The following definitions shall apply in the interpretation of this article:

(a)   Prefabricated Assembly is a structural unit, the integral parts of which have been built up or assembled prior to incorporation in the building unit.

(b)   Approved Agency is an established and recognized agency regularly engaged in conducting tests or furnishing inspection services, when such agency has been approved by the building official (superintendent of central inspection)

(Ord. 2843, Sec. 1)

A certificate of approval by an approved agency shall be furnished with every prefabricated assembly, except where the assembly is readily accessible to inspection at the site. The certificate of approval shall certify that the assembly in question has been inspected and meets all the requirements of the City of Newton, Kansas.

(Ord. 2843, Sec. 2)

Placement of prefabricated assemblies at the building site shall be inspected by the building, plumbing and electrical inspector to determine compliance herewith.

(Ord. 2843, Sec. 3)

Certificates shall be required for the installation of the following:

(a)   Master Plumbers and Gas Fitters. The installation of plumbing, house drainage, gas piping, fixtures and appliances within or on any prefabricated assembly that is to be erected within the city shall be performed under the supervision of a person who has secured a master plumbers and/or gas fitters certificate as set forth in the Code of the City of Newton, Kansas, and the certificate of approval shall so certify.

(b)   Master Electricians. The installation of electrical wiring for equipment, apparatus or devices for light, heat or power purposes within or on any prefabricated assembly to be erected within the city shall be performed under the supervision of a person who has secured a master electrician’s certificate as set forth in the Code of the City of Newton, Kansas, and the certificate of approval shall so certify.

(c)   Master Plumbers. The installation of air conditioning and warm air heating equipment within or on any prefabricated assembly that is to be erected within the city shall be performed under the supervision of a person who has secured a master plumber’s certificate as set forth in the Code of the City of Newton, Kansas, and the certificate of approval shall so certify.

(Ord. 2843, Sec. 4)