3 and insert in their1p ace:
103.1 General: The department of plumbing inspection known as the Department of Planning
and Protective Services is hereby continued and the executive official in charge thereof shall be
known as the Director of Planning and Protective Services. Wherever the words "code official"
appear in this code, it shall mean the Director of Planning and Protective Services or his or her
designee,such designee to be also known as the"Plumbing Inspector."
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103.1.1 Oualifications of Plumbing Inspector: The Plumbing Inspector shall be of good moral
character and be physically able to carry out all the provisions of the Plumbing Code. The Plumbing
Inspector shall have 4,000 or more hours experience as a licensed journeyman in the trade. The
Plumbing Inspector shall be a City of Jefferson licensed journeyman plumber, but shall not be
actively engaged in the plumbing business, nor associated with the operation of anyep rson, firm or
corporation engaged in the plumbing business in Jefferson Cits_.The Plumbing Inspector shall obtain
a Master Plumber license and all applicable International Code Council plumbing certificates within
two L21 years of being appointed by the City Administrator.
103.2 Appointment: The Plumbing Inspector shall be appointed by the City Administrator.
103.3_Deputies: The Director of Planning and Protective Services shall recommend to the City
Administrator the employment of plumbing inspectors and other employees in sufficient numbers to
assure enforcement of the Plumbing Code.
Section 106.1-add the following:
106.1.3 Permit Application: Application forep rmits for plumbing work shall be made on forms
provided by the City Administrator.
106.1.4 Permits: Plumbingep rmits shall only be issued to licensed plumbing contractors and
approved qualified home owners.
106.1.5 Homeowner Permits - Aep rmit may be issuedto a qualified person (qualification shall
be determined by a test of basic knowledge of plumbing principles) to do work in a single family
dwelling used exclusively for their living purposes, including the usual accessory buildings and
quarters in connection with such buildings, provided that theep rson is a bona fide owner of such
dwelling and shall occupy said dwelling for one (1) calendar year after date of approved final
inspection. of work covered bythe permit- Owner shall personally purchase all materials and
perform all labor in connection therewith,and that the applicant shall file an affidavit certifying that
these conditions are correct before the issuance of theen rmit. Work performed under aneu rmit
shall be subject to all applicable regulatory provisions of this Code.
Section 106.2: add the following items to exempt work:
3. a2 Water faucet repair/replacement
1?1 Toilet tank fixtures repair/replacement
,c)Bathroom stool replacement
lQ Bathroom/kitchen drains unclogging
(Ord.No. 12810,§2,9-8-98;Ord. 14484, §2,3-2-2009)
Section 106.6.1_replace this section with the following:
Where work for which aeu rmit is required by this Code is started prior to obtaining said
permit,the fees specified in Appendix Y of the Code of the City of Jefferson shall be doubled. Should
anep rson, firm or corporation commit a second offense by starting work withoutep rmit after so
doing on a previous occasion,he or she shall pay three times the customary fee in order to obtain the
necessary permit. Any offense shall subiect the offender to prosecution under section 108.4. In the
event anyep rson,firm or corporation fails to obtain the necessary permit(s)within 5 days after being
notified in writing to do so by the Building Official,he or she shall pay in addition to the usual fee or
increased penalty as provided above the sum of $25.00 for each calendar day in excess of the
aforesaid 5 days that transpire Rrj2K to his or her obtaining the necessaryeg rmit. The payment of
any or several of the above stated penal fees shall not relieve anyep rson,firm or corporation from
fully complying with the requirements of this code in the execution of the work nor from any other
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penalties prescribed herein,or in the City Code.
Section 106.6.2:insert the following:
The fees for building constructionep rmits shall be set in Appendix Y of the Lj!�Code for the
City of Jefferson.
Section 106.6.3:—Fee refunds delete this section
Section 107.2:_add item f to,the last paragraph:
M Notice of inspection: it shall be the duty of theep rmit holder, to contact the Department of
Planning and Protective Services to arrange for each required inspection. Theen rmit holder shall
allow twenty-four(24)hours for the Plumbing Inspector or Code Enforcement personnel to conduct
required inspections durin the Ci 's normal working hours.
Section 108A:_replace this section with the following:
Anyep rson who shall violate a provision of this Code or shall fail to comply with an of the
requirements thereof or who shall erect,construct,alter or repair a building or structure in violation
of an approved plan or directive of the Building Official,or of aep rmit or certificate issued under the
provisions of this code,shall be punished by a fine as set forth in Section 1-13 of the City Code.Each
day that a violation continues shall be deemed a separate offense.
Section 108.5: replace the last line with the following sentence shall be liable for a fine of not less
than fAMOUNTI dollars or more than fAMOUNTI dollars.):
"...shall be subiect to the penalties specified in Section 108.4."
Section 109: Delete Sections 109.2 thru 109:7 and insert in their1p ace the following:
109.2 Board of Plumbing Review and Examiners,Appointment and Term of Office:
Division 2 of Article XM,Chapter 7 establishes.a board of plumbing examiners and review with
attendant duties andop wers• Whenever reference is made to the 'Board" in Section 8=4 of Chapter
8 of the Code of the City of Jefferson, Missouri, reference is to the board of plumbing review and
examiners.
(Ord.No. 11905,§ 8,5-17-93)
109.2.1 Duties of the Board: The Board-shall act on grievances bj an applicant for a plumbing
permit, the holder of plumbingep rmit,or the owner and/or agent of a building or structure wherein
plumbing work is to be installed. Such grievances shall be an appeal of the decision of the Plumbing
4 Inspector or authorized agent or representative. A grievance is refusing to grant a modification of
provision of the Plumbing Code governing the installations or materials to be used. Applications for
appeal will be submitted to the Director of Planning and Protective Services or an authorized
representative,when it is claimed that:
1. The true intent of the Plumbing Code or rules adopted thereunder has been incorrectly
interpreted.
2. The provisions of the Plumbing Code do not fully apply
At such time as the Board meets to act on such an appeal, if one of the members of said Board
has a financial or material interest in the appeal, that member shall not vote. A simple majority of
those voting shall constitute a qualified decision. In the event the voting members of the Board are
evenly divided, the decision of the Plumbing Inspector shall be affirmed and the Board may review
all examinations and the Plumbing Code and shall transmit to City Council an and all
recommendations and/or changes necessary to update the Plumbing Code.
109.2.2 Meeting of the Board: The Board shall meet at such intervals as may be necessary for
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therp oper performances, upon call of the Board Chair, but not less than twice a -year. Minutes of
meetings will be kept on file for Council review.
109.2.3 Licenses: Noep rson, firm or corporation shall install, repair• alter, or extend any
plumbing system within the City of Jefferson unless licensed as required in this ordinance. Plumbing
System includes the water supply and distribution pipes:plumbing fixtures and traps: soil,waste and
vent pipes, and sanitary and storm sewer and building drains: in addition to their respective
connections, devices and appurtenances within a structure or premises and their extension to the
purveyors or other water supply and the connection there to a R2jg of disposal.
109.2.3.1 Application, Oualification and Fee for Licenses: Persons desiring a license shall
complete and submit to the Plumbing Inspector an application for license. (Applications are
obtained from the Department of Planning and Protective Services).
109.2.4 Plumbing Contractor License: Persons desiring a Plumbing Contractor License shall be
Ir employ full time a licensed Master Plumber and maintain a two thousand dollar $( 2,000) sure
bond. Said bond shall indemnify and keep harmless the Ci of Jefferson from all liability from any
accidents or damages arisin from negligence or unskillfulness in doing or protecting work or any
unfaithful or inadequate work done in pursuance of the Plumbing Business and that all street and
right of way shall be restored to a condition acceptable to the City of Jefferson,Department of Public
Works and shall maintain the acceptable condition fora period of one (1) year thereafter. This
license is renewable annually for a fee as stated in Appendix Y and shall be renewed during January
of the following calendar year. Persons licensed as a Plumbing Contractor shall immediately notify
the Plumbing Inspector, in writing, of any changes of name, address, phone number, or location of
their plumbing business.
109.2.5 Master Plumber Licenses: Persons desiring a license shall have been licensed as a
Journeyman with the Cityof Jefferson a minimum of two years.orrp ovide proof of licensed
iournevman or master experience acceptable to the Board, and score a minimum of 75% on the
Thomson Pro-Metric Testing or Pearson VUE Master Plumber Examination. This license re uires a
fee as stated in Appendix Y and is permanent unless revoked for cause.A Master Plumber who also
holds one(1)or more additional trade licenses with the City of Jefferson may supervise no more than
two�apprentices in any one LIJ trade at any one�permittedjob site.
109.2.6 Journeyman Plumbing Licenses: Persons desiring a license shall have been licensed as
an apprentice with the City of Jefferson a minimum of four (4) years and.shall have worked under
the direct supervision of a licensed iournevman or master plumber during these four M years or
show proof of four f years plumbing experience acceptable to the Board and score a minimum of
75% on the Thomson Pro-Metric Testing or Pearson VUE Journeyman Plumbers Examination.
This license requires a fee as stated in Appendix Y_ and is permanent unless revoked for cause. A
Journeyman Plumber who also holds one JL or more additional trade licenses with the City of
Jefferson may supervise no more than two fQ apprentices in any one JD trade at any one
permitted ',lob site.
109.2.7 Apprentice Plumber License: Persons desiring, 11 license to work as an apprentice
plumber shall submit their name, address, phone number and social security number with the fee as
stated in Appendix Y to the Plumbing Inspector. This license is renewable each calendar year.
Holder of an.apprentice plumber license may only work under the direct supervision of a licensed
master or journeyman plumber. The ratio of apprentices to iournevman or master is two J21 to one
Apprentices may only obtain one(1)trade license per calendar year.
(Ord.No. 15486, §2,2-1-2016)
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109.2.8 Licenses, Suspension or Revocation: The Board may suspend or revoke the license of
any apprentice,journeyman, master or contractor plumber when charges are made against them by
the Plumbing Inspector, and the Board finds theep rson charged is incompetent or had willfully
violated the provisions of this Code. Prior to Board action,theep rson charged shall beig yen at least
ten (10) days, notice of the time and1p ace of a formal hearing on said charges and theep rson
charged shall be apprised of the charges. Theep rson charged shall beig yen the opportunity to
appear inep rson or with an attorney and shall have the burden of showing cause why the license
should not be suspended or revoked. The Board shall render its decision within a reasonable time
after the hearing. The decision shall be final,no appeal shall be allowed. The Board may dismiss the
charges, suspend the license for suchen riod deemedrp oper or permanently revoke the charged
person's license. Aep rson whose license has been revoked by the Board shall not be permitted to re-
apply for a license for aep riod of one�year,and must successfully pass any required examination
for the license.
109.2.9 Assignment of Contractor Licenses: Noep rson licensed as a Plumbing Contractor shall
allow this license to be used by others for theup rpose of obtaining Plumbing Permits or knowingly
allow non-licensedep rsons to do plumbing work.
109.3.0 Re-Examination: Persons who fail to pass the examination as prescribed may apply for
re-examination after the expiration of one hundred twenty1�)days. Should applicant fail on re-
examination,the applicant may not re-apply for aep riod of 120 days and shall be considered a new
applicant.
Section 305.4: add the following line to this section:
"The frost line in City of Jefferson,Missouri is 24 inches."
Section 305.4.1: replace this section with the following:
305.4.1 Sewer depth: Building sewers that connect torp ivate sewage disposal systems shall be
installed not less than 24 inches below finishedrg ade at the point of septic tank connection. Building
sewers shall be installed not less than 24 inches below inilshedrg ade.
Section 312.6 Gravi Sewer Test: delete this section
Section 312: add these sections
312.10.3 Testing of back flow prevention assemblies shall be conducted by Cite of Jefferson,
Missouri licensed Journeyman or Master Plumber certified by the State of Missouri as a back flow
Prevention assembly tester.
312.10.4 Inspection and testing of back flow prevention assemblies: After the required test of a
back flow prevention assembly at time of installation, the testin requirements shall become the
responsibility of the water purveyor.
Section 603 Water Service: add this section:
Section 603.1.1 Provide 14 gauge tracer wire or other approved utility location technology over
water service lines from the structure to the water main connection(RSMo 319.033.1).
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Tables 605.3 Water Service Pipe,605.4 Water Distribution Pine,and 605.5 Pipe Fittin • replace these
tables-with the following tables:
Table 605.3
Water.Service Pipe
Material Standard
Brass Pipe ASTM B43
Copper on Copper Allam Pipe ASTM B 42;ASTM B 302
Copper or Copper Alloy Tubing ASTM B 75.ASTM B 88:ASTM B 251;
( yn �'
JIM K or ASTM B 447
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Cross-Linked PolyethyleneP( EX) ASTM F 876;ASTM F 877,AWWA
plastic tubin C904
Plastic Pipe and Tubing CSA B 137.5; SDR 9 4710 CTS
Ductile Iron Water Pipe AWWA C 151;AWWA C 115
Polyethylene(PE)plastic pipe ASTM D 2239,ASTM D 3035,AWWA
C901;CSA B137.11
Polyethylene PE ASTM D 2737;AWWA C901; CSA B_
Plastic Tubing 137.1
Stainless steel pipe(Type 304/304L) ASTM A 312,ASTM A 778
Stainless steel Wipe(Tyne 316/316L) ASTM A 312,ASTM A 778
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Table 605.4
Water Distribution Pipe
Material Standard
Brass Pipe ASTM B 43
Copper or Copper Alm Pipe ASTM B 42;ASTM B 302
Copper or Copper Alm Tubing ASTM B 75;ASTM B.88;
(Type K WK.L WL.Mor ASTM B 251.ASTM B 447
Cross-Linked Polyethylene(PEX) ASTM F 876• ASTM F 877 CSA B137.5
Plastic Tubin
Cross-Linked ASTM F 1281,ASTM F 2262,CSA
Polvethvlene/aluminum/high-density B137.10
Polyethylene(PEX-AL-HDPE)pipe
Cross-Linked ASTM F 1986
Polyethylene/aluminum/high-density
Polyethylene(PEX-AL-HDPE)
Ductile iron pipe AWWA C151/A21.51,AWWA
C115/A21.15
Polvethvlene/aluminum/polyethylene ASTM F 1282
(PE-AL-PE)composite Pipe
Polyethylene of raised temperature ASTM F 2769
(PE-RT) lP astic tubing
Polypropylene(PP)plastic Pipe or ASTM F 2389;CSA B137.11
tubing
Stainless steel pipe(Type 304/304L) ASTM A 312.ASTM A 778
Stainless steel pipe(Type 316/3161 ASTM A 312 ASTM A 778
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Table 605.5
Pipe Fittings
Material Standard
Cast Iron ASME B 16.4
Copper or Copper Alloy ASME B 16.15;ASME B 16.18;ASME
B_16.22;ASME B 16.26;ASME B 1L.
ASSE 1061,ASTM F 1476,ASTM F
1548
Cross-linked ASTM F 1986
polvethvlene/aluminum/high-density
polyethylene(PEX-AL-HDPE)
Fittings for polvethvleneP( EX) 1p astic ASSE 1061,ASTM F 877,ASTM F
tubing 1807,ASTM F 1960,ASTM f 2080,
ASTM F 2098,ASTM F 2159,ASTM F
2434,ASTM F 2735,CSA B137.5
Fittings for Polyethylene of raised ASTM F 1807,ASTM F 2098,ASTM F
temperature(PE-RT) 1p astic tubing 2159,ASTM F 2735,ASTM F 2769
Gray Iron and Ductile Iron ASTM F 1476,ASTM F 1548,AWWA
C110/A21.10;AW-WA-CM/A21.53
Insert for ASTM F 1974,ASTM F 1281,ASTM F
polyethylene/aluminum/polyethylene 1282,CSA B137.9,CSA B_137.10M
(PE-AL-PE)and cross-linked
Polyethylene/aluminum/cross-linked
polyethylene(PEX-AL-PEX)
Metal JbM insert fittings for ASTM F 1974
polvethvlene/aluminum/Polyethylene
(PE-AL-PE)and cross-linked
Polyethylene/aluminum/cross-linked
Polyethylene(PEX-AL-PEX)
Polyethylene(PE)Plastic ASTM D 2609,ASTM D 2683,ASTM D
3261,ASTM F 1055,CSA B 137.11
Polypropylene(PP)plastic pipe or ASTM F 2389,CSA B137.11
tubing
Stainless steel(Type 304/304L) ASTM A 312,ASTM A 778,ASTM F
1476,ASTM F 1548
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Stainless steel(Type 316/316L) ASTM A 312,ASTM A 778,ASTM F
1476,ASTM F 1548
Steel ASTM B 16.9:ASME B_16.11,ASME B
16.28,ASTM F 1476,ASTM F 1548
Section 608.14.2.2: add this section
608.14.2.2 Back flow preventers installation height shall be one M foot minimum and five
feet maximum.
Section 608.16.5: replace this section with the following:
608.16.5 Connection to Lawn Irrigation System: Theop table water supply to lawn irrigation
system shall be protected against back flow by an atmospheric-type vacuum breaker,a pressure-type
vacuum breaker,a double check-valve assembly or a reduced-pressure principle back flow
preventer. A valve shall not be installed downstream from an atmospheric-type vacuum breaker.
Where chemicals are introduced into the system,- theop table water shall be protected by a reduced
pressure principle back flow preventer.
Section 608.17.1:.replace this section with the following:
608.17.1: An individual water supply shall be located constructed as currently required by the
State of Missouri and U.S..Government Federal requirements to be safeguarded.against
contamination. State and Federal requirements shallog vern if different than the following sections
under this heading.
Section 701.4 Sewage Treatment: add the following section
701.4.1:Private Sewage Disposal System shall be as currently required by the State of Missouri
Department of Health and Senior Services 19 CSR 20-3.060 Minimum Construction Standards for
on-site sewage disposal system(RSMo 701.025_701.059).
Tables 702.L 702.2,702.3, material's column,delete the following:
"cellular core or composite wall'.
Table 702.3 Building Sewer Pipe: delete SDR 35
Section 703: add the following sections:
703.7—Minimum size for a building sewer or building drain is 4 inches and a minimum of
schedule 40(non-metallic).
703.8_Provide a 14 gauge tracer wire over the structure's building d"rain from its exterior
cleanout to the public sewer connection(RSMo 319.033.1).
Section 708.1.3:replace this section with the following:
708.1.3 Building Drain and Building Sewer Junction: There shall be an exterior two-way or
double clean out at the iunction of the building drain and the building sewer within five(5)feet of the
structure unless a different distance is approved. The two-way fittin with a single riser shall be
installed up to finish grade level for installations two feet Ln or less. Two woes and eighth bends
double clean out with woes arranged so the entire piping can be cleaned with risers u2 to finish
grade level shall be used for installations over two feet M deep. Plugs and caps shall be of approved
type to serve each location.
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Section 715.1: replace this section with the following:
715.1 Sewage Backflow. Where plumbing fixtures are installed on a floor with a finished floor
elevation below the elevation of the manhole cover of the next upstream manhole in the public sewer,
all fixtures shall be protected by a backwater valve installed in the building drain.
Section 903.1:insert 12"for the termination extension above the roof
Section 904: add the following section:
904.1.3 Main Vent Required: Minimum vent size required: Every drainage system receiving
discharge of a water closet shall have a minimum of one - three inch (3") vent or the equivalent of
three_ two inch(2")vents connected to the drainage system and run as direct asosp sible through to
the open air above the roof.
Section 918 Air Admittance Valves: replace this entire section with the following:
918 Air Admittance Valves:
918.1 General: Air admittance valves shall not be installed unless prior approval is received
from the code official.
Section 1003.3.1 add the following section:
1003.3.1.1 Grease Interceptor Design: The inlet effluent shall be two inches (211) above the
outlet(effluent). A center baffle shall run to within six inches 6" of the bottom inside and be sealed
to.the top and both sides. The outlet shall have a tee baffle with top open and the bottom extended to
within six inches (6") of the bottom inside. The inlet shall have a '/ (90') bend sweep installed with
the open end down and extended down one foot-four inches W-41. There shall be a man hole or
holes installed so the entire inside of the interceptor can be cleaned.
Section 1003.9 add the following section
1003.9.1 All outside interceptors when vented back to building must terminate through roof,
separate from the sanitary system.
(Ord.No. 11202, § 2,4-17-89; Ord. 12138, §2, 8-15-94; Ord. 13578, §2, 7-21-2003; Ord. 14106, §1,
10-16-2006;Ord. 14484, §2,3-2-2009;Ord. 14973,§1,5-21-2012)
Section 3. This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect from 60 calendar days
after the date of its passage and approval.
Passed: L%T/�LGi 1 7 Approved:
Presiding Officer_' U Mayor Carrie Tergin
ATTEST: �'''� APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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City Clerk - City
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