HomeMy Public PortalAboutORD16238BILL NO. 2022-019
SPONSORED BY Councilmember Fitzwater
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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 2015 AND AMENDMENTS TO THE INTERNATIONAL
PLUMBING CODE 2015 BY ADOPTION OF THE 2018 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 the 2015 International Plumbing Code), is hereby deleted and the following is
added in lieu thereof:
Sec. 8-4. Adoption of the 2018 International Plumbing Code
The 2018 International Plumbing Code published ll the International Code Council Inc. is hereby adopted
and incorporated herein 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; Ord. No. 15704, § 1, 8-21-2017)
Section 2. The City Code, Chapter 8 (Buildings and Building Regulations), Section 8-5
(Amendments to the 2015 International Plumbing Code), is hereby deleted and the following is
added in lieu thereof:
Sec. 8-5. Amendments to the 2018 International Plumbing Code
The following addition, insertions, deletion and changes in the 2018 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 their place:
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."
103.1.1 Qualifications 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 my person, firm or
corporation engaged in the plumbing business in Jefferson City. The Plumbing Inspector shall obtain
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a Master Plumber license and all applicable International Code Council plumbing certificates within
two (2) 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 for permits for plumbing work shall be made on forms
provided by the City Administrator.
106.1.4 Permits: Plumbing permits shall only be issued to licensed plumbing contractors and
approved qualified home owners.
106.1.5 Homeowner Permits: A permit may be issued to 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 the person 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 by the 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 the permit. Work performed under any permit
shall be subject to all applicable regulatory provisions of this Code.
Section 106.2: Add the following items to exempt work:
3.a) Water faucet repair/replacement
b) Toilet tank fixtures repair/replacement
c) Bathroom stool replacement
d) Bathroom/kitchen drains unclogging
Section 106.6.1: Replace this section with the following:
Where work for which a permit 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 any person,
firm or corporation commit a second offense by starting work without permit 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 subject the offender to prosecution under section 108.4. In the event any
person, 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 prior to his or her obtaining the necessary permit. The payment of
any or several of the above stated penalty fees shall not relieve any person, firm or corporation from
fully complying with the requirements of this code in the execution of the work nor from any other
penalties prescribed herein, or in the City Code.
Section 106.6.2: Insert the following:
The fees for building construction permits shall be set in Appendix Y of the City Code for the City of
Jefferson.
Section 106.6.3 Fee refunds: Delete this section.
Section 107.2: Add item (4):
(4) Notice of inspection; it shall be the duty of the permit holder to contact the Department of
Planning and Protective Services to arrange for each required inspection. The permit holder shall
allow twenty-four (24) hours for the Plumbing Inspector or Code Enforcement personnel to conduct
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required inspections during the City's normal working hours.
Section 108.4: Replace this section with the following:
Any person who shall violate a provision of this Code or shall fail to comply with any 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 a permit 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 seven words with the following:
"…shall be subject to the penalties specified in Section 108.4."
Section 109: Delete Sections 109.2 thru 109.7 and insert in their place the following:
109.2 Board of Plumbing Review and Examiners, Appointment and Term of Office:
Division 2 of Article XIII, Chapter 7, establishes a board of plumbing examiners and review with
attendant duties and powers. 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.
109.2.1 Duties of the Board: The Board shall act on grievances by an applicant for a plumbing
permit, the holder of plumbing permit, 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
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 any 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 the
proper 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: No person, firm or corporation shall install, repair, alter, or extend any plumbing
system within the City of Jefferson unless licensed as required in this code. 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 (five (5) feet outside of the building is
limited to 6" maximum diameter pipe for sewers and building drains and 2" maximum diameter
pipe for water service) and their extension to the purveyors or other water supply and the connection
there to a point of disposal.
109.2.3.1 Application, Qualification 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 or
employ full time a licensed Master Plumber and maintain a five thousand dollar ($5,000) surety
bond. Said bond shall indemnify and keep harmless the City of Jefferson from all liability from any
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accidents or damages arising 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 for a 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.
109.2.4.1 Plumbing Contractor Insurance: The contractor shall provide a certificate of insurance
coverage with their application as indicated below starting with 2020 license renewal. The insurance
shall be in effect while the contractor is licensed. It is further made a violation of this code to provide
fraudulent information to the department.
a. Workers' compensation coverage or an affidavit signed by the applicant attesting that the
contractor is exempt.
b. Minimum limits of Commercial General Liability insurance shall be $500,000 per
occurrence for bodily injury, personal injury and property damage, with an annual
aggregate of $500,000.
109.2.5 Master Plumber Licenses: Persons desiring a license shall have been licensed as a
journeyman with the City of Jefferson a minimum of two (2) years or provide proof of licensed
journeyman and master experience acceptable to the Board, and score a minimum of 75% on the
Thomson Pro-Metric Testing or Pearson VUE Master Plumber Examination or International Code
Council International Plumbing Code and Fuel Gas Code. This license requires a fee as stated in
Appendix Y and is renewable every three years (starting in July of 2022 and then triennially
afterwards) for the fee stated in Appendix Y. A Master Plumber who also holds one (1) or more
additional trade licenses with the City of Jefferson may supervise no more than two (2) apprentices
in any one (1) trade at any one (1) permitted job 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 journeyman or master plumber during these four (4) years or show
proof of four (4) 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 or
International Code Council International Plumbing Code and Fuel Gas Code. This license requires a
fee as stated in Appendix Y and is renewable every three years (starting in July of 2022 and then
triennially afterwards) for the fee stated in Appendix Y. A Journeyman Plumber who also holds one
(1) or more additional trade licenses with the City of Jefferson may supervise no more than two (2)
apprentices in any one (1) trade at any one (1) permitted job site.
109.2.7 Apprentice Plumber License: Persons desiring a 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 journeyman or master is two (2) to one (1).
Apprentices may only obtain one (1) trade license per calendar year.
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 the person charged is incompetent or had willfully violated
the provisions of this Code. Prior to Board action, the person charged shall be given at least ten (10)
days' notice of the time and place of a formal hearing on said charges and the person charged shall
be apprised of the charges. The person charged shall be given the opportunity to appear in person 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 such period deemed proper or permanently revoke the charged person's license. A person
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whose license has been revoked by the Board shall not be permitted to re-apply for a license for a
period of one (1) year, and must successfully pass any required examination for the license.
109.2.9 Assignment of Contractor Licenses: No person licensed as a Plumbing Contractor shall allow
this license to be used by others for the purpose of obtaining Plumbing Permits or knowingly allow
non-licensed persons 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 twenty (120) days. Should applicant fail on re-
examination, the applicant may not re-apply for a period 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 to private sewage disposal systems shall be
installed not less than 24 inches below finished grade at the point of septic tank connection. Building
sewers shall be installed not less than 24 inches below finished grade.
Section 312.6 Gravity Sewer Test: Delete this section.
Section 312: Add these sections:
312.10.3 Testing of back flow prevention assemblies shall be conducted by City 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 testing 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).
Tables 605.3 Water Service Pipe, 605.4 Water Distribution Pipe, and 605.5 Pipe Fitting: Replace these tables
with the following tables:
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Table 605.3
Water Service Pipe
Material Standard
Brass Pipe ASTM B43
Copper on Copper Alloy Pipe ASTM B 42; ASTM B 302
Copper or Copper Alloy Tubing
(Type K or WK)
ASTM B 75; ASTM B 88; ASTM B 251;
ASTM B 447
Cross-Linked Polyethylene (PEX)
plastic tubing
Plastic Pipe and Tubing
ASTM F 876; ASTM F 877; AWWA
C904
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
Plastic Tubing
ASTM D 2737; AWWA C901; CSA B
137.1
Stainless steel pipe (Type 304/304L) ASTM A 312, ASTM A 778
Stainless steel pipe (Type 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 Alloy Pipe ASTM B 42; ASTM B 302
Copper or Copper Alloy Tubing
(Type K, WK, L, WL, M or WM)
ASTM B 75; ASTM B 88;
ASTM B 251; ASTM B 447
Cross-Linked Polyethylene (PEX)
Plastic Tubing
ASTM F 876, ASTM F 877 CSA B137.5
Cross-Linked
Polyethylene/aluminum/high-density
polyethylene (PEX-AL-HDPE) pipe
ASTM F 1281, ASTM F 2262, CSA
B137.10
Cross-Linked
Polyethylene/aluminum/high-density
polyethylene (PEX-AL-HDPE)
ASTM F 1986
Ductile iron pipe AWWA C151/A21.51, AWWA
C115/A21.15
Polyethylene/aluminum/polyethylene
(PE-AL-PE) composite pipe
ASTM F 1282
Polyethylene of raised temperature
(PE-RT) plastic tubing
ASTM F 2769
Polypropylene (PP) plastic pipe or
tubing
ASTM F 2389; CSA B137.11
Stainless steel pipe (Type 304/304L) ASTM A 312; ASTM A 778
Stainless steel pipe (Type 316/316L) 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 16.51;
ASSE 1061, ASTM F 1476, ASTM F
1548
Cross-linked
polyethylene/aluminum/high-density
polyethylene (PEX-AL-HDPE)
ASTM F 1986
Fittings for polyethylene (PEX) plastic
tubing
ASSE 1061, ASTM F 877, ASTM F
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
temperature (PE-RT) plastic tubing
ASTM F 1807, ASTM F 2098, ASTM F
2159, ASTM F 2735, ASTM F 2769
Gray Iron and Ductile Iron ASTM F 1476, ASTM F 1548, AWWA
C110/A21.10; AWWA C153/A21.53
Insert for
polyethylene/aluminum/polyethylene
(PE-AL-PE) and cross-linked
polyethylene/ aluminum/cross-linked
polyethylene (PEX-AL-PEX)
ASTM F 1974, ASTM F 1281, ASTM F
1282, CSA B137.9, CSA B 137.10M
Metal (brass insert fittings for
polyethylene/aluminum/polyethylene
(PE-AL-PE) and cross-linked
polyethylene/ aluminum/cross-linked
polyethylene (PEX-AL-PEX)
ASTM F 1974
Polyethylene (PE) Plastic ASTM D 2609, ASTM D 2683, ASTM D
3261, ASTM F 1055, CSA B 137.11
Polypropylene (PP) plastic pipe or
tubing
ASTM F 2389, CSA B137.11
Stainless steel (Type 304/304L) ASTM A 312, ASTM A 778, ASTM F
1476, ASTM F 1548
Stainless steel (Type 316/316L) ASTM A 312, ASTM A 778, ASTM F
1476, ASTM F 1548
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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 (1) foot minimum and five (5) feet
maximum.
Section 608.16.5: Replace this section with the following:
608.16.5 Connection to Lawn Irrigation System: The potable 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, the potable 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 shall govern 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 702.1, 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 drain 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 junction of the building drain and the building sewer within five (5) feet of the
structure unless a different distance is approved. The two-way fitting with a single riser shall be
installed up to finish grade level for installations two feet (2') or less. Two wyes and eighth bends
(double clean out with wyes arranged so the entire piping can be cleaned) with risers up to finish
grade level shall be used for installations over two feet (2') deep. Plugs and caps shall be of approved
type to serve each location.
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 as possible 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 (2") 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 ton 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 (1'-4"). 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; Ord. No. 12810, § 2, 9-8-98; Ord. 14484, § 2, 3-2-2009;
Ord. No. 12810, § 2, 9-8-98; Ord. 14484, § 2, 3-2-2009; Ord. No. 11905, § 8, 5-17-93; Ord. No. 15486, § 2, 2-1-
2016; Ord. No. 15704, § 2, 8-21-2017; Ord. No. 15916, § 2, 5-20-2019)
Section 3. This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect from 60 calendar days after
the date of its passage and approval.
Passed:
jAthi 5, 2.09-2..
Presiding Officer
ATTEST:
City Clerk
Mayor Carrie Tergin
7" l
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
City Attorney
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