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Auburn plumbing board outlines homeowner exam, proposes resolution to allow simple fixture replacements
Summary
The City of Auburn plumbing board described its role and membership and previewed a forthcoming resolution that would let residents replace simple fixtures without hiring a master plumber; the board also outlined a $10 homeowner exam that permits limited DIY work.
Seth Jensen, Auburndirector of municipal utilities, told the City Council on Feb. 27 that the citymaintains a plumbing board whose stated mission is "to protect public health, safety and welfare of residents in particular for the installation of laterals to city sanitary storm and portable water main systems." Jensen said the board plans to bring a resolution to council in the coming weeks that would allow residents to replace simple household plumbing fixtures without hiring a city master plumber.
The proposed change would not remove existing permit requirements, Jensen said, but would let homeowners perform certain low-risk tasks themselves. "Right now, it is, believe it…
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