A Bill for an Act
Page 1, Line 101Concerning alphabetizing the plumbing profession
Page 1, Line 102definitions.
Bill Summary
(Note: This summary applies to this bill as introduced and does not reflect any amendments that may be subsequently adopted. If this bill passes third reading in the house of introduction, a bill summary that applies to the reengrossed version of this bill will be available at http://leg.colorado.gov/.)
Statutory Revision Committee.Section 1 of the bill reorganizes the plumbing profession definitions into alphabetical order.
Section 2 repeals certain relocated definition provisions.
Sections 3 through 5 make conforming amendments to provisions with internal references to the plumbing profession definitions.
Page 2, Line 1Be it enacted by the General Assembly of the State of Colorado:
Page 2, Line 2SECTION 1. In Colorado Revised Statutes, 12-155-103, add
Page 2, Line 3with relocated provisions (1.2) and (1.4); and add with amended and relocated provisions (1.6) as follows:
Page 2, Line 412-155-103. Definitions. As used in this article 155, unless the context otherwise requires:
Page 2, Line 5(1.2) [Formerly 12-155-103 (6)] "Colorado fuel gas code" means
Page 2, Line 6a code adopted by rule of the board for the inspection of plumbing fuel gas pipe installations.
Page 2, Line 7(1.4) [Formerly 12-155-103 (5)] "Colorado plumbing code" or
Page 2, Line 8"the code" means a code established by the board that consists of
Page 2, Line 9standards for plumbing installation, plumbing materials, conservation,
Page 2, Line 10medical gas, sanitary drainage systems, and solar plumbing that could directly affect the potable water supply.
Page 2, Line 11(1.6) [Formerly 12-155-103 (7)] (a) "Conservation" means
Page 2, Line 12efficiency measures that meet national guidelines and standards and are
Page 2, Line 13tested and approved by a nationally recognized testing laboratory, including:
Page 2, Line 14(I) Water-efficient devices and fixtures; and
Page 2, Line 15(II) The use of locally produced materials, when practicable, to reduce transportation impacts.
Page 2, Line 16(b) When conservation conflicts with safety, the board shall give primary consideration to safety.
Page 2, Line 17(c) Nothing in this
subsection (7)Page 2, Line 18board's authority to establish the Colorado plumbing code as specified in
Page 2, Line 19section 12-155-106.
Page 3, Line 1SECTION 2. Repeal of relocated provisions in this act. In Colorado Revised Statutes, repeal 12-155-103 (5), (6), and (7).
Page 3, Line 2SECTION 3. In Colorado Revised Statutes, 12-155-106, amend (1) as follows:
Page 3, Line 312-155-106. Colorado plumbing code - amendments -
Page 3, Line 4variances - Colorado fuel gas code. (1) In accordance with article 4 of
Page 3, Line 5title 24, the board shall establish a Colorado plumbing code, as defined
Page 3, Line 6in section 12-155-103
(5)shallPage 3, Line 7minimum standards for installation, alteration, and repair of plumbing equipment and systems throughout the state.
Page 3, Line 8SECTION 4. In Colorado Revised Statutes, 30-28-211, amend (2)(a.5) as follows:
Page 3, Line 930-28-211. Energy efficient building codes - legislative
Page 3, Line 10declaration - definitions. (2) As used in this section, unless the context otherwise requires:
Page 3, Line 11(a.5) "Colorado plumbing code" has the meaning set forth in section 12-155-103
(5)Page 3, Line 12SECTION 5. In Colorado Revised Statutes, 31-15-602, amend (2)(a.5) as follows:
Page 3, Line 1331-15-602. Energy efficient building codes - legislative
Page 3, Line 14declaration - definitions - repeal. (2) As used in this section, unless the context otherwise requires:
Page 3, Line 15(a.5) "Colorado plumbing code" has the meaning set forth in section 12-155-103
(5)Page 3, Line 16SECTION 6. Act subject to petition - effective date. This act
Page 3, Line 17takes effect at 12:01 a.m. on the day following the expiration of the
Page 3, Line 18ninety-day period after final adjournment of the general assembly; except
Page 4, Line 1that, if a referendum petition is filed pursuant to section 1 (3) of article V
Page 4, Line 2of the state constitution against this act or an item, section, or part of this
Page 4, Line 3act within such period, then the act, item, section, or part will not take
Page 4, Line 4effect unless approved by the people at the general election to be held in
Page 4, Line 5November 2026 and, in such case, will take effect on the date of the official declaration of the vote thereon by the governor.