Minnesota Administrative Rules
Agency 222 - Plumbing Board
Chapter 4714 - PLUMBING CODE
Part 4714.0203 - TERMS DEFINED BEGINNING WITH A

Subpart 1. Added definitions.

UPC section 203.0 is modified by adding the following definition:

Administrative Authority - Means the commissioner.

Exception: When a governmental subdivision adopts and maintains a comprehensive plumbing enforcement program that is conducted by personnel who are knowledgeable about plumbing installation requirements, and includes enforcement of all code provisions including materials, methods, inspection, and testing, the administrative authority shall be the governing body of the adopting unit of government or a duly designated representative of the governing body who is either an employee of the governing body or a person working under contract with the governing body.

Subp. 2. Amended definitions.

UPC section 203.0 is modified by amending the following definitions:

Approved - Means approval by the administrative authority, pursuant to the Minnesota Plumbing Code, by reason of inspection, investigation, or testing; accepted principles; computer simulations; research reports; or testing performed by a nationally recognized testing laboratory.

Authority Having Jurisdiction - Unless otherwise specified in this code, the term Authority Having Jurisdiction has the same meaning as administrative authority.