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Article 409 - JOURNEYMAN PLUMBER REGISTRATION¶

Section 28-409.1¶

Section 28-409.1

  §28-409.1  Journeyman plumber registration; additional qualifications.
Upon satisfactory completion of a  New  York  State-recognized  training
program  or  affirmation of an applicant's qualifications by an employer
licensed master plumber or, in the case of a city agency, a  supervising
licensed  master  plumber  and  upon  written stipulation of same by the
applicant, the commissioner shall register an  applicant  as  journeyman
plumber.  Such qualifications shall reflect a progressive understanding,
proficiency and competence in the plumbing trade, including:
  1.  A  working  familiarity  with  the  plumbing  code  and  technical
standards and the ability to apply the code requirements correctly;
  2.  The  application  of  basic plumbing theory and the utilization of
trade skills on the job site;
  3. A working knowledge of the tools of the trade and  the  ability  to
utilize them properly; and
  4. An ability to draft simple diagrams and interpret from drawings for
the purpose of the plumbing work in which the applicant is engaged.

Section 28-409.2¶

Section 28-409.2

  §28-409.2   Experience.   The   applicant   for   journeyman   plumber
registration shall have a minimum of five years of full-time  experience
in  the  performance  of  plumbing  work under the direct and continuing
supervision of a licensed master plumber or equivalent, where  at  least
one year of such experience shall have been in New York city.

Section 28-409.3¶

Section 28-409.3

  §28-409.3  Registration  need  not  be  renewed.  The registration for
journeyman plumber shall  have  no  expiration  and  shall  not  require
renewal or re-issuance.

Section 28-409.4¶

Section 28-409.4

  §28-409.4  Registration  card.  The  registration  card  shall clearly
state:   "This registration is NOT A LICENSE,  and  the  holder  is  NOT
AUTHORIZED  TO  PERFORM  PLUMBING WORK in New York city except under the
direct and continuing supervision of a licensed master plumber."