HomeMy WebLinkAbout3730 ORDINANCE NO. ~Y~O
AN ORDINANCE amending Ordinance 3607 and repealing ~~'
Ordinance 3617, relating to gas Piping, mechanical
installers, and solid fuel licenses.
THE CITY OF BREMERTON DOES ORDAIN:
SECTION 1: Section 2 of Ordinance 3607 shall be amended
to read as foll'ows:
It is unlawful for any person, firm or corporation to engage in
the business of installing, extending, altering, or repairing any gas
piping, fixtures or appliances in the city, said business to include
the following:
A. Gas; all types forced air or gravity
B. Oil; all types forced air or gravity
C. Electric; all types forced air or gravity
D. Heat pump; all types or combination -. electric-electric,
gas-electric, oil-electric and solar-electric.
E. Air conditioning; all types - gas, water and electric
F. Solar heating; all types
G. Solid fuel; all types or combination, gas, oil, electric,
solar.
H. All decorative appliances
I. Exhaust systems; all types
J. Ventilation; all types
without first obtaining a Mechanical and Appliance Installing
Contractor's License or Learner's Permit, except those persons
installing only Solid Fuel Burning Appliances. It is unlawful for
any person, firm or corporation to engage in the business of instal-
ling, repairing or servicing Solid Fuel Burning Appliances in the
City without first obtaining a Limited Solid Fuel Appliance Installer's
License, Learner's Permit, or Contractor's License; or a Mechanical
and Appliance Installer's License, Learner's Permit, or a Contractor's
License pursuant to the terms of this chapter.
SECTION 2: Section 3 of Ordinance 3607 shall be amended
to read as follows:
Gas piping contractors and appliance installer contractors will
supply the Building Department with a sketch of all gas piping, and
appliances to be installed on sheets furnished by the building depart-
ment showing the meter location and location of all appliances
installed in any building in accordance with the instructions shown
on the plan sheet.
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The following definitions shall apply:
a. "Gas Fitter": Means any person who actually performs the
labor required in installing, extending, altering any gas piping,
appliance piping, who is the holder of a valid certificate of competency
issued pursuant to the provisions of this chapter and Uniform Mechanical
Code 1979 Edition.
b."Mechanical Appliance Inst~ller" : Means any person who actually
performs the labor required in installing conversions, burners,
furnaces, or appliances including duct work and venting. Mechanical
Appliance Installers who hold a valid Certificate of Competency issued
pursuant to the provisions of this chapter and the Uniform Mechanical
Code, 1979 Edition, may connect the appliances.to the gas piping within
the room area, as shown on the plan for location of the appliances;
they shall light-off, adjus.t controls and services as required.
c. "Limited Solid Fuel Burning Appliance Installer": Means any
person who actually performs the labor required in installing, repairin~
and servicing Solid Fuel Burning Appliances. Such installers are
required to obtain and maintain a limited Solid Fuel Burning Appliance
Certificate of Competency pursuant to the provisions of this chapter.
d. "Learner (Helper)": Means any person under the direct super-
vision at all times of a licensed installer while in the manufacturing
of or installation of a mechanical appliance. Ducts and vents shall
be considered an extension of the appliance. Gas piping is not con-~
sidered an extension of the appliance. See Section 4. A person
holding a valid Learner's Permit may, after having held the permit
for two years and demonstrating appropriate experience, take the test
leading to licensing in the area of his experience. The above is not
intended to preclude a State Registered Apprenticeship program. Each
apprentice shall have a learner permit.
SECTION 3: Section 4 of Ordinance 3607 shall be amended
to read as follows:
Ail applicants for Gas Fitter's Certificate of Competency shall
be familiar with all codes, ordinances, and regulations governing the
installation of gas piping, venting of fixtures, and appliances and
shall possess one o~ the following qualifications:
a. Proof of a reasonable amount of experience acquired on
installations which have been approved by a recognized
authority or a journeyman plumber.
b. Certificate indicating satisfactory completion of a course
in gas fitting and appliance installing.
The Examining Board shall determine the sufficiency of the exper-
ience and education of the applicant.
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SECTION 4: Section 5 of Ordinance 3607 shall be amended
to read as follows:
Ail applicants for Mechanical and Appliance Installers Certificate
of Competency shall be familiar with all codes, ordinances and regula-
tions governing the installation of fixtures, vents, and appliances
and the piping thereof and shall have a certificate indicating satis-
factory completion of a course in gas fitting and appliance installing,
or documentation indicating a minimum of 2 years on the job training.
Ail applicants for Limited Solid Fuel Burning Appliance Installers
Certificate of Competency shall be familiar with all codes, ordinances,
and regulations governing the installation, repair and service of
Solid Fuel Burning Appliances and must have documentation indicating
a minimum of 2 years on the job training.
SECTION 5: Section 6 of Ordinance 3607 shall be amended
to read as follows:
There is an Examining Board for gas fitters and mechanical and
appliance installers and limited solid fuel burning appliance installers
consisting of the Plumbing and Mechanical Inspector and the Chief of
the Fire Prevention Bureau as Ex-officio members who shall not be
entitled to a vote; one licensed gas fitter, one licensed mechanical
installer (sheet metal), one Gas Company representative, one
Journeyman Plumber, and one Solid Fuel Installer.
SECTION 6: Section 7 of Ordinance 3607 shall be amended
to read as follows:
It is unlawful for any person to engage in or work as a Gas Fitter
and Mechanical and Appliance Installer or as a Limited Solid Fuel Burner
Installer, either as a Journeyman or Learner or as a Licensed Installin~
Contractor, working in the capacity of a Gas Fitter Mechanical Appliance
Installer or to install, extend, alter or repair any gas piping, venting
fixtures or appliance in any building or elsewhere without first making
application to the Examining Board hereinabove provided for and at such
time and place as said Board may designate, submitting to and passing
such examination as to his qualifications and competency as a Gas
Fitter or Mechanical Appliance Installer or Solid Fuel Burning Appliance
Installer.
The examination shall be of such character, both practical and
theoretical, as to thoroughly test the applicant's ability and com-~
petency as a Gas Fitter and Mechanical and Appliance Installer or
Solid Fuel Burning Appliance Installer.
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The Examining Board shall conduct examinations from time to time,
but no applicant shall be compelled to wait more than sixty- ~days
following his application. The Board shall examine applicants for a
Gas Fitter or Mechanical Appliance Installer's License as to the
knowledge of gas piping, installation and venting of fixtures and
appliances, necessary safety controls,and the over all safety pre-
cautions necessary in the installation of gas piping and appliances.
The Board shall examine applicants for a Limited Solid Fuel Burning
Appliance Installer's License as to their knowledge of installation,
repair, and service of solid fuel burning appliances.
The Board,if satisfied with the competency of such applicant,
shall thereupon authorize the City Clerk to issue to the applicant
either a Gas Fitter or Mechanical Appliance Instatler's Certificate
of Competency or a limited Solid Fuel Burning Appliance Installer's
Certificate of Competency. The Gas Fitter or Mechanical Appliance
Installer's Certificate of Competency authorizes the holder to engage
in the work of installing, extending, altering, or repairing gas
piping, venting fixtures or appliances as an artisan or journeyman
gas fitter or mechanical appliance installer. The Limited Solid
Fuel Burning Appliance Installer's Certificate of Competency author-
izes the holder to install, service or repair solid fuel burning
appliances. Temporary working permits may be issued to an applicant
by the Plumbing and Mechanical Inspector until such time as the
Examining Board meeting and the examination can be completed. The
Board shall keep and preserve a record of all persons examined by
them and to whom such Certificates of Competency have been issued.
A Fee of Thirty-Five Dollars ($35.00) shall be charged each person
making an application for examination of which ten dollars ($10.00)
is for first year's dues and license will be mailed to applicant
upon successful completion.
SECTION 7: Section 9 of Ordinance 3607 shall be amended
to read as follows:
The license fee for a Mechanical and Appliance Installing
Contractor or Limited Solid Fuel Burning Appliance installing con-
tractor shall be and is hereby fixed in the sum of Fifty-Dollars
($50.00) per year, payable in advance for each establishment or place
of business. The fee for a Mechanical and Appliance Installer's
Certificate of Competency and a Limited Solid Fuel Burning Appliance
Installer's Certificate of Competency is and shall be fixed at Ten
Dollars ($10.00) per year. The fee for a Gas Fitters Certificate of
Competency is and shall be fixed at Ten Dollars ($10.00) per year.
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Learner's fee is and shall be Twelve Dollars and Fifty Cents
($12.50) per year and shall be applied to the test fee.
Special single job licenses not to exceed 6 months may be
issued in lieu of application for Mechanical Appliance Installer's
test; proof of qualification shall be required. The fee for special
license shall be Thirty-Five ($35.00) dollars per single job. Not
to exceed 6 months.
SECTION 8: Section 10 of Ordinance 3607 shall be amended
to read as follows:
Any Mechanical and Appliance Installing Contractor's License
or any Limited Solid Fuel Burning Appliance Contractor's License
or any Gas Fitter's or Mechanical and Appliance Installer's Certifi-
cate of Competency or any Limited Solid Fuel Burning Appliance Instal-
lers Certificate of Competency or Learners permit may be revoked for
cause by the Cor~issioner of Public Works and Utilities, by notice to
the Licensee in writing by registered mail of the suspension or
revocation. Any Licensee may, within ten (10) days of receipt of
such notice of suspension or revocation appeal to the City Council
by filin~ a written notice of appeal setting forth grounds therefore,
with the City Clerk, and the City Council shall set a date for the
hearing of such appeal. The City Clerk shall notify the Licensee of
the time and place of the hearing. After the hearing thereon the
City Council may affirm and modify or overrule the suspension or
revocation and reinstate the license, and may impose any terms upon
the continuance of the license which to the City Council may seem
advisable. The suspension or revocation shall be stayed pending
final action by the City Council.
SECTION 9: Section 11 of Ordinance 3607 shall be amended
to read as follows:
The Certificate of Competency of any Gas Fitter and Mechanical
and Appliance Installer or Limited or Solid Fuel Burner Appliance
Installer shall not be renewed without examination when allowed to
become deliquent for more than one year. Ail such Certificates of
Competency shall run for a year and shall expire June 30th.
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SECTION 10: Section 13 of Ordinance 3607 shall be amended
to read as follows:
The Plumbing and Mechanical Inspector may issue to any indivi-
dual, not licensed hereunder, a special owner's permit, authorizing
the individual to install gas appliances or solid fuel burning
appliances in or about a dwelling of which the individual is the
owner and resides therein; provided, however that no such installation
authorized under such special permit shall be done except personally
by such owner; if this or any other provision hereof shall be violated
by the holder of such special permit, such permit shall be subject to
immediate cancellation by the inspector, and the holder thereof shall
be liable to the penalty hereinafter for violation of this chapter.
SECTION 11: Section 14 of Ordinance 3607 shall be amended
to read as follows:
A. Fees for gas appliance permits and solid fuel burning
appliances shall be paid in advance and shall be computed from the
number of such appliances proposed to be installed.
B. Table 3-A, Chapter 3 of the Uniform Mechanical Code as
adopted, shall be amended to provide the following fee:
1. Issuance of permit $5.50
2. Special Owner's Permit No Charge
C. In addition to those fees provided for in Table 3-A,
Chapter 3 of the Uniform Mechanical Code, as adopted, the following
fees shall be charged:
1. Range, dryer, refrigerator, etc. 4.50
2. Small appliance 3.00
3. Gas log, lights, etc. 4.50
4. Fuel storage tanks
A. 200 gallons or less 6.00
B. 200 to 500 gallons 7.50
C. 500 to 1000 gallons 10.00
D. 1000 to 3000 gallons 15.00
E. Over 3000 gallons 20.00
5. Inspection of used appliances 4.50 (Per Unit)
6. Call back inspection 15.00 or double
the permit fee,
whichever is
greater
NOTE: Call back inspection shall be obtained from
City Building Department. Each and all of the conditions,
provisions and regulations, penalties and terms of Uniform
Mechanical Code, 1979 Edition, is hereby adopted and by this
reference made a part hereof.
This section shall control any conflict with Chapter 12 and 13,
1979 Edition of the Uniform Plumbing Code.
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SF~CTION 12: Ordinance No., 3617 is hereby repealed.
APPROVED by the City Commissioners on the first reading
this ~ ~ day of ~7~'~ ~ ~ , 1982.
PASSED by the City Commissioners of the City of Bremerton,
signed by the Mayor and attested by the City Clerk in authentication
of such passage this ?~ ~ day of ~/~7~-~ ~ e~, , 1982.
GENE NE N
ATTEST:
KATHLEEN L. MANDIO, City Clerk
SUMMARY
ORDINANCE NO. 3730-A
An ordinance amending Ordinance No. 3607 and repealing
Ordinance No. 3617, relating to gas piping, mechanical installers
and solid fuel licenses.
Section 1: Allows an applicant to obtain a learner's permit
before obtaining a Mechanical and Appliance Installing
Contractor's License for the purpose of installing gas piping,
fixtures or appliances and a learner's permit before obtaining a
Limited Solid Fuel Appliance Installer's License, a Contractor's
License or a Mechanical and Appliance Installer's License for the
purpose of installing or servicing solid fuel burning appliances.
Section 2: Defines limited fuel burning appliance
installers to include any person who performs labor required in
installing, repairing and servicing solid fuel burning appliances.
The section also defines learner (helper) as a person who may
assist in the manufacturing or installation of a mechanical
appliance while under the direct supervision of a licensed
installer. A learner may, after obtaining a learner's permit and
using the permit for two (2) years, take the licensing test.
Section 3: Relates to the requirements for a gas fitter's
certificate of competency.
Section 4: Relates to the requirements for a Mechanical and
Appliance Installers Certificate of Competency and a Limited
Solid Fuel Burning Appliance Installers Certificate of
Competency.
Section 5: Redefines the members of the Examining Board to
include one solid fuel installer.
Section 6: States the Examining Board shall examine
applicants for Limited Solid Fuel Burning Appliance Installers
Licenses. The section also provides for a temporary working
permit to be effective until the applicant can complete an
examination. The application fee for the examination is set at
$35.00, of which $10.00 shall be applied as first year's dues.
Section 7: Sets out the yearly license fees for licenses or
permits defined by this ordinance and provides for a special
single job license at a cost of $35.00.
Section 8: Provides any license or permit authorized by
this ordinance may be revoked or suspended for cause.
Section 9: States that the certificate of competency for
Gas Fitters, Mechanical and Appliance Installers and/or Limited
or Solid Fuel Burner Appliance Installers shall not be renewed
without examination if delinquent for more than one year.
Section 10: Defines the special owners permit, which may
issue for gas or mechanical work done to the owner's residence.
Section 11: Sets out the fee schedule for installation fees
and permits.
Section 12: Repeals Ordinance No. 3617.
APPROVED by the City Commissioners on the first reading this
7th day of September, 1982.
PASSED by the City Commissioners of the City of Bremerton, signed
by the Mayor and attested by the City Clerk in authentication of
such passage this 14th day of September, 1982.
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