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Int 0429-2024
| * | Pierina Ana Sanchez | | | Scope of gas piping systems inspections, ordinary plumbing work, reestablishing the plumbing and fire suppression piping contractor license board, emergency work, and seizure. | Introduction | This bill would require the inspecting entity of a periodic gas piping inspection be either a licensed master plumber or a licensed journeyman plumber working under the direct supervision of a licensed master plumber. This bill would also amend the scope of gas piping inspections, requiring inspections to include the point of connection with gas appliances, and would change the definition of ordinary plumbing work to include the replacement of gas furnaces, household gas appliances, and gas appliance connectors. This bill would also amend certain requirements for the plumbing industry. Specifically, this bill would: i) reinstate the plumbing and fire suppression license board, ii) amend the definition of emergency work to allow the repair of a plumbing system to protect the public from an unsafe condition or restore water to a building or dwelling unit; and iii) expand the Department of Building’s ability to seize equipment used for unlicensed work. | Hearing Held by Committee | |
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Int 0429-2024
| * | Pierina Ana Sanchez | | | Scope of gas piping systems inspections, ordinary plumbing work, reestablishing the plumbing and fire suppression piping contractor license board, emergency work, and seizure. | Introduction | This bill would require the inspecting entity of a periodic gas piping inspection be either a licensed master plumber or a licensed journeyman plumber working under the direct supervision of a licensed master plumber. This bill would also amend the scope of gas piping inspections, requiring inspections to include the point of connection with gas appliances, and would change the definition of ordinary plumbing work to include the replacement of gas furnaces, household gas appliances, and gas appliance connectors. This bill would also amend certain requirements for the plumbing industry. Specifically, this bill would: i) reinstate the plumbing and fire suppression license board, ii) amend the definition of emergency work to allow the repair of a plumbing system to protect the public from an unsafe condition or restore water to a building or dwelling unit; and iii) expand the Department of Building’s ability to seize equipment used for unlicensed work. | Laid Over by Committee | |
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Int 0925-2024
| * | Farah N. Louis | | | Requiring the inspection of steam radiators in multiple dwellings. | Introduction | This bill would require annual inspections of steam radiators located in apartments where a child under 6 resides and in the common areas of the buildings where such apartments are located. Inspection of a steam radiator would also be required if owner knows or has reason to know about a potential defect or damage of the radiator. The inspection would be conducted by a licensed plumber or someone under the supervision of a licensed plumber. Owners would be required to provide inspection reports, repair or replace any radiators with damage or a defect, and present notice to occupants to determine if a child under 6 resides in each unit. Owners would be liable for civil penalties for failure to comply with these requirements. | Hearing Held by Committee | |
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Int 0925-2024
| * | Farah N. Louis | | | Requiring the inspection of steam radiators in multiple dwellings. | Introduction | This bill would require annual inspections of steam radiators located in apartments where a child under 6 resides and in the common areas of the buildings where such apartments are located. Inspection of a steam radiator would also be required if owner knows or has reason to know about a potential defect or damage of the radiator. The inspection would be conducted by a licensed plumber or someone under the supervision of a licensed plumber. Owners would be required to provide inspection reports, repair or replace any radiators with damage or a defect, and present notice to occupants to determine if a child under 6 resides in each unit. Owners would be liable for civil penalties for failure to comply with these requirements. | Laid Over by Committee | |
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