Sec.29-262-9b. Plumbing inspector duties and minimum qualifications

(a) The plumbing inspector performs the following duties under the direction of the building official or assistant building official:

(1) Examines plumbing, piping and fire suppression system construction documents;

(2) Inspects installations; and

(3) Enforces the correction of violations at the scene of the installation, by dealing directly with building owners, agents and contractors to assure compliance with applicable codes, referenced standards and other related regulations.

(b) The minimum qualifications of a plumbing inspector are as follows:

(1) Completion of high school, vocational school or the equivalent;

(2) Possession of a valid P-1 "Unlimited Contractor" license or a P-2 "Unlimited Journeyman" license for a minimum of two (2) years;

(3) Maintenance or improvement of the applicable trade license issued pursuant to Chapter 390 of the Connecticut General Statutes during his or her tenure in the position; and

(4) Demonstration of the following:

(A) Thorough knowledge of applicable codes, referenced standards and other related regulations;

(B) Thorough knowledge of methods, materials and techniques of plumbing installations;

(C) Ability to diagnose plumbing code violations, hazards, unsafe conditions and unsanitary conditions in new and existing plumbing installations;

(D) Ability to read and interpret plans and specifications; and

(E) Ability to express oneself clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.

(c) Each plumbing inspector shall attend a minimum of thirty (30) hours of approved continuing education programs over consecutive three-year periods.

(Adopted effective March 27, 2003; Amended July 1, 2005)