ASSE 5140 cheat sheet

The plumbing code governs potable water supply, fixtures, drainage, waste, and venting; the mechanical code governs HVAC, refrigeration, and combustion air and venting.

Permits are required before installing, altering, replacing, or repairing plumbing or mechanical systems, except for minor repair and maintenance expressly exempted by the code.

Code editions are adopted by local ordinance; the edition and local amendments in force at permit issuance control the installation.

A code official may approve alternative materials or methods when they are equivalent in quality, strength, effectiveness, fire resistance, durability, and safety.

Materials must be listed and labeled by an approved agency where the code requires listing; field-fabricated components require approval before installation.

Existing systems may remain if they were lawful when installed, but altered or replaced portions must comply with the current code.

Work must be performed by licensed contractors or registered apprentices under supervision as defined by state or local licensing law.

Structural, electrical, and fire protection requirements are coordinated through separate permits and separate inspections even when part of one project.

An air gap is the only nonmechanical backflow preventer; the minimum separation is twice the effective diameter of the supply pipe, and never less than 1 inch.

A reduced pressure principle backflow preventer protects against both backsiphonage and backpressure and must be installed with no bypass and no downstream connection.

A double check valve assembly protects against backsiphonage and low-hazard backpressure only; it is not approved for high-hazard connections.

A pressure vacuum breaker protects against backsiphonage only, must be installed at least 12 inches above the highest downstream outlet, and cannot be used where backpressure exists.

An atmospheric vacuum breaker may not be subjected to continuous pressure for more than 12 hours in any 24-hour period and must be installed at least 6 inches above the highest outlet.

A hose bibb vacuum breaker is a non-testable device for low-hazard, temporary connections and must not be under continuous pressure.

Testable assemblies require annual testing by a certified tester, and results are filed with the water purveyor or authority having jurisdiction.

Cross-connections are controlled by containment at the service connection and by isolation at the fixture or appliance; high-hazard premises require containment protection.

Minimum static pressure at a fixture under flow is typically 8 psi for a flush tank water closet and 15 psi for a flushometer valve; residual pressure at the meter commonly must be at least 20 psi.

Pressure exceeding 80 psi in the distribution system requires a pressure-reducing valve with an approved strainer and a thermal expansion control device.

Water service pipe size is determined from the developed length, elevation difference, available pressure, and total fixture-unit demand using the code sizing tables.

Fixture units are assigned by fixture type and occupancy; convert fixture units to probable demand in gallons per minute using the code demand curve before sizing pipe.

Developed length includes the actual pipe run plus equivalent lengths for fittings and valves; use the longest run from the meter to the farthest outlet.

A water heater requires a thermal expansion tank or equivalent control when a check valve, backflow preventer, or pressure-reducing valve creates a closed system.

Water distribution piping must be protected from freezing and supported at intervals specified by the code for the pipe material and size.

Hot and cold water piping is identified by color, tagging, or marking; underground service lines require the code-specified burial depth and bedding.

The drainage system is sized by drainage fixture units converted to pipe diameter using the code tables; slope is typically 1/4 inch per foot for pipes 2-1/2 inches and smaller and 1/8 inch per foot for larger pipes.

A trap is required for each fixture except those with integral traps, and each trap must have a developed length of at least two pipe diameters and no more than four pipe diameters.

A vent stack must extend at least 6 inches above the roof, and the vent terminal must be at least 10 feet from a property line, air intake, or operable window.

A fixture trap may not be double-trapped, and a trap arm may not exceed the distance allowed by the code for its diameter before venting.

A cleanout is required at the base of each soil or waste stack, at the end of each horizontal drain line, and at intervals not exceeding 100 feet in horizontal runs.

A backwater valve is required where a fixture drain is subject to backflow from a public sewer or drainage system, and it must be accessible for maintenance.

A vent must be provided for every trap; an unvented trap is a code violation because it permits siphonage and sewer gas entry.

A building drain extends to the building sewer, and the building sewer connects to the public sewer or private disposal system; the building drain is the portion inside the foundation wall.

Water closets must be listed to the applicable standard and, in new construction, must meet the maximum flush volume of 1.6 gallons per flush.

Showerheads and lavatory faucets are limited to a maximum flow rate of 2.5 gallons per minute at 80 psi, and kitchen faucets to 2.2 gallons per minute.

A water heater must be equipped with a temperature and pressure relief valve, and the discharge pipe must terminate within 6 inches of the floor or outside the building.

A temperature and pressure relief valve may not be capped, plugged, or reduced in size, and the discharge must flow by gravity with no traps or valves.

A water heater installed in a garage must be elevated so the ignition source is at least 18 inches above the floor, unless it is listed as flammable-vapor ignition resistant.

Fixtures must be accessible for cleaning and, where required, for use; a water closet may not be installed in a closet or a room opening only into a bedroom.

A fixture may not be set less than 15 inches from a side wall to the centerline of a water closet and must have at least 21 inches of clearance in front.

Expansion tanks are required on closed systems, and water heaters must be anchored or strapped where seismic bracing is required by the code.

Plan review checks fixture count, fixture-unit calculations, pipe sizing, vent sizing, backflow protection, and compliance with the adopted code edition.

A water distribution system is tested at working pressure or at least 50 psi for at least 60 minutes with no drop in pressure.

A drainage and vent system is tested with water or air; the water test requires a 10-foot head above the highest fitting, and the air test requires 5 psi for at least 15 minutes.

A building sewer is tested by filling the line with water to the level of the street or to the top of the highest stack, whichever is lower.

Rough-in inspection occurs before piping is covered; final inspection occurs after fixtures and equipment are installed and tested.

A permit is valid for the period set by the code, and work must begin within the required time or the permit expires and must be renewed.

A code official may issue a notice of violation and stop-work order for work performed without a permit or in violation of the code.

Test results and inspection records are retained and made available to the authority having jurisdiction on request.

A stop-work order is issued in writing and remains in effect until the code official confirms that the violation has been corrected.

A notice of violation identifies the code section, the required corrective action, and the deadline for compliance.

A board of appeals hears challenges to code official determinations and may grant variances where strict compliance would cause undue hardship.

Unsafe conditions, including an imminent hazard to life or health, may be abated or the premises ordered vacated without prior notice.

Penalties for code violations are set by statute or ordinance and may include fines, permit revocation, or injunctive relief.

Confined-space entry, fall protection, and lockout/tagout rules apply during plumbing and mechanical work, and the code official may require a safety plan.

A code official may enter premises to inspect at reasonable times and must present credentials; refusal of entry may be enforced through legal process.

Records of permits, inspections, and certificates of occupancy are public records maintained by the authority having jurisdiction.

The plumbing code governs potable water supply, fixtures, drainage, waste, and venting; the mechanical code governs HVAC, refrigeration, and combustion air and venting.

Permits are required before installing, altering, replacing, or repairing plumbing or mechanical systems, except for minor repair and maintenance expressly exempted by the code.

Code editions are adopted by local ordinance; the edition and local amendments in force at permit issuance control the installation.

A code official may approve alternative materials or methods when they are equivalent in quality, strength, effectiveness, fire resistance, durability, and safety.

Materials must be listed and labeled by an approved agency where the code requires listing; field-fabricated components require approval before installation.

Existing systems may remain if they were lawful when installed, but altered or replaced portions must comply with the current code.

Work must be performed by licensed contractors or registered apprentices under supervision as defined by state or local licensing law.

Structural, electrical, and fire protection requirements are coordinated through separate permits and separate inspections even when part of one project.

An air gap is the only nonmechanical backflow preventer; the minimum separation is twice the effective diameter of the supply pipe, and never less than 1 inch.

A reduced pressure principle backflow preventer protects against both backsiphonage and backpressure and must be installed with no bypass and no downstream connection.

A double check valve assembly protects against backsiphonage and low-hazard backpressure only; it is not approved for high-hazard connections.

A pressure vacuum breaker protects against backsiphonage only, must be installed at least 12 inches above the highest downstream outlet, and cannot be used where backpressure exists.

An atmospheric vacuum breaker may not be subjected to continuous pressure for more than 12 hours in any 24-hour period and must be installed at least 6 inches above the highest outlet.

A hose bibb vacuum breaker is a non-testable device for low-hazard, temporary connections and must not be under continuous pressure.

Testable assemblies require annual testing by a certified tester, and results are filed with the water purveyor or authority having jurisdiction.

Cross-connections are controlled by containment at the service connection and by isolation at the fixture or appliance; high-hazard premises require containment protection.

Minimum static pressure at a fixture under flow is typically 8 psi for a flush tank water closet and 15 psi for a flushometer valve; residual pressure at the meter commonly must be at least 20 psi.

Pressure exceeding 80 psi in the distribution system requires a pressure-reducing valve with an approved strainer and a thermal expansion control device.

Water service pipe size is determined from the developed length, elevation difference, available pressure, and total fixture-unit demand using the code sizing tables.

Fixture units are assigned by fixture type and occupancy; convert fixture units to probable demand in gallons per minute using the code demand curve before sizing pipe.

Developed length includes the actual pipe run plus equivalent lengths for fittings and valves; use the longest run from the meter to the farthest outlet.

A water heater requires a thermal expansion tank or equivalent control when a check valve, backflow preventer, or pressure-reducing valve creates a closed system.

Water distribution piping must be protected from freezing and supported at intervals specified by the code for the pipe material and size.

Hot and cold water piping is identified by color, tagging, or marking; underground service lines require the code-specified burial depth and bedding.

The drainage system is sized by drainage fixture units converted to pipe diameter using the code tables; slope is typically 1/4 inch per foot for pipes 2-1/2 inches and smaller and 1/8 inch per foot for larger pipes.

A trap is required for each fixture except those with integral traps, and each trap must have a developed length of at least two pipe diameters and no more than four pipe diameters.

A vent stack must extend at least 6 inches above the roof, and the vent terminal must be at least 10 feet from a property line, air intake, or operable window.

A fixture trap may not be double-trapped, and a trap arm may not exceed the distance allowed by the code for its diameter before venting.

A cleanout is required at the base of each soil or waste stack, at the end of each horizontal drain line, and at intervals not exceeding 100 feet in horizontal runs.

A backwater valve is required where a fixture drain is subject to backflow from a public sewer or drainage system, and it must be accessible for maintenance.

A vent must be provided for every trap; an unvented trap is a code violation because it permits siphonage and sewer gas entry.

A building drain extends to the building sewer, and the building sewer connects to the public sewer or private disposal system; the building drain is the portion inside the foundation wall.

Water closets must be listed to the applicable standard and, in new construction, must meet the maximum flush volume of 1.6 gallons per flush.

Showerheads and lavatory faucets are limited to a maximum flow rate of 2.5 gallons per minute at 80 psi, and kitchen faucets to 2.2 gallons per minute.

A water heater must be equipped with a temperature and pressure relief valve, and the discharge pipe must terminate within 6 inches of the floor or outside the building.

A temperature and pressure relief valve may not be capped, plugged, or reduced in size, and the discharge must flow by gravity with no traps or valves.

A water heater installed in a garage must be elevated so the ignition source is at least 18 inches above the floor, unless it is listed as flammable-vapor ignition resistant.

Fixtures must be accessible for cleaning and, where required, for use; a water closet may not be installed in a closet or a room opening only into a bedroom.

A fixture may not be set less than 15 inches from a side wall to the centerline of a water closet and must have at least 21 inches of clearance in front.

Expansion tanks are required on closed systems, and water heaters must be anchored or strapped where seismic bracing is required by the code.

Plan review checks fixture count, fixture-unit calculations, pipe sizing, vent sizing, backflow protection, and compliance with the adopted code edition.

A water distribution system is tested at working pressure or at least 50 psi for at least 60 minutes with no drop in pressure.

A drainage and vent system is tested with water or air; the water test requires a 10-foot head above the highest fitting, and the air test requires 5 psi for at least 15 minutes.

A building sewer is tested by filling the line with water to the level of the street or to the top of the highest stack, whichever is lower.

Rough-in inspection occurs before piping is covered; final inspection occurs after fixtures and equipment are installed and tested.

A permit is valid for the period set by the code, and work must begin within the required time or the permit expires and must be renewed.

A code official may issue a notice of violation and stop-work order for work performed without a permit or in violation of the code.

Test results and inspection records are retained and made available to the authority having jurisdiction on request.

A stop-work order is issued in writing and remains in effect until the code official confirms that the violation has been corrected.

A notice of violation identifies the code section, the required corrective action, and the deadline for compliance.

A board of appeals hears challenges to code official determinations and may grant variances where strict compliance would cause undue hardship.

Unsafe conditions, including an imminent hazard to life or health, may be abated or the premises ordered vacated without prior notice.

Penalties for code violations are set by statute or ordinance and may include fines, permit revocation, or injunctive relief.

Confined-space entry, fall protection, and lockout/tagout rules apply during plumbing and mechanical work, and the code official may require a safety plan.

A code official may enter premises to inspect at reasonable times and must present credentials; refusal of entry may be enforced through legal process.

Records of permits, inspections, and certificates of occupancy are public records maintained by the authority having jurisdiction.

The plumbing code governs potable water supply, fixtures, drainage, waste, and venting; the mechanical code governs HVAC, refrigeration, and combustion air and venting.

Permits are required before installing, altering, replacing, or repairing plumbing or mechanical systems, except for minor repair and maintenance expressly exempted by the code.

Code editions are adopted by local ordinance; the edition and local amendments in force at permit issuance control the installation.

A code official may approve alternative materials or methods when they are equivalent in quality, strength, effectiveness, fire resistance, durability, and safety.

Materials must be listed and labeled by an approved agency where the code requires listing; field-fabricated components require approval before installation.

Existing systems may remain if they were lawful when installed, but altered or replaced portions must comply with the current code.

Work must be performed by licensed contractors or registered apprentices under supervision as defined by state or local licensing law.

Structural, electrical, and fire protection requirements are coordinated through separate permits and separate inspections even when part of one project.

An air gap is the only nonmechanical backflow preventer; the minimum separation is twice the effective diameter of the supply pipe, and never less than 1 inch.

A reduced pressure principle backflow preventer protects against both backsiphonage and backpressure and must be installed with no bypass and no downstream connection.

A double check valve assembly protects against backsiphonage and low-hazard backpressure only; it is not approved for high-hazard connections.

A pressure vacuum breaker protects against backsiphonage only, must be installed at least 12 inches above the highest downstream outlet, and cannot be used where backpressure exists.

An atmospheric vacuum breaker may not be subjected to continuous pressure for more than 12 hours in any 24-hour period and must be installed at least 6 inches above the highest outlet.

A hose bibb vacuum breaker is a non-testable device for low-hazard, temporary connections and must not be under continuous pressure.

Testable assemblies require annual testing by a certified tester, and results are filed with the water purveyor or authority having jurisdiction.

Cross-connections are controlled by containment at the service connection and by isolation at the fixture or appliance; high-hazard premises require containment protection.

Minimum static pressure at a fixture under flow is typically 8 psi for a flush tank water closet and 15 psi for a flushometer valve; residual pressure at the meter commonly must be at least 20 psi.

Pressure exceeding 80 psi in the distribution system requires a pressure-reducing valve with an approved strainer and a thermal expansion control device.

Water service pipe size is determined from the developed length, elevation difference, available pressure, and total fixture-unit demand using the code sizing tables.

Fixture units are assigned by fixture type and occupancy; convert fixture units to probable demand in gallons per minute using the code demand curve before sizing pipe.

Developed length includes the actual pipe run plus equivalent lengths for fittings and valves; use the longest run from the meter to the farthest outlet.

A water heater requires a thermal expansion tank or equivalent control when a check valve, backflow preventer, or pressure-reducing valve creates a closed system.

Water distribution piping must be protected from freezing and supported at intervals specified by the code for the pipe material and size.

Hot and cold water piping is identified by color, tagging, or marking; underground service lines require the code-specified burial depth and bedding.

The drainage system is sized by drainage fixture units converted to pipe diameter using the code tables; slope is typically 1/4 inch per foot for pipes 2-1/2 inches and smaller and 1/8 inch per foot for larger pipes.

A trap is required for each fixture except those with integral traps, and each trap must have a developed length of at least two pipe diameters and no more than four pipe diameters.

A vent stack must extend at least 6 inches above the roof, and the vent terminal must be at least 10 feet from a property line, air intake, or operable window.

A fixture trap may not be double-trapped, and a trap arm may not exceed the distance allowed by the code for its diameter before venting.

A cleanout is required at the base of each soil or waste stack, at the end of each horizontal drain line, and at intervals not exceeding 100 feet in horizontal runs.

A backwater valve is required where a fixture drain is subject to backflow from a public sewer or drainage system, and it must be accessible for maintenance.

A vent must be provided for every trap; an unvented trap is a code violation because it permits siphonage and sewer gas entry.

A building drain extends to the building sewer, and the building sewer connects to the public sewer or private disposal system; the building drain is the portion inside the foundation wall.

Water closets must be listed to the applicable standard and, in new construction, must meet the maximum flush volume of 1.6 gallons per flush.

Showerheads and lavatory faucets are limited to a maximum flow rate of 2.5 gallons per minute at 80 psi, and kitchen faucets to 2.2 gallons per minute.

A water heater must be equipped with a temperature and pressure relief valve, and the discharge pipe must terminate within 6 inches of the floor or outside the building.

A temperature and pressure relief valve may not be capped, plugged, or reduced in size, and the discharge must flow by gravity with no traps or valves.

A water heater installed in a garage must be elevated so the ignition source is at least 18 inches above the floor, unless it is listed as flammable-vapor ignition resistant.

Fixtures must be accessible for cleaning and, where required, for use; a water closet may not be installed in a closet or a room opening only into a bedroom.

A fixture may not be set less than 15 inches from a side wall to the centerline of a water closet and must have at least 21 inches of clearance in front.

Expansion tanks are required on closed systems, and water heaters must be anchored or strapped where seismic bracing is required by the code.

Plan review checks fixture count, fixture-unit calculations, pipe sizing, vent sizing, backflow protection, and compliance with the adopted code edition.

A water distribution system is tested at working pressure or at least 50 psi for at least 60 minutes with no drop in pressure.

A drainage and vent system is tested with water or air; the water test requires a 10-foot head above the highest fitting, and the air test requires 5 psi for at least 15 minutes.

A building sewer is tested by filling the line with water to the level of the street or to the top of the highest stack, whichever is lower.

Rough-in inspection occurs before piping is covered; final inspection occurs after fixtures and equipment are installed and tested.

A permit is valid for the period set by the code, and work must begin within the required time or the permit expires and must be renewed.

A code official may issue a notice of violation and stop-work order for work performed without a permit or in violation of the code.

Test results and inspection records are retained and made available to the authority having jurisdiction on request.

A stop-work order is issued in writing and remains in effect until the code official confirms that the violation has been corrected.

A notice of violation identifies the code section, the required corrective action, and the deadline for compliance.

A board of appeals hears challenges to code official determinations and may grant variances where strict compliance would cause undue hardship.

Unsafe conditions, including an imminent hazard to life or health, may be abated or the premises ordered vacated without prior notice.

Penalties for code violations are set by statute or ordinance and may include fines, permit revocation, or injunctive relief.

Confined-space entry, fall protection, and lockout/tagout rules apply during plumbing and mechanical work, and the code official may require a safety plan.

A code official may enter premises to inspect at reasonable times and must present credentials; refusal of entry may be enforced through legal process.

Records of permits, inspections, and certificates of occupancy are public records maintained by the authority having jurisdiction.

The plumbing code governs potable water supply, fixtures, drainage, waste, and venting; the mechanical code governs HVAC, refrigeration, and combustion air and venting.

Permits are required before installing, altering, replacing, or repairing plumbing or mechanical systems, except for minor repair and maintenance expressly exempted by the code.

Code editions are adopted by local ordinance; the edition and local amendments in force at permit issuance control the installation.

A code official may approve alternative materials or methods when they are equivalent in quality, strength, effectiveness, fire resistance, durability, and safety.

Materials must be listed and labeled by an approved agency where the code requires listing; field-fabricated components require approval before installation.

Existing systems may remain if they were lawful when installed, but altered or replaced portions must comply with the current code.

Work must be performed by licensed contractors or registered apprentices under supervision as defined by state or local licensing law.

Structural, electrical, and fire protection requirements are coordinated through separate permits and separate inspections even when part of one project.

An air gap is the only nonmechanical backflow preventer; the minimum separation is twice the effective diameter of the supply pipe, and never less than 1 inch.

A reduced pressure principle backflow preventer protects against both backsiphonage and backpressure and must be installed with no bypass and no downstream connection.

A double check valve assembly protects against backsiphonage and low-hazard backpressure only; it is not approved for high-hazard connections.

A pressure vacuum breaker protects against backsiphonage only, must be installed at least 12 inches above the highest downstream outlet, and cannot be used where backpressure exists.

An atmospheric vacuum breaker may not be subjected to continuous pressure for more than 12 hours in any 24-hour period and must be installed at least 6 inches above the highest outlet.

A hose bibb vacuum breaker is a non-testable device for low-hazard, temporary connections and must not be under continuous pressure.

Testable assemblies require annual testing by a certified tester, and results are filed with the water purveyor or authority having jurisdiction.

Cross-connections are controlled by containment at the service connection and by isolation at the fixture or appliance; high-hazard premises require containment protection.

Minimum static pressure at a fixture under flow is typically 8 psi for a flush tank water closet and 15 psi for a flushometer valve; residual pressure at the meter commonly must be at least 20 psi.

Pressure exceeding 80 psi in the distribution system requires a pressure-reducing valve with an approved strainer and a thermal expansion control device.

Water service pipe size is determined from the developed length, elevation difference, available pressure, and total fixture-unit demand using the code sizing tables.

Fixture units are assigned by fixture type and occupancy; convert fixture units to probable demand in gallons per minute using the code demand curve before sizing pipe.

Developed length includes the actual pipe run plus equivalent lengths for fittings and valves; use the longest run from the meter to the farthest outlet.

A water heater requires a thermal expansion tank or equivalent control when a check valve, backflow preventer, or pressure-reducing valve creates a closed system.

Water distribution piping must be protected from freezing and supported at intervals specified by the code for the pipe material and size.

Hot and cold water piping is identified by color, tagging, or marking; underground service lines require the code-specified burial depth and bedding.

The drainage system is sized by drainage fixture units converted to pipe diameter using the code tables; slope is typically 1/4 inch per foot for pipes 2-1/2 inches and smaller and 1/8 inch per foot for larger pipes.

A trap is required for each fixture except those with integral traps, and each trap must have a developed length of at least two pipe diameters and no more than four pipe diameters.

A vent stack must extend at least 6 inches above the roof, and the vent terminal must be at least 10 feet from a property line, air intake, or operable window.

A fixture trap may not be double-trapped, and a trap arm may not exceed the distance allowed by the code for its diameter before venting.

A cleanout is required at the base of each soil or waste stack, at the end of each horizontal drain line, and at intervals not exceeding 100 feet in horizontal runs.

A backwater valve is required where a fixture drain is subject to backflow from a public sewer or drainage system, and it must be accessible for maintenance.

A vent must be provided for every trap; an unvented trap is a code violation because it permits siphonage and sewer gas entry.

A building drain extends to the building sewer, and the building sewer connects to the public sewer or private disposal system; the building drain is the portion inside the foundation wall.

Water closets must be listed to the applicable standard and, in new construction, must meet the maximum flush volume of 1.6 gallons per flush.

Showerheads and lavatory faucets are limited to a maximum flow rate of 2.5 gallons per minute at 80 psi, and kitchen faucets to 2.2 gallons per minute.

A water heater must be equipped with a temperature and pressure relief valve, and the discharge pipe must terminate within 6 inches of the floor or outside the building.

A temperature and pressure relief valve may not be capped, plugged, or reduced in size, and the discharge must flow by gravity with no traps or valves.

A water heater installed in a garage must be elevated so the ignition source is at least 18 inches above the floor, unless it is listed as flammable-vapor ignition resistant.

Fixtures must be accessible for cleaning and, where required, for use; a water closet may not be installed in a closet or a room opening only into a bedroom.

A fixture may not be set less than 15 inches from a side wall to the centerline of a water closet and must have at least 21 inches of clearance in front.

Expansion tanks are required on closed systems, and water heaters must be anchored or strapped where seismic bracing is required by the code.

Plan review checks fixture count, fixture-unit calculations, pipe sizing, vent sizing, backflow protection, and compliance with the adopted code edition.

A water distribution system is tested at working pressure or at least 50 psi for at least 60 minutes with no drop in pressure.

A drainage and vent system is tested with water or air; the water test requires a 10-foot head above the highest fitting, and the air test requires 5 psi for at least 15 minutes.

A building sewer is tested by filling the line with water to the level of the street or to the top of the highest stack, whichever is lower.

Rough-in inspection occurs before piping is covered; final inspection occurs after fixtures and equipment are installed and tested.

A permit is valid for the period set by the code, and work must begin within the required time or the permit expires and must be renewed.

A code official may issue a notice of violation and stop-work order for work performed without a permit or in violation of the code.

Test results and inspection records are retained and made available to the authority having jurisdiction on request.

A stop-work order is issued in writing and remains in effect until the code official confirms that the violation has been corrected.

A notice of violation identifies the code section, the required corrective action, and the deadline for compliance.

A board of appeals hears challenges to code official determinations and may grant variances where strict compliance would cause undue hardship.

Unsafe conditions, including an imminent hazard to life or health, may be abated or the premises ordered vacated without prior notice.

Penalties for code violations are set by statute or ordinance and may include fines, permit revocation, or injunctive relief.

Confined-space entry, fall protection, and lockout/tagout rules apply during plumbing and mechanical work, and the code official may require a safety plan.

A code official may enter premises to inspect at reasonable times and must present credentials; refusal of entry may be enforced through legal process.

Records of permits, inspections, and certificates of occupancy are public records maintained by the authority having jurisdiction.