8038 Adopt 1967 UPCCONSOLIDATED-SALINA
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ORDINANCE NUMBER 8038
(Published in The Salina Journal �� 5 , 1969)
AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING BY REFERENCE THE 1967 EDITION OF THE UNIFORM
PLUMBING CODE OF THE INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF PLUMBING AND MECHANICAL
OFFICIALS: AMENDING ARTICLES VII AND VIII, CHAPTER 9 AND REPEALING SAID
ORIGINAL ARTICLES VII AND VIII, CHAPTER 9.
BE IT ORDAINED by the Governing Body of the City of Salina, Kansas:
Section 1. That Articles VII and VIII, Chapter 9, of the Salina Code
are hereby amended to read as follows:
ARTICLE VII. PLUMBING CODE
DIVISION 1. GENERALLY
"Section 9-200. Code adopted.
In order to protect the public health and safety of
the city through the establishment of minimum regulations
for the installation, alteration and repair and maintenance
of plumbing and drainage systems, the provisions of the
1967 Edition of the Uniform Plumbing Code of the Inter-
national Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials
are hereby incorporated by reference herein and adopted
as the plumbing code of the city, except as modified by
Article VII, Chapter 9 of the Salina Code.
"Section 9-201. "Administrative authority" defined.
Whenever the term "administrative authority" is used
in this article or in the code hereby adopted, it shall be
construed to mean the city building official, and shall
include his authorized representatives. The powers and
duties of the administrative authority shall be as set
forth in the Uniform Plumbing Code hereinabove adopted.
"Section 9-202. Conflict of ordinances.
Anything set forth at length in this article shall be
deemed to take precedent over any code adopted. In any
case where a provision of this article is found to be in
conflict with a provision of any zoning, building, fire,
safety, or health ordinance or code of the city, existing
on the effective date of this Code of Ordinances, the pro-
vision which establishes the higher standard for the promo- !
tion and protection of the health and safety of the people
shall prevail. In any case where a provision of this article
is found to be in conflict with a provision of any other
ordinance or code of the city existing on the effective date
of this Code of Ordinances, which establishes a lower stand-
ard for the promotion and protection of the health and
safety of the people, the provisions of this article shall
be deemed to prevail and such other ordinances or codes are
hereby declared to be repealed to the extent that they may
be found in conflict with this code.
"Section 9-203. Permit fees.
The following fees for plumbing and gas fitting permits,
as required in the Uniform Plumbing Code, shall be charged:
Minimum fee for permit $ 1.50
For each plumbing fixture or trap
(including water, drainage piping
and back flow prevention thereof) 1.50
Each, up to and including twelve
(12) fixtures 1.50
Each thereafter 0.50
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"Section 9-203. Permit fees (Cont'd)
For each building sewer and $ 3.00
each trailer park sewer
Rainwater system, interior or
concealed, per drain 2.00
For each water heater and/or
vent, including water and gas 1.50
For each industrial waste pre-
treatment interceptor, including
its trap and vent, excepting
kitchen type grease interceptors
functioning as fixture traps 3.00
For installation, alteration or
repair of water piping and/or
water treating equipment 1.50
For repair or alteration of
drainage or vent piping 1.50
For each lawn sprinkler system
on any one meter including
backflow protection devices
therefor 2.00
For vacuum breakers or backflow
protective devices on tanks, vats,
etc., for installation on unpro-
tected plumbing fixtures includ-
ing necessary water piping:
1 to 5 2.00
Over 5, each 0.30
For each private sewage disposal
system 10.00
For each gas service line 3.00
For each fixture of any gas system
up to and including:
six (6) fixtures 1.00
Over six (6) fixtures, each 0.50
Minimum fee shall be 1.50
An additional fee of one dollar ($1.00) shall be charged
when an inspection fails to meet the requirements of this
chapter and a re -check is made.
"Section 9-204. Sewer connection permits and fees_
Prior to the issuance of any permits for any connections
with the sewer mains or laterals of the city, the following
fees shall be paid:
Section 9-204(1). For each connection for the use
of property included within the
boundaries of the city since
January 1, 1950; if such property
has never been since January 1,
1950 and is not now in any sewer
benefit district of the city, the
sum of $150.00.
Section 9-204(2). For each connection for the use
of property not within the city
limits and not in any sewer
benefit district of the city,
the sum of $350.00.
Section 9-204(3). No fee shall be required for con-
nections of the use of property
located in a sewer benefit district
of the city.
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"Section 9-204. Sewer connection permits and fees (cont'd).
Application for a permit may be made by telephone at
the discretion of the administrative authority. Twenty-
four (24) hour notification for inspection is waived. No
building tile sewer water test will be required.
Section 9-205. Work not requiring a permit.
No permit shall be required in the case of any repair
work as follows: The stopping of leaks in drains, soil,
waste or vent pipe, provided, however, that should any
trap (other than tubular traps), drainpipe, soil, waste or
vent pipe be or become defective and it becomes necessary
to remove and replace the same with new material in any
part or parts, the same shall be considered as new work
and a permit shall be procured and an inspection made as
hereinbefore provided. No permit shall be required for
the clearing of stoppages or the repairing of leaks in
pipes, valves or fixtures, where such repairs do not in-
volve or require the rearrangement of tubular traps, valves,
pipes or fixtures.
DIVISION 2. PLUMBERS
"Section 9-206. Definitions.
As used in this article:
Section 9-206(1). Employing plumber or plumbing con -
tractor. The term "employing
plumber or plumbing contractor"
shall mean a person who engages in
the business or trade of plumbing
and employs a certified master
plumber for the purpose of his
business.
Section 9-206(2). Master plumber. The term "master
plumber" shall mean a person who
holds a certificate issued pur-
suant to this article, showing him
to be qualified and equipped to
lay out, plan and supervise the
installation, repairing and mainten-
ance of plumbing.
Section 9-206(3). Journeyman plumber. The term
"journeyman plumber" shall mean a
person who holds a certificate
issued pursuant to this article
showing him qualified to do plumb-
ing work, but who is not a master
or employing plumber or plumbing
contractor as defined herein.
Section 9-206(4). Apprentice plumber. The term
"apprentice plumber" shall mean a
person who has sincerely dedicated
himself to learning the plumbing
trade, and must be in the employ
of a master or employing plumber.
"Section 9-207. Certification required.
It shall be unlawful for any person to labor at the
trade of plumbing without first having had issued to him a
valid Certificate of Qualification by the board of plumbing
examiners and registering said certificate with the City
Clerk. Provided however, that the exchange or replacement
of an existing home appliance, such as a hot water heater,
dishwasher, food waste disposer, automatic washer, refriger-
ator or water softener, not requiring the installation of
a new water supply or waste line, shall be excluded from
the provisions of this section. And provided further, that
any person or persons regularly employed by the Water and
Sewerage Department of the City of Salina, Kansas, shall be
exempt from the provisions of this section when performing
labor on property owned and maintained by the City of Salina,
Kansas.
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"Section 9-208. Membership of board of examiners.
The board of plumbing examiners shall consist of three
(3) members. One member shall be a qualified master plumber,
one member shall be a qualified journeyman plumber and one
IImember shall be a member of the health department of the city.
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"Section 9-209. Administrative authority to be a member and
secretary of board.
The administrative authority shall serve as an ex officio
member and shall act as secretary to the board of examiners
and for the purpose of Section 9-208 shall be a member of the
health department of the city, except that he shall be respon-
sible to the city manager and the board of commissioners.
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"Section 9-210. Appointment, term of board of examiners.
The members of the board of examiners shall be appointed
by the mayor with the consent of the city commission. Mem-
bers shall serve for two (2) years on each appointment or
until their successor has been duly appointed.
"Section 9-211. Quorum for board of examiners.
Two (2) members of the board of examiners shall constitute
a quorum.
"Section 9-212. Duties of board.
Section 9-212(1). The board of plumbing examiners
shall issue plumbing Certificate
of Qualification to such person
as may be entitled thereto, and
conduct examinations for the pur-
pose of determining the competency
and knowledge of plumbing and drain-
age work of persons who are required
by this code to take such examina-
tion. The Board of Examiners shall
determine the character of examina-
tion to be given applicants.
Section 9-212(2). Said board shall keep an accurate
record of all its official trans-
actions and render such reports and
statistics as the department having
jurisdiction may require and direct.
Section 9-212(3). Said board shall elect annually, a
chairman from the members who shall
preside at all meetings. They shall
adopt such rules and regulations as
they see fit for the proper and
efficient discharge of their official
duties.
Section 9-212(4). The board of plumbing examiners may
cancel or revoke any certificate of
qualification or registration issued
by them to any person, if such per-
son later shows incompetency or lack
of knowledge in matters relevant to
such certificate or if such certifi-
cate was obtained by fraud. If the
certificate of qualification or
registration of any person be so
cancelled or revoked, another such
certificate shall not be granted to
such person within twelve (12) months
after the date of cancellation or
revocation.
"Section 9-213. Fee to accompany application.
Each person filing an application to obtain a Certificate
of Qualification shall, at the time of filing, pay to the
secretary the following examining fee:
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It Section 9-213. Fee to accompany application (Cont'd).
Master plumber $ 5.00
Journeyman plumber 2.00
Apprentice plumber 1.00
Section 9-214. Gas fitter's examination required.
Each applicant taking the plumber's examination (Master,
employing or journeyman plumber) shall take, at the time,
the examination for a gas fitter's license. Failure to qual-
ify for the plumber or gas fitter's license, disqualifies
the applicant for either license. Only one examination fee
shall be paid for taking both examinations.
"Section 9-215. Forfeiture of fee.
Failure of the applicant to appear for the examination
when notified shall forfeit the application fee.
"Section 9-216. Issuance of certificate; fees.
Section 9-216(1).
If the board of plumbing examiners
is satisfied with the examination
of the applicant, it shall issue
a Certificate of Qualification to
be presented to the city clerk for
registration.
Section 9-216(2). The license and registration of
certificate shall be issued by the
city clerk and the applicants shall
pay the following fee:
Plumbing contractor's
license
$100.00
Master plumber
registration
10.00
Journeyman plumber
registration
10.00
Apprentice plumber
registration
2.00
"Section 9-217. Exemption from examination.
Any person may be exempt from taking the plumber's exam-
ination if said person can show that he is the holder of a
certificate issued by another city with a population over
seven thousand (7,000) and the board is satisfied that said
certificate was issued as the result of having passed an
examination having requirements equivalent to the examination
given by the City of Salina. Said certificate shall be
accepted as valid in the city, but the applicant shall not
be exempt from paying the filing fee as indicated in Section
9-216(2) above.
"Section 9-218. Registration of certificate, license prerequisite
to doing work.
A person holding a Certificate of Qualification to work
at plumbing in the city shall, before working, register his
certificate in the office of the city clerk and secure a
license and/or registration as hereinbefore provided.
"Section 9-219. Expiration, renewal of licenses and certificates.
Each license and certificate shall be renewed annually
and said license and certificate shall expire on the thirty-
first day of December regardless of when the license was
secured.
j"Section 9-220. Renewal procedure; fee.
The license and registration of certificate renewal fee
shall be paid to the city clerk. The annual renewal fee
shall be:
Plumbing contractor's license $25.00
Master plumber registration 5.00
Journeyman plumber registration 2.00
Apprentice plumber registration 1.00
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"Section 9-221. Deadline for renewal.
No permit will be issued to any master or employing
plumber after January thirty-first when the license has not
been renewed.
"Section 9-222. Certificates not transferable; misuse.
Certificates of qualification or registration are not
transferable from one person to another and the lending of
any certificate or the obtaining of permits thereunder for
any other person shall be deemed cause of revocation.
"Section 9-223. Bond required.
Every person engaging in or working at the business or
trade of plumbing in the city as a master plumber or employ-
ing plumber shall before so engaging, or entering upon any
job of plumbing in the city, file with the city clerk a
corporate surety bond in the principal sum of two thousand
dollars ($2,000.00) to be approved by the city attorney as
to form and surety, conditioned that the principal therein
will save the city free and harmless from all liability for
any injury to persons or property which the principal, his
agents, servants, or employees may cause by reason of engag-
ing in the business of plumbing in the city, and further
conditioned for a full compliance with the provisions. of
this article and the prosecution of such business..
"Section 9-224. Duration of bonds.
All bonds in force at the time of completion of any
plumbing work shall continue in force so far as such work
is concerned, for a period of one year from the date of
completion of the work. A new bond or an extension cer-
tificate of an old bond shall be filed upon the expiration
of any bond.
"Section 9-225. Insurance required.
Every person engaging in or working at the business or
trade of plumbing in the city, as a master plumber or
employing plumber shall, as a condition of the issuance of
his license, procure and maintain in full force for the
duration of the license, bodily injury liability insurance
in the minimum amount of $25,000.00/$50,000.00, twenty-five
thousand dollars ($25,000.00) each person per accident,
fifty thousand dollars ($50,000.00) limit per accident, as
well as property damage liability in the minimum amount of
twenty-five thousand dollars ($25,000.00) per accident.
Proof of coverage shall be on file with the city at all
times and shall be approved by the city attorney. Each
insurance policy shall contain a clause to the effect that
the policy shall not, at any time during the license period,
be cancelled or reduced, restricted or limited, unless the
administrative authority is given ten (10) days written
notice.
DIVISION 3. APPEALS
"Section 9-226. Board of appeals created, membership.
The board of plumbing appeals shall consist of five (5)
members. Two (2) members shall be qualified master plumbers,
two (2) members shall be qualified journeyman plumbers, and
one member shall be a licensed professional engineer in the
State of Kansas to represent the public at large.
"Section 9-227. Administrative authority to be member and
secretary of board.
The administrative authority shall be an ex officio
member and shall act as secretary to the board of appeals.
If Section 9-228. Appointment of board.
The members of the board of appeals shall be appointed
by the mayor with the consent of the city commission and the
recommendations of the appropriate organizations. Members
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"Section 9-228. Appointment of board (Cont'd).
shall serve for two (2) years on each appointment or until
their successors have been duly appointed.
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"Section 9-229. Quorum for board.
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Three (3) members of the board of appeals shall con-
stitute a quorum.
"Section 9-230. Board to determine appeals.
The board of plumbing appeals shall act in making a
correct determination of any appeal arising from the actions
of the administrative authority.
"Section 9-231. Records, reports of board.
The board of appeals shall keep an accurate record of
all their official transactions and render such reports and
statistics as the department having jurisdiction may require
and direct.
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"Section 9-232. Chairman of board; rules authorized.
The board of appeals shall elect annually a chairman
from the members who shall preside at all meetings. They
shall adopt such rules and regulations as they see fit for
the proper and efficient discharge of their official duties.
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"Section 9-233. Procedures.
Appeals shall be made within ten (10) calendar days from
date of the inspector's decision. Decisions of the board
shall be made within ten (10) calendar days. of receipt of
appeal. Decisions of the board shall be in writing, in
triplicate, one copy for board's files. If a decision is
not rendered by the board within ten (10) days, the appeal
shall be deemed to have been denied.
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DIVISION 4. STANDARDS
"Section 9-234. Size of potable water piping.
(a) All water service pipes and connections in the
city over, through or along any street, lane,
avenue or alley, from the corporation cock on
the water mains to the curb cock shall be of cast
iron with approved fittings, or type 'K' copper
pipe. Flared, or silver soldered copper or brass
fittings, shall be used in making such connections
on copper pipe.
In installations from the water main to the
curb cock, the minimum size water service line
shall be one (1) inch trade diameter for each
premise to be serviced, and shall provide a mini-
mum of a full 3/4" water line to each consumer
to be serviced therefrom.
At the point of connection with the corpora-
tion cock, the copper pipe shall be bent in an
'S' or other form to allow for movement of the
pipe. All service pipes shall be laid at least
three (3) feet below the surface and be so pro-
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tected as to prevent rupture from freezing or
damage from other causes. All joints and connec-
tions shall be of brass, screw type, flared or
silver soldered copper fittings. Each service
shall be furnished, at the curb line, with a "T"
handle, inverted key, round way, brass curb cock
or stop, or if service is two and one-half (2-1/2)
inch and larger a one hundred twenty-five (125)
pounds gate valve located not more than twelve
(12) inches from the street curb may be used.
Provided, that the director of utilities of the
city may direct or permit the curb cock to be
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"Section 9-234. Size of potable water piping. (Cont'd.)
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placed in a different location where he deems it
necessary or advisable. Provided further, that
where more than one consumer is served through
ia single service pipe, a curb cock and stop box
shall be provided for each branch of such service.
The curb cock shall be protected by an approved
service box, the top of which shall be flush with
the top of the ground or curbing and shall reach
from the pipe to the surface. A stop and waste
cock shall be placed inside of the foundation of
the building to be used by the consumer for shut-
ting off the water to avoid damage or waste of
water in case of accident or cold weather. All
such service pipes and all other cocks, "T"s,
valves and other fittings shall be installed by
the owner of the premises to be supplied, and
shall be and remain the property of such owner,
but no part of the same which lies in any street
or public property shall be removed except in
accordance with the ordinances of the city then
in force and in accordance with the rules and
regulations of the street department and the
waterworks department of the city. On streets
where paving has been or is ordered to be laid,
old service pipes other than copper or cast iron
shall be replaced at the expense of the property
owner. When service pipes are laid only to the
curb for future use, the end of the pipe must
be securely capped or plugged and a curb and ser-
vice box installed.
"Section 9-235. Temperature and pressure relief valve required.
All water heaters shall be installed with a temperature
and pressure relief valve. Said valve shall be installed
and operate within the limits as specified for temperature
and pressure relief valves in the Salina Plumbing Code.
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! "Section 9-236. Limitation of certain materials.
The use of Bituminized Fiber sewer pipe and fittings
shall be limited to drainage fields of septic tanks.
"Section 9-237. Floor drains.
A vent will not be required for a floor drain, shower,
or washer connection unless the floor drain, shower, or
washer connection is located twenty (20) feet or more from
a vented waste or soil line or is located four (4) feet or
more above a vented waste line.
"Section 9-238. Sanitary tap tee.
It is not the intention of the Code to prohibit the use
of a single hub sanitary tap tee as a drainage fitting.
"Section 9-239. Trap installation.
In exposed locations, slip joints will be permitted on
brass tubular traps provided the traps are seventeen (17)
gauge or heavier and installed with brass slip ring nuts.
ARTICLE VIII. GAS CODE
DIVISION 1.
"Section 9-240. General.
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phrases, definitions, and their derivatives shall be inter-
preted as set forth in the Salina Plumbing Code. Permit
fees, permit requirements and administration shall be as
required under the Salina Plumbing Code.
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DIVISION 2. GAS FITTERS
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Section 9-241. Certification required.
It shall be unlawful for any person, firm or corpora-
tion to labor at the trade of gas fitting or to install gas
burning appliances and equipment without first securing a
gas fitter's certificate and license as provided for in
this article.
Section 9-242. Application for certification.
Any person wishing to receive a certificate of quali-
fication as a gas fitter shall make application to the
jboard of examiners on forms provided by the administrative
authority.
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°Section 9-243. Fee to accompany application.
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At the time the person files the application for certi-
fication, he shall pay to the secretary of the board in the
amount of:
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Master gas fitter $ 5.00
Journeyman gas fitter 2.00
"Section 9-244. Forfeiture of fee.
Failure to appear for the examination when notified of
the time and place will be cause to forfeit the fee.
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"Section 9-245. Examination required, nature.
Each person filing an application for certification and
paying said fee as herein provided shall be given an examina-
tion by the Board of Gas Fitters, which shall consist of
three (3) persons to be appointed by the mayor, with the
approval of the city commission. The examination shall be
of a practical nature and shall test the applicant's knowl-
edge of gas piping, gas appliance installation, venting and
ventilation.
"Section 9-246. Issuance of certificate.
After a person has successfully passed the examination
for certification of qualifications, the board shall issue
the certificate in his name. There is no fee for receiving
the certificate and the certificate is not revocable except
as provided for elsewhere.
"Section 9-247. Registration of certificate; fee.
Each person who holds a certificate from the examining
board as having passed the necessary qualifications shall
register said certificate with the clerk of the city, after
he has paid the following fee:
Gas fitter contractor's license $ 50.00
Master gas fitter registration 10.00
Journeyman gas fitter registration 5.00
"Section 9-248. Issuance of license.
After the applicant has paid the fee and registered
his certificate, the city shall issue a license to the
applicant authorizing him to engage in the work of gas
fitting as a master gas fitter or a journeyman gas fitter.
"Section 9-249. Expiration, renewal of license and certificate.
Each license and certificate shall be renewed annually
and said license and certificate shall expire on the thirty-
first day of December regardless of when the license was
secured.
"Section 9-250. Issuance or renewal; fee.
The license and certificate renewal fee shall be paid
to the city clerk who will issue the license and certifi-
cate renewal. The annual renewal fee shall be:
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"Section 9-250. Issuance or renewal; fee. (Contd.)
Gas fitter contractor's license $10.00
Master gas fitter registration 5.00
Journeyman gas fitter registration 2.50
"Section 9-251. Renewals not subject to examination fee.
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A master plumber or journeyman plumber renewing a
certificate and license shall be exempt from the applica-
tion fee as provided in this code for gas fitters.
"Section 9-252. Current license prerequisite to permit.
No permit will be issued to any master or journeyman
gas fitter after January thirty-first of any year, for gas
j fitting work when the license has not been renewed.
"Section 9-253. Bond and insurance required; exception.
j Section 9-253(1). Required. Any person, firm or
corporation desiring to engage
in the business of gas fitting
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to dig in the street, alley, pub-
lic grounds, or elsewhere in the
city, before engaging in said
business of gas fitting, shall
file with the city clerk a satis-
factory bond and such certificates
of insurance as are required under
Sections 9-223 through 9-225.
Section 9-253(2). Exception. Any gas utility company
doing business under a franchise
with the city shall not be required
to secure a license or file a bond
when engaged in the performance of
duties, obligations or rights con-
ferred
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ferred upon such utility by said
franchise. A utility company,
corporation, or individual, supply-
ing gas for either private or pub-
lic consumption may install gas
mains, gas meters and gas meter
settings, repair or replace gas
service lines, open and close the
gas service line valves, and per-
form any other duties or acts
required by the franchise or state
or federal regulations, on either
public or private property.
"Section 9-254. Extension of plumbing license, bond and
insurance.
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Any employing plumber or plumbing contractor, master
plumber or journeyman plumber who holds a valid Certifi-
cate of Qualification and license under the provisions of
the Salina Plumbing Code shall be exempt from securing a
gas fitting license and registration certificate. A new
bond and insurance will not be required if the bond and
insurance in force is extended and expanded to cover the
provisions of gas fitting and gas plumbing.
DIVISION 3. STANDARDS
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"Section 9-255. Code and standard adopted.
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In order to protect the public health and safety of
the city through the establishment of minimum regulations
for the installation, alteration, repair and maintenance
of gas piping and venting systems, the provisions of the
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"Section 9-255. Code and standard adopted. (Cont'd.)
Uniform Plumbing Code, 1967 Edition, published by the
International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical
Officials, are hereby incorporated by reference herein
and adopted as the gas piping code of the city, except
as modified by this article. For size of gas vents and
vent connectors, Appendix D of American Standard Associ-
ation Standard ASA Z-21.30--1964 is hereby incorporated
by reference.
"Section 9-256. Valve required in service line; who may open
nr close_
The gas supplier shall install a gas valve in the ser-
vice line, at or near its connection to the main and shall
arrange and maintain that valve so that it is quickly and
readily accessible and available for closing. No one,
except an employee, or an authorized representative of the
gas supplier, or an employee of the city, may open or close
a gas valve on the supply side of a gas meter, except in an
emergency.
"Section 9-257. Meter locations.
In general, all gas meters shall be placed in a manner
as provided elsewhere in this code. Further, meters shall
be placed in locations easily accessible for inspection,
installation and removal. Meters shall not be placed in
driveways, public passageways, halls, coal bins or other
places where they are subject to damage, or in places where
they are subject to excessive corrosion. Meters shall not
be placed under steps, unventilated bulkheads or show win-
dows or in any bedroom, bathroom or under a sink, over an
electric or gas fixture or near any electrical apparatus.
In no case shall the main supply shut off valve be further
than 10' from the building unless approved by the Admini.s-
trative Authority. All service piping shall enter the
building above ground level.
"Section 9-258. Unions.
Ground -joint unions may be used at exposed fixture,
appliance or equipment connections and in exposed exterior
locations immediately on the discharge side of a building
shut off valve. Heavy duty flanged type unions may be
used in special cases when first approved by the Adminis-
trative Authority. Bushings shall not be used in concealed
locations.
"Section 9-259. Exception, locations for water heaters.
An existing water heater located in a bathroom may be
replaced by a heater equipped with an approved safety pilot
and thermostat and connected to an approved vent outlet
pipe in any such bathroom which has at least four hundred
(400) cubic feet of air content with at least one window in
one outside wall.
"Section 9-260. Tem erature and pressure relief valves.
All water heaters shall be installed with a temperature
and pressure relief valve. Said valve shall be installed
and operate within the limits as specified for temperature
and pressure relief valves in the Salina Plumbing Code.
"Section 9-261. Responsibility for proper venting.
Proper venting shall be the responsibility of the gas
installer or fitter.
"Section 9-262. Approved type vents required.
Section 9-262(1). Each fuel burning appliance, except
gas ranges and refrigerators, shall
be connected to an approved vent.
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"Section 9-262. Approved type vents required. (Contd.)
Section 9-262(2). Listed appliances having sealed
combustion chambers and which are
so constructed and installed that
all air for combustion is derived
from outside the building and all
vent gases are discharged to the
outside atmosphere shall be con-
sidered as properly vented when
installed in accordance with their
listing requirements and manufac-
turers instructions. Venting
requirements as set forth in this
article shall not apply. Vent
terminals of sealed combustion
chamber appliances shall be located
not less than twelve (12) inches
from any building opening.
"Section 9-263. Vent flues.
Section 9-263(1). It shall be the responsibility of
the installer of the main vent
flue to predetermine the number
and size of all gas burning appli-
ances to be connected to said flue
and to provide sufficient size to
vent same according to code sizing
chart. (Ref: For requirements
for chimneys, vents, connectors,
etc., see the Building Code.)
Section 9-263(2). When gas burning appliances are
replaced and vent connected to
existing vent flues, the installer
shall first determine the adequacy
and condition of the main flue.
If size or condition is question-
able, it should be reported in
writing to the owner and adminis-
trative authority and a determin-
ation by the latter given in
writing to owner and installer.
If questionable, the appliance
shall not be installed until cor-
rections are made by the owner.
"Section 9-264. Common vent.
Nothing in this code shall preclude the use of a common
vent serving a combination of water heaters and other approved
vented fuel burning appliances not to exceed four (4) in
number when using the same fuel.
"Section 9-265. Safety pilot.
Safety pilot shut offs shall be installed on all water
heaters and on any furnace or space heater used for house
or business heating.
"Section 9-266. Swing joints.
Underground threaded gas pipes emerging from the ground
shall have a swing joint at the bottom of the riser."
Section 2. Articles VII and VIII, Chapter 9, of the Salina Code are
hereby repealed.
Section 3. This ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and
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after its adoption and publication in the official city newspaper.
Introduced: August 8, 1969
Passed: August 18, 1969
Mayor
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City Clerk