16 Del. Admin. Code § 4455-3.0

Current through Register Vol. 28, No. 7, January 1, 2025

Section 4455-3.0 - Miscellaneous Provisions for the DE Division of Public Health

3.1 Procedures for License. Every person desiring to register as a master plumber engaged in the business of plumbing in the State of Delaware shall file an application with the Delaware Division of Professional Regulation.

3.2 Permission for a variance. Upon receipt of a written application for a variance, the Code Official may recommend granting written permission to vary from particular provisions set forth in these Regulations, when the extent of the variation is clearly specified and it is documented to the satisfaction of the Secretary of the Delaware Department of Health and Social Services or his/her appointed designee's that:

3.2.1 Such variation is necessary to obtain a beneficial use of an existing facility;

3.2.2 The variation is necessary to prevent a practical difficulty or unnecessary hardship; and

3.2.3 Appropriate alternative measures have been taken to protect the health and safety of the public and assure that the purpose of the provisions from which the variation is sought will be observed.

3.3 Time for recommendation. Within thirty (30) business days of the receipt of a written application for a variance, the Code Official shall recommend either: granting the variance, denying the variance or requesting further information from the applicant.

3.4 Appeal of denial. If the applicant has been denied a variance upon the recommendation of the Code Official, the applicant may appeal the decision by filing a written Notice of Appeal to the Secretary of the Delaware Department of Health and Social Services, or his/her designee.

3.5 Private Sewage Code. The private sewage code is regulated by the Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control.

16 Del. Admin. Code § 4455-3.0

26 DE Reg. 110( 8/1/2022) (Final)