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CHAPTER 20
PLUMBING
20-1 TITLE
20-2 STATE PLUMBING CODE
20-3 APPOINTMENT AND QUALIFICATIONS OF INSPECTOR
20-4 DUTIES OF INSPECTOR
20-5 AUTHORITY OF PLUMBING INSPECTOR
20-6 INTERFERENCE WITH INSPECTOR
20-7 CLAIMS AGAINST CITY
20-8 PLUMBING PERMITS, PLAN EXAMINATIONS AND APPROVAL
20-9 DELINQUENT FEES
20-10 NO PERMIT TO VIOLATORS
20-11 SERVICE BEYOND CITY LIMITS
20-12 CROSS CONNECTION CONTROL
20-13 LEAD SERVICE LINE REPLACEMENT
20-14 PENALTIES
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SECTION 20-1 TITLE
Plumbing Code.
SECTION 20-2 STATE PLUMBING CODE ADOPTED
Except as otherwise specifically provided, the provisions of Chapter 145 of the Wisconsin Statutes and the
Wisconsin Administrative Code, Chapters SPS 381, 382, 383, 384, 385 and 386 and SPS 305 and all
amendments thereto are hereby adopted and by reference made a part of this chapter with the same force
and effect as though set out herein in full. Failure to comply with any of the provisions of said statutes or
code, whether subsequently amended or renumbered, shall constitute a violation of this section, punishable
according to the penalties provided herein.
SECTION 20-3 APPOINTMENT AND QUALIFICATIONS OF INSPECTOR
(A) Appointment
There is hereby created the position of Plumbing Inspector who shall be appointed by the City
Manager, as authorized in Section 2-23.
(B) Qualifications
The Plumbing Inspector shall have at least ten (10) years of experience in plumbing, be a licensed
plumber and have the necessary ability to supervise the installation of plumbing systems. He shall
not be interested as a partner nor otherwise with any person or in any business dealing in
plumber's supplies, fixtures or materials or carrying on the trade of plumbing.
SECTION 20-4 DUTIES OF INSPECTOR
(A) Generally
Generally, it shall be the responsibility of the Plumbing Inspector to establish and carry out the
city's program to enforce the requirements of Chapter 145, Wisconsin Statutes; Department of
Safety and Professional Services code, and municipal plumbing code and relative laws. He shall
also perform such other appropriate duties as may be prescribed by the City Manager. The
Plumbing Inspector/Pretreatment Control Coordinator shall also be responsible to enforce the
Department of Natural Resources Environmental Protection NR lll.25 code.
(B) Records
The Plumbing Inspector shall keep a record of all plumbing permits and plan approvals. Each
permit shall be regularly numbered in order of issue. The records shall show all inspections made,
plans approved and fees collected.
(C) Reports to City Manager
The Plumbing Inspector shall file monthly and yearly reports with the City Manager showing the
activities of his office.
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(D) Monies Collected
The Plumbing Inspector shall keep a record of all fees received for permits and plan approvals
pursuant to provisions of this chapter. Monies collected shall be paid into the city treasury and be
placed in the general fund. The comptroller shall keep an account of the same and make a report
thereof once a year to the City Manager.
(E) Reserved. (Repealed 05/07/12)
(F) Sanitary and storm sewers serving private or public property which are removed from service shall
be uncovered at the property line adjacent to the utility easement or to the right of way in which the
sewer connects to a main and sealed against infiltration into the public sewer system. Existing
sanitary or storm sewers serving private or public property that are going to be reactivated within
one year and meet the plumbing code requirements may be temporarily sealed at any point on the
property approved by the Plumbing Inspector. Sealing of Sewers shall be permitted and inspected
before covering. A Building or Wrecking Permit will not be issued until the sewer is sealed.
(G) Water services serving private or public property, which are removed from service shall be
uncovered at the property line adjacent to the utility easement or to the right of way in which the
water service connects to a main and capped to prevent leakage or contamination of city water
supply by backflow or siphonage. Existing water services serving private or public property that
are going to be reactivated within one year and meet the plumbing code requirements may be
temporarily capped at any point on the property accepted by the Plumbing Inspector. Capping of
water services shall be permitted and inspected. A Building Permit or Wrecking Permit will not be
issued until water services are capped.
(H) Where required by other sections of this code, storm sewer laterals servicing each lot shall be
installed from the storm sewer to the lot line. Prior to the occupancy of any building, the building
clear water, storm water and foundation drainage system shall be connected to the available storm
sewer lateral. A connection fee as established in Section 20-8(A)(3) of this code shall be paid prior
to connection. The size, type and installation of all laterals proposed to be constructed shall be in
accordance with plans and specifications approved by the Department of Public Works.
SECTION 20-5 AUTHORITY OF PLUMBING INSPECTOR
(A) The plumbing inspector and assistants shall have the power and authority at all reasonable times,
for any proper purpose, to enter upon any public or private premises and make inspections thereof,
and to require of any person or persons doing plumbing or drain-laying work the production of the
permit therefor; provided, however, that no inspection shall be made without a warrant, in the
event that the occupant of the premises shall fail to give his consent to such inspection. Any person
who shall resist or obstruct any lawful exercise of authority by said plumbing inspector shall be
subject to the penalty provided in this chapter.
(B) The Plumbing Inspector is authorized to withhold approval of an application or plumbing permit
to any person who has not complied with a lawful order of the Plumbing Inspector. The person
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refused such a permit may appeal within ten (l0) days to the City Manager.
(C) Inspector and Authorized Assistants Not Liable
In all cases where any action is taken by the Plumbing Inspector or assistants to enforce the
ordinances of plumbing such action or act shall be considered as done in the name of and on behalf
of the City of Oshkosh, and the Plumbing Inspector or assistants so acting for the city shall not be
judged as liable for any damage or inconvenience that may accrue to persons or property as the
result of any such action or act committed in the discharge of their duties, and any lawsuit or action
brought against said Plumbing Inspector or assistants by reason thereof, shall be defended by the
city attorney until final termination of the proceedings contained therein.
(D) Inspection or approvals by the Plumbing Inspector or assistants shall not in any case constitute a
guarantee against imperfection by either the City of Oshkosh or the Plumbing Inspector or
assistants.
SECTION 20-6 INTERFERENCE WITH INSPECTOR
No person shall interfere in any way with the work of inspection or permit any plumbing or drainage to be
used until it has been inspected and approved unless special permission therefor is given by the plumbing
inspector.
SECTION 20-7 CLAIMS AGAINST CITY
(A) The City of Oshkosh shall not allow any claim made by any person, firm or corporation owning
property in the city which is serviced by sewer and water for damages to such services that may
have occurred during public water and sewer construction in the public right-of-way unless prior
notice is given to the Plumbing Inspector and city engineer of the time and place where the repair is
to be made. Upon receiving such notice, the Plumbing Inspector and/or city engineer shall inspect
the repairs to be made and shall file a written report of his findings in his office; and such notice
and inspection shall be conditions precedent to the allowance for claims for such repairs or
damages
(B) Information as the Plumbing Inspector or city engineer has with regard to the location of the public
sewer or public water supply and locations of y's and laterals for serving properties will be
furnished at requester's risks as to accuracy of same.
SECTION 20-8 PLUMBING PERMITS, PLAN EXAMINATIONS AND APPROVAL
(A) Permits
No person shall perform or permit the performance of any plumbing work, as defined by state
statute or regulation adopted by reference as a part of this Code, unless a permit therefor shall first
have been obtained as hereinafter provided. Minor repairs as defined in Sec. 145.06(4)(d), Wis.
Stats., as may be amended from time to time, shall be exempt from the permit requirement.
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(1) Application
The applicant for a plumbing permit shall make application to the plumbing inspector on
forms furnished by the City.
(2) Issuance of Permit
No permit will be issued until plan examination and approval requirements have been met.
Upon examination and approval of such application by the plumbing inspector and upon
payment to the city treasurer of the required permit fees listed in Subsection (3) of this
Section, the inspector shall issue a permit therefor. Such permit may be issued only to
persons duly licensed to do plumbing work under the laws of Wisconsin and under the
provisions of this chapter, and such other persons who are entitled to a permit under the
laws of the State of Wisconsin.
No plumbing permit shall be issued authorizing a connection with the city water and sewer
systems if the land to be benefited by such connection had not been specifically assessed for
the water or sewer main extension in the street abutting said property unless the owner
thereof pays a connection fee to the city in an amount equal to the amount which the
property would have been assessed at the time of said water or sewer main construction,
based on the formula used at the time for the computation of the special assessment for said
water or sewer main installation.
(3) Schedule of Fees: The fees referred to in this section and other sections of this article shall
be established by the governing body and may from time to time be modified by resolution.
A schedule of the fees established by the governing body shall be available for review in
the administering authority office, Room 205 City Hall, 215 Church Avenue, Oshkosh,
Wisconsin.
(4) Fees:
i. In the event activity begins or the Plumbing Inspector finds such activity completed
before a permit is issued and the appropriate fees are paid, an additional fee shall be
paid and shall be paid by the owner or agent immediately upon notification from the
inspector; however, the payment of such fees shall not relieve any person from fully
complying with all of the regulations of this Chapter, nor from any other penalties
prescribed in this Code. Fees shall be determined according to the inspection fee
schedule and will be established by resolution.
ii. The fees referred to in this section and other sections of this article shall be established
by the governing body and may from time to time be modified by resolution. A
schedule of the fees established by the governing body shall be available for review in
the administering authority office, Room 205 City Hall, 215 Church Avenue, Oshkosh,
Wisconsin.
(5) Re-inspection Fees:
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i. When additional inspections are made due to code violations or other valid reasons, an
additional fee shall be charged for each unnecessary inspection. Such fees shall be paid
in accordance with Section 20-9.
ii. The fees referred to in this section and other sections of this article shall be established
by the governing body and may from time to time be modified by resolution. A
schedule of the fees established by the governing body shall be available for review in
the administering authority office, Room 205 City Hall, 215 Church Avenue, Oshkosh,
Wisconsin.
(6) Lapse of Plumbing Permit Upon Failure to Commence Work
Except as may otherwise be provided:
A plumbing permit shall have lapsed and be void unless building operations are
commenced within six (6) months from the date thereof.
A plumbing permit for residential and non-residential structures shall lapse and be void
from and after twelve (12) months from the date of issuance.
(B) Plan and Specification; Review and Approval
The City of Oshkosh has been designated as an Agent Municipality by the Department of Safety
and Professional Services of the State of Wisconsin pursuant to Sections SPS 382.20 and SPS 305,
Wis. Adm. Code. Procedures for review and approval of plans and specifications, as set forth
therein, shall be followed; except that plan review is required for projects involving the installation,
addition or alteration of 10 or more fixtures to be installed in connection with public buildings.
(C) Mandatory Connection Required
All existing, new and annexed buildings located within the City of Oshkosh shall comply with
this code section.
1. All buildings provided with a sanitary drain and vent system shall be connected to the public
sanitary sewer system in compliance with this chapter. Buildings with a sanitary drain and
vent system that discharge to a Private Onsite Wastewater Treatment System (POWTS) shall
abandon such system and connect to the public sanitary sewer system when a public sanitary
sewer main is determined to be available to the property. Notice to abandon any such Private
Onsite Wastewater Treatment Systems shall not extend the time for compliance beyond one
year after the date sewer is made available to the property.
2. All buildings provided with a potable water distribution system shall be provided with an
approved supply of potable water. Private wells properly permitted and metered may serve as
an approved supply for the distribution system. Every building with a potable water
distribution system shall have a private water service lateral from the public potable water
system to the inside of the building's occupied space, terminating with a building control valve.
3. (a) All buildings regulated by the City's Subdivision Ordinance shall be provided with
a foundation drain tile sump pump system that connects to the public storm sewer
system or discharges to other acceptable points as required by the City's Subdivision
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Ordinance, Section 30-445(C)(5).
(b) All new buildings with a storm drain foundation system shall be connected to the
public storm sewer system in compliance with all applicable chapters or discharge
to other acceptable points as required by the City's Subdivision Ordinance, Section
30-445(C)(5). If the public storm drainage system is not available to the property at
the time of construction then the property owner will be required to apply for the
installation of and connect to the public storm drainage system within 12 months
after installation of the public storm drainage system.
(c) All existing buildings with a foundation drain system in operation on April
1, 2017 shall be permitted to stay in operation as long as it does not create a
nuisance to the public and are not connected to the sanitary sewer system. If
a building in existence on April 1, 2017 does not have a foundation drain
system and a foundation drain system is installed on the property, the
system may be connected, but shall not be required to connect, to the public
storm drainage system. The foundation drain system shall be installed in
compliance with all applicable codes so as to not create a nuisance to the
public.
SECTION 20-9 DELINQUENT FEES
In the event any permit fees are due from any applicant and are not paid at the time of filing of the
Plumbing Inspector's monthly report, such applicant's name and the amount due shall be carried forward
on each succeeding monthly report until such fees are fully paid. No permit shall be issued to any persons,
firm or corporation which is in arrears for more than the fees incurred during a current month, until such
account has been settled with the city.
SECTION 20-10 NO PERMIT TO VIOLATORS
Whenever the installation of any plumbing is done or being done contrary to the regulations of this
chapter, the Plumbing Inspector shall send a written notice to the violator at his last known business
address as shown in the register of licensed master plumbers or home owners to remedy such violations.
Failure to comply with such notice shall be deemed sufficient reason for withholding future permits. If
there is a failure to promptly respond to any official communications, then such acts shall also be deemed
sufficient reason for withholding future permits.
SECTION 20-11 SERVICE BEYOND CITY LIMITS
(A) Connections Prohibited
Every person including all officers and employees of the City are prohibited from connecting or
aiding and abetting the connection of any sewer or water lateral servicing any property situated
outside of the legally established city limits of the City with any existing or hereinafter to be
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constructed water or sewer main belonging to the city water and sewer systems.
(B) Exceptions
This ordinance shall not affect any existing installations so long as current installations do not
require an extension or enlargement of water main nor result in an increased water flow over and
above the average daily flow to the existing installation at the time of the adoption of this
Ordinance (November 23, 1999).
(1) Notwithstanding anything else to the contrary, the City of Oshkosh limits the extraterritorial
provision of water service to existing installations serviced by and through the Winnebago
Mental Health Institute and its State of Wisconsin-owned infrastructure, at the following
addresses and town parcel numbers, located in the Town of Oshkosh, Winnebago County,
Wisconsin:
4050 County Truck A 0180523, 0182312, 0182313
887 Butler Avenue 0180518
829 Butler Avenue 0180521
3905 Sherman Road 0180508
889 Butler Avenue 0180517
820 Butler Avenue 0180528
865 Butler Avenue 0180519
900 Butler Avenue 018052401
888 Butler Avenue 0180525
940 Butler Avenue 0180524
3945 Sherman Road 01806070302
856 Butler Avenue 0180526
973 Butler Avenue 01806070303
961 Butler Avenue 0180514
3911 Sherman Road 0180509
843 Butler Avenue 0180520
4060 County Trunk A 018052201
806 Butler Avenue 0180493
844 Butler Avenue 018049301
927 Butler Avenue 0180516
4110, 4116, 4120 County Trunk A 018049101
(2) Except as to the properties and parcels listed in sub. (1) above, the City shall have no
obligation to serve any property outside the corporate limits of the City which requires an
extension of any water main, regardless of jurisdictional source, for service. Further, the City
shall have no obligation to serve any water user which use would exceed the current daily
average flow of water from the Winnebago Mental Health Institute into the area enumerated
by the properties and parcels listed in sub. (1) above, that is 885 cubic feet, based on August
12, 1999 readings, as that flow is adjusted downward when any of the properties and parcels
listed in sub. (1) shall cease receiving water service under this Exception.
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(C) Allowed Connections
The Common Council of Oshkosh may, by appropriate motion, authorize connections to the city
sewer and water mains from any property after said property has filed a valid annexation petition
and prior to the consideration of said petition by the Common Council.
SECTION 20-12 CROSS CONNECTION CONTROL
(A) It shall be the duty of the Plumbing Inspector to cause inspections to be made of all properties
served by the city's public water system where cross connections with the public water system is
deemed possible. The frequency of inspections and re-inspections based on potential health
hazards involved shall be part of the program and as approved by the Wisconsin Department of
Natural Resources.
(B) The Plumbing Inspector is hereby authorized and directed to discontinue water service to any
property wherein any cross connection in violation of this ordinance exists, and to take such other
precautionary measures deemed necessary to eliminate any danger of contamination of the public
water system. Water service shall be discontinued only after reasonable notice and opportunity for
hearing under Chapter 68, Wisconsin Statutes, except as provided in Section C. Water service to
such property shall not be restored until the cross connection(s) has been eliminated in compliance
with the provisions of this ordinance.
(C) If it is determined by the Plumbing Inspector that a cross connection or an emergency endangers
public health, safety or welfare and requires immediate action, and a written finding to that effect is
filed with the City Clerk and delivered to the customers premises, service may be immediately
discontinued. The customer shall have an opportunity for hearing under Chapter 63, Wisconsin
Statutes, within l0 days of such emergency disconnection.
SECTION 20-12.2 PRIVATE WELLS
(A) Filling and Sealing Required. All private wells located on any premises, which is served by the
public water system of the City shall be properly filled by July 1, 1993 or at the time of connection to
the City's water supply system, whichever occurs later. Only those wells for which a well operation
permit has been granted by the City Plumbing Inspector may be exempted from this requirement.
The City Plumbing Inspector shall order filled any well in this City which tests unsafe for use,
which is not in current use, or which is non-complying with Chapter NR 812, Wisconsin
Administrative Code. The owner or occupant must demonstrate compliance with NR 812 through
a signed statement from a State certified well driller or pump installer. The owner or occupant of
the property upon which such well is located shall fill such well in accordance with Section NR
811.17 or Section 812.26, Wisconsin Administrative Code, within thirty (30) days after receipt of
notice from the City Plumbing Inspector.
(B) Well Operation Permit. A permit may be granted to a well owner to operate a well for a period not
to exceed three (3) years if the following requirements are met. Application shall be upon forms
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provided by the City Plumbing Inspector. This permit may be renewed at its expiration for
additional periods, each additional period not to exceed three (3) years, if all the following
requirements continue to be met:
(1) The well and pump installation meet or are upgraded to meet the requirements of NR 812,
Wisconsin Administrative Code, and certification of the acceptability of the well has been
granted by a state certified well driller or pump installer and a copy of this certification
accompanies the application for issuing or reissuing of a permit.
(2) The well has a history of producing safe water and presently produces bacteriologically and
chemically safe water as evidenced from laboratory tests by a laboratory certified by the
Wisconsin Department of Health and Social Services or the Wisconsin State Laboratory of
Hygiene. Such evidence shall include bacteriological sampling, consisting of obtaining a
minimum of 2 consecutive safe samples taken a minimum of 2 weeks apart prior to issuing or
reissuing the permit and shall accompany the application.
(3) The proposed use of the well can be justified as being necessary in addition to water provided
by the public water system at the time of issuance or reissuance of the permit.
(4) No physical connection shall exist between the piping of the public water system and the
private well, which fact shall be certified by the City of Oshkosh plumbing inspector and shall
accompany the application for issuance or reissuance of a permit.
(5) The well and pump installation is in present use.
(6) A well permit application fee shall be paid at the time of application for the issuance or
reissuance of the permit. Fees shall be determined according to the inspection fee schedule
and will be established by resolution.
(C) Report and Inspections. An abandonment report form, supplied by the Department of
Natural Resources shall be submitted by the well owner to the City Plumbing Inspector,
and the Department of Natural Resources within ten (10) days of the completion of the well
abandonment.
(D) State Department of Natural Resources Regulations Adopted. The rules and regulations
pertaining to private wells as promulgated by the Wisconsin Department of Natural
Resources, specifically Chapters NR 811 and NR 812, Wisconsin Administrative Code,
together with any future renumberings, additions, deletions or supplements thereto, are
herewith incorporated as part of this Chapter and shall be enforced with the same force and
effect as though set forth in full herein. Providing, however, that where such rules and
regulations are less stringent than other provisions found in this Code, the provisions of this
Code shall apply.
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SECTION 20-13 LEAD SERVICE LINE REPLACEMENT
(A) Intent and Purpose. Lead service lines and galvanized lines that are or were
downstream from lead service lines pose a public health risk based on the potential for
leaching of lead into drinking water. The Common Council of the City of Oshkosh
therefore finds it necessary for public health, safety and welfare to establish a program
for the removal and replacement of lead pipe/galvanized water service lines in use
within the Oshkosh Water Utility system. To that end the Council hereby declares the
purposes of this ordinance to be as follows:
(1) to ensure the water quality for Oshkosh Water Utility customers meets the water
quality standards specified under the Federal Safe Drinking Water Act; and
(2) to comply with the Lead and Copper Rule;
(B) Authorization. This ordinance is enacted pursuant to Sec. 62.11(5) and Sec. 281.45, Wis.
Stats., and as mandated by 42 U.S.C. Sec. 300g, of the Federal Safe Drinking Water Act,
enforced by the EPA and the WDNR.
(C) Policy. Implementation of lead water service line replacement will be governed by a
separate policy adopted by resolution of the Common Council.
(D) Private-Side Service Line Identification. Water services, serving private or public property,
shall be surveyed for service line material. Upon notice from the City, any person who owns,
manages, or otherwise exercises control over a property served by the Oshkosh Water
Utility shall allow the City to inspect the private-side water service line or have the private-
side water service line inspected by a licensed plumber to determine whether the service
line is lead or other material. The property owner or Licensed Plumber, on behalf of the
property owner, must submit a completed inspection report on a form prescribed by the
City.
(E) Identification of Lead Service Lines.
(1) Oshkosh Water Utility shall create and maintain a record of the location of all
identified lead service lines (public- and private-side) within the City.
2) Private-Side Service Line Identification. Water services, serving private or public
property, shall be surveyed for service line material. Upon notice from the City, any
person who owns, manages, or otherwise exercises control over a property served
by the Oshkosh Water Utility shall allow the City to inspect the private-side water
service line or have the private-side water service line inspected by a licensed
plumber to determine whether the service line is lead or other material. The
property owner or Licensed Plumber, on behalf of the property owner, must submit
a completed inspection report on a form prescribed by the City.
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3) If inspection is refused, the City may obtain a special inspection warrant under Wis.
Stats. §66.0119 or may discontinue service after giving at least ten (10) days’ notice
to the property owner and occupant of the property.
4) The Utility shall provide written notice to any person or entity who owns, manages
or otherwise exercises control over a property connected to the City water system if
that property has been inspected and determined to have a lead service line.
(F) Lead Service Line Replacement. All existing lead service lines that are connected to the City
water system must be replaced with compliant water service line materials.
The LSL shall be replaced whenever any of the following occurs:
A. A leak or failure has been discovered on either the private- or public-side of the LSL.
B. A portion of a LSL is replaced or repaired.
No permanent repairs to the lead portion of a water service line shall be allowed.
The following service line material combinations shall be replaced with a compliant service line
material under this ordinance.
Public Side Private Side Side Requiring Replacement
Lead Lead or Galvanized Both
Lead Not Lead and Not Galvanized Public Only
Non Lead Lead Private Only
(G) All lead water service lines and galvanized service lines that were in place at any time
downstream from lead water service lines shall be replaced with a compliant service line
material, including all public and private lines, if any portion of a lead water service line is
repaired or replaced, the remaining lead portion must be replaced within 180 days.
(H) Property owner or Licensed Plumber, on behalf of property owner shall notify City when a
partial replacement or repair of a lead water service line is performed.
(I) Financing of Replacement. In the event funding is made available for this purpose through
any means, a property owner may apply to the City for financing of a portion of the cost of
replacing a private-side lead water service line as provided in Chapter 28 Article III of this
Code. As a condition of receiving any available financing from the City, the property owner
must provide adequate documentation demonstrating the Licensed Plumber completed the
work in compliance with all applicable requirements.
(J) Filing False Statements. It shall be unlawful for any person to file a false statement in
connection with this ordinance.
(K) Authority to Discontinue Service. As an alternative or in addition to any other methods
provided for obtaining compliance with this section, the Utility may, after giving at least ten
(10) days’ notice, discontinue water service to a property served by a customer service line
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that meets the definition of a lead service line provided the property owner has first been
given reasonable opportunity to make the required replacement.
(L) Notice. Notices under this section shall be given as provided in Section 1-22 of this
Municipal Code, as well as by posting or by any other means reasonably likely to provide
adequate and timely notice to the intended recipient.
SECTION 20-14 PENALTIES
(A) Specific Penalty
Any person violating any of the following provisions of this Chapter shall, upon conviction thereof,
or pleading guilty thereto, be fined not less than Seventy-five Dollars ($75.00) nor more than Five
Hundred Dollars ($500.00), and in default of payment of such fine and costs of prosecution, shall be
imprisoned in the County Jail until such fine and costs shall be paid, not exceeding fifteen (15) days.
The inspector shall cause all such connections to be removed forthwith.
(1) In addition to all other remedies available to the City, any person convicted of a violation of
any of the provisions of Sections 20-2 adopting the State Plumbing Code pertaining to sump
pump connections and 20-12 pertaining to cross connections between sump pump and
storm water drains to the sanitary sewer system, shall for each offense be punished by a
forfeiture of not less than $1,025, nor more than $2,000 for each conviction, together with the
costs of prosecution, and in default of payment of such forfeitures and costs by
imprisonment in the County Jail for Winnebago County for a period not to exceed 60 days
or loss of driving provisions as provided by applicable state law. Each day of violation shall
constitute a separate and distinct offense.
(B) General Penalty
Any contracting plumber, or master or journeyman plumber, drain-layer, property owner or other
person who shall violate any of the provisions of this chapter or who shall install or allow to be
installed any plumbing or drainage in this city contrary to the provisions of this chapter, shall,
where no other penalty is specifically provided, be punished by a fine of not less than Seventy-five
Dollars ($75.00) nor more than Five Hundred Dollars ($500.00), plus the costs of prosecution and in
default of payment therefor, by imprisonment in the County Jail until such fine and costs are paid,
not exceeding thirty (30) days. Each day of such violation shall constitute a separate offense.