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BUILDING–PLUMBING PERMIT
APPLICATION
PLUMBING PERMIT
PROJECT
PERMIT NUMBER
ADDRESS
OCCUPANCY TYPE
RESIDENTIAL COMMERCIAL NEW INSTALLATION
REPAIR ALTERATION ADDITION
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
CONTRACTOR
COMPANY NAME
CONTRACTOR REGISTRATION
NUMBER
COMPANY ADDRESS
PHONE NUMBER EMAIL
STATE LICENSE HOLDER
FIRST NAME LAST NAME
LICENSE NUMBER
PROPERTY OWNER
FIRST NAME LAST NAME
MAILING ADDRESS
PHONE NUMBER EMAIL
ACKNOWLEDGMENT
By my signature above I hereby certify I have read this document and
know the same to be true and correct. In addition I hereby stipulate that
I am the person legally responsible for compliance with provisions of all
laws and ordinances (whether specied herein or not) governing this
project to completion and a certicate of occupancy being issued.
SIGNATURE OF PERMITTEE DATE
PRINT NAME
QTY ITEMS AMOUNT SUB-TOTAL
Backflow Device
$10.00 $
Residential NEW House Plumbing
and Gas
$300.00 $
Fixtures not listed
$10.00 $
Water Closet/Bidet
$10.00 $
Lavatory/Bar Sinks
$10.00 $
Bathtub
$10.00 $
Sink
$10.00 $
Water Softeners
$10.00 $
Drink Fountains
$10.00 $
Urinal
$10.00 $
Dishwasher
$10.00 $
Disposal
$10.00 $
Washing Machine
$10.00 $
Electrical Water Heater
$25.00 $
*French Drain
$10.00
$
*Lawn Irrigation
$25.00 $
Utility Disconnect
$20.00 $
*Sewer Tap-4”
$125.00 $
Shower/Pan
$10.00 $
*Service line – Sewer
$10.00 $
*Service line - Water
$10.00 $
*Grease, Oil/Sand Trap
$50.00 $
*Catch Basin, Down Spout, Area
Drain
$10.00
$
Ice Maker
$10.00
$
GAS
$
Gas Piping Outlets
$10.00 $
Fire Place/Furnace/Gas Grill
$10.00 $
Gas Water Heater
$25.00 $
Pool/Spa Heater
$10.00 $
Range/Cook-top/Oven
$10.00 $
Annual Gas Test
$50.00
$
Gas Test
$25.00 $
Gas Repair & Test
$25.00 $
Med Gas-Vacuum Sys
$75.00 $
Premature Work Charge
100% of Permit
$
1
Application Fee
$40.00 $40.00
TOTAL PERMIT FEE
MINIMUM FEE = $25.00 + $40.00 APPLICATION FEE
WATER/SEWER LINE RELOCATIONS DUE TO CITY MAIN RELOCATION
*** NO FEE *** PERMIT AND INSPECTION REQUIRED$
$
OFFICIAL USE ONLY
RECEIVED BY TIME STAMP
NO EXCEPTIONS TAKEN DATE
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2018 INTERNATIONAL PLUMBING AND
FUEL GAS CODE
SECTION C-107. LOCAL AMENDMENTS .
Sec. C-107. International Fuel Gas Code .
1. The administrative ofcer is the building ofcial. Chapter 18
of this Code shall apply to enforcement and administration
of this code in the same manner as it applies to the building
code. The BSC shall have the same jurisdiction and
authority with respect to this code as it has with respect to
the building code.
2. Delete Sections FG103, FG106 and FG10.
3. Even if otherwise permitted by this code:
a. Copper, brass or aluminum tubing or piping shall not be
used in the City.
b. Thermo plastic pipe may be used for gas lines only if it:
(i) meets ASTM D2513 (or equivalent, or better), (ii) is
identied by proper markings and (iii) is installed with a
locator wire (No. 14 gauge copper wire).
c. Thermo plastic pipe shall terminate above ground
outside of buildings only if installed in pre-manufactured
anodeless risers or service head adapter risers, all
in accordance with the manufacturer’s installation
instructions
4. Amend Section 406.4 (G2417.4) to read in its entirety as
follows: "Low pressure (not to exceed 0.5 PSI) gas piping
shall withstand a pressure of at least 10 inches of mercury
for a period of time not less than 10 minutes without showing
any drop in pressure, except that the following shall apply
in the case of new construction: The newly-constructed
system must withstand a pressure of at least 25 PSI for a
period of not less than 10 minutes without showing any drop
in pressure as an initial pressure test, and the system must
also withstand a pressure as a nal test. Higher pressure
piping must withstand pressure of at least 10 PSI, but never
less than twice the maximum pressure to which the piping
will be subjected in operation, for a period of at least 10
minutes without showing a drop in pressure, but the higher
pressures required for new construction, above, shall be
used to test new construction in lieu of the 10-PSI level
prescribed by this sentence."
5. There must be a permanently-installed stairway, either
xed or folding, to serve attic space where appliances or
equipment are located. The opening must be at least 25.5” X
54”, and any folding staircase must be rated for at least 350
pounds capacity and at least 20 minutes re resistance.
6. Even if otherwise permitted by this code, undiluted liqueed
petroleum gas, or "LPG," shall not be used at any xed
location in the City. Exception: This does not prohibit the use
of such gas in quantities of 10 gallons or less.
7.
Each new or replaced gas meter shall be located on the
same building site that it serves.
Sec. C-109. International Plumbing Code
1.
The administrative ofcer is the building ofcial. Chapter 18
of this Code shall apply to enforcement and administration
of this code in the same manner as it applies to the building
code. The BSC shall have the same jurisdiction and authority
with respect to this code as it has with respect to the building
code.
2.
Delete: All appendices to and section P103, P106 AND P109 of
the International Plumbing Code..
3.
Even if otherwise permitted by the IPC:
a.
Acrylonitrile-Butadiene-Styrene (ABS) pipe and ttings,
Type M copper, lead-based pipe, aluminum DWV pipe
and components are not approved materials for use.
Air admittance valves are only approved for use in an
unenclosed, i.e. outdoor kitchen
b.
Polybutylene, Polyethylene (PB, PE, PEX-AL-PEX,
PE-AL-PE) are forbidden to be used for water
service or distribution piping in concealed spaces
(including attics).
c.
The jointing procedure approved for PEX-a shall be a
procedure utilizing ASTM F 1960 Fittings and PEX Rings,
only.
d.
Should a PEX-a or CPVC manifold system be installed it
shall not be located on a wall shared with a garage.
4.
Even if otherwise permitted by the IPC:
a.
PVC water pipe and ttings are not allowed for use
in the City. Exceptions: (A) Schedule 40 meeting
ASTM D1785 (or better) PVC water pipe may be used
where permitted by the IPC, but only if: (i) it is installed
underground (but see next paragraph requiring copper
lines in some locations) or as pool piping, (ii) all joints
are primed and glued as required by the manufacturer's
recommendations (and the primer must be purple or
another distinctive color, except on above-ground pool
piping), and (iii) it is identified by proper markings. (B)
This section does not apply to irrigation systems.
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b.
PVC joint surfaces shall be clean and free from moisture. A
primer that conforms to ASTM F656 shall be applied before
solvent cementing.
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c.
All water lines under a slab on grade must be copper
Type L, K or PEX-a. Each water line under, in or through
a slab on grade must be sleeved with a continuous piece
of tubing at least 0.025 inches thick terminating at least
six inches above the nished oor.
d.
Irrigation systems must meet these criteria: (i) Schedule
40 PVC material meeting ASTM D1785 (or better) must
be used for pressure lines. (ii) Class 160 PVC material
(or better) must be used for eld lines. (iii) All lines shall
be buried at least six inches below grade. Note: The
City is not responsible for irrigation system components
located in street areas or easements (and special
permits may be required to install such components in
those locations; see, e.g. Chapter 70 of this Code).
e.
Underground water service piping must be buried at
least 12 inches below grade.
g.
PVC drain, waste or vent pipe and ttings installed
underground or under or through slabs, driveways,
patios, foundations, etc., must be Schedule 40 meeting
ASTM D2665 (or better) and identied by proper
markings. Exception: Area drain piping may be SDR 35
PVC.
5.
Amend Section 913.3 to read as follows:
“The vent located below the flood level rim of the fixture
being vented shall be installed below the 
oor using
drainage pattern
ttings with a fall of not less than one-
quarter inch (1/4") to the drain. The vent shall be sized
in accordance with Section 916.2 with 2 “diameter pipe
being the minimum. The lowest point of the island xture
vent shall connect full size to the drainage system. The
vent or branch vent shall extend as high as practicable,
but not below the drain board. There shall be a vent loop
at the top of the xture riser. The ttings shall prevent a
horizontal segment at the top of the loop. Cleanouts shall
be provided in the island xture drain and vent to permit
rodding of all piping located below the ood level rim of
the xtures. Rodding in both directions shall be permitted
through a clean out.”
6. Amend Section 1101.2 to read in its entirety as follows: "The
provisions of this chapter are applicable to interior leaders,
building storm drains, building storm sewers, exterior
conductors, downspouts, roof gutters and other storm
drainage xtures and facilities."
7.
Maximum water meter size, unless an RPE can clearly and
convincingly demonstrate the need for a larger meter in a
particular case, is: 3/4ths-inch for an irrigation system, or
1-inch for a single-family dwelling.
8. No pipe or pipe tting which contains more than 8.0% lead
exists in private water distribution facilities and No solder or
ux which contains more than 0.2% lead exists in private
water distribution facilities installed on or after July 1, 1988.
By my signature I am acknowledging I have read
and understand all local amendments and will
comply.
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f.
Water heaters installed in a location where water leakage from
the tank will cause damage shall be placed in an approved pan
with a drain to the exterior in accordance with the IPC.