Examining Board of Plumbers

About the board

The Examining Board of Plumbers’ duties are conferred by Article 4 of the General City Law of New York State. These duties include:

Examining and having jurisdiction over all persons desiring or intending to engage in the plumbing trade. The Board determines the fitness and qualifications for conducting the business of a master plumber or to act as inspector of plumbing and to issue Certificates of Competency.
Formulating, in conjunction with the local Board of Health, a code of rules regulating the work of plumbing and drainage in the City.
Preparation and issuance of metal plates or signs for employed or master plumbers.
Registering employing or master plumbers.
Canceling a plumber’s registration in the event of violations of the Plumbing Code or laws or regulations relating to plumbing.
Clarifying and interpreting the meaning and intent of the code of rules regulating the work of plumbing and drainage, including the materials, workmanship, and manner of executing such work.
Administering and enforcing the testing, licensing, and registration of qualified master plumbers.
Granting waivers for any provisions of this code which may result from disputes between an applicant for a permit and the Commissioner of Neighborhood and Business Development.
Reviewing, on a specific case basis, applicant appeals resulting from permits denied by the Commissioner.

Members are appointed by the Mayor and subject to confirmation by City Council.

This Board consists of 5 members with the following experience/credentials:

2 employing or master plumbers with no less than 10 years experience
1 journeyman plumber with no less than 10 years experience
2 Ex officio members: Director of the Water Bureau, and Chief Water Engineer for the City

Terms are for 3 years beginning January 1^st.

If you are interested in applying for a position on the board, please contact the Mayor’s Office at (585) 428-6140.