(a) (1) In this section, "sewer cleaning" means the cleaning or clearing
of and the removal of stoppages or obstructions in sanitary sewer
lines, pipes, and fixtures.
(2) "Sewer cleaning" does not include any installation, maintenance,
extension, removal, or alteration of any pipe, sanitary fixture, or
other sewer apparatus.
(b) This section does not:
(1) Require a person to have a sewer cleaner's license to clean a sewer on
the person's own property;
(2) Prevent a person from cleaning a sewer on the person's own property;
or
(3) Apply to or prohibit the cleaning by any person of a sewer or sanitary
fixture of any dwelling, commercial or industrial establishment, or
premises owned or operated by the person.
(c) (1) The WSSC shall adopt and enforce rules and regulations governing sewer
cleaning in sanitary sewer lines, pipes, and fixtures connected to the
WSSC's sanitary sewerage system.
(2) To qualify for a sewer cleaner's license, a person need not be a
master plumber, but the license for sewer cleaning does not authorize
the licensee to engage in the plumbing business unless the licensee is
otherwise qualified and has the license required of plumbers.
(3) The WSSC:
(i) Shall require that persons other than a licensed master plumber engaged
in or representing themselves out to the public as engaged in sewer
cleaning in sanitary sewer lines, pipes, and fixtures be licensed by
the WSSC;
(ii) May require a bond of the licensee to insure compliance with and
adherence to the rules and regulations adopted by the WSSC;
(iii) May prescribe qualifications and examine applicants concerning their
competency and qualifications for a license under this section; and
(iv) May require a reasonable fee for the issuance and renewals of licenses
in an amount not more than one-half of the fee charged for a master
plumber's license.
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