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THE CITY OF
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MEMORANDUM
July 11, 2007
TO: The Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
FROM: Michael C. Van Milligen, City Manager
SUBJECT: Amending the City Plumbing Code Ordinance
Building Services Manager Rich Russell is recommending adoption of the 2006
International Plumbing Code published by the International Code Council.
It should be noted that in previous ordinances, the Uniform Plumbing Code has been
the adopted code. Staff recommended, and the Plumbing Board agreed, that the
adoption of the International Plumbing Code would allow for better coordination with the
other "International" Codes.
I concur with the recommendation and respectfully request Mayor and City Council
approval.
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Michael C. Van Milligen
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Attachment
cc: Barry Lindahl, City Attorney
Cindy Steinhauser, Assistant City Manager
Rich Russell, Building Services Manager
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July 2, 2007
TO: Michael C. Van Milligen, City Manager
FROM: Rich Russell, Building Services Manager
RE: Amending the City Plumbing Code Ordinance
INTRODUCTION: The purpose of this memo is to recommend the amending of
the City Ordinance by adoption of the 2006 International Plumbing Code (IPC)
published by the International Code Council (ICC).
BACKGROUND:
The City of Dubuque adopted the 2003 edition of the Uniform Plumbing Code on
August 2, 2004 by the approval of City Ordinance 58--04. The Plumbing Board of
Appeals recommends the adoption of the 2006 International Plumbing Code.
DISCUSSION: The adoption of the International Plumbing 2006 Code will allow
general contractors, architects, system designers and Building Services staff
members to use an up to date plumbing code. The adoption of the most up-to-
date Plumbing Code will have a positive impact on the ISO rating of the City of
Dubuque's Building Services Department.
It should be noted that in previous ordinances, the Uniform Plumbing Code has
been the adopted code. Staff recommended, and the Plumbing Board agreed,
that the adoption of the International Plumbing Code would allow for better
coordination with the other "International" Codes.
The amendments to Section 37-2 continue to allow for licensing reciprocity with
other like jurisdictions with agreements or letters of understanding.
Plumbing Board members work in most of the activities regulated by the code.
RECOMMENDATION: (recommend the 2006 International Plumbing Code be
adopted. I have attached an ordinance for the City Council's use.
ACTION REQUIRED: The desired action step is for the City Manager to
recommend to the City Council adoption of the 2006 International Plumbing
Code.
ORDINANCE NO. 41 --07
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA
PROVIDING THAT THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA BE AMENDED BY REPEALING SECTION 37-1
THEREOF AND ENACTING A NEW SECTION 37-1 THEREOF
PERTAINING TO REVISING AND REENACTING A PLUMBING
CODE FOR THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA AND PROVIDING
FOR THE ISSUANCE OF PERMITS AND COLLECTION OF FEES
THEREFOR.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA:
Section 1. That Section 37-1 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of
Dubuque, Iowa be amended by repealing Section 37-1 and enacting a new
Section 37-1 in lieu thereof:
Section 37-1
Except as hereinafter added to, deleted, modified or amended, there is hereby
adopted by reference as the plumbing code of the City that certain plumbing
code known as the "International Plumbing Code", 2006 Edition published by the
International Code Council and the provisions of such plumbing code shall be
controlling for the installation, alteration, repair, relocation, replacement, addition
to and use or maintenance of plumbing equipment and systems in all matters
covered by such plumbing code within the corporate limits of the City and shall
be known as the "Dubuque Plumbing Code". A copy of the International
Plumbing Code, 2006 Edition, as adopted, shall be on file in the office of the City
Clerk for public inspection.
Section 2. That Section 37-2 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of
Dubuque, Iowa be amended by amending the current Section 37-2 as follows:
Section 30.8. Licensing, Examination and Registration of Plumbers
Required is hereby amended by adding the following to Section 30.8(j) as
follows:
Section 30.8 (new last paragraph)--Master and Journeymen plumbers
holding licenses in jurisdictions with similar licensing requirements as the City of
Dubuque and whose Plumbing Board or Authority Having Jurisdiction has
expressed, in writing, that they will accept City of Dubuque licenses as proof of
qualification for a license in their jurisdiction, will not be subject to testing or
interview by the City of Dubuque Plumbing Board.
Section 202 of the 2006 International Plumbing Code is hereby amended
by adding the definition of Approved Qualified Welder:
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Section 202-Approved Qualified Welder- A person who specializes in
welding of pipes and holds a valid certificate of competency from a recognized
testing laboratory, based on the requirements of the A.S.M.E. Boiler and
Pressure Vessels Code, Section IX or as approved by the administrative
authority's testing procedures.
Section 603 of the International Plumbing Code is hereby amended by
deleting Section 603.1 and adding the following:
Section 603.1 Size of water service pipe. The water service pipe shall be
sized to supply water to the structure in the quantities and at the pressures
required in this code. The minimum diameter of water service pipe shall be one
inch (1 "). Exception: Existing 5/8" lead water services shall be sized to 3/4"
copper upon replacement.
Section 3. When Effective. This Ordinance shall take effect
immediately upon publication as provided by law.
Passed, approved and adopted this 16'h day of
Attest:
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Jeanne F. Schneider, CMC, City Clerk