12/23/2003 Ordinances 8882
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ORDINANCE NO. 8882
An ordinance to amend Chapter 26 of the Grand Island City Code; to amend
Section 26-5 to no longer require a permit to repair, replace or install a private disposal system;
to repeal Section 26-5 as now existing, and any ordinance or parts of ordinances in conflict
herewith; and to provide for publication and the effective date of this ordinance.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA:
SECTION 1. Section 26-5 of the Grand Island City Code is hereby amended to
read as follows:
~26-5. UPC - Amendment of Subsection 103.1.1
Subsection 103.1.1 of the Uniform Plumbing Code is hereby amended to read as follows:
103.1.1. Permits Required.
It shall be unlawful for any person, firm or corporation to make any installation, alteration or repair any
plumbing system regulated by this Code except as permitted in Subsections 103.1.2 of this section, or cause
the same to be done without first obtaining a permit to do such work from the Grand Island Building
Department.
(A) A permit is required for the installation or replacement of all fuel burning and other water heaters,
heating potable water, together with all chimneys, vents and their connectors.
(B) A permit is required for the installation, repair, or alteration of all fuel gas piping in or in connection
with any building or structure or within the property lines of any premises, other than service pipe.
A permit is required for the installation or replacement of all warm-air furnaces and heating systems
including all chimneys, vents, and their connectors.
(C) No device shall be installed for the prevention of backflow or back-siphonage, or be removed from
use, or relocated, or other device substituted without a permit.
A permit is required for lawn irrigation systems.
(D) No water treating or conditioning equipment shall be installed without a permit.
(E) A permit and inspection are required when repairing, replacing, or installing a sewer lateral, sewer tap,
or sewer cap within five (5) feet of the City main, and when repairing or replacing fifty (50) percent or
more of the sewer lateral.
Any repair, replacement, or installation of a new sewer tap shall be done in compliance with the Grand
Island City Code, Chapter 30, Articles IV and V.
(F) A permit is required for the repair, replacement, or installation of a water service. A Plumbing
Inspection Fee will be assessed on all water meter installations and replacements.
(G) A separate permit shall be obtained for each building or structure.
No person shall allow any other person to do or cause to be done any work under a permit secured by a
permittee except persons in his or her employ.
SECTION 2. Section 26-5 as now existing, and any ordinances or parts of
ordinances in conflict herewith be, and hereby are, repealed.
Approved as to Form tl
December 24, 2003
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ORDINANCE NO. 8882 (Cont.)
SECTION 3. That this ordinance shall be in force and take effect from and after
its passage and publication, within fifteen days in one issue of the Grand Island Independent as
provided by law.
Enacted: December 23,2003.
Attest:
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RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
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