Athens City Code

Pursuant to authority granted by T.C.A. §§ 6-54-501 through 6-54-506 and for the purpose of regulating plumbing installations, including alterations, repairs, equipment, appliances, fixtures, fittings, and the appurtenances thereto, within or without the city, when such plumbing is or is to be connected with the city water and sewer system, the International Plumbing Code, 2021 edition, as prepared and adopted by the International Code Council, is adopted and incorporated by reference as part of this Code and is hereinafter referred to as the plumbing code.

(Code 1972, § 4-201; Code 1995, § 12-201; Ord. No. 836, § 2, 10-21-1997; Ord. No. 960, 7-17-2007; Ord. No. 1008, 8-21-2012; Ord. No. 1058, § 3, 1-17-2017; Ord. No. 1105, § 3, 12-21-2021)

1. (1) When the plumbing code refers to the "chief appointing authority," or the "administrative authority," it shall be deemed to be a reference to the city manager.
2. (2) When the city engineer, engineering department, plumbing official, or inspector is named or referred to, it means the person appointed or designated by the city manager to administer and enforce the provisions of the plumbing code.

(Code 1972, § 4-202; Code 1995, § 12-202)

Pursuant to the requirements of T.C.A. § 6-54-502, one copy of the plumbing code has been placed on file in the city manager's office and shall be kept there for the use and inspection of the public.

(Code 1972, § 4-203; Code 1995, § 12-203)

It is unlawful for any person to violate or fail to comply with any provision of the plumbing code as herein adopted by reference and modified. Furthermore, the plumbing official may discontinue or refuse water service to any premises where the plumbing does not comply with this chapter and/or the plumbing code.

(Code 1972, § 4-204; Code 1995, § 12-204)