Connecticut Administrative Code
Title 29 - Public Safety and State Police
262 - Building Official Licensure
Section 29-262-9b - Plumbing inspector duties and minimum qualifications
Universal Citation: CT Reg of State Agencies 29-262-9b
Current through September 9, 2024
(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.
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