Section 3 - Licenses, Permits, Inspections, CE Flashcards
A plumbing permit is required for
a new plumbing install
an existing plumbing install if fixture or opening or conductor is to be moved or relocated
a new or replacement house sewer
a new or replacement water service
addition of a backflow prevention device
a new or replacement water heater
A permit is not required for
repair of leaks, cocks, or valves
cleaning out waste or sewer pipes
A permit is issued only to
a licensed master plumber or a homeowner who will perform the work on own residence
If a master plumber representing the company dies, the company shall _______. An interim period starts _______ and lasts ________.
Notify the department within 10 days of death
on the day of death
180 days
Plumbing plans shall be submitted to the Department for review and approval ____ issuance of plumbing permit and should include ___
prior to
a complete plan application form
3 sets of identical plans including a complete floor plan, an isometric plumbing diagram of the DWV and a site utility plan
tests are required on
house sewer and branches from property line to the house drain
house drain and branches
DWV system
inside rain water conductors
final inspection and air tested including complete exclusive of house sewer
Rough in inspection requires that plumbing is not
covered or concealed
Whose responsibility is it to furnish everything necessary for plumbing tests and schedule with the department
the person procuring the plumbing permit
Test required for DWV
10ft head of water or air pressure test of 5psi for 15 min
Test required after plumbing fixtures set
air machine to any suitable opening or outlet and applying pressure equivalent to 1in water column for 15min showing no leaks for forcing of traps indicated by functioning of drum, float, or water column
House sewer shall be tested
by water, air, or smoke with a 4in tee or Y connection at property line
Rain water conductors shall be tested with
water, air, or smoke
Fee for the plumbing exam
150-master
50-for journeyman
How much of a notice before the exam
one week
Passing score on an exam is valid for
3 years
Master plumber license qualifications
- valid journeyman license for min 2 years within the past 5 immediately before app AND actively employed in plumbing under master plumber for min of 2 years
Or hold engineer licence in KY and experienced OR valid plumbing licence out of state for min 2yrs with past 5 OR state without license engaged equivalent to master plumber for min 4 consecutive yrs before app - complete application, proof of passing exam (80%), and $250
Journeyman Plumber license qualifications
- 2 consecutive years experience as apprentice or dept approved course and at least 1 yr experience as apprentice
- application, proof of passing exam (75%)
Prorating license fees min and max
7 to 18 months
License renewal to do
submit renewal fee to Kentucky State Treasurer
250 for master; 60 for journeyman
proof of continuing ed requirements met
proof of insurance 250,000 min
To place Plumbing license in inactive status
inactive fee 125 for master, 30 for journeyman
don’t do plumbing work of license
To reactivate an inactive plumbing license
all normal renewal requirements
plus reactivation fee of 125 for master, 30 for for journeyman
CE hours may carry forward for how long and what is the limit
2 years, limited to 12 hours
How many hours can safety entail for CE required annual credits?
no more than 2
With exceptions, an individual who hold 2 different licenses in same division shall comply with the required annual number or CE hours for
1 licence
1 hour CE is equal to how much class time
50 minutes
If you have an inactive licence, are you required to keep up with CE credits?
No, unless you are ready to reactivate
How many CE hours required prior to license renewal?
6 hours
Plumbing CE courses should relate to one or more of the following topics:
Business, job safety, KY Plumbing Code, subject matter directly related to the plumbing trade
Vehicle used for plumbing business shall be identified how
the master plumber’s KY licence number
letter and numbers not smaller than 3in high, legible, and visible on the outside of the vehicle
All payments should be made to
Kentucky State Treasurer
Permit fee for residential 1 and 2 family units
$50 base plus $14 for each fixture, appliance, opening, water heater or separately needed water and sewer service (if applicable)
Permit fee for other than residential 1&2 family units
$50 base plus $20 for each opening
Permit fee if only 1 domestic water heater installation or replacement in single building
$50
Plumbing permit fee shall be limited to base fee if the work
does not include new installation
is to make corrections or test install made by someone else
takes over plumbing permit
Plumbing permits expire
in 1 year if plumbing work ceases on project
