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AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND PLUMBING CODE FOR THE CITY OF JONESBORO, ARKANSAS AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
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BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of the City of Jonesboro, Arkansas:
Section 1: That the Code of Ordinances of the City of Jonesboro, Arkansas is hereby amended by adding a section to be numbered 18-11, which said section reads as follows:
The use of non-metallic piping or fittings, are hereby prohibited within the area of inspection jurisdiction of the Plumbing Inspector for the City of Jonesboro, Arkansas. The use of non-metallic piping and fittings is specifically prohibited in the new installation or repair of water supply and drainage systems within or under a building or structure.
Section 2: All ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith are hereby repealed to the extent of said conflict.
Section 3: It is found and declared by the City of Jonesboro that the Plumbing Code for the City of Jonesboro, Arkansas needs to be amended to prohibit non-metallic piping from being used for the repair or installation of water supply and drainage systems within or under a building or structure located within the City of Jonesboro, Arkansas and that therefore an emergency is herby declared to exist and this Ordinance being necessary for the preservation of the public peace, health and safety, it shall take effect and be in full force from and after its passage and approval.
PASSED and ADOPTED this 4th day of August, 1980.