Alabama Administrative Code Chapter 720-X-1 — Description of the Board

720 Alabama Plumbers and Gas Fitters Examining Board

Ala. Admin. Code r. 720-X-1-.01 Description Of The Board

The Board is a nine (9) member Board appointed by the Governor. The referenced statute describes the organization, general course, method of operation and method of public information. The public may make submissions and requests to the Board in writing through the mailing address:

Alabama Plumbers and Gas Fitters Examining Board 216 Aquarius Dr., Suite 319 Homewood, Alabama 35209

History

• Author: James M. Morgan
• Authority: Code of Ala. 1975, §34-37-2.
• Filed February 6, 1991. Amended: Filed June 14, 2018; effective July 29, 2018. Amended: Published August 31, 2022; effective October 15, 2022.

Ala. Admin. Code r. 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.

History

• Author: James M. Morgan
• Authority: Code of Ala. 1975, 34-37-2, as amended.
• New Rule: Filed June 14, 2018; effective July 29, 2018. Amended: Published August 31, 2022; effective October 15, 2022.

Ala. Admin. Code r. 720-X-1-.03 Compliance

The board may at any time conduct compliance checks via site visit, office visit, or by any other legal means as necessary to determine compliance with the Plumbers and Gas Fitter Examining Board’s laws, and rules, and regulations. The board shall have the authority to inspect records, documents, personnel files, and any other documentation necessary to determine compliance with its laws, rules, and regulations.

History

• Author: James M. Morgan
• Authority: Code of Ala. 1975, 34-37-2, as amended.
• New Rule: Filed June 14, 2018; effective July 29, 2018.