38B-006 248 CMR HazardsPlumbing and Gas Code existing hazards
248 CMR 3.05 (3) (g):
(g) Defective Materials and Poor Workmanship. If, at the time of Inspection, any leaks, defective
or patched materials, or evidence of unskilled or inferior workmanship are found with a plumbing
or gas installation, regardless of who installed the work or whether it was within the scope of the
permit, the following procedures shall be followed:
1. The Inspector shall condemn the same affected part(s) or entire system.
2. The Inspector shall order the Licensee to remove or correct the defective parts, or
unskilled or inferior workmanship.
3. No further progress shall be allowed on the work until the defective parts or the
unskilled or inferior workmanship is made to be compliant with 248 CMR
248 CMR 10.0
Principle No. 14 -- Prevent Contamination by Installing Indirect Waste. Indirect drainage piping
installations shall be provided to prevent contamination of food, water, ice, sterile goods, and
other similar products. When the potential of a backflow of sewage event is possible the fixture,
device, or appliance shall be connected indirectly with the building sanitary or storm drainage
system.
Principle No. 18 -- Proper Maintenance. Plumbing systems shall be maintained in a safe and
serviceable condition from the standpoint of both mechanics and health.
248 CMR 10.04 (7)
Defective Plumbing.
a) Whenever there is reason to believe that the plumbing system of any building has
become defective, it shall be subjected to test and/or inspection, and any defects found
shall be corrected as required in writing by the Inspector.
b) Whenever the work subject to a permit complies with the provisions of 248 CMR 3.00
through 10.00, but the Inspector notes other existing plumbing or gas fitting that may
cause a health or safety hazard, the Inspector shall notify the owner of the hazard in
writing.