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2006 South Dakota Code - 36-25-1 — Definition of terms.
36-25-1. Definition of terms. Terms used in this chapter mean:
(1) "Commission," the State Plumbing
Commission created by this chapter;
(2) "Plumber," any person other than a
plumbing contractor who, as that person's principal occupation, is
engaged as an employee of, or otherwise working under, the
direction of a plumbing contractor in the installation of plumbing,
and who is lawfully qualified and registered as a plumber pursuant
to the provisions of this chapter;
(3) "Plumber's apprentice," any person
other than a plumber or plumbing contractor who is engaged in
working as an employee of a plumbing contractor under the immediate
and personal supervision of either a plumbing contractor or plumber
in learning and assisting in the installation of
plumbing;
(4) "Plumbing," the practice of, and the
furnishing and the use of materials and fixtures in the
installation, extension, and alteration of all piping, fixtures,
appliances, and appurtenances in connection with sanitary drainage
or storm drainage facilities, the venting system and the public
water supply systems, within or adjacent to any building,
structure, or conveyance. The term includes the installation,
extension, or alterations of the storm-water, liquid waste, or
sewerage and water-supply systems of any premises to their
connection with any point of public disposal, or other regulated
terminal;
(5) "Plumbing contractor," any person
qualified and skilled in the planning, superintending, and the
practical installation of plumbing, and otherwise qualified and
registered to contract for plumbing installations and conduct the
business of plumbing, and familiar with the laws and rules
governing plumbing;
(6) "Plumbing installation certificate,"
the certificate issued for each installation or occurrence by the
commission that authorizes a person to perform
plumbing;
(7) "Plumbing repair work," repairs to
keep plumbing in an existing state including repair and replacement
of faucets, valves in existing systems, repair of leaks in existing
water and waste systems, replacement of damaged water closet and
lavatory fixtures if it does not involve changes in rough-in,
replacement of temperature and pressure relief valves on existing
systems, or cleaning of sewer lines. Plumbing repair work does not
include cutting into or extending water or waste lines or rough-in
for new plumbing work of any kind.
Source: SL 1970, ch 222, § 1; SL 2003, ch 206, § 1; SL 2003, ch 207, § 1.
Source: SL 1970, ch 222, § 1; SL 2003, ch 206, § 1; SL 2003, ch 207, § 1.
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