WILLIAM DONALD SCHAEFER, Governor                   Ch. 647

Subsection (b) of this section is new language added
to ensure that plumbing services provided in a State
building comply with the State Plumbing Code.

As to plumbing work provided in a State building on or

before June 30, 1991, see § 14(b) of Ch. ____, Acts of

1988.

Defined terms: "Person" § 1-101
"Provide plumbing services" § 3-101
"State Plumbing Code" § 3-101

3-5,03. PLUMBING INSPECTORS.

(A)  QUALIFICATION.

EACH INDIVIDUAL WHOM THE STATE, A COUNTY, OR A LOCAL
GOVERNMENT APPOINTS OR EMPLOYS AS A PLUMBING INSPECTOR SHALL:

(1)  EACH YEAR ATTEND A CONTINUING EDUCATION COURSE
THAT THE BOARD OR, WITH THE APPROVAL OF THE BOARD, A COUNTY OR
LOCAL GOVERNMENT CONDUCTS; AND

(2)  MEET MINIMUM STANDARDS THAT ARE:

(I)  ADEQUATELY ENSURE THAT THE PLUMBING
INSPECTOR IS QUALIFIED TO INSPECT IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE STATE
PLUMBING CODE;

(II) ARE ESTABLISHED:

1. BY THE COUNTY OR LOCAL GOVERNMENT IN
CONSULTATION WITH THE BOARD; OR

2. IF THERE IS NO STANDARD ESTABLISHED BY
THE COUNTY OR LOCAL GOVERNMENT, BY THE BOARD; AND

(II) (III) ARE ADMINISTERED:

1.  FOR A COUNTY OR LOCAL GOVERNMENT
INSPECTOR, BY THE COUNTY OR LOCAL GOVERNMENT THAT APPOINTS OR
EMPLOYS THE INSPECTORS; AND

2.  FOR A STATE INSPECTOR, BY THE STATE.

(B)  CONFLICT OF INTEREST.

AN INDIVIDUAL MAY NOT HAVE ANY FINANCIAL INTEREST IN ANY
PLUMBING BUSINESS WHILE EMPLOYED BY THE STATE, A COUNTY, OR ANY
LOCAL GOVERNMENT AS A PLUMBING INSPECTOR.

(C)  INACTIVE STATUS; IDENTIFICATION CARD.

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