Ala. Admin. Code r. 720-X-1-.02

Current through Register Vol. 42, No. 12, September 30, 2024

Section 720-X-1-.02 - Minimum Standards for Installation, Service, and Repair

(1) In the absence of locally adopted codes, or minimum standards for the installation, service, and repair of plumbing, gas, and medical gas, the board, pursuant to its authority under Section 34-37-2(a), Code of Ala. 1975, adopts the following minimum standards for the installation, service, and repair of plumbing, gas, and medical gas for all certified plumbing, gas, and medical gas contractors:

(a) All certified plumbing and gas contractors shall comply with the minimum technical standards required by the 2021 International Residential Code for residential plumbing and gas installations, service, and repairs. The administrative sections in Chapter 1 shall not be applicable. Where there is a conflict between this code and a locally adopted code, this code shall govern.

(b) All certified plumbing contractors shall comply with the minimum standards of the 2021 International Plumbing Code for commercial plumbing installations, service, and repairs.

(c) All certified gas contractors shall comply with the minimum standards of the 2021 International Fuel Gas Code for commercial gas installations, service, and repairs.

(d) All certified medical gas contractors shall comply with the minimum standards of the 2021 International Plumbing Code for Nonflammable Medical Gases and the NFPA 99 for flammable medical gases. Requires certification from NITC or other board approved agency or entity.

Ala. Admin. Code r. 720-X-1-.02

Amended by Alabama Administrative Monthly Volume XXXVI, Issue No. 09, June 29, 2018, eff. 7/29/2018.

Amended by Alabama Administrative Monthly Volume XL, Issue No. 11, August 31, 2022, eff. 10/15/2022.

Author: James M. Morgan

Statutory Authority:Code of Ala. 1975, 34-37-2, as amended.