2008 Minnesota Statutes

326B.42 DEFINITIONS.

Subdivision 1.Words, terms, and phrases.

For purposes of sections 326B.41 to 326B.49, the terms defined in this section have the meanings given to them.

Subd. 2.Direct supervision.

The term "direct supervision," with respect to direct supervision of a plumber's apprentice by a master, restricted master, journeyman, or restricted journeyman plumber, means that:

(1) at all times while the plumber's apprentice is performing plumbing work, the supervising plumber is present at the location where the plumber's apprentice is working;

(2) the supervising plumber is physically present and immediately available to the plumber's apprentice at all times for assistance and direction;

(3) any form of electronic supervision does not meet the requirement of physically present;

(4) the supervising plumber actually reviews the plumbing work performed by the plumber's apprentice before the plumbing is operated; and

(5) the supervising plumber is able to and does determine that all plumbing work performed by the plumber's apprentice is performed in compliance with the plumbing code.

Subd. 3.

MS 2007 Supp [Renumbered subd 5]

Subd. 3.Journeyman plumber.

A "journeyman plumber" is an individual, other than a master plumber, who, as a principal occupation, is engaged as an employee of, or is otherwise working under the direction of, a master plumber in the practical installation of plumbing.

Subd. 4.

MS 2007 Supp [Renumbered subd 7]

Subd. 4.Master plumber.

A "master plumber" is an individual who is skilled in the planning, superintending, and the practical installation of plumbing, who is otherwise lawfully qualified to contract for plumbing and installations and to conduct the business of plumbing and who is familiar with the laws and rules governing the same.

Subd. 5.Municipality.

The term "municipality" shall have the meaning given to it in section 326B.103, subdivision 9.

Subd. 6. Plumber's apprentice.

A "plumber's apprentice" is any individual, other than a master, restricted master, journeyman, or restricted journeyman plumber who, as a principal occupation, is engaged in working as an employee of a plumbing contractor under the direct supervision of a master, restricted master, journeyman, or restricted journeyman plumber and is learning and assisting in the installation of plumbing.

Subd. 7.Plumbing code.

"Plumbing code" means Minnesota Rules, chapter 4715.

History:

(5872, 5887, 5887-23, 5887-30, 5887-30e) 1907 c 457 s 8; 1913 c 554 s 1; 1933 c 349 s 5; 1937 c 367 s 1,6; 1937 c 370 s 4; 1941 c 460 s 1; 1943 c 474 s 1; 1947 c 253 s 1; 1957 c 907 s 1-3; 1967 c 602 s 10-16; 1979 c 121 s 1; 1985 c 73 s 1-4; 1985 c 248 s 70; 1Sp1985 c 6 s 2; 1986 c 373 s 1,2; 1986 c 402 s 1; 1986 c 444; 1991 c 289 s 1-9; 2002 c 328 s 1-7; 2003 c 58 s 1; 2007 c 135 art 6 s 1; 2007 c 140 art 4 s 61; art 5 s 1-18; art 6 s 2,3,14,15; art 13 s 4; 2008 c 337 s 5,6,48,64