Department: The Department of Licenses and Inspections.

Minor repairs: The repairing of existing plumbing fixture, including the replacement of faucets or valves or parts thereof, with like materials serving the same purpose; the clearance of stoppages; the stopping of leaks, without replacement of water, drainage or vent piping; the relieving of frozen pipes; and other minor replacements or repairs, not including changes in the piping to the fixture or in drainage, vent or water supply piping, other than the aforementioned items, and not including the replacement of any plumbing fixture. Replacement or repairs of hot water heaters and hydronic boilers are not considered minor repairs under this section.