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SPONSORED BY COUNCILMAN Penfold
ORDINANCE NO. 14484
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING CHAPTER 8 BY
REPEALING THE PRESENT SECTION 8-4, ENTITLED "ADOPTION OF THE
INTERNATIONAL PLUMBING CODE 2003 EDITION," AND SECTION 8-5, ENTITLED
"AMENDMENTS TO THE INTERNATIONAL PLUMBING CODE 2003 EDITION," AND
ENACTING NEW SECTIONS 8-4 AND 8-5 IN LIEU THEREOF.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AS
FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Chapter 8 Buildin s and Building Regulations), of the Code of the City of
Jefferson, Missouri, Section 8-4 Adoution of International Plumbing Code 2003 Edition), is
hereby repealed, and a new Section 8-4 is enacted in lieu thereof, to read as follows:
Sec.8-4. Adoption of the International Plumbing Code 2006.
The International Plumbing Code/2006 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 ordinance.
(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)
Cross Reference-Ordinance not affected by Code generally.
Section 2. Chapter 8(Buildings and Building Regulations), of the Code of the City
of Jefferson, Missouri, Section 8-5 Amendments to the International Plumbina Code
2003 Edition), is hereby repealed, and a new Section 8-5 is enacted in lieu thereof, to
read as follows:
Sec.8-5. Amendments to the International Plumbing Code 2006.
The following addition,insertions,deletion and changes in the International Plumbing
Code 2006 and contained in Ordinance No. 14484,shall be as set out below:
Add Section 101.5:
101.5:The ordinances shall not be construed to relieve the responsibility or liability of
any persons owning,operating,controlling or installing any plumbing or damage caused
by any defect therein,nor shall the City of Jefferson or any of its inspectors,agents or
employees,including its plumbing inspector,be held as assuming any such liability by
reason of the inspection authorized herein or certificate of approval issued as herein
provided.
Delete Section 103.1, 103.2, 103.3 and 103.4 and insert in their place:
103.1 Plumbing Inspector: The administration and enforcement of the plumbing code
shall be the responsibility of the Director of Community Development or designated
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representative,the Plumbing Inspector,who is authorized to take such action as may be
reasonably necessary to enforce this ordinance.
103.1.1 Qualifications of Plumbing Inspector: The Plumbing Inspector shall be over
twenty-one(21)years of age,be of good moral character,and be physically able to carry
out all the provisions of the plumbing code. The Plumbing Inspector shall have six(6)
years experience as a licensed journeyman in the trade,or have two(2)years training
in a recognized college of Mechanical Engineering and in addition thereto,shall have a
minimum of four (4) years of practical experience in plumbing construction. 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
any person,firm or corporation engaged in the plumbing business in Jefferson City.
103.2 Appointment of Plumbing Inspector:The Plumbing Inspector shall be appointed
by the Director of Community Development.
103.2.2 Duties of the Plumbing Inspector:It shall be the duty of the Plumbing Inspector
to enforce the provisions of the plumbing code and to make all inspections required
thereunder,and to issue all permits,collect all fee's and keep all records required under
this ordinance. All fees are to be credited to the General Revenue. The Plumbing
Inspector shall also perform all tasks and services delegated by other ordinances or
other supervisory personnel.
Delete section 106.3 and insert in its place.
106.3 Permit Application:Application for permits for plumbing work shall be made on
forms provided by the Department of Community Development.
Delete 106.4 and insert in its place:
106.4 Permits: Plumbing permits shall only be issued to licensed plumbing contractors
and approved qualified home owners.
106.4.1 Home Owner Permits:A permit may be issued to a qualified person to do work
in a single family dwelling used exclusively for their living purpose,including the usual
accessory building and quarters in connection with such buildings,provided that the
person is the bona fide owner and shall occupy said dwelling for one(1)calendar year
after date of approved final inspection of work covered by the permit. Owner shall
purchase all materials and perform all labor to complete the plumbing installation. All
work performed under this permit will comply to all Sections of this ordinance.
Qualification shall be determined by a test of basic knowledge of plumbing principles.
Delete 106.6.2 and insert in its place:
406.6.2 Fee Schedule. See Section 8-20.
Delete Section 106.6.3 and insert the following in their place:
106.6.3: Permit fees shall be billed to licensed plumbing contractors the first of each
month. Permit fees are due in month billed,a twenty-five dollar($25) past due shall be
added to each permit fee not paid within sixty(60)days of first billing date. All permit
fees and passed due fees not paid within ninety (90) days of first billing date can be
collected from contractor's surety bond.
Add to section 107.1,item(4)to the last paragraph:
107.1,(4): Notice of inspection; it shall be the duty of the permit holder to contact the
Department of Community Development 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 required inspections during the City's normal
working hours.
Delete Sections 109.2 thru 109.7 and insert in their place:
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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. (Ord.No. 11905,§8,5-17-93)
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.
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 Community Development or an authorized representative,when it is claimed
that:
1. The true intent of the plumbing code or rules adopted thereunder have
been incorrectly interpreted.
2. The provisions of the plumbing code do not fully apply.
At such time as the Board of Review and Examiners meet to act on such an appeal,the
Plumbing Inspector shall not vote. If one of the members of said Board is the appellant,
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. The Board shall review all examinations
and the plumbing code a minimum of once a year. They 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 chairman,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
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 point of disposal.
1. Exemptions: No license or permit is required for the performance of
the following plumbing work:
a) Water faucet repair/replacement
b) Toilet tank fixtures repair/replacement
C) Bathroom stool replacement
d) Bathroom/kitchen drains unclogging
(Ord.No. 12810,§2,9-8-98)
Add 109.2.3.1
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 Community Development).
Add 109.2.4
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 two thousand
dollar($2,000)surety bond. Said bond shall indemnify and keep harmless the City of
Jefferson from all liability from any accidents or damages arising from negligence or
unskillfulness in doing or protecting work or any unfaithful or inadequate work done
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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 there after. This
license is renewable annually for a fee of($200.00) two hundred dollars 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.
Add 109.2.5
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 or master experience acceptable to the Board, and score a
minimum of 75% on the Thomson Pro-Metric Testing Master Plumber Examination.
This license requires a one hundred dollar($100.00)fee and is permanent unless revoked
for cause.
Add 109.2.6
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 Journeyman Plumbers Examination. This license requires a one hundred dollar
($100.00)fee and is permanent unless revoked for cause.
Add 109.2.7
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 ten dollar($10.00)fee 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).
Add 109.2.8
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
preferred against them by the Plumbing Inspector, and the Board finds the person
charged is incompetent or had willfully violated the provisions of this ordinance. 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
apprized 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
five(5)days. The decision shall be final,no appeal shall be allowed. The Board may
drop the charges,suspend the license for such period deemed proper or permanently
revoke the charged person's license. A person 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.
Add 109.2.9
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.
Add 109.3.0
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.
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Add sentence to section 305.6:
305.6 Frost line in City of Jefferson,Missouri is considered(30 inches)(762 mm).
Delete 305.6.1 and insert in its place:
305.6.1 Sewer depth: Building sewer that connects to private sewage disposal system
shall be a minimum of 24 inches(610 mm)below finished grade at the point of septic
tank connection. Building sewer shall be a minimum of 24 inches (610 mm) below
finished grade.
Add to 312.6 Gravity Sewer Test is not required.
Add sentence to section 312.9.1
312.9.1 Testing back flow prevention assemblies shall be by City of Jefferson,Missouri
licensed Journeyman or Master Plumber certified by the State of Missouri as back flow
prevention assembly tester.
Adds sentence to section 312.9.2
312.9.2 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 be the responsibility of the water purveyor.
Delete Tables 605.3 Water Service Pipe,605.4 Water Distribution Pipe,and 605.5 Pipe
Fitting and insert in their place:
Table 605.3
Water Service Pi e
Material Standard
Brass Pipe ASTM B43
Copper on Copper Alloy Pipe ASTM B 42;ASTM B 302
Copper or Copper Alloy Pipe ASTM B 75;ASTM B 88;ASTM B 251; ASTM B
(Type K,WK,L,WL,M or WM) 447
Ductile Iron Water Pipe AWWA C 151;AWWA C 115
Cross-Linked Polyethylene(PEX)plastic tubing ASTM F 876;ASTM F 877;
Plastic Pipe and Tubing CSA B 137.5
Polyethylene PE ASTM D 2737;CSA B 137.1
Plastic Tubing
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Table 605.4
Water Distribution Pi We
Material Standard
Brass Pipe ASTM B 43
Copper or Copper Alloy Pipe ASTM B 42;ASTM B 302
Copper or Copper Alloy Pipe ASTM B 75; ASTM B 88;
(Type K,WK,L,WL,M or WM) ASTM B 251;ASTM B 447
Galvanized Steel Pipe ASTM A 53
Cross-Linked Polyethlene(PEX)Plastic Tubing ASTM F 877: CSA B137.5
Table 605.5
Pipe Fittings
Material Standard
Cast Iron ASME B 16.4;ASME B 16.12
Copper or Copper Alloy ASME B 16.15; ASME B 16.18;
ASME B 16.22; ASME B 16.23;
ASME B 16.26;ASME B 16.29;
ASME B 16.32
Gray Iron and Ductile Iron AWWA C110; AWWA C153
Malleable Iron ASME B 16.3
Polyethylene(PE)Plastic ASTM D 2609
Steel ASTM B 16.9; ASME B 16.11
ASME B 16.28
Fittings for cross-linked Polyethelene (PEX) ASTM F 877:ASTM F 807: ASTM F 1960
plastic tubing ASTM F 2080:ASTM F 2159: CSA B 137.5
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Delete Section 608.16.5 and replace with Section 608.16.5.
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 assemble or
a reduced-pressure principle back flow preventer. A valve shall not be installed
down stream 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.
Delete Individual Water Supply Sections 608.17.1 through 608.17.8.and replace with
608.17.1:
608.17.1: Wells shall be as currently required by the State of Missouri and U.S.
Government(Federal)requirements.
Add to Section 701.4 Sewage Treatment.
701.4.1: Private Sewage Disposal System shall be as currently required by the State
of Missouri Department of Health 19CSR20-3.060 Minimum Construction Standards
for on-site sewage disposal system.RSMo.701.
Delete 708.3.5 and insert in its place 708.3.5:
708.3.5 Building Drain and Building Sewer Junction: There shall be a two way or
double clean out at the junction of the building drain and the building sewer outside
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,for installations over
two feet (2')deep. Plugs and caps shall be of approved type to serve each location.
Delete 903.1 and insert in its place 903.1:
903.1 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.
904.1 Roof extension insert 12 inches(30.48 mm).
Delete Sections 917;917.1;917.2;917.3;917.3.1;917.3.2;917.4;917.5;917.6;917.7;and
917.8. Insert in their place 917:
917 Air Admittance Valve: Air admittance valve shall not be installed in the City of
Jefferson,Missouri.Unless prior approval from the code official is given.
Add 1003.3.2:
1003.3.2 Grease Interceptor Design: The inlet(effluent)shall be two inches(2")above
the outlet(effluent). A center baffle shall run to within six inches (61) 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(61')of the bottom inside. The inlet
shall have a%(90')bend sweep install 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.
(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)
Secs.8-6.-8-17.Reserved.
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Section 3: This ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after the date of
its passage and approval.
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