§ 10-118. State licensed responsible master plumber registration.

(a)

License . Before any person shall engage in the business of plumbing within the city, said person shall have a current responsible master plumber's license obtained from the state board of plumbing examiners and the required insurance. The state license shall be registered with the city by submitting the appropriate registration as required by the city.

(b)

Insurance required . Per state law, a political subdivision that requires a responsible master plumber or an agent of a responsible master plumber to obtain a permit before performing plumbing in the political subdivision shall verify through the board's Internet website, or by contacting the board by telephone, that the responsible master plumber has on file with the board a certificate of insurance.

(c)

Communication and ready access .

(1)

Means of communication . Every responsible master plumber doing plumbing work in the city must maintain a bona fide company address and telephone to enable the building official to contact the master plumber in case of a job discrepancy. Any person holding a responsible master plumber license shall report to the building official any change of address and telephone number in order to allow the building official to maintain accurate registration renewal records.

(2)

Master present for business . The responsible master plumber is responsible for the general on-the-job or off-the-job oversight, direction and management of plumbing work and individuals performing plumbing work to fulfill his or her responsibility to the client and employer. In addition, responsible master plumbers licensed by the state, shall be present during construction related to that type of license. "Present" shall mean: on site, in the office, or available to be reached during the times of 7:45 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Central Standard time. Upon request of the building official, the responsible master plumber shall make themselves available to meet on the job site.

(d)

Enforcement . Each locally designated plumbing inspector shall enforce the State Board Licensing Law and Board Rules and municipal ordinances and should file complaints with the board and with local prosecutors. (Chapter 1301, Texas Occupations Code, 22 Texas Administrative Code Chapters 361, 363, 365, and 367).

(e)

Requirements for plumbing companies and responsible mater plumbers . Every responsible master plumber doing plumbing work in the city shall abide by the State Board Licensing Law and Board Rules and municipal ordinances. (Chapter 1301 Occupations Code, 22 Texas Administrative Code Chapters 361, 365, and 367).

(Ord. No. 2018-06-21-0493 , § 1, 6-21-18)