SB 839
Requiring Division of Labor establish separate rules for residential or commercial plumbing
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Bill overview
This bill requires the West Virginia Division of Labor to create separate rules for plumbers working in residential dwellings and commercial buildings or facilities. Currently, the Division of Labor has a single set of rules for all plumbing work. The bill aims to ensure that plumbers performing different types of work have specific standards and procedures applied to them, potentially addressing safety or quality concerns related to each setting. This will be accomplished through revisions to existing code sections regarding definitions and rule-making authority.
Key provisions
- Establishes separate rules for plumbers working in residential dwellings versus commercial buildings.
- Defines ‘plumbing’ to include a broader range of systems and fixtures.
- Updates the definition of ‘plumber’ to include distinctions between journeyman, master, and plumber-in-training licenses.
- Authorizes the Commissioner of Labor to propose rules for legislative approval regarding licensing and enforcement.
- Requires the Commissioner to create rules for testing, licensing, and renewal procedures.
- Specifies that rules must address standards and procedures for plumbers working in residential and commercial settings separately.
- Allows for initial licensure without examination for applicants with demonstrated expertise.
- Provides for reciprocity agreements.
Who is affected
- Plumbers
- Homeowners
- Building Owners
- Commercial Facility Managers
- The Division of Labor
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