§ 27-896 Scope.
AC § 27-896
The provisions of this subchapter shall establish and control the minimum requirements for the design, installation, alteration, repair, and maintenance of plumbing systems, including gas piping, sanitary and storm drainage, industrial and special wastes, sanitary facilities, water supplies and storm water and sewage disposal, except where specific exemptions are made in the code. All installation, alteration, repair, and maintenance work shall be performed by or under the direct supervision of a licensed master plumber, except as follows: (a) Minor alterations and ordinary repairs as defined and delimited in article five of subchapter one of this chapter.
(b)Installation of gas service piping and gas meter piping may be performed by a utility corporation that is subject to the jurisdiction of the public service commission, provided that the corporation maintains and services such piping.
(c)Emergency repairs to alleviate hazardous conditions in gas distribution piping may be performed by a utility corporation which is subject to the jurisdiction of the public service commission, subject to the requirements of section 27-176 of article fifteen of subchapter one of this chapter.
