FY 27 Proposed Operating Budget

INSPECTIONS, LICENSES & PERMITS Plumbing Services Cost Center 264000

ORIGIN & PURPOSE: This Division is responsible for reviewing plans and permit applications, issuing permits, master and journeyperson plumbing certificates of registration, master gas fitters certificate of registration, liquid petroleum gas fitters certificate of registration, utility contractor certificate of registration, journey utility certificate of registration, septic installer certificate of registration, journey septic installer certificate of registration, master HVACR certificate of registration, master restricted HVACR certificate of registration, journeyperson HVACR certificate of registration, limited mechanical certificate of registration, and apprentice HVACR certificate of registration. Plumbing, mechanical, gas fitting, storm water and utility work is inspected for compliance with applicable codes for all residential, commercial and industrial construction. This Division enforces the Harford County Plumbing Code, Harford County Mechanical Code and National Fuel Gas Code. Workmanship and code compliance is monitored during construction. New methods of service are coordinated with Harford County Health Department, Maryland Plumbing and Heating Cooling Contractors, Baltimore Gas and Electric and Harford County Utility Contractors Association. This Division also acts as liaison for the Harford County Plumbing Board, HVACR Board and implements local/state requirements governing water saving fixtures, plumbing systems and mechanical systems.

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